YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL-PATTI LABELLE,JOE COCKER,BILLY PRESTON

[oklolo]

Classic...I just love watching this performance. I GET CHILLS EVERY TIME I WATCH IT!!!

[PatrickLHawkins]

I remember watching this back when it aired on TV and my mom walked in the middle of Patti and Joe's performance and decalred "get that drunk off the stage". My mom didn't know any better.

[momo251985]

bill cosby's intro is great

[Jevezy]

They are talking about bringing back the old version of Showtime at the Apollo, I wonder where they will get talent like this from. I doubt it will be as successful as the old Showtime at the Apollo, we had talented singers back then, now it all about auto tune and sex. They should save their money, the old Showtime at the Apollo is a legend, it could never be repeated. There is no real talent today, they are all imitators with poor voices.

[Lynluvsjazz]

Poor Joe Cocker didn't have a chance with Patti!

[Dan474834]

God Patti Labelle is fucking noisy. It was so beautiful until she came out shouting like a cow.

[eagleswing44]

@Dan474834 You obviously don't know jack about the true gift of voice to make a comment like that.

[Dan474834]

@eagleswing44 Plácido Domingo, Franco Corelli.... Those are voices.

[BryantEGregory]

if patti got up while i was singing id just sit down, i mean are you kidding me. i have a powerful voice but seriously i woudlnt' even worry about it.

[MrAmfullwood]

pattie makes this man sing, love pattie

[ben77114gaut]

vous nous faites partager là une très belle rencontre, merci

[jacques30513]

Patty always brings it out on a show. This song is a classic. Billy did a good job writing this one.

[venussimo]

I love how the big lady seating at the front was absolutely enjoying this night, even in the Never Walk Alone video she starts clapping wildly before the performance is even finished

[DenzLife]

At 4:23, Joe hit one of them Spirited notes.....almost sent patti!!!!

[BronxBoomer1976]

I loved how on 4:00 Bill Cosby makes them give an encore; especially Billy Preston by shaking him while he's playing, lol!! Great Post!!

[Shawty453]

Dang, Patti!!! She was killing it!

[Bookworme95]

Sorry Joe Cocker was struggling before Patti even came out.

[tank3ful]

@Bookworme95 Sorry, but that was vintage Joe Cocker, giving it his all, and he was great, during this performance with the great Patty Labelle.

[solesirching73]

This is more than a performance - it's an 11am or 3pm church service!!!

[MyFoust]

patti is tryin to kill me

[DenzLife]

WOW!!!! 4:37 TO 4:49 was enuff to make me run circles around this computer,...

[foxypatti]

WHAT A MINUTE...YOU CATCH JOE COCKER @1:41 TO 1 :42 PATTI SENT THE SPIRIT THRU HIM...

[DenzLife]

@foxypatti lol.....lol...lol.....th'ats' to fu nny.....can't even type um laughin so hard

[pantaloom4u]

THIS ISNT ABOUT VOCALS...LOOK HOW GRACEFUL PATTI IS..SHE HUMBLED HERSELF TO JOE AND BILLY AS WELL AS THE AUDIENCE LIKE SHE ALWAYS DOES.. THE ARRANGEMENT WAS BEAUTIFULLY DONE. YOU SEE HOW SHE CRADLED HIM(IT WAS HUMILITY TO HIM AND APPRECIATION FOR ALLOWING HER TO SHARE THE STAGE)..HUMILITY IS SOMETHING THE WORLD DOESNT HAVE ANYMORE..THATS WHY WE'RE IN THE SITUATION WE'RE IN NOW-RUINS..LETS STOP FIGHTING AND START LOVING. LETS STOP PUTTING EACHOTHER DOWN & LIFTING EACHOTHER UP.GOD BLESS US ALL:-)

[YTRulesFromNM]

Don't get too close to Patti's bags!

[BigWhiteBoyLuvsPatti]

Correct or not....this was the same night as You'll Never Walk Alone w/the choir, and the infamous "Diana" finale, right?

