Patti Austin (born August 10, 1950) is an American Grammy Award-winning R&B, pop, and jazz singer and songwriter best known for “Baby, Come to Me”, her 1982 duet with James Ingram, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 after its re-release that same year. She sang backing vocals on the track “Everybody has a Dream” for Billy Joel’s hit album The Stranger (album) in 1977. Austin was booked for United Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, but because her mother suffered a stroke days before, she cancelled

With her smooth, captivating mezzo-soprano voice and romantic soul style, Patti Austin is one of the most beloved singers of all time. She is known for her ability to perform songs with great introspection and depth. The song "Do You Love Me?" is an emotional and romantic tune, which became an icon of the era. The song was written by Patti Austin and Michael Sembello. "Do You Love Me?" was composed in 1981 and was released as a single in the same year. The song was also included on her twelfth s