Seeing Patti, Sarah and Nona together again is a thrill. Not once did Patti walk further away from the other two during the reunion. Patti was always the star but treated her group with respect, courtesy and love. She never disrespected them unlike Diana (and Gordy) who treated Flo and Mary (and later Cindy) cruelly as if they were nothing but flotsam and jetsam. The Motown reunion of the Supremes was a disaster because of Ross's insatiable need for grandstanding. Patti is a star but never forgot where she came from. Bless them all.
hey, when I saw Sarah and Nona stroll out there, I thought I saw the face of GOD...because it was unexpected. The show was a Patti tribute. But we didnt see the reunion coming. RIP, Mrs Sarah Dash....your passing is a BIG one. And I think I speak for all of us LaBelle fans, when I say you are irreplaceable. And Im so glad I lived in the era that saw the first day of LaBelle's existence to the last in 1976. Rest in power, Queen..
Beautifully stated Laurence , so absolutely true,, I was and still am a hard core LaBelle fan along with everyone else in my hometown of Kansas City Missouri! These goddesses elicited such excitement with their live performances their Superb vocals and their ability to just set the stage on fire and bring us right along with them. What a gift they were to us their adoring audiences! I like you, I am so grateful that I was there When they burst into our lives and when they decided to leave us in 1976! Sarah Dash’s passing was a huge blow for me.I doubt that I will ever get over it, but I pray that I may get used to it. Anyway just wanted you to know that your comment really hit home for me. Labelle Forever!!!
@martyn lewis , I Live In The Greater Kansas City, Missouri Are. When Were They In KC? I Am SOOOOO Sorry. I Missed Them!💔 I Moved Here From New Jersey In 1986. Thank You For Your Enlightened Comment. You And Your Family Be Abundantly Blessed.🌹🙏🌹
Played hookey in the 1960s, several times, with my friends to see them at the”Harlem’s” Apollo! Two years ago, my husband and I saw Nona at the Beacon Theater, she looks the same, sounds the same! When I was in my twenties in the 1970s, I saw here at Bloomingdale’s in Manhattan. I started hyperventilating I was so floored by her impeccable style and beauty.
Ohh No... I did Not know that Sarah Dash Transitioned. 😮😢. Back in 1975, All the Ladies appeared to be on the Same Level: Sarah, Nona, and Patti. . . Lady Marmalade was #1 in our Neighborhood. Sarah could Always Sing and was a Powerhouse, even in this Reunion ❤❤❤. ALL Sisters, ALL Equal, ALL Respected! None Above the Other... Equal in the Sight of the Lord and Equal in my Sight, as well. When you Start as a Group - you End as a Group! That was an Excellent Acknowledgement you Gave to "LaBelle," and Dedication... One can tell you are a "TRUE Fan!❤❤
@@COMPACTTVHD They probably do now. But back in the day, the "average" Black/Latino person (generally speaking) were not attending those after-hours underground clubs like the Catacombs in Philly, O'Dells in B-More, Paradise Garage, or the Loft, Buttermilk Bottom or Better Days in NYC or Docks in Newark or even Club Zanzibar to some extent. Remember there was no cellphone, no internet, they didn't advertise on TV, it was really word-of-mouth or you had to know someone who was connected to that scene. The reaction to music and the dance in those clubs to these "types" of classic R&B songs is very, very different. more uninhibited, free...almost like a black Pentecostal Holiness expression. btw, I started the thread. CF.
This was a great album from these ladies. Their last one together. Nona is still sassy, sexy, sleek, love her. Ms Dash (R.I.P), vocal dyamic. Ms. Labelle God Sister of Soul. Three ladies of Funky and R&B.
Patti described them as a group of 3 lead songers who all sang out as leads at the same time, even as they harmonized or sang in unison...it was the secret to their excellence.
It had to be some one from out of space. The Women were ahead of what's happening 2 day! I can still hear the words "What can I do for you what can you do for me?" I can hear it in my head without the music! Oh what a Powerful sung that was & still is everytime
We should lobby TV-1 and ask that they profile Labelle on an Unsubg episode. Sarah is gone and Cindy too ill to be interviewed, but collectively Patti and Nona can tell their story. . .
