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Teddy Pendergrass

bvoc, 1950-2010 US, Philadelphia
Singer / Musician / Composer / Songwriter of R&B/Soul
A.k.a. Theodore DeReese Pendergrass, Sr.

Theodore "Teddy" Pendergrass (March 26, 1950—January 13, 2010), an American R&B/soul singer and songwriter, was born in Philadelphia, Pa. Pendergrass is also known as Teddy P, TP, or Teddy Bear. He joined Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes in 1970 as a drummer and little by little he became the lead singer of the band. Following personality conflicts between Melvin and Pendergrass, Pendergrass launched his solo career and released the LP Teddy Pendergrass in 1977. On March 18, 1982, Pendergrass was involved in an automobile accident, he suffered a spinal cord injury leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. In 2006, Pendergrass announced his retirement from the music business. In 2007, he briefly returned to performing to participate in Teddy 25: A Celebration of Life, Hope & Possibilities, a 25th anniversary awards ceremony that marked Pendergrass' accident date, but also raised money for his charity, The Teddy Pendergrass Alliance. The charity provides education and occupational opportunities to people with SCI.

     
Instruments
  • Backing Vocals
  • Vocals
  • Drums
Genres
  • R&B/Soul
  • Pop
  • Dance
  • Electronic
Plays With
Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes
Philadelphia International All Stars
Popular Tracks   
Love T.K.O. on TP by Teddy Pendergrass
When Somebody Loves You Back on Life Is A Song Worth Singing by Teddy Pendergrass
Close the Door on Life Is A Song Worth Singing by Teddy Pendergrass
Turn off the Lights on Teddy by Teddy Pendergrass
Can We Be Lovers on Joy by Teddy Pendergrass
Come Go with Me on Teddy by Teddy Pendergrass
Feel the Fire on TP by Teddy Pendergrass
You're My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration on It's Time For Love by Teddy Pendergrass
The Whole Town's Laughing at Me on Teddy Pendergrass by Teddy Pendergrass
It Don't Hurt Now on Life Is A Song Worth Singing by Teddy Pendergrass

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Life Is A Song Worth SingingTeddy Pendergrass2018Album
Teddy PendergrassTeddy Pendergrass2016Compil.
Duets - Love & SoulTeddy Pendergrass2015Album
Original Album SeriesTeddy Pendergrass2015Compil.
The Very Best OfTeddy Pendergrass2014Compil.
Original Album ClassicsTeddy Pendergrass2014Album
The Real... Teddy PendergrassTeddy Pendergrass2014Compil.
The More I Get, The More I Want / You Can't Hide From YourselfTeddy Pendergrass2012Single
The Best Of Teddy PendergrassTeddy Pendergrass2012Compil.
S.O.U.L.Teddy Pendergrass2011Compil.
Live In '82Teddy Pendergrass2011Album
Can't We Try (Timmy Regisford Remix)Teddy Pendergrass2011Album
Super HitsTeddy Pendergrass2010Compil.
Essential 3.0Teddy Pendergrass2009Compil.
Valentine's Day ConcertTeddy Pendergrass2009Album
Playlist: The Very Best Of Teddy PendergrassTeddy Pendergrass2009Compil.
Playlist: The Very Best OfHarold Melvin And The Blue Notes Featuring Teddy Pendergrass2008Compil.
Best of Teddy PendergrassTeddy Pendergrass2008Compil.
Love TKOTeddy Pendergrass2008Single
The More I Get, The More I WantTeddy Pendergrass2008Album
Forever Gold - Sexual HealingMarvin Gaye, Teddy Pendergrass2007Compil.
Teddy PendergrassTeddy Pendergrass2007Compil.
The Essential Teddy PendergrassTeddy Pendergrass2007Compil.
Best Of Teddy PendergrassTeddy Pendergrass2007Compil.
The GreatestTeddy Pendergrass2007Compil.
Teddy! Live In '79Teddy Pendergrass2006Album
The Platinum CollectionTeddy Pendergrass2006Compil.
Golden Legends: Teddy PendergrassTeddy Pendergrass2005Compil.
Live! Coast To Coast & TPTeddy Pendergrass2005Compil.
This One's For You and Heaven Only KnowsTeddy Pendergrass2005Compil.
Believe In Love (The Very Best Of)Teddy Pendergrass2005Compil.
Without Your LoveTeddy Pendergrass2005Compil.
In ConcertTeddy Pendergrass2005Album
Back To BackTeddy Pendergrass, Al Green2005Compil.
