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Archie Bell & the Drells included Bell’s school buddies, Billy Butler, Willie Parnell, and James Wise. This was the lineup that recorded and released its debut hit single, “Tighten Up.”. At first, it was a regional hit before Atlantic Records caught wind of it, secured the band to its label, and had this song become a nationwide hit.
American vocalist and former lead singer of Archie Bell & The Drells. Born September 1, 1944 in Henderson, Texas, USA. Son of Langston and Ruthie Bell, he is the second oldest of seven brothers, including Ricky Bell, USC and NFL football player, and Jerry Bell, former world Karate champion and singer. He also is related to producer Thom Bell.
The Tighten Up was recorded by Archie Bell and the Drells in 1967 in a session backed by the T.S.U Tornadoes.. The song is rumored to have been inspired by band member Billy Butler doing a dance ...
LJF Productions. Singles from Tighten Up. "Tighten Up". Released: February 1968. Tighten Up is an album by American funk band Archie Bell & the Drells, released by Atlantic Records in 1968. The design of the album cover was by Loring Eutemey. Instrumental backing was provided by the T.S.U Tornadoes. Members included Cal Thomas and Will Thomas ...
Jun 6, 2014 · "Tighten Up" - Archie Bell & The Drells (1968)Written by Archie Bell.In the beginning of the song, Bell introduces himself and the Drells as being "from Hous...
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Mar 9, 2013 · Archie Bell & The Drells "Tighten Up" was THE dance smash of 1968...made irresistible with its friendly spoken intro over a seriously funky jingly guitar rif...
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12" 1975 Club Classic :-)
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