Live! Coast to Coast

AMG Review of Live! Coast to Coast

Ron Wynn
All Music Guide

Until his tragic auto accident, Teddy Pendergrass was the number one male attraction on the R&B and urban contemporary circuit. His "For Women Only" concerts make Luther Vandross shows seem tame in comparison. He was a certified sex symbol and matinee idol. This album, recorded when he was at his peak in both popularity and appeal, shows why he was so beloved. His voice had a swagger and come-on quality, but he also had good range, knew how to project, and never rushed or hurried through a ballad.