This is one of the most powerful trios of women vocalists on the planet and Ms Sarah Dash, rest in power in the Lord's arms the choir of angels has a dynamic addition to the praises of God ❤️🙏🏽
You know that's a really a good question.? God know they do deserve it they were among some of the best girl groups of all times they pave the way for the En Vogue,.SWV,.TLC ,.Brownstone,.Salt and Pepper and just so many many more young ladies to become great at what they do. I guess one day someone will give them this Honor that they so deserve but l just hope it's before it is too late.! Thanks P.S.Ms. Sarah Dash of Patti La Bell and the Blue Bells,..she has passed Away it’s such a shame the a lot of the Great Performers be honored when they pass away and the once that were Lucky Enough To Be Presents and Alive there to receive the Award or Honor Themselves. May she Rest In Peace and my condolences 💐 to her Family and close Friends my Prayers go out Amen 🙏🏽
Babeeeeeee from when they hit the scene in the late 50s, evolved in the 60s and went higher in the 70s, Babeeeeeee they put all other female groups to shame when it came to presence, stage presence, vocals, records and audience satisfaction. All members lead singers in their right. They truly set the bar when it came to female groups.
Too bad Cindy Birdsong could not have been apart of this reunion even though she left the group to join the Supremes. I recall the song they all sang entitled "I'm Still Waiting". I still have the memories of that song from the late 60' s. A beautiful Ballard of the 4 voices.😀
You see the NewJack singers Mariah Carey, Brian McKnight, Musiq can't get with that FUNK! Its always that way on BET award shows. EW&F, Labelle, PFUNK etc gotta turn it out
I don't know if anyone cares...but at 2:00..that's former Light Heavyweight champion and former heavyweight champion Michael Spinks behind Robert Johnson. Much respect to Spinks.
I have no idea who or why the other no names came up there but the labells brought me back to great days in the disco. Patti Labelle, Thelma Houston , it goes on in 70s .
She left the group in 1967 to replace Florence Ballard in The Supremes. Cindy left The Supremes in 1972 when she was pregnant,returned in 1973,retired in February 1976 and went solo.
@@k.n.carter8089 Technically Cindy didn't have any career with LaBelle. She abandoned the group before LaBelle was formed. Cindy was a Bluebell. After she left they revamped the group into LaBelle. Frankly I don't think she would have fit in LaBelle as their look and sound was completely different from the Bluebells.
Y’all have more compassion on animals than African Americans…Nona you’re absolutely beautiful Love! Go hate off the others supporting “animal cruelty”…..
I'M SO GLAD THEY DID THIS BEFORE SARAH PASSED
Rest in Paradise Ms Sarah Dash 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Sarah handles the high harmony and
Nona the low. Awesome!
I believe the best word to describe these ladies is EXCEPTIONAL!
Seeing Patti, Sarah and Nona together again is a thrill. Not once did Patti walk further away from the other two during the reunion. Patti was always the star but treated her group with respect, courtesy and love. She never disrespected them unlike Diana (and Gordy) who treated Flo and Mary (and later Cindy) cruelly as if they were nothing but flotsam and jetsam. The Motown reunion of the Supremes was a disaster because of Ross's insatiable need for grandstanding. Patti is a star but never forgot where she came from. Bless them all.
hey, when I saw Sarah and Nona stroll out there, I thought I saw the face of GOD...because it was unexpected. The show was a Patti tribute. But we didnt see the reunion coming. RIP, Mrs Sarah Dash....your passing is a BIG one. And I think I speak for all of us LaBelle fans, when I say you are irreplaceable. And Im so glad I lived in the era that saw the first day of LaBelle's existence to the last in 1976. Rest in power, Queen..
Beautifully stated Laurence , so absolutely true,, I was and still am a hard core LaBelle fan along with everyone else in my hometown of Kansas City Missouri! These goddesses elicited such excitement with their live performances their Superb vocals and their ability to just set the stage on fire and bring us right along with them. What a gift they were to us their adoring audiences! I like you, I am so grateful that I was there When they burst into our lives and when they decided to leave us in 1976! Sarah Dash’s passing was a huge blow for me.I doubt that I will ever get over it, but I pray that I may get used to it. Anyway just wanted you to know that your comment really hit home for me. Labelle Forever!!!
