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Thom Bell

Thomas Randolph "Thom" Bell (born January 26, 1943) is a Jamaican-born American songwriter, arranger and producer, best known as one of the creators of the Philadelphia style of soul music in the 1970s. He moved to Philadelphia as a child.

Biography

Bell was classically trained as a musician, but as a teenager had sung with Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Daryl Hall (of Hall & Oates fame). Bell's first big break in soul music came with Cameo Records in Philadelphia where he worked as a session player and arranger. In 1967, he was introduced to a local group called The Delfonics, producing two singles for them on subsidiary label, Moonglow. Bell brought a smooth, lush style to soul music and his production talents yielded several big hits for the group on the Philly Groove label, run by their manager Stan Watson. These included "La-La (Means I Love You)" and "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)," the latter nominated for a Grammy Award in 1970.

Bell had also joined the fast-growing record production company operated by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff in Philadelphia, working as an arranger for acts such as Jerry Butler, Archie Bell & The Drells, The O'Jays and Dusty Springfield. He also arranged some of the early big hits, including the O'Jays' "Back Stabbers", on Gamble & Huff's own record label, Philadelphia International, which they launched in 1971. He also joined the two in setting up a music publishing company for their songs, Mighty Three Music.

Podcasts:

  • Thom Bell- Solo Performance 1987, Los Angeles, Wiltern Theater

    Famous songwriter-producer Thom Bell performs at a fundraiser in Los Angeles in 1987.

    published: 20 Dec 2023
  • Philadelphia International Records 101 - Thom Bell (Episode 6)

    How did Thom Bell start his career? Find out in this new episode of P.I.R. 101 Listen to more from Philadelphia International Records: https://PIR.lnk.to/listenYD Subscribe to P.I.R. on YouTube: https://PIR.lnk.to/subscribeYD Follow P.I.R. Facebook: https://PIR.lnk.to/followYD/facebook Instagram: https://PIR.lnk.to/followYD/instagram Website: https://PIR.lnk.to/follow/websitegeneral Sign up to the Philadelphia International Records Newsletter: https://pir.lnk.to/newsletterAY!YD #ThomBell #PhiladelphiaInternationalRecords #PIR101 #50Years #PIR

    published: 28 Sep 2021
  • Thom Bell Philadelphia Soul Icon Creepy Last Words Before he Died @CelebritiesBiographer 2022 HD

    Creepy Last Words Before She Died Thom Bell, Philadelphia Soul Icon, Dies at 79 The songwriter was best known for working with the Stylistics, the Spinners, the Delfonics and more. Thom Bell, the iconic pioneer of Philadelphia soul in the 1970s, died on Thursday in Bellingham, Washington. He was 79. The news was first reported by Philly R&B radio station 105.3 WDAS-FM, with host Patty Jackson saying, “We remember Thom Bell: record producer, arranger and songwriter known for his work with Linda Creed, Gamble and Huff, the many hits, the creators of Philly soul.” The station also paid special tribute to the late musician on its website by sharing a video of the Stylistics’ 1972 Bell-produced single “People Make the World Go Round.” @CelebritiesBiographerPlus #umzu #chr...

    published: 25 Dec 2022
  • Thom Bell telling a story about Then Came You with Dionne Warwick and the Spinners

    Thom Bell and attorney David Steinberg discuss The Spinners manager Buddy Allen and how he needed a Las Vegas style hit to get the Spinners booked in Vegas and at the same time Dionne Warwick approached Thom and wanted a #1 Song, as she had yet to land one… And that's how "Then Came You" happened.

    published: 23 Dec 2022
  • Tribute to Thom Bell - Philly Sound Legend | TVJ Entertainment Report

    Jamaica News Today - Television Jamaica (TVJ) a Trusted Source for News, Sports & Entertainment. For Jamaican news, sports and weather reports with a mix of reggae music (dancehall, ska, mento), Jamaican entertainment and information shows for the entire family. SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE - https://bit.ly/2wemqUQ For more TVJ videos visit - https://www.televisionjamaica.com For access to LIVE TV go to https://www.1spotmedia.com/#!/live-stream/79336998495 #tvjnews #jamaicanewstoday

    published: 27 Dec 2022
  • The Terry Gross interview with Philly Music Producer Thom Bell!

