NAIVE NEWBIE WANTS TO KNOW ABOUT FILLY RECORDS
BallzDeep
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WHAT IS THE SONG THAT GOES MEEEE ANNNND MISSUS... MISSUS JOOOONNNNES IS THAT FROM FILLY IF SO WHAT OTHER JAWNS SOUND LIKE THIS. THX.
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you're kidding, don't you? So much great stuff, that I don't know where to start.
plaese to share one PI long playing scorcher.
Let's start with this:
more to come later
i'll def cop if i ever see it for cheap.
How about doing a little homework. This is a keylabel in black music history, most of the stuff isn't expensive and you'll find it everywhere. Check the label on discogs, listen to youtube-clips, go to your local record store and listen through the Philly Int. bin. I'm never the first with little dude bashing but dude...find out yourself.
BTW, anything good on CTI?
At least get the Phildelphia classics 2lp
I'd sell you the box set of comp LPs on Streetsounds from the late 80s but no fucker would pay the postage
::ice grill::
This is like asking, "Hey, I hear good things about this stuff called food - what should I check out?"
Try this. Should be an easy pull.
I like this comparison, totally to the point.
I would add these as well:
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Big Stacks from Kakalak
Track Listing
CD 1
1. Zach's Fanfare # 2 Original Album Version 1.03 M.F.S.B.
2. K-Jee Original Album Version 4.12 M.F.S.B.
3. T.S.O.P. (The Sound Of Philadelphia) Original Single Version 3.17 M.F.S.B. feat The Three Degrees
4. Message In The Music Original Single Version 3.21 The O'Jays
5. Sexy Original Single Version 3:10 M.F.S.B.
6. Let's Groove Original Single Version 3.03 Archie Bell & The Drells
7. Backstabbers Original Single Version 3:03 The O'Jays
8. The Love I Lost Original Single Version 3.32 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
9. When Will I See You Again Original Single Version 2.57 The Three Degrees
10. I Love Music Original Album Version 6.51 The O'Jays
11. I'll Always Love My Mama Original Single Version 2.41 The Intruders
12. Year Of Decision Original Single Version 2:38 The Three Degrees
13. The Soul City Walk Original Single Version 3.08 Archie Bell & The Drells
14. Bad Luck Original Album Version 6.24 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
15. Do It Any Way You Wanna Original Single Version 3:14 People's Choice
16. Philly Jump Original Album Version 5.06 Instant Funk
17. Take Good Care Of Yourself Original Single Version 3.03 The Three Degrees
18. Love Is The Message Original Album Version 6.36 M.F.S.B.
19. Show You The Way To Go Original Single Version 3.28 The Jacksons
20. Darlin' Darlin' Baby Original Album Version 4:17 The O'Jays
Running Time CD1: 75.45
CD 2
1. Win Place or Show (She's A Winner) Original Single Version 2.27 The Intruders
2. 992 Arguments Original Single Version 2.21 The O'Jays
3. Dirty Ol' Man Original Single Version 3.12 The Three Degrees
4. Satisfaction Guaranteed Or Take Your Love Back Original Single Version 3.26 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
