Episode #79: Conquer the World


Those who know me (there are about three) know that Philly soul of the '70s is possibly my favorite branch of R&B, unless you happen to catch me in a Stax mood. That's why this show's special tribute to the work of Philly godheads Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff and Thom Bell runs three segments long, stimulating that that huge chunk of my brain that responds only to the calling of MFSB. Spinners! Delfonics! Stylistics! Blue Notes! Lou Rawls! O'Jays! And no, your eyes don't deceive you, that is in fact Elton John down there.


ArtistSongYearLabel
Set 1
David PorterI'm A-Tellin' You1970Enterprise
Barbara MasonGive Me Your Love1972Buddah
Jeff PerryLove Don't Come No Stronger (Than Yours and Mine)1975Arista
Bill HarrisAm I Cold, Am I Hot1975RCA
The PocketsCome Go With Me1977Columbia
Brenda RussellYou're Free1979Horizon
Set 2: Philly Soul
Soul SurvivorsExpressway to Your Heart1967Crimson
The DelfonicsYou've Been Untrue1967Cameo
Ruth McFaddenRover Rover1968Huff Puff
The VibrationsLove In Them There Hills1968Okeh
Jerry ButlerA Brand New Me1969Mercury
Wilson PickettEngine Number 91970Atlantic
Nancy WilsonNow I'm a Woman1970Capitol
Billy PaulMagic Carpet Ride1971Philadelphia Int'l
Set 3: Philly Soul
David Sigler & Dee Dee SharpConquer the World Together1971Philadelphia Int'l
The StylisticsChildren of the Night1972AVCO
Johnny WilliamsSlow Motion1972Philadelphia Int'l
SpinnersI'll Be Around1973Atlantic
Ronnie DysonJust Don't Want to Be Lonely1973Columbia
Little Anthony & the ImperialsI'm Falling in Love with You1973AVCO
Harold Melvin & the Blue NotesThe Love I Lost1973Philadelphia Int'l
Set 4/Outro: Philly Soul
The Three DegreesDirty Ol' Man1973Philadelphia Int'l
New York CityI've Had Enough1974Chelsea
Dionne WarwickLove Me One More Time1975Warner Bros.
Lou RawlsYou'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine1976Philadelphia Int'l
The JacksonsEnjoy Yourself1976Philadelphia Int'l
Elton JohnMama Can't Buy You Love1979Rocket Record Co.
The O'JaysLove Train1972Philadelphia Int'l

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