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K. 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:
Let's Clean Up The Ghetto / I Ain't Jivin' - I'm Jammin' (12") Let's Clean Up The Ghetto Philadelphia International Records 1980
Nights Over Egypt (12") Nights Over Egypt Philadelphia International Records 1981
The Spirit's In It (12", W/Lbl, Promo)   Philadelphia International Records 1981
The Spirit's In It (7", Promo, red)   Philadelphia International Records 1981
The Spirit's In It (LP) The Spirit's In It, He... Philadelphia International Records 1981
Philly Super Soul Hits (CD, Comp)   Epic, Legacy 2002
Appears On:
I Really Love You (7") I Really Love You Cameo 1963
Come Back Baby (7", Promo) Come Back Baby Wand 1965
We Belong Together / Mary Ann (7", Single) We Belong Together Cameo 1965
I Love My Baby / Just A Little Closer (7", Single) I Love My Baby Atlantic 1969
The Best Of Jerry Butler (Album) (2 versions) Moody Woman Mercury 1970
Bridge Over Troubled Water / Brand New Me (7") Brand New Me Atlantic 1971
360 Degrees Of Billy Paul (LP, Album) Brown Baby, I'm Just A... Philadelphia International Records 1972
992 Arguments (7", Single)   CBS 1972
Back Stabbers / 992 Arguments (7") 992 Arguments CBS 1972
Break Up To Make Up / You And Me (7", Single) Break Up To Make Up AVCO Records 1972
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (LP, Album) Let Me Into Your World CBS 1972
If You Don't Know Me By Now / Let Me Into Your World (Single) (4 versions) Let Me Into Your World Epic ... 1972
Black & Blue (LP, Album) The Love I Lost, It Al... Philadelphia International Records 1973
Dirty Ol' Man / Can't You See What You're Doing To Me (7", Single) Dirty Ol Man Philadelphia International Records 1973
MFSB (Album) (2 versions) Something For Nothing CBS/Sony ... 1973
Put It In Motion (7", Promo)   Epic 1973
Put Your Hands Together / This Air I Breathe (7") This Air I Breathe Philadelphia International Records 1973
Save The Children (LP, Album) I Wanna Know Your Name... Gamble 1973
Ship Ahoy (Album) (3 versions) This Air I Breathe, Do... Philadelphia International Records 1973
TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) (2 versions) Something For Nothing Philadelphia International Records ... 1973
Thanks For Saving My Life (7") I See The Light Philadelphia International Records 1973
A Nice Gir Like You (2 versions)   Philadelphia International Records 1974
Hook Up And Get Down (7")   Philadelphia International Records 1974
In A Soulful Mood (LP, Album) Break Up To Make Up United Artists Records 1974
Live At The Opera House (2xLP, Gat) Love In Them There Hills Blue Thumb Records 1974
Satisfaction Guaranteed (Or Take Your Love Back) (7") I'm Weak For You Philadelphia International Records 1974
The Best Of The Stylistics (2 versions) Break Up To Make Up Avco Records ... 1974
Philadelphia Freedom (LP, Album) South Philly, Brothers... Philadelphia International Records 1975
The Three Degrees Live (LP, Album) Living For The City / ... Philadelphia International Records 1975
To Be True (LP, Album) To Be True, Hope That ... Philadelphia International Records 1975
Don't Leave Me This Way (5 versions) Don't Leave Me This Way Motown ... 1976
Energy To Burn (Album) (2 versions) Now That We Found Love Columbia 1976
Happy Birthday America (12", Promo)   Philadelphia International Records 1976
Let 'Em In (LP, Album) We All Got A Mission, ... Philadelphia International Records 1976
Philly Armada (LP, Album) I Love Music, I'll Alw... Supreme Records 1976
Reaching For The World (Album) (2 versions) After You Love Me, Why... ABC Records 1976
When Love Is New... (7") When Love Is New... Music Power Records (2) 1976
Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love) (7", Single) Darlin' Darlin' Baby (... Tappan Zee Records 1977
I Don't Love You Anymore / Somebody Told Me (7", Single) Somebody Told Me Philadelphia International Records 1977
I'll Always Love My Mama (12", Promo) I'll Always Love My Mama Philadelphia International Records 1977
Let's Clean Up The Ghetto (12", Promo)   Philadelphia International Records 1977
Only The Strong Survive (12", Promo)   Philadelphia International Records 1977
Teddy Pendergrass (Album) (2 versions) Somebody Told Me Philadelphia International Records 1977
What Color Is Love (LP) Just As Long As I Know... Philadelphia International Records, Philadelphia International Records, Philadelphia International Records 1977
