Sheeeshhhh I just came from the 1993 Essence Awards video with her singing _Aint No Way_ and she tore this stage up again! I'm thankful to have seen her live in 2023 and the power is still there.
That organist was my late husband Nathaniel "Crocket" Wilkie, who was Patti's assistant Musical Director for 22 years. He passed away in May 2007 at the age of 51 of Heart Disease. Also directing the choir was Patti's Musical Director James "Bud" Ellison whom has also passed away in October 2005 at the age of 52 of cancer. People wake up and take care of yourselves.
I have studied music for 23 years and Ms. Patti is the only vocalist out there who can bring tears to my eyes. I remember being six years old and listening to her sing Over the Rainbow - I was hooked from that moment on. Yes, some of her performances are better than others, but there is still no other like Patti LaBelle.
When you sing to someone and look directly into their eyes the way that she does in this performance lets all of us know that it's coming straight from her heart!
PRAISE HIM MOTHER!!!(4:13) Cuz Patti Almost Made Me CHAIR-BUCK here at work! I swear I was seconds away from EXPLODING! OMG! This Woman Is Phenomenal!! Both are:)Oseola & Patti!
Patti, with all the success she has had, and still has, seems so freakin' humble and down to earth it's amazing. She's a great example of how superstars should act.
This is my favorite performance by Patti. Did she bring the house down or WHAT??!?!? I love the fact that patti gives back to others and humbly shows love to others.
In a career literally covered with show-stopping performances, this by far in my estimation is one of Miss Patti's greatest! Her vocals were dead on, her sincerity was spot on, and her connection with the audience was perfect. They certainly don't make em like her anymore, especially this new breed of girl singers. What a crying shame that Patti is not in the rock and roll hall of fame yet.
I remember watching this special tribute and I was so moved by Ms. LaBelle's performance. If you want a song done right, let Patti sing it, 'cause no one else can do it justice!
She's gonna make me shout and I'm usually just a crier ! That gown is so perfect and beautiful. To those who raised me: Laura, Louise, and Alice---it was in vain !
Miss Osceola McCarty was a wonderful, wonderful very caring woman in life. She didn't have very much but she cared enough to give all she had to help educate those in need. Miss McCarty May your loving soul rest eternally in Heavenly Divine peace. Miss LaBelle you're an awesome singer and person. God bless you as well.
I am not a Patti Labelle fan, though I do enjoy several of her songs. My last semester of college (Fall '06) I came across this performance and after watching it back-to-back several times, (I'll admit that) I cried like a baby. This was such a powerful tribute to one of the greatest people in the world, the late Osceola McCarty. After a while, the footage was removed from TH-cam, but I'm SOOOOOO glad to find it on here again! Thanks for posting!
I agree with you. Love all of her videos on here from the 80's, but, damn! All of the tribute videos and such from the 90's just make my hair stand up!
I am so sorry for your lost, I lost serveral of my love ones back in 2006 and just lost a aunt a month ago. I am and always will be a big Patti fan, your husband and bud did such great work for her and touching all of our lives with their talent. Thank you for sharing your husband with us all
She is the voice of God recycled, no one like her, I must go see her before she leaves us, I can't think of anyone with such power, and magnificent presence.
Beautiful woman = Labelle!!!! Patti Labelle Is an International Global Icon. She is just not famous in the United States but all over the country. She Has let that 5 octave range take her to the top. It has been Stated that she is the only Vocalist that can out belt an opera singer and have the lowest register doing it. Patti is Fantastic. Shes got a voice on her that will bring you litteraly to your knees. Shes a blessing. And shes Patti Labelle.
Wow! I absolutely am jealous of miss Patti! No one is as humble and giving on the national level as mrs. Labelle. How awesome would it be to let GOD use you in such a powerful way for an entire lifetime!!! I am so blessed every video that patti has ever been in, even in her "secular songs" as she would say! I am just a 24 year old white girl who loves respects and is truly inspired to PASS IT ON when GOD gives the opportunity to do so! I only wish to meet and have a moment w Patti. Then my
I have been looking for this particular performance of Patti's but had forgotten the name of the song. When I found it here; I felt my soul lift up. I cried the entire time. Some times we have a tendency to forget just how good God is. Patti just reminded us. The woman is gifted, no matter how you look at it. So was Ms. McCarty.
