Vol. 3-Spirit of Philadelphia/ Various - Vol. 3-Spirit of Philadelphia / Various

2011 release, a collection of tracks recorded during the '70s heyday of the Philly sound. This series does not derive itself from the PIR label itself, but all the other artists and labels who took the spirit of what writers/producers Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff were doing to make their own music during the period, often using the same musicians. Album opens with Tapestry (lead singer is James Carmichael who became integral to Instant Funk), artists like Barbara Mason, Little Anthony and Major Harris are soul legends while Sister Sledge have had huge pop hits and this first legal issue of Sharon McMahan on CD from the original studio tapes. Expansion.