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American collective of session musicians
MFSB, officially standing for "Mother Father Sister Brother", was a pool of more than 30 studio musicians based at Philadelphia's Sigma Sound Studios.
MFSB
Streisand, Love Unlimited Orchestra, Terry Jacks, John Denver, Blue Swede, MFSB, The Three Degrees, Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods, Gordon Lightfoot, The
List of Billboard Hot 100 number ones of 1974
List_of_Billboard_Hot_100_number_ones_of_1974
1974 single by MFSB featuring The Three Degrees
"Love Is the Message" is a 1974 song by MFSB featuring vocals by The Three Degrees, written by Gamble and Huff and the follow-up to their #1 hit TSOP (The
Love Is the Message (MFSB song)
Love_Is_the_Message_(MFSB_song)
Record label
included the O'Jays, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Teddy Pendergrass, MFSB, Billy Paul, Patti LaBelle and Lou Rawls. Between 1971 and the early 1980s
Philadelphia International Records
Philadelphia_International_Records
1972 single by The Spinners
by Bell. Recorded at Philadelphia's Sigma Sound Studios, the house band MFSB provided the backing. The production of the song gives it a smooth, mid-tempo
I'll Be Around (The Spinners song)
I'll_Be_Around_(The_Spinners_song)
American songwriting and record production team
work of the label's in-house band of studio musicians, MFSB (Mother Father Sister Brother). MFSB cut a number of successful instrumental albums and singles
Gamble_and_Huff
1973 studio album by MFSB
MFSB is the debut album by Philadelphia International Records houseband MFSB, released in 1973. It also included instrumental covers of "Back Stabbers"
MFSB_(album)
1972 single by The Spinners
Bell, recorded at Philadelphia's Sigma Sound Studios and the house band MFSB provided the backing. Bobby Smith sings lead through most of the song, while
Could It Be I'm Falling in Love
Could_It_Be_I'm_Falling_in_Love
1975 album by MFSB
fourth album to be released by Philadelphia International Records house-band MFSB. It is also noted as the debut of PIR producer, artist and musician Dexter
Philadelphia_Freedom_(album)
1974 single by MFSB featuring The Three Degrees
"TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" is a 1974 recording by MFSB featuring vocals by The Three Degrees. It was written by Gamble and Huff as the theme for
TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)
TSOP_(The_Sound_of_Philadelphia)
1973 studio album by MFSB
Message is the second album by Philadelphia International Records’ house band MFSB. The album includes the number one pop, R&B, and adult contemporary hit and
Love Is the Message (MFSB album)
Love_Is_the_Message_(MFSB_album)
American female vocal group
1976, they topped the Billboard US Hot 100 as featured vocalists on the MFSB single "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" in 1974, and had seven UK Top 40
The_Three_Degrees
1971 single by Sly and the Family Stone
Eye Can Do This?". MFSB recorded an instrumental version of "Family Affair" as their debut single, from their 1973 debut album MFSB. 7" single "Family
Family Affair (Sly and the Family Stone song)
Family_Affair_(Sly_and_the_Family_Stone_song)
1976 studio album by MFSB
fifth album to be released by Philadelphia International Records houseband MFSB. All tracks composed by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff; except where indicated
Summertime_(MFSB_album)
Backing band of session musicians
same time, including Philly's MFSB. Some may say that there were many similarities between the Salsoul Orchestra and MFSB, with whom Vincent Montana also
Salsoul_Orchestra
Former recording studios in Philadelphia and New York City
Philadelphia International Records, the group of session musicians known as MFSB, and producer Thom Bell. Sigma Sound is credited with well over 200 gold
Sigma_Sound_Studios
