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1984 single by Patti LaBelle
"
New Attitude
" is a song by American singer
Patti LaBelle
. It was written by
Sharon Robinson
, Jon Gilutin, and
Bunny Hull
and recorded by LaBelle for the
motion picture soundtrack album
to the 1984 action comedy film
Beverly Hills Cop
, while production was helmed by
Rick Chudacoff
,
Howie Rice, and Peter Burnetta. Released as a single in December 1984, it helped launching LaBelle's solo career as a
pop music
singer after the singer had spent seven years without a crossover pop hit following the break-up of her band
Labelle
.
"New Attitude" climbed to number 17 on the US
Billboard
Hot 100
and number one on the
Hot Dance Music
chart in a remixed form in 1985.
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It also peaked at number three on the
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
chart in 1985.
Background and composition
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In 1984, Patti LaBelle began taking part in films, participating in her first acting role in the acclaimed film,
A Soldier's Story
. Around the same time, the producers of the film,
Beverly Hills Cop
, were busy putting together a soundtrack for the film, and called on LaBelle to record two songs for its soundtrack. "New Attitude", a song about a woman changing her outlook on life both emotionally and physically, marked LaBelle's first single for
MCA Records
.
Music video
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LaBelle shot the first music video of her career with "New Attitude", which was filmed at a fashion store. The clip features LaBelle on a set designed to resemble a high-end clothing store. She enters somewhat modestly dressed and as she sings the song, she is confronted by a critical sales clerk who examines her. She enters a changing room, and exits wearing a high-fashion outfit. She continues to appear in various outfits, including a white jumpsuit and headband in an East Asian font print while other women dance and sing backing vocals. She exits the store at the end of the song, having achieved her "new attitude" thanks to the fashion makeover.
Charts
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References
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Molanphy, Chris (March 25, 2022).
"Killing Me Softly Edition"
.
Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia
(Podcast).
Slate
. Retrieved
March 24,
2024
.
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Breihan, Tom (December 14, 2020).
"The Number Ones: Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald's "On My Own"
.
Stereogum
. Retrieved
September 24,
2023
.
Her synthy dance track "New Attitude" peaked at #17.
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"
Billboard
Singles"
.
All Media Guide
/
Billboard
. Retrieved
2010-03-06
.
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Kent, David
(1993).
Australian Chart Book 1970?1992
(illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 172.
ISBN
0-646-11917-6
.
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"
Patti LaBelle ? New Attitude"
.
Top 40 Singles
. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
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"Patti LaBelle Chart History (Hot 100)"
.
Billboard
. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
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"Patti LaBelle Chart History (Dance Club Songs)"
.
Billboard
. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
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"Patti LaBelle Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)"
.
Billboard
. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
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