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Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast

Show about Movies and Music thru the decades for two guys growing up in the 50's and 60's. We discuss our point of view on the impact that movies and music had in our lives and the impact that it had as we traverse thru the decades. From the early years in the 50's with Elvis, Chuck Berry and Chubby Checker we have stories, opinions and conversations about how we experienced the growth of music/movies and how it shaped our views to where we are today.

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Reel Dealz Movies and Music thru the Decades Podcast

SPECIAL EDITION- MUSIC INFLUENCERS- "THE PHILLY SOUND" DOMINATES

May 05, 2026 • Tom and Bert • Episode 173

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On this Episode Tom and Bert continue "The Spotlight Series" on entertainment influencers thru the decades!

There are Stories to tell and the Guys will cover and discuss the beginnings and the careers of some of the greatest influencers throughout ALL of the entertainment industry.

Today's Podcast will cover The Music Wave that Dominated the 1970's!

We introduce to you "The Philly Sound" Featuring "Philly International Records" Founders, Producers and Writers......Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff and Thom Bell.

Countless Hit Songs and Artists at "Philly" which rivaled Detroit's Motown Records.

Here's just a few of the Acts.......The Delfonics, Billy Paul, Jerry "The Iceman" Butler, The Intruders, The O'Jays, The Spinners, The Stylistics and Teddy Pendergrass to name a few.

Listen in as we discuss the beginning of their careers and the rise to stardom in the challenging 1960's and 1970's music scene.

CHAPTERS:

(:30) INTRO- The Philly Sound impacted the Charts and the Radio airwaves

(2:55) The partnership begins in the 1960's-- with the "Soul Survivors", "Intruders" and Jerry Butler

(9:40) 1971- "Philly International" records is founded and dominates the 1970's--The O'Jays, Billy Paul and MFSB

(25:06) How Involved were Gamble and Huff? And the hits keep rolling along!

(28:27) The Philly Songs list, WOW! What an amazing list of Solid Gold Hits

(38:52) "Ain't Nothing Like a House Party" and Songwriter Linda Creed's Impactful career then It's a Wrap!!

****Also check out our Podcast from July 15th 2025 featuring Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes and The Stylistics to get more detail on those 2 great acts.

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