[MRSSPECBLUESMITH]

@BigWhiteBoyLuvsPatti  YES THIS WAS THE SAME NIGHT.

[Orbot]

@MRSSPECBLUESMITH I'm sorry, but your screename threw me for a loop! lol

[eagleswing44]

@BigWhiteBoyLuvs Sorry, Diana's wreck finale was a diiferent show.

[DreamProjectsEnt]

@BigWhiteBoyLuvsPatti  No this was not the Same Show

[HerrMao]

this performance inspired me to a beautiful statement

[outofthisworldgurl]

I remember seeing this as a child and I thought, wow, that man looks like what the hell am I doing here singing with this woman whose making me look like a fool...lol.

[ghetonit]

I love Joe and Patti..but not on the same stage. Joe held his own but Patti has a way of drowning out everybody. Who's bright idea was this? lol

[DanielAvilaAGT]

All she needs is whistle register like Mariah... Her And Mariah sing their ass off!!

[nailswood]

Give Joe some credit: they likely rehearsed this before the show took place to figure out who did what part, pacing,... He likely knew he was in for an ass-kicking and he still came out and took it like a man.

[FamilymanDisaster]

Joe Cocker stole this performance. True swagger. 

[bahianut]

I love me some patti labelle and billy preston and most of all joe crocker wow my favorite song

[baleneologist]

Thanks for sharing this whoever you are. This was definitely a performance of trascendence, from Preston's heart of joy, Cocker's road weary wanting soul, and Labelle's spirit energy that can light a city.

[Davyvanix]

GRANDIOSOS!!!!!!!!!!!

[cosmicurious522]

I love how Bill Cosby made them do an encore! That was too cute. Joe was a trooper not losing his nerve in the face of Ms. Labelle's awesome talent.

[plovely33]

Diva Oringinalllllllllllll!!!!1

[DenzLife]

You have to admit tho....Joe came with conviction of the song thru Patti's EXPLOSIVENESS....... love him...

[Gambitgirl1974]

i remember seeing this on TV back in 1985, i was only 11 and it made me a lifelong pattie labelle fan

[areyoulookinatmepal1]

just beautiful

[tommyafrst]

I wish I could purchase this video. The greatest duet for this song

[tommiexander]

Lord Have Mercy! I sure miss the late great Billy Preston. But I don't know why they would pair Joe Cocker with a live wire like Patti LaBelle. She drowned him out until you could hardly hear him. Patti is absolutely electrifying when she performs. She always brings the house down to its knees. She said in her book that many performers in the music business don't want to perform with her or after her. They are intimidated that she steals the show and they can't measure up to her performance.

[Bookworme95]

@tommiexander I feel that has nothing to do with her. It has to do with them. If they were concerned about doing them and not who gets the most attention they wouldn't have a problem.

[kdrayf01]

@tommiexander That is very true,but I would have never thought that Patti would admit that.

[DTHOOD]

PATTI LABEL JUST SMASH HIM

[BlkAmerPncS]

FLY Pattii FLY!!!

[kaloqnbg]

she is just screaming !

[outofthisworldgurl]

@kaloqnbg That's not screaming, it's called belting and wailing! If it's screaming, I would like to see you or anyone else who can scream (which anyone can scream) get up on stage and match or out-do what going on here!

[kaloqnbg]

@outofthisworldgurl listen i dont wanna fight with u ! have a great day ! and pls dont write me anymore msgs i dont have time to fight and i dont like it ether ! I dont like Patty cuz she didnt let Joe sing ! thats why i said that she is screaming over him. I did not want to tell u.... i just wrote my own opinion ! pls dont msgm anymore

[foxypatti]

@kaloqnbg DAT SCREAMING YOUR REFERRING TO... HAS BEEN PAYING HER BILLS FOR 50 YEARS.....SHIT I WISH I COULD SCREAM AND HOLLA AND WAIL LIKE THAT... AND GET PAID FOR IT.....BOW DOW TO GREATNESS

[kaloqnbg]

@foxypattiThis is screaming yes IT IS!!!!!! People dont get what the real belting sound is OK!? Celine Dion Can do it ! SHe cant i dont want to talk to u nomore ok !!!!!!!!!! Enough i dont like her u dont have to be mean !!!!!!! thats all everybody has the right to have their own opinion so pls dont comment on my posts anymore ! Thank u ! :)

[foxypatti]

@kaloqnbg IS THAT YOU "TRYING" TO SING ON YOUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL.........MMM MMM MMM....MY LAWRD.....IF IT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED....YOU KNOW THE REST!

