SPECIAL EDITION- MUSIC INFLUENCERS- "THE PHILLY SOUND" DOMINATES

Send us Fan MailOn this Episode Tom and Bert continue "The Spotlight Series" on entertainment influencers thru the decades!There are Stories to tell and the Guys will cover and discuss the beginnings and the careers of some of the greatest influencers throughout ALL of the entertainment industry.Today's Podcast will cover The Music Wave that Dominated the 1970's!We introduce to you "The Philly Sound" Featuring "Philly International Records" Founders, Producers and Writers......Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff and Thom Bell.Countless Hit Songs and Artists at "Philly" which rivaled Detroit's Motown Records. Here's just a few of the Acts.......The Delfonics, Billy Paul, Jerry "The Iceman" Butler, The Intruders, The O'Jays, The Spinners, The Stylistics and Teddy Pendergrass to name a few.Listen in as we discuss the beginning of their careers and the rise to stardom in the challenging 1960's and 1970's music scene.CHAPTERS:(:30) INTRO- The Philly Sound  impacted the Charts and the Radio airwaves(2:55) The partnership begins in the 1960's-- with the "Soul Survivors", "Intruders" and Jerry Butler(9:40) 1971- "Philly International" records is founded and dominates the 1970's--The O'Jays, Billy Paul and MFSB(25:06) How Involved were Gamble and Huff? And the hits keep rolling along!(28:27) The Philly Songs list, WOW! What an amazing list of Solid Gold Hits(38:52) "Ain't Nothing Like a House Party" and Songwriter Linda Creed's Impactful career then It's a Wrap!!****Also check out our Podcast from July 15th 2025 featuring Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes and The Stylistics to get more detail on those 2 great acts.Enjoy the Show!You can email us at [email protected] or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well.