Philly Soul

I'm mainly thinking Search and Destroy here, although I'm curious about how the sweet harmonic Philly stuff gave way to the pre-disco Philadelphia International tracks.

I have some stuff I can copy for you, Nabisco, if you're interested.

"I'll Always Love My Mama" - The Intruders
"People Make the World Go Round" - The Stylistics
"Mighty Love" - The Spinners
"Don't Leave Me This Way" - Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes
"Expressway to Your Heart" - Soul Survivors
"La La Means I Love You" - The Delfonics
"I Love Music" - The O'Jays
or you know, all the hits by all those guys or yeah just get the Gamble-Huff box.

Destroy:

the MFSB records.

The O'Jays are the heart and soul of Philly soul, for me, before and through the period of greatest success. The Delfonics are glorious too. Billy Paul's Me And Mrs Jones is a great record.

Taking Sides: Motown (The Sound of Detroit) v. Gamble & Huff (The Sound of Philadelphia)

the MFSB records.

wtf

back to Philly. I don't think there's a definitive Philly Soul collection. The 3-disc Legacy box from the late 90s is a decent place to start, esp. the first disc which collects various pre-CBS Gamble & Huff singles. The classic hits from 1972-75 are there, also available on 1000 or so budget compilations. But the set stops in 1976 when Philadelphia International Records left the CBS fold. True there was a drop in quality at this point as the high-disco era began but there are a lot of lost Philly classics from the late 70s, from "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" and solo Teddy P onto to more arcane pleasures like Dexter Wansel.

I've got an 8-CD Philadelphia comp than covers the waterfront, a German import from 1989 that was one of the first CDs I bought. On Knight Records if you can find it...

But even that set doesn't include Thom Bell's life-changing work w/The Spinners who recorded for Atlantic. Fuck record companies.

Apparently Gamble & Huff are semi-reclusive and not esp. interested in setting the record straight so to speak. Someday, someway, plz.

Yes. No one has ever rivaled the batshit over-the-coda vamps of Philippe Wynne. "I'm a contented man!"

Off to go do the rubberband-man dance on my way to the ATM. Happy new year!

http://www.geosound.org/video.htm

I used to sing fa fa fa fa fa, but right now I'm feelin' so good, I'm singin' la la la la!!!!!

Archie Bell & the Drells Tightening It Up: The Best of…
Archie Bell & the Drells Strategy
Jerry Butler The Iceman Cometh
Jerry Butler Ice on Ice
Jerry Butler ICEMAN: The Mercury Years
Jean Carne Happy To Be With You
The Delfonics Best of the...
The Intruders Super Hits
The Intruders Save The Children
The Intruders Cowboys to Girls: The Best of …
The Jacksons S/T
The Jacksons Goin’ Places
The Jones Girls The Best of…
Patti Labelle The Spirit’s In It
Patti Labelle I’m In Love Again
McFadden & Whitehead S/T
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes Collectors Item
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes Wake Up Everybody
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes The Best of…
MFSB Deep Grooves
MFSB The Best of…
MFSB Mysteries of the World
New Birth, Inc The Very Best of…
O’Jays Backstabbers
O’Jays In Philadelphia
O’Jays Ship Ahoy
O’Jays Survival
O’Jays Family Reunion
O’Jays Message In Our Music
O’Jays So Full of Love
O’Jays Live In London
O’Jays Emotionally Yours
O’Jays Love Train: The Best of…
O’Jays Let Me Make Love To You
O’Jays Give The People What They Want
Billy Paul 360 Degrees of Billy Paul
Teddy Pendergrass S/T
Teddy Pendergrass Teddy
Teddy Pendergrass Life Is A Song Worth Singing
Teddy Pendergrass TP
Teddy Pendergrass Live: Coast to Coast
Wilson Pickett In Philadelphia
Lou Rawls All Things In Time
Lou Rawls When You’ve Heard Lou, You’ve Heard It All
Lou Rawls

Lou Rawls

still searching: Peoples Choice and more Dexter Wansel

as advertised!

