Teddy (album)

Teddy is the third album by the American musician Teddy Pendergrass, released in 1979.
Two singles were released from the album: "Turn Off the Lights", which reached US Pop No. 48 and No. 2 on the R&B charts, and "Come Go With Me," which reached No. 14 R&B.
The album was nominated for an American Music Award, Favorite Soul/R&B Album in 1980 and 1981.
The album cover later inspired Freddie Gibbs for the cover of his 2018 album Freddie.

Critical reception

The New York Times wrote that "Pendergrass's warmly husky baritone is in itself a most attractive instrument, and he phrases with a casual charm."

All tracks composed by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff; except where indicated

Teddy Pendergrass - lead and backing vocals
Leon Huff - keyboards
Thom Bell - keyboards, backing vocals
Charles Collins, Keith Benson, Quinton Joseph - drums
Bobby Eli, Dennis Harris, Roland Chambers, Tony Bell - guitar
Bob Babbitt, Jimmy Williams - bass guitar
Lenny Pakula - organ
David Cruse - percussion
Don Renaldo & His Horns and Strings - strings, horns
Barbara Ingram, Carl Helm, Carla Benson, Evette Benton, Joseph Jefferson - backing vocals
Jack Faith, Tony Bell, Dexter Wansel, Jerry Cohen, Larry Gold, John L. Usry Jnr., Thom Bell - arrangements

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