| Life Is a Song Worth Singing | ||||
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| Released | June 2, 1978 | |||
| Recorded | 1977–1978 | |||
| Studio | Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |||
| Genre | R&B, soul | |||
| Length | 35:58 | |||
| Label | Philadelphia International | |||
| Producer | Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Jack Faith, Gene McFadden, John Whitehead, Victor Carstarphen, Sherman Marshall | |||
| Teddy Pendergrass chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Life Is a Song Worth Singing | ||||
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Life Is a Song Worth Singing is the second studio album by American musician Teddy Pendergrass.[1] It was released on June 2, 1978, by Philadelphia International Records and Sony Music Entertainment. Pendergrass supported the album by touring with the Isley Brothers.[2]
The album contained two singles: "Only You" and "Close the Door". "Close The Door" reached number one on the US Billboard R&B music chart. The album peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard 200 and peaked at number one on the US Billboard R&B chart. It was nominated for Favorite Soul/R&B Album at the sixth annual American Music Awards, in 1979.
The title track is a cover of the Johnny Mathis hit single "Life Is a Song Worth Singing", which was released in 1973. The album was arranged by Jack Faith, Dexter Wansel, John L. Usry Jnr. and Thom Bell.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| Christgau's Record Guide | B+[4] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide |  [1] |
The Bay State Banner wrote that the "versatile sound is achieved through one of Gamble & Huff's favorite ploys—allowing many different arrangers and producers the chance to contribute to one album."[5]
Track listing
All tracks composed by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff; except where indicated
- "Life Is a Song Worth Singing" (Thom Bell, Linda Creed)
- "Only You"
- "Cold, Cold World" (Victor Carstarphen, Gene McFadden, John Whitehead)
- "Get Up, Get Down, Get Funky, Get Loose"
- "Close the Door"
- "It Don't Hurt Now" (Sherman Marshall, Ted Wortham)
- "When Somebody Loves You Back"
Charts
| Chart (1978) | Peak [6] |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top LPs | 11 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Soul LPs | 1 |
- Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [6] |
US R&B [6] |
US Dan [6] | ||
| 1978 | "Close the Door" | 25 | 1 | — |
| "Only You" | 106 | 22 | 29 | |
| "Life Is a Song Worth Singing" | — | — | — | |
See also
References
- ^ a b The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. p. 537.
- ^ "Entertainment News". Oakland Post. No. 127. 30 July 1978. p. 8.
- ^ Wynn, Ron. Life Is a Song Worth Singing review at AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-04-04.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: P". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved March 10, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
- ^ Baker, Arthur (15 June 1978). "Breakdown". Bay State Banner. No. 36. p. 20.
- ^ a b c d "US Charts > Teddy Pendergrass". Allmusic. Retrieved 2013-04-04.
External links
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