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The Stylistics "Betcha By Golly, Wow": How Russell Thompkins Jr. Created Soul Magic!

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In this video, we explore the legendary soul group, The Stylistics, and their journey to the top of the R&B world with Russell Thompkins Jr.'s iconic falsetto. We’ll dive into the making of Betcha By Golly, Wow—one of their greatest hits—and discuss the Philly soul movement that defined the 1970s. Stay tuned for my reaction to The New Stylistics and how they’ve continued the legacy! #TheStylistics #RussellThompkinsJr #BetchaByGollyWow #PhillySoul #MusicMindset #SoulMusic #RnBReaction [Click To Thank/Support Mr. Mindset](https://cash.app/$thankmindset)

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The Stylistics are an American Philadelphia soul group that achieved their greatest chart success in the 1970s. They formed in 1968, with a lineup of singers Russell Thompkins Jr., Herb Murrell, Airrion Love, James Smith, and James Dunn. All of their U.S. hits were ballads characterized by the falsetto of Russell Thompkins Jr. and the production of Thom Bell. During the early 1970s, the group had twelve consecutive R&B top ten hits including "Stop, Look, Listen", "You Are Everything", "Betcha by...

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