Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes* – Wake Up Everybody

Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Wake Up Everybody album cover

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Label:	Philadelphia International Records – PZ 33808
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Terre Haute Press
Country:	US
Released:	1975
Genre:	Funk / Soul
Style:	Soul, Disco

Tracklist

A1	Wake Up Everybody Arranged By – Bobby Martin Written-By – G. McFadden, J. Whitehead, V. Carstarphen*	7:30
A2	Keep On Lovin' You Arranged By – Bobby Martin Written-By – G. McFadden, J. Whitehead, V. Carstarphen*	3:40
A3	You Know How To Make Me Feel So Good Arranged By – Bobby Martin Vocals [Female Vocalist] – Sharon Paige Written-By – K. Gamble, L. Huff*	5:17
B1	Don't Leave Me This Way Arranged By – Norman Harris Written-By – C. Gilbert, K. Gamble, L. Huff*	6:08
B2	Tell The World How I Feel About 'Cha Baby Arranged By – Bobby Martin Written-By – G. McFadden, J. Whitehead, V. Carstarphen*	5:54
B3	To Be Free To Be Who We Are Arranged By – Ronnie Baker* Written-By – G. McFadden, J. Whitehead, V. Carstarphen*	5:09
B4	I'm Searching For A Love Arranged By – Norman Harris Vocals [Female Vocalist] – Sharon Paige Written-By – K. Gamble, L. Huff*	5:23

Companies, etc.

Copyright © – CBS Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – CBS Inc.
Recorded At – Sigma Sound Studios
Mastered At – Frankford/Wayne Recording Labs
Mastered At – Customatrix
Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute
Distributed By – CBS Records
Record Company – CBS Inc.
Published By – Mighty Three Music
Published By – Blackwood Music Inc.

Credits

Design – Ed Lee
Engineer – Jay Mark, Joe Tarsia
Engineer [Assistant] – Jim Gallagher, Mike Hutchinson*
Featuring – Theodore Pendergrass*
Illustration – Edward Soyka*
Lacquer Cut By – N.S.*
Music By – MFSB
Performer [Music By] – MFSB
Photography By – Don Hunstein
Producer – Kenneth Gamble And Leon Huff*

Notes

Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute pressing denoted by "T1" or "T2" etch in runouts.
Issued with stiff-paper lyric inner sleeve.

"o" and "MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA." are stamped in runouts.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Rights Society: BMI
Matrix / Runout (Label A): AL 33808
Matrix / Runout (Label B): BL 33808
Matrix / Runout (Runout A, variant 1): o T1 P.I.R. AL-33808-1E MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS C8
Matrix / Runout (Runout B, variant 1): o T1 P.I.R. AL-33808-1D MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS H11
Matrix / Runout (Runout A, variant 2): o T 2 P.I.R. AL-33808-1D MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS
Matrix / Runout (Runout B, variant 2): o T 2 P.I.R. AL-33808-1E MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS
Matrix / Runout (Runout A, variant 3): o T 2 P.I.R. AL-33808-1D MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS A
Matrix / Runout (Runout B, variant 3): o T 1 P.I.R. AL-33808-1E MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS E21
Matrix / Runout (Runout A, variant 4): T2 P.I.R. AL-33808-1D MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS B7
Matrix / Runout (Runout B, variant 4): T1 P.I.R. AL-33808-1D MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS G

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Wake Up Everybody (LP, Album, Stereo)	Philadelphia International Records, Philadelphia International Records	PIR 69193, S PIR 69193	UK	1975
Recently Edited	Wake Up Everybody (LP, Album, Stereo)	Philadelphia International Records, Philadelphia International Records	PIR 69193, PZ 33808	Europe	1975
New Submission	Wake Up Everybody (LP, Album)	Columbia, Philadelphia International Records	KZ 33808	Canada	1975
New Submission	Wake Up Everybody (LP, Album)	Philadelphia International Records	ZX 33808	US	1975
New Submission	Wake Up Everybody (LP, Album, Promo)	Philadelphia International Records	PZ 33808	US	1975

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Reviews

jeanjac Jul 18, 2023
Another example that reveals the innate ability of some Italian DJs (and the blindness of record companies). As soon as this album came out in autumn 1975 the DJs immediately chose the track 'Don't Leave Me This Way' as the best. Certainly others were just as good (like the title track) but that one hit the mark right away. The record was obviously an American import (very normal at the time, there were thousands of copies on sale) and Radio Milano International played it continuously making it a no. 1 in their chart. And the single 45 rpm didn't even exist! So much so that, the following year, when Thelma Houston's version came out, people already knew that song well, indeed some considered it a slightly inferior version. We already knew.
isaacmusicman Mar 14, 2023
Edited 2 months ago
Album Revolution #4:

It was almost time, and everyone knew it....Even the success of "True Be True" couldn't derail the fact that "Teddy Pendergrass" was getting ready to go Solo, and it would eventually be a disaster for "Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes"....But, before that happen, the group released "Wake Up Everybody"....

This wonderful wonderful, wonderful, Ultimate, Ultimate. Ultimate, Ultimate, Ultimate, Ultimate Crown Jewel, was my favorite, favorite, favorite album by them!!!!

The "Title Track" is the Ultimate call to action song.....The Lyrics and Music blended hand in hand....As powerful as it is, it is a shame that no one ever took it's advise!!!! The only thing that seemed a little off is that, it felt like a "Teddy Pendergrass" Solo Record...

"Keep On Lovin' You" is a very nice and Groovy joint, that highlights "Teddy's" Vocals to the tee....

"You Know How To Make Me Feel So Good" featuring "Sharon Paige", once again have "Harold", "Teddy" and "Sharon" trading Vocals on a beautiful sultry track.....

"Don't Leave Me This Way" is a perfect song for "Teddy's" Vocals.....I don't care what anyone says....I know that "Thelma Houston's" version was a World Wide #1 Hit, but this version is the BEST version!!!!!

"Tell The World How I Feel About 'Cha Baby" is another Groovy joint, that would light up the Dance Floor.....

"To Be Free To Be Who We Are" was one of those perfect songs to make the album flow (it is also self explanatory) .....

The closing track, "I'm Searching For A Love" featuring "Sharon Paige" singing Lead Vocals rounds out the album nicely, even though I never understood why it was on here.....

This is where "Teddy" took his exit...He would go on to become one of the most Dynamic entertainers of our time!!! But, once again, that spelled some doom for the group, even though "Harold" and "The Blue Notes" were able to survive....

Even though it was an end of an era (and their Album Revolution), "Wake Up Everybody" is a true treasure…

PS: 3/4/2024: Thank you, "pageonederful" for the info on "Sharon Paige"....That's why I LOVE this Music Community!!!!!!!!!
RhythmicBliss Oct 29, 2017
Edited 6 years ago
Probably the best HM&BN album out there in my opinion. Serious soul sounds here with smooth jams both up beat funky and laid back style. This album opened up an area of sound and continues to influence many artist today. This is an absolute must for your HM&BN collection if not your 70's soul collection.