Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes - PBS Night Music 9/6/86

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  • Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
  • Here’s a show I was hired to do the music production on for PBS that featured Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes, Dee Dee Sharp, The Majors and The Silhouettes. After all these years I still had a VHS copy and proud to had worked with so many talented artist and musicians that I grew up listening to that night. Watch at the very end where the guys do a promo for WHYY. More to come.....Enjoy!
    Dan McKeown

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  • @rondmc44
    @rondmc44 10 місяців тому +14

    Of course there will be another Teddy P., but this guy has got it!!

  • @WoodieDaniels-t9j
    @WoodieDaniels-t9j 11 місяців тому +52

    There's only one Teddy Pendergrass but this guy is pretty good

    • @adamrobinson2078
      @adamrobinson2078 10 місяців тому +6

      That's Teddy Pendergrass if you ordered him of off Wish

    • @kimberlyjackson3660
      @kimberlyjackson3660 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@adamrobinson2078😂

    • @wftyler9680
      @wftyler9680 2 місяці тому +1

      Man please! Only thing *this* dude does even *remotely* as good as TP is sweat. 😂😂
      Donnell Gillespie is the only lead they’ve had that comes close to TP

    • @jodean2823
      @jodean2823 2 місяці тому

      Temu teddy

  • @chichijima4257
    @chichijima4257 8 місяців тому +16

    My generation was the best and thank to those who brought us good music with their own talent. Wish I had a Time Machine and bring them back. May God. Bless all this Soul brothers were ever they are.

  • @ktmpc1
    @ktmpc1 11 місяців тому +21

    The best set of Blue Notes since the ORIGINALS..

    • @user-ze7rm3st5v
      @user-ze7rm3st5v 10 місяців тому +1

      No. Bullshit.

    • @darnelljones3765
      @darnelljones3765 10 місяців тому

      These guys did a great job! Every singer has a great voice and a lot of Soul! I finally got a chance to see Harold Melvin perform the "rap" part on "I Miss You"! I am overjoyed!

  • @lanoralowry2280
    @lanoralowry2280 3 місяці тому +10

    I'm loving this ❤ still here 2024❤

  • @anthonygrant1165
    @anthonygrant1165 11 місяців тому +19

    Wow what an excellent performance..especially the guy that replaced Teddy Pendergrass..this is the best Harold Melvin tribute nucleus ever

  • @twilliams2433
    @twilliams2433 11 місяців тому +19

    Wonderful evening of entertainment...Thanks for sharing. The Philly sound is great.

  • @muhjm1946
    @muhjm1946 11 місяців тому +16

    There’s no doubt that they sound very very very good. Bring a lot of memories. T this reminds me of you in LA when times were good. Wherever you are.

    • @margiestreater5959
      @margiestreater5959 11 місяців тому

      Harold Melvin you tried very hard to sound like Teddy, and look like Teddy
      Harold Melvin, you was better off just being yourself 😉
      I could not believe that people thought Teddy pendergrass was you Harold Melvin. No matter how many guys try to sing like Teddy pendergrass. It's going to be a tough act to follow.
      You have a lot of women who loves tall and dark skin men. I especially if he's a clean cut, kind of Guy. I would think about
      Him, to being my found Teddy pendergrass 🥰

    • @fostermac7170
      @fostermac7170 10 місяців тому +2

      @@margiestreater5959 When in this concert did Harold Melvin 'try' to sound like Teddy Pendergrass?
      It appears, at least on this post, that YOU thought Teddy Pendergrass was Harold Melvin, or vice-versa. Harold Melvin isnt confused_____he was the one who hired Teddy in the first place to be a drummer, then as the featured soloist for the group.
      Harold Melvin has owned this group since the late 50's and knows what he is doing. I'm just saying that I think you are the one is confused as to the roles on the group.

    • @prayerandwordpreachingwith1994
      @prayerandwordpreachingwith1994 8 місяців тому

      Absolutely!

