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Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia

From: Joyride Media
Series: Black History Month Specials
Length: 59:00

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One-hour special explores the "Philly Sound" and the artists who put it on the map. Read the full description.

Pirshow2_small In the late 1960's, the world was introduced to the sound of Philadelphia.  Big cities had their own distinct styles, and like Detroit's Motown and Stax from Memphis, Philadelphia INternational Records landed on the musical map.

This one-hour radio special hosted by Jeff Foxx explores the story of Philadelphia International Records, as well as their impact on the future of music through stories and music from many of their artists, as well as Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff

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Piece Description

In the late 1960's, the world was introduced to the sound of Philadelphia.  Big cities had their own distinct styles, and like Detroit's Motown and Stax from Memphis, Philadelphia INternational Records landed on the musical map.

This one-hour radio special hosted by Jeff Foxx explores the story of Philadelphia International Records, as well as their impact on the future of music through stories and music from many of their artists, as well as Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff

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the philly love train

just sent a note but i hadn't finished - this is deserving of all stars available. hope more is coming down the pike.

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Timing and Cues

Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia 59 minute Version

0:00 - 20:00 Segment 1
In: "That's what we're trying to do with the music - inspire. Try to make the music jump out of the radio and grab them and embrace them."
Out: "I'm Jeff Foxx, and you're listening to Love Train: The Sound Of Philadelphia."

20:00 - 21:00 Break 1 with music bed

21:00 - 40:00 Segment 2
In: "Welcome back to Love Train: The Sound Of Philadelphia. I'm Jeff Foxx."
Out: "I'm Jeff Foxx, and you're listening to Love Train: The Sound Of Philadelphia."

40:00 - 41:00 Break 2 with music bed

41:00 - 59:00 Segment 3
In: "Welcome back to Love Train: The Sound Of Philadelphia. I'm Jeff Foxx."
Out: "I'm Jeff Foxx, and thanks for listening."

Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia 54 minute Version

1. Billboard (1:00)
In: "That's what we're trying to do with the music - inspire. Try to make the music jump out of the radio and grab them and embrace them."
Out: "I'm Jeff Foxx, and welcome to Love Train: The Sound Of Philadelphia."

2. Segment 1 (17:00)
In: "Welcome back to Love Train: The Sound Of Philadelphia. I'm Jeff Foxx."
Out: "I'm Jeff Foxx, and you're listening to Love Train: The Sound Of Philadelphia."

3. Break 1 with music bed (1:00)

4. Segment 2 (17:00)
In: "Welcome back to Love Train: The Sound Of Philadelphia. I'm Jeff Foxx."
Out: "I'm Jeff Foxx, and you're listening to Love Train: The Sound Of Philadelphia."

5. Break 2 with music bed (1:00)

6. Segment 3 (17:00)
In: "Welcome back to Love Train: The Sound Of Philadelphia. I'm Jeff Foxx."
Out: "I'm Jeff Foxx, and thanks for listening."

Additional Credits

Host: Jeff Foxx (WRKS, New York, NY)
Contact: Andy Cahn, 212-833-6279, Andy.Cahn@SonyMusic.com
Eric Molk, 212-833-5389, Eric.Molk@SonyMusic.com

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