Labelle - It Took A Long Time (Precious Soundtrack)

[vamuhammad2495]

I came here tonight and I am leaving a testimony that, I HAVE BEEN PRECIOUS! Not only could I not see HAPPY, I couldn't see my FACE no place, for a very long time. And I can bear witness that "it took a long time". So in my sojourn, I am asking any sisters out there who can relate to this tragedy, join hands and lend a heart to another sister, even if you differ. Maybe the difference is the need for LOVE! Each one Reach one in order to Be one. We are all the same... Women of a Loving God!

[soulmending29]

great song.

[ricardogutierrezable]

finally precious is free

[Thisboy16]

I'm no bitch but watching this scene in the film had my eyes watering. I don't care who you are, theres no way you can't have sympanthy during that certain moment.

[MrGuitargod97]

@Thisboy16 BUT THIS SONG CAME ON DURING THE CREDITS NICE TRY TOUGH

[Thisboy16]

@MrGuitargod97 are you stupid? this song starts playing as she walks away with her children. the credits start rolling like a minute later. "NICE TRY THOUGH"

[MrGuitargod97]

@Thisboy16 ok yeah they were walking but for like 15 seconds

[Thisboy16]

@MrGuitargod97 Does it really matter? Point is it was a touching moment. Leave it at that.

[vangoghmatisse1]

LOVES THIS!!!!

[prodigiousbastard]

I just saw the movie today on Netflix and what I have to say is, what the hell? Whats gonna happen to her? Whats she gonna do and what about those other girls? Anyways the song was worth listening to at the credits.

[nosomosnarcos]

God loves black people!!...greeting from mexico!!!

[Bookworme95]

Labelle really made some good music. I will definitely try to find it on CD as I wasn't exposed to this great music when it was coming out.

[vamtheanomaly]

I hate to sound like an asshole, but I wish they would give me my damn money for this song....Ive waited almost 2 years.

[cash01able]

Yes this song along with what happened to Precious made me shed a few tears in the end of the movie, beauitiful song and great movie although it was sad and troubling to see, because someone actually did that in real life , how could someone allow that to happen to their child? This is a cruel cruel world we live in.

[nosomosnarcos]

for all the precious outthere............epic movie and excellent song!!!

[msraymond]

This song is so relevant to every "Precious Girl".

[Fancy4ever1]

@msraymond very relevant to life it can be so hard and when u at the point when u have that breakthrough u just look back at where GOD brought u from and be like "Thank U Jesus"

[MrMADEINBORNEO]

when i look at precious face in this movie, my first impression would be like, omg, black, fat, ugly, annoying... and after i watch the whole movie, i feel so stupid, bad, ignorant, irritating to my self especially the part where precious crying, being rape, treat like an animal, have a new born daughter with HIV, and no one love her even her own mother hate her and that makes me feel sorry.. this song make me even sorry more and more to her.. i guess, i shouldnt judge people by their face..

[SweetxSmilez15]

@MrMADEINBORNEO It's a good thing you took something from the movie. more power to you because believe it or not there are people who have watched this and walked away with nothing...

[LadyL31786]

@MrMADEINBORNEO in the movie, her daughter had downs syndrome and her son was fine it's just that Precious was HIV-positive

[KiRiBaTiSOUL]

@MrMADEINBORNEO Good to know an Individual has had their conscious enlightened by such a wonderful movie :)

[Neisfai]

where comes that power from, to overcome to all that hate, all that terrible and sad life, I whish everybody find that strenght Precious found in herself.

[123bbqueen]

beautiful song

[westside4you]

i cried a lot seeing "precious" Her mother is really insane. She has so much hate in her that she can't make difference between what's right or wrong. There are a lot of people like Precious who've experienced this life. I really like this song

Pat from France

[tiaboo90]

i love the reason that that song was introduced to me.. that movie is the prime definition of triumph and strength.. love the song

[cj3692]

not even going to lie...when this song started playing I got a little teary eyed, and i was the freaking usher in the theater

[MrStewiemac]

god love her, hope this film gives confidence to some young girl that needs it,

[Work1638]

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[wsidechris]

What else can I say about turning 40? Well, as usual, I can find a song to describe how I feel. Thanks to Labelle for such a "Precious" tune, and to the genius who thought to put it in the movie.

