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Philadelphia Classics

Tony Blackburn spins the very best from the golden era of the Philadelphia Sound, with classics from O'Jays, The Three Degrees, Billy Paul, and more.

Join Tony Blackburn for a smooth and soulful journey on his new Soul Show as he celebrates the timeless elegance of the Philadelphia Sound. Tony spins the very best from the golden era of Philly soul — lush strings, silky harmonies and irresistible grooves from legends like The O’Jays, The Jones Girls, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, The Three Degrees, Billy Paul and Teddy Pendergrass. An hour of pure class, passion and feel-good soul.

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57 minutes

Last on

New Year's Day 202605:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • The O’Jays

    Back Stabbers

    • Epic.

  • Billy Paul

    Let's Make A Baby

    • Afrodisiac (Various Artists).
    • Universal Music Tv.

  • The Jones Girls

    Nights Over Egypt

    • The Greatest Hits Of Philadelphia.
    • Music Club.

  • Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

    Don't Leave Me This Way

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1977 (Various).
    • Premier.

  • MFSB

    Love Is The Message (feat. The Three Degrees)

    • The Best Year Of My Life: 1973 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Music Entertainment.
    • 19.

  • Jean Carne

    Don't Let It Go To Your Head

    • Happy To Be With You.
    • The Right Stuff.

  • The Intruders

    I'll Always Love My Mama

    • Love Train: The Ultimate Sound Of....
    • Columbia.

  • Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes

    Wake Up Everybody

    • Harold Melvin - Greatest Hits.
    • CBS.
    • 5.

  • The Jacksons

    Show You The Way To Go

    • Fantastic 70's (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.

  • Teddy Pendergrass

    Love T.K.O.

    • TP.
    • BBR.
    • 012.

  • Lou Rawls

    You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine

    • Million Sellers Vol.13 - The Seventie.
    • Disky.

  • MFSB

    TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia) (feat. The Three Degrees)

    • Philadelphia Years: Volume 1 1971-1976 (Various Artists).
    • Knight Records.
    • 9.

  • The Three Degrees

    When Will I See You Again

    • NOW That's What I Call A 60s & 70s Summer: Seasons In The Sun (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Billy Paul

    Me & Mrs Jones

    • Shades Of Soul (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • McFadden & Whitehead

    Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now

    • Now 100 Hits 70s (Various Artists).
    • Now.

Broadcast

  • New Year's Day 202605:00
    BBC Radio 2