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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2013 11:21:35 GMT -5
Despite going solo in 1977, Patti struggled to have a major solo hit until she released this single in 1983. Written and produced by Cynthia Biggs, Dexter Wansel, Kenneth Gamble, the song was the lead single from her album I'm In Love Again. It not only became her first Top 10 R&B hit as a solo artist but went on to spend 4 weeks at #1 on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart. Today, it's arguably her signature hit.
Love it. My favorite Patti song.
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Post by Luckie Starchild on Nov 9, 2013 12:07:15 GMT -5
Perfection!
BTW, at the time this was released, Patti had already left Philly International and was without a record label. :o
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Post by Agent Yoncé on Nov 9, 2013 13:18:56 GMT -5
Love this classic.
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Post by marcjm on Nov 10, 2013 0:31:09 GMT -5
It took a while for Patti to get attention on radio, but this is the song that ignited her career as a solo artist. It is a signature song for her, and a number of singers have attempted to cover the song; but they have not been able to match the softness and the power that Patti evinced in this song.
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Post by California Cheers on Nov 11, 2013 1:00:07 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Nov 13, 2013 16:57:37 GMT -5
Great song!
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Post by #LisaRinna on Nov 17, 2013 9:30:34 GMT -5
Classic. I'm mad this is her only #1 R&B hit.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2013 9:32:08 GMT -5
Classic. I'm mad this is her only #1 R&B hit. "On My Own" was her second #1. |
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Post by Luckie Starchild on Nov 17, 2013 9:46:41 GMT -5
"Lady Marmalade" by Labelle also hit #1 R&B.
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Post by #LisaRinna on Nov 17, 2013 10:02:59 GMT -5
Classic. I'm mad this is her only #1 R&B hit. "On My Own" was her second #1. #oop you clocked me! lol |
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Post by HolidayGuy on Nov 17, 2013 13:31:31 GMT -5
I like it.
Onm a side note, it's frustrating that her version of "If You Asked Me To" didn't fare nearly as well as Celine Dion's, when the latter was pretty much a straight cover of Patti's version.
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Post by Luckie Starchild on Jun 30, 2014 20:58:56 GMT -5
Classic. I'm mad this is her only #1 R&B hit. "On My Own" was her second #1. Patti and Michael McDonald will both be on CBS's 4th of July special... I hope they sing "On My Own." |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2014 21:48:52 GMT -5
Classic. There's something kind of dreamy about it. Never sleep on Miss Patti!
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Post by Dreams on Jul 2, 2014 9:18:04 GMT -5
Yah, this is a true classic. It's a great song and her vocal is so soulful... love its build-up. I much prefer this to "On My Own," since we're talking about her R&B #1's. I consider the latter utterly BORING and I'm surprised it's like her biggest hit overall.
I also like SWV's cover of "If Only You Knew," although it's got nothing on the original. (duh)
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Post by marcjm on Jul 3, 2014 18:04:50 GMT -5
Yah, this is a true classic. It's a great song and her vocal is so soulful... love its build-up. I much prefer this to "On My Own," since we're talking about her R&B #1's. I consider the latter utterly BORING and I'm surprised it's like her biggest hit overall. I also like SWV's cover of "If Only You Knew," although it's got nothing on the original. (duh) I totally agree with you about On My Own. I think Michael McDonald and Patti did really well on the song, but it is just flat-out boring to me. It is surprising that it is the biggest hit of her career; although it is one of the least memorable songs in her catalog. |
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Post by 🇯🇲 lucy88 🇯🇲 on Oct 9, 2019 20:30:24 GMT -5
Oh my god, love this! This is a childhood favorite of mine, along with "On My Own".
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