The Soul Survivors, originally from New York City, grew up listening to the R & B groups of the 1950’s. The sounds of groups like the Moonglows, Heartbeats, and Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers had a great influence on brothers
Charlie and Rich Ingui.
With various street corner groups, they developed their vocal skills. While in high school, Charlie joined the vocal group from Queens, N.Y. the Dedications. When, a year later the group’s lead singer decided to leave,
brother Rich was recruited.
While performing at clubs in the New York area, they found themselves at the mercy of various house bands and decided to find a group of musicians who would become permanent members of the group therefore creating a self contained unit.
The group would be renamed THE SOUL SURVIVORS.
Shortly thereafter, the group began to build a strong following, playing venues in Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Enjoying great success in Philadelphia, they attracted the attention of record producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. Into the recording studio they went, emerging with " Expressway To Your Heart " a song that would climb to 3 on Billboard's R&B chart and 4 on it's Top 100 list. The success of " Expressway " became Gamble and Huff's first "crossover" hit when it began to be played on both black and white stations. It's success enabled Gamble and Huff to reach the large audiences they sought in order to bring their " Sound Of Philadelphia " to the mass Market.
In polls taken by both the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia’s City Paper, " Expressway" was voted the number one record ever to come out of Philadelphia.
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Welcome, my big brothers from another mother! It's about time! I miss singing with you guys...I am honored for the request, for you both are living legends! I look forward to doing more studio work and concerts with you guys, you call me and I'm there! Love, JAYAR
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Richard & Charles Ingui are still at the helm as the ring leaders of The Soul Survivors. And, what fabulous entertainment they provide! One of the leading "blue eyed soul" bands of the mid sixties, they were a conglomeration of musicians from New York & Philadelphia. Today...., The Soul Survivors are quite the attraction on the concert circuit. And still provide a great sound just as it was when they made themselves known some 42 years ago with "Explosion In Your Soul", "The Impossible Mission", & of course "Expressway To Your Heart". Here we present the 4 minute & 26 second version from August 1967. **ENJOY**
Hi Charlie & Richie, Thanks for the add. It's an honor to be a friend for so long. Really glad to see your still doin it. I saw Felix a while back and he couldn't say enough about the work you did with him in the studio. I'll keep an eye on your schedule and if you get close I'll be out to see you. Love you guys, Ray
The Spotlight Series welcomes The Soul Survivors! Current mood: fabulous Category: Music
One of the leading "blue-eyed soul" bands of the '60's were a conglomeration of musicians from New York & Philadelphia. And, The Spotlight Series welcomes them to the line-up of "Great Artists". We feature as our "audio opener" their biggest out of August 1967, Expressway To Your Heart.
I first saw these guys when I was around 14, before Expressway came out. They were the most dynamic band I had ever seen. They changed my life and inspired me to pursue a singing career. God Bless The Soul Survivors!
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