Myself and teddy share the same bday. I've been listening to him alot lately and only found this out. Happy heavenly birthday teddy ill be playing you out on the 26th 🕊🕊
I was high listening to this song one day that following Sunday I was at church at the alter crying giving my life to YESHUA that was 1976 this is 2024 I still play it and I'm still in church preaching the gospel
@@irenehoughton5954 The Planet EARTH IS AT A STAND STILL NOW... BY THE CREATOR HIMSELF.. NO ONE KNOWS WHAT HIS NEXT STEPS WILL BE IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS.. WE HAVE NO MORE TIME LEFT... TRUTH, UNITY, EQUALITY has been disregarded for decades after decades chose Wrong!!! instead of 💜Right ! Lack of compassion for all people created Infliction of Pain and suffering 💔 😪 drama , hysteria, chaotic destruction of human nature and life. Sad but true
Teddy didn't kill it even if he didn't write it he sung it from the heart the song is now nearly half a century of age the world has certainly changed from then no shame in admitting it puts tears in your eyes
I BELIEVE TEDDY PENDERGRASS WAS IN HIS MID TWENTIES WHEN. WAKE UP EVERYBODY WAS RECORDED. GENUIS. SUPER TALENTED ARTIST... 2024 WE LOVE AND MISS YOU TEDDY BEAR PENDERGRASS...... YOUR LOVED . YOU WILL NEVER BE DUPLICATED....
As a public high school teacher, I can't tell you how many times I played this as my students were coming into the room or hanging out.... All generations can feel this revolutionary vibe!
This is a great prophetic song. Everytime I hear this, almost makes me want to cry about the conditions and the injustice of what's going on in this 🌎 world.
This song should be played in every church every Sunday. And tides taken up right after to feed the homeless, and foster care children. That song is the best sermon possible.
Church is supposed to be in your heart not a building, that's what wrong with religion nowadays. If you wanna give you don't need a iir a preacher to tell you to do so.
Now more than ever, this song should be reborn. Politics, teachers, builders, homeless, senseless wars, school shootings etc. Our world needs to wake up. Thank you Teddy
There are mass shooting every single day in Philly, Chicago, La, New Orleans….. every single day. Yet for some reason people want to point to school shootings as if that happens every day and not once or twice a year by a kid who’s had psych meds shoved down their throats. Are the people being killed on the streets less valuable than others?
I'm 70 also and definitely ol'skool Did exactly what my parents told me, would never talk back! Was taught to be respectful to everyone! This definitely should be be played for our youth to hear instead of their faces buried in those Ipads!!!
Patty, I hope you're doing well. My Mother is in a nursing home. She's not doing that well. Because of distance, I'm not able to see her. My Brother is a joke when it comes to caring. I'm a joke because I can't do nothing about it. Please pray for my Mother, Brother, and me.
I just hit you up to tell you thank you I play music like this for people like you y'all make me feel like keep on doing what I do I love this old music and I know you guys do too God bless and thank you
@Fawe21 Wish he could've WITNESSED the change long before he passed away. Yet, do to SELFISH POLITICS GREED, AND PEOPLE, HATRED FOR EACH OTHER, This mess CONTINUES
It was 1975 and I was 13 when this song was released, and what I would give to go back to those times. You don't know how much you appreciate those days until they're gone.
Happy Resurrection Day, Saints! Today is the day that the Lord has made. We understand that the world won’t get better if we do not teach the children the right direction to go. Let’s rededicate our lives to the last Adam, the awesome Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior! 💁🏾🇺🇸🕊️🌎🙏❤️
It's 2024 and I'm still vibing with this song. 🎶🎵🎼 The recent world events with ongoing Genocides in Palestine, Congo, Sudan, Syria, and globally makes this song even more profound. Thank you Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes!
This was a HUGE hit in 1975. This song was the prelude to Teddy going solo. However, this song is still so relevant today! Love the piano, drums and the strings. Beautiful song and the words are still meaningful today!
This song means as much today as it did back when it first came out. and the saddest part is we still not paying attention, my GOD people what's it gonna take????
Please teach the kids the right way to go.when we was younger we had to go to Grandma's house every Friday,and stay until Sunday.we clean,cooked and did what my dad told us to do.and then his Brothers bought their kids over ,and we all played together until Sunday evening.we did that every weekend .I do miss that.they showed us how to live,and love back then.😂❤
When black people put down the guns and reach for each other instead of violence - it's time to stop the hate and it has to begin with someone and as the great Martin Luther Jr stated -"I long for the day when a man (person) is judged by the quality of his character not by the color of his skin" - it's time!
Paying constantly, that the people of the world and this 🌎 changes soon. This is so sad, GREED, AND SELFISH ,HATRED, AND POLITICS, AND PEOPLE, ARE TRULY DOING THE MOST, to ALLOW this mess to continue from 40 years plus to continue.
Well, in all fairness, Pendergrass simply sang what he was given by the song's producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. The song was written by the team of Gene McFadden, John Whitehead (who, as a singing duo had a big hit with the anthemic "Ain't No Stopping Us Now") and Victor Carstarphen.
@@better-dayz-r-ahead And thank YOU for knowing the difference. Anytime I write about music and artists, where applicable and given the chance, I always credit the writers and producers. All this great music is being traded, shared and sold online with nothing more than the name of the artists or group--NO mention at all of the songwriters, producers, arrangers, musicians, etc, who created the song in the first place. Without the song you've got nothing. It's a supreme injustice and a damn shame.