    • @fayejohnson737
      @fayejohnson737 6 місяців тому

      I never been to LA.

  • @fredhatcher7190
    @fredhatcher7190 10 місяців тому +13

    These boys threw down, now it goes without saying, no one can do it like Teddy, but this guy is holding his own. What I didn't like was the lighting, why was the background so dark, would have like to see the fellas back there. But overall a helluva show👍🏾

  • @houstontuffy
    @houstontuffy 11 місяців тому +8

    Thank you for a wonderful evening ❤

  • @caribbeanqueen5156
    @caribbeanqueen5156 11 місяців тому +15

    This Guy got it. Teddy would be proud. They sound sooo nice and professional....keep it up...love u guys....

  • @mnorris0014
    @mnorris0014 Місяць тому +3

    Our Doo Wop group, The Dream Tones, opened for this great group when they just started out in Philly. They were great back when they just started and still the greatest after all these years.

  • @colinjanuary6998
    @colinjanuary6998 10 місяців тому +13

    Dope show "" Exceptional group 👏 "" Thank you mr. HEROLD MELVIN "" may you continue to 🙏 RIP""

  • @skinnyman1434
    @skinnyman1434 9 місяців тому +3

    Lord have mercy. Now these were Harold Melvin's Blue Notes. I've gotten more than my money's worth. Thank you again Mr. or Ms. UA-cam Deejay for sending me this one on Martin Luther King's Birthday. The Wake up Everybody is too apropo. It should be every Believers theme song for 2024. I know Insane Ywain would have played this ENTIRE!! performance on his show......Miss you man.

  • @emmanorwood2235
    @emmanorwood2235 11 місяців тому +14

    He is good sounds somewhat like Teddy P i Salute yu brother no one cud come close to Mr.P Rest Easy to both of yu❤❤

  • @adalee8065
    @adalee8065 11 місяців тому +19

    Simply beautiful thank you for sharing👏🏽💖

  • @antoniohosino145
    @antoniohosino145 10 місяців тому +5

    I SAW THE ORIGINAL LINE - UP OF HAROLD & THE BLUE - NOTES IN 2003 AT VICTORY PARK IN SAN JOSE CA . ALONG WITH THE CHI-LITES , DEL - FONICS , STYLISTICS, IT WAS THE 70’S THAT DAY ALRIGHT !!!

  • @hilarysherrard9709
    @hilarysherrard9709 10 місяців тому +11

    It's such a fantastic video,i am so happy I have seen this, these guys are so talented
    ,

    • @hilarysherrard9709
      @hilarysherrard9709 10 місяців тому +2

      Their music is timeless and will always have good memories for me.x X

  • @lanoralowry2280
    @lanoralowry2280 3 місяці тому +4

    I am born and raised in Philly ❤❤❤ love them

  • @warrens.gallowayjr.1608
    @warrens.gallowayjr.1608 Рік тому +22

    What an incredible concert! Thanks for sharing this video

  • @vivianhobbs4908
    @vivianhobbs4908 Місяць тому +1

    Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes was always My absolute favorite why don't we see the guys dancing on camera .

  • @anthonydash2376
    @anthonydash2376 11 місяців тому +20

    Thank you so much for this beautiful concert of one of my most favorite groups. Mr. Saunders did an incredible job of recreating the sound and as he brought his own unique flavor. Not an easy thing to do while constantly being compared with someone else. Everyone has their own unique voice so he could not be Teddy no more than Teddy could be him. The whole group did exceptionally well in my humble opinion. It was nice that everyone was able to get a little shine. I hope you have more gems like this to post. Thanks again.

  • @19Taras79
    @19Taras79 10 місяців тому +10

    It's such super group and dancing

  • @tamarahines6975
    @tamarahines6975 11 місяців тому +13

    RIP Billy Spratley from Petersburg, Va right up the highway from my hometown of Waverly, Va.

