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Gamble

Real Name:
Kenneth Gamble
Profile:
Born August 11, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sometimes called Kenny Gamble.
Pioneering songwriter, producer and humanitarian. Formed R&B label Philadelphia International Records (PIR) with Leon Huff in 1971 and created the "Philly Sound". PIR's stable included The O'Jays, Billy Paul, Harold Melvin And The Bluenotes, The Three Degrees, The Jones Girls and PIR's house band MFSB (Mother, Father, Sister, Brother) to name a few. Formed Mighty Three Publishing with Huff and fellow PIR songwriter Thom Bell.
Renowned for his humanitarian works for both civic and charitable causes which continue today, notably the "Clean Up The Ghetto" project.
Involved in (and fined for) a payola scandal at PIR in 1975.
Continues to write music with Leon Huff.
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Discography

Production:
Love Train (7", Single) Who Am I CBS 1973
Goin' Places (7") Goin' Places Epic 1977
Appears On:
The 81 / Two Happy People (2 versions) The 81 Cameo ... 1964
Who Do You Love (7")   Swan 1964
Love Me / Babee I'm Crazee (Crazy Baby) (7") Love Me Philips 1966
(There's Gonna Be) A Showdown / Tighten Up (7") (There's Gonna Be) A S... Atlantic 1968
Diana Ross & The Supremes Join The Temptations (LP) I'm Gonna Make You Lov... Tamla Motown, EMI Records 1968
Round Amen Corner (LP, Album) Expressway (To Your He... Deram 1968
Tartaglian Theorem (LP, Album) I'm Gonna Make You Lov... Capitol Records 1968
The Ice Man Cometh (LP) Can't Forget About You... Mercury, Mercury, Mercury 1968
Hard To Handle / Just Can't Forget About You (7", Single) Just Can't Forget Abou... Capitol Records 1969
I've Been Here All The Time (LP, Album) Just Can't Forget Abou... Capitol Records 1969
Moody Woman (7", Single)   Mercury 1969
Greatest Hits Vol. II (LP, Comp) I'm Gonna Make You Lov... Tamla Motown 1970
360 Degrees Of Billy Paul (LP, Album) Brown Baby, I'm Just A... Philadelphia International Records 1972
Me & Mrs. Jones / Your Song (7", Single) Me & Mrs. Jones Epic 1972
Me And Mrs. Jones (7") Me And Mrs. Jones Philadelphia International Records 1972
Nubian Lady (LP, Album) Me And Mrs. Jones Stinger Productions 1973
Supreme Sounds (LP) I'm Gonna Make You Lov... Contour Records 1974
Half A Love (LP) I'm Gonna Make You Lov... Brunswick 1975
Don't Leave Me This Way (7") Don't Leave Me This Way Motown 1977
The Heart And Soul Of Aretha Franklin (2xLP, Comp) A Brand New Me Warner Special Products, Candlelite Music 1977
Thermonuclear Sweat (LP, Album) For The Love Of Money Hannibal Records, Hannibal Records 1982
King Of The Ghetto (Swedish Remix) (12")   Beat Box (Sweden) 1984
Don't Leave Me This Way (Maxi) (5 versions) Don't Leave Me This Way London Records ... 1986
Hey Western Union Man / Moody Woman (7", Single, Comp)   Polygram 1986
Living All Alone (12", Promo) Living All Alone, Livi... Philadelphia International Records 1986
Now That's What I Call Music '86 (CD, Comp) Don't Leave Me This Way Virgin, EMI Records 1986
Now Dance 2 (CD, Comp) Don't Leave Me This Way EVA 1987
Scallywag Jaz (CD, Album) Me & Mrs Jones CBS 1987
Rollin' Seventies (CD) When Will I See You Again Trax Music 1988
From The Secret Laboratory (LP, Album) (I Got The) Groove Mango 1990
Ronny's Pop Show 15 (Comp) (2 versions) When Will I See You Again CBS 1990
The Singles Collection 1984/1990 (CD, Comp, Clu) Don't Leave Me This Way Ffrr 1990
Just My Imagination Vol. 2 - Tears Of A Clown (LP, Comp) Me & Mrs Jones Trojan Records 1991
Live At La Dolce Vita (LP) (There's Gonna Be A) S... Houlala 1991
Southern Decay (2 versions) Love Train New Rose Records 1991
Money Love (CD, Single) Money Love (LP Version... Circa Records Ltd. 1992
America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Parody 10" EP (10", EP) You Don't Know What Yo... Sympathy For The Record Industry 1994
Essential Hi NRG Classics Volume 1 (CD, Comp) Don't Leave Me This Way Deepbeats 1994
World Hits 1977 (CD, Comp) Don't Leave Me This Way Spectrum Music (2) 1994
Communards (CD, Album, RM) Don't Leave Me This Wa... London Records 1997
Dance Party 1 & 2 (2xCD, Comp) Don't Leave Me This Way PolyGram 1997
Ninety 90's Volume 3 (2xCD, Comp) Put Your Hands Together Sounds Direct, Warner Music UK Ltd. 1997
Welcome To Tackletown (CD, Album) Mr.Sophistication Wall Of Sound, Play It Again Sam [PIAS], Rough Trade Germany 1997
Check It Out! (Everybody) (12")   Peppermint Jam 1998
The First Ladies Of Philadelphia Soul / The Philadelphia Collection (CD, Comp) The Spirit's In It, Li... Music Club 1998
The Mod Scene (CD, Comp) Expressway To Your Heart Deram 1998
I'm Gonna Make You Love Me (CD, Single) I'm Gonna Make You Lov... Mushroom Records 1999
Alive! (CD, Album, RM) Hey Western Union Man Blue Note 2000
Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub) (CD, Album, Enh) Suntoucher Zomba Records 2001
After Hours (CD, Comp, RM) Good Love Gone Bad Warner Strategic Marketing (UK) 2002
Great Big Kiss (2xCD) (There Is Gonna Be A) ... Castle Music 2002
The Columbia Recordings 1965 - 1967 (CD, Comp) Chains Of Love Jaxx Records (2) 2002
Ultimate NRG (CD, Comp) Don't Leave Me This Wa... Klone Records 2003
Disco Funk (6xCD, Comp) Don't Leave Me This Way Wagram 2004
I Love Music 1990 - 1994 U Can't Touch This (3xCD, Comp + Box) Me & Mrs. Jones Disky 2004
The Sound Of Philadelphia - Philadelphia Roots Volume 2 (Comp, Album) (2 versions) What I See, Ain't It B... Soul Jazz Records 2004
In The House (2xCD, Comp, Mixed + CD, Comp, Enh) Put Our Heads Together... ITH Records 2005
Internationale Oldie-Hits 100 (5xCD, Comp, Car + Box, Car) If You Don't Know Me B... Eurotrend 2005
The Platinum Collection (CD, Comp, RM) I Love My Baby, Girl Y... Warner Platinum 2007
Aquarius / I'm Gonna Make You Love Me (7") I'm Gonna Make You Lov... Gema Records  
I'm Gonna Make You Love Me / Nickol Nickol (7", Single) I'm Gonna Make You Lov... Gamble  
Let's Clean Up The Ghetto (12")   Technology  
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