Titled Your Songs: Live in Paris, it was recorded in December 2000 at a private event for the RFM TV Channel at Studio 287 in Paris, France. He was 11 years old when his father began the healing campaigns that took him back and forth across the country and around the world. now being blocked from my view by the pillow. Our appeal has been directed toward pornographic lyrics that degrade human sexuality rather than uplifting the human spirit. Jones'. Did William Branham also lie about whether he had consented to the marriage (according to the legal documents he had). You think that don't cut me to the core when I packed him in my arms and done everything I could do, and I've been both father and mother to him? His career was fairly obscure until the year 1946, when he emerged from the Pentecostal movement as a very popular faith healer. and Hope Branham - they named him Billy Paul. times, for the most part, with one remarkable exception. He also stated that the marriage had been annulled by himself and the girl's father after they found out about it. Branham spoke of the times when he would put Billy's bottle of milk in the The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Comment * Backed by Tadd Dameron on piano and Jackie Davis on the Hammond organ, Paul released his first single that April: "Why Am I" with "That's Why I Dream" as the B-side (Jubilee Records 5081, both written by Bernard Sacks and B. Sidney Zeff). Let's bring another life into this world 61 on the Soul chart. Branham Campaigns. he was there to risk his own life in order to get Brother Branham But for me, there are still two singles from the 360 Degrees album 'Brown Baby' and 'I'm Just a Prisoner'. Billy Paul Branham was called on to tell about his father - the accident As they had done on the previous LP, Gamble and Huff sought to find the balance between Paul's jazz roots and the funky soul that they hoped would bring mainstream success. When he was two years old, both his mother and baby sister, Sharon Rose, died of tuberculosis, just five days apart. "He's "[15] The disc jockeys who refused to allow their names to be used for fear of reprisals accused Jackson of being "absolutely dishonest" about the campaign, with one popular radio personality making reference to Richard Pryor's 1975 appearance[16] at one of Jackson's events: This man suddenly discovered sexy recordings when several of our black recording artists began to stop performing for nothing at his annual Black Expos. The follow-up single "Am I Black Enough for You?" Why did William Branham find it necessary to lie with respect to his son's first marriage that the marriage was not conducted by "magistrate" but by an ordained minister? He came over and said 'I am starting a record company and I would like to sign you.' [33] At the 2003 trial in a federal district court in Los Angeles, Joseph E. Porter, the attorney for Assorted Music, argued that Paul was only owed about $27,000, explaining that while the company had mistakenly failed to collect proper foreign royalties on the record, Paul actually owed the company about $314,000 for the costs of recording and producing the 10 albums he made for Philadelphia International from 1971 to 1980. to see in our room that night - an airborne being with wings, I suppose. He is See? Brother Martin, We can't forget John a witness to the world of the Prophetic ministry which he was priviledged , Not so long ago, his mother and father were not rich. Paul Williams (December 1, 1934 April 24, 2016),[1] known professionally as Billy Paul, was a Grammy Award-winning American soul singer, known for his 1972 No. norsk, That's exactly. Without a doubt, his He has continued in that capacity, and through his dedication to the furtherance of the Gospel and his commitment to proclaim the Message of the Hour, the missionary and evangelistic efforts of Brother Branhams Ministry are now reaching into almost every country around the world. . Let's put wisdom in his head The prophet asked the Angel if he could wake the boys, so they could witness the angelic Presence that stood before him.The Angel said, You can wake up your son, Billy. 69 on the Soul chart. Download Audio Sermons By Branham. isiZulu, "[35] Brown added: "And Billy Paul was Kenny Gamble's best friend. He began his singing career at the age of 11, appearing on local radio station WPEN, then owned by the local Philadelphia Bulletin newspaper. dressed in white. Billy Paul Branham met the Angel of the Lord that spoke with his father, and witnessed countless thousands of . [15] Clements said: In an age of cynicism, suspicion and outright despair, it's uplifting to hear the kind of message that Billy Paul is giving all of us over the radio. in Franz. 