The Philadelphia Years II 1976-1983
Various Artists (4 CD Set)

Description

This 4-CD set chronicles one of the most fertile periods in soul music history, capturing the lush, orchestrated sound of the Philadelphia International Records era between 1976 and 1983. The collection brings together a stellar cast of artists who defined the Philly sound, including The Jacksons with ‘Enjoy Yourself,’ Lou Rawls with ‘Groovy People,’ and the deeply emotive Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes on ‘Don’t Leave Me This Way.’ Teddy Pendergrass, Billy Paul, Archie Bell & The Drells, and the Three Degrees are also represented, making this an exceptionally broad snapshot of the era. The communal spirit of the collection is perfectly embodied by the Philadelphia All-Stars’ ‘Let’s Clean Up The Ghetto,’ a track that spoke directly to the city’s social conscience. An essential compilation for fans of classic soul and the golden age of Philadelphia music…

Volume 2 – Discs 5-8 (4 CDs in this set)

Disc 5

1. Don’t Let Love Get You Down – Archie Bell & The Drells
2. The Toast of Love – The Three Degrees
3. Message In Our Music – The O’bays
4. Groovy People – Lou Rawls
5. Enjoy Yourself – The Jacksons
6. Darlin’ Darlin’ Baby
7. Don’t Leave Me This  Way – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
8. Free Love – Jean Carr
9. Everybody Have A God Time – Archie Bell & The Drells
10. Show You The Way – The Jacksons
11. I Don’t Love You Anymore – Teddy Pendergrass
12. Let ‘EM In – Billy Paul
13. See You When I Get There – Lou Rawls
14. Your Song – Billy Paul

Disc 6

1. Let’s Clean Up The Ghetto – Philadelphia All-Stars
2. The Whole Town’s Laughin’ At Me – Teddy Pendergrass
3. Goin’ Places – The Jacksons
4. Only /The Strong Survive – Billy Paul
5. Lady Love – Lou Rawls
6. Jam Jam Jam (All Night ong) – People’s Choice
7. Used Ta Be My Girfl – The O’jays
8. One Life To Live – Lou Rawls
9. Close The Door – Teddy Pendergrass
10. All Night Long – Dexter Wansel
11. Brandy – The O’Jays
12. Only You – Teddy Pendergrass
13. (I’m Just Thinking About) Cooling Out – Jerry Butler
14. Let Me Be Good To You – Lou Rawls

Disc 7

1. Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now – McFadden & Whitehead
2. Bring The Family Back – Billy Paul
3. You’re Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else – The Jones Girls
4. Turn Off The Lights – Teddy Pendergrass
5. Strategy – Archie Bell & The Drells
6. Strut Your Funky Stuff – Frantique
7. The Sweetest Pain – Dexter Wansel
8. Forever Mine – The O’Jays
9. Sit Down And Talk To Me – Lou Rawls
10. The Best Love I Ever Had – Jerry Butler
11. You’re My Blessing – Lou Rawls
12. Girl Don’t Let It Get You Down – The O’Jays
13. Can’t We Try – Teddy Pendergrass
14. Don’t Be An Island – Jerry Butler

Disc 8

1. I Heard It In A Love Song – McFadden and Whitehead
2. Hurry Up This Way Again – The Stylistics
3. Love T.K.O. – Teddy Pendergrass
4. I Just Love The Man – The Jones Girls
5. Mysteries Of The World – M.F.S.B.
6. And I’ll See You No More – The Stylistics
7. I Love You Anyway – Dee Dee Sharp
8. I Can’t Live Without Your Love – Teddy Pendergrass
9. You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration – Teddy Pendergrass
10. I Found That Man Of Mine – The Jones Girls
11. Nights Over Egypt – The Jones Girls
12. Put Our Heads Together – The O’Jays
13. If Only You Knew – Patti LaBelle
14. Love, Need And Want You – Patti LaBelle