3501 – Gideon Smith – Arkansa Life / When Two Worlds Can Successfully Collide – 1971
3502 – Johnny Williams – It’s So Wonderful / Love Don’t Rub Off – 1971
3503 – The Ebonys – Sexy Ways / You’re The Reason Way – 1971
3504 – Dick Jenson – Going On Up The Mountain / Three Cheers For Love – 1971
3505 – Bunny Sigler – Everybody Needs Good Lovin’ Part 1 / Everybody Needs Good Lovin’ Part 2 – 1971
3506 – Bobby Bennett – Bumble Bee (Sting Me) / Days Go By – 1971
3507 – ?
3508 – ?
3509 – Billy Paul – Love Buddies / Magic Carpet Ride – 1971
3510 – The Ebonys – Do It / Determination – 1971
3511 – ?
3512 – Dee Dee Sharp & David Sigler – Conquer The World Together / We Gotta Good Thing Going – 1971
3513 – The Ebonys – Without The On Eyou Love Part 1 / Without The One You Love Part 2 – 1971
3514 – The Ebonys – Do You Like The Way I Love / I’m So Glad I’m Me – 1972
3515 – Billy Paul – I Wish It Were Yesterday / This Is Your Life – 1972
3516 – Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes – I Miss You Part 1 / I Miss You Part 2 – 1972
3517 – The O’Jays – Backstabbers / Sunshine – 1972
3518 – Johnny Williams – Slow Motion / Shall We Gather By The Water – 1972
3519 – Bunny Sigler – Heaven Knows I Changed / Regina – 1972
3520 – Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes – If You Don’t Know Me By Now / Let Me Into Your World – 1972
3521 – Billy Paul – Me & Mrs Jones / Your Song – 1972
3522 – The O’Jays – 992 Arguments / Listen To The Clock On The Wall – 1972
3523 – Bunny Sigler – Picture Us / Tossin’ And Turnin’ – 1972
3524 – The O’Jays – Love Train / Who Am I – 1972
3525 – Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes – Ebony Woman / Yesterday I Had The Blues – 1973
3526 – Billy Paul – Am I Black Enough For You / I’m Gonna Make It This Time – 1973
3527 – Dick Jenson – Penny For Your Thoughts / Tamika – 1973
3528 – M.F.S.B. – Family Affair / Lay In Low – 1973
3529 – The Ebonys – Sexy Ways / It’s Forever – 1973
3530 – Johnny Williams – It’s So Wonderful / Put It In Motion – 1973
3531 – The O’Jays – Shiftless, Shady, Jealous Kind Of People / Time To Get Down – 1973
3532 – Bunny Sigler – Regina / Theme From ‘Five Fingers Of Death’ – 1973
3533 – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – The Love I Lost Part 1 / The Love I Lost Part 2 – 1973
3534 – The 3 Degrees – Dirty Ol’ Man / Can’t You See What You’re Doing To Me – 1973
3535 – The O’Jays – You Got Your Hooks In Me / Put Your Hands Together – 1973
3536 – Bunny Sigler – Heaven Knows I’ve Changed / That’s How Long I’ll Be Loving You – 1973
3537 – The O’Jays – Christmas Ain’t Christmas, New Years Ain’t New Years Without The One You Love / Just Can’t Get Enough – 1973
3538 – Billy Paul – I Was Married / Thanks For Saving My Life – 1973
3539 – The 3 Degrees – A Woman Needs A Good Man / Year Of Decision – 1974
3540 – M. F. S. B. – T. S. O. P. / Something For Nothing – 1974
3541 – The Ebonys – Nation Time / I Believe – 1974
3542 – Dick Jenson – New York City’s A Lonely Town / Peace Of Mind – 1974
3543 – Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes – I’m Weak For You / Satisfaction Guaranteed – 1974
3544 – The O’Jays – For The Love Of Money / People Keep Telling Me – 1974
3545 – Bunny Sigler – Love Train Part 1 / Love Train Part 2 – 1974
3546 – Spiritual Concept – Let’s Take It All / Bull Do Do – 1974
3547 – M. F. S. B. / The 3 Degrees – Love Is The Answer / My One And Only Love – 1974
3548 – The Ebonys – Hook Up And Get Down / Life In The Country – 1974
3549 – ?
3550 – M. F. S. B. / The 3 Degrees – When Will I See You Again / Year Of Decision – 1974
3551 – Billy Paul – Be Truthful To Me / I Wish It Were Yesterday – 1974
3552 – Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes – Let It Be You / Where Are All My Friends – 1974
3553 – Carolyn Crawford – Just Got To Be More Careful / Saving All The Love I Got For You – 1974