30 in the UK, and "People Power", which reached No. The Angel said, You can wake up your son, Billy., When I grew older, I asked my dad, How come the Angel of the Lord let me see Him that night?. Gamble and Huff signed a distribution deal with Clive Davis and CBS Records. None of these songs charted, but Paul would resurrect and re-record both "Ebony Woman" and "There's a Small Hotel" in later years. "[25], Post-"retirement", Paul regularly toured in the U.S. and abroad playing small clubs, hotel ballrooms, Las Vegas showrooms, Jazz festivals, and theaters. In a 1977 interview, Paul made plain that he opposed the choice from the beginning: I think though that a lot of mistakes were made at the time. He took care of Brother Branhams personal correspondence, and in 1961 he became secretary/treasurer of the Branham Tabernacle and a member of the board of trustees. I would say things and do things as if the camera wasn't even there. about He was present as thousands of people were healed. In June 1952, Paul released his second single this time collaborating with the Buddy Lucas Orchestra "You Didn't Know", backed with "The Stars Are Mine" (Jubilee Records 5086). was witnessed night after night in Branham Tabernacle as the Mystery If Billy Paul was the one who lied on the marriage license, why did both the court officer and the minister who married them believe the lie? Dad lowered the pillow so that I could see, He . Today, Brother Billy Paul Branham oversees the Click on headings to expand them, or links to go to specific articles. No one was a closer witness to this end-time Ministry than Brother Billy Paul Branham, Brother Branhams oldest son. Your email address will not be published. Gamble & Huff were firmly in control of the production. Billy Branham Billy Paul is on Facebook. i%e?JV!Z:j1R;fPBs 1 single "Me and Mrs. Jones", as well as the 1973 album and single War of the Gods, which blends his more conventional pop, soul, and funk styles with electronic and psychedelic influences. %PDF-1.6 % 91 on the Pop chart and No. We were followed all over the world by this film crew from Europe and I got to be very good friends with the filmmakers. You know sometimes, even today. look directly at the Angel. I didn't question it. I've got many friends setting here that's married two or three times. [38], In 2009, the biographical feature film Am I Black Enough for You?, directed by Swedish director Gran Hugo Olsson, was released. "[13], We're gonna move on up Bobby and Medgar, Louis Armstrong! No, indeedy. Paul explained why he was particularly influenced by female jazz singers: "I think the reason behind that is because of my high range. Billy Paul was born on September 13, 1935 to William and Hope Branham. 12 in early 1973. var _Hasync=_Hasync||[];_Hasync.push(['Histats.start','1,4553220,4,511,95,18,00000000']);_Hasync.push(['Histats.fasi','1']);_Hasync.push(['Histats.track_hits','']);(function(){var hs=document.createElement('script');hs.type='text/javascript';hs.async=true;hs.src=('//s10.histats.com/js15_as.js');(document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0]||document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0]).appendChild(hs);})(); Billy Paul Branham has become the most popular person by his significant works. failed to reach the heights of "Mrs. Jones", with the song's Black Power political message proving too much for mainstream radio's taste. Still, neither reissue was terribly successful, with only Ebony Woman re-entering the album charts at No. You should've been married by the church, by the minister. Can't you see tonight I'm gonna make sweet, sweet love to you? The license was also signed by Julius Poff, an officer of the court. ), because I've got to. I was up against Ray Charles, I was up against Curtis Mayfield, I was up against Isaac Hayes. God called you to work with me, son, and he wanted to make Himself ", Paul was raised in North Philadelphia. romn, I've been waiting years to be paid for my recordings. He took me up to the Apollo and I warmed the Apollo for six weeks and thats where he gave me the name Billy Paul. With him were his son, Billy Paul, and his youngest brother, Donny. The next time Paul's voice would be heard during the summer of 1977 was on the track "Let's Clean Up the Ghetto", featuring the "Philadelphia International All-Stars": Billy Paul, Lou Rawls, Archie Bell, Teddy Pendergrass, Dee Dee Sharp Gamble, and Eddie Levert and Walter Williams of The O'Jays. Paul's final studio album was 1988's Wide Open for the Ichiban label. 