The Love I Lost (Part 1)by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes

Song Info:
"The Love I Lost (Part 1)" is a soulful single by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes. It was released in 1973 as the lead single from their album "Black & Blue." The song became a huge success, reaching number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 1 on the Billboard R&B chart. It is considered one of the group's signature songs and a classic of the Philadelphia soul sound.

Artist Bio:
Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes were an American R&B/Soul group formed in Philadelphia in the late 1950s. The group originally consisted of lead vocalist Harold Melvin, alongside Bernard Wilson, Roosevelt Brodie, Jesse Gillis, and Franklin Peaker. Throughout their career, the lineup saw several changes, with Teddy Pendergrass eventually becoming the lead vocalist in the early 1970s. The group found success in the 1970s with hits like "If You Don't Know Me By Now" and "The Love I Lost." Despite various lineup changes, Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes continued to make music until the early 1990s, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of soul music.