3554 – Bunny Sigler – Keep Smilin’ / Somebody Free – 1974
3555 – ?
3556 – Thad Jones & Mel Lewis – All My Yesterdays / Don’t You Worry ‘Boit Anything – 1974
3557 – Monk Montgomery – Bump De Bump / Reality – 1974
3558 – The O’Jays & The Moments – Sunshine Part 1 / Sunshine Part 2 – 1974
3559 – Lenny Pakula – Don’t Let It Get You Down / Mr Record Company Man – 1975
3560 – Bunny Sigler – Shake Your Booty / Your Love Is Good – 1975
3561 – The 3 Degrees – I Didn’t Know / Dirty Ol’ Man – 1975
3562 – Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes – Bad Luck Part 1 / Bad Luck Part 2 – 1975
3563 – Billy Paul – Billy’s Back Home / I’ve Got So Much To Live For – 1975
3564 – ?
3565 – The O’Jays – Give The People What They Want / What Am I Waiting For – 1975
3566 – Anthony White – Hey Baby / There Will Never Be Another – 1975
3567 – M. F. S. B. – Sexy / Human Machine – 1975
3568 – The 3 Degrees – Take Good Care Of Yourself / Here I Am – 1975
3569 – Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes With Sharon Paige – Hope That We Can Be Together Soon / Be For Real – 1975
3570 – Carolyn Crawford – It Takes Two To Make One / No Matter How Bad Things Are I Still Love You – 1975
3571 – B T & T B – I Can’t Quit Your Love / Queen Of The Ghetto – 1975
3572 – Billy Paul – July July July July / When It’s Your Time To Go – 1975
3573 – The O’Jays – Let Me Make Love To You / Survival – 1975
3574 – Anthony White – Never Repay Your Love / Never Let You Get Away From Me – 1975
3575 – Bunny Sigler – Somebody Free / That’s How Long I’ll Be Loving You – 1975
3576 – M. F. S. B. – Love Has No Time Or Place / T. L. C. – 1975
3577 – The O’Jays – I Love Music Part 1 / I Love Music Part 2 – 1975
3578 – M. F. S. B. – My Mood / The Zip – 1975
3579 – Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes – Wake Up Everybody Part 1 / Wake Up Everybody Part 2 – 1975
3580 – Carolyn Crawford – good & plenty / if you move you lose – 1975
3581 – The O’Jays – Christmas Ain’t Christmas, New Years Ain’t New Years Without The One You Love / Just Can’t Get Enough – 1975
3582 – Bunny Sigler – Jingle Bells Part 1 / Jingle Bells Part 2 – 1975
3583 – M. F. S. B. – Smile Happy / When Your Love Is Gone – 1976
3584 – Billy Paul – Let’s Make A Baby / My Head’s On Straight – 1976
3585 – The 3 Degrees – Free Ride / Loving Cup – 1976
3586 – Force Of Nature – Baby I’m Yours (And I’m So Glad) / Do It (Like You Ain’t Got No Backbone) – 1976
3587 – The O’Jays – Livin’ For The Weekend / Stairway To Heaven – 1976
3588 – Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes – Tell The World How I Feel About Cha Baby / You Know How To Make Me Feel So Good - 1976
3589 – M. F. S. B. – Philadelphia Freedom / South Philly – 1976
3590 – Anthony White –I’m So Much In Love With You / Yes You Need Love – 1976
3591 – Anthony White –I’m So Much In Love With You / Yes You Need Love – 1976
3592 – Lou Rawls – You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine / Let’s Fall In Love All Over Again – 1976
3593 – Billy Paul – People Power / I Want Cha Baby – 1976
3594 – Don Covay – No Tell Motel / Right Time For Love – 1976
3595 – Soul Survivors – Happy Birthday America Part 1 / Happy Birthday America Part 2 – 1976
3596 – The O’Jays – Unity / Family Reunion – 1976
3597 – Bunny Sigler – Can’t Believe That You Love Me / My Music – 1976
3598 – Dap Sugar – Willie Big Jim / Groovin’ In North Philly – 1976
3599 – Dexter Wansell – Life On Mars Part 1 / Life On Mars Part 2 – 1976
3600 – M. F. S. B. – Hot Summer Nights / Mellow Summertime / I’m Feelin’ – 1976 (3 Track EP)
3601 – The O’Jays – Message In Our Music / She’s Only A Woman – 1976
3602 – Don Covay – Travellin’ In Heavy Traffic / Once You Have It – 1976
3603 – ?
3604 – Lou Rawls – Groovy People / The Son Will Last Forever – 1976
