I Don't Go Shopping
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"I Don't Go Shopping" is a song written by Peter Allen
and David Lasley and was recorded and released by singer Patti LaBelle
in 1980 on the Epic
label. It was the second single off her fourth Epic album, Released
.
Once released, the song became only a minor hit on the R&B charts peaking at a modest number 26 on the Hot Soul Singles
chart, while failing to enter the Billboard Hot 100
, in early 1981. After releasing the song, LaBelle would be released from her Epic contract and sign with Philadelphia International Records
.
LaBelle has only performed the song in increments over the years since the early eighties.
Peter Allen (composer)
Peter Allen is a Canadian composer, organist, and keyboard player. An associate of the Canadian Music Centre and a member of the Canadian League of Composers, his compositions encompass a broad repertoire from film scores and commercial jingles to sacred music and avant-garde electroacoustic music...
and David Lasley and was recorded and released by singer Patti LaBelle
Patti LaBelle
Patricia Louise Holte-Edwards , better known under the stage name, Patti LaBelle, is a Grammy Award winning American singer, author and actress who has spent over 50 years in the music industry...
in 1980 on the Epic
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
label. It was the second single off her fourth Epic album, Released
Released (Patti LaBelle album)
Released is the fourth studio solo album released by singer Patti LaBelle. It would turn out to be the final release from LaBelle by Epic Records, who then reassigned her to Philadelphia International the next year...
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Once released, the song became only a minor hit on the R&B charts peaking at a modest number 26 on the Hot Soul Singles
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...
chart, while failing to enter the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, in early 1981. After releasing the song, LaBelle would be released from her Epic contract and sign with Philadelphia International Records
Philadelphia International Records
Philadelphia International Records is a record label founded by writer-producers, Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff in 1971. It was famous for showcasing the sub-genre of Philadelphia soul music and released a string of worldwide hits during the decade.-History:...
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LaBelle has only performed the song in increments over the years since the early eighties.