Are parents who don't let their kids participate in Halloween misguided? Oct 18, 2008
Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes: Greatest Hits. Grover Washington Jr: Winelight. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Covet this: The new rules for 'Religulous' Oct 6, 2008
The Rev. Jeremiah Cummings, ex-member of the singing group Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, has a weakness for snappy, and expensive, suits. "The people want you to live well," he says. (USA Today -- Life)
Violence in New Iberia Jun 25, 2008
Lady Day wrote on Jun 18, 2008 8:46 AM:" Rev. Ramon Brown, not only are you a pessimist, but you are a doomist. You say fight for our rights, well that has been done, lives have been lost (King, Malcolm, Kennedy(s), etc) and the battle has been won. As a man of God, you know that "freedom" is an action word. You can have freedom, but, if you don't walk in it, you remain in a self-imposed bondage. To quote Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes "you preachers, preach the truth", or shut up. Belief... (New Iberia, LA)
Black Music Since the 70s Jun 19, 2008
Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes under the guidance of writers McFadden and Whitehead were also influential in starting disco. In the early 70s they made the dance tunes Bad Luck and The Love I Lost (Taylor 176). (Suite101.com)
Cyndi's back, with a little help from her friends Jun 4, 2008
"In Set Your Heart, ... we kind of replayed a piece of music from Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Where Are All My Friends," she says. "Of course, that was kind of tricky, because I didn't want to repeat his melody. But it was reminiscent of that time.". (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Lawrence Brown, original member of the 'Blue Notes' Apr 14, 2008
PHILADELPHIA - Lawrence Lloyd Brown, an original member of the rhythm-and-blues group Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, has died ... Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes are known for such songs as "I Miss You," "If You Don't Know Me by Now," "The Love I Lost," "Bad Luck," and "Wake up Everybody.". (Boston Globe)
A mockumentary that's just bluffing Apr 4, 2008
Even better, he's playing a guy named Harold Melvin who's nothing like the Harold Melvin of Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. A satire of the poker world is ultimately redundant. (Boston Globe)
Top Breakup Songs Mar 20, 2008
SFGate: Culture Blog. Breakup Song Hall of Fame. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Class Of 2008 Mar 15, 2008
" The late Jeff Buckley's version of the song was No. 1 at iTunes on March 9, likely on the strength of "American Idol" contestant Jason Castro's rendition on the show recently. THE VENTURES Formed: 1959 Members: Nokie Edwards, Mel Taylor, Bob Bogle, Gerry McGee, Don Wilson First Album: "Walk, Don't Run," 1960 First Billboard Chart Appearance: "Walk, Don't Run" No. 2 on the Hot 100 in 1960 Became Hall of Fame Eligible: 1985 Being Inducted By: John Fogerty (Fogerty entered the Hall of Fame in... (Billboard.com)
Masters of the Sound of Philadelphia to be inducted into rock hall Mar 9, 2008
During a peak nine-month period in 1972-73, they sold more than 10 million records with Billy Paul's "Me Jones," the O'Jays' "Backstabbers" and "Love Train," Harold Melvin lue Notes' "If You Don't Know Me By Now" and the Intruders' "I'll Always Love My Mama.". Phew. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Madonna, John Mellencamp Lead 2008 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Dec 14, 2007
The production/songwriting team wrote hits for a galaxy of stars, including the O'Jays ("Love Train") and Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes ("If You Don't Know Me by Now"). The duo are being inducted in the non-performer category under the newly named Ahmet Ertegun Award, in honor of the. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Old School Dating Nov 8, 2007
Harold Melvin and the BlueNotes. You know how to make me, make me feel so good sowwy, can t find the lyrics, but the ole heads know what I m talking about back to lurksville. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Read on... Nov 8, 2007
Three Songs That Mean A Lot to Me: "One For My Baby," Frank Sinatra"One Step Up," Bruce Springsteen"The Love I Lost" Harold Melvin lue Notes. Favorite Drink: Four shot vanilla latte at The Coffee Bean eaf. (Variety)
Sony BMG Music Entertainment Completes Historic Licensing Deal for Entire Philadelphia International Records Catalog to Bring the Classic Philly Soul Sound to a New Generation Through its Commercial Music Group & Legacy Recordings Aug 11, 2007