Aww Patti Labelle as fresh as the day I heard her voice so long ago. Like Aretha true to the music and soul. there is a place in heaven for those girls! Legends of Earth and Heaven! The Heavens will rock when they join!
I just googled this wonderful woman. I couldn't wait to see just what it was that she had done to get everyone so thankful. I enjoyed seeing people giving God His well deserved Glory in this wonderful event. Praise the Lord.
Wow her voice's power and range especially from 2:36 on gives me chills... This is one of her best performances ,I think, and so humble to bow and give such a wonderful tribute to a woman who valued kids and education.
If I can help somebody as we travel along ( with my stories) then my living shall not be in vain......this is the song that came to mind as I was writing some subtitles for my website, in the welcome section...... Alan:)
Osceola! Learn what she did! She deserved this tributary song. Thank you Ms. Labelle
I remember the first time I saw this clip about 15 years ago. This song popped in my head today and I had to come back and listen to it ❤️
Still loving this performance in 2023
Sheeeshhhh I just came from the 1993 Essence Awards video with her singing _Aint No Way_ and she tore this stage up again! I'm thankful to have seen her live in 2023 and the power is still there.
I believe the money that Ms. McCarthy saved is still helping students till this day.
Am I the only one that comes back to this clip many times over??????????????......This is just therapy for my SOUL!
AMEN!!!!!1
@Tobias2013 I feel you my brother...I'm only 17 but I listen to Patti LaBelle every day! When I first listen to this, I just felt like SHOUTING!!
Meeee!!!
Tobias2013 yes December 2019😊
I remember watching this when it 1st aired and it still moves me
That organist was my late husband Nathaniel "Crocket" Wilkie, who was Patti's assistant Musical Director for 22 years. He passed away in May 2007 at the age of 51 of Heart Disease. Also directing the choir was Patti's Musical Director James "Bud" Ellison whom has also passed away in October 2005 at the age of 52 of cancer. People wake up and take care of yourselves.
ABBA BABA I’m sorry for your loss 🙏🏾
Sorry for your lost , he was great , added a lot to the band
How are you doing nowadays? I pray you are well and blessed with the Lords strength prayers 🙏🏾 to you!
When momma caught the spirit after patti hit that note, I lost it, ( Tears ) HALLELUJAH !!!!!!!!
That messed me up so badly, I almost blacked out. LORD HA MERCY!
Oseola McCarty is one of our true American Heroes and Patti LaBelle's tribute to her is nothing short of AMAZING!
I play the melisma @ 3:35 over and over again. I love how she projects, pull the mic from her big voice, and effortlessly executes it.
She is a true professional. I love how she went from a speaking voice into a full on head voice with her introductory adlib. Sing, Queen Patti.
Okay!!!!!
Patti SHO-NUFF knows how to give a tribute! 👑
Crying like it's my first time seeing it again.
This is therapy in 2023
When she knelt before her.... 😪
Priceless. Even in 2021 I feel the same emotion I did the night this aired.
As I study classical singing and Opera I must truly say that Patti Labelle Is thé définitive singer. So much energy, so much class. Love her so much
Would u say she's a dramatic soprano
@@TheBoss-vm7eh That's what her a millionaire singer. The dramatic effect.
AMEN 🙏🙏 And Another Big AMEN 🙏🙏.. Blue's & Opera, And Church.. All Wrapped 🎁 In One.. Queen Patti Saluting Another Queen 👑.
One of the best singers in the world!! bless ya name
Sing it Ms. Patti! Sing it!
I have studied music for 23 years and Ms. Patti is the only vocalist out there who can bring tears to my eyes. I remember being six years old and listening to her sing Over the Rainbow - I was hooked from that moment on. Yes, some of her performances are better than others, but there is still no other like Patti LaBelle.
Now that is how you honor someone.
Yes!!!
Yes indeed! You don’t see it done like this anymore for sure.
2:36-2:46.... No words! Love it! No one like Ms. Patti!
When you sing to someone and look directly into their eyes the way that she does in this performance lets all of us know that it's coming straight from her heart!
2019....none can touch this.
The way she demonstrated several times that she did not need the aid of the mic. That C6 was straight MURDER!!
And she can still hit it at 77.
Aretha had the Hits, Whitney had The Voice & Patti has The Vocals.
Purple represents royalty and Ms. LaBelle brought the house down as only she can. ROYAL PERFORMANCE DIVA PROFESSOR!
