MORE PHILLY SOUL: Philly for sale | eBay
When discussing 1970s disco legends, one simply cannot overlook Philadelphia International Records. Founded in 1971 by the brilliant artistic minds of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, the label pioneered the "Philly Sound"—a soul-derived genre characterized by funk, R&B, and jazz influences, as well as lush, harmonious melodies driven by string and horn arrangements. It quickly achieved global prominence, thanks in large part to the artists within its orbit—singers and songwriters such as First Choice, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Norman Harris, Patti LaBelle, MFSB (Mother Father Sister Brother), Billy Paul, Teddy Pendergrass, The Delfonics, The Intruders, The Jones Girls, The O'Jays, The Spinners, The Stylistics, The Three Degrees, The Trammps, Dexter Wansel, McFadden & Whitehead, People's Choice, and many others—all of whom are featured in this incredible box set. The tracks have been digitally remastered to revitalize songs that are integral to the history of the most elegant and harmonious soul music of the 1970s. The collection comprises 71 tracks spanning over four hours of music. Enhancing the package is a 63-page booklet containing full track credits and the history of Philadelphia International Records, illustrated with previously unseen photos. A comprehensive and visually stunning box set like this is an essential addition to the personal collection of any true admirer of the Philly Sound.
TRACK LIST:
DISC 1
1-1 Soul Survivors– Expressway (To Your Heart) 2:18
1-2 The Delfonics– La-La – Means I Love You 3:19
1-3 The Intruders– Cowboys To Girls 2:37
1-4 Jerry Butler– Hey, Western Union Man 2:39
1-5 The Delfonics– Ready Or Not Here I Come (Can’t Hide From Love) 1:59
1-6 Jerry Butler– Only The Strong Survive 2:34
1-7 The Delfonics– Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time) 3:21
1-8 Dusty Springfield– Brand New Me 2:23
1-9 Wilson Pickett– Don’t Let The Green Grass Fool You 2:46
1-10 The Ebonys– You’re The Reason Why 3:02
1-11 Joe Simon– Drowning In The Sea Of Love 3:19
1-12 The Stylistics– I’m Stone In Love With You 3:19
1-13 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes– I Miss You 8:37
1-14 The O’Jays– Back Stabbers 3:05
1-15 The O’Jays– Sunshine 3:41
1-16 Spinners– I’ll Be Around 3:08
1-17 Johnny Williams (4)– Slow Motion (Pt. 1) 2:57
1-18 Billy Paul– Me And Mrs. Jones 4:45
1-19 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes– If You Don’t Know Me By Now 3:25
1-20 The Futures– Love Is Here 4:58
DISC 22-1 The O’Jays– Love Train 2:57
2-2 The Stylistics– Break Up To Make Up 3:57
2-3 MFSB– Family Affair 4:21
2-4 The Ebonys– It’s Forever 4:29
2-5 The O’Jays– Time To Get Down 2:52
2-6 Manhattans– There’s No Me Without You 3:36
2-7 The Intruders– I’ll Always Love My Mama 6:36
2-8 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes– The Love I Lost 6:21
2-9 The Intruders– I Wanna Know Your Name 5:47
2-10 The Three Degrees– Dirty Ol’ Man 3:03
2-11 The O’Jays– Put Your Hands Together 4:06
2-12 Billy Paul– Thanks For Saving My Life 2:58
2-13 Spinners– Mighty Love 4:55
2-14 William DeVaughn– Be Thankful For What You Got (Pt..1) 3:23
2-15 The O’Jays– For The Love Of Money 7:20
2-16 The Trammps– Where Do We Go From Here 3:43
2-17 MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees– T.S.O.P. (The Sound Of Philadelphia) 5:48
DISC 33-1 Spinners With Dionne Warwick– Then Came You 3:56
3-2 MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees– Love Is The Message 6:36
3-3 The Three Degrees– When Will I See You Again 2:58
3-4 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes– Where Are All My Friends 3:19
3-5 Bunny Sigler– Picture Us 2:34
3-6 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes– Bad Luck 6:27
3-7 The O’Jays– Give The People What They Want 4:10
3-8 Billy Paul– Billy’s Back Home 4:29
3-9 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes– Hope That We Can Be Together Soon 3:38
3-10 People’s Choice– Do It Any Way You Wanna 3:14
3-11 People’s Choice– The Big Hurt 3:21
3-12 The O’Jays– Let Me Make Love To You 3:37
3-13 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes– Wake Up Everybody 7:30
3-14 The O’Jays– I Love Music 6:49
3-15 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes– Don’t Leave Me This Way 6:03
3-16 Archie Bell & The Drells– Let’s Groove 3:03
3-17 The O’Jays– Livin’ For The Weekend 6:35
DISC 44-1 Manhattans– Kiss And Say Goodbye 4:27
4-2 Dee Dee Sharp– I’m Not In Love 5:14
4-3 Lou Rawls– You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine 4:25
4-4 Spinners– The Rubberband Man 3:33
4-5 The Jacksons– Enjoy Yourself 3:21
4-6 Jean Carn– Free Love 4:04
4-7 Teddy Pendergrass– I Don’t Love You Anymore 3:57
4-8 Lou Rawls– See You When I Git There 4:25
4-9 The O’Jays– Use Ta Be My Girl 4:00
4-10 Teddy Pendergrass– Close The Door 5:25
4-11 McFadden & Whitehead– Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now 7:00
4-12 The Jones Girls– You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else 4:30
4-13 The Stylistics– Hurry Up This Way Again 3:35
4-14 Teddy Pendergrass– Love T.K.O. 4:58
4-15 Leon Huff– I Ain’t Jivin’, I’m Jammin’ 5:55
4-16 Deniece Williams– It’s Gonna Take A Miracle 4:09
4-17 Patti LaBelle– If Only You Knew 4:44