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The “Philadelphia Sound” is the name that was given to Philadelphia because of the unique
sound that was associated with the mixture of lush strings; combined with incredible rhythm sections and great vocal performances! This is just like how Detroit had Motown as their city’s signature musical sound, California was represented by the surfing sound of THE BEACH BOYS, and of course the UK invaded the world with their own sound. In fact, to this day, their sound is referred to as an invasion.
Artists like THE SPINNERS, THE STYLISTICS, TEDDY PENDERGRASS, HAROLD MELVIN, THE BLUE NOTES, THE O’JAYS, and LOU RAWLS represent the R&B sound of Philadelphia. This also lead to the birth of Philadelphia’s Golden Boys, which consisted of FRANKIE AVALON, FABIAN, and our guest tonight… the great BOBBY RYDELL!
Trail blazers from Philadelphia made records that created the phenomenon known as the “teenage idol” era! Not only crafting great hits from Philadelphia, but also making it a hit record making city; diverse and totally original. I also must mention Philadelphia’s DICK CLARK, and his “American Bandstand.” Only God could make more stars than Dick Clark!
“Bandstand’s” original home for many years was Philadelphia. It’s a show that could ring the Liberty Bell once again! The music is truely that great! In addition to the sounds of Philadelphia, Saturday night’s show will be visited by one of Philadelphia’s most beloved artists and my friend, the great BOBBY RYDELL. So join us and tune in…the music is great and as always: Bobby Rydell is great!
Saturday night 10pm-Midnight EST, 9 pm-11pm CST, 7pm-9 pm PST
Every Saturday night on 77WABC!
Streaming world wide on WABCRadio.com!