[jadeulmer3]

WoW such a beautiful song!....It' touched me to my core!

[subwaydreams]

it never took that long for me to say i Looooove this song ...thank you....its precious

[ADSS1609]

~ç.

[NoeMiDucournau]

it's a very precious song <3

[Rhew23]

This song is from 1974..labelle album!!! Glad it gets props now!!

[snowboardcristobal]

awesome movie(y)

[violentferret]

i was bawling when this song came on. perfect ending. "For Precious Girls Everywhere"

[violentferret]

i was bawling when this song came on. perfect ending.

[chantiaunique]

this song goes with it ..perfect

[airmystro]

this song was the best part of the movie f#@%$kn beautiful..love it

[mahrduk]

If ur not moved by this...well..sry

[camrebirth]

wow I was searching for this song after I watched the movie on BluRay !!! Its an amazing song

[superlilivanilli]

this song is dope

[EXCLUSIVENEXOTIC]

LOVE THIS

[Pouchy69]

waw ! a really goood movie n ' music , ! ( L )

[Rhew23]

Sad it took so long for this song to hit home!!!!

[iLOVEiu4EVER]

sooo beautiful!!...

[1997toyotalover]

life is precious. we should be grateful with every single breath we take, and every step we make. thank you Clarice Precious Jones (Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe) for playing an inspirational role in this movie.

[nette1202]

WOW

[kelli0687]

Thank you so much for posting this song. I had not heard it for many years. It brings back memories of my mother. She had this (as we used to call them) Labelle album. I did not live with my mother but I would go visit her sometimes on the weekends. I would listen to this song over and over. RIP Mom.

[TheKrazzi1]

MY JAM!!!

[izatime]

Sarah killed here part

[izatime]

this song is the best

[izatime]

I was able to go to every Labelle show of 2009.It was the best concerts ive gone too.Aunt Sarah,Aunt Pat and Nona killed it sickly.They are truly the Best the was and ever will be

[Noodleydoo]

@RBCHILD4EV Oops--sorry! Girl it is!

[Noodleydoo]

@RBCHILD4EV I'm an old man--mid 40's--and it is nice to hear that certain younger guys can see beyond the "shakin that azz" mentality. Sex appeal is awesome, and it has always been a part of music, but when nobody over the age of 20 or so can get a recording contract, it means that musical innovation and integrity is dead. Sad. For instance, I happen to think Beyonce has a great voice, but she probably will never get credit for that because she is so pretty.

[gallo90]

amazing move, amazing soundtrack.. i luv it ;D

[godschild84]

Sing Patti

[lonelylemon1]

movie of the year for sure. you can really feel the inner strength of the little girl Precious 5 stars

[SeaSharkGull]

It took a long time.............. for someone to post this on youtube. I've been looking for this great track for ages!

[Francisco4888]

Mo'Nique Made this Movie So good in the Whole Movie she Did Great.If it wasn't for Mo'nigue Movie Would of been Garbage.I give a lot of credit to Mo'Nique She made this Film as great as it is.Mariah Carey Also a great Roll And the Beauty of this Movie.

The Best Actor Was Mo'nique no doubt.

[netpur]

(second verse)

___________ find it

Help me find my space

Spirit up on the mountain

See how happy my angel is

You're the place I worship

You're the place I stay

Wherever you are going, I'm gonna go your way

[Joaqphoenixlver]

This is a brilliant film and worth watching but don't watch it if your looking for laughs .. theres no laughs in this. it's a story of one young womans determanation and strength against some serious issues and over coming them. A powerful movie though and as ressurectionrandy said below, the most powerful scene of all comes at the end when she has fought all the troubles in her life and walks down the street to this song with her babies ... Amazing!!

