Teddy

I didn’t want to turn this place into an obituary but too many talented people are dying and I just need to have some sort of final tribute to them.

Teddy Pendergrass, who grew up in Philly, first rose to fame as the low-register lead singer for Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. He later went on to a fruitful solo career. A car accident in 1982 left him paralyzed from the waist down but he continued on, releasing another 7(!) albums before retiring. Truly a testament to the determination and commitment the man had to his craft. I’ve included a few of my favorite songs from the baritone crooner.

Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes – Bad Luck

True philly soul disco. MFSB on the music, Gamble-Huff on the production. What a jam!

Teddy Pendergrass – You can’t hide from yourself

More disco-era Teddy. More Gamble and Huff songwriting magic.

Stephanie Mills & Teddy Pendergrass – Two Hearts

I discovered this song a while back when I went on a tear looking for anything Reggie Lucas put his magic touch on. (Reggie Lucas being the genius behind most of Madonna’s early hits)

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