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Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes1973

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Artist: Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
Released: 1 October 1973
Label: Philadelphia International Records
Catalogue number: KZ 32407
Format: 12″ Vinyl
Country: US
Tracks: 8, 40:07

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Features "The Love I Lost" and captures Teddy Pendergrass's raw, emotionally exposed vocals within the group format, with Bobby Martin's string arrangement supplying sophisticated framing without ever softening the emotional blow.

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The original 12″ vinyl: Philadelphia International Records KZ 32407, 1973.

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Track list

A1Cabaret1:46
A2The Love I Lost6:28
A3It All Depends on You4:54
A4Concentrate on Me3:15
A5Satisfaction Guaranteed (Or take Your Love Back)3:33
B1Is There a Place for Me7:02
B2I'm Weak for You6:55
B3I'm Comin' Home Tomorrow6:14

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