[foxypatti]

@kaloqnbg IS THAT YOU "TRYING" TO SING ON YOUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL MMM MMM MMM....MY LAWRD.....IF IT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED....YOU KNOW THE REST!

[kaloqnbg]

@foxypatti Thanks So Much ! U never know what can happen :) i believe that i can be a good singer in my future ! and thats all it matters to me :) i wish u all the Best !

[kaloqnbg]

@kaloqnbg This is screaming yes IT IS!!!!!! People dont get what the real belting sound is OK!? Celine Dion Can do it ! SHe cant i dont want to talk to u nomore ok !!!!!!!!!! Enough i dont like her u dont have to be mean !!!!!!! thats all everybody has the right to have their own opinion so pls dont comment on my posts anymore ! Thank u ! :)

[crazyoldbastard]

could this be topped?

I don't thinso.

[Irish457]

Off the hook

[jaidenjovan28]

Patti was off the chain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[maurabeez]

A man is nothing without a good woman! lolol....Point proven!

[Vetiwitch]

Joe Cocker is the original Wild Rocker of the Century.

[alexorin]

Everytime I see this video (and it is about the thousandth time), I absolutely crack up seeing poor Joe Cocker standing there thinking,, OMG,, I missed the hurricane warning!! But I gotta hand it to him,, he hung in there and weathered the storm!! Patti,, you knocked it off the planet on this one,, one of the best performances ever!! A performance to stand the test of time!!

[jazzbetru2u]

joe did awesome,,,he is the only one who patti did not blow out the box,,,,he held his own very welll i love both of them

[00tuoyo]

Ouch! this is MEAN...Joe Cocker looks like he was SET UP!LOL

[vangoghmatisse]

THEY ROCK!!!!

[Sanderreinier1]

EPIC!!

Billy Preston (co)wrote this song

Joe Cocker made it worldfamous

and Miss Patti killed it:-D!

Aaaaawesome!!!

[trm10111]

@Sanderreinier1 don't forget that one of the funniest dudes to ever live kicked it off. its just an epic combo all around

[trm10111]

@Sanderreinier1 don't forget that one of the funniest dudes to ever live kicked it off. its just an epic combo all around

[Sanderreinier1]

@trm10111 You make me curious now; who did the kick-off then?

[aerthoj]

epic epic epic epic epic epic

[osbornd89]

Patti is one of very few pop singers out there that are just as strong in head and chest voice.... She is fierce!!

[rysim1984]

I LOVER pATTIES MOTHERING NATURE OVER JOE, SHE KNEW WHEN HE WAS WEAK AND VOCALLY SWOOOOPED IN TO F****K THE WHOLE THING UP IN A REALY GOOD OUTSTANDING WAY. BUT FOR THOSE WHO SAY SHE IS OVER SCREAMING OTHERS HERE IS YOUR PROOF SHE IS KINF, CONSIDERATE AND MOST OF ALL LOVINGxxxxxxxxxxxx I LOVE YOU PATTIE EVEN NOW XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX­XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

[tasiawood]

i love how patti just kilt it in like a min and a half and then tried to pass it on to joe at 3:31

[caribeandude1]

If I were a performer, I'd be afraid to share the stage with Miss Patti. The woman is a force of nature no other singer can keep up with on stage. Not even the great Aretha Franklin could I see topping her. She has an amazing range.

[GospelAccording2ME]

This never gets old. Bravo to Joe for hanging in there. This was during a time that Patricia was in her prime and could (literally) do anything vocally! I love how she sings us into oblivion and then gestures to Joe and Billy, giving them the credit. True LaBelle.

