Oh, People

Patti LaBelle

About Oh, People

"Oh, People" is the second single from Winner in You, the eighth solo album of Patti LaBelle, released on June 30, 1986. The song is a socially conscious anthem with lyrics pleading to individuals to unite and "build the world we want together". The single featured the non-album track "Love Attack" on the B-side.


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If we are one big happy family, no one would have to beg to eat.
If we live in a world of dignity, no man would have to live on the street.
If I tell you you're a part of me, there's no need for disbelief.
H ere is my hand, to let you know that what we dream weall can hold.
Apart we are weak....together we're strong.

[Chorus]
Oh, people....we are writing this song. We're all living these words together forever.
There's no reason we can't live and be one...
Build the world that we want together.
For as long as you stand here by me... we'll live on.

Think of all the possibilities that the eyes of a child can see.
Think of all the opportunities that float right by you and me.
Take my hand, and we will know all that we dream...we, our own.
Apart we are weak... together we're strong.

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Patti LaBelle

Patricia Louise Holte-Edwards (born May 24, 1944), better known under the stage name Patti LaBelle, is a Grammy Award winning American singer, author and actress who has spent over 50 years in the music industry. LaBelle spent 16 years as lead singer of Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, who changed their name to Labelle in the early 1970s and released the iconic disco song, "Lady Marmalade". more »

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Written by: ANDY N GOLDMARK, BRUCE ROBERTS

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Oh, People" is a song by American singer Patti LaBelle, released as a single in 1986.
Album Context
The song is included in Patti LaBelle's seventh studio album, "Winner in You", which became her most commercially successful album.
Song Category
"Oh, People" is classified under the genre of R&B and soul music, reflecting LaBelle's strong roots in these genres.
Chart Performance
The song was a hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard R&B chart, and charting at #26 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Message and Theme
The lyrics of "Oh, People" promote peace and unity among all people, reflecting the socially conscious trend of many songs in the mid-1980s.
Songwriters
The song was written by Andy Goldmark and Bruce Roberts, notable songwriters who have crafted hits for numerous popular artists.
Impressive Vocal Range
"Oh, People" showcases Patti LaBelle's powerful vocal range, playing a big part in earning her the title "Queen of Rock & Soul."
Music Video
The music video for "Oh, People" is symbolic, featuring scenes of war, famine, and destruction intercut with LaBelle passionately singing the song.
Timeless Appeal
Despite being over thirty years old, the song's themes of unity, peace, and harmony resonate with listeners today, thus establishing its timeless appeal.
Live Performances
LaBelle regularly performed "Oh, People" in her live shows, making it one of her signature hits.

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