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Philly soul classics | A wave of sweet soul music arrives

Philadelphia, a city located in southeastern Pennsylvania.

It’s known as a city that’s indispensable when talking about soul music.

The genre known as Philly soul, which was born in Philadelphia in the 1970s, gained popularity with its sweet sound that hadn’t existed in soul music up to that point.

This time, I’d like to introduce some classic tracks of Philly soul.

Philly soul is a genre that laid the foundation for today’s R&B.

It’s also extremely important for understanding Black music, so please relax and enjoy it to the end.

Playlist

Philly soul classics | A wave of sweet soul music arrives
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1eastTurn off the LightsTeddy Pendergrass
Turn off the LightsTeddy Pendergrassplay_arrow
The classic song by R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass
2eastT.S.O.P. ft. The Three DegreesM.F.S.B.
T.S.O.P. ft. The Three DegreesM.F.S.B.play_arrow
MFSB, the representative band of Philly soul
3eastWhen Will I See You AgainThe Three Degrees
When Will I See You AgainThe Three Degreesplay_arrow
From Philadelphia, a classic by a female vocal group
4eastEnjoy YourselfThe Jacksons
Enjoy YourselfThe Jacksonsplay_arrow
Introducing the captivating music of Philly soul
5eastNights Over EgyptThe Jones Girls
Nights Over EgyptThe Jones Girlsplay_arrow
Top-tier backing vocals from Detroit R&B
6eastIf You Don’t Know Me By NowHarold Melvin & The Blue Notes
If You Don’t Know Me By NowHarold Melvin & The Blue Notesplay_arrow
A classic of Philly soul, with a moving vocal performance
7eastIf Only You KnewPatti LaBelle
If Only You KnewPatti LaBelleplay_arrow
The classic hit by soul singer Patti LaBelle
8eastBack StabbersThe O’Jays
Back StabbersThe O'Jaysplay_arrow
The O’Jays, the legendary soul trio formed in 1958
9eastAin’t No Stoppin’ Us NowMcFadden & Whitehead
Ain't No Stoppin' Us NowMcFadden & Whiteheadplay_arrow
Introduce representative songs of Philly soul
10eastYou Are EverythingThe stylistics
You Are EverythingThe stylisticsplay_arrow
A sweet classic of Philly soul
11eastMe and Mrs. JonesBilly Paul
Me and Mrs. JonesBilly Paulplay_arrow
Billy Paul, a singer who represents Philly soul
12eastTheme from the PlanetsDexter Wansel
Theme from the PlanetsDexter Wanselplay_arrow
Dexter Wansel, the jazz fusion genius
13eastLove, Need and Want YouPatti LaBelle
Love, Need and Want YouPatti LaBelleplay_arrow
Try listening to Patti LaBelle’s classic songs.
14eastLove T.K.O.Teddy Pendergrass
Love T.K.O.Teddy Pendergrassplay_arrow
A classic by Teddy Pendergrass
15eastLA-LA – Means I Love YouThe Delfonics
LA-LA - Means I Love YouThe Delfonicsplay_arrow
A classic of Philadelphia soul
16eastI Miss You, Pt. 1 ft. Teddy PendergrassHarold Melvin & The Blue Notes
I Miss You, Pt. 1 ft. Teddy PendergrassHarold Melvin & The Blue Notesplay_arrow
A classic song by a representative group of Philly soul
17eastLady LoveLou Rawls
Lady LoveLou Rawlsplay_arrow
The classic song by singer Lou Rawls, known for his distinctive deep voice
18eastYou’ll Never Find Another Love Like MineLou Rawls
You'll Never Find Another Love Like MineLou Rawlsplay_arrow
Lou Rawls, an important singer in soul music
19eastClose The DoorTeddy Pendergrass
Close The DoorTeddy Pendergrassplay_arrow
A classic by Teddy, an important R&B artist.
20eastI’ll Be AroundTHE SPINNERS
I'll Be AroundTHE SPINNERSplay_arrow
Philly soul also has a Detroit flavor
21eastWhat You Won’t Do for LoveBobby Caldwell
What You Won’t Do for LoveBobby Caldwellplay_arrow
A passionate R&B classic, a love song that resonates with the heart