Philadelphia International Records
Music with a "Backbeat So Strong Even White Folks Couldn't Lose It": The Philadelphia Sound.
Rock historian Ed Ward profiles Leon Huff and Kenny Gamble, creators of the Philadelphia International label -- one of the great black pop record labels of the early '70's.
Gamble and Huff: The Early Years
Rock historian Ed Ward on the Philadelphia production team of Gamble & Huff.
Gamble and Huff: The Rise and Fall of Philadelphia International Records.
Rock Historian Ed Ward continues his review of "The Philly Sound: Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & The Story of Brother Love (1966-1976)" (Epic)
A Black-Owned Label Found Success with the Philadelphia Sound
Rock historian Ed Ward talks about the Philadelphia soul music scene which produced such superstars as Teddy Pendergrass. Many of those artists were signed to the Philadelphia International Records label.
Rock and roll historian Ed Ward
Rock and roll historian Ed Ward considers the Philly sound that came out of Philadelphia.
Gamble And Huff, Riding Philly's 'Love Train'
Producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff helped pioneer the sound of Philadelphia soul. Their renowned record label, Philadelphia International, produced the hits "Love Train," "Backstabbers" and "The Love I Lost."
'Fresh Air' Celebrates 50 Years Of Philadelphia International Records
In 1971, producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff co-founded Philadelphia International Records, the label that recorded the O'Jays, Patti LaBelle and other soul artists. Originally broadcast in 2008.