Philadelphia Freedom (album)
| Philadelphia Freedom | ||||
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| Studio album by MFSB | ||||
| Released | 1975 | |||
| Recorded | 1975 at Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |||
| Genre | Soul Disco | |||
| Length | 44:28 | |||
| Label | Philadelphia International Records | |||
| Producer | Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, Dexter Wansel, Roland Chambers, Bobby Martin. Jack Faith | |||
| MFSB chronology | ||||
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Philadelphia Freedom is the fourth album to be released by Philadelphia International Records houseband MFSB. It is also noted as the debut of PIR producer, artist, and musician Dexter Wansel.
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
Track listing
- "Zach's Fanfare #2" 1:03
- "Get Down with The Philly Sound" (Roland Chambers) 4:29
- "Philadelphia Freedom" (Elton John, Bernie Taupin) 6:00
- "South Philly" (Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff) 4:28
- "Ferry Avenue"(Gene McFadden, John Whitehead, Leon Huff, Victor Carstarphen) 4:01
- "Interlude 1" 0:52
- "When Your Love Is Gone" (Dexter Wansel) 4:11
- "Morning Tears" (Dexter Wansel) 5:15
- "Brothers and Sisters" (Bobby Martin, Kenneth Gamble, Harold Johnson) 3:50
- "Smile Happy" (War) 5:52
- "The Zip" (Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff) 3:51
Personnel
- Bobby Eli, Norman Harris, Reggie Lucas, Roland Chambers, T.J. Tindall - guitar
- Anthony Jackson, Ron Baker - bass
- Leon Huff, Lenny Pakula, Eddie Green, Harold "Ivory" Williams - keyboards
- Earl Young, Karl Chambers, Norman Farrington - drums
- Larry Washington - percussion
- Vincent Montana, Jr. - vibraphone
- Zach Zachary, Tony Williams - saxophone
- Don Renaldo and his Strings and Horns
Charts
| Year | Album | Chart positions[2] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B |
Jazz Albums | ||
| 1976 | Philadelphia Freedom | 39 | 14 | 30 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions[3] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B |
US Dance | ||
| 1975 | "The Zip" | 91 | 72 | 3 |
| 1976 | "Get Down With The Philly Sound" | — | — | 11 |
External links
References
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/r1719812/review
- ↑ "MFSB US albums chart history". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-08-16.
- ↑ "MFSB US singles chart history". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-08-16.
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