Originally the backing band for Cliff Nobles & Co., MFSB (short for "Mother… Read Full Bio ↴Originally the backing band for Cliff Nobles & Co., MFSB (short for "Mother, Father, Sister, Brother", although schoolyard rumours would have had this stand for "Mother Fucking Son of a Bitch" or, in Northern Soul circles in England it stood for "Music For Soul Brothers") were a loose conglomeration of studio musicians who provided backing tracks for dozens of seminal Philadelphia soul recordings in the 1970s, and later released successful songs and albums as a standalone recording act.
Assembled by the production team of Gamble & Huff, MFSB was the house band for their Philadelphia International Records label and provided the signature smooth Philadelphia sound for many acts including the O'Jays, The Spinners and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes.
In 1974, Philadelphia International released an instrumental track which had been recorded by the band as the theme for the television show Soul Train as a single. The record, titled "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)", featuring The Three Degrees, was a hit on both the pop and R&B charts, and launched a recording career for the band under their own name. MFSB albums and singles were released for the rest of the decade, and their material later served as ample material for sampling by hip-hop musicians.
Another popular MFSB number, "Love Is the Message", has been a favorite of dance/disco DJs since its release; countless remixes, both official and unofficial, exist of the song. On September 20, 2004 the record became among the first to be inducted into the newly formed Dance Music Hall of Fame. The song has also enjoyed a boost of popularity since it was featured on the in-game soundtrack of the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. It was not released on the official boxset with the game, however.
Assembled by the production team of Gamble & Huff, MFSB was the house band for their Philadelphia International Records label and provided the signature smooth Philadelphia sound for many acts including the O'Jays, The Spinners and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes.
In 1974, Philadelphia International released an instrumental track which had been recorded by the band as the theme for the television show Soul Train as a single. The record, titled "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)", featuring The Three Degrees, was a hit on both the pop and R&B charts, and launched a recording career for the band under their own name. MFSB albums and singles were released for the rest of the decade, and their material later served as ample material for sampling by hip-hop musicians.
Another popular MFSB number, "Love Is the Message", has been a favorite of dance/disco DJs since its release; countless remixes, both official and unofficial, exist of the song. On September 20, 2004 the record became among the first to be inducted into the newly formed Dance Music Hall of Fame. The song has also enjoyed a boost of popularity since it was featured on the in-game soundtrack of the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. It was not released on the official boxset with the game, however.
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@QueenAnitaSoul
Hahaha
That's funny cuz
When
I was In elementary school
In
The Boogie Down Bronx
My teacher Mr Wynthrop
At
The school carnival he taught us to do
The scene from
The Night Fever version of The movie
The Bus Stop
I had a blast
We ripped It just like
The movie laughing hard
@rwyatt26
MFSB all day!!!!
Earl Young - Drums
Norman Harris, Bobby Eli, TJ Tindall - Guitars
Leon Huff - Electric Piano
Lenny Pakula - Organ
Larry Washington - Congas
Ronnie Baker - Bass
Zach Zachary - Saxophone
Vince Montana - Vibes & Percussion
@rwyatt26
Earl Young - Drums
Ronnie Baker - Bass
Norman Harris - Guitar
Bobby Eli - Guitar
Larry Washington - Congas
Vince Montana - Vibes
Bobby Martin - Arranger
Leon Huff - Electric Piano
Lenny Pakula - Organ
TJ Tindall - Guitar
@oldgoat142
The flashbacks to the days of my youth when I listen to this is almost overwhelming. Parties. Nightclubs. Dancing to all hours of the night. Living life like there was no tomorrow! What I wouldn't give to be able to relive that for a while. But at least I have those memories of fabulous, terrific times.
@KenAldrich1958
I damn near have tears in my eyes and heart man how i miss those days everything was just so much more eh " REAL?
@youforget1000thingsaday
@@KenAldrich1958It's funny watching adults who made the world it is now complain about it being superficial, lol.
@lorainelavoy4083
Absolutely one of my favorite songs . A true dancer in the soul loves this jam ❤️💃🏻🕺🎶🎵
@joannjohnson2481
That Latina couple set that floor on fire even Tony knew it.
@squez03
Numero Uno!!
@Capcoor
That was very honorable of him giving that trophy to them. I wouldn’t have done it. I would have been like, “You don’t look a gift horse in the mouth!”
@Musicfiend4ever
Who were they? Can you name them?
@gordoncampbell100
Stephanie was such a high maintainence bitch !!!!!
@gordoncampbell100
Drop me out, think Tony`s comments in the movie completely endorse your view Joann Johnson .My fave movie EVER .