Teddy Pendergrass is the first solo male black artist to have achieved five consecutive multi-platinum albums during his five years stay at Philadelphia International Records.
Teddy is one of few artist to have achieved R&B numbers over three different decades.
The first one was “Close The Door” which achieved the number one position on 8th
July 1978 (2 weeks).
The second single to reach the summit of Billboard R&B chart listing was “Joy” on 25th June 1988 (2 weeks).
The final single of his career so far to obtain the number one position was “It Should’ve Been You” on 18th May 1991. The biggest selling single of his career since “Close The Door”. It was number one for two weeks due to sales level, ranking number one on radio and retail points. Single was co- written and produced by Teddy with Terry Price.
By 1991, according to RIAA (Record Industry Association of America) Teddy had earned 4 gold albums and 8 platinum albums with little help from Pop radio stations across America.
Only recording artist in America entertainment history to have successful female only concerts!
His four studio albums on Elerktra Entertainment since his auto accident have sold over 2.5 million copies without the support of concert tours.
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