@@stannote8312 Agreed💯 Thom Bell is another acclaimed songwriter from the Philly Soul era he wrote and produced a lot of songs for The Delfonics and The Stylistics. Can’t forget about Bobby Eli and Vinnie Barrett they wrote much of Blue Magic’s early work. Also have to mention Norman Harris, Linda Creed, Dexter Wansel and a whole host of others that were part of the movement that was going on in the 70’s in the City of Brotherly Love.
@@better-dayz-r-ahead Hell yes, to all of those giants, sir. Thom Bell is a beast. Bell can walk into a studio where an orchestra is playing and pick the one viola out of tune. He insisted on writing EVERY part you hear on a Thom Bell production, no matter how subtle the guitar ad-lib or position of cymbal crash. When he'd visit labels to have meetings, execs would take one look at Linda Creed and say, "You can leave your [white] girlfriend in the lobby." Bell would angrily make clear that Creed wasn't his girlfriend but his songwriting partner and tell them if she's not in the meeting, there won't be one.
When you listen to the lyrics, you would think he just wrote this song... WOW!!! we have truly not advance as a people... Lord we need your more than ever
TEDDY PENDERGRASS DID NOT WAKE UP EVERYBODY,. RECORD PRODUCERS JOHN WHITEHEAD AND GENE MCFADDEN WROTE WAKE UP EVERYBODY. BUT TEDDY PENDERGRASS DELIVERED POWEFUL LYCRICS . TEDDY PUT THE SONG ON THE MAP. WE LOVE YOU TEDDY PENDERGRASS..
TEDDY PENFERGRASS DID NOT WRITE WAKE UP EVERYBODY. JOHN WHITEHEAD AND GENE MCFADDEN WROTE THE SONG. BUT OF COURSE TEDDY PENDERGRASS SANG THE SONG TO THE 99TH POWER. TEDDY PENDERGRASS PUT THE SONG ON THE MAP... WITH TRUTH AND POWER.. WE LOVE YOU TEDDY PENDERGRASS......
"The world has changed so very much from what it used to be; There is so much hatred, war and poverty", and for the next generation, "They're the ones who's coming up, and the world is in their hands; When you teach the children, teach them the very best you can" (I was raised up on Proverbs 22:6-"Train up a child in the way he should go; And when he is older, he will never depart from it"-thanks to mama, daddy, Aunt June and Grandpa James Burl Roberson, Sr!!
I applaud you on this: this would ain't being taught as our generation was: "Train up a child in the way he should go; And when he is old, he will not depart from it"(Proverbs 22:6) and "Whoso spare the rod hateth his son; But he who loves his child chastiseth him sometimes"(chapter 13, verse 24)!!
This was one of my late father's favorite songs and as a teacher now, I often play it before and after my students arrive. It's my motivation to give them my best.
I'll say it again gotta love the philly soundwe have so much alot of you don't even know who they are I tell you all of them another day and it all started in south philly at 20th and packer a place called Alpha International Studios
Just to think that this world needed help in 1976 , and looking back I wish that the world was like that now. I am 59 and I got to see them days and wish they would come back.
CHILDREN, must have 2 fine PARENTS !! For good FOUNDATION , Not gay !! Real RESPECTABLE Humans !! Teaching Right from WRONG. GET JOBS NO STEELING NO KILLINGS ! EXTRA BAD CITUATATIONS THESE HORRIFYING TERRIBLE TIMES !!! WAKE UP ! LIFE IS WORTH LIVING DECENTLY GOD ALMIGHTY HELP, TWISTED HORRIBLE HUMANS 🙏🎯🎯🎯🎯 6:16
This is one of the protest songs ever written, it's a wake up call to teachers, politicians, preachers etc, Teddy sing it like it is, he talks, sings & points fingers at those who aren't making this world a better place
That is the truth …we All need help and need the truth shown to all… happily God’s word provides the truth pay attention and make that change it starts with each individual. ☺️
I'm a Retired Bus Driver and all my kids on the Bus seen me as they Mother, Aunt or another respectful Adult in their lives and this song is what I use to teach them about life, 👍👍👍❤😍😍😍
THIS SONG IS SO FOR REAL SUCH A TEAR JERKER SOMANY PEOPLE DIDNT GET THE MESSAGE WHEN THIS CAME OUT BUT ALOT OF US DID Harold MELVIN AND THE BLUE NOTES WAKE UP EVERYBODY ITS NOT TO LATE PEACE AND LOVE
I AM SENDING THIS OUT TO MY BROTHER MAY HE REST IN PEACE. ONE OF HIS FAVORITE SONGS. I MISS HIM SO MUCH. WE NEED TO CHANGE THINGS IN THE WORLD. THINGS CAN BE MUCH BETTER THAN IT IS. WE ALL KNOW GOD GOT THIS.❤
Yes, these are dark times... don't let it steal your JOY...yes these are dark times... don't give up your FAITH...yes, these are dark times... don't let it dim your LIGHT... PEACE AND LOVE ❤️
That song really bring tears in my eyes everytime I hear this song, especially the part when Teddy said about the old folks, the builders, and the war and property, that touch heart and soul everytime. ❤️❤️❤️😥😥😥💯💯💯👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶📀📀📀
Beautiful song with beautiful sentiments and hearing Teddy at the peak of his powers makes it all the more meaningful. The message was never more relevant in these troubled times.
