As a music lover I have always found it impossibly restrictive to name a single artist, song or album as 'the' favourite or best. But when ever the question is asked, Patti Labelle is always the first artist who springs to mind, and Gems is the album. I bought this back in 1994 (was it really that long ago?), loved it immediately and played it endlessly. I still play it regularly. It is truely timeless, and the fact that my High School Musical, Miley Cyrus loving 10 year old granddaughter also loves both Gems and Patti is testiment to the timelessness of both singer and album. Even within the album, it is impossible to name a favorite. I'm having this album played at my funeral before it is buried with me! Rock on Patti!