5. Love Train Original Album Version 6.15 The O'Jays
6. Get Down With The Philly Sound Original Album Version 4.29 M.F.S.B.
7. Jam Jam Jam (All Night Long) Original Album Version 3.37 People's Choice
8. A Nice Girl Like You Original Album Version 3.20 The Intruders
9. If You Don't Know Me By Now Original Single Version 3.23 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
10. Me & Mrs Jones Original Album Version 4.47 Billy Paul
11. Wake Up Everybody Original Album Version 7.31 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
12. For The Love Of Money Original Single Version 3.32 The O'Jays
13. Don't Leave Me This Way Original Album Version 6.05 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
14. Livin' For The Weekend Original Single Version 2.52 The O'Jays
15. You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine Original Album Version 4:27 Lou Rawls
16. Free Love Original Album Version 4:02 Jean Carn
17. People Power Original Album Version 4:17 Billy Paul
18. Nobody Could Take Your Place Original Album Version 5:01 Dee Dee Sharp Gamble
Running Time CD 2: 75.34
CD 3
1. You're The Reason Why Original Single Version 3.03 The Ebonys
2. Days Go By Original Single Version 2.36 Bobby Bennett
3. New York City???s A Lonely Town Original Album Version 3.07 Dick Jensen
4. Stop And Think Original Single Version 3.07 The Trammps
5. One Day Of Peace Original Single Version 2.48 Love Committee
6. The Devil Made Me Do It Original Single Version 4.30 Robert Upchurch
7. Who In The World Original Single Version 3.59 The Ethics
8. Do You Like The Way I Love Original Single Version 3.04 The Ebonys
9. Never Let You Get Away From Me Extended Single Version 4.33 Anthony White
10. I'm A Changed Person Original Single Version 3.13 Kaleidoscope
11. If You Move, You Lose Original Single Version 2.57 Carolyn Crawford
12. I'm So Glad I'm Me 3:03 Original Album Version 3.01 The Ebonys
13. Can???t Believe That You Love Me Original Album Version 3.53 Bunny Sigler
14. You Bring Out The Best In Me Original Single Version 3.15 Derek & Cyndi
15. Hey Baby Original Single Version 2.52 Anthony White
16. Where Do We Go From Here Original Album Version 4.27 The Trammps
17. Good & Plenty Original Album Version 2.41 Carolyn Crawford
18. Yellow Sunshine Original Album Version 4.07 Yellow Sunshine
19. To Be Happy Is The Real Thing Original Album Version 3.22 The Intruders
20. It's Forever Original Single Version 4.32 The Ebonys
Running Time CD 3: 69.41
CD 4
1. Where Are All My Friends Original Single Version 3:20 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
2. Summertime And I???m Feeling Mellow Original Album Version 4.04 M.F.S.B.
3. Let Life Flow Original Album Version 4:29 The O'Jays
4. If You Wanna Go Back Original Album Version 3:20 Jean Carn
5. It's Hard Not To Like You Original Album Version 3:59 Archie Bell & The Drells
6. Party Time Man Original Album Version 5:13 The Futures
7. Everyone's A Star Original Album Version 5:41 The Intruders
8. Your Love Is Good Original Album Version 2:52 Bunny Sigler
9. The Whole Town's Talking Original Album Version 4:44 Billy Paul
10. So Glad I???m The One Original Album Version 3:15 Instant Funk
11. Keep On Lovin' You Original Album Version 3:40 Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
12. Yes You Need Love Original Album Version 3:32 Anthony White
13. It Ain't Reggae (But It???s Funky) Original Album Version 3:44 Instant Funk
14. (You're The One) Someone Special Original Album Version 4.16 The Futures
15. Keep Smilin' Original Album Version 5:55 Bunny Sigler
16. I'm In Love Once Again Original Album Version 5.53 Jean Carn
17. The Whole Town's Laughing At Me Original Album Version 4:27 Teddy Pendergrass
18. Sooner Or Later Original Album Version 5.35 Billy Paul
Running Time CD4: 78.33
CD 5
1. Let???s Make A Baby Original Album Version 3:48 Billy Paul
2. Now That We Found Love Original Single Version 3.07 The O'Jays
3. Blues Away Original Album Version 3.12 The Jacksons
4. I Believe In Love Original Album Version 3.56 Dee Dee Sharp Gamble
5. Easy, Easy, Got To Take It Easy Original Album Version 4.53 Teddy Pendergrass
6. I Bet She Won't Love You Like I Do Original Album Version 3.16 Jean Carn
7. Use To Be My Girl Original Single Version 3.21 The O'Jays
8. Strength Of One Man Original Album Version 3.54 The Jacksons
9. See You When I Git There Original Single Version 3.07 Lou Rawls
10. Only You Original Album Version 5.05 Teddy Pendergrass
11. Intro/My Love Don't Come Easy Original Album Version 5.07 Jean Carn
12. Come On And Dance Dance Dance Original Album Version 5.28 Bunny Sigler
13. This Feeling Is Killing Me Original Album Version 3.30 The Jones Girls
14. Let ???Em In Original Single Version 3.32 Billy Paul
15. Picture Us Original Album Version 2.34 Bunny Sigler
16. Life Goes On Original Album Version 4.29 The Jones Girls
17. Lady Love Original Album Version 4.00 Lou Rawls
18. Where Will You Go When The Party's Over? Original Album Version 4.07 Archie Bell & The Drells
Running Time CD5: 71.02
CD 6
1. The More I Get, The More I Want Original Album Version 4.27 Teddy Pendergrass
2. Stop And Think It Over Original Album Version 4.24 Anthony White
3. Living Together Original Album Version 4.26 The Jacksons
4. (No, No) You Can't Come Back Now Original Album Version 2.28 Jean Carn
5. You Can't Hide From Yourself Original Album Version 4.06 Teddy Pendergrass
6. (I'm Just Thinking About) Cooling Out Original Single Version 3.35 Jerry Butler