[LouisianaTechRegion2]

Powerful!..gave me the chill bumps. ;-)

[rysim1984]

what happened to his voice any way???????????????? not just in this performance but most does he have a voice loss or something i wanna know?

[rysim1984]

Pattie got much love for joe and i agree she covered him vocally when he messed up. you can see the love cause she is stroking hiim and everything like he is her own. she just did what a true women of music would do. xxxxxxx

[luizzd]

FANTASTIC to say less. God bless you all, Billy, Joe and Patti.

[Noevilshall]

I remember watching this live on tv and still enjoy it today. When ever I feel a little down, I watch this video and makes me feel better. It really is a great version of the song.

[bigboy4438]

I love this performance, Patti didn't try to upstage Joe. She just covered him when he needed it. That's a TRUE DIVA.

[tank3ful]

Gotta luv Bill Cosby, pushing Patti and Joe back out for an encore verse! They were both great!!!!!!The late Billy preston too!

[OldMotownFan]

We're such a competitive culture. They are both fierce artists. I remember this powerful performance - this whole show - like it was yesterday.

[suzy1739]

of course it worked...their both great!

[sparklehouse]

Patti blows Joe right off the stage. Amazing performance

[faboge]

this is awesome! Pipe galore! Wow Patti!

[eagleswing44]

Come on people! This is a wonderful combination! It worked! I loved it!

[musicianfromasia]

LOl at 3:33 it looked like Joe was about to say "okay i'll give up, im freakin tired"

But they both did great!!! :D

[tirayi]

there's always one woman in church like Patti.

[HIIALS]

Patti....lol

[dTempted1]

Two of the most diverse styles, blended together for o ne incredible Audible O~~~



[jscarletknightteamdr]

This is for that special someone in your life

It's always been a favorite of mine and I remeber the original air for this on tv.

[LadyofWar1980]

Hell, if I were Joe Cocker I'd be scared out of my mind too! LOL! Gotta love Patti though. :-)

[marioenbruselas]

I just love her, go girl!!!!!!!!!

thats an artist in all the extension of the word! Patti Labelle one of the all time greats

[laarbe]

What can you say but WOW. All three great Legends in their own Right. You can not do nothing by sing along and cry. This is a powerful performance. They do not do performances like this anymore.

[BEYONDRE]

ROTFLMAO..this video is going to be the death of me!! ICANT..

You are NOT going to ever acknowledge everybody there (orchestra, host and audience), kiss the piano player, hop/skip/jump/shout/fly like a bird around the stage all the while sangin circles around the originator of the song. She damn near killed Joe. Gotta love patti. A fool to step foot on stage with her..

[wisecrack00]

this video always makes me crack up. LOVE IT!!!!! it's so in the moment and everyone keeps saying joe looks like he's going to drop dead from patti's heart stopping energy! Love Patti, Joe, and Billy!

[tasiawood]

Patti just took over. lol

[bmrcutiepie]

SANG THAT SONG PATTI!!!

[cynthiacstewart]

Again,

Patti can make anybody sing!!!! Poor Joe Cocker looked like he was gonna have a stroke that night. One of my favorite TV moments.

[traboe]

@cynthiacstewart LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL i was scared he was going to drop dead LOL

[rerefrey]

I saw Miss Pitti LaBelle in Phoenix last year and all I can say( is you do that shit.)

She is the best there is, and there will never be any other like her. All my love to you Miss Thing. Your Girl for life ReRe

[stanley1963261]

So powerful.Joe Cocker is not the same kind of singer that Patti is ,however he is awesome ,and this mix is powerful because of their two polar opposites in caliber and style .Wonderful moment in time,

[goldenthoth]

@stanley1963261 yes

[Sanderreinier1]

@stanley1963261 Funny, you mentioning the words "polar opposites":-).

God was very generous in the Spring of 1944, since he gave us Joe (born May 20), Patti (born May 24) and Gladys (born May 28).

