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'''Bobby Eli''' is a Grammy Award winning musician, arranger, composer and record producer from Philadelphia. He is a founding member and lead guitarist of Philadelphia studio group [[MFSB]].<ref>[http://www.soulfultale.com/b_eli.htm MFSB Sound of Philly reference.]</ref> |
'''Bobby Eli''' is a [[Grammy Award]] winning musician, arranger, composer and record producer from Philadelphia. He is a founding member and lead guitarist of Philadelphia studio group [[MFSB]].<ref>[http://www.soulfultale.com/b_eli.htm MFSB Sound of Philly reference.]</ref> |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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A multi-instrumentalist, Bobby Eli's contributions can be heard on recordings by such artists as [[Teddy Pendergrass]], [[The Jacksons]], [[Chris Brown]], [[David Bowie]], [[Jay Z]], [[Hall and Oates]], [[Patti LaBelle]], [[Elton John]], [[Phyllis Hyman]], [[B.B. King]], [[Billy Paul]], [[Wilson Pickett]], [[George Clinton]], [[The Spinners]] and [[The Temptations]]. |
A multi-instrumentalist, Bobby Eli's contributions can be heard on recordings by such artists as [[Teddy Pendergrass]], [[The Jacksons]], [[Chris Brown]], [[David Bowie]], [[Jay Z]], [[Hall and Oates]], [[Patti LaBelle]], [[Elton John]], [[Phyllis Hyman]], [[B.B. King]], [[Billy Paul]], [[Wilson Pickett]], [[George Clinton (musician)|George Clinton]], [[The Spinners]] and [[The Temptations]]. |
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Bobby's credits as a songwriter include [[Love Won't Let Me Wait]], recorded by [[Luther Vandross]], and [[Major Harris]]; "Just Don't Want To Be Lonely" by the [[Main Ingredient]]; album tracks for [[Atlantic Starr]],<ref>[http://www.rnbhaven.com/artist.php?artistid=155 Atlantic Star Productions.]</ref> and [[Rose Royce]]; and [[Deniece Williams]]' Grammy-Nominated album "Love Niecy Style." He is credited with the success of [[Jackie Moore (singer)|Jackie Moore]]'s number one Disco Dance classic [[This Time Baby]]. He has also produced, arranged and performed on hit singles for [[Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes]], [[Lloyd Parks (R&B singer)|Lloyd Parks]], William "Poogie" Hart of [[The Delfonics]], [[The Whispers]], [[Regina Belle]], [[Englebert Humperdink]], [[The Dells]], [[Issac Hayes]], and [[Sister Sledge]].<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=AXfvmkm-BzEC&pg=PA176&lpg=PA176&dq=The+rise+and+fall+of+Philadelphia+soul+Bobby+eli&source=bl&ots=hrlLeM3E0e&sig=ugY0-IL2LwpmxaKxDzJqhhB-JlQ&hl=en&ei=59YSTMzZOISClAesg5CJDA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCIQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q&f=false Bobby Eli Productions.]</ref> Eli's 1974 composition "[[Sideshow (song)|Sideshow]]" recorded by [[Blue Magic (band)|Blue Magic]] was a million-selling certified Gold single reaching No. 10 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]]. He also wrote and was lead guitarist on the sessions for the follow up single "Three Ring Circus" which went to No.5 on the Billboard [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|R&B chart]]. |
Bobby's credits as a songwriter include [[Love Won't Let Me Wait]], recorded by [[Luther Vandross]], and [[Major Harris]]; "Just Don't Want To Be Lonely" by the [[Main Ingredient]]; album tracks for [[Atlantic Starr]],<ref>[http://www.rnbhaven.com/artist.php?artistid=155 Atlantic Star Productions.]</ref> and [[Rose Royce]]; and [[Deniece Williams]]' Grammy-Nominated album "Love Niecy Style." He is credited with the success of [[Jackie Moore (singer)|Jackie Moore]]'s number one Disco Dance classic [[This Time Baby]]. He has also produced, arranged and performed on hit singles for [[Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes]], [[Lloyd Parks (R&B singer)|Lloyd Parks]], William "Poogie" Hart of [[The Delfonics]], [[The Whispers]], [[Regina Belle]], [[Englebert Humperdink]], [[The Dells]], [[Issac Hayes]], and [[Sister Sledge]].<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=AXfvmkm-BzEC&pg=PA176&lpg=PA176&dq=The+rise+and+fall+of+Philadelphia+soul+Bobby+eli&source=bl&ots=hrlLeM3E0e&sig=ugY0-IL2LwpmxaKxDzJqhhB-JlQ&hl=en&ei=59YSTMzZOISClAesg5CJDA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCIQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q&f=false Bobby Eli Productions.]</ref> Eli's 1974 composition "[[Sideshow (song)|Sideshow]]" recorded by [[Blue Magic (band)|Blue Magic]] was a million-selling certified Gold single reaching No. 10 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]]. He also wrote and was lead guitarist on the sessions for the follow up single "Three Ring Circus" which went to No.5 on the Billboard [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|R&B chart]]. |
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Bobby's productions for the 1974 [[Blue Eyed Soul]] group The Sons of Robin Stone is comparable to [[Thom Bell]]'s Atlantic work with The Spinners.<ref>[http://soulchoonz70s.blogspot.com/2009/02/sons-of-robin-stone-got-to-get-you-back.html 70's Soul Grooves: Sons of Robin Stone article.]</ref> Their hit single "Got To Get You Back' was released on Avco records in the states and in the UK on Atlantic. The flip side also produced by Eli is the fully orchestrated [[Philly soul]] ballad "Love Is Just Around The Corner" in the style of Blue Magic. |
