Patti Labelle Tribute to Diana Ross 1995

[Museleaders]

beyond amazing.. patti is truely one of the greatest vocalists of our time along with whitney, celine, and aretha... she sounds so great singing "my turn" she should seriously conisder recording that!

[browngal1709]

i like this tribute....but at the same time i cant help but think of Mary and Florence who was instrumental in Diana's success

unwillingly but had been helpful either way

because they were friends

[STORMYB]

Well done Patti!

[jmagat21]

i cant help myself watching this video over and over again

[Museleaders]

she is beyond amazing... haha she even sounds better then diana! but they both rox!

[sevenfxs]

its simply the best!!!

[quothi]

I love how Ms. Patti has changed her look over the years. The voice cannot be denied and I think her change of style through the years also helps.

[blackteacher1]

O my God Patti! Sing just sing. What a voice. I'm speechless. I have goosebumps. I too love to see the sisters supporting one another.

[cirej25]

omg! go pattie!

[dmustard11]

I love Diana so much, but I just get the impression she's faking her emotions in this clip...Patti and Diana once used to fued...obviously Diana hates been upstaged and here she is. Diana couldn't show no emotions during this tribute, but is she genuinely moved here??

[lex1eleven]

its funny as hell to see Diana's two kids at the end, they want to stand at the same time there not sure if there mother wants them to stand look at Diana's daughters face lol.....

[motownbaby]

I love Patti singing these songs for this Ross tribute, but Diana brought these songs to life!!!!!! Still, great tribute.

[ynohtnaed]

Wow!!!

[AdArmand]

These songs should have been PATTI's!

[chpiyatas]

I love Patti's version of It's My Turn

[metoo1018]

i love patti!!!

[kayton621]

Greatness

[EFBoler]

I thought it was War incarnate. When she was singing 'Its my turn'. As if Diana should sit down, shut up and retire, so Bombshell Labelle, can take the crown.

Love Diana Ross, LaBelle, Aretha, Houston. All amazing. Should not compare and contrast between the two.

[blackweb1945]

wow, good job

[ladynfsoffice]

A sweet tribute 'sister to sister'--I admit I LOVE Patti's renditions much better than Diana's but it's still proper to pay tribute to Diana's legacy and DIVA Patti LaBelle does it well!!

[CAMELBACK]

And the goose bumps continue

[polo4617]

patti did that even dianas daughter wanted to jump up

[Museleaders]

DAMNNNN patti outsang diana! i luv them both tho!

[23willyy]

I like patties voice way better than dianas........sorry to say that ...........but pattie is still standing and singing !!!

[fromthispoint]

Pattie Is a vocal champ she sings a song like scrubing a pot clean she gets all that song out...before she its over.

[PRNeneChulo]

AMEN, very well put!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[thekaliko]

LOLOLOLO-This is the best comment I've read in a while!!

[AuralExamination]

I love to see one sista support another ... nice!

[jonesgal]

brings tears to my eyes

[demetrickw2]

The little boy got up ,but she motioned him to sit back down.

[meneshayounot]

he looked like he sat down because mommy didn't stand.... not because she made him sit down

[jupiter785]

i cried !

[IMSUCHAGENTLEMEN]

SOUND BETTER THAN DIANA

[tomkiel]

wow wow wow this is amazing...

[tomkiel]

wow wow wow this is amazing...

[chrisbur23]

patti s da best

[yimheretoday]

diana had some incredible songs written for her that still stand the test of time.

[butterfly6581]

she really out did these songs when she sing it my turn honey i was in tears she out did it and i love me some patti labelle

[reformer666]

Diana better hope patti doesn't redo these songs on a new CD!

[DonDiva4u03]

I have to admit in honesty when I heard Patti LaBelle sing these songs I forgot what Diana's original track sounded like.

[ConcertPrince]

Diana Ross always smiles :p

[tullert]

Patti Labelle <3 crazy voice!!! ;)

[oldschool712]

Thank You solovoyager you have said it correct!

[Xdeidrex01]

she kills it so much,its unbelievable. thats what you call a true talent and gift.

[dddsb]

O M F G

[darkembassymusic]

wow man that's all i got to say bout her voice just plain WOW!