I find this very cute, don't you? Hug from Sander from Amsterdam

[Orbot]

@stanley1963261 I've always thought that! I don't know what made them put Joe up there with Patti! I know they were trying something "different," but that po'man couldn't hang with Patti's erratic self, lol! Nevertheless, a powerful performance!

[Orbot]

Cocker always looked like he was "on something" everytime I saw him perform, lol!

[12redrider]

FORREST IN DALLAS TEXAS

[TheRagman44]

Awesome from infinity to beyond and back .............

[viviancl]

wow ! how beautiful !! thank you for posting this !! xoxo, Viv

[30Silas]

i love this patti.....hair, voice; diva...go patti

[ALANLMENKESMD43]

very very very goooooooooooooooooood

[blackerthanblue]

I love me some Joe Cocker, they just ain't had no business putting him up there with a vocal fire-cracker like Patty......lol.

She used to do these shows once a year in NY, at the Zeigfeld Theater, Good Gawd!!! By the time the woman got finished leveling the place, you had to dig your way out from under all the dust and debris just to get out of the joint, a sistah used to bring the house down every time!!!

[Princeboy99]

@blackerthanblue so you don't think Cocker should have been there...?

[blackerthanblue]

@Princeboy99 I don't think that's what I said, now is it?

[sexymixedbro]

@blackerthanblue omg love ur comment. Not have to dig your way out from under the dust and debris...lol

[Nostradamis]

Whatever Patti is on.. I want some!

[goodg9]

It's like Patti LaBelle was on vocal crack here.... :)

[goodg9]

... things are going swimmingly, wouldn't you say?...

[LindasOasis]

Wonderful when the masters can come together and exponentially increase the giftedness that manifests to go forward and fill the ear and spirit of the listener.

Wowie!

Joe, Billy and Patty I so feel you and thank God to have been able to experience you over the years.

I'm so blessed this day, now filled to overflowing.

Yes, Music Moves me.What a way to start my day.

Happy New Year!!!

[taylorsytube]

Ditto!

[pingpongking]

Patti Labelle baked me pancakes one time in 1974.

[luxcretia2]

wow.this was very hard work for joe cocker.

[tangled55]

LMAO. I'm sorry that was funny as hell...you are absolutely right...Poor man, he couldn't take it. It would be hard for any man to be up there wit those spontaneous, vocal sonic booms Patti unleashes.

Back then, she was really like a force of nature. Great performance.

[MUN7001]

lol billy preston made this song, but white mofos got popular over fuck that shit, lol

[TheAwesomeXpress]

Patti LaBelle is off the fucking chain.

[DetroitD60]

That poor guy. I guess he didn't see it coming.....she vocally murdered him! Bad Patti, bad girl!! LOL!!!

[musicianfromasia]

@DetroitD60 LMAO indeed poor man.. if I were him, i'd be like wtf this is not fair :( get me out of here! :(

[SilverAdonis]

YES she does,!!!!!!!!!!!! Recently, last the last couple years she had vocal problems. But i went to her concert recently it was Absolutely Amazing. You would never believe a 64 year old woman was singing the way she did, and does. Out of all the female legends still singing and performing her voice is the best preserved, by far!

[77chatham]

Patti is still the best a legend, but she doesnt sound like that anymore

[mm9913]

Patti still has the pipes,she sounds as good as ever, saw her in Boston in 2008 off the chain.

[fonzayo]

This is the BEST!  Over and Over again.

[ProfessorJohnFrink]

Legends! Anyone ever see the post-interview when Joe Cocker admits he was scared out his skull during this duet with Patti Labelle after she came out with that big hair and huge pipes? Classic performance - thx 4 posting!

[10fDemdays]

ProfessorJohnFrink I heard Joe Cocker had no idea who Patti Labelle was, And he was told that she was similair to Diana Ross in regard to singing style. Imagine how he felt when he saw Patti come out with her hair like that and the big voice Hahahah.

[Mouseybev]

I have watched this segment several times this week! What a show!