Which song firmly established the rhythmic sound of the wah-wah guitar in 1970s black pop? It might be cheerful and happy, like the stepwise burst upward at the beginning of the chorus of Lennon & McCartney’s “Penny Lane.” It might also be cheerfully tender, like the major 6th leap at the start of the verse of The Stylistic’s “You Make Me Feel Brand New” (Thom Bell, Linda Creed). "Tear the Roof Off the Sucker"

Kenneth Gamble, along with partners Leon Huff and Thom Bell, was responsible for discovering and nurturing numerous R&B and soul performers during the heyday of their Philadelphia International Records label in the 1970s and '80s. They worked with many artists but were best known weaving a string of Top Ten million-sellers into the tapestry of Stylistics three gold albums---The Stylistics (1971) Round Two (1972) and Rock and Roll Baby (1973). Her talents as a lyricist were teamed with Philadelphia International Records most noted composer-producer-arranger Thom Bell in 1971. It needs to be pointed out once more that we’re not talking about a rule here. One such song that captures this dynamic perfectly is The Stylistics’ 1971 hit “People Make The World Go Round.” Penned by the prolific Philly Soul songwriting duo Thom Bell and Linda Creed, “People…” is an elegant and impassioned and world-weary take on the tensions and unpleasant inner workings of our society. Producer/arranger Thom Bell and lyricist Linda Creed helped brand the Sound of Philadelphia as the preeminent music during the first half of the 1970s. Shoot for the Stars is the work of … Owned since 1973 by pioneering songwriting partners Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff and Thom Bell, the Philadelphia International records building was sold to a company called Dranoff Properties (who intend to build a 47-story SLS International hotel and luxury condominium).

Which of the following artists was produced by Thom Bell? a. "Freddie's Dead" b. A. By Dan DeLuca, Inquirer Music Critic POSTED: June 10, 2013 ‘Gamble-Huff-Bell Music.” The first two names listed on the sign above the doorway at the Philadelphia International Records offices at 309 S. Broad St. are those most closely associated with the sophisticated soul music that became universally known as “The Sound of Philadelphia” in the late 1960s and early 1970s. a. the Stylistics b. the O'Jays c. Teddy Pendergrass d. the Wailers. The Creed and Bell collaboration produced an impressive array of Top 40 hits. Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon is in tragic company.

1, joining releases by the Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, and XXXTentacion. It’s the fourth posthumously released rap album to enter the Billboard pop chart at No.