A group of soulful singers and producers came together in the 1960s to create a sound unique to Philadelphia.
The musical genre, appropriately dubbed the Philly sound, produced hits like “Love Train,” “The Rubberband Man” and “Disco Inferno.” Characterized by string- and horn-heavy arrangements, it had its heyday in the 1970s before tragedies befell some of its key architects.
The story of this music and its makers is chronicled in the documentary “The Philly Sound… Heard ‘Round the World.” Executive produced by John Legend and Al Roker, the film makes a case for the music’s historical importance and enduring influence today…