3605 – Archie Bell & The Drells – Nothing Comes Easy / Right Here Is Where I Want To Be – 1976
3606 – Dexter Wansel – One Million Miles From The Ground / Stargazers – 1976
3607 – M. F. S. B. – We Got The Time Part 1 / We Got The Time Part 2 – 1976
3608 – Bunny Sigler – Somebody Loves You / Woman Woman – 1976
3609 – ?
3610 – The O’Jays – Darlin’ Darlin’ (Sweet Tender Love) / A Prayer – 1976
3611 – Dexter Wansel – Together Once Again / You Can Be What You Want To Be – 1976
3612 – ?
3613 – Billy Paul – How Good Is Your Game / I Think I’ll Stay Home Today – 1977
3614 – Jean Carn – Free Love / Where Did You Ever Go – 1977
3615 – Archie Bell & The Drells – Everybody Have A Good Time / I Bet I Can Do That Dance – 1977
3616 – Dexter Wansel – Disco Lights / Ide Infinitum – 1977
3617 – ?
3618 – ?
3619 – ?
3620 – ?
3621 – Billy Paul – Let Him In / We All Got A Mission – 1977
3622 – Teddy Pendergrass – I Don’t Love You Anymore / Somebody Told Me – 1977
3623 – Lou Rawls – See You When I Get There / Spring Again – 1977
3624 – The Intruders – I’ll Always Love My Mama Part 1 / I’ll Always Love My Mama Part 2 – 1977
3625 – Dee Dee Sharp Gamble – Nobody Can Take Your Place / Flashback – 1977
3626 – M. F. S. B. – I’m On Your Side / Picnic In The Park – 1977
3627 – Various Artists – Let’s Clean Up The Ghetto Part 1 / Let’s Clean Up The Ghetto Part 2 – 1977
3628 – Jean Carn – If You Wanna Go Back / You Are All I Need – 1977
3629 – Dexter Wansel – Dance With Me Tonight / Holdin’ On – 1977
3630 – Billy Paul – I Trust You / Love Won’t Come Easy – 1977
3631 – The O’Jays – Work On Me / Let’s Spend Some Time Together – 1977
3632 – Archie Bell & The Drells – Glad You Can Make It / There’s No Other Like You – 1977
3633 – Teddy Pendergrass – The Whole Town’s Laughing At Me / The More I Get The More I Want – 1977
3634 – Lou Rawls – Lady Love / Not The Staying Kind – 1977
3635 – Billy Paul – Only The Strong Survive / Where I Belong - 1977
3636 – Dee Dee Sharp Gamble – I’d Really Love To See You Tonight / What Color Is Love – 1977
3637 – Archie Bell & The Drells – I’ve Been Missing You / It’s Hard No To Love You – 1977
3638 – Dee Dee Sharp Gamble – Just As Long As I Know You’re Mine / I Believe In Love – 1978
3639 – Billy Paul – Everybody’s Breaking Up / Sooner Or Later – 1978
3640 – Dexter Wansel – All Night Long / What The World Is Coming To – 1978
3641 – M. F. S. B. – K-Jee / My Mood – 1978
3642 – The O’Jays – Use Ta Be My Girl / This Time Baby – 1978
3643 – Lou Rawls – One Life To Live / If I Coulda Woulda Shoulda – 1978
3644 – Dee Dee Sharp Gamble – I Wanna Be Your Woman / Tryin’ To Get The Feeling Again – 1978
3645 – Billy Paul – One Man’s Junk / Don’t Give Up On Love – 1978
3646 – Jean Carn – Happy To Be With You / Together Once Again – 1978
3647 – Dexter Wansel - Solutions / I’m In Love – 1978
3648 – Teddy Pendergrass – Close The Door / Get Up Get Down Get Funky Get Loose - 1978
3649 – The People’s Choice – Turn Me Loose / Soft & Tender – 1978
3650 – M. F. S. B. – Redwood Beach / Use Ta Be My Guy – 1978
3651 – Archie Bell & The Drells – Old People / On The Radio – 1978
3652 – The O’Jays – Brandy / Take Me To The Stars – 1978
3653 – Lou Rawls – There Will Be Love / Unforgettable – 1978
3654 – Jean Carn – Don’t Let It Go To Your Head / I Bet She Won’t Love You Like I Do – 1978
3655 – Teddy Pendergrass – Only You / Get Up Get Down Get Funky Get Loose – 1978
3656 – Jerry Butler – (I’m Just Thinking About) Cooling Out / Are You Lonely Tonight – 1978
3657 – Teddy Pendergrass – Only You / It Don’t Hurt Now – 1978
3658 – People’s Choice – Rough-Ride / Stay With Me – 1978
3659 – Edwin Birdsong – Kunta Dance Part 1 / Kunta Dance Part 2 – 1978
3660 – ?
3661 – The Futures – Party Time Man / You Got It (The Love That I Need) – 1978
3662 – Ronnie James – I Must Have Done It Right / Wonder Girl – 1978
