The Love I Lost
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
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The love I lost Was a sweet love The love I lost Was complete love The love I lost I will never, no, no, never Love again, ooh I can remember planning Building my whole world around you I can remember hoping That you and I could make it on through But something went wrong We loved each other We just couldn't get along Take a good look at me I'm in misery, can't you see? The love I lost (the love, the love I lost) Was a sweet love (yes it was) The love I lost Was complete love The love I lost I will never, no, no, never (never, no never) Love again, ooh I can't remember nothing, no no no But the good times we used to share, my love I'm so sad and lonely Without you, my life is so dead I'm sorry to say You go your way and I'll go my way It hurts deep inside The day we said goodbye, but The love I lost (the love, the love I lost) Was a sweet love (yes it was) The love I lost Was complete love The love I lost, I will never, no, no, never (never, no never) Love again (I will never love again) I will never, no, no, never (never, no never) Love again, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh I will never, no, no, never (never, never) Love again, oh Never, no, no, never Love again (never, never, never)
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Written by: Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Original VersionsThe initial recording of "The Love I Lost" was by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes feat. Teddy Pendergrass. This original version was released in 1973 under the label Philadelphia International.
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Genre IdentityHarold Melvin & the Blue Notes' rendition of "The Love I Lost" is considered a classic in the genre of Philadelphia Soul and Rhythm and Blues (R&B).
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Chart PerformanceThe original release by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes achieved significant chart success, reaching the number one spot on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play chart and number seven on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
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Tom Moulton’s ContributionTom Moulton, a renowned music producer and creator of the remix, mixed the original version of "The Love I Lost," which contributed to its widespread dance club appeal.
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Evolution Over TimeThe track has been covered and reinterpreted by various artists over the years. In 1987, artist Sybil, known for her work in R&B and quiet storm, presented her version of "The Love I Lost", which also acquired notable success and visibility.
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Dimitri from Paris Version"The Love I Lost" was featured and reworked by French DJ and producer, Dimitri from Paris, in his 1997 album "Sacrèbleu". His electronic and house music twists gave it a fresh sound that brought the track to a new generation and audience.
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Grammy HonorsThe original songwriters, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, got recognized as part of their induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame as influential figures in the development of the Philadelphia Soul sound.
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Notable InfluenceBeyond chart success, "The Love I Lost" has been recognized as a song that has significantly influenced the development of dance music, particularly in the creation of the Disco and House music genres.
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Legacy of the TrackThe song has continued to have cultural significance, with multiple covers, remixes, and samples in both mainstream music and underground dance music scenes.
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Different InterpretationsEach version of the song brings its unique touch, transforming the song in context of the prevailing music trends of its time, thus ensuring the enduring legacy of "The Love I Lost".
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