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Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia
July 17, 2009 - July 17, 2009
8 PM
609-317-1000
http://www.theborgata.com
Love Train, The Sound Of Philadelphia will roll into the Event Center on Friday, June 5, featuring legendary artists and countless chart-topping hits.
With over four decades of chart- topping singles, the legendary O’Jays have earned millions of fans throughout an illustrious career that first became a reality in the late 1950’s. From their teenage years as The Mascots, to providing background vocals for Nat King Cole, The O'Jays have survived and flourished as one of the hottest R&B acts of our time. Inducted in to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2005, with hits like “For The Love of Money,” “Used To Be My Girl,” “I Love Music” and “Love Train” The O’Jays now appropriately headline the 2009 LOVE TRAIN tour.
Russell Thompkins, Jr., and the New Stylistics truly capture the essence of 70’s Philadelphia soul. Hailed as the smoothest, sweetest soul group of their era, Russell Thompkins, Jr.’s unmistakable falsetto hit the Top Ten list with memorable classics like “You Are Everything,” “I’m Stone In Love With You,” “Betcha By Golly Wow,” “Break Up To Make Up” and “You Make Me Feel Brand New.”
Harold Melvin’s Bluenotes are also keeping the 70’s Philly dream alive, honoring the late Harold Melvin with the sweet soul sounds of “Wake Up Everybody,” “Bad Luck,” “If You Don’t Know Me By Now,” and “For the Love I Lost.”
Not to be outdone, the Delphonics featuring William Hart have kept their sexy, soulful style true for over three decades, hitting the Billboard charts with “Break Your Promise,” “La La Means I Love You,” “For The Love I Give To You” and the #1 Grammy winner “Didn’t I Blow Your Mind This Time.”
Rock and Rock Hall of Fame inductee, Jerry Butler was first dubbed “The Iceman” while performing in a Philadelphia theater by a local deejay, due to his cool demeanor performing love songs. From church choir to the lead singer of the Impressions, hitting the charts with “For Your Precious Love,” Jerry “The Iceman” Butler’s solo career also spawned hits “Hey Western Union Man” and “He Will Break Your Heart.”
The Intruders played a major role in the rise of the Philadelphia sound. Their “Cowboys and Girls” was a template for what would become a Philly trademark; followed by another classic “I’ll Always Love My MaMa.”
Eddie Holman’s unforgettable falsetto was first showcased at the Apollo Theater’s Amateur Night. Since then, he has gone on to international fame, with his now classic “Hey There Lonely Girl.”
The Event Center at The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
1 Borgata Way
ATLANTIC CITY, 08401
609-317-1000
http://www.theborgata.com
Location Description
With a capacity of 3,700 people the Event Center at the Borgata attracts the world's biggest acts. Rock concerts, prizefights and special events all take place here
