The Philly Sound: Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & The Story of Brotherly Love (1966-1976)

This 1997 compilation brings together material associated with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff from the late 1960s through the mid 1970s, highlighting the development of the Philadelphia soul sound. Musically it emphasizes smooth vocal harmonies, rich string and horn arrangements, steady drum and bass grooves, and a polished production aesthetic that blended traditional soul with funk and early disco sensibilities. The set serves as a portrait of the producers' signature approach to songwriting and studio orchestration, which helped shape a more orchestral, danceable form of soul.