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Natalie Cole performs first post-surgery concert
59-year-old singer had kidney transplant in May
 Matt Sayles / AP Singer Natalie Cole performs at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. |
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updated 11:57 a.m. ET Sept. 10, 2009
LOS ANGELES - Natalie Cole has returned to the concert stage for first time since a successful kidney transplant.
The 59-year-old singer performed Wednesday night at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Cole had the surgery in May.
She received a standing ovation from the crowd as she walked onto the stage in a purple jewel-studded gown by designer Lloyd Klein.
Cole sang songs from her latest album, "Still Unforgettable," as well as hits from her Grammy-winning career.
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