She fulfilled that promise, and Teddy met his father when he was 11 years old. As he grew older, his mother promised him that she would find his father so that they could meet. When Pendergrass was very young, his father left the family. Ida suffered six miscarriages before successfully giving birth to Teddy. He was the only child of Jesse and Ida Geraldine (née Epps) Pendergrass. Teddy Pendergrass was born Theodore DeReese Pendergrass on March 26, 1950, in Kingstree, South Carolina. He died from respiratory failure in January 2010. Pendergrass continued his successful solo career until announcing his retirement in 2007. Pendergrass's career was suspended after a March 1982 car crash left him paralyzed from the waist down. After leaving the group in 1976, Pendergrass launched a successful solo career under the Philadelphia International label, releasing five consecutive platinum albums (a record at the time for an African-American R&B artist). Pendergrass spent most of his life in the Philadelphia area, and initially rose to musical fame as the lead singer of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. He was born in Kingstree, South Carolina. Did we forget anything? Let us know in the comments.Theodore DeReese Pendergrass (Ma– January 13, 2010) was an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter. See CUB’s complete YouTube playlist of energy songs. (Though it should be noted that the dancing seen in this music video is several notches above that usually seen on wedding reception dance floors.) Frequently played at wedding celebrations, this song is known to cause guests to line up, abandon all individuality, and shuffle around the dance floor until the music stops. Marcia Griffiths – Electric Boogie (Electric Slide). Goulding’s airy vocals accompany a laser light show that would make even Pink Floyd blush. “A sweet romance is not for me, I need electricity.”ġ0. Not only is this energetic Polecats tune jam-packed with electricity terms, it reminds us that romance, much like electricity, should be exciting. It’s no surprise that Eddy Grant’s 1982 hit garnered the most votes in CUB’s Energy Songs contest- “Electric Avenue” runs along Illinois’ Prairie Path in the town of Berkeley.ĩ. We’re still wondering how to get our kids to turn off the lights when they leave a room.Ĩ. – What’s The Frequency, Kenneth? This hit off of R.E.M.’s 1994 album, Monster, searches for an answer to what motivates the youth of younger generations, but finds none. Debby Boone’s 1970’s hit spent 10 consecutive weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, paving the way for her potential future career as spokeswoman for the CFL or LED lighting industry.ħ. While a quick read of the lyrics would have you believe that Journey front man Steve Perry is brooding over a long-lost romance, a deeper look uncovers a subtle message promoting the importance of demand response programs in managing grid load and preventing widespread outages. Though clearly a product of the 1980’s, the song’s message still holds true today: We have to change the way we use and produce energy, and who better to lead us than our electric youth?ĥ. Debbie Gibson – Electric Youth. Debbie Gibson’s strobe light and laser-filled production may have set the record for most electricity consumed on the set of a music video. (Though that doesn’t explain his lace-up shirt, crushed velvet sport coat, or red bow tie.).Ĥ. AC/DC – High Voltage. Bon Scott’s stiff, jolting dance moves are a powerful reminder to stay away from high voltage lines. Teddy Pendergrass – Turn Off The Lights. Teddy strikes the perfect balance between energy efficiency and sweet romance.ģ. Snap – I’ve Got The Power. An important reminder that while utilities may have the electricity, consumers have the power!Ģ. CUB just wrapped up a month-long contest asking consumers to submit and vote for the best energy-related song of all time. Although Eddy Grant’s “Electric Avenue” ran away with it, there were dozens of great entries. Here are our top ten:ġ.
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