Album: Black & Blue by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (1973)
Genre: Soul | Style: Urban/R&B
Format: Album

Artist Background: Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes were one of the finest soul groups of the '70s, based in Philadelphia, PA. Led by the great Harold Melvin, they formed as early as 1954, but struggled for many years until they finally broke through in 1972, much thanks to then-new lead singer Teddy Pendergrass, whose powerful, expressive baritone, alternating between singing and screaming, counts as one of the most distinctive voices in soul music. With the addition of Pendergrass, and the ornate, orchestral pr... Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Soul, Urban/R&B, 1970s, Album

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Black & Blue

Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

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