This ain't live, y'all
12/29/2001
(2 out of 5 stars)
"I love Patti and Labelle and the Bluebelles, but I am sorry to say that only one of the songs on this album is live! I was excited to see that such an album existed, especially knowing Patti and Labelle's reputations as live performers, so I snatched it right up. But what I actually got is the most ridiculous cd idea ever: it is the studio version of their songs with recorded applause added to the begining and end of each song. "Tear After Tear" is in fact live, which is totally cool. If you are a die-hard fan, buy this (if you can get it real cheap) just for that track. Otherwise, stick to the compilations. What gives?"