Month: September 2016

Patti LaBelle | The Diva Series

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Miss Patti LaBelle was the moving force behind the 70s Soul group LaBelle and their signature song Lady Marmalade made them international superstars. Patti’s powerful vocals made her a standout in the group (though they subsequently reformed in the 90s) as she eventually went solo with a sustained and successful career that has lasted decades.

From Gospel and Ballads (The Best Is Yet to Come, On My Own) and Disco (Music Is My Way of Life) to 80’s pop (New Attitude, Stir It Up) and 90s R&B/House (Turn It Out, Shoe on the Other Foot, When You Talk about Love) the woman is a force to be reckoned with.

I’m sorry that I cannot spend more time providing accolades to Miss Patti, but I just literally escaped a two-day nightmare from Emory (world-renowned hospital) with my IV still embedded yesterday and just saw my PCP who has now gotten me a bed at a neighboring hospital which he is affiliated. Long story, but I’m not in the best of shape these days.

I just wanted to make sure I got this out since it’s been complete for a couple of weeks now and let’s face it, WHO DOESN’T LOVE PATTI? I’ll slap you down if you say you don’t because you haven’t listened to this magnificent representation (albeit limited) of her contributions to house music.

Without further ado, Party Favorz is thrilled to induct Miss Patti LaBelle into the Diva Hall of Fame.

Album : Patti LaBelle | The Diva Series
Genre : Circuit, Disco, House, Very Gay
Year : 2016
Total Time : 1:10:15
  1. Shoe Was On The Other Foot (Tony Moran’s Miss Patti’s Anthem)
  2. The Right Kinda Lover (Darrin Friedman & Hex Hector Tribal Club Remix)
  3. Superlover (Mark Picchiotti Club Mix)
  4. When You Talk About Love (Hex Hector Main Club Mix)
  5. Music Is My Way Of Life (Joey Negro Funk In The Music Mix)
  6. New Day (Josh Harris Studio 54 Mixshow)
  7. Something More (Quentin Harris Remix)
  8. Turn It Out (Frankie Knuckles ”The Bomb” Mix)
  9. New Attitude (Disco Diamonds Remix)
  10. Lady Marmalade (Extended Remix Long Version)

Bette Midler | Divine Miss M | The Diva Series

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Bette Midler has been on my shortlist of inductions into the Diva Hall of Fame for a very long time and for a good reason. I’ve been hoping and praying she might release an album of all-new material, which would generate new remixes for inclusion in a comprehensive set featuring the Divine Miss M.

While no such album has materialized, she still records and tours. Lately, much of her focus has been on classics, which frankly showcase her amazing vocal elasticity. From the aforementioned classics (50’s, 60’s, you name it) to rock, house, ballads, and yes even disco (I’ve got a rare remastered recording you’re going to be tickled pink over included), there ain’t nothing this woman can’t tackle.

Bette is a Grammy, Emmy, Golden Globe winner, and Oscar nominee for best actress in one of my all-time favorite movies The Rose (she was robbed of the Oscar IMHO), and is a well-known NYC green/environmental activist. Then there is Beaches, a movie we gay folk hold near and dear to our hearts. If you’ve never seen it, you can keep your gay card as long as you do but also keep a box of Kleenex by your side because you’re gonna need it.

From Broadway and bathhouses to sold-out comedy tours and concerts, there isn’t anything the woman hasn’t accomplished in life. Well, maybe one. Girlfriend, you and Cher need to hook up and do a duet, movie, or something. You both complement each other perfectly, so we’ll just throw that on our bucket list and bow down to the DIVA goddess’ and hope they answer our prayers (fingers crossed).

This set was fairly easy to put together and after a request from one of my longtime followers, I decided now was the time. Marshall, this one’s for you. ENJOY!

Album : Bette Midler | The Diva Series
Genre : Circuit, Disco, House, Very Gay
Year : 2016
Total Time : 1:09:36
  1. I’m Beautiful (Brinsley Evans Back To The Scene Of The Crime Mix)
  2. Beast Of Burden (Matt Pop Mix)
  3. Married Men (12” Disco Single)
  4. In These Shoes (Mark’s Heels To Platforms Vocal Mix)
  5. Fever (L.E.X. Bette’s On Fire Mixshow)
  6. I’m Beautiful (Victor Calderone Main Vocal Mix)
  7. Wind Beneath My Wings (Danny M Club Remix)
  8. The Rose (Jaimie J Circuit Mix)
  9. Be My Baby (7th Heaven Extended More Edit)
  10. To Deserve You (Arif’s Club Mix)
  11. Do You Want To Dance (Mr. Ultrafino Retouch)
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