Cliff Nobles had a big hit in 1968. The only thing it was missing was … Cliff Nobles
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The Ebonys had some chart success but never quite got the break they needed to really break through
A leading figure in the rise of Philly Soul, Bunny Sigler scored his own hit in ’67
The funky People’s Choice scored big in ’71 and bigger in ’75
Billy Paul’s career was not limited to one hit single
The Fantastic Johnny C scored with a funky hit in ’67
Major Harris had success as a solo artist and as a member of the Delfonics
Barbara Mason had an early Philly Soul hit in ’65
In 1974 William DeVaughn laid a massive slab of inspiration on the world
The Spinners had a remarkable run of hit singles with lead singer Philippe Wynne and producer Thom Bell.
If there was any doubt that disco was quickly gaining traction in America in 1974, witness two of the three chart-topping songs highlighted this week. And then check out “Seasons in the Sun” so we don’t have to again.
The Philly vocal group Blue Magic are best known for their huge 1974 hit “Sideshow,” but they sent hits up the R&B charts for several years in the 1970’s.