1976 studio album by The Jacksons
and John Whitehead 8 – McFadden, Whitehead and Victor Carstarphen Music MFSB, Tito Jackson, Randy Jackson Technical Jay Mark, Joe Tarsia – mixing Joe
The_Jacksons_(album)
Musical genre
unique Philadelphia sound. Many of these musicians would also record as MFSB, which had a hit with the seminal Philadelphia soul song "TSOP (The Sound
Philadelphia_soul
American R&B singer and record producer (1929–2010)
New Birth was an offshoot band, and then Philadelphia session musicians MFSB for the movie Saturday Night Fever. Fuqua resided in Las Vegas, Nevada, until
Harvey_Fuqua
American R&B and jazz fusion singer (1950–2026)
also played keyboards for groups such as Instant Funk, Yellow Sunshine, and MFSB. After signing with Philadelphia International Records, as in-house
Dexter_Wansel
American drummer
Philadelphia's Sigma Sound Studios as part of the group of musicians knows as MFSB. In a 2005 interview with Modern Drummer magazine, bassist Anthony Jackson
Earl_Young_(drummer)
1975 single from The Spinners
number 2. Recorded at Philadelphia's Sigma Sound Studios, the house band MFSB provided the backing. Female backing vocals on the song were performed by
Games People Play (The Spinners song)
Games_People_Play_(The_Spinners_song)
2022. "American certifications – MFSB". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 30 August 2021. "MFSB feat. The Three Degrees – Love Is
The_Three_Degrees_discography
1973 studio album by the Three Degrees
Ferguson – vocals Valerie Holiday – vocals Fayette Pinkney – vocals with: MFSB – music Bobby Martin, Lenny Pakula, Norman Harris, Richie Rome – arrangements
The_Three_Degrees_(album)
1973 single by The Spinners
and recorded at Philadelphia's Sigma Sound Studios with the house band MFSB providing the backing instrumentation. It is notable for being one of few
Ghetto_Child
1978 studio album by MFSB
MFSB: The Gamble & Huff Orchestra is the sixth album to be released by Philadelphia International Records’ house band MFSB. "Dance with Me Tonight" (Cynthia
MFSB: The Gamble & Huff Orchestra
MFSB:_The_Gamble_&_Huff_Orchestra
1968 single by Cliff Nobles and Company
vocal track. The horn section which is featured eventually became the group MFSB. Mike Terry played the baritone saxophone on this recording. The track itself
The_Horse
American bassist (1937–2012)
the Funk Brothers, from 1966 to 1972, as well as his tenure as part of MFSB for Philadelphia International Records afterwards. Also in 1968, with Mike
Bob_Babbitt
American R&B and soul musical group
Philadelphia recording veteran. The group's harmonies were supported by the MFSB studio house band. Their first song release in 1973 was "Spell" which went
Blue_Magic_(band)
American disco and soul band
Stanley and Harold 'Doc' Wade. Members of the Philadelphia recording band MFSB played with the group on records and on tour in the 1970s with singer Robert
The_Trammps
American R&B/soul singer (born 1947)
production house. The record's producer at Omega, John Davis (a member of the MFSB studio session group), came up with a smooth arrangement, eventually booking
William_DeVaughn
1974 single by The O'Jays
fall 1973, producer/keyboardist Leon Huff was leading the members of the MFSB rhythm section and Jackson through a rehearsal. Sigma Sound Studios owner/engineer
For_the_Love_of_Money
1972 single by the O'Jays
Stabbers. Recorded at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, the house band MFSB provided backing. The song has been considered one of the first disco songs
Love_Train
1993 film directed by Brian De Palma
6. "Back Stabbers" The O'Jays 3:09 7. "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" MFSB 3:38 8. "Got to Be Real" Cheryl Lynn 5:07 9. "Lady Marmalade" Labelle 3:57
Carlito's_Way
American songwriter (1946–2023)
He was a founding member and lead guitarist of Philadelphia studio band MFSB. Bobby Eli was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 2, 1946. A multi-instrumentalist
