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Thom Bell: He Rang In the Hits
Thom Bell has been called "the black Burt Bacharach" -- and for very good reason. The string of hits he's written and produced is impressive.
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Thom Bell has been called "the black Burt Bacharach" -- and for very good reason. The string of hits he's written and produced is impressive.

Paul McCartney liked to step out of his "Beatle" role to see if he could work magic for other artists. That included some secret identities.

The late Jim Steinman was known for bombastic productions with Meat Loaf. But a closer look at his lyrics reveals a subtler side.

Part of the '60s group The Merry-Go-Round, Emitt Rhodes now has a voice and sensibility all his own.

He wrote about everything from drug addiction to politics, love, UFOS, and even warthogs.