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Kenneth Gamble was born in 1943 in Philadelphia, and even as a young man, music was part of his life (he cut his first records at penny arcade recording booths; he used to bring coffee to WDAS morning personality Georgie Woods).
Gamble and Huff arranged some recording time at Cameo-Parkway Studios, and brought the Soul Survivors in to record a custom-written song, "Expressway To Your Heart." With its car-horn introduction, thick bouncing bass, and plaintive, emotional vocals by Charles and Richard Ingui, "Expressway To Your Heart" (Crimson 1010) drove up the charts to the Top 10.
Gamble and Huff produced Jerry Butler's single "Only The Strong Survive" at Sigma Sound; it was the first of many songs they would produce at the corner of North 12th and Race streets.
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 GRAMMY.com
Gamble was on the sixth floor and I was on the third floor.
We were very helpful in breaking records, and it meant something to have Gamble and Huff's name on a record.
That was right after Gamble Records, when it came that time in the industry where you had these custom labels.
www.grammy.com /features/foundation/2004/1117_gamblehuff.aspx   (2886 words)

  
 The Descendants of Thomas Gamble and Catharine Quigley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
** JOSHUA was recorded as JOSIAH on 1861 New Brunswick, Westmorland, Sackville Census.
MARGARET GAMBLE was born in 1860 in Moncton, Westmorland County, NEW BRUNSWICK.
MATHILDA GAMBLE was born in 1870 in NEW BRUNSWICK.
www.islandregister.com /gamble2.html   (1446 words)

  
 Songwriters Hall of Fame   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Gamble is currently the owner of 175 gold and platinum records, and was nominated, along with his partner, Leon Huff, for his first Grammy in 1972, with the Billy Paul number one hit, "Me and Mrs.
Gamble, with several music industry colleagues from the Quaker City music fraternity, founded The Philadelphia Music Foundation, whose purpose is to honor the contributions of talented Philadelphians.
Gamble, and partner Leon Huff were themselves inducted in 1993, with their plaques in the walkway just outside their Philadelphia International offices.
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 Philadelphia International Story   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff soon decided to join forces to become one of the most successful songwriting and producing teams of the '70s, beginning with R&B and pop hits by the Intruders.
Gamble and Huff also broke into the pop charts in 1967 with the Soul Survivors' "Expressway To Your Heart", a white-soul band formed by the Ingui brothers (Charles and Richard) on the small Philadelphia-based Crimson label [Crimson 1010].
They were recommended to Gamble and Huff by the Intruders, and after a slow start on Neptune, with small hits like "One Night Affair" and "Looky Looky", they hit big in the summer of 1972 on the Philadelphia International label with the quintessential Philadelphia song "Back Stabbers".
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 SIXERS: 03 BHM Community Service All-Star Awards
Gamble was born and raised in Philadelphia and has been credited as being a true pioneer in the development of soul/rhythm and blues music in America.
Gamble along with his partner Leon A. Huff, are hailed as the creators of "The Sound of Philadelphia." They are also co-founders of the world renowned Philadelphia International Records, where Gamble serves as Chairman of the Board and CEO.
Gamble is truly a great Philadelphia success story and for a man that is known worldwide for making hit records all over the world, he has said the effort to rebuild his old neighborhood is, "the biggest hit of his life."
www.nba.com /sixers/community/03bhm_casa.html   (1706 words)

  
 Archer Records : Gamble Brothers Band
Keyboardist/vocalist Al Gamble and brother Chad have created a potent formula for a hybrid genre of music that reminds you of how much fun you can have just sitting around listening to tunes.
And The Gamble Brothers Band may be the first group of musicians in a long, long time to recognize the City's storied past, embrace it, and infuse it with fresh and vital energy.
Performing a mix of hits, covers and newer tunes, Flack was no prisoner to her past (though the soundman made her diaphanous voice at times a prisoner to the microphone - she has such a delicate delivery that one had to strain at times to hear her nuanced way with a tune)..
www.archer-records.com /artists/gamble_brothers/press.asp   (848 words)

