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Quiz about The Godmother of Soul Patti LaBelle
Quiz about The Godmother of Soul Patti LaBelle

The "Godmother of Soul" Patti LaBelle Quiz


Patricia Louise Holt is best known as R&B singer Patti LaBelle. She is affectionately known as the "Godmother of Soul". This quiz is about this Philadelphia born singer.

A multiple-choice quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
workisboring
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
409,450
Updated
Jul 27 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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117
Author's Note: TRIC X
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Question 1 of 10
1. Patti Labelle started her career as a member of which singing group? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Patti Labelle was the lead singer of the group Labelle. What was the group's 1974 signature song? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which song from Patti Labelle's solo debut album became one of her concert staples? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which 1983 Patti Labelle hit single was about a person pursuing an unsuspecting love interest? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 1981, Patti Labelle recorded a version which famous movie song? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Patti Labelle's 1985 breakthrough hit was about a woman positively changing her outlook on life. What was the name of this song? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Patti Labelle recorded which of the following songs for the soundtrack to the late 1984 movie "Beverly Hills Cop"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Patti Labelle had a duet in 1986 called "On My Own" with which singer? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1992, Celine Dion covered which Patti Labelle song? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Patti Labelle won the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance Grammy in 1992 for which album? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Patti Labelle started her career as a member of which singing group?

Answer: The Bluebelles

Patti LaBelle, Cindy Birdsong, Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash formed the Bluebells in 1962. The group's signature songs include "Down the Aisle (The Wedding Song)" in 1963 and "You'll Never Walk Alone" in 1964. After some membership changes, the Bluebelles evolved to become Labelle in 1971.
2. Patti Labelle was the lead singer of the group Labelle. What was the group's 1974 signature song?

Answer: Lady Marmalade

Labelle released their signature song "Lady Marmalade" in 1975. Labelle's version of the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2003.

Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mưa and Pink recorded the song in for the 2001 movie "Moulin Rouge!". All Saints recorded a version of the song in 1998.
3. Which song from Patti Labelle's solo debut album became one of her concert staples?

Answer: You Are My Friend

"You Are My Friend" was a ballad from Patti Labelle's 1978 self-titled debut solo album. This song is a staple for any of Labelle's live performances. Sylvester, Shirley Caesar and Faith Evans all recorded a cover of this song.
4. Which 1983 Patti Labelle hit single was about a person pursuing an unsuspecting love interest?

Answer: If Only You Knew

Patti Labelle recorded the song "If Only You Knew" for her 1983 album "I'm in Love Again". The song became Labelle's first solo number one hit single on the US Billboard Hot R&B Singles Chart. The success of the single helped her "I'm in Love Again" album reach Gold Album status in the United States.
5. In 1981, Patti Labelle recorded a version which famous movie song?

Answer: Over the Rainbow

The song "Over the Rainbow" was sung by Judy Garland in the 1939 movie "The Wizard of Oz". The American Film Institute named Garland's version of the song best movie song on the "AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs" list. Patti Labelle recorded the song for her 1981 "The Spirit's in It" album.
6. Patti Labelle's 1985 breakthrough hit was about a woman positively changing her outlook on life. What was the name of this song?

Answer: New Attitude

Patti Labelle recorded the song "New Attitude" for the soundtrack to the late 1984 movie "Beverly Hills Cop". The song was Labelle's first top twenty hit on the charts in the United States. In the song's music video, Patti Labelle underwent a fashion makeover.
7. Patti Labelle recorded which of the following songs for the soundtrack to the late 1984 movie "Beverly Hills Cop"?

Answer: Stir It Up

Patti Labelle recorded a second song for the soundtrack to the late 1984 movie "Beverly Hills Cop". This tune was also used as the theme song to the 1985 sitcom "Stir Crazy".
8. Patti Labelle had a duet in 1986 called "On My Own" with which singer?

Answer: Michael McDonald

The duet "On My Own" by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald was recorded for Patti LaBelle's 1986 album "Winner in You". This version of the song was nominated for the Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 1986. The song was also recorded by Dionne Warwick and Reba McEntire.
9. In 1992, Celine Dion covered which Patti Labelle song?

Answer: If You Asked Me To

Patti Labelle recorded the song "If You Asked Me To" for her 1989 studio album "Be Yourself". Labelle's version of the song for the 1989 James Bond film "Licence to Kill". Celine Dion covered this song for her 1992 self-titled album.
10. Patti Labelle won the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance Grammy in 1992 for which album?

Answer: Burnin'

Patti Labelle released her album "Burnin'" on October 1, 1991. The album was certified gold in the United States. The album won the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance Grammy.
Source: Author workisboring

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