Bobby_Eli
1973 studio album by the Intruders
first album to credit the Philadelphia International Records house band, MFSB. "I'll Always Love My Mama", like many Intruders' songs, includes a mid-song
Save the Children (The Intruders album)
Save_the_Children_(The_Intruders_album)
American guitarist, producer, music arranger and songwriter (1947–1987)
songwriter, closely associated with Philly soul. He was a founding member of MFSB, the Philadelphia studio band, and one of the Baker-Harris-Young record production
Norman_Harris_(musician)
1973 studio album by B. B. King
includes the participation of Stevie Wonder, the Memphis Horns, and members of MFSB, the house band for Philadelphia International Records in the early and mid-1970s
To Know You Is to Love You (album)
To_Know_You_Is_to_Love_You_(album)
1978 studio album by Atlantic Starr
Bobby Eli, founding member and lead guitarist of Philadelphia studio group MFSB. The nine-piece band had an impressive showing on the Billboard R&B charts
Atlantic_Starr_(album)
1975 single by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
Gene McFadden, and John Whitehead and produced by Gamble and Huff, with MFSB providing instrumentals. The single was number one on the Billboard Disco
Bad Luck (Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes song)
Bad_Luck_(Harold_Melvin_&_the_Blue_Notes_song)
American disco band
band for many stars, including Lou Rawls, Loleatta Holloway, The O'Jays, MFSB, Curtis Mayfield and Evelyn Champagne King (they are the backing band on
Instant_Funk
1974 single by The Hues Corporation
Theme" by Love Unlimited Orchestra or "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" by MFSB, both chart-toppers from earlier in 1974. The song became a gold record.
Rock the Boat (The Hues Corporation song)
Rock_the_Boat_(The_Hues_Corporation_song)
1979 single by Dan Hartman
night" refrain. The song's strings and horns were played by MFSB and conducted by longtime MFSB member Don Renaldo. The 12" version includes a 4½-minute
Relight_My_Fire
American musician (1928–2013)
arranger, vibraphonist, and percussionist. He is best known as a member of MFSB and as the founder of the Salsoul Orchestra. He has been called "the Godfather
Vincent_Montana_Jr.
1976 single by The Manhattans
producer/arranger Bobby Martin decided to re-record the song with backing by MFSB at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia. Recorded in early 1975, Columbia
Kiss_and_Say_Goodbye
1976 single by the Spinners
Sweethearts (Barbara Ingram, Carla L. Benson and Yvette Benton) Instrumentation: MFSB: Thom Bell: keyboards Tony Bell, Bobby Eli: guitars Bob Babbitt: bass guitar
The_Rubberband_Man
1991 single by Lenny Kravitz
Curtis Mayfield-inspired falsetto with chunky Stax Records guitars and a lush MFSB-flavored (possibly Love Unlimited Orchestra) string arrangement." In 2020
It_Ain't_Over_'til_It's_Over
American singer (1948–2009)
the Billboard US Hot 100 when the group were the featured vocalists on the MFSB single "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" in 1974. She left the group in
Fayette_Pinkney
1973 studio album by The Spinners
Larry Washington – congas, bongos Vincent Montana Jr. – vibes, marimbas MFSB – orchestration Jack Faith – alto saxophone, flute Rocco Bene, Bobby Hartzell
Spinners_(album)
Orchestra (February 9, 1974, for one week) "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)"† – MFSB and The Three Degrees (April 20, 1974, for two weeks) "Pick Up the Pieces"†
List of Billboard Hot 100 chart achievements and milestones
List_of_Billboard_Hot_100_chart_achievements_and_milestones
Music without vocals
The Love Unlimited Orchestra US 1974 "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" MFSB featuring The Three Degrees US 1974 "Pick Up the Pieces" Average White Band
Instrumental
