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L. Huff

Real Name:
Leon A. Huff
Profile:
Born 1942 in Camden, New Jersey.

Pioneering songwriter, producer and keyboardist who, along with Kenneth Gamble, formed R&B label Philadelphia International Records (PIR) in 1971 and created the "Philly Sound" characterized by artists such as 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.
Along with Gamble and legendary songwriter Thom Bell from the PIR stable formed Mighty Three Publishing.
Released a solo album "Here To Create Music" in 1980. Continues to write music with Kenneth Gamble.
In Groups:
Everyday Emotions, Gamble & Huff, MFSB
Variations:
All | Leon Huff | G. Huff | Huff | L Huff | L. A. Huff | L. Heff | L. Huf | L. Huff | L.A. Huff | Leon A. Huff | Leon Huff-Gilbert
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Discography

Releases:
Let's Clean Up The Ghetto / I Ain't Jivin' - I'm Jammin' (12")   Philadelphia International Records 1980
Production:
Dance Your Troubles Away (Album) ◄ (2 versions)   TSOP 1975
Let's Groove (7")   TSOP 1975
We Got The Rhythm (Album) ◄ (2 versions)   Philadelphia International Records 1976
Echale La Culpa Al Boogie (7", Single) Haz Lo Que Quieras (Do... Epic, Discos CBS 1979
Play (7", EP)   I.R.S. Records 1980
The Philadelphia Story (9xCass, Comp, Ltd + Box) Do It Any Way You Wann... Street Sounds 1986
Philly Super Soul Hits (CD, Comp)   Epic, Legacy 2002
Appears On:
Mixed-Up, Shook-Up, Girl / Ordinary Guy (7", Single)   Herald Records 1964
Watch What You Do With My Baby / Can't Stop Thinking About Him (7", Single, Promo) Can't Stop Thinking Ab... RCA Victor 1964
Never Give You Up (Never Gonna Give You Up) / Go Away And Find Yourself (7", Single) Never Give You Up (Nev... Bell Records 1969
360 Degrees Of Billy Paul (LP, Album) Brown Baby, Me And Mrs... Philadelphia International Records 1972
992 Arguments (7", Single)   CBS 1972
Back Stabbers (Single) ◄ (4 versions) Back Stabbers CBS ... 1972
Back Stabbers / J.B. Shout (7") Back Stabbers People Records 1972
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (LP, Album) Be For Real CBS 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) Back Stabbers, Lay In Low CBS/Sony ... 1973
Put It In Motion (7", Promo)   Epic 1973
Save The Children (LP, Album) I Wanna Know Your Name... Gamble 1973
Sexy Ways / It's Forever (Single) ◄ (2 versions) It's Forever Philadelphia International Records ... 1973
Ship Ahoy (LP, Album) Put Your Hands Togethe... 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
For The Love Of Money / People Keep Tellin' Me (7") People Keep Tellin' Me Philadelphia International Records 1974
Hook Up And Get Down (7")   Philadelphia International Records 1974
Just Got To Be More Careful / Saving All The Love I Got For You (7") Saving All The Love I ... Philadelphia International Records 1974
Live At The Opera House (2xLP, Gat) Love In Them There Hills Blue Thumb Records 1974
Philly Sound - The Fantastic Sound Of Philadelphia (LP) Back Stabbers Philadelphia International Records 1974
Satisfaction Guaranteed (Or Take Your Love Back) (7") I'm Weak For You Philadelphia International Records 1974
TSOB (El Sonido Philadelphia) (7") TSOB (El Sonido Philad... Columbia 1974
Boogie Down U.S.A. (LP, Album) Do It Anyway You Wanna... TSOP 1975
Dance Your Troubles Away (Album) ◄ (2 versions) Let's Groove, Let's Go... TSOP 1975
Hope That We Can Be Together Soon / Be For Real ◄ (3 versions) Be For Real Philadelphia International Records 1975
Let's Groove (7")   TSOP 1975
Nursery Rhymes (7")   TSOP 1975
Nursery Rhymes (Part 1) (7", TP)   TSOP 1975
Philadelphia Freedom (LP, Album) South Philly, Ferry Av... Philadelphia International Records 1975
Sexy / Human Machine ◄ (2 versions) Human Machine Philadelphia International Records 1975
The Best Of The Trammps (LP) Back Stabbers 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
Universal Love (LP, Album) Human Machine Philadelphia International Records 1975
With Love (Album) ◄ (3 versions) Here I Am CBS ... 1975
A Different Shade Of Black (LP) Do It Any Way You Wanna Cotique 1976
African Symphony (LP, Album) Back Stabbers H & L Records, H & L Records 1976
At The Top Of The Stairs (12")   T.K. Disco 1976
Collectors' Item (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Be For Real Philadelphia International Records 1976
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
Here We Go Again / Mickey D's (7", Single)   Philadelphia International Records 1976
