On August 19, 1975, “Epic” label released “Phoenix” is the fifth Labelle album. It was recorded in 1975, and was produced by Allen Toussaint.

Personnel:

• Nona Hendryx, Patti Labelle, Sarah Dash- vocals
• Edward Batts – electric and acoustic guitar
• Leo Nocentelli, Steve Hughes, Teddy Royal- guitar
• James Ellison – keyboards
• Allen Toussaint- Fender Rhodes, arrangements
• James Booker– organ
• Carmine “Pee Wee” Rojas- bass
• George Porter, Jr.– bass
• Herman Ernest III – drums
• Larry Davis – drums
• Jeffrey Shannon – percussion
• Jim Moore – alto and tenor axophone, flute
• Lon Price – tenor saxophone
• Carl Blouin – baritone saxophone
• John Longo – trumpet
• Steve Howard – trumpet, flugelhorn
• Lester Caliste – trombone
• Don Puluse, Ken Laxton – engineer
• Tom Huetis – photography
• Vicki Wickham- executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Nona Hendryx; except where noted.

1. Phoenix (The Amazing Flight of a Lone Star)
2. Slow Burn
3. Black Holes in the Sky
4. Good Intentions
5. Far As We Felt Like Goin’ – Bob Crewe, Kenny Nolan
6. Messin’ with My Mind
7. Chances Go Round – Nona Hendryx, Edward Levone Batts, James Budd Ellison
8. Cosmic Dancer
9. Take the Night Off
10. Action Time – Edward Levone Batts, James Ellison; with additional lyrics by Nona Hendryx