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Bell and James was a soul group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formed by Leroy Bell (drums, guitar) and Casey James (guitar, bass, keyboards), both played in Special Blend before beginning to write songs together. Bell's uncle Thom Bell got them signed to Gamble & Huff as songwriters.[1] They wrote tunes for Elton John, MFSB, The O'Jays, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Freda Payne, and others, before A&M Records took notice and signed them to a full album deal in 1978. Two albums and several pop hits followed.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
| Year |
Title |
Chart Positions[3] |
| US Pop Singles |
US Black Singles |
| 1979 |
"Livin' it Up (Friday Night)" |
#15 |
#7 |
| 1979 |
"Shakedown" |
- |
#65 |
| 1979 |
"You Never Know What You've Got" |
- |
#54 |
| 1980 |
"Only Make Believe" |
- |
#50 |
[edit] References
- ^ Biography, Allmusic.com
- ^ a b Billboard, Allmusic.com
- ^ Billboard Singles. Allmusic.com.
