Archie Bell (born in Henderson, Texas on September 1, 1944) & the Drells we… Read Full Bio ↴Archie Bell (born in Henderson, Texas on September 1, 1944) & the Drells were a Houston soul vocal group, one of the main acts on Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff's Philadelphia International Records. The band's hits include "Tighten Up" and "I Can't Stop Dancing" (both 1968), "The Soul City Walk" (1976), and "Everybody Have A Good Time" (1977).
Bell, the brother of American footballer Ricky Bell (1955-1984), moved to Houston as a young boy and formed the group in 1966 with his friends James Wise, Willie Parnell and Billy Butler. They signed with local label Ovid.
After a spell in Vietnam for Archie, the group released Tighten Up, which was picked up by Atlantic for distribution and toppped both the R&B and pop charts. The song's line "we dance just as good as we walk" was a little ironic given that Archie had been shot in the leg and was consigned to a military hospital bed at the time.
The phenomenal success of the single prompted the band to rush out an album, despite their incapacitated leader.
In 1969, after Bell had left the army, the group recorded their first full album with Gamble and Huff, I Can't Stop Dancing, which reached number 28 on the R&B chart.
After mediocre chart showings in the late '70s, the group split in 1980. Archie Bell later released one solo album on Beckett Records.
Bell, the brother of American footballer Ricky Bell (1955-1984), moved to Houston as a young boy and formed the group in 1966 with his friends James Wise, Willie Parnell and Billy Butler. They signed with local label Ovid.
After a spell in Vietnam for Archie, the group released Tighten Up, which was picked up by Atlantic for distribution and toppped both the R&B and pop charts. The song's line "we dance just as good as we walk" was a little ironic given that Archie had been shot in the leg and was consigned to a military hospital bed at the time.
The phenomenal success of the single prompted the band to rush out an album, despite their incapacitated leader.
In 1969, after Bell had left the army, the group recorded their first full album with Gamble and Huff, I Can't Stop Dancing, which reached number 28 on the R&B chart.
After mediocre chart showings in the late '70s, the group split in 1980. Archie Bell later released one solo album on Beckett Records.
Everybody Have a Good Time
Archie Bell and The Drells Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Everybody Have a Good Time' by these artists:
Archie Bell The Drells Everybody have a good time (right now) Everybody have a good…
Jamie Lono People come together and spread your love around (Spread you…
The Darkness Anticipation, too much to bear Maybe I'm crazy, but there's …
The Darkness (Rock/Pop) (Hey) (Hey) Woke up in the morning light Today is the day t…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Archie Bell and The Drells:
a Showdown Say man, they tell me you think you're pretty good Don't…
Don Ooh, don't let love get you down Ooh, don't let love…
Don't Let Love Get You Down Ooh, don't let love get you down Ooh, don't let love…
I Can (Oh, no, I just can't stop) I just can't stop dancin'…
I Can't Stop Dancing (Oh, no, I just can't stop) I just can't stop dancin'…
I Love My Baby Ooh, I love my baby I said I love, love Love my…
I Love You Ooh, don't let love get you down Ooh, don't let love…
I've Been Trying I've been tryin' Lord knows that I've been tryin' To underst…
In the Midnight Hour I'm gonna wait til the midnight hour That's when my love…
Knock On Wood I don't want to lose the good thing that I've…
Let's Groove Let's groove tonight Share the spice of life Baby slice it…
Love Will Rain On You Oh! No! No! No! Chotto ma ga sashitanda Sou, boku wa kimi…
Monkey Time There's a place right across town, whenever you're ready Wh…
One Night Affair Hey, wine me and dine me Take me in a way…
Over Your Shoulder My mind was made up a long time ago You were…
Patches I was born and raised down in Alabama On a farm…
Showdown Say man, they tell me you think you're pretty good Don't…
There's Gonna Be A Showdown Say man, they tell me you think you're pretty good Don't…
Tighten Up Hi everybody, I'm Archie Bell of the Drells of Houston,…
Tighten Up Part 2 Hi everybody. I'm Archie Drell and the Drells from Houston,…
Tighten Up Pt. 1 Hi everybody, I'm Archie Bell of the Drells of Houston,…
Tighten' Up Hi everybody. I'm Archie Drell and the Drells from Houston,…
Who's Loving You When I had you I treated you bad And wrong my dear And…
Wrap It Up I've been watchin' you for days now baby I just love…
You When I had you I treated you bad And wrong my dear And…
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musiclover59
One of the greatest disco songs ever, right after GQ's "Disco Nights" and Heatwave's "Boogie Nights".
Bratislav Bonita
What a gorgeous piece of music! Outstanding. One of my disco favourites. Heavy, heavy, heavy. You love it, you're my friend. Peace.
Garry arden
One of my Archie Bell favourites, love the energy it brings, the Philly machine in full flow, brilliant.
Sheila Johnson
Garry arden ,much love from the drells, Archie bell wooow!!!!🌹😁
BGood 2Life
H Town music lovers should Archie Bell & The Drells belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Give your thumbs up for the local guys.
marco cipriani
incredible track!!! Pure Power....one of the best disco track of the roaring '70ies. Thank you for the long version!!!!!
LIRRM1
ONE OF MY FAVORITES BY THEM THE PHILLY SOUND IS ON FIRE HERE.I THINK THE RHYTHM SECTION ON THIS ON IS INSTANT FUNK OR ATLEAST THE BASS PLAYER IS.LOVE IT!!
Julio Diaz
The album which has this song is one my favorite albums of all time. Pure magic!
George Johnson
This is a quality cut that I loved from the first listen. Thanks!
Aaron C
Back in the day when this track dropped I always went off into one (seriously)...... ABSOLUTELY SUPERB. .
Listening to it now still makes the hairs at the back of my neck stand on end.
Great music, me ah tell you.