7. Only The Strong Survive Original Single Version 3:25 Billy Paul
8. Use Ta Be My Guy Original Album Version 5.13 M.F.S.B.
9. I Don't Love You Anymore Original Album Version 3.59 Teddy Pendergrass
10. To Prove I Love You Original Album Version 4.11 The O???Jays
11. Things Are Gonna Get Better Original Album Version 2.55 Bunny Sigler
12. Not The Staying Kind Original Album Version 3.52 Lou Rawls
13. Holdin' On Original Album Version 4.52 Dexter Wansel
14. Don't Let Love Get You Down Original Album Version 4.20 Archie Bell & The Drells
15. Let's Clean Up The Ghetto Original Album Version 4.51 The Philadelphia All Stars
16. You???re Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else Original Album Version 4.30 The Jones Girls
17. What???s The Matter With The World? Original Album Version 5.56 Lou Rawls
18. When Somebody Loves You Back Original Album Version 4.58 Teddy Pendergrass
Running Time CD6: 78.57
CD 7
1. Life On Mars Original Album Version 5.51 Dexter Wansel
2. Soncer?? (The Infinite Hour Glass) Original Album Version 6.20 Michael Pedicin Jr.
3. Tight Money Original Album Version 4.48 Leon Huff
4. Compared To What Original Album Version 5.20 Billy Paul
5. For The Love of Money Original Album Version 4.12 Thad Jones & Mel Lewis
6. Something For Nothing Original Album Version 2.58 M.F.S.B.
7. Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be) Original Album Version 4.06 Patti LaBelle
8. Manhattan Skyline Original Album Version 4.47 M.F.S.B.
9. In Good Faith Original Album Version 5.12 Norman Harris
10. Reality Original Album Version 5.36 Monk Montgomery
11. Forever With You Original Album Version 4.18 Phyllis Hyman
12. My Favourite Person Original Album Version 4.14 The Rojas
13. I Ain't Jivin???, I'm Jammin??? Original Album Version 5.55 Leon Huff
14. Mysteries of the World Original Album Version 5.28 M.F.S.B.
15. Theme from The Planets Original Album Version 4.52 Dexter Wansel
16. Malorie Original Album Version 3.46 Billy Paul
Running Time CD7: 78.16
CD 8
1. Come Go With Me Original Album Version 5.48 Teddy Pendergrass
2. Don't Let It Go To Your Head Original Album Version 4.51 Jean Carn
3. Mine All Mine Original Album Version 4.31 The Stylistics
4. I'm In Love Again Original Album Version 5.52 Patti LaBelle
5. Brandy Original Album Version 4.13 The O'Jays
6. The Sweetest Pain Original Album Version 5.42 Dexter Wansel
7. Ain't No Time Fa Nothing Original Album Version 5.29 The Futures
8. When I???m Gone Original Album Version 4.48 The Jones Girls
9. Turn Off The Lights Original Album Version 5.54 Teddy Pendergrass
10. I Can???t Stop (Turning You On) Original Album Version 3.56 Silk
11. I've Been Pushed Aside Original Album Version 5.11 McFadden & Whitehead
12. We Got Some Catchin' Up To Do Original Album Version 5.02 Jean Carn
13. Maybe It's Love This Time Original Album Version 4.09 The Stylistics
14. Who Can I Run To Original 12??? Extended Mix 4.43 The Jones Girls
15. Close The Door Original Album Version 3.33 Teddy Pendergrass
16. Children Of The Night Original Album Version 5.12 The Jones Girls
Running Time CD8: 79.22
CD 9
1. Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now Original Album Version 7.01 McFadden & Whitehead
2. Was That All It Was Original 12??? Mix 6.28 Jean Carn
3. Bring The Family Back Original Album Version 5.00 Billy Paul
4. Nights Over Egypt Original Album Version 4.40 The Jones Girls
5. Put Our Heads Together Original Album Version 5.41 The O'Jays
6. Keep It Comin' Original Album Version 4.48 The Jones Girls
7. I Heard It In A Love Song Original Album Version 5.11 McFadden & Whitehead
8. The Spirit's In It Original Album Version 5.49 Patti LaBelle
9. Strut Your Funky Stuff Original Single Version 3.37 Frantique
10. What's Your Name Original Album Version 4.53 The Stylistics
11. Dance Turned Into Romance Original Album Version 4.28 The Jones Girls
12. Strategy Original Album Version 6.55 Archie Bell & The Drells
13. I Love You Anyway Original Album Version 4.30 Dee Dee Sharp Gamble
14. Betcha Lucky Star Original Album Version 4.51 Jean Carn
15. Let Me Be Good To You Original Album Version 5.28 Lou Rawls
Running Time CD9: 79.48
CD 10
1. Love You Direct Original Album Version 3.51 The O'Jays
2. Ain't You Had Enough Love Original Album Version 4.13 Phyllis Hyman
3. Somebody's Gotta Move Original Album Version 5.12 The Dells
4. Do You Get Enough Love Original Album Version 4.36 Shirley Jones