[vandyboy25]

it took a long time to show precious' whole body in this video, didn't it?

[yogobaby]

@vandyboy25 lol the fat bitch..... hahaha!!!

[maf6781]

shut the fuck up

[gottigamer]

@vandyboy25 thats funny!

[maf6781]

if you think thats funny your just really sad

[wsidechris]

I cannot get this song out of my head since seeing "Precious". A brilliant use of a song in a film. With this at the ending--along with "For precious girls everywhere" appearing at the fadeout--dry eyes and a stiff upper lip require restraint. Actually, the first time I was more overwhelmed than moved. But I saw it again on an airplane (after a little wine); and it was quite surreal to try to contain myself with all of those people around me. So I suggest that you see it twice.

[MsGeigei]

it took a long time to see happy ............WOW POWERFUL!

[netpur]

It took a long time (for) to find this place It took a long time to see happy It took a long time to recognize your face It took a long time running around Nothing good comes easy Nothing makes it fast No one ever made love For it not to last So it took so many, many years to meet Till we came together I was incomplete Yes, I was (Took a long time, long time, took a long time)

[eminemismynr1]

i love the movie its great.=)

[RibbionsandStrings]

So so haunting!

[SuperShaunaC]

this came out in the 70's when people started coming out.

[SuperShaunaC]

this came out in the 70's when people started coming out.

[SuperZanderrr]

excelente pelicula, fuerte pero excelente!!!

[Oskyro]

Se me llenaron los ojos de lagrimas cuando aparecio esta musica y ella yendose con sus hijos,hermosa pelicula..

:)

[75andalive]

@Oskyro A mi tambien,Que dolor...Que vida,Dios Mio...lo mas triste es que es una historia de la vida real,,Que dios bendiga a toda mujer como ella !

[Oskyro]

@75andalive Sii,totalmente.

Saludos.

:)

[resurrectionrandy]

seeing Precious walk away with her children and this song playing in the backround really chocked me up. It was a great triumph over devestating adversity.

[Sotnas]

@resurrectionrandy

[michaelthegreat1198]

@resurrectionrandy WOW me 2!!!!!! i thought i was just an emotional breakdown or somethin'!!!!!!!

[MadeInDC1983]

@resurrectionrandy I would have liked to see a little bit more of how she turned out. I hate movies with abrupt endings like that. But I must say....thats the world we live in.

[PaperMoon2010]

I totally agree! I love this song! That movie ws soooooo good and so sad.

[LadyL31786]

@resurrectionrandy It choked me too...I was glad that Precious was no longer under her mother's abuse

[dirtsa22]

Just wonderfull. Heard it in Precious and loved it instantly.

[urbanruler]

Badly in need of Lyrics

[boytoyvyrgyn]

God bless Patti's voice....i love her!

[Noodleydoo]

It's actually the group Labelle--Patti, Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash. You can really hear Nona and Sarah on background. This song came from their 1975 breakthrough album "Nightbirds."

[1990soulman]

@Noodleydoo i have the album ppl would never guess im only 19 I love old school music the bullshit they play on the radio now dayz is pathetic

[Noodleydoo]

@1990soulman Good man! I think music in the 60's/70's (and some of the 90's) had more of a soul to it. I think there are some very good artists today, but the industry over-produces everything so it's hard to appreciate it. Back in the day, artists were allowed to be creative and innovative--today music is considered pure product aimed at a target audience. Likewise, it is homogenized. Rappers sample older songs for a reason...

[emeraldace]

This song really gets me choked up. Wish I had the lyrics...

[urbanruler]

same feeling here ... Searching for lyrics

[Rumi129]

es una cancion triste para una historia triste que puede ser real, como los sueños.

PRECIOUS , un enigma de las mujeres obesas que viven en la marginalidad...

[nunyobiz6]

Thank you for posting this.I really liked this song when i heard it from the movie.i love patti and the labelles