@martyn lewis , I Live In The Greater Kansas City, Missouri Are. When Were They In KC? I Am SOOOOO Sorry. I Missed Them!💔 I Moved Here From New Jersey In 1986. Thank You For Your Enlightened Comment. You And Your Family Be Abundantly Blessed.🌹🙏🌹
Rip❤❤❤
Played hookey in the 1960s, several times, with my friends to see them at the”Harlem’s” Apollo! Two years ago, my husband and I saw Nona at the Beacon Theater, she looks the same, sounds the same! When I was in my twenties in the 1970s, I saw here at Bloomingdale’s in Manhattan. I started hyperventilating I was so floored by her impeccable style and beauty.
Ohh No... I did Not know that Sarah Dash Transitioned. 😮😢. Back in 1975, All the Ladies appeared to be on the Same Level: Sarah, Nona, and Patti. . . Lady Marmalade was #1 in our Neighborhood. Sarah could Always Sing and was a Powerhouse, even in this Reunion
❤❤❤. ALL Sisters, ALL Equal, ALL Respected! None Above the Other... Equal in the Sight of the Lord and Equal in my Sight, as well. When you Start as a Group - you End as a Group! That was an Excellent Acknowledgement you Gave to "LaBelle," and Dedication... One can tell you are a "TRUE Fan!❤❤
Nona's outfit is always on another level. Love her style
These three just cannot be in their 70's. Nona Hendryx is still a goddess.
This was around 2001. So they were maybe in their late 50s
My DIVAS still got the power
Labelle is special. All of their albums are top tier.
Legendary Great Queens Of LaBelle. RIH RIP Queen Sarah Dash. The baddest female group to ever do it.
Love how they have Sara in the middle where she just shines when she hits that note
Those in the audience have no idea how big “What Can I Do For You” was in the underground clubs in NY/NJ/Chicago/BMore etc.
This generation has no clue
Lost generation
I wasn’t born yet then but I just played this the other day. I love this song! I’m not lost. 😂
@@COMPACTTVHD They probably do now. But back in the day, the "average" Black/Latino person (generally speaking) were not attending those after-hours underground clubs like the Catacombs in Philly, O'Dells in B-More, Paradise Garage, or the Loft, Buttermilk Bottom or Better Days in NYC or Docks in Newark or even Club Zanzibar to some extent. Remember there was no cellphone, no internet, they didn't advertise on TV, it was really word-of-mouth or you had to know someone who was connected to that scene. The reaction to music and the dance in those clubs to these "types" of classic R&B songs is very, very different. more uninhibited, free...almost like a black Pentecostal Holiness expression. btw, I started the thread. CF.
They are still playing What Can I Do For You. I have been hearing a new remix the past couple years. And it's hot!
Watching this in 2023
This was a great album from these ladies. Their last one together. Nona is still sassy, sexy, sleek, love her. Ms Dash (R.I.P), vocal dyamic. Ms. Labelle God Sister of Soul. Three ladies of Funky and R&B.
I'm here again 7 months later getting chills. You can see the respect Patti has for Nona and Sarah.
Go ahead Ms Nona Hendrix!!! You are a goddess!!
This is a great song. Nona wrote most of their songs.
They did this song with CHER, they took her church, she didn't miss beat, praise dance at it best.
Nona didn’t write this one, though. This was written by James Ellison and Edward Batts
Yes!!!
God their harmonies...so powerful.
Patti described them as a group of 3 lead songers who all sang out as leads at the same time, even as they harmonized or sang in unison...it was the secret to their excellence.
Sarah got some pipes
Who in the world gave this a thumbs down?
Exactly must be one of them 00's babies 😂
It had to be some one from out of space. The Women were ahead of what's happening 2 day! I can still hear the words "What can I do for you what can you do for me?" I can hear it in my head without the music! Oh what a Powerful sung that was & still is everytime
Maybe not Patti, but LaBelle is Unsung.
twookiebell now you preaching the gospel.
We should lobby TV-1 and ask that they profile Labelle on an Unsubg episode. Sarah is gone and Cindy too ill to be interviewed, but collectively Patti and Nona can tell their story. . .
