Yo Mister
Patti LaBelle
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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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Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Release Details"Yo Mister" was released in 1989 from the album "Be Yourself."
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to reach the no.6 position on Billboard's R&B chart.
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SongwriterProminent pop singer, Prince, wrote "Yo Mister."
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Album SuccessOn the strength of the single "Yo Mister," the album managed to peak at no.4 on the R&B albums chart.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of R&B/Soul.
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Song LengthThe official track length of "Yo Mister" is 5 minutes and 16 seconds.
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LabelThe song was issued under the MCA Records label.
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Background VocalsThe background vocals of the song were done by Cindy Mizelle, Brenda White, Paulette McWilliams, and Vanessa Thomas.
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Popular Music VideoThe music video for "Yo Mister" was well-received and featured LaBelle performing the song in a sequined jumpsuit.
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Album Producers"Be Yourself," the album from which "Yo Mister" comes, was produced by Prince, James "Budd" Ellison, Full Force, and others.
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Live PerformancesPatti LaBelle performed "Yo Mister" as part of her set during concerts and it was generally well received by audiences.
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Prince ConnectionPrince not only penned the song but also produced it, further solidifying his connection to "Yo Mister."
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Lyrical Meaning"Yo Mister" has been interpreted as a song addressing societal issues, particularly those facing the black community.
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CollaborationDespite 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.
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Cultural ImpactWith its powerful lyrics and catchy tune, "Yo Mister" continues to be one of Patti LaBelle's most remembered songs.
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