R.I.P. Teddy
I am a bit late on getting this out to you. Today we all say good bye to Teddy Pendergrass . A voice that could send shivers up your spine and for women everywhere’s else. From his old days with Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes to his last offering that I could remember called “Truly Blessed.
The Philadelphia soul singer whose husky, potent baritone was one definition of R&B seduction in the 1970s but whose career was transformed in 1982 when he was severely paralyzed in an auto accident, died on Wednesday night in Bryn Mawr, Pa. He was 59. He was a “Class Act”
I leave you with two of my favorite songs, not just his songs, but two of my all time favorites period. As a matter of fact I wore out both the vinyl and cassette tape of the first song “Wake Up Everybody”, (it always reminded me of his take of Marvin Gaye’s “Whats Going On”). The second song is “If You Don’t Know Me By Now”, both songs I know by heart.
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If You Don't Know Me By Now is one of my all time favorites. Very nice tribute to a great musician and definitely a Class Act.
Have a terrific day. Big hug.
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It is also one of my favs to Sandee, thank God we have his music left to listen too.
Wow….Soul Train! My mom used to let me stay up on Saturday nights to watch with her. Some true talent graced that stage. Teddy was definitely one of them. Great tribute Glen!
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LOL I can picture you and mom sitting up and watching Soul Train. I used to watch it myself, but it always came on in my town on Saturday days. I look back now and the hair and clothes, oh boy!!!!
A true gentleman with a God given talent. Teddy, you'll be missed.
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A true gentleman with a God given talent. Teddy, you'll be missed.
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Amen
There is no doubt, dear Glenn, that the movement of soul music, cries this heavy loss, as a man and as a singer. Hardly even a singer with this tone of voice.
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If we need to listen to any of his music or for that fact any of the good ole Funk, I know where to go. Your BLOG. Folks you have to check out Funky Town!!!
Oh yes…a true loss. Barry White & Teddy P have always been on my play list
Thank goodness for memories and recording studios!
Nice Post Glenn
Thank you Dorothy, I also have to add Marvin in there too. What great singers and writers.
I'm new to your blog, I've not commented as yet, but I couldn't resist today…
Wonderful tribute to a "Class Act"…If You Don't Know Me By Now, is one of my all time favorites as well…in fact played the video twice, while I sung along!!! :0)
Cheers
I have to agree with you Heather. If You Don't Know Me By Now is just "one of those songs". The kind that just reaches down inside and touches your heart and soul. Probably because we've all had experiences that we can tie it's lyrics.
It's so sad that so sweet a voice has passed. His music made the world a better place.
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He was such a classy guy, good looking, velvet voice, but never conceited or cocky. He will be missed Jo
Great to have you comment Heather. I used to never comment on peoples blogs, now I do it all the time. I think it makes the blog owner more enthused about his posts and knows people are reading them. Have a great day
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Like everyone else, If you don't know me by now is a wonderful song. He certainly will be missed. Great post in honor of him. Love the videos.
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Yup Marg, does seem like If You ….. is definitely one of his best. I also like the first one too, it has great lyrics.
He was a legend. I loved his music.
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Legends never die, heck every time I watch the Yankees I always am reminded of Frank Sinatra and him singing New York New York…..
Very nice tribute. He had a tremendous voice – and with Harold Melvin and that whole Philadelphia Soul sound of the 70's produced some great music – "If You Don't Know Me" is one of my favorites as well.
Philly and the sound of brotherly love, they definitely rivaled Motown, no doubt