Billy Paul: The Devil and Mrs. Jones
Today (December 16, 1972) R&B singer Billy Paul’s seminal hit record “Me and Mrs. Jones” was the #1 record in the country.
Billy Paul originally recorded for the Neptune record label which was owned by Gamble & Huff, prior to the launch of their Philadelphia International imprint.
Paul’s first album for Philadelphia International was titled Going East, but the album flopped.
A year later, he released his break out sophomore album 360 Degrees of Billy Paul, which contained Me and Mrs. Jones.