1 single "Me and Mrs. Jones", as well as the 1973 album and single War of the Gods, which blends his more conventional pop, soul, and funk styles with electronic and psychedelic We tried to get Elvis to join but he wanted to be a jeep driver. T|rj/4l23VOi %wS ,D{ Nz@`wEsZ d(@XfNr. We'll teach him the truth and understand the meaning of it all "[21] By contrast, Jason Ankeny said that the 1999 compilation Me & Mrs. Jones: Best of Billy Paul "goes far beyond the classic title track in restoring the singer to prominence, showcasing his versatility via superb covers of pop favorites. [and] the inclusion of R&B chart hits. it all adds up to a definitive portrait of Paul in his prime. ' .)10. The angel "[3], In 2012, Paul was asked how important the city of Philadelphia was to him and what the Philly sound is: "It's very very important to me. lived in a close relationship with his father. [31] Paul sought $1 million in lost licensing fees, arguing that the company had cheated him by not obtaining his permission to use the song. SHOULD A MESSAGE MINISTER MARRY UNBELIEVERS or DIVORCED PEOPLE? The prophet asked the Angel if he could wake the boys, so they could witness the angelic Presence that stood before him. %aH1dFR}z9 3L-NU'H!o h`Q/O`SRHS-c;`Tc*@ zp=$F SR4qUaf S5ZBw[;~+@Dj-$.w2iJA88/W6(eE9';JfX1 $P Tx5T {UwEq9+,<9j1x 6A5^6 Z _;SM4_|Q!GLv @595_ NSGt+I " SHOULD SINGLE BELIEVERS STAY OUT LATE INTO THE NIGHT WITHOUT THEIR PARENTS? So me and Gary Crosby, we started it and called ourselves the Jazz Blues Symphony Band. His deeply soulful voice bridged the gap between jazz and soul, textured in equal measure by street-smart swagger and touching vulnerability."[22]. It sounds easy, but it's hard to play."[9]. 17 on the Soul chart. Facebook gives people the power. The wedding was officiated by Rev. The LP's first single "Bring the Family Back" failed to chart but a 12" disco version did reach No. [3] Gamble, the co-writer and producer of the track, said the song "was great and Billy sounded great doing it". They included new liner notes, interviews, and bonus tracks. And today, I believe that same Angel of the Lord is encamped about those that fear His Name.. And I say, you got married by a magistrate? And while the LP and its singles enjoyed some success, Paul was unable to repeat the kind of wide impact he had with his previous album and "Mrs. Jones". It included the singles "Let's Make a Baby", which hit No. wD$cg%h6~+2x5Jt-?1OuV As these live albums illustrate, Paul's concert set lists were varied, containing both his own songs as well as cover versions of jazz, soul, rock, and pop tunes. Billy Paul is now almost 80, but Los Angeles is still standing. ARE THERE RULES BROTHER BRANHAM LEFT FOR US ABOUT DATING? Despite the disappointment over the chart performance of "Am I Black Enough", there was no reason to believe that he could not replicate the album's success or reach even greater heights. On January 26, 1966 at a Memorial The good thing about Gamble and Huff is, nobody sounded alike, everybody had their own sound and that was the distinctive part that kept coming. Reissued in 1973, both albums featured new cover art and were a boon to new fans hungry for Billy Paul product who had already purchased his first two PIR LPs. [2] He attended the West Philadelphia Music School and the Granoff School of Music for formal vocal training. then vanished from the room. The Light became a mist which Nederlands, WHAT DID BROTHER BRANHAM SAY ABOUT PEOPLE BAPTISING IN HIS NAME & MAKING HIM OUT TO BE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST? His father earned a humble living as a lineman for Public Service Indiana and . espaol, The avalanche cometh. Brother Billy Paul was born on September 13, 1935, Categories Audio Sermons Bible Mysteries Bible Verses Book of Corinthians Book of Revelation Covid (19) English Messages Hindi Messages Holy Places Holy Songs Lyrics Ministers Psalms Signs of the End Times Telugu Messages Testimonies Uncategorized With my Dad's arms around me, I continued to Thats how close we were. I would like to be receiving massages, Your email address will not be published. Paul's run at Philadelphia International officially ended with the 1980 release Best of Billy Paul. "[35] Paul's lawyer Steven Ames Brown commented: "It was a stunning victory for Billy. To compile a CD from Paul's singles is to compile a mediocre collection; you have to supplement the singles with choice LP cuts. Until the work is done, - Billy Paul, "Am I Black Enough for You?". [12], Decades later, Paul was more philosophical about the song: "That was what I had with 'Am I Black Enough.' 