Patti LaBelle “If Only You Knew”
This is some of Patti LaBelle’s BEST work and the song has an interesting history. Originally recorded in 1979, the song was shelved by Philadelphia International records for years while Patti was recording with Epic Records as a solo artist who had just departed from the group LaBelle. Patti’s solo effort on Epic flopped and she was without a record deal in the early 80s when Philly International decided to release If Only You Knew in 1983 as a single and a 12 inch. The song was a smash and brought Patti’s career back from the brink of death. The label signed her and she finished an album and the second half of her career took her to new heights in the years to come. Fans love this song that describes the angst of unrequited love and it’s still a favorite 30 years after its release.
