THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.

571-Archie Bell & the Drells-Here I Go Again.

1969-It didn’t chart in the UK until 1972, when reaching Number 11.

Best Bit-At 0.05. There have been some unusual names for backing groups over the years. According to my research ‘Drell’ is a fairly uncommon surname, but is in use. In science fiction a Drell is a ‘Reptilian Humanoid,’ that evolved on the arid world of ‘Rakhana,’ but the most likely reason this band were called the ‘Drells,’ is because it rhymes with ‘Bell.’

Archie Bell was born on September 1st, 1944, in Henderson,Texas, United States. He is the second oldest of seven brothers, his brother Ricky Bell, (1955-1984) was a professional American football player, Bell is also related to the record producer Thom Bell (see also best songs 765.)

Archie Bell formed ‘Archie Bell & the Drells’ in 1966, with his friends James Wise, Willie Parnell, and Billy Butler, they were active until 1981, but reformed to tour some 20 years later, which continued until 2016. They released seven studio Albums between 1968-1979, the first three were on ‘Atlantic Records’, and the other four were recorded for ‘Philadelphia International’ records. There was also an eighth Album released on ‘Becket Records’ in 1981, which was the only solo Album recorded by Archie Bell. On the singles chart their biggest success was ‘Tighten Up,’ which gave them a Billboard Number 1 song in 1968, although it never charted in the UK. While in the UK, this song was their biggest hit, but failed to make the American chart.

‘Here I Go Again’ was co-written by the legendary song writing duo of Kenny Gamble, and Leon Huff (see also best songs 1001-896-725-648 and 322,) and was taken from Archie Bell & the Drells third studio Album ‘There’s Gonna Be a Showdown,’ from 1969. Largely ignored upon it’s initial release, it would gain popularity over the next three years in the UK, due to interest from ‘Northern Soul’ fans (see also best songs 845,) who would request the song in nightclubs, which led to it becoming a surprise hit single in the UK, when it reached Number 11 in 1972. The band would have further British success during the ‘Disco’ era, when ‘The Soul City Walk’ made Number 13 in 1975.

‘I should have learned my lesson, you hurt me before, but every time I see you, I keep runnin’ back for more.