    http://www.youtube.com/MajesticFlexx (A Danny Whitfield - Majestic Flex Production) Thomas Randolph "Thom" Bell (born January 26, 1943 in Kingston, Jamaica) is an American songwriter and producer, best known as one of the creators of the Philadelphia style of soul music in the 1970's. He moved to Philadelphia as a child. Thom was classically trained, but as a teenager had sung with Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Daryl Hall (of Hall & Oates fame). Bell's first big break in soul music came with Cameo Records in Philadelphia in 1967, where he was introduced to a local group called The Delfonics. Bell brought a smooth, lush style to soul and his production talents yielded several big hits for the group on the Philly Groove label run by their manager Stan Watson, including "La-La (Means I Love Yo...

    published: 28 Dec 2012
  • MFSB - Something For Nothing (Official Audio) ft. Thom Bell

    "Something For Nothing​” by Mother, Father, Sister, Brother​ Listen to MFSB:​ https://MFSB.lnk.to/listenYD Watch more videos by MFSB:​ https://MFSB.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube Subscribe to the official MFSB YouTube channel:​ https://MFSB.lnk.to/subscribeYD #SomethingForNothing​ #MFSB #PIR #PhiladelphiaInternationalRecords #Soul

    published: 08 Jan 2021
  • THOM BELL--SoulMusic Matters (Episode 1)

    The British Ambassador of Soul, David Nathan is opening the archives! In this segment, award-winning producer/writer and Philly Soul pioneer, the late Thom Bell talks about writing and producing the Delfonics classic "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)." SoulMusic Matters is a series dedicated to telling the stories of the songs and artists who have had a global impact, taking the sound of soul around the world. STAY TUNED AND SUBSCRIBE! New episodes release every Friday! For audio licensing inquiries, please email editorial@soulmusic.com

    published: 03 Feb 2023
  • Six Figure Trucking - Week 07 (2024)

    Voice or text - (706)418-5717 (Google Voice Number) Email - thom@midlifetrucker.com My videos are not sanctioned, reviewed, or contributed to by the marketing department. My videos are my own views and do not reflect the views of my employer. Nor any other trucking company or entity.

    published: 27 Feb 2024
  • ‘Sound of Philadelphia’ Producer Thom Bell Dies at 79

    You can now join our mailing list and have access to all our videos. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/9qk7AEY If you would like to donate to "Rock History Music" https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... Support “Rock History Music” on Patreon http://patreon.com/rockhistorychannels HELP SUPPORT ROCK HISTORY MUSIC..CHECK OUT OUR STORE FOR T-SHIRTS, MUGS ETC https://teespring.com/stores/rock-his... OUR NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT https://www.instagram.com/rockhistory... Check out the ‘Rock History Book’ Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0LYdVTf... https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ro... https://tunein.com/podcasts/p1419168/ We have 4 active YouTube Channels featuring John Beaudin Subscribe to this (RockHistoryMusic) Channel https://www.you...

    published: 23 Dec 2022
Thom Bell- Solo Performance 1987, Los Angeles, Wiltern Theater
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Thom Bell- Solo Performance 1987, Los Angeles, Wiltern Theater

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Famous songwriter-producer Thom Bell performs at a fundraiser in Los Angeles in 1987.
https://wn.com/Thom_Bell_Solo_Performance_1987,_Los_Angeles,_Wiltern_Theater
Philadelphia International Records 101 - Thom Bell (Episode 6)
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Philadelphia International Records 101 - Thom Bell (Episode 6)

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How did Thom Bell start his career? Find out in this new episode of P.I.R. 101 Listen to more from Philadelphia International Records: https://PIR.lnk.to/listenYD Subscribe to P.I.R. on YouTube: https://PIR.lnk.to/subscribeYD Follow P.I.R. Facebook: https://PIR.lnk.to/followYD/facebook Instagram: https://PIR.lnk.to/followYD/instagram Website: https://PIR.lnk.to/follow/websitegeneral Sign up to the Philadelphia International Records Newsletter: https://pir.lnk.to/newsletterAY!YD #ThomBell #PhiladelphiaInternationalRecords #PIR101 #50Years #PIR
https://wn.com/Philadelphia_International_Records_101_Thom_Bell_(Episode_6)
Thom Bell Philadelphia Soul Icon Creepy Last Words Before he Died @CelebritiesBiographer 2022 HD
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Thom Bell Philadelphia Soul Icon Creepy Last Words Before he Died @CelebritiesBiographer 2022 HD

