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Watch Your Step - The Soulful Roots Of PhiladeLPhia Soul 1959-1962

Various Artists

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Format: CD

Cat No: JASCD1136

Release Date:  03 December 2021

Label:  Jasmine Records

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  604988113624

Genres:  R&B  R&B  

  • Description

    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.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Little Joe And The Thrillers - Peanuts
      • 2. Bobby Peterson Quintet - The Hunch
      • 3. The Blue Notes - My Hero
      • 4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
      • 5. Bobby Peterson - Irresistible You
      • 6. The Dreamlovers - When We Get Married
      • 7. Bernard Byers - No Time To Cry
      • 8. Bobby Parker - Watch Your Step
      • 9. Bobby Parker - Steal Your Heart Away
      • 10. The Gainors - This Is A Perfect Moment
      • 11. The Gainors - Tell Him
      • 12. Lee Andrews - You Gave To Me
      • 13. Lee Andrews And The Hearts - A Night Like Tonight
      • 14. The Dreamlovers - If I Should Lose You
      • 15. Farris Hill & The Madison Brothers - Did We Go Steady Too Soon
      • 16. Jimmy Dee & His Universals - (In My Heart) You'll Always Remain
      • 17. Jimmy Dee &The Universals - If It Wasn't For Pride
      • 18. Big Boy Myles - She's So Fine
      • 19. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
      • 20. The Orlons - The Wah-Watusi
      • 21. Dee Dee Sharp - Ride!
      • 22. The Orlons - Don't Hang Up
      • 23. Don Covay - The Popeye Waddle
      • 24. Teddy And The Twilights - I'm Just Your Clown
      • 25. Mark Valentino - The Push And Kick
      • 26. The Sherrys - Pop Pop Pop-Pie
      • 27. Teddy & The Twilights - Woman Is A Man's Best Friend
      • 28. The Blue-Belles - I Sold My Heart To The Junkman
      • 29. Claudine Clark - Party Lights