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Billy Paul
Billy Paul
Born: Dec 1, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA
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Genre: R&B
Styles: Philly Soul, Soul, Urban, Quiet Storm, Smooth Soul
Biography: Billy Paul had a good run in the '70s as an R&B vocalist, though he'd been recording since the '50s, when he debuted on Jubilee. Paul was featured on radio broadcasts in Philadelphia at age 11 and had an extensive jazz background. He worked with Dinah Washington, Miles Davis, and Roberta Flack, as well ...Read full biography
First Class
First Class
Released: 1979
Label: Philadelphia International
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A classy parting shot for the "Me and Mrs. Jones" man, but then, all of Billy Paul's recordings on Philadelphia International reeked of class. Knowing that Billy is happiest singing in intimate, smoky ...Read full review
Going East
Going East
Released: 1971
Label: Philadelphia International
Critics' Rating:
Billy Paul's Philadelphia International label debut boasts few of the hallmarks of its breakthrough follow-up 360 Degrees of Billy Paul, let alone Philly soul as a whole -- if anything, the album hews ...Read full review
More Billy Paul albums: Main Albums (17), Compilations (13)
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