Philadelphia International Various Artists

Philadelphia International Records Philadelphia International Records Record label "The Sound of Philadelphia" redirects here. For the similarly-titled recording, see TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia). For the upcoming crime film, see The Sound of Philadelphia (film). Philadelphia International Records (PIR) was an American record label based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1971 by songwriting and production duo Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff along with their longtime collaborator Thom Bell. It was known for showcasing the Philadelphia soul music genre (also known as Philly soul) that was founded on the gospel, doo-wop and soul music of the time. This sound later marked a prominent and distinct era within the R&B genre.[1] During the 1970s, the label released a string of…

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