Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
Harold Melvin's Blue Notes had already logged eighteen years on the circuit — through shifting lineups and shifting styles since 1954 — by the time they signed with Philadelphia International in 1972. Melvin ran the group like a drill sergeant: fines for lateness, rehearsals stretched for hours until a single vocal line sat right, the kind of professionalism forged by decades of chitlin' circuit economics, where a sloppy show could cost a booking.
The full story is in Philadelphia Soul.
At a glance
- Active
- 1954–1997
- From
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Records in the issues
- 2 (1973–1975)
- Original label
- Philadelphia International Records
- Listening guide track
- “If You Don't Know Me By Now”
Listen
In the Philadelphia Soul listening guide: “If You Don't Know Me By Now”
In the issues
- Philadelphia SoulPrincipal · 1967-1980 · Members
Philadelphia Soul is a music scene from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1967–1980. Its principal artists include Gamble & Huff, The O'Jays, MFSB and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 12 dated events.
