The Modulations recorded extensively with MFSB, the house band of the famed record label Philadelphia International. These sessions yielded an album in 1975 entitled It’s Rough Out Here, and several singles such as “Worth Your Weight in Gold.” Further recordings intended for a follow-up album were never commercially released.
The group reached the pinnacle of its career with an appearance on Don Cornelius’ popular TV show, Soul Train, in early 1976.
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the Modulations were singing together by 1970 and consisted of Nick Allen, Jr., Larry Duncan, Henry Channelle, and Hoyal Saunders. After cutting a debut record for the Mozel label out of New York, the Modulations came under the management of local entrepreneur Henry Bates and landed a deal with national concern Buddah Records. The results were a string of singles and an album that achieved national success.
Originally known as the Pimps,
Modulations
"Who's Going To Lose" b/w "Share Your Love"
(Mozel 101; early 1970s)
This early-1970s debut by the Modulations showcases a grittier sound than the subsequent hits that they made in Philadelphia. The Durham-based backing musicians included Butch Grady and Marion Wiggins.
Modulations
"Who's Going To Lose" b/w "Share Your Love"
(Mozel 101; early 1970s)
This early-1970s debut by the Modulations showcases a grittier sound than the subsequent hits that they made in Philadelphia. The Durham-based backing musicians included Butch Grady and Marion Wiggins.
Modulations
"I'm Hopelessly In Love" b/w "What Good Am I"
(Buddah 398; 1973)
The first of several Modulations singles for Buddah Records in the mid-1970s. All of the group’s Buddah material was produced in Philadephia.
Modulations
"I'm Hopelessly In Love" b/w "What Good Am I"
(Buddah 398; 1973)
The first of several Modulations singles for Buddah Records in the mid-1970s. All of the group’s Buddah material was produced in Philadephia.
Modulations
"I Can't Fight Your Love" b/w
"Your Love Has Me Locked Up"
(Buddah 418; 1974)
Modulations
"I Can't Fight Your Love" b/w
"Your Love Has Me Locked Up"
(Buddah 418; 1974)
Modulations
It's Rough Out Here LP
(Buddah BDS 5638; 1975)
Modulations
"Worth Your Weight In Gold" b/w
"I'll Always Love You"
(Buddah 497; 1975)
The third of several Modulations singles for Buddah Records in the mid-1970s. The vocal group performed this track for their milestone 1976 appearance on Soul Train.
Modulations
"Worth Your Weight In Gold" b/w
"I'll Always Love You"
(Buddah 497; 1975)
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