    • @brendaspratley9304
      @brendaspratley9304 11 місяців тому +2

      You were close, his name was William (Bill) Spratley ❤

    • @nestu9
      @nestu9 8 місяців тому

      Yes RIP Billy Spratley, Spratley family from philly waddup Cuzz

  • @tonpreme
    @tonpreme 5 місяців тому +4

    He sounds excellent!! Thks for sharing

  • @TheShabazzProduction
    @TheShabazzProduction 11 місяців тому +13

    They sound real good!!!

  • @Paoula
    @Paoula 11 місяців тому +14

    RIP my sweet humble Gil

  • @marywimberly819
    @marywimberly819 11 місяців тому +8

    They all was so good as always ❤🎉😅😊 😂Love you All

  • @louisp7335
    @louisp7335 3 місяці тому +1

    One of the best ever. Like so many other male groups that defined that 70's R&B sound. "Hope we'll be together soon" with Sharon, Teddy and Harold is a masterpiece and the main reason I purchased that album in 1975.

  • @John-u3u7p
    @John-u3u7p Місяць тому +3

    HAROLD MELVIN AND THE
    BLUE NOTES. THE GREATEST

  • @brendaharper5846
    @brendaharper5846 11 місяців тому +6

    Awesome this Philly girl thanks you for this!!!!

  • @samuelfoster7090
    @samuelfoster7090 10 місяців тому +6

    They sound good

  • @Broadwayst
    @Broadwayst Місяць тому +2

    😂👌This Brotha's GOOD"!!!.

  • @Mike-j3d5m
    @Mike-j3d5m 10 місяців тому +3

    Beautiful soundin,harmony rich❤❤❤😮

  • @patriciagordon2525
    @patriciagordon2525 11 місяців тому +5

    Just found this video. Wonder if the group got paid equally, the sane as Harold? Nice performance!

  • @TBFAUNT
    @TBFAUNT 4 місяці тому +2

    Looks & Sounds Awesome Los!!!!!!!

  • @patricklewis7680
    @patricklewis7680 Місяць тому +2

    My generation has some are the best vocals, tops

  • @Paoula
    @Paoula 11 місяців тому +12

    Miss you Gil😇

  • @loisgibbs-reid6400
    @loisgibbs-reid6400 Місяць тому +1

    Love that Harold Melvin though!!

  • @maryjohnson5079
    @maryjohnson5079 11 місяців тому +26

    No one can sing that song like Teddy Penagrass

  • @laverncarson
    @laverncarson 7 місяців тому +3

    I still listen to all of their music in which sound of Philly don't make music like this raping has taken over

  • @nyumupuvmmpa5172
    @nyumupuvmmpa5172 4 місяці тому +1

    TP was a natural. Harold M and BN was one of the most underrated groups in music history. 🙏❤️

  • @Pamela-zy7vc
    @Pamela-zy7vc 11 місяців тому +13

    *he channeled teddy while teddy was still alive❤*

  • @Audra-sq7id
    @Audra-sq7id Місяць тому +1

    That was frightening

  • @DoeJames-vt1pb
    @DoeJames-vt1pb 4 місяці тому +1

    the lead singer is David Simmons , he used to sing with " Neo Experience " they did recorded two 45's in 1975-1976 , and he did 3 albums from 1979-2015 , he isn't trying to sound like Teddy Pendergrass , that's how he sounds !!! he's a fantastic singer !!!

  • @darnelljones3765
    @darnelljones3765 10 місяців тому +2

    Great great Harmony!!! Great performance!

  • @BarbaraBryant-s3z
    @BarbaraBryant-s3z 2 місяці тому +1

    I could hear them all day

  • @michaelvaughn9020
    @michaelvaughn9020 11 місяців тому +12

    Harold Melvin put together an ensemble of talented voices. I'm impressed with their vocals & choreography. Close to the Original Blue Notes🎼

  • @arthurhector7236
    @arthurhector7236 11 місяців тому +4

    MELENINATED - IN SOUL... !

