Did you know that Celine Dion’s hit ‘If You Asked Me To’ is actually a cover of a Patti LaBelle song that was released only 3 years earlier?
LaBelle originally released the tune in 1989 and it only peaked at #79 on the Billboard Hot 100. However, Dion debuted her version of the tune in 1992 and it climbed to #4 on the same tally.
Of course, the outspoken LaBelle did not conceal her opinions regarding why her rendition of ‘If You Asked Me To’ was not as successful as Dion’s version. In fact, when asked about the situation, she reportedly averred that her counterpart’s release did better because Dion is “white”.
it was true
I only knew of my grandmutha Patti’s verison. *shrugs* Now, I know of the other still won’t listen to it though.
i did. i like both version of the song .
Celine Dion and Whitney Houston are the best karaoke singers in music.
i love Patti’s version better.
OF COURSE she pulled the race card….typical. Celine did better cuz she actually sings, not yelling like Patti