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Creepy Last Words Before She Died Thom Bell, Philadelphia Soul Icon, Dies at 79 The songwriter was best known for working with the Stylistics, the Spinners, the Delfonics and more. Thom Bell, the iconic pioneer of Philadelphia soul in the 1970s, died on Thursday in Bellingham, Washington. He was 79. The news was first reported by Philly R&B radio station 105.3 WDAS-FM, with host Patty Jackson saying, “We remember Thom Bell: record producer, arranger and songwriter known for his work with Linda Creed, Gamble and Huff, the many hits, the creators of Philly soul.” The station also paid special tribute to the late musician on its website by sharing a video of the Stylistics’ 1972 Bell-produced single “People Make the World Go Round.” @CelebritiesBiographerPlus #umzu #christopher walker umzu #umzu redwood reddit #umzu morning miracle #chris walker umzu #umzu floracil50 probiotic with lactobacillus rhamnosus and reuteri #umzu black friday sale #umzu cortigon reddit #umzu redwood nitric oxide booster #umzu vitamin d3 #umzu probiotic #umzu choline #choline umzu #umzu zupoo colon cleanse & gut support #umzu redwood #redwood umzu #umzu poo #umzu cortigon #redwood nitric oxide #umzu pre workout #sensolin umzu #zuum pre workout #umzu immune #umzu black friday
https://wn.com/Thom_Bell_Philadelphia_Soul_Icon_Creepy_Last_Words_Before_He_Died_Celebritiesbiographer_2022_Hd
Thom Bell telling a story about Then Came You with Dionne Warwick and the Spinners
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Thom Bell telling a story about Then Came You with Dionne Warwick and the Spinners

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  • Uploaded Date: 23 Dec 2022
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Thom Bell and attorney David Steinberg discuss The Spinners manager Buddy Allen and how he needed a Las Vegas style hit to get the Spinners booked in Vegas and at the same time Dionne Warwick approached Thom and wanted a #1 Song, as she had yet to land one… And that's how "Then Came You" happened.
https://wn.com/Thom_Bell_Telling_A_Story_About_Then_Came_You_With_Dionne_Warwick_And_The_Spinners
Tribute to Thom Bell - Philly Sound Legend | TVJ Entertainment Report
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Tribute to Thom Bell - Philly Sound Legend | TVJ Entertainment Report

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Jamaica News Today - Television Jamaica (TVJ) a Trusted Source for News, Sports & Entertainment. For Jamaican news, sports and weather reports with a mix of reggae music (dancehall, ska, mento), Jamaican entertainment and information shows for the entire family. SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE - https://bit.ly/2wemqUQ For more TVJ videos visit - https://www.televisionjamaica.com For access to LIVE TV go to https://www.1spotmedia.com/#!/live-stream/79336998495 #tvjnews #jamaicanewstoday
https://wn.com/Tribute_To_Thom_Bell_Philly_Sound_Legend_|_Tvj_Entertainment_Report
The Terry Gross interview with Philly Music Producer Thom Bell!
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The Terry Gross interview with Philly Music Producer Thom Bell!