THIS SONG IS TELLING US ALL WHAT WE NEED TO DO RIGHT NOW 2024 WE ALL NEED TO PRAY IN FAITH BELIEVING THAT GOD WILL FORGIVE THIS NATION AND ALL THE NATION S AND CONFESS OUR SINS AND REPENT AND ASK JESUS TO BE OUR LORD AND SAVIOR AMEN
I just found out Teddy Pendergrass was the lead singer for the blue notes and didn't even know he was part of their group. I always thought he was a solo singer.... wow. AWESOME.
So am I because it was written way back then and it's still relevant and means so much today WAKE UP EVERYBODY it matter no race Creed of color we all need each other so true I hope everyone learn how to listen 👂 and listen 👂 to learn if you know what I'm saying peace ✌️ out
@@skeric87 I have been crying for a few years now. Looking at the world today is heartbreaking... Sometimes I feel as if I have overstayed my welcome on earth. I don't recognize the world I used to be so in love with. Violence and poverty is rampant. Love seems to be dwindling in society... God help us.
What a incredible song this is. We need to play song today. People need to support one another! Listen to this song it hits right in the heart! Thank you Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes! You'all are remarkable! I can feel it! Hugs Kathy
MY GOD I REMEMBER THIS TIME IN MY LIFE. I GREW UP IN THE GHETTO. BACK IN THE S. BRONX. WE STILL HAVE THE CHARACTERS OF THOSE DAYS POLITIANS( PRESIDENT NIXON WHO FELT IT NECESSARY TO CONSTANTLY SAY " I AM NOT A CROOK")DRUG DEALERS(POLITIANS) PEOPLE BEING DIVIDED TODAY AND LIED TO. THE MEDIA IS OMITTING TRUTHS. HAVE MERCY ON US. IN EVERY LANGUAGE I PRAY AND PLEAD TO GOD THAT HE WOULD TAKE THE SCALES OFF OF THE EYES OF THESE PEOPLE TODAY. WE ARE IN TROUBLE LORD AND WE NEED YOU RIGHT HERE AND RIGHT NOW, IN NAME OF JESUS. LORD COVER AND PROTECT US AND FATHER PLEASE DRAW US ALL CLOSE TO YOU IN A MIGHTY MATCHLESS POWERFUL NAME OF JESUS. AMEN AND AMEN. ❤
My late dad loved this song it brings so much tears and peace to know what a force my dad is/was. What an honor Pa to know that I know earth thanks to you Sandy Motsile Mokwena love you always🙏🏾
It's here 2021 young black men wake up stop killing each other make 🇺🇸 safe for our babies be that role model that missing time is now to make mother proud not afraid wake up thanks Memphis
It's time i am 74 young blacks need to step to the real plate and realize the kids are suffering in 2021 stop killing each other love our babies they deserve that and black family deserve peace in the future wake up
God is still on the throne!! This song is still a message for today. What we are going through didn’t catch God by surprise. The true King now has everyone’s attention. I give Him Praise!!!
@kenmews why should I shut up 🤔 obviously you didn't understand my post bcz you're unfamiliar with the quote. Don't shame me bcz of your ignorance! Do some research and find the relevancy in my initial comment!
This is one of the most inspirational songs ever written and sung. We have to wake up to the problems facing each of us in the unfair, cruel, and angry culture and society we continue to allow. So thoroughly embrace very word of this piece of artistry.
Simply ICONIC . . Reduces me to tears every time I hear it . RIP Harold . .the world lost a BEAUTIFUL person the day you passed . Rest on peace DEAR man, THANK YOU . .for the music, Mark Hopkins, Bristol, UK xxxxxx
Heard this on WBAI this morning, forgot how much I love this beautiful song, we need so much healing/peace/love/light in these "trying times", thank u HMBN...💙☮
This track made so much sense back in the day. IT MAKES EVEN MORE SENSE NOW!!!
True Indeed. Relevant till this day timeless Classic😎👊🏽💯
Amen to that🇺🇸
Rrr😊@@robertmoran8144
SO SO TRUE...LOVE THIS SO MUCH
"AMEN"!!!!!!
Myself and teddy share the same bday. I've been listening to him alot lately and only found this out. Happy heavenly birthday teddy ill be playing you out on the 26th 🕊🕊
This song is SO POWERFUL and more relevant now than ever
Facts💯
THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER TEDDY PENDERGRASS.....
You got that right 👍🏿
I was high listening to this song one day that following Sunday I was at church at the alter crying giving my life to YESHUA that was 1976 this is 2024 I still play it and I'm still in church preaching the gospel
Good and fox bless you ✝️💪❤️
🙌🙌🙌 Praise God Hallelujah! Each one reach on speak life
Yup. You and your Soul feels it. Keep on Preaching Preachers 🙏❤️☮️
Hallelujah 🎉
halleluJah
We need to wake up to His Coming. His coming is near to those who know Him. Wake up.
Smiles, hi Irene 👋
@@irenehoughton5954 The Planet EARTH IS AT A STAND STILL NOW... BY THE CREATOR HIMSELF.. NO ONE KNOWS WHAT HIS NEXT STEPS WILL BE IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS.. WE HAVE NO MORE TIME LEFT... TRUTH, UNITY, EQUALITY has been disregarded for decades after decades chose Wrong!!! instead of 💜Right ! Lack of compassion for all people created Infliction of Pain and suffering 💔 😪 drama , hysteria, chaotic destruction of human nature and life. Sad but true
The Temerity Of " In God We Trust " Is Mashugana On Our Monetary Notes. Jesus Passed The Basket With The Bread, Never Asking For A Cent.
