Yo Mister

Patti LaBelle

About Yo Mister

"Yo Mister" is a song written by Prince for Patti LaBelle. She recorded the song for her 1989 album, Be Yourself, and the song was released as a single. It became a top ten R&B hit. The song is one of LaBelle's biggest R&B hits to date, peaking at number six on the Billboard R&B chart. The song failed to hit the Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by Prince and also features Prince on various instruments and background vocals. The single mix and corresponding video version was mixed by Chris Lord-Alge.  


Year:
1989
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Oh, mister how's your daughter?
You really ought to know
For every thing you taught her
Don't matter when she's all alone

My crazy friend named Cara
After all of us told her, ?No?
S-s-she'd get another spoon ball
Now, she's going no where slow

Her papa caught her for the first time
And put her out on the street
Cara told me to remind him
That she was only seventeen

Yo, mister how's your daughter? how's your girl?
You really ought to know
Every thing you taught her
It don't matter when she's all alone

Cara got hooked up with the wrong kids
Then s-s-she started skipping school
Then Cara got high to make disappear
A world full of fools

In her eyes her father was the biggest fool of them all
And she was speeding, that's what she?d say
Maybe, maybe, maybe she wouldn't talk so stupid
If she knew how much she needed this fool today

Yo, mister how's your daughter?
You really ought to know
For every thing you taught her
Don't matter when she's all alone

She needs you right now mister
?Cause she ain't got long to live
It?s so easy to say, ?I love you?
But it?s harder to forgive

Her father cried when I told him that Cara twice got knocked up
He said, ?Just like her mama, aha, she shows her body
When she wants to show love, she tried that stuff with me
And I beat her down, there's no way I could let her stay
Couldn't let her stick around ?

?Cause I tried so hard to raise her right
He said, ?What made her turn out this way?, I don't know
What made her turn out this way, I don't know, I don't know
And I said and I said and I said

Yo, mister how's your daughter?
You really ought to know, every thing
Every thing you taught her
Don't matter when she's all alone

But she needs you right now mister
She ain't got long to live
It?s easy to say, ?I love you?
But it?s harder to forgive
(How?s your daughter tonight?)

Yo, mister how's your daughter?
(How?s your daughter tonight?)
Yo, mister how's your daughter?
(How?s your daughter tonight?)

Yo, mister how's your daughter?
(How?s your daughter tonight?)
Yo, mister how's your daughter?
(How?s your daughter tonight?)

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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: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON

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15 facts about this song

Release Details
"Yo Mister" was released in 1989 from the album "Be Yourself."
Chart Performance
The song managed to reach the no.6 position on Billboard's R&B chart.
Songwriter
Prominent pop singer, Prince, wrote "Yo Mister."
Album Success
On the strength of the single "Yo Mister," the album managed to peak at no.4 on the R&B albums chart.
Genre
The song falls under the genre of R&B/Soul.
Song Length
The official track length of "Yo Mister" is 5 minutes and 16 seconds.
Label
The song was issued under the MCA Records label.
Background Vocals
The background vocals of the song were done by Cindy Mizelle, Brenda White, Paulette McWilliams, and Vanessa Thomas.
Popular Music Video
The music video for "Yo Mister" was well-received and featured LaBelle performing the song in a sequined jumpsuit.
Album Producers
"Be Yourself," the album from which "Yo Mister" comes, was produced by Prince, James "Budd" Ellison, Full Force, and others.
Live Performances
Patti LaBelle performed "Yo Mister" as part of her set during concerts and it was generally well received by audiences.
Prince Connection
Prince not only penned the song but also produced it, further solidifying his connection to "Yo Mister."
Lyrical Meaning
"Yo Mister" has been interpreted as a song addressing societal issues, particularly those facing the black community.
Collaboration
Despite being a solo hit for LaBelle, "Yo Mister" was actually a collaborative effort between her and Prince, continuing a trend of successful collaborations between the two artists.
Cultural Impact
With its powerful lyrics and catchy tune, "Yo Mister" continues to be one of Patti LaBelle's most remembered songs.

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