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* LetsDuet: "On My Own" with Michael McDonald.

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* LetsDuet: "On My Own" with Michael McDonald.[=McDonald=].

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* GenreShift: Was initially a Rock and Roll/Funk artist with Labelle, she transitioned to more of an R&B artist.

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* TheDiva: One of R&B/Soul's biggest divas.
* GenreShift: Was initially a Rock and Roll/Funk artist with Labelle, but she transitioned to more of an R&B artist.artist with her solo work.
* LetsDuet: "On My Own" with Michael McDonald.

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Patricia Louise Holte, professionally known as '''Patti [=LaBelle=]''' (born May 24, 1944) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. First starting out her career as front woman of the group Patti [=LaBelle=] and the Bluebelles (later just known as Music/{{Labelle}}), she embarked onto a successful solo career in 1976. She scored a string of hits throughout TheEighties. She is also an actress, first appearing in ''Film/ASoldiersStory'' and starring in her own sitcom ''Series/OutAllNight''.

She's also a businesswoman with a lifestyle brand in the vein of Martha Stewart, including a line of sweet potatoes pie that sold out in 2015 after a viral Website/YouTube video.

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Patricia Louise Holte, professionally known as '''Patti [=LaBelle=]''' (born May 24, 1944) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. First starting out her career as front woman of the group Patti [=LaBelle=] and the Bluebelles (later just known as Music/{{Labelle}}), she embarked onto a successful solo career in 1976. She scored a string of hits throughout TheEighties. She is also an actress and voice actress, first appearing in ''Film/ASoldiersStory'' and starring in her own sitcom ''Series/OutAllNight''.

She's also a businesswoman with a diabetic-friendly lifestyle brand in the vein of Martha Stewart, including a line of sweet potatoes pie that sold out in 2015 after a viral Website/YouTube video.



* ObliviousToLove: The subject of "If You Only Knew" doesn't know that Patti is in love with him.

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* NoIndoorVoice: Also like a true R&B diva.
* ObliviousToLove: The subject of "If You Only Knew" doesn't know that Patti is in love with him.him.
* ProtestSong: Her 1986 hit "Oh, People," is a plea for peace, brotherhood and equality.
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* ''Series/FraggleRockBackToTheRock'' - The Merggle Queen
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* ''Series/TheMaskedSinger'' (2019) - Herself/[[spoiler: Flower]], Contestant

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* ''Series/TheMaskedSinger'' (2019) - Herself/[[spoiler: Flower]], ContestantHerself
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* BreakUpSong: "On My Own", a duet with [[Music/TheDoobieBrothers Michael McDonald]], is about a relationship falling apart and picking up the pieces.
* GenreShift: Was initially a Rock and Roll/Funk artist with Labelle, she transitioned to more of an R&B artist.
* MelismaticVocals: Like a true R&B diva, her vocals can be this at times.
* ObliviousToLove: The subject of "If You Only Knew" doesn't know that Patti is in love with him.

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[[AC: With [=LaBelle=]]]
* Sleigh Bells, Jingle Bells, and Bluebelles (1963)
* Over the Rainbow (1966)
* Dreamer (1967)
* Music/{{Labelle}} (1971)
* Gonna Take a Miracle (with Laurie Nyro) (1971)
* Moon Shadow (1972)
* Pressure Cookin' (1973)
* Nightbirds (1974)
* Phoenix (1975)
* Chameleon (1976)
* Back to Now (2008)

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[[AC: With [=LaBelle=]]]
Music/{{Labelle}}]]
* Sleigh ''Sleigh Bells, Jingle Bells, and Bluebelles Bluebelles'' (1963)
* Over ''Over the Rainbow Rainbow'' (1966)
* Dreamer ''Dreamer'' (1967)
* Music/{{Labelle}} ''Labelle'' (1971)
* Gonna ''Gonna Take a Miracle Miracle'' (with Laurie Nyro) (1971)
* Moon Shadow ''Moon Shadow'' (1972)
* Pressure Cookin' ''Pressure Cookin''' (1973)
* Nightbirds ''Music/{{Nightbirds}}'' (1974)
* Phoenix ''Phoenix'' (1975)
* Chameleon ''Chameleon'' (1976)
* Back ''Back to Now Now'' (2008)



* Patti [=LaBelle=] (1977)
* Tasty (1978)
* It's Alright with Me (1979)
* Released (1980)
* The Spirit's in It (1981)
* I'm in Love Again (1983)
* Patti (1985)
* Winner in You (1986)
* Be Yourself (1989)
* This Christmas (1990)
* Burnin' (1991)
* Gems (1994)
* Flame (1997)
* When a Woman Loves (2000)
* Timeless Journey (2004)
* Classic Moments (2005)
* The Gospel According to Patti [=LaBelle=] (2006)
* Miss Patti's Christmas (2007)
* Bel Hommage (2017)

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* Patti [=LaBelle=] ''Patti [=LaBelle=]'' (1977)
* Tasty ''Tasty'' (1978)
* It's ''It's Alright with Me Me'' (1979)
* Released ''Released'' (1980)
* The ''The Spirit's in It It'' (1981)
* I'm ''I'm in Love Again Again'' (1983)
* Patti ''Patti'' (1985)
* Winner ''Winner in You You'' (1986)
* Be Yourself ''Be Yourself'' (1989)
* This Christmas ''This Christmas'' (1990)
* Burnin' ''Burnin''' (1991)
* Gems ''Gems'' (1994)
* Flame ''Flame'' (1997)
* When ''When a Woman Loves Loves'' (2000)
* Timeless Journey ''Timeless Journey'' (2004)
* Classic Moments ''Classic Moments'' (2005)
* The ''The Gospel According to Patti [=LaBelle=] [=LaBelle=]'' (2006)
* Miss ''Miss Patti's Christmas Christmas'' (2007)
* Bel Hommage ''Bel Hommage'' (2017)
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* Labelle (1971)