Patti tore that song up. It is my favorite performance by her because she was giving tribute to a remarkable woman.
This here makes me cry on some realness
Amen LORDDDDDDDD... im in tears at my desk
I don't know how Patti does it them notes are phenomenal. 🔥 🎶 yes I'm here in 202WON 🙌
This is so beautiful. I can't imagine a more perfect singer for this particular type of honor. I have loved this performance for years.
PRAISE HIM MOTHER!!!(4:13) Cuz Patti Almost Made Me CHAIR-BUCK here at work! I swear I was seconds away from EXPLODING!
OMG! This Woman Is Phenomenal!!
Both are:)Oseola & Patti!
No Patti did not send "church mother" into Full Praise.....!!!
That messed me UP!
@@KevinETaylor ...she has that wig on tight..lol
Oh yes she did
Yes she did!!!!
i remember watching this and everybody in the house started crying
That how you know that her gift is real. Emotion
It made me cry when I originally saw it. It was a special night for a special woman
You better enter that stage like an beautiful powerful force of nature!! Queen Patti!!!
There are no words to say about this unbelievable woman! Patti!
Patti, with all the success she has had, and still has, seems so freakin' humble and down to earth it's amazing. She's a great example of how superstars should act.
I got to try one more time to watch this without crying.
why does she even have a mic on this performance. its apparent several times that her voice is ALL THROUGHOUT that place.
Thank you mama Patti LaBelle for that amazing/heartfelt tribute....💘
I feel blessed to see someone saluted like Ms. McCarty. You can see the inner and outer beauty is this great lady. And Patti just made it better
Patti SANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNG that song!
Will my living be in vain by clasrk sisters
We very g to the
Clark sisters will my living be in vain
This is my favorite performance by Patti. Did she bring the house down or WHAT??!?!? I love the fact that patti gives back to others and humbly shows love to others.
In a career literally covered with show-stopping performances, this by far in my estimation is one of Miss Patti's greatest! Her vocals were dead on, her sincerity was spot on, and her connection with the audience was perfect. They certainly don't make em like her anymore, especially this new breed of girl singers. What a crying shame that Patti is not in the rock and roll hall of fame yet.
I remember watching this special tribute and I was so moved by Ms. LaBelle's performance. If you want a song done right, let Patti sing it, 'cause no one else can do it justice!
Patti LaBelle never recorded this for any of her cd's. Patti sangt this one time for the honor of Oseola McCarty tribute, on the Essence Awards.
She move SPIRITS!!!!!!!!!!
OMG!!! I'm crying at this moving performance.
She's gonna make me shout and I'm usually just a crier ! That gown is so perfect and beautiful.
To those who raised me: Laura, Louise, and Alice---it was in vain !
Miss Osceola McCarty was a wonderful, wonderful very caring woman in life. She didn't have very much but she cared enough to give all she had to help educate those in need. Miss McCarty May your loving soul rest eternally in Heavenly Divine peace. Miss LaBelle you're an awesome singer and person. God bless you as well.
TEARS!! WOW
PATTI COMMANDS A STAGE, WHAT A NATIONAL TREASURE SHE IS!!!!!
I am not a Patti Labelle fan, though I do enjoy several of her songs. My last semester of college (Fall '06) I came across this performance and after watching it back-to-back several times, (I'll admit that) I cried like a baby. This was such a powerful tribute to one of the greatest people in the world, the late Osceola McCarty.
After a while, the footage was removed from TH-cam, but I'm SOOOOOO glad to find it on here again! Thanks for posting!
I agree. For R&B I think Diana and Aretha are the best but that's just me. But for this type of performance Patti is the best.
pnyc1969 Diana? Really?
@@nycp1969 I'd say for Pop Diana is the best and R&B it's Aretha, Gladys and Patti
Jamal S. I’d have to so say the beat pure voices, down right leave it all on the stage performer/singer to ever grace a stage would be Patti...
@@jamals.8786 Precisely. Diana is nobody's R&B diva.
I agree with you. Love all of her videos on here from the 80's, but, damn! All of the tribute videos and such from the 90's just make my hair stand up!
PATTI LOOKS GORGEOUS!!!!!
Simply Wonderful! Patti You Are A True Living Legend! I LOVE YOU MISS PATTI! GOD BLESS YOU! AND THANKS FOR POSTING THIS VIDEO! =)
I am so sorry for your lost, I lost serveral of my love ones back in 2006 and just lost a aunt a month ago. I am and always will be a big Patti fan, your husband and bud did such great work for her and touching all of our lives with their talent. Thank you for sharing your husband with us all
Every so often heaven lets a little light shine down through the voices God has blessed :) and we get to see it.
