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03/26/2026

Today we honor the legendary Teddy Pendergrass đŸ–€ An artist whose voice, honesty, and passion helped shape R&B and soul music across generations. From his unforgettable work with Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes to a solo career defined by vulnerability and strength, Teddy always sang from the heart. As he once reminded us, “Life didn’t promise to be wonderful,” but through his music, he showed us how to feel, heal, and keep going.

Join us on the PIR YouTube channel for a special listening party honoring his career and legacy. https://PIR.lnk.to/TeddyLivestream

Philadelphia International Records emerged from Gamble & Huff’s commitment to musical innovation, transforming soul thro...
02/19/2026

Philadelphia International Records emerged from Gamble & Huff’s commitment to musical innovation, transforming soul through richly arranged compositions that became a cornerstone of the “Philly sound.” đŸŽ¶

Which PIR artist or track defines the Philly soul era for you?

Celebrating 50 years of ‘Wake Up Everybody’ by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes đŸŽ”Released in November of 1975, this powerf...
11/13/2025

Celebrating 50 years of ‘Wake Up Everybody’ by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes đŸŽ”

Released in November of 1975, this powerful record reached #1 on the Billboard Soul LPs chart & features the hit singles “Wake Up Everybody” & “Tell the World How I Feel About ‘Cha Baby”

Sending birthday wishes to one of the greats—Eddie Levert! 🎉
06/16/2025

Sending birthday wishes to one of the greats—Eddie Levert! 🎉

05/24/2025

Happy Birthday to the incredible Patti LaBelle 🎉

04/28/2025

A key architect of the Philadelphia Sound, Thom Bell’s lush, orchestral arrangements and genre-defying songwriting helped shape soul music in the late ’60s and ’70s — and laid the foundation for disco, R&B, and pop for decades to come.
Born in Jamaica and raised in Philadelphia, Bell’s classical training and love of film scores set him apart. He produced and co-wrote enduring hits for the Delfonics, the Stylistics, the Spinners, and many more — including “La-La (Means I Love You),” “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time),” and “I’ll Be Around.”
Bell passed away in 2022, but his music continues to resonate as both timeless and boundary-breaking.
Watch Thom Bell’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on November 8, 2025, on Disney+

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