On this day July 3, 1985, Patti LaBelle released her seventh studio album titled Patti. Coming off the momentum of her career resurgence with the success of New Attitude and her iconic performance on the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack, this album continued to showcase her powerhouse voice and emotional delivery. The album reached number 72 on the US Billboard charts.
Patti featured a blend of soul, pop, and contemporary R&B that aligned with the sound of the mid 80s. Highlights included Look to the Rainbow and If You Don’t Know Me by Now, both of which demonstrated LaBelle’s vocal range and commanding presence. While it didn’t produce major charting singles, the album was praised for its sincerity and production quality.
As the 80s progressed, Patti LaBelle would continue to rise in popularity, building on the foundation albums like this one laid down.
80s insight: Patti was a reminder that soul music still had a strong voice in the 1980s. Patti LaBelle’s ability to evolve with the times while staying true to her roots helped her connect with both longtime fans and a new generation.
Patti featured a blend of soul, pop, and contemporary R&B that aligned with the sound of the mid 80s. Highlights included Look to the Rainbow and If You Don’t Know Me by Now, both of which demonstrated LaBelle’s vocal range and commanding presence. While it didn’t produce major charting singles, the album was praised for its sincerity and production quality.
As the 80s progressed, Patti LaBelle would continue to rise in popularity, building on the foundation albums like this one laid down.
80s insight: Patti was a reminder that soul music still had a strong voice in the 1980s. Patti LaBelle’s ability to evolve with the times while staying true to her roots helped her connect with both longtime fans and a new generation.
