That Philly Sound
Ronnie Herel takes a look back at Kenney Gamble and Leon Huff, and their company, Philadelphia International Records, who made famous, the Philly sound that influences so many of the soul, rnb and dance tracks of today.
Set up in 1971 as a rival to Berry Gordy and Motown, Gamble and Huff released some of the most popular soul music hits of the 1970s, including "If You Don't Know Me by Now" by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, "Back Stabbers" and "Love Train" by the O'Jays, and "Me and Mrs. Jones" by Billy Paul.
Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Barry White, Teddy Pendergrass, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and Stevie Wonder all pay tribute to the music of Gamble & Huff. They also influence neo soul artists like Maxwell, D'Angelo and Erykah Badu.
We profile the label just as there's plans for Philadelphia International to begin releasing material by new artists for the first time in 10 years.
Presenter: Ronnie Herel
Producer: Sue Clarke
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