American producer, arranger, and songwriter (1943–2022)
a piece for the Philadelphia Orchestra. Past Orchestra members played in MFSB, the house band who played on many Bell productions. Bell was known for being
Thom_Bell
1989 single by Malcolm McLaren
production and remix by Mark Moore and William Orbit, sampling the 1973 MFSB song "Love is the Message." The song was released as the third single from
Deep_in_Vogue
US record label based in New York City
label and its predecessor, Gamble-Huff Productions, founding members of the MFSB Orchestra on Philadelphia International. Gamble and Huff were in dispute
Salsoul_Records
Group of American session musicians
Crew (2015, RockBeat; 4-CD set) Booker T. & the M.G.'s The Funk Brothers MFSB Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section The Nashville A-Team Salsoul Orchestra The Section
The_Wrecking_Crew_(music)
dominate American popular music in the latter half of the 1970s. In April, MFSB, the house band at the recording studio operated by producers Kenny Gamble
List of Hot Soul Singles number ones of 1974
List_of_Hot_Soul_Singles_number_ones_of_1974
American R&B vocal group
Philadelphia-based record producer Bobby Martin, a former member of the MFSB band of session musicians. The song quickly became a number-1 chart-topper
The_Manhattans
for Saving My Life" Billy Paul 37 9 - "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" M.F.S.B. feat. the Three Degrees 1 1 22 "For the Love of Money" The O'Jays 9 3
List of songs written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff
List_of_songs_written_by_Kenny_Gamble_and_Leon_Huff
1977 studio album by Teddy Pendergrass
percussion Charles Collins – drums, percussion Larry Washington – bongos, congas MFSB – strings, horns Bobby Martin – arrangements Jack Faith – arrangements Ed
Teddy_Pendergrass_(album)
Topics referred to by the same term
stand for: "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)", a 1974 hit single by the band MFSB The State of Palestine, the sovereign Palestinian state TSOP Records, a subsidiary
TSOP
Musical artist
the Soul Train theme, and with artists including Whitney Houston, L.T.D., MFSB, Patti LaBelle, Nancy Wilson, Lou Rawls, Lesley Gore, The Manhattans, The
Bobby_Martin_(producer)
1975 studio album by MFSB
the third album released by Philadelphia International Records houseband MFSB. My Mood is used on the closing credits on Friday evenings on, NBC4, WRC-TV
Universal_Love
1965 single by Barbara Mason
Young on drums (Eli, Harris and Baker later on became principal members of MFSB and Kenny Gamble would co-found Philadelphia International Records with Leon
Yes,_I'm_Ready
Song recorded by the American R&B vocal group The Spinners
recorded the song at Philly's Sigma Sound Studios, with the studio's house band MFSB providing the backing. Philippé Wynne handles lead vocals, although Bobby
One_of_a_Kind_(Love_Affair)
1975 studio album by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
on "You Know How to Make Me Feel So Good" and "I'm Searching for a Love" MFSB – music Edward Soyka – illustrations, artwork Singles List of Billboard number-one
Wake Up Everybody (Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes album)
Wake_Up_Everybody_(Harold_Melvin_&_the_Blue_Notes_album)
1970s American band
Montana, Norman Harris, and Ronnie Baker and instrumentation by members of MFSB. The album was later reissued in Japan and the UK. It's Rough Out Here (Buddah
The_Modulations
1971 single by the Nite-Liters
Saturday Night Fever soundtrack in 1977, from the eponymous film. In 1975, MFSB covered the song on their Universal Love album, charting at No. 18 on the
K-Jee
James Brown's backing band
Brothers Hi Rhythm Section The Love Unlimited Orchestra The Memphis Boys MFSB Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section Salsoul Orchestra Tower of Power Horn Section
The_J.B.'s
Music genre