Bobby's productions for the 1974 [[Blue Eyed Soul]] group The Sons of Robin Stone is comparable to [[Thom Bell]]'s Atlantic work with The Spinners.<ref>[http://soulchoonz70s.blogspot.com/2009/02/sons-of-robin-stone-got-to-get-you-back.html 70's Soul Grooves: Sons of Robin Stone article.]</ref> Their hit single "Got To Get You Back' was released on [[Avco Records|Avco records]] in the states and in the UK on [[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]. The flip side also produced by Eli is the fully orchestrated [[Philly soul]] ballad "Love Is Just Around The Corner" in the style of Blue Magic. The following year Eli composed and performed lead guitar on tracks for [[Damon Harris]]' post Temptations group Impact. |
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In 2007 Bobby helped to unite three of Philly's most successful lead singers, William Hart of [[The Delfonics]], Tedd Mills from [[Blue Magic (band)|Blue Magic]], and [[Russell Thompkins, Jr.]] of [[The Stylistics|the Stylistics]]. The project was billed as the "Legendary Tenors of Soul" and featured the three vocalists alternating leads on mostly soul standards. Eli recruited [[Hall & Oates]] to join the soul trio for an original track on the CD "All The Way From Philadelphia".<ref>[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16224486 Bobby Eli and Tenors of Soul reference at NPR Music page.]</ref> |
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==Current Projects== |
==Current Projects== |
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Current and recent projects written, produced and arranged by Bobby Eli include recordings with [[El Debarge]], [[Stevie Wonder]] and [[Red Hot Chili Peppers]]. |
Current and recent projects written, produced and arranged by Bobby Eli include recordings with [[El Debarge]], [[Stevie Wonder]] and [[Red Hot Chili Peppers]]. He is also producing the new CD for funkmaster [[George Clinton (musician)|George Clinton]]. Eli has contributed as a guitarist, arranger, and member of MFSB to the "A Soulful Tale of Two Cities" album project which joins legendary artists from [[Motown]] and [[Philadelphia International Records]]. |
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Revision as of 20:16, 14 June 2010
Bobby Eli is a Grammy Award winning musician, arranger, composer and record producer from Philadelphia. He is a founding member and lead guitarist of Philadelphia studio group MFSB.[1]
Biography
A multi-instrumentalist, Bobby Eli's contributions can be heard on recordings by such artists as Teddy Pendergrass, The Jacksons, Chris Brown, David Bowie, Jay Z, Hall and Oates, Patti LaBelle, Elton John, Phyllis Hyman, B.B. King, Billy Paul, Wilson Pickett, George Clinton, The Spinners and The Temptations.
Bobby's credits as a songwriter include Love Won't Let Me Wait, recorded by Luther Vandross, and Major Harris; "Just Don't Want To Be Lonely" by the Main Ingredient; album tracks for Atlantic Starr,[2] and Rose Royce; and Deniece Williams' Grammy-Nominated album "Love Niecy Style." He is credited with the success of Jackie Moore's number one Disco Dance classic This Time Baby. He has also produced, arranged and performed on hit singles for Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Lloyd Parks, William "Poogie" Hart of The Delfonics, The Whispers, Regina Belle, Englebert Humperdink, The Dells, Issac Hayes, and Sister Sledge.[3] Eli's 1974 composition "Sideshow" recorded by Blue Magic was a million-selling certified Gold single reaching No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. He also wrote and was lead guitarist on the sessions for the follow up single "Three Ring Circus" which went to No.5 on the Billboard R&B chart.
Bobby's productions for the 1974 Blue Eyed Soul group The Sons of Robin Stone is comparable to Thom Bell's Atlantic work with The Spinners.[4] Their hit single "Got To Get You Back' was released on Avco records in the states and in the UK on Atlantic. The flip side also produced by Eli is the fully orchestrated Philly soul ballad "Love Is Just Around The Corner" in the style of Blue Magic. The following year Eli composed and performed lead guitar on tracks for Damon Harris' post Temptations group Impact.
In 2007 Bobby helped to unite three of Philly's most successful lead singers, William Hart of The Delfonics, Tedd Mills from Blue Magic, and Russell Thompkins, Jr. of the Stylistics. The project was billed as the "Legendary Tenors of Soul" and featured the three vocalists alternating leads on mostly soul standards. Eli recruited Hall & Oates to join the soul trio for an original track on the CD "All The Way From Philadelphia".[5]
Current Projects
Current and recent projects written, produced and arranged by Bobby Eli include recordings with El Debarge, Stevie Wonder and Red Hot Chili Peppers. He is also producing the new CD for funkmaster George Clinton. Eli has contributed as a guitarist, arranger, and member of MFSB to the "A Soulful Tale of Two Cities" album project which joins legendary artists from Motown and Philadelphia International Records.