Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes - Black & Blue

Artist:

Melvin, Harold

UPC:

886976077822

See Also:

Green, Al (Vocals) White, Barry Hathaway, Donny Hayes, Isaac Gaye, Marvin

Description:

Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes` second album found the group continuing to ride its early peak, featuring the hit "The Love I Lost" (in a six-minute version longer than the one that made the pop Top Ten) and an additional Top Ten R&B hit in "Satisfaction Guaranteed (Or Take Your Love Back)." The album and its "The Love I Lost" single also became milestones for Gamble & Huff productions and Philadelphia soul in general for introducing the dance groove that became so integral to disco. But while the two hits and "Is There a Place for Me" were forceful uptempo tracks, they were balanced by a good number of effective ballads, the only misstep (and a most curious one) being the decision to lead off the album with a cover of "Cabaret." The 2010 CD reissue adds the "Pt. 1" single versions of "The Love I Lost" and "I`m Weak for You" as bonus tracks, and, more importantly, very interesting liner notes spotlighting detailed recollections by MFSB guitarist Bobby Eli. ~ Richie Unterberger

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Cabaret
2. Love I Lost, The
3. It All Depends On You
4. Concentrate On Me
5. Satisfaction Guaranteed (or Take Your Love Back)
6. Is There a Place For Me
7. I`m Weak For You
8. I`m Comin` Home Tomorrow

Album Information

Release Date:

04/29/2008

Type:

Performer

Genre:

R&B

Subgenre:

Philly Soul

Label:

Sony Music Distribution (USA)

Catalog Number:

0778

Original Release Year:

1973

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Runtime:

40 : 4

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