The Philly Sound... Heard 'Round the World

Released: September 23, 2023 (2023)

Runtime: 82 minutes

Genres: Music, Documentary

In the 1960s, while America was in the throes of race riots, five people from diverse backgrounds came together in Philadelphia to create a new sound: Philly Soul. Its home, Sigma Sound Studio, was a place that drew Chubby Checker, The O'Jays, Stevie Wonder and many more. This film tells its amazing story.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Johnny Mathis as Self
Age at release: 87
Bobby Rydell as Self
Age at release: 81
Otis Williams as Self
Age at release: 81
Patti LaBelle as Self
Age at release: 79
Daryl Hall as Self
Age at release: 76
John Oates as Self
Age at release: 75
DJ Jazzy Jeff as Self
Age at release: 58
John Legend as Self
Age at release: 44
Kenny Gamble as Self
Age at release: Unknown
John Madera as Self
Age at release: Unknown

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Peter Humphreys as Self
Age at release: 107
Thom Bell as Self
Age at release: 80
Todd Rundgren as Self
Age at release: 75
Christian McBride as Self
Age at release: 51
Dennis Wilan as Self
Age at release: Unknown
Don Murray as Self
Age at release: Unknown
Leon Huff as Self
Age at release: Unknown
Joe Tarsia as Self
Age at release: Unknown
The O'Jays
Age at release: Unknown
Jerry Blavet as Self
Age at release: Unknown
Arthur Stoppe as Self
Age at release: Unknown
Earl Young as Self
Age at release: Unknown
Dee Dee Sharp as Self
Age at release: Unknown
TJ Tindall as Self
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Dana Creed Epstein as Self
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Ava Elise Cherry as Self
Age at release: Unknown