People
Patti Labelle & the Bluebelles, Patti LaBelle
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People, People who need people, Are the luckiest people in the world We're children, needing other children And yet letting a grown-up pride Hide all the need inside Acting more like children than children Lovers are very special people They're the luckiest people in the world With one person one very special person A feeling deep in your soul Says you were half now you're whole No more hunger and thirst But first be a person who needs people. People who need people Are the luckiest people in the world With one person one very special person No more hunger and thirst But first be a person who needs people People who need people Are the luckiest people in the world
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Written by: Carmine Appice, Mark Stein, Tim Bogert, Vincent Martell
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundPatti LaBelle, whose real name is Patricia Louise Holte, became an iconic R&B vocalist after starting her career as a lead singer of a band named "LaBelle". She's best known for her strong vocals and her passionate stage performances.
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Song TitleThe song "People" is a cover of a song originally sung by Barbra Streisand in the 1964 Broadway musical "Funny Girl".
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Release DateThe cover of the song "People" by Patti LaBelle was recorded and released as part of her album "I'm in Love Again" in 1983.
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Album SuccessThe album "I'm in Love Again" was quite successful. It was Patti LaBelle's second album to reach gold status, selling more than 500,000 copies.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "People" wasn't released as a single, it's well respected among fans and critics for Patti LaBelle's soulful take on the Broadway classic.
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GenreThe song "People" by Patti LaBelle falls under the soul and pop genre and showcases the artist’s powerful high belting register.
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Lyrics InsightThe lyrics of "People" speak to the importance of having meaningful connections with others and how those relationships shape our lives.
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Live PerformancesPatti LaBelle has incorporated "People" into many of her live performances, often adding her unique style and flair to the song.
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RecognitionPatti LaBelle's cover of "People" has been recognized for its humanitarian message and is often played in gatherings that celebrate unity and togetherness.
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Later CollaborationsBarbra Streisand, the original singer of "People", and Patti LaBelle later sang together in a concert held at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, setting a remarkable moment in music history.
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Other CoversPatti LaBelle's rendition of "People" stands among covers by other notable artists such as Diana Ross and The Supremes, and Stevie Wonder.
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