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**The Intruders Bio** The Intruders were a significant group in the rise of Philadelphia soul, often overshadowed by better-known acts such as the O’Jays and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. Originally formed as a doo-wop group in 1960, they performed around Philadelphia for several years. The lineup included lead singer Sam “Little Sonny” Brown, Eugene “Bird” Daughtry, Phil Terry, and Robert “Big Sonny” Edwards. In 1966, they signed with Gamble and Huff’s Gamble label and achieved their first success with the Top 20 R&B hit “(We’ll Be) United.” They followed this with the hit “Together” and their debut album, *The Intruders Are Together*. 1968 marked a breakthrough year for the group as their song “Cowboys to Girls” topped the R&B charts and reached number six on the pop charts, becoming their biggest hit. The follow-up, “(Love Is Like A) Baseball Game,” was their only other Top 40 pop hit, and their album *Cowboys to Girls* became their most popular. The success of the Intruders played a key role in the establishment of Philadelphia International Records, which became a leading soul label in the early ’70s. However, the group faced internal challenges, and when they returned in 1970 with the album *When We Get Married*, lead singer “Little Sonny” Brown had been replaced by Bobby Starr. The title

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