Life Is a Song Worth Singing | ||||
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Studio album by Teddy Pendergrass | ||||
Released | June 2, 1978 | |||
Recorded | 1977–1978 at Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |||
Genre | R&B, Soul | |||
Label | Philadelphia International Records | |||
Producer | Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Jack Faith, Gene McFadden, John Whitehead, Victor Carstarphen, Sherman Marshall | |||
Teddy Pendergrass chronology | ||||
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Singles from Life Is a Song Worth Singing | ||||
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Robert Christgau | B |
Life Is a Song Worth Singing was the second album by Contemporary R&B crooner Teddy Pendergrass.
It contained two singles: "Only You" and "Close the Door". "Close The Door" reached number one on the US R&B music chart. Also, the ballads "It Don't Hurt Now" and "When Somebody Loves You Back" are staples on Quiet storm radio formats. The album itself did well on the charts as well, reaching number 11 on the US Pop chart and reaching number one on the R&B chart. It was nominated for an American Music Award, Favorite Soul/R&B Album in 1979.
The title track is a cover of the Johnny Mathis hit single "Life is a Song Worth Singing", which was released in 1973.
All tracks composed by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff; except where indicated