"The Philly Sound," three volumes including #1 hits by Billy Paul, the O'Jays, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes and others, celebrates gritty vocals, lush, deep-grooved orchestration, and socially proactive lyrics for what became classic R&B's final bow/5(18).

By grafting strings and smooth horn charts to the Memphis groove, Leon Huff, Kenny Gamble, and Thom Bell created what became known as "the Philly Sound" in the s, a formula that prefigured both disco (by dialing up the funk) and (once they factored in Al Green and Hi Records) contemporary urban soul. Examples of both strains can be found on this single-disc sampler, highlighted by the 6/

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THAT PHILLY SOUND is dedicated to the music that came out of Philadelphia during the 50’s and 60’s. The website is presented by JOHN MADARA, whose immense contribution to this unique sound is well chronicled in the songs he wrote and produced himself and with partner, Dave White, during that highly creative period in rock and roll history -- such timeless classics as "At The Hop," "Rock.

Part of Time Life's extensive Sweet Soul of the ‘70s series, The Sound of Philadelphia provides a two-disc overview of Philly soul, with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff's Philadelphia International rightly given much of the spotlight. This is a solid introduction for neophytes, including many classics from the decade: Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes' “Wake Up Everybody” (featuring Teddy.

Sounds of Philly Radio - Playing all the hits of the 50's, 60's & 70's with an All-Star line up on DJ's Keeping The Music Alive.

Philly Sound - The Fantastic Sound Of Philadelphia ‎ (LP, Comp) Philadelphia International Records, Philadelphia International Records PIR 80 , CI PIR /5().