© 2017-2018 Copyright Best Classic Bands. While playing in Atlantic City they began to draw crowds, mostly from Philadelphia and South Jersey and, naturally, decided Philly would be the next stop. The next year, the band moved to Philadelphia, and made their name with "Expressway," which was released on the Crimson record label. "They had the blue-eyed soul of the Righteous Brothers or Hall and Oates, but they also had that rock-and-roll, upbeat R&B soul sound. How ironic that he died on the unlucky day of Friday the 13th. He went on to be the chief engineer and owner of the legendary Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia. The feel of an Otis Redding or a James Brown. How ironic that he died on the unlucky day of Friday the 13th. Brothers Charlie and Richie Ingui developed their vocal styles singing with street corner groups, eventually joining with friend Kenny Jeremiah to form the Soul Survivors. Brother of Fran Kaefer and Charles Ingui.
© 2014 - 2020 TMORGANONLINE.COM. "Not too many brothers shared what we shared.
"Not too many brothers shared what we shared. The Soul Survivors went on to have a few more hits, but were never able to match the success of “Expressway to Your Heart”.
Last year, The Soul Survivors took part in in the Marian Anderson Awards ceremony in Philadelphia, performing a medley of Philly soul tunes that included "Expressway to Your Heart" in tribute to honorees Gamble & Huff and Patti LaBelle. Richie was a true soul singer who sang from the heart.". "He was just a soulful singer who sang from deep within his heart," said Charlie Ingui, 73. Ingui's brother and band mate, Charlie Ingui, tells The Philadelphia Inquirer that Richie passed away suddenly from heart failure. They met and began working with aspiring songwriters/producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, a prescient move, as those two would become the architects of “The Sound of Philadelphia” and one of the most important songwriting and production teams of all time. The Original Soul Survivors Scroll. My deepest sympathy to Charlie and the rest of Richie’s family. They couldn’t have been nicer people to talk to. All rights reserved.
INGUI RICHIE Jan. 13, 2017. Contact us at https://www.facebook.com/ifoundit1967/.
Not only did they bring our Philly Sound and Gamble & Huff to the national spotlight first with the hit song "Expressway to Your Heart," but they were truly like Brothers to us.
He and his brother Charlie deserved better luck in the music business. The tune, with a “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” vibe to it, was released as a single in July 1967.
He and his brother Charlie deserved better luck in the music business. Enjoying great success there, they attracted the attention of writer producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. Your data will be safe!Your e-mail address will not be published.
", In recent years, the brothers frequently sang with Hooters drummer David Uosikkinen's Philly music project In the Pocket, recording fresh versions of Philly soul classics such as "Back Stabbers." The Soul Survivors are best-known for their 1967 hit "Expressway to Your Heart," which peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It was a real shame because they were much better than that. “Expressway to Your Heart” not only gave the Soul Survivors their biggest hit but also launched the careers of Philadelphia International Records moguls and producers/songwriters Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. The cause of death was heart failure. "But they truly were like brothers to us. That is when I first met the brothers.
We will truly miss him, and the unique and mellow voice he brought to of this amazing group, the Soul Survivors.". It ultimately reached #4 in Billboard on November 4, and not surprisingly, #3 on the R&B chart. We stayed in touch. Richie Ingui, who founded the Philadelphia group The Soul Survivors with his brother Charlie and Kenny Jeremiah, died on Friday, January 13, 2017.