RIP Thom Bell

@whipsaw Backstabbers is all time! Spinners, Delfonics, Stylistics, Dionne Warwick, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Elton John, Teddy Pendergrass, Archie Bell, Johnny Mathis, Billy Paul, Phyliss Hyman… just so much love ❤️ 

At times I think I prefer the Philly sound over Motown. Thom had much to do with those quality productions, something about the Philly sound is so uplifting and energizing, good memories!

Great read and thanks for sharing. Steve

Absolute legend.

Right on.

Backstabbers by the O’Jays, and The Spinners’ I’ll Be Around, among other classics. I was in high school at the time, so they bring back lots of memories.

RIP

Here's a link to an excellent "oral history" of The Sound of Philadelphia:

TSOP

The Philly sound, and what a sound it is, Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time). RIP

R.I.P. Thom