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Artistes Divers, Various Artists
Philadelphia Roots
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Pop, R&B

Track Listings (17) - Disc #1
1. I Likes to Do It - Brunson, Frank
2. The Horse - Brunson, Frank
3. Waitin' for the Rain - Green, L.C.
4. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me - Gamble, Kenneth
5. California Soul - Ashford, Nickolas
6. Take It Easy Soul Brother - Gamble, Kenneth
7. Let Me Do My Thing - Brunson, Frank
8. Hey Boy - Coates, Maurice
9. Great Big Liar - Akines
10. Chained and Bound - Ellison, Willie
11. O Wow! - Lupo, L.
12. Lost the Will to Live - Ellison, John
13. Waitin' for the Rain - Green, L.C.
14. Sure Didn't Take Long
15. Big Ladies Man - Brunson, Frank
16. You Gotta Come a Little Closer - Ellison, John
17. United - Gamble, Kenneth

CD Details

All Artists: Artistes Divers, Various Artists
Title: Philadelphia Roots
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Soul Jazz
Release Date: 1/1/2004
Album Type: Import
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Pop, R&B
Styles: Disco, By Decade, 1970s, Funk, Soul
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 5026328100494, 766486979420

Synopsis

Album Description

UK exclusive compilation traces the origins of the Philly soul sound made famous by groups such as The O'Jays and Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes. This release features artists that went onto worldwide success in the 70s as well as many that never made it out of Philledelphia. Artists include People's Choice, Cliff Nobles, Fantastic Johnny C, Brothers Of Hope, Brenda And The Tabulations, Bunny Sigler and many more.Standard jewel case housed in a slipcase. 2001 release.

CD Reviews

The shape of things to come

John L. Hughes, Jr. | Nashville, TN | 06/05/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Interesting compilation featuring rare tracks from the Phil LA of Soul and Neptune labels from 1965 to 1973(the latter label was formed by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff during their pre-Philadelphia International days). The quality of such little known songs such as Bunny Sigler's "Great Big Liar", Fantastic Johnny C's beautiful "Waiting For The Rain" and the Panic Button's goofy but rockin' instrumental "O Wow" ranks right up there with the best work presented in this genre. And on "Chained and Bound", Alfreda Brockington's commanding vocals pack a mighty big punch over the hot, driving Philly rhythm and horn tracks. Great liner notes and rare pictures. My only complaint is that the compilation's too short. Its 17 songs only total 45 minutes of playing time."