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BumRushDaShow

(129,194 posts) Sun Apr 24, 2016, 08:26 PM Apr 2016

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Philly Soul Singer Billy Paul Dies at 81: Manager

Source: NBC10

Philadelphia soul singer Billy Paul died at the age of 81 Sunday morning, according to his manager.

Manager Beverly Gay told NBC10 that Paul, born Paul Williams, was diagnosed with cancer and was hospitalized last week at Temple University Hospital. He passed away Sunday at his home in Blackwood, New Jersey, according to Gay.

A message was also posted on Paul's website confirming his death.

Read more: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Billy-Paul-Soul-Singer-Death-Philadelphia-Manager--376903281.html

ARRRRRGGGGgggggggg.....

I was listening to the radio and just heard this. He was a Philly native.

Still one of my favorites...

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Philly Soul Singer Billy Paul Dies at 81: Manager (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Apr 2016 OP

He was all kinds of awesome BeyondGeography Apr 2016 #1

God, I LOATHED that song!! lastlib Apr 2016 #2

As a kid when it came out, it was one of those "risque" songs. BumRushDaShow Apr 2016 #3

Well shut up and go away. Why the hell did you post that on a memorial japple Apr 2016 #4

Post removed Post removed Apr 2016 #6

+1 narnian60 Apr 2016 #7

+2 Faygo Kid Apr 2016 #9

Crimony pete! shenmue Apr 2016 #5

Brings back memories, all good gwheezie Apr 2016 #8

Sang this song as a kid. No idea what I was singing about. KeepItReal Apr 2016 #10

BeyondGeography

(39,376 posts)

1. He was all kinds of awesome

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Apr 24, 2016, 08:30 PM

Apr 2016

Last edited Sun Apr 24, 2016, 09:14 PM - Edit history (1)

So special. RIP, Mr. Paul.

lastlib

(23,252 posts)

2. God, I LOATHED that song!!

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Apr 24, 2016, 08:31 PM

Apr 2016

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BumRushDaShow

(129,194 posts)

3. As a kid when it came out, it was one of those "risque" songs.

Reply to lastlib (Reply #2)

Sun Apr 24, 2016, 08:33 PM

Apr 2016

japple

(9,833 posts)

4. Well shut up and go away. Why the hell did you post that on a memorial

Reply to lastlib (Reply #2)

Sun Apr 24, 2016, 08:34 PM

Apr 2016

thread.

Response to japple (Reply #4)

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narnian60

(3,510 posts)

7. +1

Reply to japple (Reply #4)

Sun Apr 24, 2016, 08:52 PM

Apr 2016

Faygo Kid

(21,478 posts)

9. +2

Reply to narnian60 (Reply #7)

Sun Apr 24, 2016, 10:20 PM

Apr 2016

shenmue

(38,506 posts)

5. Crimony pete!

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Apr 24, 2016, 08:36 PM

Apr 2016

gwheezie

(3,580 posts)

8. Brings back memories, all good

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Apr 24, 2016, 09:02 PM

Apr 2016

I had such good friends and runnin buddies when that song came out. Misspent youth and worth it.

KeepItReal

(7,769 posts)

10. Sang this song as a kid. No idea what I was singing about.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Mon Apr 25, 2016, 12:18 AM

Apr 2016

Just loved his voice and this tune.

Rest in Peace, Mr. Paul.

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