RIH Sarah Dash❤
Nona my god!
This is one of the most powerful trios of women vocalists on the planet and Ms Sarah Dash, rest in power in the Lord's arms the choir of angels has a dynamic addition to the praises of God ❤️🙏🏽
I heard she passed. My condolences to her family and friends.
Why doesn't labelle and Patti have a kennedy center honor?!!!
Yessss , i just waiting that moment ……
You know that's a really a good question.? God know they do deserve it they were among some of the best girl groups of all times they pave the way for the En Vogue,.SWV,.TLC ,.Brownstone,.Salt and Pepper and just so many many more young ladies to become great at what they do.
I guess one day someone will give them this Honor that they so deserve but l just hope it's before it is too late.!
Thanks
P.S.Ms. Sarah Dash of Patti La Bell and the Blue Bells,..she has passed Away it’s such a shame the a lot of the Great Performers be honored when they pass away and the once that were Lucky Enough To Be Presents and Alive there to receive the Award or Honor Themselves.
May she Rest In Peace and my condolences 💐 to her Family and close Friends my Prayers go out Amen 🙏🏽
@@lisaayars7263 Thanks, Lisa. Was going to add that no chance for that, at least not with all present until I saw your PS
RIP Sarah Dash
RIP SARA. XOOXOXX
To be there and witness them SANGING years later would’ve made me faint!
We just did in those days
Some people just naturally got it an they got it
In all aspects!
I love me some LABELLE! Nona looks and sounds phenomenal.
I say a residency in Vegas. id go see this show for sure!!
LABELLE REALLY BECAME SENSATIONAL WITH THEIR EPIC RECORDINGS.......AND MUST RANK AS THE GREATEST 70s GIRL GROUP
Chis Chisholm and the 60's
Not just the 70s one of the greatest duo's of all time!!!!
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@@nutinman4u in 60s .,they were PATTI LABELLE and THE BLUBELLES.With Cindy Birdsong who left to become a SUPREME
Patti with them go go's at the end
Omg they are 🔥 they looked so gorgeous too. I'ma be jazzy like that when I get their age 2😍🤩🤑
jammin. they look like they had more fun right then in the last 40 years. sometimes fame gets in the way and kills true intention . this song was lit.
Way ahead of their time!
Nona's back arch at 2:59 - LORD HAVE MERCY!!!
Word!!! Word!!!!
@@rodhubbard6320 at 60 years old!!!!!!!!
@@passion4posh Are you on Facebook?
Nona good writer
I would take her an I'm a woman😍
@@theettabell153 LOL!!! I hear you!!
Big Nona fan
MY FAV uptempo tune by them will always be "What Can I Do For You"!
Mine too!!
You’re not by yourself sir
Appropriate Theme for Today's CLIMATE..FOR THE CAUSE!!!
These women are amazing 👍🏼❤️😄
Wow, the girls look GOOOOOOD!!!! And sound AWESOME!! Sarah Dash just flies!
Boy did that take me back to a happy place♥️
Like no other.
It's time for them to be voted into the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame & their star 🌟 on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Now is the time ⏲️
Bad, Bad, Bad. The Best... We be Love ❤️ Ya'll
Those voices............
Babeeeeeee from when they hit the scene in the late 50s, evolved in the 60s and went higher in the 70s, Babeeeeeee they put all other female groups to shame when it came to presence, stage presence, vocals, records and audience satisfaction. All members lead singers in their right. They truly set the bar when it came to female groups.
These strong women, exemplary women are there forever for us all. Avail thyself
Patti footwork 3:07
Rest in Paradise Ms Sarah Dash...❤🎶
This always gives me chills
We need it now
Nona can get it!!!
Three voices like no others.Rest in peace dear Sarah
Thank God i got to see them live on their 2008 Back To Now tour in DC!!
Seeing those 3 Queens singing the underground anthem, What can I do 4U is just chilling! Note for note perfection.💯..left begging for more!🎵🔥🎶
Outstanding!
