"On My Own" is a duet by American singers Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald. It was written and produced by Burt Bacharach and his then-wife Carole Bayer Sager and originally recorded by singer Dionne Warwick for inclusion on her album Friends (1985). The song was eventually recorded by LaBelle and McDonald for her eighth studio album, Winner in You (1986). It was released as the album's lead single on March 22, 1986, by MCA Records. Lyrically, "On My Own" was based on a relationship that had reached its end with both parties going their separate ways in a melancholy state with the occasional option of coming back together again one day.
Winner in You is the eighth studio album by American R&B singer Patti LaBelle. It was released by MCA Records on April 28, 1986, in the United States. Recording sessions took place during 1985–1986. Production was handled by several record producers, including Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, and Nickolas Ashford, among others.
"If You Asked Me To" is a song written by American songwriter Diane Warren and produced by Stewart Levine and Aaron Zigman. It was originally recorded by American singer Patti LaBelle for her ninth studio album, Be Yourself (1989), and also for the soundtrack to the James Bond film Licence to Kill. The song was released as the soundtrack's second single on June 12, 1989 by MCA Records. The lyrics are from the point of view of a woman who pleads to her significant other: "If you asked me to, I just might change my mind, and let you in my life forever". Three years later, Canadian singer Celine Dion covered the song for her 1992 self-titled second English-language studio album. Released as the album's second single, Dion's version topped the Canadian charts and peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100.
"Stir It Up" is a song by American singer Patti LaBelle. It was written by Dan Sembello and Allee Willis and recorded by LaBelle for the motion picture soundtrack album for the 1984 action comedy film Beverly Hills Cop; production was helmed by Harold Faltermeyer and Keith Forsey. "Stir It Up" was the second of two songs she recorded for MCA Records immediately after signing her new contract with them. Her first full-length album for MCA, Winner in You, would follow the next year.
"Killer" is a song by British DJ and record producer Adamski. It was written by Adamski and British singer-songwriter Seal, who also provided vocals, although the original release is credited solely to Adamski. It was released in March 1990 by MCA Records as the first single from Adamski's second album, Doctor Adamski's Musical Pharmacy (1990), and reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. The single spent four weeks at the top in May and June 1990 and sold over 400,000 copies in the UK, earning it gold certification. It also reached number one in Belgium and Zimbabwe and number two in the Netherlands and West Germany.
"New Attitude" is a song by American singer Patti LaBelle. It was written by Sharon Robinson, Jon Gilutin, and Bunny Hull and recorded by LaBelle for the motion picture soundtrack album to the 1984 action comedy film Beverly Hills Cop, while production was helmed by Rick Chudacoff, Howie Rice, and Peter Burnetta. Released as a single in December 1984, it helped launch LaBelle's solo career as a pop music singer after the singer had spent seven years without a crossover pop hit following the break-up of her band Labelle.
"Girlfriend" is a song by American singer Pebbles from her 1987 self-titled debut studio album. Written and produced by L.A. Reid and Babyface, "Girlfriend" was released as the album's lead single on October 26, 1987, by record label MCA. The song charted in several countries, peaking at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reaching the top 10 in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
"New Day" is a song recorded by America singer Patti LaBelle. It was written by LaBelle along with Pierre Medor, Dwayne Nesmith, Tiffany Palmer, Carlos Ricketts, and Jason Rome for her 2004 studio album Timeless Journey, while production was helmed by Rome along with The Corner Boys. Released as the first single from the album, it became a minor hit for the singer, reaching number 36 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number 93 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking LaBelle's first appearance on the Hot 100 since 1997. An EP of dance remixes titled New Day Club Mixes, was released to support the song in dance clubs, and was remixed by a variety of dance producers such as Louis Vega, Quentin Harris, Kryia & Velez, and Darryl James. It reached number eleven on the Hot Dance Club Songs.
"Crush" is a song by American singer Jennifer Paige. The teen pop song was written by Andy Goldmark, Mark Mueller, Berny Cosgrove and Kevin Clark. It was released as the first single from her debut album, Jennifer Paige (1998). The music video for "Crush" was produced by Kati Haberstok and directed by David Hogan. "Crush" topped the charts in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand while peaking at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for four consecutive weeks in September 1998. In the United Kingdom, "Crush" reached number four on the UK Singles Chart, and it also reached number four in France. It became a top-10 hit in at least 11 other countries, including Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, and Spain.
