In 1965, William “Poogie” Hart, singer and songwriter for Philadelphia R&B and soul group The Delfonics, turned a barbershop connection into a record deal. Hart, along with his brother Wilbert and Randy Cain, would go on to score hits like “La-La (Means I Love You)”—which was inspired by Poogie’s baby boy, who would warble the nonsense words “la-la”—as well as the Grammy-winning “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)” and “Ready or Not Here I Come (Can’t Hide from Love),” which took on a new life when the Fugees repurposed the hook for their infectious 1996 hit, “Ready or Not.” The Delfonics kick off Music in the Park this Friday.
The Delfonics
Fri, 5:30pm, $15+
Plaza de César Chávez, San Jose