Too bad Cindy Birdsong could not have been apart of this reunion even though she left the group to join the Supremes. I recall the song they all sang entitled "I'm Still Waiting". I still have the memories of that song from
the late 60' s. A beautiful Ballard of the 4 voices.😀
She was never part of "LaBelle". It had been just Patti, Nona and Sarah for years before "LaBelle" was born. She left while still the Bluebells.
...and your promise I haven't forgot..whoo hood. Yes, yes. I'm gonna try n find that here on ourtube.
Classic & prophetic! So glad I saw this reunion concert at the Apollo❤
"Awesome!!!" "RIP "Sarah Dash"...
Tears in my eyes. It doesn't get any better than this!!!!
I didn’t realize how young they still were then. I was 24 then. Now I’m 43. I guess that’s the difference. Lol
Y'all rock
Man I just love Patti so much
Ageless beauty/wisdom
You see the NewJack singers Mariah Carey, Brian McKnight, Musiq can't get with that FUNK! Its always that way on BET award shows. EW&F, Labelle, PFUNK etc gotta turn it out
Vozes maravilhosas
❤❤❤❤❤All respect to these beautiful Queen Women and their contributions to the World. Peace.
What Can I Do For You was the jam back then.
I love this arrangement of this song, I love it😉👌🏿 #Labelle👠💋💃🏿
Yessssss
Class act!
Go girls, I have missed this!
Woooooo sounding FUNKYYYY!!!! 😀😀😀😀😀
3:45 when start talking bout go and the beat dropped
brings back the feel..
Love them who would thumbs down this smh
I don't know if anyone cares...but at 2:00..that's former Light Heavyweight champion and former heavyweight champion Michael Spinks behind Robert Johnson.
Much respect to Spinks.
She wasn't on this,it was these three
Hell I would take Nona and I am a woman😍
Good writer
when will BET do Patti LaBelle career Story?
00:27 ❤
This was awesome...thank you for uploading this!
Nona look good 👍
Mariah's one of the very few of today's singers who can hang with Pattie. Respect.
Did you see the one with Cher, Cher hands down
She was feeling it
Lies
@@theettabell153Cher was definitely feeling it: beautiful performance.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I have no idea who or why the other no names came up there but the labells brought me back to great days in the disco. Patti Labelle, Thelma Houston , it goes on in 70s .
Fire!
Patti did a lil James Brown move...lol
Ok Patti! She can't stand still
❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🎤🎤🎤🎤
Wondering why Mariah & Patii hasn't done a duet. 🤔
NONA!!!!
flamingo
It got awkward towards the end lol seemed like low key shade only they would understand
Mariah's lower register is loud wheeew
What year was that?
2001
Mariah should NOT have Participated in Lady Marmalade! She was Not apart of "LaBelle." Let Others SHINE!!!
Where is Cindy birdsong
She left the group in 1967 to replace Florence Ballard in The Supremes. Cindy left The Supremes in 1972 when she was pregnant,returned in 1973,retired in February 1976 and went solo.
@@Cmar102 Good summary of Cindy's career with Labelle and The Supremes.
@@k.n.carter8089 Technically Cindy didn't have any career with LaBelle. She abandoned the group before LaBelle was formed. Cindy was a Bluebell. After she left they revamped the group into LaBelle. Frankly I don't think she would have fit in LaBelle as their look and sound was completely different from the Bluebells.
Why couldn't they just have let , the originaters sing the song by them selves, really. 😤😐
Renee S um, this was their song?
Duh Nona wrote it,you late
Why extraneous commas?
@@theettabell153 Nona wrote most of their material but didn't write the two songs in this clip.
I thought the same thing 20 years ago when I first saw this.
NONA
Was she low-key calling Mariah a "Lady of the night" when she bought her on stage? Shadyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Well if shoe fits wear it
WHY IS THAT WOMAN WEARING ALL THOSE TAILS? TERRIBLE BAD TASTE NOT TO MENTION THE CRUELTY.
Girl…😒
She’s the sexiest one! It’s called being different!
@@erinallday6510 No it's called lacking compassion.
@@renewoods it’s called sexy baby! Sexy! Watch her moves! Bet you don’t have it ! #blackisbeautiful
Y’all have more compassion on animals than African Americans…Nona you’re absolutely beautiful Love! Go hate off the others supporting “animal cruelty”…..