[ZuriEdwards]

IT'S A NEW DAY! DIANA AND PATTI ARE FRIENDS CHANGE HAS COME LET'S MOVE ON PEOPLE LIFE'S TOO SHORT FORGIVE AND LET LIVE ,Diana is truly making me cry cause I always cry when I see and hear Patti sing too!

[leplaq]

your right all the divas never get along now aretha trying to start mess with tina turner

[farkasvar]

wow what a breath-taking performance!!

[natalum]

Tears to my eyes...Pattie is phenomenal!

[brycecamh]

solovoyager, that is the most intelligent and true comment I've read in a very long time.every artist is great in their own way,they have different gifts that set them apart but they are just as great.

[OldMotownFan]

Why is that these posts seem to think that Patti Labelle and Diana Ross are petty people? They are not. If Diana and Berry didn't want Patti singing, she would not be singing. If Patti wanted to show up Diana, she would have crossed over with pop a long time before she did. They are both much bigger than their fans give them credit for.

[Jameeza]

TOP 5 DIVAS

1. Patti La Belle

2. Diana Ross

3. Gladys Knight

4. Dionne Warwick

5. Whitney Houston

[JAIONTEE]

omg did you see at the end when diana's kids wanted to get up and they looked at her and sat back, wow that says alot, lol

[Crealis]

the best tribute to Diana Ross i have seen

[mcnattisit2009]

Simply breath taking. Diana was so emotional she couldnt even get up aww. She unlocks emotions. I love MS. Patti

[Crealis]

this was Beautiful !!

Love Diana Ross shes the best to me if i see her cry i will and thats what i do everytime i see this!

Patti Labelle was Brill

[parnell76]

these two girls are brill. they had there beef wiv each over in the 60's. lets get on wi life. x

[iammusic1994]

haha! young tracy was trying to get up but her momma was sittin! lmao

[leenstyle]

i love the way she sung my turn

[Seamus514]

I think Diana should have joined the standing ovation. Patti certainly deserved it.

[koollatter]

I can't help but think of the time Patti said she wanted to whoop Diana's butt for taking Cindy Birdsong.

[fonzayo]

THIS is absolutely lovely.!

[ramsdenrik]

The whole they are at war thing was many years ago they are no longer at war patti said so in her interview on one of those shows, the whole war was blown out of proportion by the media it was never really that serious!!

[Dalordsgurl]

there was a war? what war?

[avventura3]

Its 2008, Its time the music industry as a whole acknowledges Diana for EVERYTHING this lady has done for the music world , and to acknowledge the joy, the love this women has given to her millions of fans around the world!!!! You go Miss Ross !!!!!

[anre1516]

thats so true . ppl dont give her the credit she deserves, she took the whole game to a new level .

[taddyd1]

AMEN AVVENTRUA3!

ROSS IS A GODDESS!

[rpmj2004]

oh she did dat

[Telltaleheart79]

Yeah man! Patti is seriously the bomb!!

[rayeco23]

god knows I am not hating on diana but....

my god this celestial voice that comes from my one and only Diva PATTI LABELLE makes me forget a about the rest.

[solovoyager]

Comparing Diana Ross to Patti Labelle is like comparing a flute to a trumpet. Both instruments make beautiful music and each instrument has it's place in an orchestra. I think both singers are wonderful in their own way. I'm thankful to both ladies for their contributions to the music track of my life!

[OldMotownFan]

That is an excellent analogy. Just perfect.

[brycecamh]

solovoyager that is the most intelligent and true comment I've heard in a very long time,every artist is great in their own way and what works for one may not for another,but its all greatness no matter what.

[nkdillon3]

nicely said!

[BeautifulOnes876]

solovoyager Amen to that! Diana and Patti both bring their own special thing, period.

[paul51]

Solovoyager, I could not have said it any better!!

[atolm1]

what a beautiful way to phrase this thought and i couldnt agree with you more.

[DonDiva4u03]

Beautifully said !!!

[NoSuchThingAsTrinity]

Well Put!

[mrduragss]

I almost cried

[shanemags79]

i did cry. It was so beautifully, emotionally, fantastically stunning tribute by patti to diana

[klimaxxx06]

Patti is a fool in a good way 3:29 LOL

[quothi]

LOL you noticed that head shake too...Patti's great

[pearpeas]

Patti and Diana? thought they were at war.