I'm a retired Special Education teacher. I used to use songs to teach my students about the world. This was one of my favorites. Thanks Teddy
Thank you for your work 🙏
My brother is actually highly autistic and im glad people like you exist
@olympiacogdell3572:06
🙏❤️😊
YEES I WORK WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS AS WELL..
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Thanks for the sermon, gentlemen. "It does not matter the race , creed or colour; we need each other."
TEDDY PENDERGRASS SANG ABOUT SOCIAL ISSUES AND INJUCTICES DECADES AGO. SELF FULLFILLING PROPHECIES .... DYNAMIC TALENT.. TEDDY PENDERGRASS
Bless up
🙏 Amen
My late dad use to wake us with this song every morning, may peace be upon him
I play it for my son every morning. Amen. May peace be upon your dad.
God bless you my brother.
Peace for your Dad.
God Bless you ✝️🙏❤️
Wherever your dad is; I hope he’s restin at ease!
Teddy killed this.
😭💯😭
100true. THE version x❤
Graham's
What a voice
Teddy didn't kill it even if he didn't write it he sung it from the heart the song is now nearly half a century of age the world has certainly changed from then no shame in admitting it puts tears in your eyes
I love this song.... it's timeless....and so relevant to our current political situation. Please let this vibe prevail.
We need this song played more than ever. Please wake up everybody 🙏
YES!!! MORE THAN EVER THIS DAY AND TIME!!! MY LORD❤
❤@@gwendolynbrown3076
AMEN 👌🏿
@gwendolynbrown3076 Play it. Each one reach one🤔✌️🙏
@@gwendolynbrown3076play the song✌️
I BELIEVE TEDDY PENDERGRASS WAS IN HIS MID TWENTIES WHEN. WAKE UP EVERYBODY WAS RECORDED. GENUIS. SUPER TALENTED ARTIST... 2024 WE LOVE AND MISS YOU TEDDY BEAR PENDERGRASS...... YOUR LOVED . YOU WILL NEVER BE DUPLICATED....
GONE WAY BEFORE YOUR TIME. LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU TEDDY PENDERGRASS....
Amen
That sounds good. I'll contact you tomorrow around 2:30pm?
Yes he was: a few months from his 26th birthday!
As a public high school teacher, I can't tell you how many times I played this as my students were coming into the room or hanging out.... All generations can feel this revolutionary vibe!
true song!!
We remain a work in progress. It's very important the next generation understands their obligation to the process....Neil Titus
Super Great Song❤
Movie [ 🎬 To , Sir With Love *** 🌟 Mr Sidney Poirteir 😊
Thank you sooo much for your service!
This is a great prophetic song. Everytime I hear this, almost makes me want to cry about the conditions and the injustice of what's going on in this 🌎 world.
I love it sill remain words
I am actually crying right now. Wow. I am 70 YO and have always loved this song. God bless this 🌐 world.
I can't bear the pain sometimes, but I have to keep on pushing, it feels like weights Wearing me down.
Crying is good but praying is better in Jesus Holy Perfect Name amen
With you. Sad how much has changed for the worse
I said the same thing
It should be a National Song of Inspiration. We need it Lord 😢
Please God, may so many come to, and wake up.
Wake up people
This song needs to be played all over the world!!!!!!❤️
Even in Ukraine.
Amen.
@@dannythomas417 especially in Ukraine
so true
I so agree with you
This song should be played in every church every Sunday. And tides taken up right after to feed the homeless, and foster care children. That song is the best sermon possible.
on every street corner
Church is supposed to be in your heart not a building, that's what wrong with religion nowadays. If you wanna give you don't need a iir a preacher to tell you to do so.
Absolutely based on the Gospel of the Lord!! 🙏
Amen!!!! Wake Up
Everybody!!! ❤
'tithes' , not 'tides'
Now more than ever, this song should be reborn. Politics, teachers, builders, homeless, senseless wars, school shootings etc. Our world needs to wake up. Thank you Teddy
I love this song and play it loud all the time ❤ it was on point then and now for sure.
❤Thank you!
Anyone listening to this is Blessed!❤
@@trinawilliams4033 0😊
There are mass shooting every single day in Philly, Chicago, La, New Orleans….. every single day. Yet for some reason people want to point to school shootings as if that happens every day and not once or twice a year by a kid who’s had psych meds shoved down their throats. Are the people being killed on the streets less valuable than others?
Human beings never learn.. there is always another war another form of hate sigh
Such a beautiful song
He wasn't lying even back then the world has changed so very much.
Illegal immigration makes me a racist now
Definitely for the worst in so many ways
OMG, this song needs to be played everyday during these turbulent political events. Please wake up people!
It was when I grew up (WCHB radio Inkster Mich)
Amen to that friend
Right??? It fits today perfectly. Listen to my man Teddy people!!!
Every single day!
I’m 70 . His music is the best! The lyrics are the best ! Our younger generation should listen to them !!!
I agree with you
I am listening!
I will personally forcefeed this music to any kids I bring into this world
I'm 70 also and definitely ol'skool Did exactly what my parents told me, would never talk back! Was taught to be respectful to everyone! This definitely should be be played for our youth to hear instead of their faces buried in those Ipads!!!
They should have this song played everyday to the world 🌎
Iam in a nursing home I love this song sooo much God bless us all
Music heals and saves all! God Bless You. I will pray for you
God bless 🙏 you too darlin
God bless you...
