“Survival! Survival of the fittest!” As we try to survive another Monday on this planet – here’s the O’Jays to help us along. “Survival” was written by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff and appeared on the 1975 O’Jays album of … Continue reading
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Here’s a band and song I just uncovered today and wanted to share – People’s Choice with “Party Is A Groovy Thing.” People’s Choice was a Philadelphia-based group probably best-known for the funky-discofied “Do It Any Way You Wanna” which … Continue reading
Billy Paul’s “Me And Mrs. Jones” held the #1 spot on both the US Hot 100 and R&B chart for multiple weeks in late 1972. The song was written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Cary Gilbert and appeared on … Continue reading
Here’s something a bit unusual. It’s the O’Jays performing their hit “Love Train,” but they’ve changed the lyric to “Soul Train” while gracing the show. “Love Train” was written and produced by Gamble & Huff and reached #1 on the … Continue reading
The Impressions recorded and released “Finally Got Myself Together (I’m A Changed Man” in 1973 where it appeared on the LP of almost the same name. The song was written and produced by Ed Townsend and reached #1 on Billboard‘s … Continue reading
Here’s a group of guys brave enough to drop their cool facade and sing “I’ll Always Love My Mama.” The bravery paid off for The Intruders and they grabbed a #36 hit on the US Hot 100 (#6 R&B). “I’ll … Continue reading