Archie Bell & the Drells
Archie Bell & the Drells was an American R&B vocal group from Houston, Texas, and one of the main acts produced by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff in the late 1960s before to the duo formed their highly successful label Philadelphia International Records in 1971. The group's hits include "Tighten Up", "I Can't Stop Dancing" (both 1968), "There's Gonna Be a Showdown", "Girl You're Too Young" (1969), "Here I Go Again" (also a UK hit in 1972), "Soul City Walk" (1975), "Let's Groove", "Everybody Have a Good Time" (1977), and "Don't Let Love Get You Down" (1976).
Archie Bell & the Drells | |
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The group in 1968 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Funk, R&B, soul, Southern soul |
| Years active | 1966–1980 |
| Labels | Atlantic Philadelphia International |
| Members | Archie Bell Lee Bell Joe Cross Willie Parnell James Wise Lucious Larkins Billy Butler |
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