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The Stylistics

This group was formed in 1968 and dished out hits, after hits, after hits throughout the 70s.
With sweet melodic harmonies and a piercing high tenor, counter tenor in falsetto from lead singer, Russell Thompkins, they thrilled audiences around the world.
The Stylistics chalked up 12 straight top 10 Billboard and R&B hits. This included 5 gold singles from 1971 through 1974. Songs such as, "Betcha! By Golly Wow", "Break Up to Make Up", "You Make Me Feel Brand New", "You Are Everything", "Rokin' Roll Baby", Let's Put It All Together", "People Make the World Go Round", and many others.
In this issue, we will look at, "You Are Everything."

You Are Everything

Today I saw somebody.
Who looked just like you 
She walked like you do.
I thought it was you

As she turned the corner 
I called out your name 
I felt so ashamed 
When it wasn't  you


You are everything
And everything is you
Oh, you are everything.
And everything is you
Oh, you are everything 
And everything is you.

How can I forget
When each face that I see
Bring back memories 
Of being with you

I just can't go on 
Living life as I do
Comparing each girl to you
Knowing they won't do 
They're not you.

You are everything.
And everything is you..

Writers: Thom Bell and Linda Creed
Genre: Philidelphia Soul
Released in 1971
AVCO Records.