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For far too many,Billy Paul (December 1, 1934) is thought of as a one-hit-wonder. That hit was “Me & Mrs Jones”, or which topped the pop charts in 1972,and established Gamble and Huff’s Philadelphia International Records as a commercial and cultural force. Mr. Paul was a grown man in his late thirties when he recorded “Me & Mrs Jones”-- evident with the song’s subtle though brilliant riff on Doris Day’s “Secret Love” in the opening--but it does not define Mr. Paul’s career. Billy Paul did a total of 10 studio albums for Philadelphia International Records--8 after his so-called breakthrough with 360 Degrees (which featured “Me & Mrs. Jones”); Paul did a total of 12 projects with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.
Here are five songs from Billy Pauls catalogue that folks should also know, drawn from my personal favorite Going East (1971), and Paul’s first album for Philadelphia International Records,360 Degrees (1972), When Love is modern (1975) and Let Em In (1977), or where Paul is perhaps the first "pop" artist to sample Malcolm X's voice.
This is Your Life--Going East (1971)
Love Buddies--Going East (1971)[br]
Am I Black Enough For You?--360 Degrees (1972)[br]
When Love is modern--When Love is modern (1975)
Let Em In -- Let Em In (1977)
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