TEDDY PENDERGRASS CLOSE THE DOOR 1978 ORIGINAL VIDEO

In 1977, Pendergrass released his self-titled album, which went platinum on the strength of the disco hit, "I Don't Love You Anymore". Its follow-up single, "The Whole Town's Laughing At Me", became a top 20 R&B hit. It was quickly followed by Life Is a Song Worth Singing, in 1978. That album was even more successful with its singles including "Only You" and "Close the Door". The disco single, "Get Up, Get Down, Get Funky, Get Loose" was popular in dance clubs. The year 1979 brought two successes, Teddy and the live release, Live Coast to Coast. Hits off Teddy included "Come and Go With Me" and "Turn Off the Lights". His 1980 album, TP, included his signature song, "Love TKO" and the Ashford & Simpson composition, "Is It Still Good to You". Between 1977 and 1981, Pendergrass landed five consecutive platinum albums, which was a then-record setting number for a rhythm and blues artist.

Pendergrass' popularity became massive at the end of 1977. With sold-out audiences packing his shows, Pendergrass' manager soon noticed that a huge number of his audience consisted of women of all races. They devised a plan for Pendergrass' next tour to play to just female audiences, starting a trend that continues today called "women's only concerts". With five platinum albums and two gold albums, Pendergrass was on his way to be what the media was calling him, "the black Elvis", not only in terms of his crossover popularity but also due to him buying a mansion akin to Elvis' Graceland, located just outside of his hometown of Philadelphia. By early 1982, Pendergrass was the leading R&B male artist of his day usurping competition including closest rivals Marvin Gaye and Barry White. In 1980, the Isley Brothers released "Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time for Love)" to compete with Pendergrass' "Turn Off the Lights", which sensed Pendergrass' influence on the quiet storm format of black music.

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[Cherry Delight]

I can't stop coming back to youtube watching this video!! I love it sooo much!!

[TheAteeyah]

Oh,how I missed that era when black men knew how to treat his queen,it just wasn't about jumping in the bed.He made love to her mind,time machine please for me!!!!!!!!

[Daniel Murphy]

3:07 when he wags the finger at her, is my favourite part! Wow... If he got any smoother, he'd fall over himself! Genius.

[PrescienceProduction]

Amen. Preach!

[Tackielemkwa KunZungo]

Soothingly cool and great!

[Spencer Elliott]

HAPPY 63rd BIRTHDAY!

[knoxunflower1]

PLEASE, remaster this.  <3

[Graham Mclellan]

Ma big n

[bbang7702]

thanks for this romantic and precious video.

[faithful31us]

Wow a video!!

[bettyemurphy28]

Still breath taking