1972 Labelle – Moon Shadow
Moon Shadow is the second album by American singing trio Labelle. This release was their second and last album for Warner Bros. Records. The album is notable for their soulful rendition of The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, the socially conscious “I Believe That I’ve Finally Made It Home” (a song which members Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash share lead vocals) and the nine-minute title track in which Patti introduces all the musicians as they do their live solos. This is the first album where member Nona Hendryx begins taking over most of the songwriting.
Tracks
1 Won’t Get Fooled Again (Pete Townshend) 04:46
2 Sunday’s News (Nona Hendryx) 03:32
3 If I Can Have You (Nona Hendryx) 03:50
4 Ain’t It Sad It’s All Over (Nona Hendryx) 03:30
5 Peace With Yourself (Sarah Dash) 02:56
6 Moon Shadow (Cat Stevens) 09:24
7 Touch Me All Over (Nona Hendryx) 03:28
8 I Believe That I’ve Finally Made It Home (Nona Hendryx) 04:54
9 People Say They’re Changing (Nona Hendryx; Margo Lewis) 03:24
Biography
Musicians
| Vocals | Nona Hendryx |
| Vocals | Patti LaBelle |
| Vocals | Sarah Dash |
Other Musicians
1 Won’t Get Fooled Again
| Bass | Chuck Rainey |
| Drums | Kenny Rice |
| Guitar | Marlo Henderson |
| Organ | Andre Lewis |
| Sax | Harold Vick |
2 Sunday’s News
| Bass | Chuck Rainey |
| Drums | Kenny Rice |
| Guitar | Marlo Henderson |
| Organ | Andre Lewis |
| Piano | Maxayn Lewis |
| Congas | Maurice Saunders |
3 If I Can Have You
| Bass | Russell George |
| Drums | Rick Marotta |
| Guitar | David Spinozza |
| Organ | Andre Lewis |
| Piano | Kenny Asher |
| Piano | Mike Powell |
4 Ain’t It Sad It’s All Over
| Bass | Russell George |
| Drums | Rick Marotta |
| Guitar | David Spinozza |
| Organ | Andre Lewis |
| Piano | Kenny Asher |
| Vibes | Buzzy Linhart |
5 Peace With Yourself
| Bass | Chuck Rainey |
| Drums | Kenny Rice |
| Guitar | Marlo Henderson |
| Clavinet | Andre Lewis |
| Organ | Andre Lewis |
6 Moon Shadow
| Bass | Chuck Rainey |
| Drums | Kenny Rice |
| Guitar | Marlo Henderson |
| Organ | Andre Lewis |
| Piano | Leon Pendarvis |
| Congas | Maurice Saunders |
7 Touch Me All Over
| Bass | Russell George |
| Drums | Rick Marotta |
| Guitar | David Spinozza |
| Piano | Ken Ascher |
| Congas | Rick Marotta |
8 I Believe That I’ve Finally Made It Home
| Bass | Chuck Rainey |
| Drums | Kenny Rice |
| Guitar | Marlo Henderson |
| Acoustic Guitar | Dick Frank |
| Organ | Andre Lewis |
| Piano | Andre Lewis |
| Congas | Maurice Saunders |
9 People Say They’re Changing
| Bass | Russell George |
| Drums | Rick Marotta |
| Guitar | David Spinozza |
| Clavinet | Andre Lewis |
| Clavinet | Ken Ascher |
| Organ | Andre Lewis |
| Piano | Ken Ascher |
| Tambourine | Andre Lewis |
Liner Notes
Producer – Jack Adams, Vicki Wickham
Arranged By – Andre Lewis, Ken Ascher, Leon Pendarvis, Labelle
Arranged By (Strings) – Larry Fallon (Track 7)
Art Direction – Paul Bisacca
Photography – Bob Gruen
Recorded At The Record Plant, LA
Recorded At The Record Plant, NY
Phonographic Copyright Warner Bros Records Inc
Copyright Warner Bros Records Inc
Matt
November 27, 2025 @ 02:27
I saw her perform Moon Shadow live at “Better Days” nightclub and Disco in NYC, 1972!!