Formerly “Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles”, this fabulous group, Nona Hendryx, Sarah Dash and Patti LaBelle, changed their name to “LaBelle” in 1967 and sang, danced, sashayed their way to star status. Always in full costume, they sang great, put on a great show and were just fun.
Their classic album, “Nightbirds”, became a huge hit in 1975, (it included “Lady Marmalade”). The group split in 1976, went their successful separate ways and have returned with a new CD, “Back to Now”, released late last year.
The music is still terrific and judging by the CD cover, “LaBelle” still loves to dress up. I’m happy the ladies are back.
BTW – The group sang back up on the brilliant Laura Nyro album called “Gonna Take A Miracle” in 1971. Excellent.