  • @jimmiedale2559
    @jimmiedale2559 8 місяців тому +2

    These guys are very good.

  • @sheilapalmer224
    @sheilapalmer224 11 місяців тому +8

    He was sosososo unique

    • @michaelwhite5606
      @michaelwhite5606 11 місяців тому +3

      ...the closest I've heard that comes close to Teddy and the background wasn't bad.

  • @weotalks2810
    @weotalks2810 11 місяців тому +22

    Teddy Could NEVER BE TOUCHED...I FELT DAVID EBO was the BEST lead after TEDDY ..his own Style..Gil Tried rip...

    • @Paoula
      @Paoula 11 місяців тому +6

      Gil didn’t try….he DID

    • @Daniel-i8r4i
      @Daniel-i8r4i 11 місяців тому +6

      ​@Paoula Yes he did.! He had his own flavor

    • @denisebarber502
      @denisebarber502 11 місяців тому

      Where is the sound.everyone is saying how good he is but my video has no sound.

    • @weotalks2810
      @weotalks2810 2 місяці тому

      ​@@PaoulaGIL WAS NO TEDDY..NOT EVEN CLOSE..and he was PITCHY...I saw Teddy At Apollo IN 1972 STEAL SHOW from TEMPTATIONS...TEDDY was ELECTRICFYING and Perfect Pitch with Power.

  • @sheilapalmer224
    @sheilapalmer224 11 місяців тому +9

    You are so sosososo incredible

  • @geemae4148
    @geemae4148 7 місяців тому +1

    Like 721...NYC 👋 WOW!!!😂

  • @geraldlord6799
    @geraldlord6799 Місяць тому

    I miss T-P no one can sing like him
    But this guy is not bad..

  • @luffyzoro4270
    @luffyzoro4270 11 місяців тому +3

    Great.

  • @giggeezer
    @giggeezer 10 місяців тому +20

    Considering how controlling and jealous Harold was, he spent his last able years trying to recapture a sound that he was guilty of dismantling.

    • @mh2584
      @mh2584 8 місяців тому +2

      Were you in da group

    • @JamesDoe-ie1sb
      @JamesDoe-ie1sb 7 місяців тому

      Will dah real Harold stand up

    • @JamesDoe-ie1sb
      @JamesDoe-ie1sb 7 місяців тому

      Philly is a gang banging town

    • @JamesDoe-ie1sb
      @JamesDoe-ie1sb 7 місяців тому

      He surely did not look like a Harold, like Teddy.

  • @BarbaraBryant-s3z
    @BarbaraBryant-s3z 2 місяці тому

    I just love them 💕 😅

  • @BarbaraBryant-s3z
    @BarbaraBryant-s3z 2 місяці тому

    I just love them

  • @ursulaneira9759
    @ursulaneira9759 3 місяці тому

    Qué tiempos.❤❤❤

  • @TheActsofaith
    @TheActsofaith 11 місяців тому +6

    ❤😊

    • @jccoop32
      @jccoop32 11 місяців тому +1

      The lead singer is as close as you can get to the one and only teddy. The sound the facial expressions and they built the same. The best replacement for teddy.

  • @elonzajenkins6357
    @elonzajenkins6357 10 місяців тому +3

    I just never knew why they were called Harold Melvin and the bluenotes ? When Teddy was the man..🤔

    • @fostermac7170
      @fostermac7170 9 місяців тому +3

      Harold started the group in 1954, and owned the group. Teddy Pendergrass was the featured vocalist. He wasn't the first or the last one . . . .

    • @prayerandwordpreachingwith1994
      @prayerandwordpreachingwith1994 8 місяців тому +3

      Because this was Mr. Melvin's life's work

  • @bettybattles2742
    @bettybattles2742 9 місяців тому +1

    These Blue notes seems to me. are as good as or Better than the Original Blue notes🎶🔥❤️👑🎤💋❤️❤️❤️❤️💋

  • @lilinglopez9940
    @lilinglopez9940 14 днів тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @annapluskota3247
    @annapluskota3247 10 місяців тому +1

    • @jccoop32
      @jccoop32 2 місяці тому

      good but not as good

  • @TBFAUNT
    @TBFAUNT 4 місяці тому

    Fuss is doing his thing!!