Horny Horns (with Parliament), the Memphis Horns (with Isaac Hayes), and MFSB (with Curtis Mayfield). The instruments in funk horn sections varied. If
Funk
Silva, 45, Angolan-born mixed martial artist Dexter Wansel, 75, keyboardist (MFSB), songwriter ("If Only You Knew"), and record producer ("Love T.K.O.") June
2026 deaths in the United States
2026_deaths_in_the_United_States
Season of television series
choreographed by Luam, was set to "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" by MFSB and the Three Degrees, and featured guest dancer and Soul Train alum Popin'
Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 33
Dancing_with_the_Stars_(American_TV_series)_season_33
Topics referred to by the same term
Universal love may refer to: Universal Love, a 1975 album by MFSB Universal Love – Wedding Songs Reimagined, a 2018 album of same-sex wedding songs by
Universal_love
1991 single by Boyz II Men
Philadelphia, this is East Coast style and sass in abundance, mixing and matching MFSB strings, House synth-bass, raps and the ghost of several songs rolled into
Motownphilly
1975 studio album by Billy Paul
U.K.'s Edsel Records. This was the final album where Paul was backed by MFSB, the house band of Philadelphia International Records (PIR). The album was
When_Love_Is_New
American music industry award
Artists Bee Gees, David Shire, KC and the Sunshine Band, Kool & the Gang, MFSB, Ralph MacDonald, Tavares, The Trammps, Walter Murphy & Yvonne Elliman, featured
Grammy Award for Album of the Year
Grammy_Award_for_Album_of_the_Year
and Get Your Love" (1974) Sister Janet Mead – "The Lord's Prayer" (1974) MFSB – "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" (1974) Sami Jo – "Tell Me a Lie" (1974)
List of one-hit wonders in the United States
List_of_one-hit_wonders_in_the_United_States
Azarcon (Rivermaya, Bamboo (Filipino band)) Bob Babbitt (The Funk Brothers, MFSB) Matt Bachand (Act of Defiance) Johnny Bacolas (Alice N' Chains, Second Coming)
List_of_bass_guitarists
2006 compilation album by Tom Moulton
urgent) but also knew that disco floors often relished going over the top: MFSB's Love is the Message sounds like John Williams conducting a choir of cartwheeling
A_Tom_Moulton_Mix
Musician hired to perform in recording sessions or live performances
Shoals, Alabama, used The Memphis Horns in their arrangements. MFSB (Philadelphia, 1970s) MFSB ("Mother Father Sister Brother") was a group of soul music
Session_musician
American funk/jazz band
recorded in 1972 on which the guitarist's epic version of "Sunny" appears. And MFSB, and both Pope and Brown began playing gigs with Max Roach; Pope also played
Catalyst_(band)
1972 single by the Undisputed Truth
Donna Summer's 14-minute "Love to Love You Baby" and the instrumentals of MFSB expanded upon the concept in the mid-1970s. A seven-minute edited version
Papa_Was_a_Rollin'_Stone
American vocal quartet
up and the Tops left ABC after an album recorded in Philadelphia with the MFSB musicians resulted in only minor chart success in 1978. The group disappeared
Four_Tops
Decade of the Gregorian calendar (1970–1979)
Zeppelin Lynyrd Skynyrd The Marshall Tucker Band Paul McCartney and Wings MFSB Motörhead New York Dolls The Oak Ridge Boys Plastic Ono Band The Osmonds
1970s
Liza Minnelli Jody Miller (Epic Nashville) Kate Miller-Heidke AJ Mitchell MFSB Modest Mouse Don Moen (Integrity/Epic) Molly Hatchet Mandy Moore (550 Music/Epic)
List_of_Epic_Records_artists
American songwriter (1941–2017)
released several albums in the mid-1970s, on which he was backed by the MFSB musicians as well as Instant Funk. Sigler continued to work as a songwriter
Bunny_Sigler
American disc jockey (1937–2000)
Grace Jones as popular recording artists. He made, "Love is the Message" by MFSB as NYC's unofficial anthem on the radio. WBLS airplay made "Ain't No Stoppin
Frankie_Crocker
