Do you know Motown, or Philly music?

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In 1977 George Benson brings this often played hit, The Greatest.

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In 1974 Diana Ross delivers what turns into a disco hit, Love Hangover.

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In 1973 Billy Preston rocks with his upbeat hit, Will it go round in circles.

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In 1975 EWF does a film with respectable acting with the great Harvey Keitel in the film nod to the great, That’s the way of the world.

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In 1973 Stevie Wonder has another hit filled album. Here’s his, Golden Lady.

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In 1969 there was, La, la, la la la la, la la la la la la, here’s Stevie’s My Cheri A’mour.

[Gitfiddler]

In 1969 there was, La, la, la la la la, la la la la la la, here’s Stevie’s My Cheri A’mour.

HA! This is the very first Stevie Wonder song that I learned to play back when it came out in '69. I loved the changes as well as lyrics.

[citizenk74]

Sublime!

[wintermoon]

In 1974 this little known soul group, New Birth, had an exceptional hit. Here’s Wildflower.

Thats a good one but I'm partial to the original by Skylark in '72

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A sure fire hit in 1975 from H Melvin and the Bluenotes.

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Kool and the Gangs huge instrumental hit, Summer Madness.

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Herb Albert’s Rise was a huge hit for A&M Records during the 70’s.

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And speaking of instrumentals, who remembers where they were when they first heard Ramsey Lewis’ Sun Goddess in 1975?

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Chuck Mangione’s Feels So Good was all over the pop charts in 1975.

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Another pop chart hit in 1976.

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As was Herbie’s Chameleon in 1975.

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Major Harris and his 1975 hit, Love won’t let me wait.

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The Originals with their huge 1968 hit, Baby I’m for real.

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The Dramatics and their huge 1972 hit, In The Rain.

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This 1975 album is purely Smokey.

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Smokey’s 1973 album, Will you still love me tomorrow.

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The Delfonics and their 1972 Philly hit, La, la means I love you.

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Heatwave with their 1976 mega hit, Always and forever.

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The Stylistics with their 1972 hit, Break up to makeup.

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Another Philly hit from 1976, Lou Rawls and Lady Love.