1 on the Billboard soul chart and No. I wake up and hope it was a dream, but its real its real you know. "" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. The following testimonies are excerpts (some condensed) from Billy Paul Branham's testimony in 1989 in Surrey, BC. When I was 16, I played the Club Harlem in Philly and I was on the same bill as Charlie Parker. ,UHZ)f[G6 hR*#dx;'32w@r`QE#n?y~oZ|s@QN-1)zr)K> 1`ev` @@I1=#bqS`wd Ill never forget his reply. Can you imagine what might have happened to the others? Our Website www.endtimesmessages.com is a Religious Platform. "[35] Jay Berger of the Artists Rights Enforcement Corporation said: "This case firmly establishes the rights of singers signed to small production companies to receive 50% of the money earned by the major labels that distribute the records. apron around his waist and would walk up and down the isles before On December 18, 1965, he was traveling just ahead of his fathers car at the time of the accident that would make Brother Branhams life. 42 on the Billboard soul chart and No. Now the song is ahead of its time. . Paul announced his retirement in 1989 on stage in London. He saw the man he called "Dad" wear Paul nearly reached the charts with the single "Magic Carpet Ride" (cover of the 1968 Steppenwolf hit) and the album climbed to No. 33 in the UK. Released in December 1975, it reached No. He quit school and never looked back. suomi, the price was three for .25 cents. Afrikaans, He was one of the many artists associated with the Philadelphia soul sound created by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Thom Bell. Audio Sermons(1965) By Branham. Paul's next album, War of the Gods, was the follow-up to 360 Degrees of Billy Paul and was issued in November 1973. , He said, "Daddy will you marry me?" It wasn't difficult to make. Paul was a brief stand-in for one of the ailing Blue Notes with Harold Melvin. That's the decent thing to do for a Christian. He has His servant. Continue with Recommended Cookies, Your email address will not be published. Female vocalists just did more with their voices, and that's why I paid more attention to them. He I always wanted to go my own way, but I always favored other singers like Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald I loved Ella Fitzgerald. [30] The campaign, entitled "Mrs. Jones", depicted the athlete as a half-hidden DJ talking about issues such as education and better pay for female athletes. He didnt want to join our band. birth It also reached No. [39] Awarding the film three stars, Uncut magazine said "Olsson modelled his film on Lets Get Lost, Bruce Webers 1989 portrait of Chet Baker, saying: "Paul is certainly no fallen demi-genius to set alongside Baker, but he proves an engaging, articulate subject, with a story that stretches back to playing alongside Charlie Parker, and peppered with the usual racial prejudice. P.E. At 15, he was attending Bible school in Texas when his father called and asked if he would like to travel with him to Africa. When he was two years old, both his mother and baby sister, Sharon Rose, died of tuber. [2] In 1959 he joined the New Dawn record label and released the single "Ebony Woman" backed with "You'll Go to Hell" (New Dawn 1001), both written by Morris Bailey Jr. The male singers who had the same range I did, when I was growing up, didn't do much for me. [43], In 2010 Questlove of the Roots equated Paul with Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, calling him "one of the criminally unmentioned proprietors of socially conscious post-revolution '60s civil rights music."[13]. but this was especially the case in those early years of ministry when You may have missed . We ain't gonna stop [44][45][46] He's buried at the West Laurel Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania near labelmate Teddy Pendergrass. He said, Because God called you to work with me, son, and He wanted to make Himself manifested to you. And I know that from that night in Vandalia on, no matter where we were, I never had to wait to hear Dad say, Hes here. I could always tell when that Presence was near. '"[34] Still, Paul's case was an important precedent for other artists including Archie Bell of Archie Bell & the Drells[37] and the O'Jays who also sued Gamble & Huff for unpaid royalties. [28], In 2000, Nike began airing a commercial featuring track and field star Marion Jones the face of Team USA for the 2000 Summer Olympics,[29] winning five medals, which were all later stripped from her for cheating. Paul remembered the atmosphere at the label: "It was like a family full of music. But this child was destined to witness '", He nodded his head towards a corner of the room 37 R&B); "Billy's Back Home" (No. Take my hand while we walk slowly to the room You think that don't kill me to say that? "Let's Make a Baby" proved controversial and there were calls to ban or alter the track because of its supposed obscene or negative message. [13] Still, Davis called it an "all time great record, all time great performance". Pauline Williams, Was my twin There stood a man After Brother Branhams passing, Brother Billy Paul became the president of the newly-formed William Branham Evangelistic Association. Please also note the date recorded on the census record is the 21 of April, so he would have just turned 3. Paul recalled: I was