Teddy Pendergrass
By LMReviews on Jan 17, 2010 in Multicultural Events
I’m always filled with a little sadness and nostalgia when something or someone from the culture of my childhood slips away. I felt that way about Michael Jackson and I felt that way when I found out that Asbury Park, New Jersey closed down their amusement park.
The most recent event that brought on these feelings is the death of Theodore “Teddy” Pendergrass. I was a little girl and I can remember my father and my grandfather playing some of his best songs. Songs such as “Turn Off the Lights“, “Love TKO“, and “Close the Door“.
However, a few years ago, I discovered what would become my most favorite Teddy Pendergrass song of all time, when Nelly remade “Come, Go With Me”. Nelly’s version was called “My Place“. When I found out it was a remake of Teddy’s song, I had to hear the original. I ended up liking Teddy’s original best and the song reconnected me to the singer’s talent. Something I hadn’t thought about since I was a child.
In tribute to the passing of a great sensual balladeer, here’s “Come, Go With Me.”
Thank you Teddy Pendergrass for your tremendous contribute to R&B Soul! May you rest in peace!
