Teddy Pendergrass
Greatest Slow Jams
Written by Victor Carstarphen, Kenny Gamble, Gene McFadden, John Whitehead
05:14
2
And If I Had
Written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff
04:24
3 The Whole Town's Laughing at Me
Written by Sherman Marshall
04:29
4 Close the Door
Written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff
05:27
5 It Don't Hurt Now
Written by Sherman Marshall
06:03
6 Can't We Try
Written by Ken Hirsch, Ron Miller
05:06
7 Love T.K.O.
Written by Cecil Womack
05:00
8 Turn Off the Lights
Written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff
05:57
9 You're My Latest Greatest Inspiration
Written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff
05:24
10 It's Time for Love
Written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff
05:59
11 Now Tell Me That You Love Me
Written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff
05:15
12 Come Go with Me
Written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff
05:51
Label: The Right Stuff
Released: 2006
Genre: R&B Soul
Life Is A Song Worth Singing
Producer, Arranged By – Jack Faith
Written-By – L. Creed, T. Bell
4:12
A2 Only You
Arranged By – Dexter Wansel
Producer – Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff
Written-By – K. Gamble, L. Huff
5:05
A3 Cold, Cold World
Arranged By – Jack Faith
Producer – Gene McFadden, John Whitehead, Victor Carstarphen
Written-By – G. McFadden, J. Whitehead, V. Carstarphen
4:32
A4 Get Up, Get Down, Get Funky, Get Loose
Arranged By – John L. Usry, Jr.
Producer – Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff
Written-By – K. Gamble, L. Huff
5:25
B1 Close The Door
Arranged By – Thom Bell
Producer – Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff
Written-By – K. Gamble, L. Huff
5:27
B2 It Don't Hurt Now
Arranged By – Jack Faith
Producer – Sherman Marshall
Written-By – S. Marshall, T. Wortham
6:00
B3 When Somebody Loves You Back
Producer – Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff
Written-By – K. Gamble, L. Huff
4:58
Label: Philadelphia International Records – JZ 35095
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1978
Genre: R&B Soul, Funk
Style: Seventies Soul, Philly, Disco
Live! Coast To Coast
Written-By – L. Creed, T. Bell
4:01
A2 Only You
Written-By – K. Gamble - L. Huff
6:53
Medley: (4:51)
A3a If You Don't Know Me By Now
Written-By – K. Gamble - L. Huff
A3b The Love I Lost
Written-By – K. Gamble - L. Huff
A3c Bad Luck
Written-By – G. McFadden - J. Whitehead, V. Carstarphen
A3d Wake Up Everybody
Written-By – V. Carstarphen, G. McFadden - J. Whitehead
B1 Introduction 0:22
B2 When Somebody Loves You Back
Written-By – K. Gamble - L. Huff
11:50
B3 Get Up, Get Down, Get Funky, Get Loose
Written-By – K. Gamble - L. Huff
7:39
C1 L.A. Rap 2:41
C2 Come Go With Me
Written-By – K. Gamble - L. Huff
2:39
C3 Close The Door
Written-By – K. Gamble - L. Huff
5:25
C4 Turn Off The Lights
Written-By – K. Gamble - L. Huff
5:42
C5 Do Me
Written-By – K. Gamble - L. Huff
3:23
D1 Live Interview With Mimi Brown Of WDAS-FM Philadelphia And Teddy Pendergrass
1:26
D2 Where Did All The Lovin' Go
Written-By – J. Cohen, G. McFadden - J. Whitehead
5:46
D3 Live Interview With Mimi Brown Of WDAS-FM Philadelphia And Teddy Pendergrass
1:56
D4 It's You I Love
Written-By – K. Gamble - L. Huff
5:33
D5 Live Interview With Mimi Brown Of WDAS-FM Philadelphia And Teddy Pendergrass
1:14
D6 Shout And Scream
Written-By – K. Gamble - L. Huff
5:56
D5 Live Interview 1:05
Label: Philadelphia International Records – PIR 88474
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: Europe
Released: 1979
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Soul, Funk, Disco
Love Language
Composed By – Cynthia Weil, Michael Masser
3:48
A2 So Sad The Song
Composed By – Gerry Goffin, Michael Masser
3:23
A3 Hot Love
Composed By – Linda Creed, Michael Masser, Ray Parker Jr.
