Truly Blessed

Truly Blessed

by Teddy Pendergrass
Truly Blessed

Truly Blessed

by Teddy Pendergrass

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Overview

Truly Blessed is legendary singer Teddy Pendergrass's riveting account of the journey that took him from a North Philadelphia ghetto to the stage of Madison Square Garden. From his first hits as lead singer of Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes--"If You Don't Know Me by Now" and "The Love I Lost"--to his sizzling solo singles, including "Close the Door" and "Turn Off the Lights," Teddy was clearly special. Described as "the black Elvis," he sparked in female fans an unprecedented sexual frenzy and earned the critics' unqualified respect. Teddy seemed invincible, until a near-fatal 1982 car accident left him partially paralyzed and wheelchair-bound. Miraculously, though, he returned: to the stage at 1985's Live Aid, to the top of the charts with 1988's "Joy," and to the millions of fans around the world who still love the sexy, charismatic man they call the Teddy Bear. Adored by millions, though known by few, Teddy reveals for the first time the real story: the early struggles; the women (some famous) and the drugs that came with fame; the circumstances around his accident and the crisis of faith that followed. Here, too, is the account of how the love of Teddy's family helped him overcome self-imposed isolation, depression, and drug abuse. Truly Blessed is a personal story of triumph--over poverty, racism, violence, disability, and fate--and a tribute to faith, determination, and love.

Product Details

Release Date: 03/05/1991
Label: Elektra
UPC: 0075596089128
Rank: 110891

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Teddy Pendergrass   Primary Artist,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Lisa Fischer   Primary Artist,Vocals (Background)
Clarissa Rhodes   Vocals (Background)
Terry Price   Vocals (Background)
Edna Perry-Wright   Choir/Chorus
Dorian Holly   Choir/Chorus
Darnell Robinson   Horn
Michelle Kornegay   Vocals (Background)
Richard Tucker   Guitar
Louis Taylor, Jr.   Horn
Henry McMillian   Horn
Jeanette Taylor   Vocals (Background)
Steven Holtman   Horn
Maxine Waters   Vocals (Background)
Andrea Deese   Vocals (Background)
Mark Johnson   Horn
Paul Jackson   Guitar
Minnie Curry   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Jacqueline Gregory   Vocals (Background)
Darien Daughtry   Guitar
Rosiland Keel   Vocals (Background)
Bridgent Potts   Vocals (Background)
Eric "Chilly E" Wright   Drums
Solomon Henderson   Vocals (Background)
Jim Gilstrap   Vocals (Background)
Jim Salamone   Drums,Percussion,Sequencing
Maxine Willard Waters   Vocals (Background)
Oren Waters   Vocals (Background)
Darryl Phinnessee   Vocals (Background)
Marc Johnson   Horn
Charlene Holloway   Vocals (Background)
Curtis Dowd, Jr.   Piano,Keyboards
David Gardner   Guitar
Wendy Fraser   Vocals (Background)
Jim Carter   Drums,Percussion
Basil Fung   Electric Stick
Sam McCrary   Choir/Chorus
Paula Holloway   Vocals (Background)
Mark Philosit   Vocals (Background)
Sheila Lakin   Vocals (Background)
Phyllis Yvonne Williams   Choir/Chorus,Vocals (Background)
Bryan Williams   Keyboards
Myrna Mathews   Choir/Chorus
Ron Monroe   Vocals (Background)
Linda McCrary-Campbell   Choir/Chorus
Keith Jones   Vocals (Background)
Kevin Ashkins   Keyboards
Billie Barnum   Choir/Chorus
Steve Hopkins   Drums,Percussion
Julia Tillman Waters   Vocals (Background)
Andre Storey   Guitar
Henri McMillan, Jr.   Horn
Joey Diggs   Vocals (Background)
John P. Kee   Vocals (Background)
Derek Nakamoto   Piano,Strings,Keyboards,Percussion,Synthesizer,Choir/Chorus,Fender Rhodes,Piano (Electric)
Linda McCrary   Choir/Chorus
Denny Fongheiser   Drums,Percussion
Luis Conte   Percussion
Louis Taylor   Horn
June Kuramoto   Koto
Julia Waters   Vocals (Background)
New Life Community Choir   Vocals (Background)
Portia Griffin   Vocals (Background)
Marva King   Vocals (Background)
Randy Bowland   Guitar
Maxi Anderson   Choir/Chorus
Henri McMillian, Jr.   Horn
Annette Hardeman   Vocals (Background)
Abraham Laboriel, Sr.   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Tim Pierce   Guitar
Gerald Albright   Sax (Bass),Sax (Tenor)
Phyllis Saint James   Vocals (Background)
Patrick Moten   Piano
James Carter   Drums,Percussion
Fred White   Vocals (Background)
Carlos Vega   Drums
Donny Gerrard   Choir/Chorus
Dorian Holley   Choir/Chorus,Vocals (Background)
Pamela Williams   Horn,Saxophone
Paul Jackson, Jr.   Guitar
Andrew Lamb   Horn
Freddy Washington   Guitar (Bass)
Chuckii Booker   Bass,Synthesizer,Guitar (Bass)
Clay Jenkins   Horn
"Ready" Freddie Washington   Bass
Charlie Davis   Horn

