Was Philadelphia really a hit factory? Absolutely! Starting in the ‘50s, Philadelphia joined New York City, Los Angeles, and Nashville in producing hits that dominated the charts. Dick Clark helped it become the springboard for early teen idols like Frankie Avalon, Fabian, and Bobby Rydell, who all lived and recorded there. Many new successful labels and studios were also based there. During the ‘60s and ‘70s, some of the most iconic soul music of the time was recorded in Philadelphia, leading many to mistakenly attribute it to Motown. Not so! The O’Jays, The Stylistics, and Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes joined others to become the Soulful Sound of Philly. Mega hitmakers Hall & Oates were local boys. Enjoy a nostalgic musical journey filled with many stories and videos that celebrate Philly!
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