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http://www.youtube.com/MajesticFlexx (A Danny Whitfield - Majestic Flex Production) Thomas Randolph "Thom" Bell (born January 26, 1943 in Kingston, Jamaica) is an American songwriter and producer, best known as one of the creators of the Philadelphia style of soul music in the 1970's. He moved to Philadelphia as a child. Thom was classically trained, but as a teenager had sung with Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Daryl Hall (of Hall & Oates fame). Bell's first big break in soul music came with Cameo Records in Philadelphia in 1967, where he was introduced to a local group called The Delfonics. Bell brought a smooth, lush style to soul and his production talents yielded several big hits for the group on the Philly Groove label run by their manager Stan Watson, including "La-La (Means I Love You)" and "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)," the latter nominated for a Grammy Award in 1970. By 1971, Bell had left the Delfonics to produce another local group, The Stylistics, this time on Avco Records. By then he had teamed up with the Philadelphia born songwriter Linda Creed and Russell Thompkins, Jr., lead singer of the Stylistics. This partnership generated three albums full of memorable tracks. Bell and Creed became one of the era's dominant soul songwriting teams, penning hits such as "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)", "You Are Everything", "Betcha by Golly, Wow", "Break Up to Make Up", and "You Make Me Feel Brand New". In 1972, Bell moved again, this time to Atlantic Records, to produce for The Spinners, who had long been with Motown Records but were not getting the attention they needed on a label packed with stars.[citation needed] Bell revitalized the group, producing five albums including chart success with singles such as "Mighty Love," "Ghetto Child", "I'll Be Around", "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love", and "The Rubberband Man". In 1975, Bell was awarded a Grammy for Best Producer of the Year. In 1976 an album followed with Dionne Warwick, Track of the Cat, but his work was beginning to lose its originality. Subsequently, Bell worked with artists such as Johnny Mathis, Billy Paul, Deniece Williams (her 1982 Top 10 remake of The Royalettes' "It's Gonna Take a Miracle"), James Ingram (his #1 1990 hit "I Don't Have the Heart") and Elton John (his LP "The Thom Bell Sessions," featured back-up by the Spinners and produced the Top 10 hit "Mama Can't Buy You Love.") He even re-teamed briefly, with the Stylistics in 1981. It is for his success with the Philadelphia sound in the 1970s, particularly with the Stylistics and Spinners, that he is remembered best. In June 2006, Bell was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. A December 2008 interview with Bell featured on the Philly Soul box set, Love Train, states he will soon compose a piece for the Philadelphia Orchestra. Past Orchestra members played in MFSB, the house band who played on many Bell productions.
https://wn.com/The_Terry_Gross_Interview_With_Philly_Music_Producer_Thom_Bell
MFSB - Something For Nothing (Official Audio) ft. Thom Bell
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MFSB - Something For Nothing (Official Audio) ft. Thom Bell

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"Something For Nothing​” by Mother, Father, Sister, Brother​ Listen to MFSB:​ https://MFSB.lnk.to/listenYD Watch more videos by MFSB:​ https://MFSB.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube Subscribe to the official MFSB YouTube channel:​ https://MFSB.lnk.to/subscribeYD #SomethingForNothing​ #MFSB #PIR #PhiladelphiaInternationalRecords #Soul
https://wn.com/Mfsb_Something_For_Nothing_(Official_Audio)_Ft._Thom_Bell
THOM BELL--SoulMusic Matters (Episode 1)
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THOM BELL--SoulMusic Matters (Episode 1)

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Thom Bell

Thomas Randolph "Thom" Bell (born January 26, 1943) is a Jamaican-born American songwriter, arranger and producer, best known as one of the creators of the Philadelphia style of soul music in the 1970s. He moved to Philadelphia as a child.

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Bell was classically trained as a musician, but as a teenager had sung with Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Daryl Hall (of Hall & Oates fame). Bell's first big break in soul music came with Cameo Records in Philadelphia where he worked as a session player and arranger. In 1967, he was introduced to a local group called The Delfonics, producing two singles for them on subsidiary label, Moonglow. Bell brought a smooth, lush style to soul music and his production talents yielded several big hits for the group on the Philly Groove label, run by their manager Stan Watson. These included "La-La (Means I Love You)" and "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)," the latter nominated for a Grammy Award in 1970.

Bell had also joined the fast-growing record production company operated by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff in Philadelphia, working as an arranger for acts such as Jerry Butler, Archie Bell & The Drells, The O'Jays and Dusty Springfield. He also arranged some of the early big hits, including the O'Jays' "Back Stabbers", on Gamble & Huff's own record label, Philadelphia International, which they launched in 1971. He also joined the two in setting up a music publishing company for their songs, Mighty Three Music.

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