Wake Up Everybody (Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes album)

Wake Up Everybody is a studio album by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, released in 1975 on Philadelphia International Records. It is considered one of the group's most successful and influential albums.

The album's title track, "Wake Up Everybody," featuring John Legend on lead vocals, became an enduring anthem for social consciousness and change. The song's message of unity, education, and responsibility resonated with audiences and helped solidify the album's legacy.

Other notable tracks on Wake Up Everybody include "Keep On Lovin' You," "Tell the World How I Feel About You," and "Save the Children." The album showcases the signature Philadelphia soul sound, characterized by lush orchestration, smooth vocals, and socially conscious lyrics. The production, primarily handled by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, contributed significantly to the album's critical and commercial success.

Wake Up Everybody achieved considerable commercial success, reaching number nine on the Billboard Top LP's & Tape chart and number one on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart. It has since been recognized as a classic of the soul genre and is frequently included on lists of the greatest albums of all time. The album's enduring appeal lies in its combination of soulful music and its powerful message of hope and collective action.