  
 Music: Souled American (Nashville Scene . 12-15-97)
Producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, along with Thom Bell, got their start working in Philadelphia during the early '60s; Gamble and Huff formed their first label, Gamble Records, in 1965, but they didn't experience much success.
Gamble and Huff learned from their Stax, Atlantic, and Motown predecessors the importance of a sterling supporting cast; in time, they developed a stellar house band, which included drummer Earl Young, bassist Ronnie Baker, guitarists Norman Harris and Roland Chambers, and vibist Vince Montana.
Gamble and Huff's response to these developments, coupled with their desire to own a label once more, led to the formation of Philly International Records in 1971.
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 Muslim Activist Spearheads Community Development at OnePeoples.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Philadelphian Kenneth Gamble was born August 11, 1943.
Gamble is recognized as a true pioneer in soul, or rhythm and blues music.
Gamble, a Philadelphia success story who arose from humble beginnings to achieve international fame, staked his own future on the success of the community rebuilding effort, demonstrating his continuing high level of commitment to helping those who are less fortunate.
onepeoples.com /current/kennygamble.html   (635 words)

  
 Info about Gamble Records   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Gamble record's goal, is to make good music, have a good time, and hopefully add to the industry, not take away.
The journey is mysterious, frightening, full of emotion, pain, and solitude, and it's a gamble, and that's why it's fulfilling.
This record company is my journey, and I hope that everyone that come's along will come away with something they've never experienced before.
gamblerecords.com /info.htm   (280 words)

  
 :::: Universal Companies - Kenneth Gamble ::::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Gamble is recognized as a true pioneer in soul, or rhythm & blues music.
Gamble, along with several dedicated colleagues, co-founded the Philadelphia Music Foundation, whose purpose is to recognize the superb talents of musical artists based in Philadelphia.
Gamble has founded or helped to build numerous organizations, including the African American Foundation, Universal Institute Charter School, The Universal Community of Truth, and the South Philadelphia Ministries Task Force.
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 Gamble Records
Gamble Records was a record label founded by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.
This article about a record label is a stub.
The article about Gamble Records contains information related to Gamble Records and See also.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Gamble_Records   (95 words)

  
 Paperloop.com - leading the pulp, paper, packaging and printing industry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This is equal to year-ago record levels, after adjusting for a four percent unfavorable currency impact, primarily the euro.
Unit volume was down two percent against an all-time record quarter last year, when new brand introductions, strong initiative activity and marketing support, and geographic expansions of established brands fueled growth.
On top of record results in the year-ago quarter, the health care segment again delivered excellent growth, reflecting strong execution of initiative plans.
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 Archer Records : Gamble Brothers Band   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
As their many fans around the country can attest, the Gamble Brothers Band's music, live or on disc, is all about hip arrangements, great grooves, tight ensemble work, clever wordplay, and melodic hooks that hang with you.
Both of their Archer Records CDs, Back To The Bottom and their latest, High Speed Attraction, are dynamic examples of their blend of influences with a unique creative chemistry that the GBB has been developing and refining since its start.
Formed in Memphis in 2001 by lead singer and keyboardist Al Gamble and drummer Chad Gamble, the actual brothers of the band, the Gamble Brothers Band quickly gathered steam with the addition of saxophonist and fellow songwriter Art Edmaiston.
www.archerrecords.com /artists/gamble_brothers   (823 words)