[serglew09]

they are Patti is just a bigger and better person!!!

[butterfly6581]

yes there was

[whitney2whoopi]

God bless Diana Ross she has tears in her eyes. Diana looks really nice here, her makup and hair is purfit.

[brett21852020]

Her style isn't for everybody, but Patti Labelle is obviously a gracious entertainer.

She has performed tributes to several of her contemporaries, including Aretha, Diana, and Whitney. This means that from time to time she has set aside her own catalog to sing from theirs. She has done so even though she, too, is a living legend--herself worthy of having tributes sung to her.

[quothi]

I remember watching this when it aired. Two things I want to point out are: I remember talk that Patti may not have performed because she had hurt back earlier on, yet she did perforom--in heels walking down those steps as rehearsed; and the second point is that was such a great performance that notice how Diana's kids wanted to join in the standing ovation for Patti, but didn't as they took their que from their mom..lol. That was cute.

[rpmj2004]

only you, they did wanna stand. ol girl on the edge of her seat lookin at her mama waiting to get up. lol.

[tomelo1475]

i just got what you were saying! yeah, traci lookin confused...LOL! She ain't know whether to stand or keep her butt in the seat! THE GRAND DIVA MISS PATTIE LABELLE! HMMM, HMMM, HMMM.

[Worme95]

I saw Joan sitting there.

[chanixime]

It´s wonderful , Patty Labelle is fantastic . Super voz . Good , good !!!

[SuperstarX]

great performance by Patti and Diana looks f*cking great in the audience!

[Crealis]

Diana was crying lol i loved it when she sang Its My Turn

[mls4545]

This is the Best rendition of this medley I've ever heard. Eat your heart out Diana!!!!1

[javy150]

Aretha Franklin should learn from Patti and be a little more humble.

[niptuck101]

All Berry said was "Patti Labelle" and the crowd went flippin' ape bananas. Patti's a G.

[johndega]

That's because they knew they were gonna be treated to the best any stage could offer:

Patti LaBelle, Forever Patti.

[kerstboom2]

superrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr­r

[badboy593]

does patti labelle have children???

[oldschool712]

Yes I believe she has a son.

[foxypatti]

she has a son name zuri by birth and 4 adopted

[minharts]

what a "unique" performance

[Zandi5]

does any one know if there will be a Labelle reunion?

[serglew09]

i asked that yesterday and som one told me yes ther in and their on tour now!!!

[mls4545]

Yes there will be a LaBelle Reunion. Google this topic and you will see.

[JakeMikeTroy]

Ok, let's get real, they are far from friends, that's all P.R. nonsense. After what D.R. pulled back in the day with Cindy B, you never forget that move. Diana was eating crow watching Patti wail on her songs, singing them better than she ever could on her best day. Just watch her face, and her daughter look at her at the end......there was more tension on that room at that moment. Patti was lovin it..to sing "It's My Turn"...says it all. Go have a drink Diana, just don't get pulled over again!

[serglew09]

o.k that is true i sow that too i didn't think anyone sow it but me.

[BardleyCfan]

can i ask you why do a lot of them don't get along. i mean why can't they all be friends besides aretha. i don't like her. aretha hates everyone who is better than her.

[oldschool712]

I believe that too. Aretha does do that. Espically when she made that comment on how at the 2008 Grammys Beyonce called Tina Turner the one and only Queen. And i dont really care for Arethas voice I dont know how she got 20 Grammys and Diana has 0

[izakteaz]

Long time ago, Diana wore the same dresses as Patti and the Bluebells BEFORE their performance so that it would look like Patti was copying and they had to run to woolworths and get some tacky new costumes. Thats where it started.

[len1975]

I don't like Aretha either when Patti gave her a tribute u can see the hate in her face and she thinks she's the queen of soul a title misgiven I think Patti was and still a better singer then DiAretha

[thekaliko]

YES INDEED!!!!!

[beugene81]

Diana was trying to hold back tears

[pointgoddess]

Damn Patti gave a wonderful tribute. Hell check Diana lip syncing with Patti at like 3:08. Honestly the song sounds nothing like the original but it was a beautiful rendition on Patti's part

[chubblove]

Patti waws better.

