WHILE LABELLE GENTLY WEEPS

Patti LaBelle had a bugger of gig at the River Bearch Jazz and Blues Festival in Florida on Monday night. She cried during the set, and apologised:

"I've never been this embarrassed in my life. This sucks. It's the worst show I've ever done in my life."

The trouble was an outdoor gig in cold weather for a woman who's got diabetes and is getting over a heart murmur. She told the audience she'd understand if they left. Apparently quite a few took her at her word. It's all a little sad.

music Patti Labelle