Philly Soul Classics: Artists and Music from The Sound of Philadelphia

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On Wednesday, January 13th, Teddy Pendergrass died at a hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after fighting a long illness.

Image via CNN.com
Pendergrass or Teddy P for short, is known for such love ballads as “Turn Off the Lights” and “Love TKO”.
As reported by CNN.com, Teddy’s family did not reveal details about his illness, but did mention that [...]

Newly-filmed Philly Soul concert revue DVD showcases performances by Jerry Butler, the Delfonics, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, the Intruders, the O’Jays, Bunny Sigler, G.C. Cameron, the Soul Survivors,
Jean Carne, Russell Thompkins Jr. & the New Stylistics, the Three Degrees, & more…
Shot in High Definition in 2008 at the Borgata Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, [...]

Their First Breakthrough RIAA Platinum Albums - Self-Produced and Self-Written For The First Time!
Both Expanded Editions with Multiple Bonus Tracks - Rare 12-Inch Disco Mixes Previously Unavailable On CD
30th anniversary of DESTINY (”Blame It on the Boogie,” “Shake Your Body”), followed by TRIUMPH (”Lovely One,” “This Place Hotel (aka Heartbreak Hotel),” “Can You Feel It,” [...]

Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia, Part 1
People Get Ready… for a very special musical celebration! Come back to a time when hometown radio & LP records ruled the day, and your local DJ hand-picked songs and dedicated them to the one you loved. You’ll enjoy timeless hits that are as fresh today as when [...]

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