William "Poogie" Hart, the Grammy-award-winning lead singer of the R&B band The Delfonics, has died, TMZ has learned.

His son, Hadi, tells TMZ ... William was having trouble breathing so he was recently taken to Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, where he passed away Thursday from complications during surgery.

https://www.tmz.com/2022/07/15/william-hart-lead-singer-the-delfonics-dead-dies-music/ 

Very sad. One of the greatest high tenor singers - and writers - soul has produced. R.I.P.

William Hart R.I.P. - I concur John, he was one of the great high tenors. Beautiful legacy.

 

 

Although it took me ages to really appreciate them for what they are in mellow "sophistication" I now am addicted. Coming prior from the Jamaican music thing before my deeper involvement into American soul music I always knew they were the original artitstry behind such fabulous tracks as done by Alton Ellis with 'la la means i love you' or 'didn't I (blow your mind this time)' by the Cables. Loved these two fab reggae tribute covers.

It's only decades later that I gave them a chance while picking them Delphonics cheap 45 up and gave them finally a "real" proper trial home on my MONO phono system. Instead of the passive like radio playing 'oldies but goodies' pathetic trip. Now I really appreciate (maturity ?) to play them home alone or even with friends. Although I find them songs rather "intimate" really for public attendance 🥰 LOL. Bless you Mr. Hart. +
 

 

Very sad news absolutely love his voice.   Coming into soul the NS way I missed the obvious greatness with this group for many years but cannot get enough of them and his voice nowadays.  Absolutely superb so RIP William Hart and thanks for the music.  One of my faves:
 

 

Always had time for this tune. Good group and Thom Bell magic

 

 

Back in 68/69 the way to a skin head girls heart at our school was via a Delphonics record (or Eddie Holman Hey There Lonely girl! ) ............Somebody Loves You always makes me think of those days. Fantastic group and sound

R.I.P.

In my first Blues And Soul Soul Pack got a few Delfonics singles including this

 

Edited July 23, 20222 yr by Smudger
added b side

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr-K7QJ5RQQ

 

Willam Hart   Delfonics   Loving Him

Edited July 23, 20222 yr by Owd Codger

A true "Great".

One of my Favourites

RIP

Cheers Paul