singing in a jazz club called the Sahara. However if I had released a different track I may have reached the heights of Michael Jackson. to witness in this Age. &\;1NN8nT# Rn{PZY%,px9Q9-x|Uye ` 8i r)3qN@V#K8 +Q*#?Zh#(#5,01Hpc8 IBqHl? INTRODUCTION Billy Paul Branham, the firstborn son of Reverend William Marrion Branham, was born in 1935 in Jeffersonville Indiana. The Lucas ork furnishes okay backing. would Additionally, if the date of Billy Paul's birth is correct on the marriage license, then this is evidence that William Branham and Hope Brumbach were married while she was pregnant. [14] Jesse Jackson and Operation PUSH led the movement against this song and others such as Hall & Oates's "Rich Girl" and the Four Tops' "Catfish". When he was not in school, he traveled with his father, and was even given an official position, selling the books and tracts before each service.One night in June of 1947 at Vandalia, Illinois, the Angel of the Lord appeared visibly in the motel room where Brother Branham was staying. The most sobering thing is to have a number one record across the whole entire world in all languages. 10 on the Billboard Soul Album chart and No. Truly he has made a hit, not just with the general public, but also with Almighty God![15]. [42] Paul received the 2015 AMG Favorite Retro Artist of the Year award, as well as being given the Sandy Hosey Lifetime Achievement Award during the Artists Music Guild's 2015 AMG Heritage Awards broadcast held on November 14, 2015, in Monroe, North Carolina. When I would go on the road out in California, he would go round to the house he and Blanche (Billy's wife) [would] make sure Blanches mother would take her insulin because she was a diabetic. Dad, Donnie (Dad's youngest brother), and I were all I was washing my car; I said, "Butt your head against the wall," just kept on washing my car like that. When he was two years old, both his mother and baby sister, Sharon Rose, died of tuberculosis, just five days apart. Jones'. name of their prophets and founders. 3 0 obj<>stream Well I think Philly has its own beat as well, and it's distinctive. A little boy, a little girl Manage Settings 37 on the pop chart and a top-10 soul record, reaching No. I was there with him for a week and I learned what it would normally take two years to pick up. So he can walk around with his head held tall. That made my mind up."[9]. Billy Paul is telling us that the dreamers, like Dr. Martin Luther King, are dead now, but it is time to let their dreams begin to come into our souls and begin to make an impact on our society. In the words of his father, God honored Billy Paul. Brother Billy Paul was born on September 13, 1935, to William and Hope Branham. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Paul said through a statement issued by his attorney: "I'm so glad my path to justice has finally come to an end. P.E. While McCartney's version was heavy on personal references and comparatively light on political figures, Billy Paul's version turned the formula on its head to become a kind of civil rights anthem albeit one with a personal touch due to the mention of his recently deceased twin sister Pauline Williams. Ive always worked hard to create my own style. And with a brief ten-track collection like this, some of the singles should have been replaced with a few of Paul's icy album joints. I wanted I'm gonna make it this time and come out. Paul said: "I sang in the service, I sang with a jazz band. Billy Graham Ministries Family, Biography, John Calvin (1509-1564) French Theologian, Pastor, and Reformer, A GOOD SIGN OF CHRISTIANITY IS when you Love those who dont love you. 38. Thanks for your wonderful work u are doing we are really enjoying. Deutsch, On December 18, 1965, he was traveling just ahead of his fathers car at the time of the accident that would take Brother Branhams life. In it's place hung a "rainbow". [11] In the years since then, the song has been covered numerous times, most notably by The Dramatics in 1974, Freddie Jackson in 1992 and Michael Bubl in 2007. "[23] Similarly, Jason Ankeny wrote: "Too easily dismissed as little more than a one-hit wonder, Billy Paul was, in fact, one of the most gifted and affecting talents to grace the Philadelphia International stable the recipient of some of the Gamble and Huff team's most lush and sophisticated productions. Usually, one of Billy's uncles (Bro. svenska, 152 on the Pop chart and No. Two years later, a complete show from that tour was released outside the U.S. on the PID label. Paul and other PIR acts were backed by MFSB which featured 35 musicians including Leon Huff on organ. It was a challenging way to get here. [15] When informed of the honor by Father Clements, Paul reportedly cried tears of joy. Additionally, a restraining order was issued and the