Ms Patti is A precious Jewel in this Earth❤
I never forget this it was in 1996
Patti perform a flawless vocal salute to, 'Ms.McCarty..
Ms. Patti is FANTASTIC!
She is the voice of God recycled, no one like her, I must go see her before she leaves us, I can't think of anyone with such power, and magnificent presence.
Patti is sings the heck out that song. I love her 😊
NOW that is a DIVA, that Dress that voice, SHE WORKED IT!!
That C6 was nothing but the TRUTH!!
WoW. This was so amazing. Im speechless
Beautiful woman = Labelle!!!! Patti Labelle Is an International Global Icon. She is just not famous in the United States but all over the country. She Has let that 5 octave range take her to the top. It has been Stated that she is the only Vocalist that can out belt an opera singer and have the lowest register doing it. Patti is Fantastic. Shes got a voice on her that will bring you litteraly to your knees. Shes a blessing. And shes Patti Labelle.
OMG!!! I've been longing to see this again since it originally aired. Thanks for posting.
got me out my seats mama don't play lol
Glory to God in the Highest and Peace goodwill on Earth + Miss Patti's Voice!!!!! Peace, Love and all of Gods Blessings to you Miss Patti. Hotep.
Wow! I absolutely am jealous of miss Patti! No one is as humble and giving on the national level as mrs. Labelle. How awesome would it be to let GOD use you in such a powerful way for an entire lifetime!!! I am so blessed every video that patti has ever been in, even in her "secular songs" as she would say! I am just a 24 year old white girl who loves respects and is truly inspired to PASS IT ON when GOD gives the opportunity to do so! I only wish to meet and have a moment w Patti. Then my
Man I have been looking for this video....GOD when you are blessed....it feels like heaven....Thanks 4 posting...
I have been looking for this particular performance of Patti's but had forgotten the name of the song. When I found it here; I felt my soul lift up. I cried the entire time. Some times we have a tendency to forget just how good God is. Patti just reminded us. The woman is gifted, no matter how you look at it. So was Ms. McCarty.
I love you mrs patty and that dresss i wish ihad it its gourgous
Aww Patti Labelle as fresh as the day I heard her voice so long ago. Like Aretha true to the music and soul. there is a place in heaven for those girls! Legends of Earth and Heaven! The Heavens will rock when they join!
Amen
Yes Queen.
T H E GREATEST LIVE PERFORMER ON EARTH.
I just googled this wonderful woman. I couldn't wait to see just what it was that she had done to get everyone so thankful. I enjoyed seeing people giving God His well deserved Glory in this wonderful event. Praise the Lord.
Pure PERFECTION!!!!!
Majestic! This woman is blessed and we are blessed having heard her sing.
That was soooooooo sweet....I just fainted.
Understanding the truth the queen
So Beautiful.
Beautiful ❤️
OOO MMM GGG Ms.Holte SANG the purple Iff that dress lol GoD Bless Her I loved her So So so much
How could anyone click down to this video. What is not to like? I am crying as I write this; it was so touching.
PREACH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you
Love Miss Patti!!!!!!!
She's the best singer hat EVER has walked earth!!!EVER!!!!!!
Love It!!
OHHHHHH PATTI!!!!!!!!!
Man...Those people jumped to their feet not stand, they jumped. That's what I'm talking about!
Holla Back.....
I must admit there are only two women in the music business that have that type of power that's Patti LaBelle, and Aretha.
Patti received an NAACP Image Award for this performance and was nominated for an emmy award too. The emmy she didn't win.
YES Miss Patti, your living will not be in vain.
OH HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!!
@umaralmokhtar Brother On THat Organ Was Making It Talk......
Wow her voice's power and range especially from 2:36 on gives me chills... This is one of her best performances ,I think, and so humble to bow and give such a wonderful tribute to a woman who valued kids and education.
3:50!!!!!!!!!!!! YAAAAAAAASSSS
to recieve crown of life you first have to give your life to christ and live a life unto him
If I can help somebody as we travel along ( with my stories) then my living shall not be in vain......this is the song that came to mind as I was writing some subtitles for my website, in the welcome section...... Alan:)