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Thom Bell, the Grammy-winning producer, writer and arranger who helped perfect the Sound of Philadelphia of the 1970s with the inventive, orchestral settings of such hits as the Spinners Ill Be Around and the Stylistics Betcha by Golly, Wow, has died at age 79.

His best known productions included the Spinners' "I'll Be Around," the Stylistics' "Betcha by Golly, Wow" and the Delfonics' "La-La (Means I Love You)."

Bell's other hits included the Delfonics' "La-La (Means I Love You)," the Stylistics' "You Make Me Feel Brand New," Joe Simon's "Drowning in the Sea of Love" and Elton John's "Mama Can't Buy You Love."

Grammy-winning producer Thom Bell, credited with helping create the Sound of Philadelphia, died at 79 in December 2022.

TheGrio compiled its list of the 10 best Black music producers in history, excluding Quincy Jones, but only because he's the best.

The three Philadelphia and soul legends will be the focus of the new documentary from Warner Music, Imagine Documentaries, and Jigsaw Productions

Warner Music Entertainment is partnering with Imagine Documentaries and Jigsaw Productions on The Sound of Philadelphia, an upcoming documentary that will celebrate the history of the Philly Soul music genre. Alex Gibney (Enron: ...

The Sound of Philadelphia chronicles the legendary songwriting and production partnership behind Philadelphia International

A film about Philadelphia International Records (PIR) masterminds Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff and Thom Bell is now set.

Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff and Thom Bell tell the tale of Philly soul. Leon Huff, Thom Bell and Kenneth Gamble (from left) in Philadelphia in 1973. Credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. From scorching message songs to sexy ballads, laidback steppers to boogie joints, the catalog of Philadelphia International Records (PIR) is both unmistakably bold and warmly enticing. Spearheaded by the influential songwriting and production partnership of Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, along with invaluabl...