[zealously10]

there are no ends to her talent, she is soooo wonderful, such a rich and powerful voice. Anyone know if she has an autobiography published?

[UrLvr4Lf]

Patti infests my skin with chill bumps! And not too many artist can do that!! This woman should be REVERED for her vocal Prowess!! I LOVE HER!

[superhead123]

They are freinds now.

[mkrobinson95]

Hey I love Diane and all that, but after hearing Patti, one must say "Diane who?????"

[prettitalented]

I agree with you as soon as he said her name it took the stage away from diana

[AngelDove45]

What can I say....

She is!!!!!!

[ScienceProjek]

Patti Said "Let Me Sing Your Songs Gurl...The Way They Should've Been Sang The First Time"

[thepaperboy123]

where in the song did she say that?

[UrLvr4Lf]

Let me show you how to breathe life into your own music!! LMAO SCREAMING whooooooowho!!

[ladymahogany1]

VOCAL POWER,SHE IS SO GREAT!

[stroinado]

how amazing voice :D

[italylovespatti]

From DIVA to DIVA. I am a Patti LaBelle fan for life, but I also like Diana and the others old school R & B female singers. They should only be, my opinion, more supportive each other, so to demonstrate to the whole world what real music is.

[Washburnguy2007]

3:29 is it! When you can shake your wig singing a song, you know you GOT IT! Get it!

[UrLvr4Lf]

Baby, Patti was kicking ass and taking names on this NIGHT!! You know what I'm trying to say it's MY, Myyyyyy Turnnnnnn ooooooh !! DAMN IT PATTI! LOL

[JJN259]

WOW! Patti is amazing! I especially loved her rendition of "It's My Turn". Fantastic!

[litebrownorblk]

PATTI brought that HOME!!..

[mrduragss]

A great tribute to a great lady

[poodie704]

Diana should have been embarrassed Patti was singing those song like it was her song

[ScienceProjek]

Patti Should've Never Been Up there Singing Those Songs, Considering They Sing The Same Type of Msuic, It Was Given That Patti Was Gonna Sing Those Songs So Well

[sonicesocool]

Patti burned it down but that bore no resemblance to the original - lol. Go on mama.

[shakaama]

hell she got me crying

[rollsroycecooley1]

Don't say Patti can't sing Diana Songs because that's saying she's not good singer which she is, a good singer can sing any type of song soulful or pop.

[villagrand]

i love patti! "my turn" execellent!

[ddthomas1]

I Love Patti Labelle and I love Diana Ross they both are great divas but Patti tore that mic down on Its My Turn.

[ddthomas1]

I Love Patti she tore that mic down on Its My Turn.

[feimengmoi]

Amen!!!

[matchstick626]

She has so much vocal power it's CRAZY!

[endoftimes20100000]

Beautiful.

[NoSuchThingAsTrinity]

PATTI'S VOICE IS HUGE

[JKM070]

OMG, What a joy this woman has gave us through the years. We are so blessed. I love her so much!

[gretz13]

The great thing about Patti is although she and Diana never were friend (just very recently) she shows respect to her, the same she did to Aretha, and we all know Aretha dislikes almost everybody.

[deereewon]

Love seeing these two amazing and uniquely talent super singers blended this way! Patti was, as usual, powerful and entertaining and Miss Ross was ever the legendary and gracious recipient of her honor! These two can never be replaced!!!

[spektrons]

i was thinkin the same thing, lol.

[blacconnosuir]

I remember this night well, I was so proud of patti, This is why these ladies still look so good and still "do it well" to this day,putting all that BS behind them and live up to the titles "LEGENDS". Now they are on the same bill with chaka khan for a Divas concert in NYC! They Are so much bigger than the mess that the media and some fans try and keep going! Good Show Patti! As Usual.

[oosterlynckgeertje]

what a voice!!! amazing performance, i'm speechless!!!

[mrduragss]

A five star performance one of her best tribute, only problem was the footage should have been long. Great Octave sounds from Patti Labelle. Most say was at her peak in the 80s but I prefer most of her live stuff from the early to mid 90s.

[pattifan]

Pattis voice is just OH GOD TO GOOD TO BE TRUE!

