Archie Bell & the Drells scored a left-field number one hit in 1968 with "Tighten Up," which epitomized the virtues of their music: funky, exuberant, danceable soul out for a rousing good time. Born in Henderson, TX, Bell grew up in Houston and began singing in church. In junior high, he joined a vocal group called Little Pop & the Fireballs, and formed the Drells in high school with friends James ...more
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- Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia
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- Archie Bell
- Tighten Up/I Can't Stop Dancing
- Liner Notes
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- Rock N' Roll Hits: Golden 1968
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