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Love Is The Message (MFSB Album)
''Love Is The Message'' is the second album by Philadelphia International Records houseband MFSB. Reception Includes the number one pop, R&B and adult contemporary hit and winner of the 1974 Grammy for Best R&B Instrumental Performance, "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)". The song was the theme song for the television show ''Soul Train''. Late 1970's resurgence In the transition period between Disco and the up-and-coming Rap movement, the title track, ''Love Is The Message'' became a staple at house and block party events in the summers of 1978 and 1979. That track later became the basis for the last Salsoul Orchestra single "Ohh, I Love It (Love Break)", released in 1983. Track listing Personnel ;MFSB *Bobby Eli, Norman Harris, Reggie Lucas, Roland Chambers, T.J. Tindall - guitar * Anthony Jackson, Ron Baker - bass * Leon Huff, Lenny Pakula, Eddie Green, Harold "Ivory" Williams - keyboards * Earl Young, Karl Chambers, Norman Farrington - drums *Larry Washington - per ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MFSB
MFSB, officially standing for "Mother Father Sister Brother", was a pool of more than 30 studio musicians based at Philadelphia's Sigma Sound Studios. They worked closely with the production team of Gamble and Huff and producer/arranger Thom Bell, and backed up Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, The O'Jays, The Stylistics, the Spinners, Wilson Pickett, and Billy Paul. In 1972, MFSB began recording as a named act for the Philadelphia International label. " TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)", also known as the '' Soul Train'' theme, was their second and most successful single. Released in March 1974, it peaked at number one on the US '' Billboard'' pop and R&B charts. "TSOP" was influential in establishing the disco sound. The track sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc by the RIAA in April 1974. Overview MFSB formed in 1971 and disbanded in 1985, three years after Teddy Pendergrass's car accident, which left him paralyzed. Assembled by record produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |