Teddy Pendergrass Albums (14)
'Valentine's Day Concert'
Release Date 1/1/2009
Tracks 12
Label Immortal
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'From Teddy with Love'
Release Date 5/21/2002
Tracks 14
Label Razor & Tie
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'This Christmas I'd Rather Have Love'
Release Date 9/15/1998
Tracks 11
Label Surefire/Wind Up
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What The Critics Say
Pendergrass' smoldering vocals make This Christmas I'd Rather Have Love one of the most romantic seasonal records on the market, highlighted by renditions of "Joy to the World," "The Little Drummer Boy," "We Three Kings" and eight others. ~ Marvin Jolly, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
By the late '90s, Teddy Pendergrass was no longer the superstar he once was, due not only to changing fashions but also to the lackluster quality of his music. With 1997's You and I, he made an attempt to revive his career, and even though the album is not perfect, he largely succeeds. The material on You and I is fairly uneven, but the best moments on the album, including "Let's Talk About It" and the title track, demonstrate that Pendergrass still has the ability to create richly seductive urban soul. It's his best album in years. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
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Teddy Pendergrass' return to recording and performing after the tragic accident that resulted in his permanent paralysis was among the greatest stories of the 1980s. Pendergrass had to learn to sing all over again, with restraint, sensitivity and control now his keys rather than volume and presence. This 1991 album wasn't quite as moving as 1988's Joy, but it still included several poignant numbers, especially the title track, which addressed his survival, neither downplaying the problems nor overstating his genuine happiness about still being alive. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Teddy Pendergrass finally made it back to the top in 1988, when the title track from this album spent two weeks at the head of the R&B list. The song even got mild pop attention, and the album was the first since his accident to really reflect the new Pendergrass sound. He sang in a slower, somber, yet appealing way quite different from the swaggering, openly sexual/macho posturing of the late '70s and early '80s. This was a weary but not beaten Pendergrass, whose manner and delivery underscored the resilient theme in Joy's lyrics. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
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A most appropriate title, as Pendergrass was making his comeback following the tragic car accident. The album took a long time to make an impact, but finally wound up a modest success. He wasn't able to generate much response to any single, but the fact that he continued his comeback was welcome news, owing to speculation that he was going to retire due to mixed response to his earlier release. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
'It's Time for Love'
Release Date 1/1/1981
Tracks 8
Label Philadelphia International
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What The Critics Say
Teddy Pendergrass showed no signs of slowing down in the early '80s. This was another R&B smash and crossover hit, again putting him the Top 20. He got two good R&B singles, remained a popular concert attraction, and demonstrated good rapport with Stephanie Mills on several duets. They teamed so well together that Pendergrass eventually appeared on stage with her during a tour of England. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
'Live! Coast to Coast'
Release Date 1/1/1980
Tracks 16
Label Philadelphia International
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What The Critics Say
Until his tragic auto accident, Teddy Pendergrass was the number one male attraction on the R&B and urban contemporary circuit. His "For Women Only" concerts make Luther Vandross shows seem tame in comparison. He was a certified sex symbol and matinee idol. This album, recorded when he was at his peak in both popularity and appeal, shows why he was so beloved. His voice had a swagger and come-on quality, but he also had good range, knew how to project, and never rushed or hurried through a ballad. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
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Teddy Pendergrass was near, if not at, the pinnacle of a prosperous music career upon this album's release, which spawned two Top Ten singles. "Can't We Try," with its tender introduction, slowly builds into a dramatic vamp in which Pendergrass' domineering baritone clinches each lyric with absolute conviction -- an awesome display of vocal power and control. The compassionate number peaked at number three on the Billboard R&B charts after 16 weeks. Pendergrass did not lose any steam on the charts. The follow-up single, "Love T.K.O.," came strong. His testimonial lead carried this crafty number to the second position on the charts, holding down that slot for five consecutive weeks before bowing after 18 weeks. However, the best track on this album is the duet with Stephanie Mills; "Feel the Fire," penned by Peabo Bryson, rings with passion and sensuality. Pendergrass and Mills' vocals strikingly contrast each other in an admirable way. The song was never a release, but remains a constant on Quiet Storm formats. On a few numbers, such as the Ashford & Simpson remake "Is It Still Good to Ya," Pendergrass labors through the verses, struggling to find his form. Though a great song, it does very little for the former Blue Note. Notwithstanding, there are quite a few gems here. ~ Craig Lytle, All Music Guide
