Wake Up Everybody - Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Wake Up Everybody" by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes was released on November 4, 1975, as the lead single from their album of the same name. The song was written by Victor Carstarphen, Gene McFadden, and John Whitehead, and produced by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff. Featuring Teddy Pendergrass on lead vocals, the track became a significant hit, topping the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and reaching number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. The lyrics of "Wake Up Everybody" deliver a powerful message of social change and collective responsibility. It calls on individuals to wake up and take action to improve their communities and the world. The song addresses various issues, including education, poverty, and health, urging listeners to contribute positively to society. It combines elements of soul and R&B with a rich, orchestrated arrangement typical of the Philadelphia International sound. The album Wake Up Everybody was the last to feature Teddy Pendergrass before he embarked on a successful solo career.