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Sample a Legendary Philly Soul Group

Sampled by a who's who of producers: RZA, DJ Premier, The Alchemist, Adrian Younge, and Knxwledge all flipped the pioneering Philly Soul of The Delfonics. R&B innovators, backed and arranged by iconic producer Thom Bell, the man behind a slew of soul hits in the 60s and 70s.

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July 9, 2024

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Your Name
The Delfonics,
A-C
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Men Of Action
The Delfonics,
A-C

"[Thom Bell] sandpapered away the grit, lightened up on the backbeat, brought in string sections, and created a smooth, airy sound."

—Music critic John Dougan on the sound of The Delfonics

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Can't Go On Livin'
The Delfonics,
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la la means i love you the delfonics

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