Teddy | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1979 | |||
Recorded | 1978–1979 | |||
Studio | Sigma Sound, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |||
Genre | R&B, soul | |||
Length | 41:59 | |||
Label | Philadelphia International | |||
Producer | Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Thom Bell, Sherman Marshall, Gene McFadden, John Whitehead | |||
Teddy Pendergrass chronology | ||||
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Singles from Teddy | ||||
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Teddy is the third album by the American musician Teddy Pendergrass, released in 1979. [1]
Two singles were released from the album: "Turn Off the Lights", which reached US Pop No. 48 and No. 2 on the R&B charts, and "Come Go With Me," which reached No. 14 R&B.
The album was nominated for an American Music Award, Favorite Soul/R&B Album in 1980 and 1981.[ citation needed ]
The album cover later inspired Freddie Gibbs for the cover of his 2018 album Freddie. [2]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [3] |
Christgau's Record Guide | B [4] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [1] |
The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul | [5] |
The New York Times wrote that "Pendergrass's warmly husky baritone is in itself a most attractive instrument, and he phrases with a casual charm." [6]
All tracks composed by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff; except where indicated
Weekly charts
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Year | Single | Peak chart positions | |
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US [11] | US R&B [11] | ||
1979 | "Turn Off the Lights" | 48 | 2 |
"Come Go with Me" | — | 14 | |
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