Bobby Martin, MFSB, Gamble & Huff (Philadelphia International Records)

Bobby Martin is often referred to as The Sound of Philadelphia. Gamble & Huff were owners of Philadelphia International Records since 1970. Bobby Martin was a pioneer of the Philadelphia Sound, producing hit songs back in the early 1960s. He is a producer, conductor, arranger and composer. Most would agree that Bobby Martin is the maestro of The Sound of Philadelphia. He is the bandleader and conductor of the MFSB. Bobby Martin and Bobby Martin Productions started out in Philadelphia. Bobby Martin used the MFSB on most of his productions, yet MFSB was a group as well as a house band of studio musicians. Bobby Martin used the MFSB on songs like Me And Mrs. Jones. Bobby Martin won two Grammy Awards with the MFSB, one for The Bee Gees Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack, the other for Soul Train! The Name of the Soul Train theme song was (TSOP) The Sound of Philadelphia. Bobby Martin, Gamble & Huff and the MFSB were the perfect combination.

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