Let 'Em In (LP, Album) We All Got A Mission, ... Philadelphia International Records 1976
Let's Go Disco / T.L.C. (Tender Lovin' Care) (7") Let's Go Disco Philadelphia International Records 1976
My Music (LP, Album) My Music Philadelphia International Records, Philadelphia International Records 1976
Philly Armada (LP, Album) I Love Music, I'll Alw... Supreme Records 1976
Sax (LP, Comp) TSOP Durium 1976
We Got The Rhythm (Album) ◄ (2 versions) Here We Go Again, Jam,... Philadelphia International 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
End Of Phase I - A Collection Of Their Greatest Hits (LP, Comp) Let's Go Disco, Back S... Philadelphia International Records 1977
I'll Always Love My Mama (12", Promo) I'll Always Love My Mama Philadelphia International Records 1977
If You Gonna Do It (Put Your Mind To It) (7")   TSOP 1977
Let's Clean Up The Ghetto (12", Promo)   Philadelphia International Records 1977
Only The Strong Survive (12", Promo)   Philadelphia International Records 1977
Sten & Stanley's Framsida (LP) Do It Any Way You Wanna Mariann Grammofon AB 1977
What Color Is Love (LP) Just As Long As I Know... Philadelphia International Records, Philadelphia International Records, Philadelphia International Records 1977
Dance With Me Tonight (Baila Conmigo Esta Noche) / Let's Go Disco (Vamos A La Discoteca) (12", Ltd, Red) Let's Go Disco (Vamos ... Epic 1978
Philadeplhia Gold 20 Greatest Soul Hits (LP, Comp) Back Stabbers, Do It A... Philadelphia International Records 1978
Thelma Jones ◄ (3 versions) Now That We Found Love CBS ... 1978
I Wanna Do The Do / Hey Western Union Man (12") I Wanna Do The Do Philadelphia International Records 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
Nights Over Egypt (12") You Gonna Make Me Love... Philadelphia International Records 1981
Steppin' Out / The Sound Of Philadelphia Vol.1 (Cass, Comp) Backstabbers, I'll Alw... Hallmark Records, Hallmark Records 1981
The Best Of Italo-Disco Vol. 2 (3xLP, Comp) King Of The Ghetto (Le... ZYX Records 1984
The Philly Sound Works Mixdown (LP)   Philly Sound Works 1984
Step Off (12")   Zafiro 1985
Corner Boys To Girls (12", Maxi)   Park Place Records 1987
Disco 70 Collection (3xLP, Comp) Do It Any Way You Wanna Casablanca Records 1987
The Philly Sound Works Mixdown (LP, RP)   Philly Sound Works 1987
Tighten Up (I Just Can't Stop Dancin') (7", Single)   Ariola Benelux, Dance Records 1987
25 Jahre Internationale Pop Musik - 1971/1972 (LP, Comp) Back Stabbers CBS Special Products 1988
Don't Leave Me This Way / Bad Luck (CD, Mini, Single) Don't Leave Me This Way Philadelphia International Records, CBS 1988
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
Jam Jam Jam (All Night Long) (Remixes) (12") Jam Jam Jam (All Night... WEA Musik GmbH 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
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
He Got Game (Album) ◄ (2 versions) Shake Your Booty Def Jam Recordings 1998
Money (12", Promo)   Epic 1998
Black Elvis / Lost In Space (Album) ◄ (2 versions) Supergalactic Lover Ruffhouse Records ... 1999
V.I.P. (CD, Album) I Remember Gee Street 1999
Dance Classics Volume 1&2 (2xCD, Comp, RM) Do It Any Way You Wann... Arcade 2000
Like This / Crazy For You (12") Like This (Club Versio... J.C. Music 2000
Ghetto (Maxi) ◄ (2 versions)   Tommy Boy Silver Label ... 2001
Philly Super Soul Hits (CD, Comp) Love Train, Black Stab... Epic, Legacy 2002
PowerPicks - Hot Chart Hits: Pop/Rock Picks - Vol. 166 (CD+G) Wish I Didn't Miss You... Sound Choice (2) 2002
Use Me. Volume 2 (12")   V2 Records, Inc. 2002
Wish I Didn't Miss You (The Remixes) ◄ (3 versions)   J Records 2002
Sunshine Paradise ◄ (2 versions)   Darkness (2) 2004
The Essential O'Jays (CD, Album) Back Stabbers Epic, Legacy 2005
For Dj's Only (Rare Extended Versions) 03 (CD, Comp) Picnic In The Park, Yo... Universal Music (Italy) 2006
Wish I Didn't Miss You (12")   M.C.M. 2006
Let's Groove / Show Me How To Dance (12", RE) Let's Groove Philadelphia International Records 2007
Rutto Ja Romu / Lekaa Otsaan (2xCD, Comp) You're My Baby WEA, Warner Music Finland Oy 2007
Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now / Let's Groove / Let's Go Disco (12") Let's Groove, Let's Go... Unidisc  
I Love Music (7")   Philadelphia International Records  
Tracks Appear On:
The Philadelphia Story (9xCass, Comp, Ltd + Box) Tight Money, I Ain´t ... Street Sounds 1986
Unofficial Releases:
You Stepped Into My Life / The Love I Lost (12") The Love I Lost Singles, Ep's & eXhits  
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