Large Bridgit Mendler Men of Vizion Mereba Meshell Ndegeocello Metro Boomin MFSB Miach Mica Paris Michel'le K.Michelle Midnight Star Miguel Mila J Amos Milburn
List_of_R&B_musicians
Sound Studios, where the album was recorded. Those musicians became, as MFSB, the backbone of Philadelphia soul, working with producers Gamble and Huff
The_Assembled_Multitude
Group of musicians who regularly perform at an establishment or on a TV/radio show
Roland Chambers, Norman Harris, Vince Montana, Earl Young Sigma Sound Studios MFSB Stax Records The Big Six, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, The Mar-Keys Gilbert Caple
House_band
1 "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" with Mother Father Sister Brother (MFSB). The Commodores were another group that played from a diverse repertoire
1970s_in_music
1975 single by The Spinners
Sweethearts, Barbara Ingram, Carla Benson and Evette Benton Instrumentation by MFSB Whitburn, Joel (2010). Hot R&B Songs 1942-2010: 6th Edition. Record Research
Sadie_(The_Spinners_song)
1975 studio album by Blue Magic
Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia and features Sigma's famous house band MFSB. Thirteen Blue Magic Lane is the third of Blue Magic's highly regarded triumvirate
Thirteen_Blue_Magic_Lane
2009 soundtrack album by various artists
Hendryx, Sarah Dash, and Patti LaBelle), Donna Allen, Jean Carn, Sunny Gale, MFSB, Queen Latifah, Mahalia Jackson and Grace Hightower. It is a compilation
Precious: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Precious:_Original_Motion_Picture_Soundtrack
Frogs 57 July 7, 2012 Racine County, Wisconsin, U.S. Drowning Bob Babbitt MFSB 74 July 16, 2012 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. Brain cancer Jon Lord Deep Purple
List of 2012 deaths in popular music
List_of_2012_deaths_in_popular_music
American guitarist, music arranger and songwriter
Philly Groove Orchestra, The Trammps, MFSB and The Salsoul Orchestra. In recent years he has been part of the New MFSB. He is also a guitar teacher. Harris
Dennis_Harris_(musician)
American musician
"Disco Inferno", which he co-wrote with Leroy Green. He was also a member of MFSB and the Salsoul Orchestra. He moved to Los Angeles in 1980 and continued
Ron_Kersey
American bassist (1952–2025)
Anthony Claiborne Jackson (June 23, 1952 – October 19, 2025) was an American bassist. Described as "one of the masters of the instrument", he performed
Anthony_Jackson_(musician)
Fried It's Academic ("The Race") – Yello; ("T.L.C. (Tender Lovin' Care") – MFSB (1976–2017); ("Just Let Go") – Marti Amado and Ron Bolton, music production
List of television theme music
List_of_television_theme_music
2009 film by Lee Daniels
Hendryx, Sarah Dash, and Patti LaBelle), Donna Allen, Jean Carn, Sunny Gale, MFSB, Grace Hightower, Queen Latifah and Mahalia Jackson. Mary J. Blige's co-wrote
Precious_(film)
1981 studio album by the Jones Girls
da Costa – percussion (5–7) Gary Coleman – bells (6, 7), marimba (6, 7) MFSB – horns (1–4, 8), strings (1–4, 8), acoustic piano (2) Jack Faith – flute
Get_as_Much_Love_as_You_Can
MFSB
MFSB
MFSB
MFSB
Girl/Female
German, Greek, Russian
Light; Variant of Helen
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Telugu, Traditional
Snow
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for an indolent person, from Middle English sleper ‘sleeper’.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Telugu
Protector of the Universe
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Goddess Durga
Female
Swedish
Variant spelling of Norwegian/Swedish Yngvild, INGVILD means "Ing's warrior."
Boy/Male
Greek
Son of Lycurgus.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Worship; An Incarnation of Vishnu
Girl/Female
Sikh
Peaceful contemplation of God)
Boy/Male
Assamese, Indian
Human
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MFSB
MFSB
MFSB
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