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Harold Melvin June.25.1939 - March.24.1997

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the Blue Notes were an American singing group, one of the most popular Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. The group's repertoire included soul, R&B, doo-wop, and disco. Founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the early 1950s as The Charlemagnes, the group is most noted for several hits on Gamble and Huff's Philadelphia International label between 1972 and 1976, although they performed and recorded until Melvin's death in 1997.

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Harold Melvin's Blue Notes Biography

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The Blue Notes were formed over thirty five years ago in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During those years they succeeded in their goal to reach the highest of heights in the world of music. They went on to become superstars by attaining national as well as international recognition. They have performed at Carnegie Hall, The Forum, Hollywood Bowl, Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Palladium in London . Their vocal talents and choreographic genius have always marked them 'specialists' in the trade. Among their credits, they have recordings of singles and albums that have reached Gold and Platinum status "If You Don't Know Me By Now" was nominated for a Grammy Award, "The Love I Lost" "Bad Luck" "Wake Up Everybody" the list of hits become endless.

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Harold Melvin Biography

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Harold Melvin was one of the driving forces behind Philadelphia soul, leading his group the Blue Notes to the top of the charts during their stint on Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff's Philadelphia International label. Despite Melvin's billing out front, the Blue Notes' focal point was lead singer and onetime drummer Teddy Pendergrass, whose surging baritone graced the Blue Notes' recordings during their glory years of 1972-1975 and gave them a truly distinctive sound. Their output ranged from sweeping, extended proto-disco dance tracks to silky, smoldering ballads, all wrapped up in Gamble and Huff's lushly orchestrated production.

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Harlold Melvins Bluenotes

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The group, originally known as “The Charlemagnes” was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the early 1950s. However in the 1960's the name was changed to Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, which soon went on to record several hits on Gamble & Huff’s Philadelphia International label between 1972 and 1976. After Harold Melvin’s, the founder and lead singer, untimely death in 1997, the Blue Notes regrouped and went on to perfect something that was already perfected.

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Harold Melvin Memorial

Source: American Artists

Harold Melvin was born in Philadelphia and started his singing career at high school functions, on street corners and in local nightclubs. Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes signed with Philadelphia International Records in 1971 and recorded a string of Platinum and Gold hits, including Bad Luck, If You Don't Know Me By Now, I Miss You, Where Are My Friends, and Wake up Everybody. During the years, Harold has launched the careers of many artists, including Teddy Pendergrass, Billy Paul, Bunny Siegler and Sharon Paige.

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