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Last broadcast on Sat, 3 Sep 2011, 22:00 on BBC Radio 6 Music (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
Dave Pearce goes back to his soul-boy roots as he celebrates 40 years of Philadelphia International Records. Founded by writing and production duo Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff in 1971, the label became known for its trademark soulful disco sound, producing hits for The Three Degrees, McFadden & Whitehead and Teddy Pendergrass. Its catalogue became a staple of the British rare groove scene during the early 1980s and it also played an important role in the creation of house music, with DJs like Larry Levan and Frankie Knuckles spinning their tunes in the legendary Paradise Garage. As the label enters its forth decade, Dave is joined by journalist Ralph Tee - author of 'Who's Who in Soul Music' and compiler of 'The Philadelphia International Box Set' - to dig through some of its finest moments and forgotten gems, from The O'Jays to MFSB, via Lou Rawls, Dexter Wansel and Archie Bell & The Dells. Dave and Ralph also discuss the genesis of the Philly groove, its impact on dance music through the years and, how four decades on, its catalogue is being reworked for today's dancefloors by artists like Dimitri from Paris.
Music played
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The O'Jays
— I Love MusicPhiladelphia International -
Anthony White — Stop & Think It Over
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Archie Bell & The Drells
— Don't Let Love Get You DownPhiladelphia International -
Carolyn Crawford — Good & Plenty
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Billy Paul — People Power
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Dee Dee Sharp — Nobody Could Take Your Place
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Dexter Wansel — Life on Mars
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The Ebonys — Do You Like The Way I Love You
Philadelphia International -
Frantique — Strut Your Funky Stuff
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Harold Melvin — Bad Luck
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The Intruders
— I'll Always Love My MamaPhiladelphia International -
The Jacksons
— Living TogetherPhiladelphia International -
Jean Carne — Was That All It Was
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The Jones Girls
— Nights Over EgyptPhiladelphia International -
Lou Rawls
— You’ll Never Find Another LovePhiladelphia International -
McFadden & Whitehead
— Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us NowPhiladelphia International -
People's Choice — Jam, Jam, Jam
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Patti LaBelle — The Spirit’s In It
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Phyllis Hyman — Ain’t You Had Enough Love
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Teddy Pendergrass
— The More I WantPhiladelphia International -
Shirley Jones & Jean Carne — Whatever It Takes (Joey Negro club mix)
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Broadcasts
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Sun 28 Aug 201120:00
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Sat 3 Sep 201122:00
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