Artist

Teddy Pendergrass

1970-2013·Philadelphia

Teddy Pendergrass left Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes in 1976 and became, almost immediately, Philadelphia International's biggest solo star. His 1977 self-titled debut, cut at Sigma Sound with Gamble and Huff producing, gave him room the group format never had: tender and cracked-open on "I Don't Love You Anymore," full of raw sexual heat on the uptempo tracks.

The full story is in Philadelphia Soul.

At a glance

Active
1970–2013
From
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Records in the issues
1 (1977), 1 of them a Start here pick
Original label
Philadelphia International Records
Listening guide track
“Love TKO”

Listen

In the Philadelphia Soul listening guide: “Love TKO”

In the issues

  • Philadelphia Soul
    Supporting 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.

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