December 26, 2024

Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle’s Verzuz Battle: Here’s What Happened

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Iconic R&B and soul singers Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle were the most recent artists to battle it out on Verzuz. Tonight (September 13), the icons went hit-for-hit on the Instagram Live and Apple Music series. The two discussed their love each other and sang each other’s songs. They were joined by another legend, Dionne Warwick, and the three of them performed their collaborative single “Superwoman” to close things out.

When LaBelle sang “If You Asked Me To,” she made a point to note that her version came out before Celine Dion’s recording. Knight performed “Midnight Train to Georgia” twice, and after she sang “License to Kill,” she encouraged people not to kill anyone. The final rounds featured performances of multiple Patti LaBelle songs. Find the tracklist for the night below, as well as an accompanying playlist.

The last Verzuz match featured Brandy and Monica. Previous battles have been between Jill Scott and Erykah Badu, 2 Chainz and Rick Ross, DMX and Snoop Dogg, and RZA and DJ Premier.

Round 1:

Patti LaBelle: All Right Now  Gladys Knight & the Pips: You’re the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me

Round 2:

Patti LaBelle: If You Asked Me ToGladys Knight & the Pips: Make Yours a Happy Home

Round 3:

Patti LaBelle: Stir It UpGladys Knight & the Pips: Every Beat of My Heart

Round 4:

Patti LaBelle: When You’ve Been Blessed (Feels Like Heaven)Gladys Knight & the Pips: On and On

Round 5:

Patti LaBelle: If You Don’t Know Me By NowGladys Knight: License to Kill

Round 6:

Patti LaBelle: My Love, Sweet LoveGladys Knight & the Pips: Midnight Train to Georgia

Round 7:

Patti LaBelle: Love, Need and Want YouGladys Knight: Someone to Watch Over Me 

Round 8:

Patti LaBelle: The Right Kinda LoverGladys Knight & the Pips: Friendship Train

Round 9:

Patti LaBelle: Over the RainbowGladys Knight & the Pips: Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)

Round 10:

Patti LaBelle: Somebody Loves You Baby (You Know Who It Is)Gladys Knight & the Pips: You’re Number One (In My Book)

Round 11:

Patti LaBelle: Kiss Away the PainGladys Knight & the Pips: I’ve Got to Use My Imagination 

Round 12:

Patti LaBelle: New AttitudePatti LaBelle & Michael McDonald: On My OwnGladys Knight & the Pips: Midnight Train to Georgia

Round 13:

Patti LaBelle: New DayPatti LaBelle: Feels Like Another One [ft. Big Daddy Kane]Patti LaBelle: The Alphabet Song (Sesame Street)Labelle: Lady MarmaladeGladys Knight & the Pips: Love Overboard

Round 14:

Patti LaBelle: You Are My FriendPatti LaBelle: If Only You KnewDionne Warwick: That’s What Friends Are ForGladys Knight: Superwoman [ft. Dionne Warwick & Patti LaBelle]

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