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Patti LaBelle: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Set list
- Something Special (Is Gonna Happen Tonight)
- Love, Need and Want You
- If Only You Knew
- Lady Marmalade
About
Patti LaBelle recently delivered a captivating performance as part of NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concert series, celebrating Black History Month with legendary artists. Transforming a corner of a concert hall in Austin, Texas into her own world, LaBelle impressed with hits like "Something Special (Is Gonna Happen Tonight)" from her album "Winner In You." Known as the "Godmother of Soul," LaBelle began her career in the 1960s as the lead singer of Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, then found solo success with iconic songs like "On My Own" with Michael McDonald. Her illustrious career spans seven decades, with over 50 million records sold worldwide and accolades like Grammy wins and inductions into various music halls of fame. Not just a music icon, LaBelle has also found success in acting, hosting TV shows, and even in launching lifestyle products like her famous sweet potato pie. LaBelle's Tiny Desk concert showcased her vocal power, emotional delivery, and enduring influence on the world of R&B and soul music.