Life Is a Song Worth Singing
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| Studio album by Teddy Pendergrass | ||||
| Released | June 2, 1978 | |||
| Recorded | 1977–1978 at Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |||
| Genre | R&B, Soul | |||
| Label | Philadelphia International Records | |||
| Producer | Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Jack Faith, Gene McFadden, John Whitehead, Victor Carstarphen, Sherman Marshall | |||
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Life Is a Song Worth Singing was the second album by Contemporary R&B crooner Teddy Pendergrass.
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[edit] Reception
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It contained two singles: "Only You" and "Close the Door." "Close The Door" reached #1 on the R&B music charts. The album itself did well on the charts as well, reaching #11 on the Pop charts and reaching #1 on the R&B charts. It was nominated for an American Music Award, Favorite Soul/R&B Album 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.
[edit] 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"
[edit] Charts
| Year | Album | Chart positions[2] | |
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| 1978 | Life Is A Song Worth Singing | 11 | 1 |
[edit] Singles
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| 1978 | "Close The Door" | 25 | 1 | — |
| "Only You" | — | 22 | 29 | |
[edit] See also
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[edit] References
- ^ http://www.allmusic.com/album/r15014/review
- ^ "Teddy Pendergrass US albums chart history". allmusic.com. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p5123/charts-awards/billboard-albums. Retrieved 2011-06-25.
- ^ "Teddy Pendergrass US singles chart history". allmusic.com. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p5123/charts-awards/billboard-singles. Retrieved 2011-06-25.
