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The Stylistics formed in 1968, when members of the Philadelphia soul groups the Monarchs and the Percussions joined forces after their respective band dissolved. And the lush yet graceful productions of Bell, which helped make the Stylistics one of the most successful soul groups of the first half of the '70s. All of their hits were ballads, graced by the soaring falsetto of Russell Thompkins, Jr. Fatboy Slim Norman Cook Collection Rar there.ĭolby Pcee Needs To Be Installed. During the early '70s, the band had 12 straight Top Ten hits, including 'You Are Everything,' 'Betcha by Golly, Wow,' 'I'm Stone in Love With You,' 'Break Up to Make Up,' and 'You Make Me Feel Brand New.' Of all their peers, the Stylistics were one of the smoothest and sweetest soul groups of their era. Heavy D Heavy Hitz Zip Rating: 5,0/5 4119reviewsĬollection of The Stylistics After the Spinners and the O'Jays, the Stylistics were the leading Philly soul group produced by Thom Bell.
