Released (Patti LaBelle album)


Released is the fourth studio solo album released by recording artist Patti LaBelle. LaBelle's final album released by Epic, she would later sign with Philadelphia International Records. The album featured the hits "I Don't Go Shopping", written by previous collaborator David Lasley and musician Peter Allen, and the title track, "Release ", which was written by funk legend Allen Toussaint, who produced the entire album. The title track found some international success upon its release while "I Don't Go Shopping" was her first top 40 R&B charted single since 1977. Along with her frequent collaborator, James "Budd" Ellison, LaBelle lyrically co-wrote the last five songs on the album.

Track listing

All songs written by Allen Toussaint unless otherwise noted
  1. "Give It Up "
  2. "Don't Make Your Angel Cry"
  3. "Release"
  4. "I Don't Go Shopping"
  5. "Ain't That Enough"
  6. "Love Has Finally Come"
  7. "Come and Dance With Me"
  8. "Get Ready "
  9. "Find the Love"
;2014 remaster