  
 GAMBLE: Genealogy Queries
GAMBLE : BRUNER : SIMPSON : I have learned that my cousin Albert L. Simpson was actually born a Gamble and had his name legally changed in 1942.
GAMBLE : CLARK : FARRELL : REITER : Researching GamBle family of Westmoreland County Pennsylvannia.John Milton Gamble born approx 1921 adopted son of John Milton Gamble and Minnie Clark.
GAMBLE search results at Interment.net - Burial records and tombstone inscriptions from thousands of cemeteries across the world.
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 Parasol Records : Labels : Mud : Brendan Gamble : Heartless Moon
Though Gamble’s previous recording experiences were in a band setting it’s obvious that the songs on Heartless Moon dictated a more solitary approach.
Once Gamble “wrote the songs until they were done” he followed the production path of one of his bands’ previous producers, Grammy Award winner Trina Shoemaker, who advised stripping down the instrumentation to the core of the song.
Gamble recorded his guitar and lead vocal together live to tape, and duplicated that approach on the two songs that feature drums.
www.parasol.com /labels/mud/mudcd048.asp   (260 words)

  
 The Futures: Reviews, Discography, Audio Clips, and more ||| Music.com
Amjo Records released their first single in 1970, "Breaking Up" b/w "Our Thing." Richard Wright [+] (deceased) sang lead on the Amjo side along with other members that, with one or two exceptions, differed from the previously mentioned names.
It was a lovely Gamble and Huff song featuring a searing falsetto, McGilberry's deep bass, and weaving harmonies that only got spot play in a few cities; the Dramatics [+] recorded an inferior version on their 10 1/2 album.
They reunited with Gamble and Huff in 1978 at Philadelphia International Records, but the company's glory days were over.
www.music.com /group/the_futures/1   (528 words)

  
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 The News Herald: Entertainment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Bruce Gamble is confined to a wheelchair but he soars in his debut book about Marine leatherneck pilots The Black Sheep.
Gamble, 39, is a retired Navy flight officer.
Gamble knew he had enough material to write a book.
www.newsherald.com /archive/entertainment/ed062698.htm   (506 words)

  
 Rare Vinyl Records at Craig Moerer ~ Records By Mail | Used, Collectible, Vintage and Rare Vinyl Records, LPs and 45s
Kenny Gamble now; he’d written and produced a song or two for her on Cameo in 1960.
As well as taking care of Gamble Records, the duo was working on a production company basis for major labels.
Annoyed at Neptune’s relative failure, and sure that the music was all there in the grooves, Gamble and Huff started yet another company, Philadelphia International, this time through CBS/Columbia, which, with good distribution, scored straight off with the Ebonys’ ‘You’re The Reason Why’ and hasn’t looked back since.
www.recordsbymail.com /gambleHuff.php   (1650 words)

  
 bib8.htm
Gamble Feb. 12, 1789 from Belfast, Ireland on the 14th Joseph Gamble Sept. 8, 1791 of March & landed at Amboy in George Gamble April 10, 1795 New Jersey April 15th.
Armstrong died at Perry Kan. William Atcheson, husband of Mary A. Gamble died at Du Bois Pa. he was husband of Anna Keerney Gamble.
Gamble Mch 17, 1902 Coffeyville Kan. Etta F. Stark June 19, 1902, Perry, Kan. Richard K. Gamble, May 6, 1903 Topeka, Kan. Amasa B. Tucker Aug 18, 1916 Aurora, Ill. Susanna Tucker Williams died at Ridgeway, Pa. Nov 6 Buried at Harford, Pa. Nov.
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 Gamble Records - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Over US$175,000 has been donated since the drive began on 19 August.
It was originally launched in 1966 as Excel Records but was soon renamed.
This page was last modified 04:43, 6 April 2005.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gamble_Records   (95 words)

  
 Archer Records : News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The new record (yes, we're working on the name...so many we can't pick one!) was tracked live a few weeks ago with additional recording at Archer Records studio.
Archer Records is pleased to announce the national release of the “Sid Selvidge - Live at Otherlands,” a new live performance DVD + CD.
Recorded live in the fall of 2004, this two-disc release features Selvidge in his finest element, on stage and telling the stories behind the songs.
www.archer-records.com   (1261 words)

