Some glorious Philadelphia soul preceded the glory years of Philly Soul
Dee Dee Sharp
Ruby and the Romantics set the charts on fire with a bossa nova flavored hit in 1963
“The Twist” was the only 45 to reach #1 in two different years. But was the success a curse?
Billy Paul’s career was not limited to one hit single
The Orlons opened with a trio of smashes before drifting apart
You’ve heard all the big hits from Detroit, Memphis, and New Orleans. How about Allentown, PA? That’s the home of Jay & the Techniques who hit it big in 1967.
In the true spirit of what the holiday has become, Ken Shane serves up a musical feast full of Thanksgiving flavor.
The latest installment of Kelly Stitzel’s Soundtrack Saturday series revisits a kinder, gentler time of bangles and bustiers — yes, that’s right, it’s time for Desperately Seeking Susan.