Patty, I hope you're doing well. My Mother is in a nursing home. She's not doing that well. Because of distance, I'm not able to see her. My Brother is a joke when it comes to caring. I'm a joke because I can't do nothing about it. Please pray for my Mother, Brother, and me.
@pattiybanda8728 blessings to you, if you're still with us 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
This song was meant for what's going on in the world today,,,,He saw the future of the world;
THANK YOU TEDDY PENDERGRASS
The song was way ahead of it's time. th-cam.com/video/Qq5x9O_Hx20/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xqHirF2w_4djrAgP
Facts💯❤️✝️
He DEFINITELY, fast forwarded the future, he saw it was moving slowly getting folks to WAKE the heck up...
ABSOLUTELY!
Never get tired of it. One of the best ever written sons
Me Also 🙏❤
kkkkk
I totally agree!
CLASSIC SONG WILL NEVER GROW OLD. TEDDY PENDERGRASS TALENTED, HANDSOME, AND VISIONARY....... SINGING HIS HEART OUT, ABOUT THE TRUTH,.....
Luckily we still have masterpieces like this during these dark times
The times are dark only when you go out of your way to look for darkness.
Mmm-hmm! Amen to that!
🙏💙🙏💙
I just hit you up to tell you thank you I play music like this for people like you y'all make me feel like keep on doing what I do I love this old music and I know you guys do too God bless and thank you
Dark times? How sad for you.
"It doesn't matter...race, creed, or color we need each other."
Smiles, hi Debra 👋
ABSOLUTELY
You’re so right get out the vote for Biden we can’t go back to the days where voting is a privilege for only the white,rich few
Teddy was singing back then what we are witnessing Now. The album cover was showing and telling us what we needed to see.
@Fawe21 Wish he could've WITNESSED the change long before he passed away. Yet, do to SELFISH POLITICS GREED, AND PEOPLE, HATRED FOR EACH OTHER, This mess CONTINUES
This should be played on every school bus ever morning. To inspire and motivated them.
the funny thing is this is exactly how i know this song my bus driver used to play it every morning
Come on somebody!!
Greatest idea ever!
Amen!!
Agreed 100%
I CRY Every time I hear this. all these years later.
Smiles, hi Julianna 👋
😢
Such a soulful legendary song…GOD BLESS YOU✝️💯❤️
Amen
I feel ya! Every time I hear this, it's just like the FIRST time hearing...
It was 1975 and I was 13 when this song was released, and what I would give to go back to those times. You don't know how much you appreciate those days until they're gone.
Exactly 💯
I am Glad to have Grown up in The 70's!
🤙💯🇨🇦
Yep! I was 12
I was 15, we sure have deteriorated as a people globally since then, and we thought it was bad then.
Yes I remember I was 13 also. Those were the greatest times... so muss them but have precious memoriess
I'm 72 and this a masterpiece
yes indeed young lady
ABSOLUTELY 👍🏾
BUSINESS MEN, STOP CHEATING!!
I'm 77 and it still speaks LOUD AND CLEAR
👏👏👏💯💕
Happy Resurrection Day, Saints! Today is the day that the Lord has made. We understand that the world won’t get better if we do not teach the children the right direction to go. Let’s rededicate our lives to the last Adam, the awesome Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior! 💁🏾🇺🇸🕊️🌎🙏❤️
Amen 🙏🏻🇺🇸
Teddy's voice still makes me go cold A true original
One of the best album covers of all time. Classic. 👍🏿
It's 2024 and I'm still vibing with this song. 🎶🎵🎼
The recent world events with ongoing Genocides in Palestine, Congo, Sudan, Syria, and globally makes this song even more profound. Thank you Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes!
Peace from Ireland 🇮🇪🙏
This song is from 1975 and it should be the official song for the 2024 the Democratic National Convention
If only the world could listen to and take heed from this song. Still a hit even years later. Love this song.❤
The song was way ahead of it's time - the power of music.
Genocides in Palestine 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡
The message from this song is just as prevalent today as the time it was made,"We need each other" Wake up everybody "🙏🏾
Absolutely beautiful song,words are so true,Teddy P was a beautiful singer❤
I love the song and Teddy.❤
Happy listening
OMG! I've always loved this song but the message is more relevant than ever now. WAKE UP WORLD in every sense x
"B*tch! You without me is like Harold Melvin without the BlueNotes...you'll NEVER go platinum!"😂😂😂 #Trivia: Who said this quote?
@@niccosanchez824 q
Yes very relevant !!
If I was running for public office i o would have his song playing and roll it out as a start to heal our world !!
I Always thought this was Marvin Gaye
This was a HUGE hit in 1975. This song was the prelude to Teddy going solo. However, this song is still so relevant today! Love the piano, drums and the strings. Beautiful song and the words are still meaningful today!
Aqsdn
This song means as much today as it did back when it first came out. and the saddest part is we still not paying attention, my GOD people what's it gonna take????
The Lord tells us in the Bible. Read it we need it.
@@danrolli3576 reach out and take someone's hand and bring them along with you show me the light
This scary I'm going for my for my first shot I'm going for my fourth shot
If you over 50 you better take precautions
A man and social distance just won't do I'm scared to even Shake somebody's hand I'm becoming another Harvey Mandel
Please teach the kids the right way to go.when we was younger we had to go to Grandma's house every Friday,and stay until Sunday.we clean,cooked and did what my dad told us to do.and then his Brothers bought their kids over ,and we all played together until Sunday evening.we did that every weekend .I do miss that.they showed us how to live,and love back then.😂❤
The song that will change the world some day.
