Live Clip: "Over the Rainbow" (Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles)

Back in 1968, Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles took to national TV to perform their original breakout hit "Over the Rainbow," which was aptly the title of the group's first studio album. Having originally been released in 1965, "Over the Rainbow" became a standard for Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles and even to this day is a song often found within a Patti LaBelle setlist as it has become more than a standard for Ms. LaBelle's legion of fans. With that said, watch Patti and The Bluebelles belt it out after the jump and Enjoy!

Rare Performance: "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" (Patti LaBelle & The Bluebells)

Patti LaBelle & The Bluebells appeared on the all Black talent pop show The Beat" back in 1966 which was hosted by legendary DJ "Hoss" Allenand during their stint on the shoe, the famed group perform their phenomenal rendition of the classic "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." With that said, watch their rare performance of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" below and Enjoy!

Live Audio: "Over The Rainbow" (Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles)

Before Patti LaBelle became the solo legend that she is, Patti was the lead powerhouse vocalist for Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles. With that said, one of the standards that the quartet used to perform was a sublime rendition of "Over The Rainbow," which would follow Patti LaBelle into her own solo success. Take a listen below to Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles belting out "Over The Rainbow" and Enjoy!

Live Audio: "Over The Rainbow" (Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles)

Take a listen to Patti Labelle & The Bluebelles performing their take on "Over The Rainbow" from back in the 1960s... Enjoy!