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Release (The Tension)
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'"Release (The Tension)"' is a song recorded and released by singer Patti LaBelle as a single on the Epic label in 1980. The title track of LaBelle's fourth solo album, 'Released'. It was written and produced by renowned New Orleans funk musician Allen Toussaint. LaBelle recorded the song in mid-range as the song produced a post-disco dance groove. The single failed to hit the 'Billboard' Hot 100 and barely hit the R&B charts where it peaked at number 61 while it peaked at number 48 on the dance singles chart. It had some bigger success internationally reaching the top 20 on the Dutch charts. As a result of that success, LaBelle promoted the song on Dutch TV in the fall of that year.
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Category:1980 singles
Category:Patti LaBelle songs
Category:Songs written by Allen Toussaint
Category:1980 songs
Category:Epic Records singles
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