Gentle Persuasion (LP, Album) Who Do You Love Warner Bros. Records 1978
House Of Love (Album) (2 versions) I'm Gonna Make You Lov... Warner Bros. Records 1978
Thelma Jones (3 versions) Now That We Found Love CBS ... 1978
I'm On My Way (LP, Album) Joe Columbia 1979
You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else / Who Can I Run To (7", Single) You Gonna Make Me Love... Philadelphia International Records 1979
You're My Sweetness / Me & Mrs. Jones (7") Me & Mrs. Jones Philadelphia International Records 1979
Gigi In Paradisco (Album) (2 versions) Money Money Orlando International Shows ... 1980
Let's Clean Up The Ghetto / I Ain't Jivin' - I'm Jammin' (12") Let's Clean Up The Ghetto Philadelphia International Records 1980
Nights Over Egypt (12") You Gonna Make Me Love... Philadelphia International Records 1981
Steppin' Out / The Sound Of Philadelphia Vol.1 (Cass, Comp) I'll Always Love My Ma... Hallmark Records, Hallmark Records 1981
The Spirit's In It (12", W/Lbl, Promo)   Philadelphia International Records 1981
The Spirit's In It (7", Promo, red)   Philadelphia International Records 1981
The Spirit's In It (LP) The Spirit's In It Philadelphia International Records 1981
Put Our Heads Together (12", Maxi)   Philadelphia International Records 1983
The Best Of Italo-Disco Vol. 2 (3xLP, Comp) King Of The Ghetto (Le... ZYX Records 1984
Don't Leave Me This Way (Single) (2 versions) Don't Leave Me This Way Target Records (Belgium) 1985
Step Off (12")   Zafiro 1985
Corner Boys To Girls (12", Maxi)   Park Place Records 1987
Tighten Up (I Just Can't Stop Dancin') (7", Single)   Ariola Benelux, Dance Records 1987
Don't Leave Me This Way / Bad Luck (CD, Mini, Single) Don't Leave Me This Way Philadelphia International Records, CBS 1988
Heart Of Gold (CD, Album) Serious Money Warner Bros. Records 1989
If You Don't Know Me By Now (Single) (2 versions) If You Don't Know Me B... Elektra ... 1989
I Need Money (12")   Interscope Records 1992
I Love Music (12", Maxi)   Epic 1993
Boonoonoonoos (CD, Album) Homeland Africa (Ship ... MCI, BMG Ariola Media GmbH 1994
Locos Por La Disco (3xLP, P/Mixed, Comp) T. S. O. P, Dirty Old Man Divucsa 1994
The Hitsound Of Motown (2xCD, Comp) Don't Leave Me This Way Motown 1994
Close The Door (12")   Nervous Records 1995
This Is How We Do It (CD, Album)   Rush Associated Labels 1995
Backstreet Boys (Album) (3 versions) Let's Have A Party Jive 1996
Back To The D.I.S.C.O Vol. 1 (CD, Comp) Don't Leave Me This Way Versailles, Sony Music Entertainment (France) 1997
Funky Foundations (CD, Album, Comp) When The World's At Peace Sony Music Media 1997
La Légende Des Tubes Volume 17 (CD) Don't Leave Me This Way PolyGram - Kiosks 1997
Doc's Da Name 2000 (Album) (2 versions) Welcome 2 Da Bricks Def Jam Recordings 1998
Money (12", Promo)   Epic 1998
Black Elvis / Lost In Space (Album) (2 versions) Supergalactic Lover Ruffhouse Records ... 1999
Born Again (Album) (2 versions) Rap Phenomenon BMG Music (Australia) ... 1999
V.I.P. (CD, Album) I Remember Gee Street 1999
Business As Usual (CD, Album, Rei) Give The People Def Jam Recordings, Rush Associated Labels 2000
Like This / Crazy For You (12") Like This (Club Versio... J.C. Music 2000
Ghetto (Maxi) (2 versions)   Tommy Boy Silver Label ... 2001
Dilemma (Maxi) (2 versions)   Universal Records ... 2002
Nellyville (CD, Album)   Universal Records 2002
Philly Super Soul Hits (CD, Comp) Love Train, The Love I... Epic, Legacy 2002
Use Me. Volume 2 (12")   V2 Records, Inc. 2002
It Ain't Safe No More... (CD, Album) Till It's Gone J Records 2003
Urban Hymns 6 (2xCD, Comp) Dilemma Universal Music (Australia) 2003
Maxi Hit-Sensation 80er, 90er & Mehr (3xCD, Comp, Ltd) When Will I See You Ag... Edel 2005
Rhapsody In Rock - The 2005 Summer Tour (DVD-V, Comp) For The Love Of Money Arthur Music 2005
For Dj's Only (Rare Extended Versions) 03 (CD, Comp) Picnic In The Park, Yo... Universal Music (Italy) 2006
The 80's Tapes - Pop & Wave (2xCD, Comp) Don´t Leave Me This Way Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Germany) 2007
Wanting You (CD, Album, RE, Ltd) Break Up To Make Up Universal Music K.K., Mercury 2009
I Love Music (7")   Philadelphia International Records  
She Wants T' Swim / You Better Believe It Baby (7") You Better Believe It ... Cameo, Parkway  
Unofficial Releases:
You Stepped Into My Life / The Love I Lost (12") The Love I Lost Singles, Ep's & eXhits  
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