Watch Your Step - The Soulful Roots of Philadelphia Soul 1959-1962
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Watch Your Step - The Soulful Roots of Philadelphia Soul 1959-1962
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Release Date: Friday 12 November 2021
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In 2021 Philadelphia International, perhaps second only to Motown as one of the best-known labels the world has ever known, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. It seems therefore appropriate to look at Philadelphia's R&B, Doo wop and early soul roots that inspired Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff to stop performing and form their own record labels in the mid-60s.
The city was home to a great many labels who helped to usher in the sound of what came to be called soul music, Cameo Parkway, V-Tone, Swan and Heritage are all represented. The talent that emerged on these labels left an indelible impression on the development of soul music and include: Garnet Mimms (in The Gainors); Bobby Parker; The Orlons; Dee Dee Sharp; Don Covay and Lee Andrews.
Here are 29 proto soul tracks by some of the greatest artists to have emerged from the city of Philadelphia.
Includes fully detailed liner notes.
Tracks:
Little Joe And The Thrillers - Peanuts
Bobby Peterson Quintet - The Hunch
The Blue Notes - My Hero
Chubby Checker - The Twist
Bobby Peterson - Irresistible You
The Dreamlovers - When We Get Married
Bernard Byers - No Time To Cry
Bobby Parker - Watch Your Step
Bobby Parker - Steal Your Heart Away
The Gainors - This Is A Perfect Moment
The Gainors - Tell Him
Lee Andrews - You Gave To Me
Lee Andrews And The Hearts - A Night Like Tonight
The Dreamlovers - If I Should Lose You
Farris Hill & The Madison Brothers - Did We Go Steady Too Soon
Jimmy Dee & His Universals - (In My Heart) You'll Always Remain
Jimmy Dee &The Universals - If It Wasn't For Pride
Big Boy Myles - She's So Fine
Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
The Orlons - The Wah-Watusi
Dee Dee Sharp - Ride!
The Orlons - Don't Hang Up
Don Covay - The Popeye Waddle
Teddy And The Twilights - I'm Just Your Clown
Mark Valentino - The Push And Kick
The Sherrys - Pop Pop Pop-Pie
Teddy & The Twilights - Woman Is A Man's Best Friend
The Blue-Belles - I Sold My Heart To The Junkman
Claudine Clark - Party Lights
