Name: Gems by Patti Labelle
Brand: Patti LaBelle
SKU: 8811087029
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (84 reviews)

ALBUM

Patti LaBelle's ballad-heavy 1994 album, Gems, doesn't necessarily rank as one of the singer's crowning achievements, but as the title (and cliché) implies, this set certainly offers more than a few gems to unearth. Gems also features a couple of prolific productions courtesy of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis (on the set's up-tempo first single, "The Right Kinda Lover") and new jack swing maestro Teddy Riley (on LaBelle's mellow yet hypnotic cover of DeBarge's "All This Love"). The true standout, however, is "Stay in My Corner." That song, with its gospel undertones, features Labelle wailing as only she can, holding out her famous long notes and delivering a truly mesmerizing performance. The song is so good, in fact, that any self-respecting Labelle fan would have to own this set if only for that number. Other highlights include another gospel-infused tune, the ballad "If I Didn't Have You," the smooth "Time Will Tell," and the album finale, "Come as You Are." As a final note, this album also contains some truly stellar background vocals. ~ Jose F. Promis

1. I'm In Love

by Patti Labelle

Primary Artist: Patti Labelle; Main Performer
Composer: Patti Labelle
Fred White
Denise Rich
Sam Mckinney; Composer
Lyricist: Sam Mckinney
Patti Labelle
Fred White
Denise Rich; Composer
Producer: Sami Mckinney
K.c. Porter; Production
Composer Lyricist: Denise Rich
Fred White
Patti Labelle
Sam Mckinney; Other

2. All This Love

by Patti Labelle

Composer: El Debarge
Eldra Debarge; Composer
Primary Artist: Patti Labelle; Main Performer
Lyricist: El Debarge
Eldra Debarge; Composer
Producer: Teddy Riley; Production
Recording: John Hanes
George Mayers; Production
Studio Personnel: George Mayers
John Hanes; Production
Composer Lyricist: Eldra Debarge
El Debarge; Other

3. The Right Kinda Lover

by Patti Labelle

Background Vocals: Jimmy Wright
Libby Turner
Marie Graham
Ann Nesby; Performer
Primary Artist: Patti Labelle; Main Performer
Performer: Marie Graham
Ann Nesby
Jimmy Wright
Libby Turner; Performer
Composer: Jimmy Wright
Ann Nesby
Jimmy Jam
Terry Lewis; Composer
Lyricist: Ann Nesby
Jimmy Jam
Terry Lewis
Jimmy Wright; Composer
Producer: Jimmy Jam
Terry Lewis
Jimmy Wright; Production
Recording: Steve Hodge; Production
Studio Personnel: Steve Hodge; Production
Composer Lyricist: Jimmy Jam
Terry Lewis
Jimmy Wright
Ann Nesby; Other

4. This Word Is All

by Patti Labelle

Composer: Carol Duboc
Patti Labelle
Teddy Riley
Sam Mckinney; Composer
Primary Artist: Patti Labelle; Main Performer
Lyricist: Carol Duboc
Teddy Riley
Patti Labelle
Sam Mckinney; Composer
Producer: Teddy Riley; Production
Recording: John Hanes
George Mayers; Production
Studio Personnel: George Mayers
John Hanes; Production
Composer Lyricist: Teddy Riley
Patti Labelle
Sam Mckinney
Carol Duboc; Other

5. Too Good To Be Through

by Patti Labelle

Primary Artist: Patti Labelle; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Karyn White; Performer
Performer: Karyn White; Performer
Composer: Terry Lewis
James Harris
Jimmy Jam
Jimmy Wright; Composer
Lyricist: Jimmy Jam
Jimmy Wright
James Harris
Terry Lewis; Composer
Mixing: Dave Rideau; Production
Producer: Jimmy Jam
Terry Lewis
Jimmy Wright; Production
Recording: Steve Hodge; Production
Studio Personnel: Steve Hodge
Dave Rideau; Production
Composer Lyricist: Jimmy Jam
Terry Lewis
James Harris
Jimmy Wright; Other

6. I Never Stopped Loving You

by Patti Labelle

Composer: Alex Brown
Sam Mckinney
Kenny Moore; Composer
Primary Artist: Patti Labelle; Main Performer
Lyricist: Alex Brown
Sam Mckinney
Kenny Moore; Composer
Engineer: Greg Laney
K.c. Porter; Production
Producer: K.c. Porter
Sami Mckinney; Production
Studio Personnel: Greg Laney
K.c. Porter; Production
Composer Lyricist: Kenny Moore
Alex Brown
Sam Mckinney; Other

7. Stay In My Corner

by Patti Labelle

Performer: James R. "budd" Ellison; Performer
Primary Artist: Patti Labelle; Main Performer
Composer: Bobby Miller
Barrett Strong
Wade Flemons; Composer
Lyricist: Wade Flemons
Bobby Miller
Barrett Strong; Composer
Associate Producer: Nathaniel "crockett" Wilkie; Production
Mixing: Michael Tarsia; Production
Producer: James "budd" Ellison
Nathaniel "crockett" Wilkie; Production
Recording: Michael Tarsia
Jussi M. Light; Production
Recording Arrangement: James R. "budd" Ellison; Production
Studio Personnel: Jussi M. Light
Michael Tarsia; Production
Composer Lyricist: Barrett Strong
Wade Flemons
Bobby Miller; Other