3663 – M. F. S. B. – Let’s Party Down / To Be In Love – 1978
3664 – Jerry Butler – (I’m Just Thinking About) Cooling Out / Are You Lonely Tonight – 1978
3665 – The Futures – Party Time Man / You Got It (The Love That I Need) – 1978
3666 – The O’Jays – Cry Together / Strokety Stroke - 1978
3667 – Jean Carn – There’s A Shortage Of Good Men / (No No) You Can’t Come Back Now – 1978
3668 – M. F. S. B. – Dance With Me Tonight / Is It Something I Said – 1978
3669 – Teddy Pendergrass – Life Is A Song Worth Singing / Cold Cold World – 1978
3670 – Edwin Birdsong – Phiss-Phizz / Goldmine – 1979
3671 – Edwin Birdsong – Phiss-Phizz / Goldmine – 1979 (12” Release Of The Above Record)
3672 – Lou Rawls – Send In The Clowns / This Song Will Last Forever – 1979
3673 – Jerry Butler – I’m Glad To Be Back / Nothing Says I Love You Like I Love You – 1979
3674 – The Futures – Ain’t No Time For Nothing / Someone Special (You’re The One) – 1979
3675 – McFadden & Whitehead – Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now / I Got The Love – 1979
3676 – Billy Paul – Bring The Family Back / It’s Critical – 1979
3677 – Jocko – The Rocketship (Vocal) / The Rocketship (Inst) – 1979
3678 – Billy Paul – Bring The Family Back / It’s Critical – 1979
3679 – The Force – Rock Your Baby Part 1 / Rock Your Baby Part 2 – 1979
3680 – The Jones Girls – You Gonna Make Me Love Some Body Else – Who Can I Run To – 1979
3681 – McFadden & Whitehead – Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now / I Got The Love – 1979
3682 – The Jones Girls – You Gonna Make Me Love Some Body Else – Who Can I Run To – 1979
3683 – Jerry Butler – Let’s Make Love / Dream World – 1979
3684 – Lou Rawls – Let Me Be Good To You / Lover’s Holiday – 1979
3685 – The Force – Rock Your Baby / Feelin’ So Fine – 1979
3686 – ?
3687 – ?
3688 – ?
3689 – The Intruders – I’ll Always Love My Mama / Save The Children – 1979
3690 – Silk Midnight – Dancer / Get On Up – 1979
3691 – Silk Midnight – Dancer / Get On Up – 1979 (12” Single)
3692 – Dexter Wansel – I’ll Never Forget (My Favourite Disco) / It’s Been Cool – 1979
3693 – Michael Pedicin Jr – That’s A Good One / Song For Sherry – 1979
3694 – Bobby Rush – I Wanna Do The Do / Hey Western Union Man – 1979
3695 – Bobby Rush – I Wanna Do The Do / Hey Western Union Man – 1979 (12” Single)
3696 – Teddy Pendergrass – Turn Off The Lights/ If You Know Like I Know – 1979
3697 – Frantique – Strut Your Funky Stuff / Getting Serious – 1979
3698 – Teddy Pendergrass – Turn Off The Lights/ If You Know Like I Know – 1979
3699 – Billy Paul – I Gotta Put This Life Down / False Faces – 1979
3101 – The O’Jays – Hurry Up And Come Back / Identify – 1979
3102 – Jean Carn – Was That All It Was / What’s On Your Mind – 1979
3103 – Jean Carn – Was That All It Was / What’s On Your Mind – 1979 (12” single)
3104 – Norman Harris – I Wish / Bright Eyes – 1979
3105 – Billy Paul – I Think I’ll Stay Home Today Part 1 / I Think I’ll Stay Home Today Part 2 – 1979
3106 – ?
3107 – Teddy Pendergrass – Can’t We Try / Plenty Good Lovin’ – 1979
3108 – ?
3109 – Leon Huff – Tight Money / The Money’s Tight – 1980
3110 – ?
3111 – Jones Girls – The Dance Turned Into A Romance / Eternally
3112 – ?
3113 – Jerry Butler – Don’t Be Ashamed / Best Love I Ever Had – 1980
3114 – Lou Rawls – I Got Crazy / Be Anything (But Mine)
3115 – Frantique – Sensual You All / Steady With Teddy – 1980
3116 – Teddy Pendergrass – Love T. K. O. / I Just Called To Say I Love You – 1980
3117 – Jerry Butler – Tell Me Girl (Why It Has To End) / We’ve Got This Feeling Again – 1980
3118 – ?
3119 – The Futures – Silhouettes / We’re Gonna Make It Somehow – 1980
3120 – Billy Paul – Jesus Boy (You Only Look Like A Man) / Love Buddies – 1980
3121 – Leon Huff – I Ain’t Just Jivin’ I’m Jammin’ Part 1 / I Ain’t Just Jivin’ I’m Jammin’ Part 2 - 1980