Teddy PendergrassTeddy Pendergrass2005Album
Satisfaction Guaranteed (The Very Best Of)Teddy Pendergrass2004Compil.
Love TKO: The Best Of Teddy PendergrassTeddy Pendergrass2004Compil.
Bedroom Classics (Vol.1)Teddy Pendergrass2004Compil.
The Essential Harold Melvin & The Blue NotesHarold Melvin And The Blue Notes Featuring Teddy Pendergrass2004Compil.
Turn Off The LightsTeddy Pendergrass2004Album
Keep On (Dub) / The More I Get, The More I WantD-Train / Teddy Pendergrass2004Album
The Very Best Of Teddy PendergrassTeddy Pendergrass2004Compil.
AnthologyTeddy Pendergrass2003Compil.
The Best Of Teddy Pendergrass Live!Teddy Pendergrass2003Compil.
The Love Songs CollectionTeddy Pendergrass2003Compil.
Best OfTeddy Pendergrass2003Compil.
You're Welcome, Stop On By / Ecstasy / It's A Shame / Coolin' Me Out (Parts 1 & 2) / When Somebody Loves You BackBobby Womack / Ohio Players / Spinners / The Isley Brothers / Teddy Pendergrass2002Album
Teddy PendergrassTeddy Pendergrass2002Compil.
From Teddy With LoveTeddy Pendergrass2002Album
Remixed Millennium VersionsTeddy Pendergrass2001Album
Close The Door (and The Rest)Teddy Pendergrass2001Compil.
Greatest Slow JamsTeddy Pendergrass2001Compil.
The Ultimate Blue NotesHarold Melvin And The Blue Notes Featuring Teddy Pendergrass2001Compil.
Love Power - The Ultimate CollectionTeddy Pendergrass2000Compil.
Significant Singles The R&B Chart Hits & Flips 1977-84Teddy Pendergrass2000Compil.
Stop And Think It Over / The More I Get, The More I WantAnthony White / Teddy Pendergrass1999Album
Teddy Pendergrass / Life Is A Song Worth SingingTeddy Pendergrass1999Compil.
It's Time For Love / Heaven Only KnowsTeddy Pendergrass1999Compil.
Teddy / This One's For YouTeddy Pendergrass1999Compil.
The More I Get, The More I Want (Warlike RMX '99)Teddy Pendergrass1999Album
Greatest HitsTeddy Pendergrass1998Compil.
This Christmas (I'd Rather Have Love)Teddy Pendergrass1998Album
Turn Off The Lights (The Best Of Teddy Pendergrass)Teddy Pendergrass1998Compil.
You And ITeddy Pendergrass1997Album
Don't Keep Wastin' My TimeTeddy Pendergrass1997Single
Give It To MeTeddy Pendergrass1997Single
A Touch Of ClassTeddy Pendergrass1997Compil.
Back To Back HitsAl Green, Teddy Pendergrass1995Compil.
The Philly YearsTeddy Pendergrass1994Compil.
BET On Music Presents Teddy PendergrassTeddy Pendergrass1994Compil.
The More I Get, The More I WantK.W.S. Featuring Teddy Pendergrass1994Single
VoodooTeddy Pendergrass1993Single
Teddy / It's Time For LoveTeddy Pendergrass1993Compil.
The Star CollectionTeddy Pendergrass1993Compil.
I'm Always Thinking About YouTeddy Pendergrass1993Single
A Little More MagicTeddy Pendergrass1993Album
Believe In LoveTeddy Pendergrass1993Single
Greatest HitsTeddy Pendergrass1992Compil.
I Find Everything In YouTeddy Pendergrass1991Single
Glad To Be AliveTeddy Pendergrass & Lisa Fischer1990Single
It Should've Been YouTeddy Pendergrass1990Single
The Best Of Teddy PendergrassTeddy Pendergrass1990Compil.
Truly BlessedTeddy Pendergrass1990Album
Teddy Pendergrass' Greatest HitsTeddy Pendergrass1990Compil.
The History Of Teddy PendergrassTeddy Pendergrass, Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes1989Compil.
Satisfaction GuaranteedHarold Melvin And The Blue Notes & Teddy Pendergrass1989Compil.
This Is The Last TimeTeddy Pendergrass1988Single
The Sound Of PhiladelphiaTeddy Pendergrass1988Compil.
