As we use to say "back in da day" Philly had its own sound. A unique sound. Growing up in the EastCoast in the 70's you know the "flava." Generally "The Sweet Philly Sound" had this funky beat too it. You had such quality producers as, Thom Bell, Linda Creed, Norman Harris, Dexter Wansel,. What was jamming back in those days was, ""TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia). A notable extension of the Philadelphia sound were bassist Ronald Baker, guitarist Norman Harris and drummer/Trammps baritone Earl Young, (B-H-Y) who also recorded as the Trammps and would produce records themselves. These three were the base rhythm section for MFSB When you think of the "old school" Philly beat these musicians that comprised this sound come to mind.
One of my favorite "Philly based" groups of his era was "The Delfonics." OMG, I loved this group
THE DELFONICS
This one is a late 60's favorite. THis song produced by the combination of Huff and Gamble also brought the Philly sound on the scene. Jerry Butler is the "ICE MAN" an yes HE COMETH!! Damn, this is when we had TRUE singers. Their music rocked your soul
Jerry Butler
I had my first love back in 1974. I left this country for about 6 years and this song by the 3 degrees was kind of like my anthem.
THE 3 Degrees
Other notable Philly Artist are as Follows:
* The Delfonics
* The Intruders
* Patti LaBelle
* Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
* MFSB
* The O'Jays
* Billy Paul
* Teddy Pendergrass
* The Spinners
* The Stylistics
* The Three Degrees
* The Trammps
* Blue Magic
* Soul Survivors
* Dexter Wansel
* Gamble and Huff - Notable Songwriters and Producers
* Thom Bell - Notable Songwriter and Producer
* Daryl Hall & John Oates
* The Ethics
I couldn't leave without putting on my OLDTIME old school Philly Group. This was my "bomb" group in High School. I use to do a "fame" and dance on the cafeteria table to this song. Iriegal doing "THE SKATE," in the 70's.