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* Labelle Music/{{Labelle}} (1971)
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!!Selected Filmograpgy
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* ''Film/LicenceToKill'' (1989) - "If You Asked Me To" is used in the end credits
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Patricia Louise Holte, professionally known as '''Patti [=LaBelle=]''' (May 24, 1944) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. First starting out her career as front woman of the group Patti [=LaBelle=] and the Bluebelles (later just known as Music/{{Labelle}}), she embarked onto a successful solo career in 1976. She scored a string of hits throughout TheEighties. She is also an actress, first appearing in ''Film/ASoldiersStory'' and starring in her own sitcom ''Series/OutAllNight''.

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Patricia Louise Holte, professionally known as '''Patti [=LaBelle=]''' (May (born May 24, 1944) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. First starting out her career as front woman of the group Patti [=LaBelle=] and the Bluebelles (later just known as Music/{{Labelle}}), she embarked onto a successful solo career in 1976. She scored a string of hits throughout TheEighties. She is also an actress, first appearing in ''Film/ASoldiersStory'' and starring in her own sitcom ''Series/OutAllNight''.
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!!Discography:

[[AC: With LaBelle]]

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!!Discography:

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* Patti LaBelle (1977)

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* Patti LaBelle [=LaBelle=] (1977)



* The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle (2006)

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* The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle [=LaBelle=] (2006)



* Bel Hommage (2017)

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* Bel Hommage (2017)(2017)

!!Selected Filmograpgy

[[AC: Film]]
* ''Film/ASoldiersStory'' (1984) - Big Mary
* ''Film/{{Idlewild}}'' (2006) - The Real Angel Davenport
* ''Film/SemiPro'' (2008) - Mrs. Moon

[[AC: Television]]
* ''Series/ADifferentWorld'' (1990–93) - Adele Wayne, 8 episodes
* ''Series/OutAllNight'' (1992) - Chelsea Paige, main role
* ''Living It Up With Patti [=LaBelle=]'' (2003) - Host, also executive producer
* ''Series/AmericanHorrorStoryFreakShow'' (2014) - Dora, 4 episodes
* ''Series/DancingWithTheStars'' (2015) - Herself/Contestant, Season 20
* ''Patti [=LaBelle=]'s Place'' (2015) - Herself/Host, Cooking Channel series
* ''Series/DaytimeDivas'' (2017) - Gloria Thomas 3 episodes
* ''Series/LeeDanielsStar'' (2018) - Christine Brown, recurring role
* ''Series/{{Greenleaf}}'' (2018) - Maxine Patterson, 5 episodes
* ''Series/TheMaskedSinger'' (2019) - Herself/[[spoiler: Flower]], Contestant
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Patricia Louise Holte, professionally known as '''Patti LaBelle''' (May 24, 1944) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. First starting out her career as front woman of the group Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles (later just known as Music/{{Labelle}}), she embarked onto a successful solo career in 1976. She scored a string of hits throughout TheEighties. She is also an actress, first appearing in ''Film/ASoldiersStory'' and starring in her own sitcom ''Series/OutAllNight''.

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Patricia Louise Holte, professionally known as '''Patti LaBelle''' [=LaBelle=]''' (May 24, 1944) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. First starting out her career as front woman of the group Patti LaBelle [=LaBelle=] and the Bluebelles (later just known as Music/{{Labelle}}), she embarked onto a successful solo career in 1976. She scored a string of hits throughout TheEighties. She is also an actress, first appearing in ''Film/ASoldiersStory'' and starring in her own sitcom ''Series/OutAllNight''.



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[[AC: With LaBelle]]
* Sleigh Bells, Jingle Bells, and Bluebelles (1963)
* Over the Rainbow (1966)
* Dreamer (1967)
* Labelle (1971)
* Gonna Take a Miracle (with Laurie Nyro) (1971)
* Moon Shadow (1972)
* Pressure Cookin' (1973)
* Nightbirds (1974)
* Phoenix (1975)
* Chameleon (1976)
* Back to Now (2008)

[[AC: Solo Albums]]
* Patti LaBelle (1977)
* Tasty (1978)
* It's Alright with Me (1979)
* Released (1980)
* The Spirit's in It (1981)
* I'm in Love Again (1983)
* Patti (1985)
* Winner in You (1986)
* Be Yourself (1989)
* This Christmas (1990)
* Burnin' (1991)
* Gems (1994)
* Flame (1997)
* When a Woman Loves (2000)
* Timeless Journey (2004)
* Classic Moments (2005)
* The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle (2006)
* Miss Patti's Christmas (2007)
* Bel Hommage (2017)
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Patricia Louise Holte, professionally known as '''Patti LaBelle''' (May 24, 1944) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. First starting out her career as front woman of the group Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles (later just known as Music/{{Labelle}}), she embarked onto a successful solo career in 1976. She scored a string of hits throughout TheEighties. She is also an actress, first appearing in ''Film/ASoldiersStory'' and starring in her own sitcom ''Series/OutAllNight''.

She's also a businesswoman with a lifestyle brand in the vein of Martha Stewart, including a line of sweet potatoes pie that sold out in 2015 after a viral Website/YouTube video.
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