Cause and Effect

Cause and Effect: Gamble and Huff with Harper (Rebroadcast from 2019)

Sat, Dec 27, 2025

This Saturday from 1-3 pm on WRIR tune into Cause & Effect as we cover the songwriting and production duo of Gamble & Huff, two of the pioneers of The Sound of Philadelphia (Philly Soul). This week’s host will be Harper. Thanks for tuning in!
Photo by Charlie Gillett Collection/Redferns/Getty Images / Phillymag.com

Playlist

    Time: December 27 - 1:04:53 pm
  • The Lavenders (featuring Leon Huff), “The Slide”

    from Angel/The Slide

    CR Records - 1961

  • Time: December 27 - 1:05:53 pm
  • Candy and the Kisses (featuring Leon Huff), “The 81”

    from The 81 / Two Happy People ‎(7")

    Cameo - 1964

  • Time: December 27 - 1:07:53 pm
  • Kenny Gamble, “You Don't Know What You Got Until You Lose It”

    from You Don't Know What You Got Until You Lose It

    Columbia - 1964

  • Time: December 27 - 1:10:53 pm
  • The Romeos, “Ain't It Baby”

    from Ain't It Baby ‎(7", S/Sided, Single, Promo)

    ARCTIC

  • Time: December 27 - 1:14:53 pm
  • The O'Jays, “Love Train”

    from The Ultimate O'Jays

    Epic/Associated/Legacy - 1972

  • Time: December 27 - 1:17:53 pm
  • Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, “If You Don't Know Me By Now”

    from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

    Philadelphia International Records - 1972

  • Time: December 27 - 1:19:53 pm
  • Lou Rawls, “You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine”

    from The Essential Lou Rawls

    P.I.R. - 1976

  • Time: December 27 - 1:21:53 pm
  • MFSB & The Three Degrees, “T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia)”

    from MFSB

    Epic - 1973

  • Time: December 27 - 1:30:47 pm
  • Wilson Pickett, “Don't Let the Green Grass Fool You”

    from In Philadelphia

    Atlantic - 1970

  • Time: December 27 - 1:32:54 pm
  • Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, “Don't Leave Me This Way (A Tom You Don't Know Me By Now”

    from Wake Up Everybody

    Epic

  • Time: December 27 - 1:39:10 pm
  • Diana Ross & The Supremes & The Temptations, “I'm Gonna Make You Love Me”

    from Joined Together: The Complete Studio Duets

    Motown - 1977

  • Time: December 27 - 1:41:45 pm
  • The Three Degrees, “When Will I See You Again”

    from The Best of The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again

    Epic Associated - 1973

  • Time: December 27 - 1:50:02 pm
  • The Intruders, “Cowboys to Girls”

    from The Best of the Intruders: Cowboys to Girls

    Epic Associated, Philadelphia International Records, Legacy - 1968

  • Time: December 27 - 1:52:24 pm
  • Billy Paul, “Me and Mrs. Jones”

    from 360 Degrees of Billy Paul

    Big Note Records - 1972

  • Time: December 27 - 1:56:38 pm
  • Freddie Scott, “(You) Got What I Need”

    from Cry to Me - The Best of Freddie Scott

    Columbia/Legacy - 1998

  • Time: December 27 - 1:59:01 pm
  • Jerry Butler, “Only the Strong Survive”

    from 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Jerry Butler

    The Island Def Jam Music Group - 1968

  • Time: December 27 - 2:05:13 pm
  • Teddy Pendergrass, “I Don't Love You Anymore”

    from Teddy Pendergrass

    Suite 102 - 1977

  • Time: December 27 - 2:09:16 pm
  • The Sweet Inspirations, “(Gotta Find) A Brand New Lover, Pt. 1”

    from Sweet Sweet Soul

    Rhino Atlantic - 1970

  • Time: December 27 - 2:12:05 pm
  • Dusty Springfield, “Silly Silly Fool (Remastered Version)”

    from A Brand New Me

    Rhino - 1970

  • Time: December 27 - 2:13:43 pm
  • Billy Paul, “Am I Black Enough for You?”

    from 360 Degrees of Billy Paul

    Big Note Records - 1972

  • Time: December 27 - 2:19:54 pm
  • Nancy Wilson, “Now I'm a Woman”

    from Anthology

    Capitol Records - 2000

  • Time: December 27 - 2:23:15 pm
  • Joe Simon, “Drowning In the Sea of Love”

    from Drowning In the Sea of Love

    Spring Records - 1972

  • Time: December 27 - 2:26:02 pm
  • Leon Huff, “I Ain't Jivin', I'm Jammin'”

    from I Ain't Jivin', I'm Jammin'

    Philadelphia International Records - 1980

  • Time: December 27 - 2:31:01 pm
  • Archie Bell & The Drells, “(There's Gonna Be A) Showdown”

    from Classic R&B

    Atlantic - 1968

  • Time: December 27 - 2:37:19 pm
  • Teddy Pendergrass, “Come Go With Me”

    from Teddy Pendergrass

    Suite 102 - 1977

  • Time: December 27 - 2:43:05 pm
  • Tierra, “Together”

    from Tierra Greatest Hits

    Thump Records (TH1) - 2000

  • Time: December 27 - 2:51:28 pm
  • The O'Jays, “Use Ta Be My Girl”

    from So Full of Love

    Legacy Recordings - 1978

  • Time: December 27 - 2:54:12 pm
  • Patti LaBelle, “If Only You Knew”

    from I'm In Love Again

    Philadelphia International Records - 1983

  • Time: December 27 - 2:57:05 pm
  • Johnny Williams, “Slow Motion”

    from From Philly with Love

    Philadelphia International Records - 1995

  • Time: December 27 - 2:59:21 pm
  • McFadden & Whitehead, “Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now”

    from McFadden & Whitehead

    Philadelphia International Records - 1979