William Hart, a singer, and composer best known for being a founding member of the R&B/soul group The Delfonics passed away on Thursday, July 14. He was 77. On Facebook, Wilbert Hart, a bandmate who helped his brother discover the legendary crooner, announced the musician's passing. By his friends, William Hart was affectionately referred to as "Poogie".
William Hart's passing was announced a few months after legendary "Blade Runner" composer Vangelis passed away in May 2022 at the age of 79. Another musician that passed away in the year 2022 at the age of 74 was Meat Loaf. Since 1967, the vocalist of "Bat Out of Hell" has worn an oxygen mask. King of Rockabilly Ronnie Hawkins passed away in May 2022 at the age of 87, while Grammy-winning country artist Naomi Judd passed away in April 2022 as a result of mental illness. She was 76.
How did William Hart die?
Together with Randy Cain, Ritchie Daniels, and Thom Bell, William Hart co-founded The Delfonics, formerly known as the Orphonics, in the late 1960s. This group had an impact on the T.S.O.P. movement in Philadelphia. The singer was having problems breathing, so he was rushed to Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, where he passed away, according to William Hart's son Hadi, who spoke with TMZ. Surgery-related complications led to his death.
In songs like "I'm Sorry," "Break Your Promise," "La-La (Means I Love You)," "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time")," and "Ready or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide from Love"), William "Poogie" Hart built a place for himself for the purest falsettos that were appreciated by everyone. The group's biggest singles, which went on to become renowned for their melodious compositions while having a contemporary edge, were co-written by the Grammy Award-winning lead singer. Didn't I and La-La, two songs were also used in Quentin Tarantino's movie "Jackie Brown." The Family Man, starring Nicolas Cage, and Spike Lee's "Crooklyn" are two more films that helped popularize The Delfonics' song. The group's song "Funny Feeling" was played on the fictitious radio station The Lowdown 91.1 in the video game Grand Theft Auto V. After recording twelve top-20 singles on Billboard's R&B and Soul Single Chart, the original band broke up in 1975.
‘A falsetto icon who helped put Philly Soul on the map’
To pay their ultimate respects to the legendary crooner, social media users flocked to Twitter. William Hart, the main singer of the Delfonics, rest in peace. A second user said, "Ugh...I adore the Delfonics and William Hart's voice. A falsetto icon who helped make Philly Soul famous." A real treasure was lost to the music industry. "William Hart, the main vocalist, and The Delfonics gave the world words and music on a level we will not hear again," one person said in a tweet. Did I Really Blow Your Mind This Time? They did, indeed! Don't worry, WH! Good luck! Another said, "Sometimes the mood is more important than the perfection. William Hart of The Delfonics, rest in peace.
The next one said, "Bump Delfonics songs in honor of their late lead vocalist and lyricist William Hart wherever life takes you today. In Philly and DC, it's a somber event. William Hart, the lead singer of The Delfonics, Dead aged 77, was the person's conclusion. Omg. I recognized him and that he is a lead vocalist in the band The Delfonics; my family and I both often listen to them. My brother, #rip You'll spend eternity with Major Harris and Randy Cain.
R.I.P. William Hart, lead singer of the Delfonics. A falsetto icon who helped put Philly Soul on the map. pic.twitter.com/qHOjO9yQga
— O.J. Spivey (@OJPhilly) July 15, 2022
Ugh….I love the Delfonics and William Hart’s voice. The music world lost a true treasure. 💙 https://t.co/wADkvWu0pf
— Mary Hudzinski (@IAM4DUKE) July 16, 2022
William Hart, lead singer and The Delfonics gave the world lyrics and music on a level we will not hear again! “Didn’t I Blow Your Mind This Time”! Yes they did! Rest easy WH! God bless!
— Vanessa L (@VanessaL_365) July 16, 2022
Sometimes it’s more about the feeling than the perfection 🌙 RIP to William Hart of The Delfonics 🕊 pic.twitter.com/Y5kuLybWCr
— naiyo phoenix (@naiyophoenix) July 16, 2022
Wherever life finds you today, bump Delfonics' tunes in memoriam to their late lyricist & lead vocalist William Hart. It's a dark occasion in Philly & DC
— Bijan C. Bayne (@bijancbayne) July 15, 2022
William Hart, Lead Singer of The Delfonics, Dead at 77. Omg. I remembered him & he's a lead #1 singer as well, I usually listened to The Delfonics all the time & so does my family as well. #rip, my brother!! You'll be joined up in heaven with Randy Cain & Major Harris 🙏🏿🙏🏿💔💔 pic.twitter.com/t6JQvc3sAz
— Joaquin Spencer (@joaquin_spencer) July 15, 2022
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