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When You Talk About Love
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Wikipedia article
'"When You Talk About Love"' is a song recorded by American singer and actress Patti LaBelle. It was written by Ann Nesby, James Harris III, Terry Lewis, and James "Big Jim" Wright for her thirteenth studio album, 'Flame' (1997). Production was helmed by Harris and Lewis, with Wright credited as co-producer. Released as the album's lead single, it became one of the LaBelle's most popular hit singles in the 1990s, reaching number 56 on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100 and number 12 on the 'Billboard' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. A dance remix of the song helped to bring the song to number-one on the 'Billboard' Hot Dance Club Songs chart, making it the fourth number-one dance single in LaBelle's career. The music video featured LaBelle playing a teacher giving a "class" about love.
Critical reception
Barry Walters for 'The Advocate' noted, "Remixer Hex Hector saves LaBelle from the usual R&B radio cheese, and the result is Miss Thing's first proper club hit since whew! New Attitude."Walters, Barry (September 2, 1997). "Music". 'The Advocate'. Issue 741. Larry Flick from 'Billboard' wrote, "No one serves diva drama quite like Miss Patti. Her new album, '"Flame"', is ushered in with an irresistible, funk-fortified slice o' soul. Producers Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and Big Jim Wright have created a track that is intelligent enough to please the artist's mature listeners while kicking a beat that's tough enough to lure the kiddies. By the end of the first chorus, you'll be doing a little shoulder-shakin' shimmy, wailing along to LaBelle's "my name is love" rants. R&B programmers need to care about this singlein fact, so do top 40 tastemakers."
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Category:1997 singles
Category:Patti LaBelle songs
Category:Songs written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Category:Song recordings produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Category:MCA Records singles
Category:1997 songs
Category:Songs written by Ann Nesby
Category:Dance-pop songs
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