Phil Hurtt, born Phillip Levi Hurtt on April 12, 1942, in Wilmington, Delaware, is a distinguished American musician, singer, songwriter, and arranger. He began his musical journey singing in church and later formed a group with his brother and cousin called Sarah & the Dreams, which performed in Harlem's Gold Room of the Theresa Hotel. After a name change to The Swinging Phillies, they signed with Deluxe Records and released the single "Frankenstein's Party" b/w "L-O-V-E," with Hurtt contributing lyrics to the latter.

Hurtt's songwriting prowess is highlighted by his collaboration with Thom Bell on The Detroit Spinners' first number one hit, "I'll Be Around." He also co-wrote "The Best Disco in Town" for The Ritchie Family, which became a global hit. His work spans various genres, including pop, R&B, and disco, and he has contributed to recordings by artists like Willis Jackson and Jackie Moore.

In the late 1970s, Hurtt released two albums, "Giving It Back" and "PH Factor," under Fantasy Records. His disco hit "Boogie City (Rock And Boogie Down)" peaked at No. 61 on the charts. He was nominated by Billboard as Disco Composer of the Year in 1977, with his work on albums for The Ritchie Family and The Village People being particularly noted.

Hurtt continued his career into the 1980s, co-writing the hit "You'll Never Know" for Hi-Gloss. He later focused on gospel music in the 1990s and produced several artists in that genre. In 2007, he spearheaded the project "A Soulful Tale of Two Cities," which paid tribute to the musical legacies of Detroit and Philadelphia.

Phil Hurtt remains a revered figure in the music industry, known for his contributions to Philadelphia soul music and his influence on generations of artists.