Artist
Billy Paul
Billy Paul was never a straightforward soul singer. He'd trained at Philadelphia's Granoff School of Music, shared stages with Charlie Parker and Dinah Washington, and treated phrasing as something closer to jazz improvisation than pop delivery.
The full story is in Philadelphia Soul.
At a glance
- Active
- 1952–2016
- From
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Records in the issues
- 1 (1972)
- Original label
- Philadelphia International Records
- Listening guide track
- “Me and Mrs. Jones”
Listen
In the Philadelphia Soul listening guide: “Me and Mrs. Jones”
In the issues
- Philadelphia SoulSupporting cast · 1967-1980 · Members
Philadelphia Soul is a music scene from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1967–1980. Its principal artists include Gamble & Huff, The O'Jays, MFSB and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 12 dated events.
