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I love the original "Betcha by Golly Wow" by the #Stylistics, but #Prince knocked it out of the park with his cover version.
https://www.whosampled.com/The-Stylistics/Betcha-by-Golly,-Wow/
#PhillySoul #PhillySound #SoulMusic #RandB #RnB #BlackFriday #BlackMastodon

The Stax museum in Memphis has a dance floor. When I was there an older couple walked on to it just as Back Stabbers started. Without a word they started O'Jay dancing together, then did the syncopated clapping and [pause] "What they do?" before laughing and hugging.

The man responsible for that timeless and still-thrilling Latin proto-disco arrangement, Thom Bell, died Dec 22. #RIPThomBell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCY6flzgfA4&feature=youtu.be

RIP #ThomBell🇯🇲🇺🇸😢🙏🏿
Many around my age first heard Mr. Bell's amazing music as kids when our parents, uncles, and aunts played vinyls or 8-tracks of songs he wrote, performed, arranged or produced. Some are still favorites to this day and are constantly in my playlist rotation. Gonna link "Betcha by Golly, Wow" by the #Stylistics and later covered by #Prince in my next post. 💔
#PhillySoul #PhillySound #SoulMusic #RandB #RnB #BlackFriday #BlackMastodon
#RIPThomBell
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/entertainment/the-scene/thom-bell-sound-of-philadelphia-death/3458314/

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#RIPThomBell He is one of the greatest writers and producers of all time. My condolences go out to his family and friends. He was the architect of the relationship between #BernardEdwards & me as we were the band for the group New York City (I'm Doing Fine Now) a Thom Bell smash

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RT @nilerodgers@twitter.com

#RIPThomBell He is one of the greatest writers and producers of all time. My condolences go out to his family and friends. He was the architect of the relationship between #BernardEdwards & me as we were the band for the group New York City (I'm Doing Fine Now) a Thom Bell smash

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RT @nilerodgers@twitter.com

#RIPThomBell He is one of the greatest writers and producers of all time. My condolences go out to his family and friends. He was the architect of the relationship between #BernardEdwards & me as we were the band for the group New York City (I'm Doing Fine Now) a Thom Bell smash

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Rest in Power Thom Bell. Iconic record producer and songwriter whose brilliance and sound was behind some of the early successes of The Delfonics, The Stylistics, Elton John and many other artists. Thom Bell will be sorely missed. My condolences to Mr. Bell’s family. #RIPThomBell #music

RIP. So many hits but the one that I never get enough of is Rubberband Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSMVflSBKx8

RT @nilerodgers@twitter.com

#RIPThomBell He is one of the greatest writers and producers of all time. My condolences go out to his family and friends. He was the architect of the relationship between #BernardEdwards & me as we were the band for the group New York City (I'm Doing Fine Now) a Thom Bell smash

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#RIPThomBell. Here is one of the many songs he wrote:

https://youtu.be/dXcFFNx0_g8

#musicvideo

It’s another sad day for music. Thom Bell, along with Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff were the geniuses of Philadelphia International Records. #RIPThomBell #Respect #Music

https://blackamericaweb.com/2022/12/22/thom-bell-dead/

Another sad day for music. Thom Bell, along with Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff were the geniuses of Philadelphia International Records. #RIPThomBell #Respect #Music

https://blackamericaweb.com/2022/12/22/thom-bell-dead/

Another sad day for music. Thom Bell, along with Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff were the geniuses of Philadelphia International Records. #RIPThomBell #Respect #Music

https://blackamericaweb.com/2022/12/22/thom-bell-dead/

Another sad day for music. Thom Bell, along with Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff were the geniuses of Philadelphia International Records. #RIPThomBell #Respect

https://blackamericaweb.com/2022/12/22/thom-bell-dead/

RT @nilerodgers@twitter.com

#RIPThomBell He is one of the greatest writers and producers of all time. My condolences go out to his family and friends. He was the architect of the relationship between #BernardEdwards & me as we were the band for the group New York City (I'm Doing Fine Now) a Thom Bell smash

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