[REMOVE ADS]




Results 1 to 11 of 11

Thread: Not quite TSOP

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Posts
    1,092
    Rep Power
    199

    Not quite TSOP

    In response to Optimal Saint’s non-Motown thread, I thought it would be interesting to get other labels involved. What songs can you think of that have a Philly Soul vibe, but didn’t feature key players Gamble & Huff, Bell & Creed, and recorded outside of Philadelphia! As with the other thread, no covers allowed.

    Imagination- Gladys Knight & the Pips
    Stoned Out of My Mind- The Chi-lites
    Love’s Maze- Temprees
    Philadelphia Freedom- Elton John
    Outside Woman- Bloodstone
    Stay In My Corner- the Dells

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Posts
    3,942
    Rep Power
    436
    "You're My Best Friend My Love" from The Jackson 5's Joyful Jukebox Music LP truly has a Philly Soul influence.


  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Posts
    3,942
    Rep Power
    436
    Another song that reminds me of the Philly Soul sound is "[[I've Been A Winner, I've Been A Loser) I've Been In Love" by The Smith Connection.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Posts
    3,741
    Rep Power
    204
    I've always thought that "Does Your Mama Know About Me" by BOBBY TAYLOR & THE VANCOUVERS sounds very "Philly". I can just imagine it having being done by THE INTRUDERS. 😊

    Roger

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Posts
    2,570
    Rep Power
    239
    Keith Barrow - If It's Love That You're Looking For

    Michael Stokes and Ronn Matlock of Detroit were behind this Detroit recording with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra providing the strings.... Russell Thompkins Jr and The Stylistics anyone?


  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Posts
    2,570
    Rep Power
    239
    Al Wilson - Show And Tell. a Hollywood production, but has that Philly percussion / rhythm thing going on with loads of strings and brass


  7. #7
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Posts
    3,190
    Rep Power
    198
    I have been confused some times with this Roy Ayer's instrumental when I hear it on my mp3 reproductor because I have many MFSB, Salsoul Orchestra, RAMP and Roy Ayer's Ubiquity instrumentals and I think is a "typical" Salsoul Orch. number with his vibes part and the unmistakably Don Renaldo strings... and reallly sounds very much Philly:

    Roy Ayers "lots Of Love"
    https://youtu.be/TuSfTeE09Jo
    Last edited by manny; 03-06-2019 at 10:45 AM.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Posts
    2,570
    Rep Power
    239
    The Reflections - all New York centered, but Philly sounding

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Posts
    101
    Rep Power
    168
    This is a trick one: 'Are you ready for love' by Elton John :-)

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Posts
    101
    Rep Power
    168

  11. #11
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Posts
    101
    Rep Power
    168
    And this which was recorded ay Sigma New York by Kenny Williams:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3keBEdnol3g

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

[REMOVE ADS]

Ralph Terrana
MODERATOR

Welcome to Soulful Detroit! Kindly Consider Turning Off Your Ad BlockingX
Soulful Detroit is a free service that relies on revenue from ad display [regrettably] and donations. We notice that you are using an ad-blocking program that prevents us from earning revenue during your visit.
Ads are REMOVED for Members who donate to Soulful Detroit. [You must be logged in for ads to disappear]
DONATE HERE »
And have Ads removed.