With ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ coming closer to its final episode on May 25th, many people have begun to reflect on iconic moments that occurred during its incredible 25-year run. One such moment has the honor of being this week’s From The Vault pick – Patti Labelle’s early 1990s performance of ‘Over The Rainbow’ alongside Oprah herself!
Patti absolutely nailed that performance! Her voice was (and still is) so powerful that she could have easily performed without a microphone!
I can’t think of a single younger singer today who can do what Patti did on that stage with such range, power and control. I just…
51 COMMENTS
James
April 17, 2011 at 2:04 pm
That GIF!!!!!!!!!!!
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Osian
April 17, 2011 at 2:05 pm
Patti is a beast and I love Oprah but that gif stole the damn show lol!
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Bey Boy
April 17, 2011 at 2:06 pm
She is just loud. Beyonce > this old tranny.
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BREEZYTHEBEST
April 17, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Everytime Patti sings this song she takes you to church, not even Aretha can take me to church like Patti,legend.
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Blake Hall
April 17, 2011 at 2:13 pm
Don’t pay attention to @BeyBoy, it is just a troll trying to start a stan war. It is not a real Beyfan.
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Dave
April 17, 2011 at 2:13 pm
Yesss Patti be going INN. & I usually don’t stan but someone will NEVER EVER THINK BEYONCE IS OVER PATTI! PATTI WILL EAT BEYONCE FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, & DINNER ON HER WORST DAYS! Patti >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> random pedestrian in the Sahara Desert >>>>>>>>>>>>> air >>>>>>>>>>> Beyonce.
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Mama Monster Rules All
April 17, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Another overrated black singer. She is just like Jennifer Hudson… LOUD.
Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, & Lady Gaga would put her to shame.
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The G-List Society
April 17, 2011 at 2:16 pm
I almost went to church watching this. Patti is a LEGEND…the Be-yawn-say and Lady Gag and Riha-NOT stans will never understand true talent because they were babies when talent was last around. By the way, Oprah can sing too…let me find out!
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Blake Hall
April 17, 2011 at 2:16 pm
@Dave
Bey Boy is not a real Beyonce stan. It is a troll.
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KIIKD
April 17, 2011 at 2:26 pm
I LIVE FOR THAT KIND OF GIF!
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MJSTAN
April 17, 2011 at 2:34 pm
HONESTLY SPEAKING I DIDNT FIND THAT IMPRESSIVE SHE WAS JUST LOUD, SCREAMING AND SCREAMING ON AND ON LIKE J HUD
WHITNEY,MARIAH, ARETHA AND MINNIE WILL SLAY HER EASILY
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RIRI BEY STAN AKA GROW UP PLEASE!!!!!
April 17, 2011 at 2:35 pm
I can’t think of a sinfgle younger singer today who can do what Patti did on that stage with such range, power and control. I just…
YES INDEED TRENT. NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH
Beyboy is just trying to make Bey fans start some mess. BY GIRl FLY GIRL
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Robert
April 17, 2011 at 2:37 pm
Patti LaBelle > That old fat fart Aretha Franklin. Patti LaBelle should be titled “QUEEN OF SOUL”
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RIRI BEY STAN AKA GROW UP PLEASE!!!!!
April 17, 2011 at 2:39 pm
Another overrated black singer. She is just like Jennifer Hudson… LOUD.
Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, & Lady Gaga would put her to shame
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THIS HAS TO BE THE FUNNIEST THING I HAVE READ TODAY
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royalkev
April 17, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Oh my damn! Patti was going in. I prefer voices like Whitney’s and Mariah, but that was incredible. You have to respect her, she paved the way for them.
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Judge & Jury
April 17, 2011 at 3:15 pm
PATTI LABELLE IS THE REAL DEAL. SHE NEVER LIPS AND ALWAYS SINGS LIVE, GREAT STAGE PERFORMER AND STAGE PRESENCE AS WELL. SHE’S NEVER SMOKED OR DONE DRUGS, ALWAYS KEEPS HER VOICE IN TOP STANDARDS. EVEN TODAY SHE IS THE SAME ALBEIT AT LESS POWER DUE TO AGE. NOW COMPARE THIS TO THE SHIT WE SEE TODAY – BEYAAAWNCE AND LADY CACA AND THEIR BAG OF STUPID TECH TRICKS. LET’S THROW IN KE$HA CRAP, KATY PERRY, AND MR KING AUTO-TUNE HIMSELF, WILL.I.AM.
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UGh
April 17, 2011 at 3:15 pm
lawdamercy!
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Mr. T
April 17, 2011 at 3:22 pm
She sounds like the old women in the church…..LOL. Great voice.
I can see how someone would not like her voice, but Patti is one of the greatest singer. Love Patti.
