@Queentaushyiab @rnbsouleffect_tv #MusicNews Legendary Songwriter and Record Producer Thom Bell has passed away at age 79 🙏🏽🕊️💜. Jamaican-born American record producer, arranger and songwriter known as one of the creators of Philadelphia soul in the 1970s. He is best known for his success with the Philadelphia sound in the 1970s, particularly with the Delfonics, Stylistics and Spinners. In June 2006, Bell was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2016, Bell was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. "La-La (Means I Love You)" and "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time),"the latter nominated for a Grammy Award in 1970. Thom Bell - "The Stylistics" Bell and Linda 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", "You Make Me Feel Brand New," and "I'm Stone in Love with You" (the latter with Anthony Bell). Thom Bell - "The Spinners" In 1972, Bell agreed to produce The Spinners for Atlantic Records. The group, who had long been with Motown Records, had joined Atlantic after failing to get the attention they wanted. It was the start of a successful collaboration that lasted for seven years and eight original albums. Bell revitalized the group, producing five gold albums that included chart success with singles such as "I'll Be Around", "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love", "Games People Play", and "The Rubberband Man".In 1974, he was awarded a Grammy for Best Producer of the Year. Thom Bell - "Deniece Williams" Bell had success with Deniece Williams, including her R&B #1 and Top 10 re-make of The Royalettes' "It's Gonna Take a Miracle" in 1982. Thom Bell - "James Ingram" James Ingram with "I Don't Have the Heart" in 1990 (Bell's second #1 pop hit). #ThomBell #Songwriter #RecoordProducer #TheSpinners #DenieceWilliams #Legend #JamesIngram #RnBSouleffectTv https://www.instagram.com/p/CmfV4--MQxO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
