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Love Train:The Sound of Philadelphia

CD-Charts > Music > Philly Soul
by: Various Artists

Release Date October 21, 2008
My parents were teenagers/young adults in Philadelphia during the 60's and early 70's. I grew up with my parents playing this music. It was just part of our environment. My brother and I were babies singing along with this awesome music. I'm in my early 40s now and heard an NPR Fresh Air interview with Gamble and Huff yesterday. Those guys are just so talented. AWHHHHHHHHH, hearing that music again brought me such joy. Learning about the genius of Gamble and Huff and all of the songs that they've written and produced, just made me profoundly proud of them and the city of Philadelphia; a place I left in the 80's. My mom still lives in the City, so there will always be a connection for me. I cannot wait to see her face when I present her with ... Read More:

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The Best of the Stylistics

CD-Charts > Music > Philly Soul
by: The Stylistics

Release Date October 25, 1990
OH......MY!!!
We talkin' about some blue plate Philly soul here...!!!
I'd give it a zillion stars if I could.
Greg

CD-Charts Position 3
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The Very Best of the Spinners

CD-Charts > Music > Philly Soul
by: The Spinners

Release Date April 20, 1993
Spinners fans must have this CD. Has all the top hits. The 70's were a great decade for great music.

CD-Charts Position 4
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The Ultimate Collection

CD-Charts > Music > Philly Soul
by: The Jackson 5

Release Date January 23, 1996
There are some good songs on here, but not enough of them to make it worthwhile. I was just a kid when many of these songs were released, and at the time this was ground-breaking. I didn't remember Michael Jackson's voice being so high-pitched (gets grating after awhile), or so many of the songs sounding alike. My 4YO really likes it, though, and requests "her song" (ABC).

CD-Charts Position 5
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Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds, Vol. 2

CD-Charts > Music > Philly Soul
by: Jill Scott

Release Date August 31, 2004
I purchased the CD for "Living My Life Like It's Golden". What I received was music that is diverse, creative and soulful...The cd is just like the title "Beautifully Human". I will be purchasing more of her music.

CD-Charts Position 6
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Motown

CD-Charts > Music > Philly Soul
by: Michael McDonald

Release Date June 24, 2003
Good collection; funky and LOUD! Keeps me wide awake whenever I play it in the car.

CD-Charts Position 7
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La La Means I Love You: The Definitive Collection

CD-Charts > Music > Philly Soul
by: The Delfonics

Release Date August 26, 1997
These songs will take you back to the time when there were too many outstanding singers and groups for us to ever own all of their hits. The Delfonics boast some of the prettiest harmonies of the Philly soul sound. Often lumped in with similar groups such as the Stylistics, Dramatics, and the Chi-Lites, the Delfonics deserve their own place among the greats of sweet soul singing and harmony. You will love this CD!

CD-Charts Position 8
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Cowboys to Girls: The Best of the Intruders

CD-Charts > Music > Philly Soul
by: The Intruders

Release Date October 31, 1995
The Intruders are one of the original groups of the Philly Soul mainstream explosion in the late 60's to mid 70's developing a soft, romantic, and easy-listening style, along with the Delfonics (my favorite group). The Delfonics were working with Thom Bell, while The Intruders worked with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. gamble and Huff gave the intruders some nice slower to mid-tempo grooves to harmonize to. This collective ranges from 1966 to 1974. "Together" (1967)is my choice song here, since I have no actual albums by them since they are so darn hard to find at a reasonable cost. "Together" has a nice mid-tempo beat with some fantastic horns and some outstanding harmonizing in the hook. It is one romantic song with clever lyrics (some about being lost together ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 9
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Home for Christmas

CD-Charts > Music > Philly Soul
by: The O'Jays

Release Date October 22, 1991
This is My Favorite Christmas CD!
Nothing but Pure O'Jays Genius!
Many Original Songs that will Instantly put You in The Spirit!

CD-Charts Position 10
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The Ultimate O'Jays

CD-Charts > Music > Philly Soul
by: The O'Jays

Release Date April 10, 2001
WHILE THIS RELEASE FAIRLY COVERS THE OJAYS' 70S OUTPUT, NO COLLECTION IS COMPLETE UNTIL IT PUTS THE GROUP'S 70S MEGAHITS ALONGSIDE THE OJAYS EARLIER WORKS FROM THE 1960S. TUNES LIKE LONELY DRIFTER..STAND IN FOR LOVE..LIPSTICK TRACES...I'LL BE SWEETER TOMORROW..YOUR LOVE'S THE BEST THING SINCE CANDY..AMONGST OTHERS. A MULTI-DISC, MULTI DECADE MEAGA BOX SET THAT SHOWCASES THE OJAYS FROM THE 1960'S THRU THE 21ST CENTURY IS THE TRUE WAY TO GO. I KNOW I WOULD BUY IT.