Here's the 174th Mix Selection for F.S.V.B, it Called "Finally Got Myself Together!" and contains Various Soul Artists and Bands from the 60's & 70's, Its been Mixed by HeavySoulBrutha , and it Features some Great Tracks by amongst others: The Spinners, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Average White Band, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Earth Wind & Fire, Rufus and The Impressions amongst others!
For a Full Track Listing and Download from HeavySoulBruthas Site Go Here!
In this Series of Posts, I will writing about the Artist's who are in My "Greatest Ever Soul Singer of All-Time" Poll.
The Poll is over to the Right of the Blog, it has been Running for a Couple of Weeks now, so if You haven't already Voted, Please do so!
In these Post's, I will write a few Facts, Figures, Stats and Interesting Stuff on the Artist in Question, I will also include a Playlist of their 20 Greatest Songs.
I will Write a Post on each Artist in Order of "Top to Bottom" of the Poll!
ARTIST NUMBER 4..............TEDDY PENDERGRASS
Born "Theodore DeReese Pendergrass" on March 26th 1950, Teddy Pendergrass was a Singer/ Song-Writer who could also Play the Guitar, Drums and Piano.
The Album went "Platinum" & Reached the Following Chart Positions in the US, Pop Chart Number 17 & US R&B Chart Number 6.
In fact TP First 4 Album's (between 1977 and 1980) All Achieved "Platinum" Status!
His Highest Ever Placed Album was His 3rd Release "Teddy" Reaching Number 5 on US Pop Chart and Number 1 on the US R&B Chart!
By the Early 80's the US Media were Calling "TP" the "Black Elvis" and He was one of "The Hottest Properties" in the US!
This was all to Change, when on March 18th 1982, TP was involved in a "Car Accident" the Brakes on His "Rolls Royce" Failed and he Hit the Guard Rail in the middle of the Road and crossed the Opposite Traffic Lane and Hit 2 Trees!
Teddy Pendergrass Suffered Severe "Spinal Cord Injuries" Leaving Him Paralysed from the Waist Down!
It was 2 Years (in 1984) before He Released His Next "Brand New" Studio Album, it was Called "Love Language" which incidentally Contained a Track called "Hold On "which Featured a "New Female Singer" by the Name of "Whitney Houston"
His First Live Performance after the Accident was on 13th July 1985 at the US version of "Live Aid" this was Performed in Philadelphia.
TP made a Total of 6 more Album's after His Accident!
He Finally Retired from the Music Business in 2006, after this time there were Plans to Make a Film of His Life and He Set Up a Charity for Paralysed Victims, which He Worked "Tirelessly" for!
Tragedy was to Strike a few Years later in 2009, when "TP" was Struck Down with Colon Cancer, which was Successfully Operated on, in June of that Year.
But by a Couple of Month's later in 2009 "TP" was back in Hospital with "Respiratory Problems" and Sadly 7 Months Later on 13th January 2010, he was to Die of "Respiratory Failure" He was Aged 59.
Teddy Pendergrass Full Solo Discography is as Follows:
14 Studio Album's 2 Live Album's 9 Compilation Album's 36 Single's
Checkout the Great Singles Teddy Pendergrass Recorded!
Here's the 124th Mix Selection for F.S.V.B, Its been Mixed by DJ Mike Pantelli, its called "Sweet Grooves" this particular Mix is from a "Philadelphia International Records Special" there are 4 Parts (I will Feature the others over the Coming week's)and here is Part 2, there's some Classic Soul Music on here, including some Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Jean Carne, MFSB, Lou Rawls , The Trammps, The Delfonics, Archie Bell and the Drells and The Spinners!
Press play button below to Listen or to Download Press the Share Button and go to Mike's WebPage also for more Great Music, see Mike's Podomatic Page!
01. WILSON PICKETT – DON’T LET THE GREEN GRASS FOOL YOU 02. THE TRAMMPS – WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE 03. DEBBIE TAYLOR – I’VE LEARNED TO DO WITHOUT YOU 04. THE PERSAUDERS – IT’S LOVE 05. BEN E KING – WE GOT LOVE 06. WILLIAM DEVAUGHN – BE THANKFUL FOR WHAT YOU GOT 07. THE DELFONICS – LA LA LA MEANS I LOVE YOU 08. THE STYLISTICS – YOU ARE EVERYTHING 09. HAROLD MELVIN & THE BLUENOTES – LET’S TAKE IT OVER 10. THE EBONYS – YOU’RE THE REASON WHY 11. A TOUCH OF CLASS – I LOVE YOU PRETTY BABY 12. LITTLE DOOLEY – IT’S GOT TO BE NOW OR NEVER 13. THE SPINNERS – I’LL BE AROUND 14. THE O’JAYS – BACKSTABBERS 15. MFSB – TSOP 16. PEOPLES CHOICE – DO IT ANYWAY YOU WANNA 17. ARCHIE BELL & THE DRELLS – STRATEGY 18. THE JACKSONS – SHOW YOU THE WAY TO GO 19. LOU RAWLS – YOU’LL NEVER FIND ANOTHER LOVE LIKE MINE 20. THE INVITATIONS – LOOK ON THE GOOD SIDE 21. THE JONES’ – WHO LOVES YOU 22. THE O’JAYS – NICE & EASY 23. THE JONES GIRLS – I FOUND THAT MAN OF MINE 24. JEAN CARNE – WAS THAT ALL IT WAS
Here's the 123rd Mix Selection for F.S.V.B, Its been Mixed by DJ Mike Pantelli, its called "Sweet Grooves" this particular Mix is from a "Philadelphia International Records Special" there are 4 Parts (I will Feature the others over the Coming week's)and here is Part 1, there's some Classic Soul Music on here, including some Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Dexter Wansel, MFSB, Lou Rawls , The Trammps, Intruders, Archie Bell and the Drells and The Stylistics!