5. First Time Together Original Album Version 4.03 Phyllis Hyman
6. I Can't Forget You Original Album Version 4.30 Patti LaBelle
7. Hurry Up This Way Again Original Album Version 5.53 The Stylistics
8. Easy Money Original Album Version 4.03 Dee Dee Sharp Gamble
9. Summer Fling Original Album Version 4.49 The O'Jays
10. This Too Shall Pass Original Album Version 5.27 Phyllis Hyman
11. Baby Don't Go Away Mad Original Album Version 4.38 The Dells
12. She Knew About Me Original Album Version 4.35 Shirley Jones
13. If Only You Knew Original Album Version 4.44 Patti LaBelle
14. Extraordinary Girl Original Single Version 5.19 The O'Jays
15. Heaven Only Knows Original Album Version 4.07 Teddy Pendergrass
16. Baby Don't Go, Yet Original Single Version 5.23 The Jones Girls
Running Time CD10: 75.54
(i also wanted to post up bunny sigler's "cry my eyes out" but double-checked and it's a post-philly internation release. but check it anyway because it is philadelphia related.)
Listening to this just last night - always sounds great. And it has only version of Don't Leave Me This Way that I can handle.
i was just asking for your hard filed PI records, the ones you think are great.
As in specfic examples.
YES I REALIZE THIS LABEL IS AMAZING AND VAST AND HOMEWORK IS NECESSARY.
But a thread is easier, and provides a chance for some palaver.
Comparing PI to food? Really?
It looks like PI is about 45s.
Or a nice comp.
Thanks.
I gotta check this.
No you're totally wrong. It is all about the albums & 12"s.
For example this is a beautiful cohesive album:
thread is weird to me having been raised on this stuff in philadelphia but you gotta start somewhere
Sorry, I had a feeling that would come off sounding snotty. But in my defence, you did phrase the question kind of badly. I meant it in the sense that, if you're into black music, that shit is amongst the fundamentals. You can get it for cheap, most of it's really good and, at its best, it's some high-water mark type shit. Put simply, I judge people who can tell you all about obscure moder one-trackers from fly-by-night indies in Fresno or Decatur, yet don't own War Of The Gods.
Like most r&b labels back then, PIR was largely singles-driven. But Gamble & Huff had been around for a while and were always quick to plug into the trends of the day. So you could grab an album by The O'Jays or Billy Paul or Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes and, in between the big hits everyone knows, there'd be these long Whitfield-esque workouts with lyrics covering social issues or black consciousness and self-determination. There was a lot of quite subversive Garveyite shit on their productions that you weren't really hearing all that much in mainstream black music - certainly not from acts that were regularly getting hit records - until Marley broke through, and by that time PIR had arguably already peaked.
There are some pretty thorough compilations out there, of course. But just about all the key PIR acts had solid albums that are worth copping. Don't sleep on the 80s stuff either.
another classique, on teh ballad tip
Released in 1976 for Epic Records and Philadelphia International Records as a joint venture. The album was the band's first for CBS, following their seven-year tenure on Motown as "The Jackson 5". Jackson 5 member Jermaine Jackson stayed with Motown when his brothers broke their contracts and defected to CBS; he was replaced by youngest Jackson brother Randy.
Philadelphia International heads Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff produced and executive produced the album, including their first top ten hit in two years "Enjoy Yourself", but had a difficult time focusing on a sound for the now-grown-up boy band. However, the group was able for the first time to write their own material, something that had been denied to them at Motown. The Jacksons composed "Style of Life" and "Blues Away" on their own. "Blues Away" was the first published song written by lead singer Michael Jackson, who began to take a more percussive vocal approach beginning with this album. This album also spawned the second R&B single "Show You the Way to Go". The album itself placed #36 and #6 on the pop and R&B album charts respectively.
Isnt there an interview on NPR with Gamble and Huff that came out when they dropped the comp?
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