Expressway (to Your Heart) – Soul Survivors

Posted on January 27, 2012. Filed under: 1967 October singles, Top 40 records | Tags: , , |

Chart Position: 4

  • Written and produced by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff
  • Vocals: Kenneth Jeremiah, Richard and Charlie Inguie
  • Recorded in Philadelphia PA
  • Inspired by the Schuykill Expressway near Philadelphia
  • Soul Survivors are from Philadelphia PA
  • Band’s name was formerly Dedications
  • This Soul Survivors biggest hit single
  • Kenneth Jeremiah later joined Shirly & Company
  • Later recorded by Booker T & MGs (1968), Amen Corner (1968), Don Bryant (1969), Vibrations (1969), Merl Saunders (1973), Blues Brothers (1980), Breakfast Club (1987), Cintron (2005)  and Eddie Money (2007)

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