    • @KentDeLoach-oo2nm
      @KentDeLoach-oo2nm 4 місяці тому

      That tenner voice is damn good,these guys have super harmony, the ojays, stylistics,spinners,billy paul, the intruders,Jean Carne, three degrees, and a host of great musicians and vocal talent made up Philly sounds and the masters themselves Gamble & Huff.

  • @laverncarson
    @laverncarson 7 місяців тому

    Rip Harold

  • @RicciYeltsin
    @RicciYeltsin Місяць тому

    You can't replace Teddy 🐻 Pendergrass no matter how you try.

  • @philnix1391
    @philnix1391 9 місяців тому

    Gil threw down but don't sleep on David Ebo. If you don't know, check out I'd Rather Be By Myself.

  • @stanleystegall3910
    @stanleystegall3910 10 місяців тому +5

    Nothing like Teddy Pendergrass without Teddy. The Magic is not there.😢

  • @denisebarber502
    @denisebarber502 11 місяців тому +1

    Where is the sound my video has no sound

  • @richardjohnson7422
    @richardjohnson7422 5 місяців тому +1

    He definitely sounds a little like Teddy but there's only one Theodore 🤣

  • @otisharris4213
    @otisharris4213 Місяць тому

    Don’t get me Wrong
    He can hit a Good Note 🎵

  • @MrOldskoolking
    @MrOldskoolking 11 місяців тому +3

    Just don't like the fact that he is not a solo artist and they don't show the group as much as they should

    • @fostermac7170
      @fostermac7170 9 місяців тому

      This was transferred from videotape from 37 years ago. The video is not the best quality. In the original broadcast, the singers were much more visible.

  • @JamesDoe-ie1sb
    @JamesDoe-ie1sb 7 місяців тому

    Go🎉femup

  • @Supercat128
    @Supercat128 7 місяців тому +2

    He can sing but no way he can hang with teddy

  • @waltercondi4584
    @waltercondi4584 3 місяці тому +1

    There was only one Harold and then there was one Teddy. After that there was nothing else. It's like trying to replace Eddie Kendricks. Or David ruffin. It's just not going to happen

  • @loisgibbs-reid6400
    @loisgibbs-reid6400 Місяць тому

    Not the Originals but I'll take it,,, Not bad!!🙂🙂

  • @marvinbenton6192
    @marvinbenton6192 11 місяців тому +5

    He's got that Pendergrass sound, but to many weird facial expressions on every line..!!

  • @williammurphy7565
    @williammurphy7565 10 місяців тому

    He's "Seriously Involved".........

  • @rich19727
    @rich19727 Місяць тому

    He sound just like teddy

  • @williammurphy7565
    @williammurphy7565 10 місяців тому +1

    ❤❤❤❤Not "BAD"!!!!!!!!

  • @bebebebe6947
    @bebebebe6947 Місяць тому

    Teddy Pendergrass

  • @samuelfoster7090
    @samuelfoster7090 10 місяців тому +4

    He is lip singing that was Teddy singing the first song

    • @anthonyharty1732
      @anthonyharty1732 9 місяців тому

      No it wasn’t Teddy singing the first song it was the guy trying to copy Teddy here. He sang on the same level all the song. He sings flat compared to Teddy.

  • @dappdaddy33
    @dappdaddy33 10 місяців тому +2

    …Sanders sounds more like David Ruffin than the GOAT Teddy😳✔️…Teddy, David and Otis Redding TOP 3 vocalist of all time 💯✔️👑…

  • @Resolution1on1
    @Resolution1on1 Місяць тому +1

    This is my first time seeing this preforms... I'm truly upset by this fake ass bad play actor Teddy Pendergrass wannabe!! Truly disgraceful rendition!!! Teddy Pendergrass voice was unmatched the world over. RIP Teddy Pendergrass.

