The 1980 album "TP" found Teddy Pendergrass further cementing his status as an R&B superstar, blending smooth soul with danceable rhythms.
- The album reached number 1 on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart and number 13 on the Billboard 200.
- The lead single "Close the Door" became one of Pendergrass's signature songs, peaking at number 2 on the R&B charts.
- The album was produced by Teddy Pendergrass and Gamble & Huff, a reunion with the production duo who helped define Philadelphia soul.
Teddy Pendergrass is an R&B and soul singer from Philadelphia. He rose to fame in the early 1970s as the frontman of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes before launching a solo career. In 1980, Pendergrass was at the height of his solo stardom, having already released two successful albums and cultivated a devoted fanbase.
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