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40 Years of Philadelphia International with Dave Pearce

Dave Pearce and journalist Ralph Tee celebrate 40 years of Philadelphia International Records, and discuss the genesis of the Philly groove and its impact on dance music.

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.

2 hours

Last on

Sat 3 Sep 2011 22:00
麻豆社 Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • The O鈥橨ays

    I Love Music

    • Philadelphia International.

  • Anthony White

    Stop & Think It Over

    • Philadelphia International.

  • Archie Bell & the Drells

    Don't Let Love Get You Down

    • Philadelphia International.

  • Carolyn Crawford

    Good & Plenty

    • Philadelphia International.

  • Billy Paul - People Power

  • Dee Dee Sharp

    Nobody Could Take Your Place

    • Philadelphia International.

  • Dexter Wansel

    Life on Mars

    • Philadelphia International.

  • The Ebonys

    Do You Like The Way I Love You

    • Philadelphia International.

  • Frantique

    Strut Your Funky Stuff

    • Philadelphia International.

  • Harold Melvin

    Bad Luck

    • Philadelphia International.

  • The Intruders

    I'll Always Love My Mama

    • Philadelphia International.

  • The Jackson 5

    Living Together

    • Philadelphia International.

  • Jean Carne

    Was That All It Was

    • Philadelphia International.

  • The Jones Girls

    Nights Over Egypt

    • Philadelphia International.

  • Lou Rawls

    You'll Never Find Another Love

    • Philadelphia International.

  • McFadden & Whitehead

    Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now

    • Philadelphia International.

  • People鈥檚 Choice

    Jam, Jam, Jam

    • Philadelphia International.

  • Patti LaBelle

    The Spirit's In It

    • Philadelphia International.

  • Phyllis Hyman

    Ain't You Had Enough Love

    • Philadelphia International.

  • Teddy Pendergrass

    The More I Want

    • Philadelphia International.

  • Shirley Jones & Jean Carne

    Whatever It Takes (Joey Negro club mix)

    • Expansion Records.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 28 Aug 2011 20:00
    麻豆社 Radio 6 Music
  • Sat 3 Sep 2011 22:00
    麻豆社 Radio 6 Music