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Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, 1986.
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Color photograph of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff at the piano, with the wall of gold  albums in the background. Reflections of Gold records can be seen in the top of the piano.

Credit: Courtesy of Philadelphia International Records.www.gamble-huffmusic.com

In the 1970s, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff drew upon the talents of local musicians and singers to create the "Sound of Philadelphia," a mix of rich orchestrations, catchy melodies, and socially conscious lyrics that produced a succession of chart-topping hits.

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