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Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, exploring themes of heartbreak and pride.

The Delfonics helped establish Philadelphia soul through the partnership of lead singer and co-writer William Hart with producer and arranger Thom Bell. La-La (Means I Love You), Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)...

Written by Laura Nyro, the song's unique lyrics were inspired by her love of wordplay.

Laura Nyro's song about a woman's desire to marry her longtime boyfriend

This soul ballad showcased The Delfonics' smooth harmonies and became one of their signature songs.

This optimistic soul song became The Five Stairsteps' biggest hit and has been widely covered.

This soulful ballad revived Brook Benton's career and has been widely covered by other artists.

This Burt Bacharach/Hal David composition became a hit for The 5th Dimension in early 1971.

This soul ballad became one of The Stylistics' signature songs, showcasing their smooth harmonies.

The moral dilemma of an extramarital affair

Insomnia caused by romantic troubles

Betrayal in relationships and society

The wonder of falling in love

Green's enduring feelings for an ex-lover

The power of enduring love

A story of an extramarital affair

Written by Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter One of the group's last major hits

The Stylistics grew out of two local singing groups in Philadelphia, the Percussions and the Monarchs. You're a Big Girl Now led to a wider recording opportunity with Avco, followed by an album produced by Thom Bell....

Won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group Originally recorded by Cissy Houston

Features a distinctive guitar riff played by Ernie Isley Helped establish the Isley Brothers as a funk powerhouse

Romantic ballad celebrating a loving relationship

Sensual love song written by Eugene McDaniels

Gratitude in a loving relationship

A promise of devotion and care in a relationship.

A bittersweet love story about ending an affair.

L.T.D. took its name from Love, Togetherness and Devotion, developing as an American ensemble whose sound connected funk with R&B. Its arrangements combined a substantial horn section with keyboards and rhythm...

A unique approach to introducing band members and their zodiac signs

A love letter written on strawberry-scented paper

The song was inspired by the bittersweet feelings of remembering a past relationship.

Celebration of life during difficult economic times

The intensity of a unique love experience

Aretha Franklin developed as a singer and pianist in the gospel life of her father's Detroit church. Her early recordings for Columbia drew on pop, blues and jazz before her Atlantic work brought gospel phrasing and...

Teddy Pendergrass began singing gospel and playing drums in Philadelphia before joining Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. Moving from the drum kit to lead vocals, he helped shape the group's recordings of If You...

The Isley Brothers began as a gospel-based family vocal group near Cincinnati before Shout brought wider recognition in 1959. Their sound expanded through soul, rock, R&B and funk. The 1973 album 3+3 marked the...

The Stylistics grew out of two local singing groups in Philadelphia, the Percussions and the Monarchs. You're a Big Girl Now led to a wider recording opportunity with Avco, followed by an album produced by Thom Bell....

George Benson developed as a guitarist in Pittsburgh before working with organist Brother Jack McDuff and recording with musicians including Miles Davis. His later career joined jazz improvisation with an...

Rose Royce developed as a Los Angeles group closely associated with producer Norman Whitfield. Its catalog combines disco-funk dance tracks with romantic soul ballads. Car Wash and Do Your Dance represent the...

MFSB, short for Mother Father Sister Brother, was the instrumental ensemble associated with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff's Philadelphia International label. Its musicians backed performers including the O'Jays,...

The 5th Dimension combined carefully arranged vocal harmony with elements of pop, soul and jazz. The classic lineup included Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis Jr., Florence LaRue, LaMonte McLemore and Ron Townson. Work with...

The Isley Brothers began as a gospel-based family vocal group near Cincinnati before Shout brought wider recognition in 1959. Their sound expanded through soul, rock, R&B and funk. The 1973 album 3+3 marked the...

The Spinners developed from a Motown-associated R&B vocal group into a major part of Philadelphia soul. Their work with producer and songwriter Thom Bell joined individual lead voices to close harmonies, dance...

Aretha Franklin developed as a singer and pianist in the gospel life of her father's Detroit church. Her early recordings for Columbia drew on pop, blues and jazz before her Atlantic work brought gospel phrasing and...

Rose Royce developed as a Los Angeles group closely associated with producer Norman Whitfield. Its catalog combines disco-funk dance tracks with romantic soul ballads. Car Wash and Do Your Dance represent the...