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**Bio: The Intruders** The Intruders were a pivotal group in the rise of Philadelphia soul, often overshadowed by more prominent acts like the O’Jays and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. Originally formed as a doo-wop group in 1960, the Intruders, consisting of lead singer Sam “Little Sonny” Brown, Eugene “Bird” Daughtry, Phil Terry, and Robert “Big Sonny” Edwards, began performing around Philadelphia for several years. They signed with Gamble and Huff’s Gamble label in 1966 and achieved their first Top 20 R&B hit with “(We’ll Be) United.” The following year, they released “Together” and their debut album, *The Intruders Are Together*. 1968 marked a breakthrough for the group with their hit “Cowboys to Girls,” which became a defining track of Philly soul, topping the R&B charts and reaching number six on the pop charts. Their follow-up, “(Love Is Like A) Baseball Game,” also made it to the Top 40 pop hits, and the album *Cowboys to Girls* became their most popular work. The success of the Intruders played a crucial role in securing funding for the launch of Philadelphia International, which emerged as a leading soul label in the early ’70s. However, the group experienced internal changes; lead singer “Little Sonny” Brown was replaced by Bobby Starr (born Robert Ferguson) for the 1970 LP *When

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