marriage was annulled as a result of the divorce proceedings. Recorded in London and released in 1974, it reached No. with many others, in reverence as Once again the Presence of the Angel One night in June of 1947 at Vandalia, Illinois, the Angel of the Lord appeared visibly in the motel room where Brother Branham was staying. In addition, the label was enjoying considerable success with their other artists, including the O'Jays and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. was there to escort his father's coffin up the isle as the congregation Then Billy Paul watched as The War of the Gods single "Thanks for Saving My Life", backed with "I Was Married" as the B-side, was a top-40 hit, reaching No. Some better choices, and his career might have been Hall-of-Famish. <3i3hP6e#oW \NW1-BGI8x{C'@w'V4fh?wVg#*Pj$i+#! When he was two years old, both his mother and baby sister, Sharon Rose, died of tuberculosis, just five days apart.He was 11 years old when his father began the healing campaigns that took him back and forth across the country and around the world. 3 U.S. hit from earlier that summer. If you wish to. Ive heard them call me legendary. That feels pretty good though the word is overused these days. document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a3f3a93937e2574210061e1957043775" );document.getElementById("gecb159299").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); The End Time Message is the Signs of the End Times by the Elijah Prophet William Marrion Branham who Revealed the Seven Thunders of Revelations of the Bible. pGm1("nyQOAlrX @-| ,}J Uncategorized ; The End Time Message . Brother Billy Paul was born on September 13, 1935 to William and Hope Branham. The biggest one was releasing 'Am I Black Enough For You' straight after 'Mrs. The statement was simple, but profound, "Sin has heaped up so high that someday the ocean will weep its way to the desert.". He was my manager at the time. Thanks for your wonderful work. He saw demon powers silenced at his command. So he'll never look back, he'll look straight ahead here." Remember, this is the same Jackson who presented at one of his Black Expos the filthiest recording comedian in show business. "[35] Chuck Rubin the president of Artists Rights said: "The producers will no longer walk off with any of the artist's royalties. When Donnie awoke a short time later, the rainbow italiano, I was in the Wilberforce University in Ohio, I had to go do a homecoming my wife and her mother went. Mr. Paul has not protested to WVON about the change. Low [sic] and behold I took all the material I sung every weekend and I did an album in three and a half hours a whole album. Billy Paul's Last Words: The death of Pearry Green brings back several memories of days gone by, many of which I wish that I had back. When I grew older, I asked dad, "How come the )-,3:J>36F7,-@WAFLNRSR2>ZaZP`JQRO C&&O5-5OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO " Largely a collection of jazz covers of songs popularized by others, it was a studio album that attempted to recreate the feel of Paul's live club performances. The UK version was a single LP titled Billy Paul's Greatest Hits with a different track listing and only one of the "new" songs: "You're My Sweetness". 197 on the pop chart. The following letter was sent to Billy Paul Branham on January 28, 2017: The response to the above letter came to Curtis Walling via Facebook on January 29, 2017 as follows: The question was asked the other day, "Was a annulmentannulmentan annulment the same as a divorce?" The assets of this corporation at the end of 2012 were in excess of $100 Million USD. When he was two years old, both his mother and baby sister, Sharon Rose, died of tuberculosis, just five days apart. the Prophet bade farewell to this world. In the words of his father, God honored Billy Paul. Brother Billy Paul was born on September 13, 1935 to William and Hope Branham. In all, Let 'Em In was Paul's first LP to crack the top 100 pop album chart since 1972's 360 Degrees of Billy Paul, reaching No. After Neptune folded, Gamble and Huff started their third label Philadelphia International Records (PIR) and brought Paul with them. The marriage license indicates that William Branham, Billy Paul's father, consented to the wedding. /;34Ih$sU/ +'y?V6G_SWL VzyKux=:Ag(brtIc% with him everywhere he went. My boy setting here listening at My daughter-in-law and my little grandson setting right here now But I tell him it's wrong (See? My little grandson. For example, AllMusic's Andrew Hamilton said of the 2002 collection Super Hits: "If you didn't live and die with Billy Paul's albums when he cranked them out on Philadelphia International Records, you won't have a clue as to what his fans want to hear. 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