Building a stable of Philly-based talent -- including Patti LaBelle, Archie Bell & the Drells, Jerry Butler, the Ebonys, the Intruders, the O'Jays, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Billy Paul, MFSB, the Three Degrees, Teddy Pendergrass, Lou Rawls, to name a few -- PIR recordings reached the tops of the charts from day one, at one point selling more than 10 million records in a nine month period, with hits like Billy Paul's "Me & Mrs. Jones," a Grammy-winning #1 pop and R&B smash, Harold Melvin... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Soul legend Al Green lets his voice be heard on a variety of topics Aug 7, 2007
- Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes and the Mighty Clouds of Joy. "Once, I was on a bill with Clarence Fountain and the Five Alabama Blind Boys. I had never heard them, but they made those people (in the crowd) have a fit. I like that. It makes (performing) interesting, and gives you something to make you want to rise to the occasion.". (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Dating: She's going the distance Jul 26, 2007
putting down my mary is like harold melvin without the bluenotes i ll never go platinum. let me get this clear though did you want me to put it down, or pass it down to you and sexione. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Best in Rhythm and Blues Graces the Stage for Sheffield Center's Benefit Concert Jul 25, 2007
Ashford and Simpson, Russell Thompkins and the New Stylistics and Harold Melvin's Blue Notes with Sharon Paige perform Saturday, August 25, 2007 ... The show, crowned the Old Soul Review will feature Ashford and Simpson, Russell Thompkins & the New Stylistics and Harold Melvin's Blue Notes with Sharon Paige at the Chene Park Music Theater, 2600 Atwater St in Detroit at 7:30 pm ... Harold Melvin's Blue Notes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Daryl Hall is ... ... at home in Kittery Jun 24, 2007
Champions of the sound include the O'Jays and Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. But the Philly R&B/soul sound of the 1960s and early 1970s did not exist in a vacuum and owed some of its style to the popular music coming out of Chicago and Detroit, he said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Tropicana taps Philly sound at new eatery Jun 16, 2007
The record company was founded as a rival to Detroit's Motown label by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, who also struck gold with 1970s hits like "Love Train" by the O'Jays, "Me and Mrs. Jones" by Bill Paul and "Wake Up Everybody" by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. "We'd like to see this as an epicenter of R&B and soul. In the end, how we do will be a function of how well the Trop does. Our fate is intertwined," said Harry Hayman, general manager of TSOP and director of operations at Bynum... (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Pendergrass marks 25th anniversary of accident Jun 11, 2007
Singer Patti LaBelle stopped the show with a rendition of If You Don't Know Me By Now, which Pendergrass sang with Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. LaBelle walked to the wings of the Kimmel stage to sing it directly to Pendergrass. (USA Today -- Life)
Pendergrass lends voice to spine injury benefit Jun 8, 2007
Pendergrass rose through the ranks of the 1960s Philly music scene and eventually took the drummer's seat for R&B's Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. Pendergrass stepped to the front of the Blue Notes as lead singer on hits like If You Don't Know Me By Now and became a star in his own right with the 1977 solo album, Teddy Pendergrass. (USA Today -- Life)
Teddy Pendergrass is celebrating quality of life for all Jun 7, 2007
Over his left shoulder, that's the young Pendergrass in white tie and tails, a gruff-voiced powerhouse as part of Harold Melvin lue Notes, for whom he belted out such classics as The Love I Lost, Wake Up Everybody, and If You Don't Know Me by Now. Over his right, it's the fully grown and sexy Teddy Bear, who stepped into the limelight in the mid-70s. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Dance, dance persecution Jan 12, 2007
Still, Teddy Pendergrass singing "Don't Leave Me This Way" with Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes for six minutes and nine seconds will always be on my iPod. But I can't dance to it, except in my head. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
