Philly’s Lyric Queen: Linda Creed
Bruce Pollock, 'In Their Own Words' (Collier Books), 1975
IN THE 70S THE most popular form of music is, once again, R&B, also known as Soul. Emanating primarily from Philadelphia, it is a laid-back vision, emphasizing lush harmony.
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