I pray and hope it does.
Needs to happen now.
When black people put down the guns and reach for each other instead of violence - it's time to stop the hate and it has to begin with someone and as the great Martin Luther Jr stated -"I long for the day when a man (person) is judged by the quality of his character not by the color of his skin" - it's time!
Right on bro!❤
Paying constantly, that the people of the world and this 🌎 changes soon. This is so sad, GREED, AND SELFISH ,HATRED, AND POLITICS, AND PEOPLE, ARE TRULY DOING THE MOST, to ALLOW this mess to continue from 40 years plus to continue.
Thank you Teddy Pendergrass. Your voice to these lyrics are a spiritual experience
Amen to that
Help, help!!!!!!!😢😢😢😢😢😮😮😮😮.................
These lyrics transcend time…..we can’t just let it be…..wake up everybody!
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They need to play this all over the world for everyone to unite
Amen!
The bible says the people do unite in the end, against God, because their god is the devil.
Especially in russia but It will be so haaaarrd !!!
Only if it is listened to & heeded!
One of the greatest songs ever written. Transcends time. WAKE UP EVERYBODY!
"Teddy " The very BEST in the world. Teddy you are still the very BEST.
RIP Harold Melvin and Teddy Pendergrass
Teddy pendergrass
Saw the revelance of
This universe long before
His time. RIP my brother.
Well, in all fairness, Pendergrass simply sang what he was given by the song's producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. The song was written by the team of Gene McFadden, John Whitehead (who, as a singing duo had a big hit with the anthemic "Ain't No Stopping Us Now") and Victor Carstarphen.
@@stannote8312 Thank you for giving credit to the writers.
@@better-dayz-r-ahead And thank YOU for knowing the difference. Anytime I write about music and artists, where applicable and given the chance, I always credit the writers and producers. All this great music is being traded, shared and sold online with nothing more than the name of the artists or group--NO mention at all of the songwriters, producers, arrangers, musicians, etc, who created the song in the first place. Without the song you've got nothing. It's a supreme injustice and a damn shame.
@@stannote8312 Agreed💯
Thom Bell is another acclaimed songwriter from the Philly Soul era he wrote and produced a lot of songs for The Delfonics and The Stylistics. Can’t forget about Bobby Eli and Vinnie Barrett they wrote much of Blue Magic’s early work. Also have to mention Norman Harris, Linda Creed, Dexter Wansel and a whole host of others that were part of the movement that was going on in the 70’s in the City of Brotherly Love.
@@better-dayz-r-ahead Hell yes, to all of those giants, sir. Thom Bell is a beast. Bell can walk into a studio where an orchestra is playing and pick the one viola out of tune. He insisted on writing EVERY part you hear on a Thom Bell production, no matter how subtle the guitar ad-lib or position of cymbal crash. When he'd visit labels to have meetings, execs would take one look at Linda Creed and say, "You can leave your [white] girlfriend in the lobby." Bell would angrily make clear that Creed wasn't his girlfriend but his songwriting partner and tell them if she's not in the meeting, there won't be one.
When you listen to the lyrics, you would think he just wrote this song... WOW!!! we have truly not advance as a people... Lord we need your more than ever
TEDDY PENDERGRASS DID NOT WAKE UP EVERYBODY,. RECORD PRODUCERS JOHN WHITEHEAD AND GENE MCFADDEN WROTE WAKE UP EVERYBODY. BUT TEDDY PENDERGRASS DELIVERED POWEFUL LYCRICS . TEDDY PUT THE SONG ON THE MAP. WE LOVE YOU TEDDY PENDERGRASS..
TEDDY PENFERGRASS DID NOT WRITE WAKE UP EVERYBODY. JOHN WHITEHEAD AND GENE MCFADDEN WROTE THE SONG. BUT OF COURSE TEDDY PENDERGRASS SANG THE SONG TO THE 99TH POWER. TEDDY PENDERGRASS PUT THE SONG ON THE MAP... WITH TRUTH AND POWER.. WE LOVE YOU TEDDY PENDERGRASS......
This song is an End time song for all Preachers, Businesses, Parents, and all people un leadership. Wake up everybody. Teach the babies.
"The world has changed so very much from what it used to be; There is so much hatred, war and poverty", and for the next generation, "They're the ones who's coming up, and the world is in their hands; When you teach the children, teach them the very best you can" (I was raised up on Proverbs 22:6-"Train up a child in the way he should go; And when he is older, he will never depart from it"-thanks to mama, daddy, Aunt June and Grandpa James Burl Roberson, Sr!!
I applaud you on this: this would ain't being taught as our generation was: "Train up a child in the way he should go; And when he is old, he will not depart from it"(Proverbs 22:6) and "Whoso spare the rod hateth his son; But he who loves his child chastiseth him sometimes"(chapter 13, verse 24)!!
An anthem for the ages !!!
T.S.O.P. ( The Sound Of Philadelphia)
Do you remember Soul Train? The host said they were in Philly all the time.
This was one of my late father's favorite songs and as a teacher now, I often play it before and after my students arrive. It's my motivation to give them my best.
That's awesome
Thank you for your service ❤
It is quite amazing how ALL the words are so relevant today!!!!
same here teacher as well
I'll say it again gotta love the philly soundwe have so much alot of you don't even know who they are I tell you all of them another day and it all started in south philly at 20th and packer a place called Alpha International Studios
McFadden and Whitehead do not get the credit they deserve for writing great songs like this
Yes, I agree.
