Metroactive » The Delfonics https://activate.metroactive.com Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:08:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.38 The Delfonics at Plaza de Cesar Chavez https://activate.metroactive.com/2019/06/the-delfonics-at-plaza-de-cesar-chavez/ https://activate.metroactive.com/2019/06/the-delfonics-at-plaza-de-cesar-chavez/#comments Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:40:39 +0000 http://wp.blvdscms.com/activate-metroactive-com/?p=124169
In 1965, William “Poogie” Hart, singer and songwriter for Philadelphia R&B and soul group The Delfonics, turned a barbershop connection into a record deal. Hart, along with his brother Wilbert and Randy Cain, would go on to score hits like “La-La (Means I Love You)”—which was inspired by Poogie’s baby boy, who…]]>

In 1965, William “Poogie” Hart, singer and songwriter for Philadelphia R&B and soul group The Delfonics, turned a barbershop connection into a record deal. Hart, along with his brother Wilbert and Randy Cain, would go on to score hits like “La-La (Means I Love You)”—which was inspired by Poogie’s baby boy, who would warble the nonsense words “la-la”—as well as the Grammy-winning “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)” and “Ready or Not Here I Come (Can’t Hide from Love),” which took on a new life when the Fugees repurposed the hook for their infectious 1996 hit, “Ready or Not.” The Delfonics kick off Music in the Park this Friday.

The Delfonics
Fri, 5:30pm, $15+
Plaza de César Chávez, San Jose

 

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