  • @dappdaddy33
    @dappdaddy33 10 місяців тому +2

    …Teddy Pendergrass is the GREATEST pure singer of all time 💯✔️👑…

  • @JamesDoe-ie1sb
    @JamesDoe-ie1sb 7 місяців тому

    He wasnt ; he didnt look dah type like Teddy P

  • @MrImthatguyfhosho
    @MrImthatguyfhosho 26 днів тому

    Not the same without Teddy P.

  • @sandraatkins2539
    @sandraatkins2539 Місяць тому

    He might sound alright if he would use his natural singing voice. We know he is not Teddy, so he should stop trying to emulate Teddy's voice. There is only one Teddy 🧸

  • @tmt6145
    @tmt6145 Місяць тому

    Not bad but not close enough to Teddy.

  • @myronstewart4774
    @myronstewart4774 4 місяці тому

    I agree! Harold Melvin was extremely controlling and greedy person! That was one of the reason Pendergast left the group! They were never able to completely capture that Pendergrass sound! I’m not sure but this might be the lead singer who replaced Pendergrass David Ebo.

  • @senorahemphill7414
    @senorahemphill7414 5 місяців тому

    2 1/2 per cent TP! This man is trying too hard to sound like a teddy P! He's straining!🤷🏾‍♀️👎🏾 There's only one Teddy Pendergrass!
    -Teddy was the sound that made the Blue Notes.
    -Jeffrey Osborne was the sound that made LTD.
    -Michael Jackson was the sound that made The Jackson 5.
    -Bobby DeBarge was the voice along with the brother who was on the group Frontline of the group Switch!
    There's many more!🎙️🎶
    RIP Theodore "Teddy" Pendergrass!🕊️🌹🎶🎙️🕺🏾👍🏽

  • @raywesson2938
    @raywesson2938 9 місяців тому

    24:54 38:25

    • @raywesson2938
      @raywesson2938 9 місяців тому +1

      They did an awesome job on Miss You..the will never be another Mr Pendergrass,,but they came close...great performance

  • @maryjohnson5079
    @maryjohnson5079 4 місяці тому

    This guy doesn’t sound as good as Teddy !

  • @katrinaygreen
    @katrinaygreen 10 місяців тому +1

    No no no can’t be or even mimic Teddy Pendergrass this sounds so horrible sorry just be yourself whoever your are Mr lol 😂 no omg I know this was a flop 😏

  • @arielgamarra3
    @arielgamarra3 11 місяців тому +2

    Parabéns pelo esforço de tentar substituir Teddy 👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷

    • @Paoula
      @Paoula 10 місяців тому +1

      As Gil would remark himself, “he didn’t replace Teddy, he took his position”😉 Gil was the most humble gentleman I ever knew 😇

  • @woodsd4
    @woodsd4 10 місяців тому +2

    NO TEDDY NO BLUE NOTES BOTTOM LINE...SO STOP'it...I DIG THE TRY THOUGH...

    • @Paoula
      @Paoula 10 місяців тому +1

      FYI, Gil Saunders was recruited by Teddy and Harold when Teddy. Gil had his own group but in the end, and with Teddy’s persuasion, Gil took the position.In 1982..at 13:48 in this video, you’ll hear Bill introduce Gil as the answer to all their prayers. Gil held the group together for over 10 years.

    • @woodsd4
      @woodsd4 10 місяців тому

      @@Paoula Aw'So what! He still ain't Teddy..

  • @flyboyzz46
    @flyboyzz46 10 місяців тому

    They’re only one Teddy Lol

  • @lanoralowry2280
    @lanoralowry2280 3 місяці тому +1

    I am born and raised in Philly ❤❤❤ love them