"Everything" is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige. It was written and produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis for Blige's third album, Share My World (1997). The song contains samples from "You Are Everything" (1971) by American soul group The Stylistics and "The Payback" (1973) by American singer James Brown, also incorporating elements from "Sukiyaki" (1961) by Japanese singer Kyu Sakamoto. Due to the inclusion of the samples, Brown, Hachidai Nakamura, Rokusuke Ei, Linda Creed, Thom Bell, John Starks, and Fred Wesley are also credited as songwriters.
"The Right Kinda Lover" is a song by American singer and actress Patti LaBelle. It was written by Ann Bennett-Nesby, James Harris III, Terry Lewis, and James "Big Jim" Wright, while production was helmed by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, with Wright as co-producing. The song was released as the first single from her LaBelle's 12th album, Gems (1994), and appeared on the soundtrack to the 1994 film Beverly Hills Cop III, starring Eddie Murphy.
American R&B singer Patti LaBelle has released eighteen studio albums, three live albums, fourteen compilation albums, and forty-seven singles. To date, LaBelle has sold 50 million records worldwide. According to RIAA, she has attained six gold and two platinum album in the United States. LaBelle has also charted forty-two hits on Billboard's Hot/R&B Hip-Hop Songs, 13 of which reached the Top 10.
"When You Talk About Love" is a song recorded by American singer and actress Patti LaBelle. It was written by Ann Nesby, James Harris III, Terry Lewis, and James "Big Jim" Wright for her thirteenth studio album, Flame (1997). Production was helmed by Harris and Lewis, with Wright credited as co-producer. Released as the album's lead single, it became one of the LaBelle's most popular hit singles in the 1990s, reaching number 56 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 12 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. A dance remix of the song helped to bring the song to number-one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart, making it the fourth number-one dance single in LaBelle's career. The accompanying music video featured LaBelle playing a teacher giving a "class" about love.
"Yo Mister" is a song by American singer Patti LaBelle. It was written and produced by Prince for her 1989 album, Be Yourself. Prince features on various instruments and background vocals on the song which was released as a single in July 1989. It became a top ten hit on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs when it peaked at number six, becoming one of LaBelle's biggest R&B hits. "Yo Mister"'s single mix and corresponding video version was mixed by Chris Lord-Alge.
"Feels Like Another One" is a song by American singer Patti LaBelle. It was written by LaBelle along with Sharon Barnes, James R. "Budd" Ellison, and Michael Stokes for her eleventh studio album Burnin (1991), while production was helmed by Stokes. The new jack swing-styled track served as the album's leading single and featured a rap from rapper Big Daddy Kane. The song became successful on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs as it ended up peaking at number three. The video for the song was shot at the Apollo Theater and also featured Kane, who appeared at LaBelle's show wearing a tux.
"Somebody Loves You Baby " is a song by American singer Patti LaBelle. It was written and produced by Bunny Sigler and Eugene "Lambchops" Curry for her 1991 studio album, Burnin'. The song reached number two on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs in early 1992. Like her previous single "Feels Like Another", "Somebody Loves You..." was also shot at the Apollo Theater.
When a Woman Loves is the fourteenth studio album released by American singer Patti LaBelle. Her sixth ever on the MCA Records label, it was released on October 24, 2000, in the United States.
"When You've Been Blessed " is a song by American singer Patti LaBelle. It was written by LaBelle, Nona Hendryx, Nathanial Wilkie, and James "Budd" Ellison for her 1991 album Burnin', while production was overseen by the latter. The song was released as the third single off the album in the spring of 1992.
"Kiss Away the Pain" is a song by American singer Patti LaBelle featuring saxophonist George Howard. It was written by Alex Brown and Ron Kersey and recorded by LaBelle for her eighth studio album, Winner in You (1986), with production helmed by Kersey and James R. "Budd" Ellison. The song was released as a single in 1986 and peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, staying on the chart for 16 weeks. "Kiss Away the Pain" was originally recorded by Gladys Knight & the Pips for their 1983 album Visions but not included until that album was re-issued as an expanded edition in 2014.
"Gotta Go Solo" is a song recorded by American singer Patti LaBelle featuring Ronald Isley. It was written by LaBelle, Gordon Chambers, and Troy Taylor, while production was helmed by Chambers and Taylor. "Gotta Go Solo" was released as a standalone single in 2004 and later included as a bonus track on the Japanese edition of her 2005 studio album Classic Moments. It peaked at number one on the US Adult R&B Songs.
