On June 12, 1977, “Philadelphia International” label released the self-titled, debut Teddy Pendergrass album. It was recorded 1976 – 1877, at “Sigma Sound” in Philadelphia, and was produced by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, John Whitehead and Gene McFadden.
Personnel:
- Teddy Pendergrass – vocals
- Roland Chambers – guitar
- Dennis Harris – guitar
- Dexter Wansel – keyboards, synthesizers
- Victor Carstarphen – keyboards, synthesizers
- Ron Kersey – keyboards, synthesizers
- Michael “Sugar Bear” Foreman – bass
- Jimmy Williams – bass
- Keith Benson – drums, percussion
- Karl Chambers – drums, percussion
- Charles Collins – drums, percussion
- Larry Washington – bongos, congas
- MFSB – strings, horns
- Bobby Martin – arrangements
- Jack Faith – arrangements
- Ed Lee – design, artwork
- Frank Laffitte – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, except where noted.
- You Can’t Hide from Yourself
- Somebody Told Me – Victor Carstarphen, Kenneth Gamble, Gene McFarden, John Whitehead
- Be Sure
- And If I Had
- I Don’t Love You Anymore
- The Whole Town’s Laughing Me – Sherman Marshall, Ted Wortham
- Easy, Easy, Got to Take It Easy – Victor Cartstarphen, Kenneth Gamble, Gene McFadden, John Whitehead
- The More I Get, the More I Want – Victor Cartstarphen, Kenneth Gamble, Gene McFadden, John Whitehead
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