Agreed! They were absolutely incredible in their craft. And Teddy murdered this one! Miss him, and I miss Philly so much. #TSOP
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Just to think that this world needed help in 1976 , and looking back I wish that the world was like that now. I am 59 and I got to see them days and wish they would come back.
I know what you mean I'm 77 & this song means more now than ever
I remember waking up n somebody was playing this song! I was at fort Bliss El Paso texas .It changed my Life..Thank you ,people need to listen!!!😊
This should be sung in all indoor outdoor activities - Change is necessary for the good........
Amen 🙏🏽
This song came out in 70's and it was ahead of its time
Yes
God bless teddy and his special voice . This should be the human races anthem!
Yes i was sad disappointed with our world today we need each other melvin and the blue notes couldn't have said it anybetter
IMPEACH BIDEN!!
AMEN THE HUMAN RACES ANTHEM NOT JUST ONE RACE THE HUMAN RACE BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST JESUS AMEN
God,that voice! Imagine if he had lived longer; the songs we lost.....
The world needs to listen to this song today. It's too much happening today
Smiles, hi Linda 👋
NOT ONLY LISTEN BUT TAKE ACTION AND START TO APPLY
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True WORDS !!!
Teach your Children well !!! 🎯
CHILDREN, must have 2 fine PARENTS !! For good FOUNDATION ,
Not gay !!
Real RESPECTABLE Humans !! Teaching Right from WRONG. GET JOBS NO STEELING NO KILLINGS !
EXTRA BAD CITUATATIONS THESE HORRIFYING TERRIBLE TIMES !!! WAKE UP ! LIFE IS WORTH LIVING DECENTLY GOD ALMIGHTY
HELP, TWISTED HORRIBLE HUMANS 🙏🎯🎯🎯🎯 6:16
It is a master piece of pure excellence and trueth
This is one of the protest songs ever written, it's a wake up call to teachers, politicians, preachers etc, Teddy sing it like it is, he talks, sings & points fingers at those who aren't making this world a better place
That is the truth …we All need help and need the truth shown to all… happily God’s word provides the truth pay attention and make that change it starts with each individual. ☺️
A self conscious song by the Bluenotes.
Teddy is the man RIP
Thumbs up to Brother Ken Gamble and Brother Leon Huff
. . . and thumbs up to songwriters John Whitehead, Gene McFadden, and Victor Carstarphen.
I'm a Retired Bus Driver and all my kids on the Bus seen me as they Mother, Aunt or another respectful Adult in their lives and this song is what I use to teach them about life, 👍👍👍❤😍😍😍
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THIS SONG IS SO FOR REAL SUCH A TEAR JERKER SOMANY PEOPLE DIDNT GET THE MESSAGE WHEN THIS CAME OUT BUT ALOT OF US DID Harold MELVIN AND THE BLUE NOTES WAKE UP EVERYBODY ITS NOT TO LATE PEACE AND LOVE
I AM SENDING THIS OUT TO MY BROTHER MAY HE REST IN PEACE. ONE OF HIS FAVORITE SONGS. I MISS HIM SO MUCH. WE NEED TO CHANGE THINGS IN THE WORLD. THINGS CAN BE MUCH BETTER THAN IT IS. WE ALL KNOW GOD GOT THIS.❤
Joyful Prayer Warriors 🙏 Prayer for EVERYBODY TO 🙏 WAKE UP AND LOVE AGAIN, AMERICA. We are All God's Children 😊😊😊😊
Amen 🙏🏾
Everything happening in our world nowadays .this song feels just right in our hearts. God Helps Us All.
Yes, these are dark times... don't let it steal your JOY...yes these are dark times... don't give up your FAITH...yes, these are dark times... don't let it dim your LIGHT...
PEACE AND LOVE ❤️
That song really bring tears in my eyes everytime I hear this song, especially the part when Teddy said about the old folks, the builders, and the war and property, that touch heart and soul everytime. ❤️❤️❤️😥😥😥💯💯💯👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶📀📀📀
Poverty
My feeling and Tears Too!! What a Beautiful Song🤩🥰😥😃
So true, then and now still!
This song also makes me cry especially the way America & the world is now corrupt & morally bankrupt.
Music is a healing force in many ways.
Beautiful song with beautiful sentiments and hearing Teddy at the peak of his powers makes it all the more meaningful. The message was never more relevant in these troubled times.
Listening to this just takes me away from this messed up world. RIP TP.
THIS SONG IS TELLING US ALL WHAT WE NEED TO DO RIGHT NOW 2024 WE ALL NEED TO PRAY IN FAITH BELIEVING THAT GOD WILL FORGIVE THIS NATION AND ALL THE NATION S AND CONFESS OUR SINS AND REPENT AND ASK JESUS TO BE OUR LORD AND SAVIOR AMEN
I just found out Teddy Pendergrass was the lead singer for the blue notes and didn't even know he was part of their group. I always thought he was a solo singer.... wow. AWESOME.