4:43
A4 Stay With Me
Composed By – Gerry Goffin, Michael Masser
4:19
B1 Hold Me
Composed By – Linda Creed, Michael Masser
Featuring [Female Vocal] – Whitney Houston
5:59
B2 You're My Choice Tonight (Choose Me)
Composed By – Marcus Miller
Composed By, Producer – Luther Vandross
4:48
B3 Love
Composed By – Michael Masser, Randy Goodrum
4:28
B4 This Time Is Ours
Composed By – Gerry Goffin, Michael Masser
3:22
Label: Asylum Records – 60317-1
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: R&B Soul, Funk
Style: Eighties Soul, Disco
Teddy
Arranged By – Jack Faith
Producer – Kenneth Gamble - Leon Huff
Written-By – K. Gamble - L. Huff
5:48
A2 Turn Off The Lights
Arranged By – Jack Faith
Producer – Kenneth Gamble - Leon Huff
Written-By – K. Gamble - L. Huff
5:55
A3 I'll Never See Heaven Again
Arranged By – Anthony Bell
Producer – Thom Bell
Written-By – L. Bell - C. James
4:49
A4 All I Need Is You
Arranged By – Dexter Wansel
Producer – Sherman Marshall
Written-By – D. Jordan, S. Marshall
4:35
B1 If You Know Like I Know
Arranged By – Jerry Cohen, Larry Gold
Producer – Gene McFadden - John Whitehead
Written-By – J. Cohen, G. McFadden - J. Whitehead
5:05
B2 Do Me
Arranged By – John Usry
Producer – Kenneth Gamble - Leon Huff
Written-By – K. Gamble - L. Huff
4:41
B3 Set Me Free
Producer, Arranged By – Thom Bell
Written-By – L. Bell - C. James
5:05
B4 Life Is A Circle
Arranged By – John Usry
Producer – Kenneth Gamble - Leon Huff
Written-By – K. Gamble - L. Huff
5:50
Label: Philadelphia International Records – FZ 36003
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1979
Genre: R&B Soul, Funk
Style: Seventies Soul, Philly, Disco
Teddy Pendergrass
Written-By – K. Gamble, L. Huff 4:06
A2 Somebody Told Me
Written-By – K. Gamble, J. Whitehead, G. McFadden, V. Carstarphen 5:13
A3 Be Sure
Written-By – K. Gamble, L. Huff 5:17
A4 And If I Had
Written-By – K. Gamble, L. Huff 4:23
B1 I Don't Love You Anymore
Written-By – K. Gamble, L. Huff 3:59
B2 The Whole Town's Laughing At Me
Written-By – S. Marshall, T. Wortham 4:28
B3 Easy, Easy, Got To Take It Easy
Written-By – J. Whitehead, G. McFadden, V. Carstarphen 4:55
B4 The More I Get, The More I Want
Written-By – J. Whitehead, G. McFadden, V. Carstarphen 4:27
Label: Philadelphia International Records – PZ 34390
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1977
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Seventies Soul, Philly
Teddy Pendergrass's 1977 self-titled debut is a landmark R&B/soul album, marking a smooth, sophisticated, and sensual solo launch after leaving Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, featuring hits like "The Whole Town's Laughing at Me" and "I Don't Love You Anymore," showcasing his powerful baritone and establishing his "Teddy Bear" persona with classic Philly Soul production and strong ballads.
Critics praise its blend of danceable uptempo tracks and heartfelt slow jams, though some note early disco influences and lyrical clichés, but universally acknowledge its immense impact and legendary status as a "killer album".
The album is classic R&B, Soul, with emerging disco elements, signature Philadelphia International lush strings, and rich production by Gamble & Huff.
Pendergrass's distinctive, raspy baritone shines, delivering both gritty emotional depth and smooth romanticism, elevating tracks with gospel-infused ad-libs.
The album produced three hits singles:- "I Don't Love You Anymore," "The Whole Town's Laughing at Me," and "The More I Get, the More I Want" all became major R&B hits, defining his solo sound.
Fans and critics love uptempo cuts like "You Can't Hide from Yourself" and "And If I Had," alongside ballads, finding gems even in lesser-known tracks like "Be Sure".
It Established Pendergrass as a solo superstar, setting the stage for his iconic "bedroom ballad" era and influencing countless artists, solidifying his "Black Elvis" image.
