Melvin Steals and twin brother Mervin wrote "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love"

By 1972 the Spinners had moved from sitting on the shelf at Motown, to a rejuvenated career with Atlantic Records. Thom Bell at Philadelphia International Records contributed immensely to that success. Mervin and Melvin Steals, twin brothers from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania had a song that they wrote, and they brought it to Thom Bell. "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love" was the 2d single released by The Spinners on this self-titled album, after "I'll Be Around." It was no. 1 on the R&B chart, and no. 4 on the pop chart at Billboard. Melvin and his wife Adrena, about whom the song was penned, tell Tom about their magical, musical journey.

[@ronwhitfield8394]

Awesome interview.....big ups to mr steals and his lovely wife.

[@ronwhitfield8394]

Mr Steals was one my track coaches at Aliquippa Sr High School, Class of 1980, one smooth dude. Aliquippa Road Show. Only high school in western PA without a track.

[@ronwhitfield8394]

Cheyney had an awesome track team.

[@JQ127-c4e]

Another classic Tom! You're batting 1.000!

[@anthonyrobinson6590]

So much much music history in this video!

[@HhEeAaDd]

Great interview! Would love to see you interview Debbie Sledge & Kim Sledge of SISTER SLEDGE next

[@michaells1207]

The Steal bros were in the group Touch of class

[@jaylene.turner6524]

Great interview!

[@knockshinnoch1950]

Great interview. So pleased that you are taking the time to track down these important Soul/R&B pioneers and allowing them to tell their stories and have them preserved for history. A vitally important project that future generations will appreciate.

[@4evertemps]

Love the interview!!!! Keep them coming!!! Vocal group fan!!!

[@tinydancer62]

Love this song.

[@90times4]

Good job

[@janemiller231]

This is is such a fabulous interview about one of my life long favorite songs and the beautiful boys--and a gal--who brought it to being a 1973 hit song in myvhigh scho senior year. Thank you for an inspiring listen.❤