Technical Credits

Carol Friedman   Art Direction,Photography
Terry Price   Producer,Arranger,Composer
Mike Scotella   Mixing,Assistant Engineer
Alfonso Wright   Composer,Studio Audience
Phil Nocolo   Engineer
Alphonse Faggiolo   Assistant Engineer
Angela Taylor   Studio Audience
Brian Stover   Assistant Engineer
Patricia Finnegan   Assistant Engineer
Ron Shaffer   Assistant Engineer
Brooke Hendricks   Assistant Engineer
James Rashid Carter   Composer
Gregg Barrett   Mixing,Assistant Engineer
Cherri Parker   Assistant Engineer
Trish Finnegan   Assistant Engineer
Bruce Weeden   Engineer
Jon Smeltz   Engineer
Lisa Fischer   Performer
Robin Gibb   Composer
Jim Salamone   Arranger,Drum Programming
Maurice Gibb   Composer
Anthony Jeffries   Mixing,Assistant Engineer
John Smeltz   Engineer
Curtis Dowd, Jr.   Arranger
John Avarese   Studio Audience
George Schureman   Assistant Engineer
Cherri Perker   Assistant Engineer
Sal Viarelli   Assistant Engineer
Bryan Williams   Arranger,Composer
Ken Gold   Composer
Karen Squarrell   Studio Audience
Carole Sage   Composer
Kevin Ashkins   Arranger,Producer
Joe Kraus   Assistant Engineer
Marc Reyburn   Assistant Engineer
David Koenig   Engineer
Gene Leone   Engineer
Jeff Chestek   Assistant Engineer
John P. Kee   Arranger
Derek Nakamoto   Arranger,Producer,Photography
Agustin Sexto Faggiolani   Assistant Engineer
Joo Kraus   Assistant Engineer
Phil Nicolo   Engineer
Rob Seifert   Engineer
June Kuramoto   Group Member
Narada Michael Walden   Producer
Sue Shifrin   Composer
Mitch Goldfarb   Engineer
David Frazer   Mixing,Engineer,Recording
Marc "Elvis" Reyburn   Assistant Engineer
Arnold Geher   Engineer
Barry Gibb   Composer
James Carter   Arranger,Producer,Arranger,Producer
Joe Alexander   Engineer
Carole Bayer Sager   Composer
Patrick Roques   Design
Teddy Pendergrass   Arranger,Composer,Producer,Executive Producer
Stephen Marcussen   Mastering
Kenny Ascher   Composer
Dave Koenig   Engineer
Craig Burbidge   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Casey James   Composer
Gabriel Hardeman   Composer
Joe Stout   Assistant Engineer
Leroy Bell   Composer
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