Wake up everybody❤ there's a message here❤ hope everybody gets it❤❤❤😊
This song definitely applies today in 2024
I'm helplessly and willingly drowning in tears and memories!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😍👍🏻💥💥💥🥇
So many memories right
So am I because it was written way back then and it's still relevant and means so much today WAKE UP EVERYBODY it matter no race Creed of color we all need each other so true I hope everyone learn how to listen 👂 and listen 👂 to learn if you know what I'm saying peace ✌️ out
Me too😪
@@skeric87 I have been crying for a few years now. Looking at the world today is heartbreaking... Sometimes I feel as if I have overstayed my welcome on earth. I don't recognize the world I used to be so in love with. Violence and poverty is rampant. Love seems to be dwindling in society... God help us.
@@albertplummer2973 Seek help
This was my mom's favorite song we played at her funeral she would listen to it all the time i miss you mommy
I'm so sorry😔
😭😭😭May she rest in everlasting peace
miss my Mum all the time!
Hey glad to bring little joy to you,And keep that feeling about mom's.lost my to.they want us to keep thinking a head.Thanks& Happy Easter
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God blessed these people to write this amazing song for us!!!
Yes Lord wake up my people
one Love, one life promote love and not strife. everyone has a important part to play. represent the change it starts with self
The writing of this song involved Devil's Lettuce.
What a incredible song this is. We need to play song today. People need to support one another! Listen to this song it hits right in the heart! Thank you Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes! You'all are remarkable! I can feel it! Hugs Kathy
Every day!
❤ YOUR COMMENT KATHY E
MY GOD I REMEMBER THIS TIME IN MY LIFE. I GREW UP IN THE GHETTO. BACK IN THE S. BRONX. WE STILL HAVE THE CHARACTERS OF THOSE DAYS POLITIANS( PRESIDENT NIXON WHO FELT IT NECESSARY TO CONSTANTLY SAY " I AM NOT A CROOK")DRUG DEALERS(POLITIANS) PEOPLE BEING DIVIDED TODAY AND LIED TO. THE MEDIA IS OMITTING TRUTHS. HAVE MERCY ON US. IN EVERY LANGUAGE I PRAY AND PLEAD TO GOD THAT HE WOULD TAKE THE SCALES OFF OF THE EYES OF THESE PEOPLE TODAY. WE ARE IN TROUBLE LORD AND WE NEED YOU RIGHT HERE AND RIGHT NOW, IN NAME OF JESUS. LORD COVER AND PROTECT US AND FATHER PLEASE DRAW US ALL CLOSE TO YOU IN A MIGHTY MATCHLESS POWERFUL NAME OF JESUS. AMEN AND AMEN. ❤
Was just coming home from Vietnam truly great music after being in the Hell hole. I love being Free!!!
My late dad loved this song it brings so much tears and peace to know what a force my dad is/was. What an honor Pa to know that I know earth thanks to you Sandy Motsile Mokwena love you always🙏🏾
Wake up everybody!!!👏👏👏👏
God bless all!!!💝
It's here 2021 young black men wake up stop killing each other make 🇺🇸 safe for our babies be that role model that missing time is now to make mother proud not afraid wake up thanks Memphis
@@miltonmurray5871 amen!
It's time i am 74 young blacks need to step to the real plate and realize the kids are suffering in 2021 stop killing each other love our babies they deserve that and black family deserve peace in the future wake up
Coronavirus 2020..A Miracle is Coming..THANK YOU GOD...FOR YOUR GRACE and MERCY..This message still stands for 2020..❤❤🏆😭😭😭
"B*tch! You without me is like Harold Melvin without the BlueNotes...you'll NEVER go platinum!"😂😂😂 #Trivia: Who said this quote?
Nicco Sanchez Snoop 😁
God is still on the throne!! This song is still a message for today. What we are going through didn’t catch God by surprise. The true King now has everyone’s attention. I give Him Praise!!!
@kenmews why should I shut up 🤔 obviously you didn't understand my post bcz you're unfamiliar with the quote. Don't shame me bcz of your ignorance! Do some research and find the relevancy in my initial comment!
This is one of the most inspirational songs ever written and sung. We have to wake up to the problems facing each of us in the unfair, cruel, and angry culture and society we continue to allow. So thoroughly embrace very word of this piece of artistry.
Amen 🙏❤
Beautiful song . that's right everybody need to wake up and also start binding up the devil in the name of Jesus. Amen
Simply ICONIC . . Reduces me to tears every time I hear it . RIP Harold . .the world lost a BEAUTIFUL person the day you passed . Rest on peace DEAR man, THANK YOU . .for the music, Mark Hopkins, Bristol, UK xxxxxx
That is Teddy Pendergrass singing not Harold Melvin
I was sleeping for a long time, now, I'm wide awake, this song is very inspiring, It will wake you!!!! Just saying 😎🥰😏😁💯👍👌
I play this song every morning in the Neighborhood. Yes I Do. Thanks Lord.
You doing Jah works family, spread the love
Heard this on WBAI this morning, forgot how much I love this beautiful song, we need so much healing/peace/love/light in these "trying times", thank u HMBN...💙☮
I love that song, I used to hear it all the time on the radio back in the 70s, 80s
The words are so relevant for today! Timeless Classic 40 years old. The world won't get no better if we don't play OUR PART Y'ALL
Prophetic, it speaks to the way the world is today.
Fun fact 1976 my kindergarten Graduation song!❤😮😢😊
Some Are On Their Way To School, and Some Are On Their Way Home...R.H.S. Class of 1976 ! Vernon,CT.
Are you still sleeping in bed ?
NOW THIS IS A TIMELESS CLASSIC SONG IS VERY MUCH RELEVANT TODAY!
Timeless well meaning tune for Humanity...thank you Harold Melvin & Blue Notes🙏