Golden Gate Groove: The Sound Of Philadelphia Live In San Francisco 1973 [RSDJUNE21]

On vinyl for the first time, Golden Gate Groove: The Sound Of Philadelphia– Live in San Francisco 1973 captures the first and only time the stars of Philadelphia International Records (P.I.R.) — including The OJays, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, The Three Degrees, and Billy Paul — performed in concert with the label’s house band, MFSB (Mother, Father, Sister, Brother). The concert, showcasing what would become the Sound of Philadelphia — affectionately known as T.S.O.P. — took place in San Francisco during the annual CBS Records convention at the Fairmont Hotel in September 1973.

Side A
1. Introduction By Master Of Ceremonies Don Cornelius Of Soul Train
2. Freddies Dead – MFSB
3. If You Dont Know Me By Now – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
4. The Love I Lost – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

Side B
1. I Miss You – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
2. I Didnt Know – The Three Degrees
3. Dirty Ol Man – The Three Degrees

Side C
1. T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia) – MFSB
2. East – Billy Paul
3. Me and Mrs. Jones – Billy Paul

Side D
1. Back Stabbers – The OJays
2. When The Worlds At Peace – The OJays
3. Sunshine – The OJays
4. Love Train – The OJays