[mrduragss]

The way Patti walks away from the mic at the end, that performance was one of the beat ive seen in eighteen years of my life.

[mrduragss]

This is one of the best tribute that i have seen on youtube. Patti labelle I salute you power songs in that stadium lord lord lord.

[UpgradeU2007]

im only 17 years old and i was raised off of patti labelle and i luv her 2 death..she is the ultimate singer..she can reach notes i never even heard of and hold them ridiculously and still end the song flawless..i will always cherish her talent

[PRNeneChulo]

All in all Patti did her thing for Diana, the Patti way!!!!

[EarlofDharma]

Diana is the Queen....Patti is the Goddess Herself!!!

[amb3rluvy0u]

I loVe MisS pAtTi...she gives a AWESOME tribute everytime i watch them...LOVE hER SHE JUST THE GREATEST!!!!

[diemooisteblom]

All i can say is that I don't care about rivalry. I care about the music and that's the thing that touch me the most. This was a brilliant tribute. Divas such as Whitney,Dionne,Aretha,Patti,Di­ana,Celine,Tina,Mariah,Gloria,­Gladdys, etc can never be replaced ever. They are real God given angels with God given talents. I hope that in a hundred years from now, that somehow this music will play on! Long live the classics. It's timeless.Till the end of time!

[carolinaguy321]

You just gotta love Gordy's looks before and after Patti sang!!!!!!

[sibionic]

It *is* funny - Diana Ross smile is so forced by the end it looks like she'll crack. Clearly loathing every second.

[lex1eleven]

diana showed more respect and interest to patti's tribute then aretha did. Diana's classy! Patti's great! and Aretha needs to get over herself!

[amb3rluvy0u]

Patti has always paid a great tribute to anybody she has tributed to...I love her voice and she can hit some high notes...She is so amazing;)

[CubanPrincezz3]

theyre not enemiew NOW back in the day when they were in their groups diana used to cutt up the labeles dresses to stop them from going on she used to also cop the same dresses... patti said so herself

[14egypt]

Patti Labelle is what 'SINGING' is all about-whenever this MASTERPIECE performs onstage the audience is in for a special treat!-'HOW SWEET IT IS!'

[14egypt]

PATTI LABELLE is what 'SINGING' is all about!When this MASTERPIECE performs on ANY stage-the audience is giving a musical treat!HOW SWEET IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!

[OldMotownFan]

Berry is glancing at the 2nd unit stage manager to see if he should continue talking over the applause. He has no ill will or hesitation about Patti Labelle. He asked for her to perform at the Apollo special back in mid-80s and that appearance (along with her first solo pop hits) put Patti on the map for crossover audiences. I appreciate what you guys are saying, but you are misreading what Berry is doing here.

[StephanAOTTO1]

Patti LaBelle makes you stand back;

Diana Ross makes you lean in.

Both are valid.

[mrdmack2008]

I'ts her with no apologies!!! she just killed all these songs. and as for the grudge youcan look at it 2 ways she would not have done the tribute if she did not like here or did the tribute just to blow her versions out of the water on purpose like she did

[Bangs09]

I agree with you to an extent, but even here I feel like she was holding back because WE BOTH KNOW that she could sent that MOUNTAIN to the rafters!

[crunkface11]

amazing

[geroniel]

its such a shame that Patti's producers gave her the dumbest songs... unlike Diana, Aretha and the other divas... if only Patti was given great songs like those of Diana's well i guess she would be totally famous (coz nobody knows her here in my country)... because HONESTLY, nobody can defeat Patti, her vocal power and musical genius is too much for a human!!! she is like the perfect musical instrument and song composer all rolled into one.... thats PATTI... SIMPLY AMAIZNG!!!!

[chubblove]

Diana was teary eye because she could never sang this good.

[stargis777]

If she can make Diana Ross cry...

she has done something right..

[Tahima11]

Now THAT is good sportsmanship.

(BTW, I like the opening instrumental to Ain't No Mountain High Enough in this video.)

[Gackiest]

eVEN THOUGH SHE HAS TOO STRONG VOCALS SHE STILL RIP THE SONG APART BEAUTIFULLY!

AMAZING AND STUNNING!

the way patti backed away from that mic at the end wi