William “Poogie”Hart, the Grammy Award-winning leader singer of soul group The Delfonics was dead. He was 77.
Hart’s son Hadi told TMZHart, his father, was experiencing difficulty breathing. Hart died on Thursday after complications from surgery.
Hart led The Delfonics during the 1970s Philadelphian soul scene. Their songs “Didnt I (Blow Your Mind This Time),” “La La (Means I Love You),” “Ready or Not Here I Come (Can’t Hide From Love)”Many others also ruled FM radio. Thom Bell, producer of FM radio, co-wrote many songs together with Hart. His high falsetto voice was a big draw.
Wilbert, his brother, co-founded the group that was originally called the Orphonics. The group was completed by Randy Cain and Major Harris, who were also singers. In 1968, The Delfonics’ debut album “La La Means I Love You”Their sound was introduced with songs like “Break Your Promise”And “I’m Sorry”In addition to the title song, it was also single.
“Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)” won a Grammy in 1971 for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group, Vocal Or Instrumental.
Quentin Tarantino’s film “Jackie Brown”The Delfonics’ music was boosted by its soundtrack in 1997. “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)”And “La La (Means I Love You).” Spike Lee’s “Crooklyn”And “The Family Man”Nicolas Cage also included their music.
In 1975, The Delfonics split following their twelve top-20 hits rising through Billboard’s R&B and Soul Single Chart. Former members went on to form other groups that continued to perform into the ‘90s and 2000s.
Many people who loved the soul group expressed condolences to them via Twitter. American bassist Bootsy Colon Submitted “The Delfonics are an American R&B/Vocal group from Philly PA. Their hit songs were primarily written/composed and produced by lead vocalist and founding member William “Poogie”Hart, in middle. He switched frequencies today. Prayer’s to his family and friends.”