Considered a near-perfect, essential debut, a "killer album" with "all killer no filler". Perfectly balanced mature, sexy themes with sophisticated soul music. A strong start that immediately found its audience and proved his solo potential.
In essence, this album was the electrifying launch of a legend, delivering powerful soul music that cemented his place in R&B history.
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Written-By – V. Simpson - N. Ashford
4:35
A2 Take Me In Your Arms Tonight
Featuring – Stephanie Mills
Written-By – C. Biggs, D. Wansel
5:24
A3 I Just Called To Say
Written-By – C. Womack
4:28
A4 Can't We Try
Written-By – K. Hirsch, R. Miller
5:04
B1 Feel The Fire
Featuring – Stephanie Mills
Written-By – P. Bryson
5:31
B2 Girl You Know
Written-By – V. Simpson - N. Ashford
4:03
B3 Love T.K.O.
Written-By – C. Womack, G. Nobel
5:00
B4 Let Me Love You
Written-By – G. McFadden, J. Cohen, J. Whitehead
5:15
Label: Philadelphia International Records – FZ 36745
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 1980
Genre: R&B Soul, Funk
Style: Seventies Soul, Philly, Disco
Truly Blessed
Written-By – Teddy Pendergrass, Terry Price
4:31
2 It Should've Been You
Written-By – Teddy Pendergrass, Terry Price
5:24
3 Don't You Ever Stop
Written-By – Alfonso Wright, Teddy Pendergrass, Terry Price
4:09
4 It's Over
Written-By – Ken Gold, Sue Shifrin
5:43
5 Glad To Be Alive
Written-By – Leroy Bell & Casey James
5:04
6 How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
Written-By – Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb
5:47
7 I Find Everything In You
Written-By – James Rashid Carter
5:06
8 Spend The Night
Written-By – Bryan Williams, Teddy Pendergrass, Terry Price
5:47
9 With You
Written-By – Carole Sager, Kenneth Asher
5:53
10 We Can't Keep Going On (Like This)
Written-By – James Rashid Carter
4:27
11 Truly Blessed
Written-By – Gabriel Hardeman, Teddy Pendergrass
Label: Elektra – 60891-2
Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 1990
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Nineties Soul
Workin' It Back
Written-By – James Carter, Nathaniel Lee, Teddy Pendergrass
6:23
A2 One Of Us Fell In Love
Written-By – Adrian Baker, Eddie Seago
4:28
A3 Never Felt Like Dancin'
Written-By – Dennis Matkosky, Monty Seward
4:10
A4 Let Me Be Closer
Written-By – Dennis Matkosky, Dennis Matkosky, Linda Creed, Teddy Pendergrass
4:38
B1 Lonely Color Blue
Written-By – Cecil Womack, Linda Womack
5:30
B2 Want You Back In My Life
Featuring, Vocals – Vanessa Townsell
Written-By – Clif Magness, Glen Ballard
4:40
B3 Workin' It Back
Written-By – Clif Magness, Ellen Schwartz, Roger Bruno
2:47
B4 Love Emergency
Written-By – Cecil Womack, Linda Womack
4:33
Label: Asylum Records – 60447-1
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Eighties Soul, Funk
You And I
Written-By – Jim Salamone, Joshua Yudkin, Teddy Pendergrass
4:09
2 Let's Talk About It
Written-By – Jim Salamone, Teddy Pendergrass
4:01
3 Without You
Written-By – Jim Salamone, Joshua Yudkin, Teddy Pendergrass
4:37
4 You And I
Written-By – Jon Nettlesbey, Terry Coffey
5:01
5 Can We Try
Written-By – Jim Salamone, Joshua Yudkin, Teddy Pendergrass
4:50
6 One In A Million You
Written-By – Sam Dees
6:33
7 Hurry Up
Written-By – Anthony Chandeler*, Jon Nettlesbey, Teddy Pendergrass, Terry Coffey
5:09
8 Interlude 1:15
9 Give It To Me
Written-By – Jim Salamone, Teddy Pendergrass
4:23
10 Slow Ride To Heaven
Written-By – Dennis Matkosky, Teddy Pendergrass, Tom Whitlock
4:01
Label: Eagle Records – EAGCD004
Format: CD, Album
Country: UK & Europe
Released: 1997
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Nineties Soul