| Chameleon | ||||
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| Studio album by Labelle | ||||
| Released | June 17, 1976 | |||
| Recorded | Wally Heider Studios, San Francisco, California | |||
| Genre | Funk rock, pop | |||
| Length | 50:12 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Producer | David Rubinson & Friends Inc., in association with Vicki Wickham | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |
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| Robert Christgau | B− link |
| Rolling Stone | (favorable) link |
| Wilson & Alroy's Record Reviews |
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Chameleon is the sixth album by American singing trio Labelle. Though Patti LaBelle's autobiography Don't Block The Blessings revealed that LaBelle planned a follow-up to Chameleon entitled Shaman, the album never materialized. The trio would not release another new recording until 2008's Back to Now. The final album was moderately successful peaking at #94 at the Pop charts and #21 on the R&B charts. Only two singles made the charts which were "Get You Somebody New" which peaked at #50 on the Pop charts and their memorable song "Isn't It A Shame" which debuted at #18 on the R&B charts. "Isn't It A Shame" was later sampled by Nelly on his 2004 hit, "My Place", which featured Jaheim.
All tracks composed by Nona Hendryx; except where indicated
Basic song arrangements for Nona Hendryx material were: LaBelle, James "Budd" Ellison, Eddie Martinez and Rev. Batts