She is soooo loud…LOL
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ImgunnacheckUboo
April 17, 2011 at 3:29 pm
It’s amazing how good Patti still sounds today, she must take real good care of those pipes.
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Bey_Stan_Btw
April 17, 2011 at 3:35 pm
YESS. I can’t think of anyone that can sing like her either…..But beyonce is Pretty damn close… #Justsayin
#ROUNDIV
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t
April 17, 2011 at 3:38 pm
lol oprah can sing she knda sounds like vanessa wiliams
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TaTa
April 17, 2011 at 3:43 pm
I think people are getting loud mixed up with power and soul.
The person who said that GaGa was better was kidding…. right?
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fab
April 17, 2011 at 3:45 pm
sorry but mariahhhhhhhhhh whooooooo??????????????that is a singer @beboy whatever ure such a jerk is because of people like u that queen bee has so many hater……….. i wonder why her name has to be put here im #1 bee fan but i know paid respect to other singer patty for me is just ………..i don t even know how to describ it any way stop that stupid ass bich act beebye…………..u just dont deserve to be a queen be fan if u really are……………….
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dr_tkwon
April 17, 2011 at 3:50 pm
Did that Idiot seriously put Lady gaga’s name next 2 those two? Lol stan wisely!!!
Anywhat all ȋ̝̊ can think of now is Oprahs hundreds of Staff,ώħå† they gonna do after?
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JohnVidal
April 17, 2011 at 3:56 pm
Another stan war on this post? Is it really necessary?
This was amazing and stunning!!!
But one can easily see (or hear) why she can´t (or couldn´t) reach the level of megarstardom Mariah or Whitney or Celine have.
Lessors are not necessary to be mentioned on here!
And last but not least: WOW this was amazing (again)
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RONALDMATTERS.COM
April 17, 2011 at 4:12 pm
I’m actually surprised that Oprah could hold a note!! Good job Oprah!
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JuanR
April 17, 2011 at 4:15 pm
PATTI IS A LEGEND!
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Texas Girl. Hollywood Dreams.
April 17, 2011 at 4:27 pm
Patti went in! This women is my isnpiration
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Y'all Some F*ucking Haters!!!!!
April 17, 2011 at 4:28 pm
You ppl i’m convinced really are crazy or just plain stupid. Lady Gaga Couldn’t see Patti even if she had the flu broke her legs and was in a wheel chair. Beyonce I’m a fan but if you saw Vh1 Diva’s back in 2004 you’ll know why Patti was the headliner and beyonce was just a featured act. There is a difference between screaming and singing. Jennifer Hudson is a screamer. Patti Just has crazy range. I’m not sure why you all hate on everybody that’s not Lady gaga,Rihanna,Katy, or Beyonce. But get Real NO new singing act is near Patti,Aretha,Chaka,Natalie,Whitney,Mariah,Barbra,Ella,Mahalia,Donna!!! None so get off that delusional trip you’re all on
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JohnVidal
April 17, 2011 at 5:19 pm
@Y’all Some F*ucking Haters!!!!!
LOL So fucking great your comment!!!
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I really try to be real here
April 17, 2011 at 5:30 pm
you wanna know why pple hate everyone who’s name aren’t Gaga or Beyonce????
i tell you why…because right now it’s their time to shine!they represent our generation believe it or not…bu that’s the truth…and her voice(Patti’s) isn’t unique and that good at it just all… so stop hatin okay?
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Bey'knight
April 17, 2011 at 5:36 pm
@judge and jury
I cant believe u just said BEYAWNCE
next u bring up bull about not being bias
Beyonce is just too sensational. Her name on every single post!
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Mr.M
April 17, 2011 at 6:06 pm
Xtina can do better!
THE VOICE OF THE GENERATION >>>> ALL YOUR FAVS
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Dev
April 17, 2011 at 7:03 pm
People say Beyonce because they have no musical knowledge, no culture and are about 12.
Patti has range, Thats some 3D vocals
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beestan
April 17, 2011 at 7:20 pm
love patti….. i cant believe romeo miller went to dance rehearsals without wearing boxers , view the uncensored image at http://kelsnetwork.blogspot.com/
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THE UNDISPUTED QUEEN OF POP
April 17, 2011 at 7:29 pm
@Mr. M Are u talking about the girl that butchered the National Anthem? LMFAO GIRL BYE!! @Judge and Jury You are clearly delusional and stupid ass hell to say QUEEN B uses gimmicks to sing. THE QUEEN is one of the best singers of this generation and she didnt use auto tune or anything else to get where she is, to be one of the leading ladies in music with oustanding vocal techniques. @ Girl-List Society Dont put all THE QUEEN stans in a bunch, because clearly I am one and i know THE QUEEN cant mess with the prime Whitney and Mariah, Aretha and Patti, when it comes to singing. Some of u people, i swear have a pea for a brain seriously! Gaga or Rihanna or Britney should never and i mean never, be mention when it comes to the greatest singers of all time. PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THE CRACK, METH, POWDER AND ALL THE OTHER DRUGS U DELUSIONAL IDIOTS ARE TAKING!!!