  
 CMT.com : The Futures : Biography
Amjo Records released their first single in 1970, "Breaking Up" b/w "Our Thing." Richard Wright (deceased) sang lead on the Amjo side along with other members that, with one or two exceptions, differed from the previously mentioned names.
It was a lovely Gamble and Huff song featuring a searing falsetto, McGilberry's deep bass, and weaving harmonies that only got spot play in a few cities; the Dramatics recorded an inferior version on their 10 1/2 album.
The Futures made a terrible career move when Gamble Records ended by signing with Buddah Records and missing a golden opportunity with Philadelphia International Records.
www.cmt.com /artists/az/futures_1_/bio.jhtml   (444 words)

  
 Gamble Rogers Memorial Foundation: Welcome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This website and the Foundation are dedicated to keeping alive both the memory of Gamble Rogers, a gentleman in the truest sense, and the appreciation of his music and stories which have touched so many of us.
Florida lost one of its greatest folk singers on October 10, 1991, when Gamble gave up his own life while trying to save a drowning man. Although Gamble may be gone, his spirit and wisdom live on in his music and in his stories.
So we hope you will spend a little time here listening to some of Gamble's music, reading his stories, and even sharing your own stories about Gamble with all of us.
www.gamblerogers.com   (144 words)

  
 AAI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Kenneth Gamble, world-renowned musical writer, composer, producer and founder and CEO of Philadelphia International Records.
Gamble has been credited for being a pioneer in the development of soul/rhythm and blues music in America.
Gamble has written, produced, and recorded more than 3,000 songs performed by numerous artists and is credited as the creator of "THE SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA (TSOP)." TSOP has placed Philadelphia on the International Map as a Mecca for the music industry and promoted Philadelphia worldwide.
www.avenueofthearts.org /venues_universal.htm   (226 words)

  
 Slake Archive - Record Time
Being rescued by Gamble Records owner David Gamble may be the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to Kylie.
Music mogul David Gamble figured he'd never again see the beautiful woman he pulled out of his shrubbery, so what was the harm if he kissed her?
But when someone sets out to sabotage Gamble Records, David joins forces with Kylie to catch the culprit as they find themselves falling in love in record time.
www.slake.com /rnd/book.asp?bid=9612   (446 words)

  
 VH1.com : Dee Dee Sharp Gamble : Biography
Dee Dee Sharp hit the biggest with her first record for the Cameo/Parkway label, a blessing that pigeonholed the Philly songstress as a teenybopper forever to be identified with her number one smash from 1962, "Mashed Potatoes Time." Living in
The Atco deal materialized partly because the label was trying to snag her soon-to-be husband Kenny Gamble to produce records, and used Sharp as bait.
Sharp also collaborated (uncredited) on many of the songs on Gamble Records, but by the time her second PIR album came out, she had begun divorce proceedings, finalized by 1980.
www.vh1.com /artists/az/sharp_dee_dee/bio.jhtml   (716 words)

  
 Memorandum on Franchise Online Information
Procter and Gamble has decided not to use radio personality, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, as the host for their sponsored TV talk show.
Procter and Gamble stock is far from recovering all it has lost in March, but the intense activity displayed by insiders in the days following the earnings warnings hints that they believe the stock was overly punished.
Procter and Gamble Co. is taking the technology they are not using and donating it to Western Michigan University.
oak.cats.ohiou.edu /~lc116998/esp/internet.htm   (2271 words)

  
 Book Review
At a party hosted by Gamble Records CEO David Gamble, guest Kylie Rogers uses the first opportunity to escape the boredom of the lout with her by climbing out a window.
David Gamble wants to see the fascinating Kylie again so he searches for his mysterious guest, but fails to find her.
At fist David is delightd to see her again but when costly errors begin appearing in accounting David wonders if his new hire, who he is attracted to, is trying to destroy him.
www.allreaders.com /BookRView.asp?BRID=33526   (223 words)

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