Press play button below to Listen or to Download Press the Share Button and go to Mike's WebPage also for more Great Music, see Mike's Podomatic Page! Full Track Listing below!
01. THE JACKSONS – GOOD TIMES 02. PATTI LABELLE – LOVE NEED & WANT YOU 03. SHIRLEY JONES – DO YOU GET ENOUGH LOVE? 04. THE JONES GIRLS – WHO CAN I RUN TO? 05. HAROLD MELVIN & THE BLUENOTES – YOU KNOW HOW TO MAKE ME FEEL SO GOOD ft. SHARON PAIGE 06. THE STYLISTICS – HURRY UP THIS WAY AGAIN 07. DEXTER WANSEL – THE SWEETEST PAIN ft. TERRI WELLS 08. BILLY PAUL – ME & MRS JONES 09. THE O’JAYS – YOUR TURN THIS TIME 10. BUNNY SIGLER – LOVE TRAIN 11. MFSB – MANHATTEN SKYLINE 12. ARCHIE BELL & THE DRELLS – I COULD DANCE ALL NIGHT 13. THE TRAMMPS – TRUSTING HEART 14. THE INTRUDERS – WIN PLACE OR SHOW (SHE’S A WINNER) 15. THE O’JAYS – DARLIN’ DARLIN BABY (SWEET & TENDER LOVE) 16. LOU RAWLS – SEE YOU WHEN I GET THERE 17. BILLY PAUL – BRING THE FAMILY BACK 18. ANTHONY WHITE – YES YOU NEED LOVE 19. THE PHILADELPHIA ALLSTARS – LET’S CLEAN UP THE GHETTO 20. HAROLD MELVIN & THE BLUENOTES – BAD LUCK 21. THE JONES GIRLS – YOU’RE GONNA MAKE ME LOVE SOMEBODY ELSE 22. MCFADDEN & WHITEHEAD – AIN’T NO STOPPIN US NOW 23. MFSB – MYSTERIES OF THE WORLD
In this Series of Posts, I will writing about a Particular Classic Soul/Funk Album from the 60's 70's and 80's
The one's that stand out in my Mind, as The Best Soul/Funk/Jazz/R&B Albums ever Released. All of them, I purchased on Vinyl many Years ago and also now have them on CD or Digital Download today.
You may have a Differing view (as we all do) on these Choices, but these are my Favorites!
It was Entitled "Teddy Pendergrass" and Produced by Various Producer's (see Below), it was Certified a Platinum Seller, as were all of His First Four Album's!
Personnel: Bass – James Williams, Michael "Sugar Bear" Foreman
Congas, Bongos – Larry Washington
Drums – Charles Collins, Karl Chambers, Keith Benson
Guitar – Dennis Harris, Roland Chambers
Keyboards – Dexter Wansel, Ron Kersey, Victor Carstarphen
Strings, Horns – MFSB
Producer's – Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff (tracks: A1, A3, A4, B1), John Whitehead, Gene McFadden (tracks: A2, B3, B4), Sherman Marshall (tracks: B2), Victor Carstarphen (tracks: A2, B3, B4)
The Album Reached Number 17 on the US Billboard Chart and Number 5 in the US R&B Chart.
There were 3 Singles Released:
I Don't Love You Anymore...Reaching Number 41 in US Pop Chart and Number 5 In US R&B Chart,
The Whole Towns Laughing At Me...Reaching Number 16 in US R&B Chart,
You Cant Hide From Yourself... Reaching Number 7 in US Dance Chart.
This is a Great Album, not A Dud Track on it, I could not choose a Favorite Track, but I suppose the Track I have Played More than any other over the Year's is "The Whole Towns Laughing at Me" I Remember a Few Year's Ago, if me and the Wife were Having Problems, I always played Her Track B1!
Also Easy Easy was a Great Track!
Teddy Pendergrass was Born in Philadelphia in 1950, he Began as a Drummer in 1968, before Signing for Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes in 1969!
In 1971 he Signed a Deal at Philadelphia International Records in 1971, He had his First Hit (with Harold Melvin) in 1972, a Great Track called "I Miss You"
After Disagreements with Harold Melvin about Monies He left the Band to go Solo in October 1975.
Teddy Pendergrass Started Work on His Debut Solo Album in 1976. with a Release the Following Year.
His Road Accident, that Left Him Paralyzed from the Neck Down Happened in 1982.
He Passed Away from Breathing Problems a few Months after He had Beaten Colon Cancer, just over 2 Years ago in 2010.
Here's a Great performance of "Bad Luck" with Harold Melvin and a "Soul Train Interview" with Richard Pryor.
Checkout all of Teddy Pendergrass Albums with Downloads
Play the Album!
Check out this Great Documentary for a Real Insight into Teddy Pendergrass's Life, before & after the Accident!
Here's the 40th Mix for F.S.V.B, Its been Mixed by DJ Rave, there's some classic Disco Tracks on here, Its called Remixed and Classic Disco! Its features Artistes including some Harold Melvin, Teddy Pendergrass, Trammps and Archie Bell & the Drells ! Go to Podcast page for Track Listings!
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