The Soul Survivors' only giant hit, "Expressway to Your Heart," was one of the first notable productions by Philadelphia wizards Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff in 1967. Although they were white, the Soul Survivors adopted a convincing R&B sound for their early singles on Crimson. Gamble and Huff loaded "Expressway to Your Heart" with honking horns and other automotive sound effects, but the record's principal strength lay in its soulful vocals and pounding beat. After a less successful follow-up, "Explosion in Your Soul," the band faded but returned for one more hit in 1974. ~ Bill Dahl, Rovi
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Soul Survivors play classic Philly soul and R&B, best known for their 1967 hit Expressway to Your Heart produced by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. Follow Soul Survivors on Mood.
Soul Survivors are based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, having originally formed there in the mid-1960s.
Their biggest hit is the 1967 smash Expressway to Your Heart, which reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100, along with later singles like City of Brotherly Love.
