The Spinners developed from a Motown-associated R&B vocal group into a major part of Philadelphia soul. Their work with producer and songwriter Thom Bell joined individual lead voices to close harmonies, dance...
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14 catalog entries, grouped by year.
About The Spinners
The Spinners developed from a Motown-associated R&B vocal group into a major part of Philadelphia soul. Their work with producer and songwriter Thom Bell joined individual lead voices to close harmonies, dance rhythms and orchestral arrangements. I'll Be Around and Could It Be I'm Falling in Love belong to that partnership, while later repertoire includes Games People Play and The Rubberband Man.
Artist background sources
The Spinners - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame biography
Motown-to-Philadelphia progression, Thom Bell collaboration, harmony and orchestral sound, and representative repertoire. Induction-year inconsistencies, rankings and current personnel are omitted. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
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They Just Can't Stop It (The Games People Play)
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Soul favoritesThe Spinners developed from a Motown-associated R&B vocal group into a major part of Philadelphia soul. Their work with producer and songwriter Thom Bell joined individual lead voices to close harmonies, dance...
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This Motown song, co-written by Stevie Wonder, became The Spinners' biggest hit on the label.
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Loyalty in a relationship
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Could It Be I'm Falling in Love
The SpinnersReported release: 1972Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #47One of the group's biggest hits Showcases the lead vocals of Philippe Wynne
View background statusOne of a Kind (Love Affair)
The SpinnersRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #82The Spinners developed from a Motown-associated R&B vocal group into a major part of Philadelphia soul. Their work with producer and songwriter Thom Bell joined individual lead voices to close harmonies, dance...
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Power of love to overcome challenges
View background statusPower of love to overcome challenges
View background status1976
Producer Thom Bell wrote the song about his son, who was teased for being overweight.
View background statusProducer Thom Bell's son, who was teased for being overweight
View background status1977
The Rubberband Man
The SpinnersReported release: 1976Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #81Producer Thom Bell's son, who was teased for being overweight
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A cover of The Four Seasons' song about trying to win back a lost love.
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Cupid/I've Loved You for a Long Time
The SpinnersReported release: 1980Date needs verification
Source year-end #29A medley combining Sam Cooke's "Cupid" with an original composition.
View background statusWorking My Way Back to You/Forgive Me, Girl
The SpinnersRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #14A cover of The Four Seasons' song about trying to win back a lost love.
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1960-2025. Each year contains 150 selections.