2 A.M.Teddy Pendergrass1988Album
JoyTeddy Pendergrass1988Album
Joy / 2 A.M.Teddy Pendergrass1988Single
JoyTeddy Pendergrass1988Album
Love Is The PowerTeddy Pendergrass1988Album
You're Too Late / I Heard It In A Love Song / Only You / Turn Off The LightsFantasy / McFadden & Whitehead / Teddy Pendergrass1986Album
Never Felt Like Dancin'Teddy Pendergrass1985Single
Let Me Be CloserTeddy Pendergrass1985Album
Somewhere I BelongTeddy Pendergrass1985Single
Workin' It BackTeddy Pendergrass1985Album
Love 4/2Teddy Pendergrass1985Album
You're My Choice Tonight (Choose Me)Teddy Pendergrass1984Album
Hold MeTeddy Pendergrass1984Single
In My TimeTeddy Pendergrass1984Single
Love LanguageTeddy Pendergrass1984Album
Take Good Care Of My Heart / Hold MeWhitney Houston E Jermaine Jackson E Teddy Pendergrass1984Single
Greatest HitsTeddy Pendergrass1984Compil.
Heaven Only KnowsTeddy Pendergrass1983Album
I Want My Baby BackTeddy Pendergrass1983Single
I Can't Win For LosingTeddy Pendergrass1982Single
This One's For YouTeddy Pendergrass1982Album
I Can't Live Without Your Love / You Must Live OnTeddy Pendergrass1981Single
Ready For...Teddy Pendergrass1981Compil.
I Just Called To SayTeddy Pendergrass1981Single
You're My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration / Keep On Lovin' MeTeddy Pendergrass1981Single
Nine Times Out Of TenTeddy Pendergrass1981Single
It's Time For LoveTeddy Pendergrass1981Album
Can't We Try / This Gift Of LifeTeddy Pendergrass1980Single
TPTeddy Pendergrass1980Album
Love T.K.O./ Can't We TryTeddy Pendergrass1980Single
Is It Still Good To Ya / Girl You KnowTeddy Pendergrass1980Single
Take Me In Your Arms TonightTeddy Pendergrass1980Album
Shout And ScreamTeddy Pendergrass1980Single
Love T.K.O. / I Just Called To SayTeddy Pendergrass1980Single
Can't We Try / Love T.K.O.Teddy Pendergrass1980Single
This Gift Of LifeTeddy Pendergrass1980Album
Do Me (Disco Version) / One Day Each Day / Once In A Smile (Disco Sampler)Teddy Pendergrass / Mellrose1979Single
It's You I Love / Where Did All The Lovin' GoTeddy Pendergrass1979Single
Come Go With MeTeddy Pendergrass1979Single
Life Is A CircleTeddy Pendergrass1979Single
TeddyTeddy Pendergrass1979Album
Bad Luck / Don't Leave Me This WayHarold Melvin And The Blue Notes Featuring Teddy Pendergrass1979Single
Turn Off The Lights / If You Know Like I KnowTeddy Pendergrass1979Single
Live! Coast To CoastTeddy Pendergrass1979Album
Come With MeTeddy Pendergrass1979Single
Do MeTeddy Pendergrass1979Single
Close The Door / Get Up, Get Down, Get Funky, Get LooseTeddy Pendergrass1978Single
Life Is A Song Worth SingingTeddy Pendergrass1978Single
Life Is A Song Worth SingingTeddy Pendergrass1978Album
Close The Door / Only YouTeddy Pendergrass1978Single
Only YouTeddy Pendergrass1978Single
Only You / Get Up, Get Down, Get Funky, Get LooseTeddy Pendergrass1978Single
Cierra La PuertaTeddy Pendergrass1978Single
You Can't Hide From YourselfTeddy Pendergrass1977Single
I Don't Love You AnymoreTeddy Pendergrass1977Single
Todos Se Rien De Mi = The Whole Town's Laughing At MeTeddy Pendergrass1977Single
I Don't Love You Anymore/ Easy, Easy, Got To Take It EasyTeddy Pendergrass1977Single
I Don't Love You Anymore / The More I Get The More I WantTeddy Pendergrass1977Single
Teddy PendergrassTeddy Pendergrass1977Album
The Whole Town's Laughing At MeTeddy Pendergrass1977Single
To Be TrueHarold Melvin And The Blue Notes Featuring Teddy Pendergrass1975Album
8th Wonder / I'm The One That Love ForgetsTeddy Pendergrass / ManhattansSingle
Wake Up Everybody / Don't Leave Me This Way / Love TKOHarold Melvin And The Blue Notes / Teddy PendergrassAlbum
UntitledTeddy Pendergrass / Lou RawlsAlbum
Somebody Told Me / The More I Get The More I WantTeddy PendergrassSingle
MedleyTeddy PendergrassAlbum
Put Your ArmsTeddy PendergrassAlbum
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