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Philadelphia International Records ( PIR) was an American record label based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1971 by songwriting and production duo Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff along with their longtime collaborator Thom Bell.
Explore the legendary label that created the Philly Soul sound, featuring artists like The O'Jays, Patti LaBelle, Teddy Pendergrass and more. Listen to playlists, watch videos and read the latest news about P.I.R.
The artists and music of Philadelphia International Records provided the soundtrack for the highs and lows of all of this with some of the strongest R&B and Soul music of the era to waft from transistor AM radios to stereo FM stations and home audio systems.
- Billy Paul, “Me and Mrs. Jones” (360 Degrees of Billy Paul, 1972) Philadelphia International’s brand of smooth, sophisticated soul took flight with this 1972 classic.
- McFadden and Whitehead, “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” (McFadden & Whitehead, 1979) The sound was pure joy, one hook trading places with another for almost a full minute before the verses kicked in.
- The O’Jays, “Back Stabbers” (Back Stabbers, 1972) It was a time of national distrust in 1972, to say the least — and the hits had started to reflect it, starting with The Undisputed Truth’s No. 3-peaking “Smiling Faces Sometimes” the year before.
- The Three Degrees, “When Will I See You Again?” (The Three Degrees, 1974) This impossibly pretty song may sound like it’s made for lovers to listen to as they snuggle in front of a fire, but it’s actually the sound of one heart breaking.
Philadelphia International Records artists Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Patti LaBelle, Phyllis Hyman, Teddy Pendergrass, The O'Jays & more.
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Jan 25, 2021 · Throughout the year, Legacy Recordings, Warner Chappell Music and Philadelphia International Records will collaborate on an exciting series of exclusive partnerships, product and content releases, artist initiatives and much more.