150 – The Delfonics – La-La Means I Love You / Can’t Get Over Losing You - 1968
151 – The Delfonics – I’m Sorry / You’re Gone - 1968
152 – The Delfonics – Alfie / Break Your Promise - 1968
153 – Billy Bass – I Need Your Love So Bad / I’m Coming Too - 1968
154 – The Delfonics – Ready Or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide From Love) / Somebody Loves You - 1968
155 – The Crusaders – Be My Girl Friend / You Pay For Love - 1969
156 – The Delfonics – Funny Feeling / My New Love - 1969
157 – The Delfonics – You Got Yours And I Got Mine / Loving Him - 1969
158 – Mary Holmes – I Need Your Lovin’ / I’ll Make It Up To You - 1969
159 – Coupe De Villes – So Long, Goodbye, It's Over / When Times Are Bad - 1969
160 – Coupe De Villes – Goodbye Pain / Face The Future - 1969
161 – The Delfonics – Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time) / Down Is Up, Up Is Down - 1969
162 – The Delfonics – Trying To Make A Fool Of Me / Baby I Love You - 1970
163 – The Delfonics – When You Get Right Down To It / I Gave To You - 1970
164 – Nat Turner’s Rebellion – Love, Peace And Understanding / Getting Higher - 1970
165 – Ben Aiken – One And One Is Five / When The Bottom Falls Out - 1971
166 – The Delfonics – Hey! Love / Over And Over - 1971
167 – Ben Aiken – Follow The Lamb / Not Goin’ To Let You Go - 1971
168 – Ben Aiken – When The Bottom Falls Out / Not Goin’ To Let You (Talk To Me That Way) - 1971
169 – The Delfonics – Round And Round / Walk Right Up To The Sun - 1971
170 – Broadway Express – Didn’t We Make It / Puff, Puff (You’re Gone) - 1972
171 – Nat Turner – Ruby Lee / You Are My Sun Sign - 1972
172 – The Delfonics – I’m A Man / Tell Me This Is A Dream - 1972
173 – Ben Aiken – Glad To Be Your Lover / Handle With Care - 1972
174 – The Delfonics – I’m A Man / Think It Over - 1972
175 – First Choice – Armed And Extremely Dangerous / Gonna Keep On Loving Him - 1973
176 – The Delfonics – Baby I Miss You / I Don’t Want To Make You Wait - 1973
177 – The Delfonics – Start All Over Again / Alfie - 1973
178 – David Lasley – One Fine Day / Merry Go Round - 1973
179 – First Choice – One Step Away / Smarty Pants - 1973
180 – Tapestry – Big Stone Wall (Around Your Heart) / Eyes - 1973
181 – ?
182 – The Delfonics – Seventeen And In Love / I Told You So - 1973
183 – First Choice – Newsy Neighbours / This Little Woman - 1974
184 – The Delfonics – Hey Baby / Lying To Myself - 1974

200 – First Choice – The Player Part 1 / Part 2 - 1974
201 – Finishing Touch – Second Best (Is Never Good Enough) / Your Love Has Put A Spell On Me - 1974
202 – First Choice – Guilty / Wake Up To Me - 1974
203 – Finishing Touch – Sunshine And Promises / Second Best (Is Never Good Enough) - 1975
204 – First Choice – Love Freeze / A Boy Named Junior – 1975

Saw current version of Harold Melvin's Bluenotes singing over recorded instrumental tracks for free last night. The Winstons of "Color Me Father" fame opened. Far from perfection but fun for free. Bluenotes still have the matching shirts and group choreography down

I need to listen to more old O’Jays albums

Just discovered this after someone brought it up in light of Sheldon Adelson's death and how his wife will probably keep those massive donations flowing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGTwr8ba2ZM