8. If I Didn't Have You

by Patti Labelle

Performer: Walter "bunny" Sigler; Performer
Primary Artist: Patti Labelle; Main Performer
Composer: Walter "bunny" Sigler
Eugene "lambchops" Curry; Composer
Lyricist: Walter "bunny" Sigler
Eugene "lambchops" Curry; Composer
Mixing: Michael Tarsia; Production
Producer: Walter "bunny" Sigler; Production
Recording: Gordon Rice
Arthur Stoppe
Michael Tarsia; Production
Recording Arrangement: Walter "bunny" Sigler; Production
Studio Personnel: Arthur Stoppe
Michael Tarsia
Gordon Rice; Production
Composer Lyricist: Walter "bunny" Sigler
Eugene "lambchops" Curry; Other

9. I Can't Tell My Heart What To Do

by Patti Labelle

Composer: Steve Shockley
Aaron Smith
Sam Mckinney; Composer
Primary Artist: Patti Labelle; Main Performer
Lyricist: Steve Shockley
Aaron Smith
Sam Mckinney; Composer
Mixing: K.c. Porter
Greg Lanely; Production
Producer: K.c. Porter
Sami Mckinney; Production
Studio Personnel: Greg Lanely
K.c. Porter; Production
Composer Lyricist: Aaron Smith
Sam Mckinney
Steve Shockley; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Everette Harp; Other

10. Time Will Tell

by Patti Labelle

Composer: Allee Willis
Sam Mckinney
Kenny Moore; Composer
Primary Artist: Patti Labelle; Main Performer
Lyricist: Allee Willis
Sam Mckinney
Kenny Moore; Composer
Engineer: Benny Feccone
Larry Ferguson; Production
Producer: K.c. Porter
Sami Mckinney; Production
Studio Personnel: Benny Feccone
Larry Ferguson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Kenny Moore
Allee Willis
Sam Mckinney; Other

11. Our World

by Patti Labelle

Performer: James R. "budd" Ellison; Performer
Primary Artist: Patti Labelle; Main Performer
Composer: Nathaniel Wilkie
Patti Labelle
James R. "bud" Ellison
James R. Ellison
Nathaniel "crockett" Wilkie
Sami Mckinney
Sam Mckinney; Composer
Lyricist: James R. "bud" Ellison
Sam Mckinney
Sami Mckinney
Nathaniel Wilkie
Nathaniel "crockett" Wilkie
Patti Labelle
James R. Ellison; Composer
Associate Producer: Nathaniel "crockett" Wilkie; Production
Mixing: Jay Lean
Brian Krueger; Production
Producer: James "budd" Ellison
Nathaniel "crockett" Wilkie; Production
Recording: David Ivory
Jay Lean
Michael Tarsia; Production
Recording Arrangement: James R. "budd" Ellison; Production
Studio Personnel: David Ivory
Brian Krueger
Jay Lean
Michael Tarsia; Production
Composer Lyricist: Sami Mckinney
Patti Labelle
Sam Mckinney
Nathaniel Wilkie
James R. "bud" Ellison
James R. Ellison
Nathaniel "crockett" Wilkie; Other

12. Come As You Are

by Patti Labelle

Performer: Lisa Dalbello
Paul Buckmaster; Performer
Primary Artist: Patti Labelle; Main Performer
Composer: Clarence Paul
Sam Mckinney
Lisa Dalbello
Lisa Dal Bello; Composer
Lyricist: Clarence Paul
Lisa Dalbello
Sam Mckinney; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Paul Buckmaster; Composer
Conductor: Paul Buckmaster; Conductor
Engineer: K.c. Porter
Greg Laney; Production
Mixing: Bill Kennedy; Production
Producer: Lisa Dalbello
Sami Mckinney
K.c. Porter
Lisa Dal Bello; Production
Recording: David Schober; Production
Recording Arrangement: Lisa Dalbello; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Kennedy
Greg Laney
K.c. Porter
David Schober; Production
Composer Lyricist: Clarence Paul
Sam Mckinney
Lisa Dalbello; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

57 minutes and 20 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1459x1459 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

8/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

5/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

R&B, Soul, Electronic, Dance, Quiet Storm

Label

Geffen

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1993

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

8811087029

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Notification

Gems

1. I'm In Love

2. All This Love

3. The Right Kinda Lover

4. This Word Is All

5. Too Good To Be Through

6. I Never Stopped Loving You

7. Stay In My Corner

8. If I Didn't Have You

9. I Can't Tell My Heart What To Do

10. Time Will Tell

11. Our World

12. Come As You Are

Technical Specifications

Gems

Product information

Release options

1. I'm In Love

2. All This Love

3. The Right Kinda Lover

4. This Word Is All

5. Too Good To Be Through

6. I Never Stopped Loving You

7. Stay In My Corner

8. If I Didn't Have You

9. I Can't Tell My Heart What To Do

10. Time Will Tell

11. Our World

12. Come As You Are

Technical Specifications