'Me and Mrs. Jones' Singer Billy Paul Has Died (A Top Story)
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On Monday 'Me and Mrs. Jones' Singer Billy Paul Has Died was a top pop story. Here is the recap: Grammy Award winning soul singer Billy Paul, who topped the charts with "Me and Mrs. Jones" in 1972, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 24th, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Philadelphia International Records co-founders Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff had the following to say, "We are very saddened to learn of the sudden death of our good friend and Philadelphia International Records recording artist Billy Paul. "From the time we saw Billy performing live, and then signing him to our PIR/TSOP label, we immediately realized that we had discovered and launched one the most unique voices in the music industry. Billy's voice combined both Jazz, R&B and Soul vocals, making him one the great artists to come out of Philly and to be celebrated worldwide. "Our proudest moment with Billy was the recording of the salacious smash 'Me and Mrs. Jones.' In our view, it is one of the greatest love songs ever recorded. Billy was one of the first artists to help launch the PIR/TSOP brand, and he will forever have a special place in music history." "We send our very sincere and personal condolences to his wife Blanche and the rest of his family. Billy Paul will truly be missed." -
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