Archie Bell & the Drells from Houston, Texas hit #1 R&B/#1 Pop with the certified million-selling dance classic, "Tighten It Up." They also scored several hits produced or supervised by Philly Soul producers Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff such as "I Can't Stop Dancing," "(There's Gonna Be A) Showdown," and "The Soul City Walk." The Drells were -- at varying times -- Archie's brother Lee Bell, James Wise, Joe Cross, Billy Butler, Lucious Larkins and Willie Pernell. Because Bell wanted the group's name to rhyme and to avoid confusion with Harvey, IL based group The Dells, he came up with The Drells.
Born in Henderson, TX on September 1, 1944, Bell grew up in Houston in a household that included seven brothers, including All-American football star Ricky Bell. His mother, Ruthie Bell, sang gospel and made sure her sons were involved in church-based activities. 
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Where Will You Go / Hard Not to Like It / Strategy (2000)
The very best of the very best of Archie (DJ Funk)
Tracks: Dancin' Man - Disco Fever - Disco Showdown - Dont Let Love Get You Down - Everybody Have A Good Time - Glad You Could Make It - How Can I - I Bet I Can Do That Dance Youre Doing - I Cant Get Enough Of Your Love - I Swear You're Beautiful - Its Hard Not To Like You - Ive Been Missing You - Nothing Comes Easy - Old People - On The Road - Real Good Feeling - Right Here Is Where I Want To Be - Show Me How To Dance - Strategy - There's No Other Like You - Tighten Up At The Disco - We Got Em Dancing - Weve Got Somethin - Where Will You Go When The Partys Over - You're The Only One
