Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia - Randy Cain, a founding member of the soul group the Delfonics, which had such hits as "La La Means I Love You," has died. He was 63. Cain's death Thursday at his home in Maple Shade, N.J., was confirmed by investigator Rob O'Neal of the Burlington County medical examiner's office, who declined to release other details. Brothers William and Wilbert Hart and Cain formed the group while attending Philadelphia's Overbrook High in the 1960s. The group, one of the earliest to define the smooth, soulful "Philadelphia sound," won an R&B Grammy in 1970 for their song "Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time." Cain left the group in 1971 but returned for a later version of the group. "I'm gonna miss him. We grew up together since 1968," Wilbert Hart told the Philadelphia Daily News. He said he last saw Cain four or five months ago. Chuck Gamble of Philadelphia International Records said Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff "have fond memories of working with Randy and the group."
RIP: AND THANKS FOR THE MUSIC. AS LONG AS WE SPEAK YOUR NAME; YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I just ordered several CDs not previously in my stash, we're still listening, and missing.
DENISE MASON
June 07, 2025
My condolences to the family enjoyed the Delfonics still listening in 2025!!
May 05, 2025
Hello Randy, this is Bug - your childhood friend fromm 55th and Master. I last saw you at Coupe Deville in the 70's. In my mind you did it all. Congrats. God bless you my brother. RIP
Henry Jenkins
August 20, 2022 | Friend
Dear Randy, Today Would Have Been Your Seventy-Seventh Birthday. I Sincerely Hope That All Of Your Fans Are Remembering You Today, As They Listen To Some Of Their Favorite Delfonics Hits. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH THE LORD.
Eaeline
May 02, 2022 | Santa Maria, CA | Friend
Dear Randy, It’s Been Thirteen Years Since You were Called Home. Your Fans Truly Miss You. “THE DELFONICS” Has Never Been The Same Since Your Leaving. I Sincerely Hope All Of Your Fans Honored You Today By Listening To Their Favorite Songs By “THE DELFONICS”. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH THE LORD.
Earline
April 09, 2022 | Santa Maria, CA | Friend
I will always miss your music ! The Delfonics will always be loved❤. To this day I still listen to and enjoy your music. RIP Randy Cain! We love you.
Millin Jefferson
April 04, 2022 | Richmond, VA | Friend
Randy was my best friend at Shoemaker Jr High Philadelphia. RIP Randy
James Hearst III
November 03, 2021 | Glen Ellyn, IL | Classmate
I knew Randy very well in the mid-70's. He was quite a jocular guy with a smile that would light up the room. I listen to the Delfonics quite often - their soulful harmonizing, and silky tones delivered mesmerizing lyrics that I will cherish forever. Loved you then, and still do - RIP Randy.
Adele Nieto
October 08, 2021 | Oakland, CA | Friend
Dear Randy, Happy Birthday, In Heaven. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH THE LORD.
Earline
May 02, 2021 | Santa Maria, CA | Friend