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."
Track listing
All tracks composed by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff; except where indicated
- "Come Go With Me"
- "Turn Off the Lights"
- "I'll Never See Heaven Again" (LeRoy Bell, Casey James)
- "All I Need Is You" (Darnell Jordan, Sherman Marshall)
- "If You Know Like I Know" (Jerry Cohen, Gene McFadden, John Whitehead)
- "Do Me"
- "Set Me Free" (Bell, James)
- "Life Is a Circle"
Personnel
- 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
Technical
- Ed Lee - design
- Frank Laffitte - photography
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Singles
See also
References
External links