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Nightbirds

Patti LaBelle
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Song TitleArtist Time Price
listen  1. Lady MarmaladeLabelle (featuring Patti Labelle) 3:57$0.99 Buy Track
listen  2. Somebody SomewhereLabelle 3:24$0.99 Buy Track
listen  3. Are You Lonely?Labelle (featuring Patti Labelle) 3:11$0.99 Buy Track
listen  4. It Took A Long TimeLabelle 4:03$0.99 Buy Track
listen  5. Don't Bring Me DownLabelle 2:48$0.99 Buy Track
listen  6. What Can I Do For You?Labelle (featuring Patti Labelle) 4:02$0.99 Buy Track
listen  7. NightbirdLabelle 3:09$0.99 Buy Track
listen  8. Space ChildrenLabelle 3:02$0.99 Buy Track
listen  9. All Girl BandLabelle 3:49$0.99 Buy Track
listen10. You Turn Me OneLabelle (featuring Patti Labelle) 4:37$0.99 Buy Track


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Disco diva Patti LaBelle was originally a singer in a 60s soul group called The Bluebelles, who enjoyed some moderate success without ever really hitting the big time. In the 70s they renamed to Labelle with Patti as lead singer, and ditched their Atlantic-soul sound for more glam and attitude. They struggled for a while but in 1975 signed with Epic Records and released Nightbirds (1975),… Read more in Amazon's Patti LaBelle Store

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
  • Original Release Date: 1974
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Sony
  • ASIN: B000002532
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #137,010 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars wrong wrong wrong, November 29, 1999
By Robert Cooksey (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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That review makes me wonder if that critic ever actually listened to the album. Nightbirds is a standout because of Nona Hendryx's writing, not in spite of it. While you can certainly accuse Hendryx of not writing bubblegum drek or utilizing threadbare cliches, saying her songs lack melody is just crazy. Two of Nona's most beautiful ballads are here--the title track and "You Turn Me On." Those two songs alone are worth the price of admission, folks! If you are looking for "Funky Town" or "Shake Your Groove Thing," look elsewhere. But if you want some of the most inventive, powerful soul/rock fusion ever made, put this CD in your shopping cart.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Down In Ole' Moulin Rouge!, April 16, 2005
On 1974's 'Nightbirds' Patti,Nona and Sarah all make it clear that when it comes to stanky,sweaty New Orleans R&B and funk they will be the undisputed female champians!"Lady Marmalade" was of course Labelle's big breakthrough single and likely what they'll always be remembered for but the trio also deliver several other funky tunes in a similar vein such as the title track,"Don't Bring me Down","All Girl Band" and "Somebody Somewhere" and these gals truely give the music their all.Patti Labelle and Nona Hendryx never have belted out stronger then they do here and Alen Toussaint's organ and horn heavy arrangements give every song here,even the two ballads a big,punchy sound.But it's not a disco thing-it's all about that hefty rhythm and alot of funkiness.A superb place to introduce yourself to Labelle if you already haven't and just a damn great CD to have!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Labelle Delivers The FUNK!!, January 19, 2005
By Mr. Music Man (Wolf Point, MT) - See all my reviews
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I listened to this cd on my Launchcast radio and had heard almost all of the songs when i decided to buy it. My favortie songs are: LADY MARMALADE (classic) SOMBODY SOMWHERE (Funky man funky) WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU (Disco beats) NIGHTBIRDS (slow jam) YOU TURN ME ON (the line "I come like a pouring rain, each time you call my name" always makes me smile)
They were the HOTTEST group in the 70s and I wish i could have seen them perform. I hear their stage shows were fascinating! I'm glad i have the cd to live back in the 70s everytime i hear it. So if you like funk/soul/disco all roled into one then buy this cd you won't be sorry.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A modest classic
It's a bit of a shame, really, that this album remains the most available from this period of Labelle's career. Read more
Published 5 months ago by C. Macdonald

5.0 out of 5 stars Some things get better with time...
I ownwd this disc previously in the 70's (I believe). We are now in 2008, & it still sounds just as good now as it did then. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Phyllis A. Daniels

5.0 out of 5 stars Pre-disco Seventies gold
A lot of tremendous music got made before disco set its seal of fate on black pop towards the end of the Seventies. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Steelers fan

5.0 out of 5 stars Labelle At Their Heights!
Labelle's NIGHTBIRDS is an enduring classic album, and captures the trio at it's peak creatively, musically & commercially. Read more
Published 23 months ago by gassy goon

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerhouse Vocals and plenty of Soul too !
Having seen Labelle in concert a few times and owning most of these titles on LP AND CD. I can tell you ,they were a musical force to be reckoned with. Read more
Published on October 15, 2006 by W. Nigro

5.0 out of 5 stars Labelle (Nightbirds)
Of the many female vocal groups I've heard over the years in any category, Pop, R&B, Gospel etc. None in my opinion could out sing this group. Read more
Published on May 28, 2006 by LEE

5.0 out of 5 stars Labelle at its best
This is the quintessential Labelle album. I also love their farewell album, Chameleon but Nightbirds is the album that solidified their success. Read more
Published on January 30, 2005 by G. Harrison

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the one of the best
One of the best albums of the 70s, there's no doubt. The vocal harmonies, the arrangements, and Toussaint's production are superfluous. Read more
Published on May 7, 2004 by mikenpeter

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic album
I wouldn't call this disco - to me, this is funky and at times rock-influenced soul music, with great songs and powerful singing. Read more
Published on April 25, 2003 by Kari Aevarsson

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME ALBUM!!!
Never mind this being my favorite Patti LaBelle album (which it is), it's my all-time favorite album, period. Read more
Published on May 22, 2002 by mrfunknsoul

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