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MISHKA
April 17, 2011 at 7:55 pm
“I can’t think of a single younger singer today who can do what Patti did on that stage with such range, power and control. “
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I can think of A LOT of younger singers today who CAN’T even do Oprah’s background vocals. For real.
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JohnVidal
April 17, 2011 at 8:07 pm
@MISHKA
LOL I know at least Britney, Rihanna, Kesha and J.No!!! At least those ones.
This post is becoming funny cos lessors are being taught. And despised. Just what they deserve
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Yinka
April 17, 2011 at 11:23 pm
Hmmm. While Patti is legendary by far compared to anyone else with her 3D Vocals…Im not fond of someone sing-screaming in Somewhere Over the Rainbow lol
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Way Back When
April 17, 2011 at 11:50 pm
No one to day can compare… NO ONE.. j hud is about as close as we’re going to get and even she cant touch patti… Patti has a hell of a vocal range, there is NOTHING she cant sing…. i remember when christina and the other girls were performing moulin rouge and then patti came out and shitted on everybody… Every now and again i get embarassed when i look at the state that music has come to. nobody out has much of a vocal range anymore. smh…
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Travis
April 18, 2011 at 1:59 am
Fantasia could. Because she slayed all performers at patti UNCF tribute. I’m just saying
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Anne
April 18, 2011 at 4:19 am
First, the legendary Patti is one of the best vocally no doubt. However, personally I’m a bigger Aretha fan because in my opinion she has more classics and a slight edge on vocal style. Second, @ THE G-LIST SOCIETY and others, I’m not sure about other contemporary artists, but I know for a fact that not all of Beyonce’s fans are youngsters. Let’s just say that I, for example, have been buying music long enough to have purchased Prince’s 1978 debut album “For You” from the record store on vinyl. Although I grew up listening to ladies like Aretha, Patti, Gladys, Natalie Cole, Stephanie Mills, Deniece Williams, Teena Marie, etc., I STILL appreciate Beyonce’s vocal ability. I think Beyonce can hang with the ladies above vocally, even at their peaks, and she can certainly out perform her contemporary competition. Beyonce may not “blow” the entire time she is on stage, but that’s not because she couldn’t if she wanted to; she’d rather display that ability along with the sultry, soft, beautiful side of her voice that compares to such artists above like Stephanie Mills, Teena Marie, and Natalie Cole. Beyonce takes a little from all of the ladies above and throws in her contemporary R&B/pop style and it all adds up to a highlly capable vocalist.
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LOVE > HATE
April 18, 2011 at 5:43 am
YES PATTI did a SUPERB job as always. I truly respect and love that woman.
People really need to stop with the comparison. Even if u don’t think Patti and/or her voice is amazing at least realize that she has a unique voice and talent that extremely few other artist possess.
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browngirl
April 18, 2011 at 9:05 am
this was before i was even born
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jojofan
April 18, 2011 at 10:51 am
for sure the younger generations cannot surpass Whitney, Mariah and Patti but there are a lot of young and talented singers just waiting for their time to shine : Tiffany Evans, JoJo, Karina Pasian, Charice. You know the best singers in the world aren’t all american or british. Charice’s been 2 times on Glee. She’s amazing. Check her out : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anHOaaoBsiY
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KD
April 18, 2011 at 1:00 pm
While in no way denying her singing ability I absolutely without a doubt feel she butchered that song, it was almost unrecognizable. I did not like it at all.
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jrizza
April 18, 2011 at 1:04 pm
I’m sorry but Patti would slay each and every bitch yall just hyped up best believe. Obviously she can’t today, but back in the day she would SLAY all of them!!!
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HUDSON MORRIGAN
April 18, 2011 at 3:10 pm
Obviously you bitches haven’t had the pleasure of seeing Patti live
Her voice is just as big and her range is just as wide as it was 20 years ago
Her voice is so big she could easily be an opera singer
Her voice has a really metallic edge which is not for everybody’s taste
But she is a fantastic singer and there’s no one nowadays who can touch her vocal range and power, except for perhaps Monica Naranjo (Spain) and Vanessa Amorosi (Australia), but no Beyonces or JHuds.
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theman
April 18, 2011 at 4:56 pm
Patti is amazing, and she can flatout blow. She’s a true vocalist, and one of the greatest to ever do it.
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georgina watts
April 18, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Singggggggg girl!!!!!
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Immaculate
May 3, 2011 at 10:13 am
Patti LaBelle is Soul!!. .And She wil PuT all these y0ung diva-rettes To shame with only 1 song!
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