Tag Philly Soul

“Mighty Love” (The Spinners)

Mighty Love, Spinners

We’re travelling back in time to Philadelphia in the mid-70s for today’s classic song of the day. The song is “Mighty Love” by the Spinners; it was released in December of 1973 and, early the next year, climbed all the way to #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on Billboard’s Hot Soul Singles chart. “Mighty Love” was written…

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“Sideshow” (Blue Magic)

Sideshow, Blue Magic

Today’s classic song of the day is “Sideshow” by the group Blue Magic. Released early in 1974, this sweet slice of seventies Philadelphia soul went all the way to #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, #5 on the Cash Box Top 100, and #1 on Billboard’s R&B chart. “Sideshow” was written by Vinnie Barrett and Bobby Eli, two Philadelphia songwriters…

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“Lady Love” (Lou Rawls)

Lady Love, Lou Rawls

Today’s classic song of the day is that smooth soul classic, “Lady Love” by Lou Rawls. Released as a single in January of 1978, “Lady Love” reached #24 on the Billboard Hot 100, #20 on the Cash Box Top 100, and #21 on Billboard’s R&B chart. “Lady Love” was written by Yvonne Gray, AKA Von Gray, AKA Vonghn Gray. The…

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