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Lets Clean Up the Ghetto (1977‪)‬ Have You Heard of Me

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"Let's Clean Up the Ghetto" is a song released in 1977 by Philadelphia International Records, a soul music label based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The song features vocals from a collective of artists associated with the label, including The Philadelphia International All-Stars. Some of the prominent artists who contributed vocals to the song include:Teddy PendergrassLou RawlsArchie BellDee Dee Sharp GambleBilly PaulHarold Melvin & the Blue NotesThe O'JaysThese artists, among others, came together to perform the song as part of a collaborative effort to raise awareness about the need to address urban blight and poverty in inner-city neighborhoods. "Let's Clean Up the Ghetto" was not only a hit song but also served as a call to action for social change.

"Let's Clean Up the Ghetto" is a song released in 1977 by Philadelphia International Records, a soul music label based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The song features vocals from a collective of artists associated with the label, including The Philadelphia International All-Stars. Some of the prominent artists who contributed vocals to the song include:Teddy PendergrassLou RawlsArchie BellDee Dee Sharp GambleBilly PaulHarold Melvin & the Blue NotesThe O'JaysThese artists, among others, came together to perform the song as part of a collaborative effort to raise awareness about the need to address urban blight and poverty in inner-city neighborhoods. "Let's Clean Up the Ghetto" was not only a hit song but also served as a call to action for social change.

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