NOW SEE THIS: Patti LaBelle kills it on the BET Awards singing "Purple Rain"

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NOW SEE THIS: Patti LaBelle kills it on the BET Awards singing "Purple Rain"

POSTED: Monday, June 28, 2010, 2:39 PM

Filed Under: Music | Now See This | TV

Dan Gross tipped us off to this performance but its so mind-blowingly good we couldn't resist a repost. Wynnewood denizen Patti LaBelle simply murders "Purple Rain" during a Prince tribute at last night's BET awards. I love the Purple One's reaction shots in the crowd, which can essentially be translated into "Daaaaaaaamn, girl."

mike

Posted 2010-06-28 11:24:30

was she in labor on stage? at her age?

mike

Posted 2010-06-28 11:25:53

Honestly all that lady can do is yell.  She doesnt sing anymore.  There's no range, nuance or skill ...

ArtsBeatLA

Posted 2010-06-28 12:28:38

LOL - in labor!  Prince really looked like he was trying not to look embarrassed.   So *NOT* "mind-blowingly good"  my dear.

Posted 2010-06-28 12:52:45

Simply the best! At 66 still going strong as ever!  Haters, fall back.

Posted 2010-06-29 19:46:09

CAN YOU SING????

IF NOT SHUT THE HELL UP

shayla

Posted 2010-07-16 15:34:31

all of you are crazy, she's on of the best unlike these none singing stars that are out today..And fyi Prince and Pattie are close as hell and his expression was love not embarrassment

jamel

Posted 2010-07-19 21:16:32

for your info Patti Labelle is an Icon and legend and at this point in her career she doesnt have ANYTHING TO PROVE!!!! in your career can you say that?  there's not a voice out there that can compare and now she can sing or not when she chooses and its apparent that she is star quality you whoever you are were not inviting to perform  on that stage so your in no way an authority to judge your some young thing who doesnt know or appreciate  a voice !!

rodney

Posted 2010-09-15 22:02:29

Patti was simply the best. Not oonly did she out perform her younger counterparts with style, but did the same with her outstanding range...

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