Life Is a Song Worth Singing | ||||
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Released | June 2, 1978 | |||
Recorded | 1977–1978 | |||
Studio | Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |||
Genre | R&B, soul | |||
Length | 35:58 | |||
Label | Philadelphia International | |||
Producer | Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Jack Faith, Gene McFadden, John Whitehead, Victor Carstarphen, Sherman Marshall | |||
Teddy Pendergrass chronology | ||||
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Singles from Life Is a Song Worth Singing | ||||
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Life Is a Song Worth Singing is the second studio album by American musician Teddy Pendergrass. [1] It was released on June 2, 1978, by Philadelphia International Records and Sony Music Entertainment. Pendergrass supported the album by touring with the Isley Brothers. [2]
The album contained two singles: " Only You" and " Close the Door". "Close The Door" reached number one on the US Billboard R&B music chart. The album peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard 200 and peaked at number one on the US Billboard R&B chart. It was nominated for Favorite Soul/R&B Album at the sixth annual American Music Awards, in 1979.
The title track is a cover of the Johnny Mathis hit single " Life Is a Song Worth Singing", which was released in 1973. The album was arranged by Jack Faith, Dexter Wansel, John L. Usry Jnr. and Thom Bell.
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [3] |
Christgau's Record Guide | B+ [4] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [1] |
The Bay State Banner wrote that the "versatile sound is achieved through one of Gamble & Huff's favorite ploys—allowing many different arrangers and producers the chance to contribute to one album." [5]
All tracks composed by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff; except where indicated
Chart (1978) | Peak [6] |
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U.S. Billboard Top LPs | 11 |
U.S. Billboard Top Soul LPs | 1 |
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1978 | "Close the Door" | 25 | 1 | — |
"Only You" | 106 | 22 | 29 | |
"Life Is a Song Worth Singing" | — | — | — |