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== VH1 Save the Music R&B All-Stars version ==
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| Name = Wake Up Everybody '05
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| Artist = VH1 Save the Music R&B All-Stars
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| Released = December 13, 2005
| Recorded = June–November 2005
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| Length = 5:41
| Label = ], ], ], ], Fo Yo Soul, ]
| Writer = Victor Carstarphen, ], ]
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* The song was covered by American singer and actor ]. Released as the first single from his self-titled 1993 album, Scotti's version of the song reached #9 on the ''Billboard'' ] chart in May of that year.<ref>] (2004). ''Hot Dance/Disco 1974-2003'', (Record Research Inc.), page 229.</ref> * The song was covered by American singer and actor ]. Released as the first single from his self-titled 1993 album, Scotti's version of the song reached #9 on the ''Billboard'' ] chart in May of that year.<ref>] (2004). ''Hot Dance/Disco 1974-2003'', (Record Research Inc.), page 229.</ref>
* In 2004, Blues singer ] also released the song "Wake up everybody" on his CD "Back By popular demand" which also contains covers like "Times they are a changing" by ] and "Imagine" by ]. * In 2004, Blues singer Keb Mo also released the song "Wake up everybody" on his CD "Back By popular demand" which also contains covers like "Times they are a changing" by Bob Dylan and "Imagine" by John Lennon.
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* In 2014, the ] released a song "A Better Tomorrow" that samples "Wake Up Everybody".<ref>http://www.whosampled.com/sample/316095/Wu-Tang-Clan-A-Better-Tomorrow-%282014%29-Harold-Melvin-%26-the-Blue-Notes-Wake-Up-Everybody/</ref> * In 2014, the ] released a song "A Better Tomorrow" that samples "Wake Up Everybody".<ref>http://www.whosampled.com/sample/316095/Wu-Tang-Clan-A-Better-Tomorrow-%282014%29-Harold-Melvin-%26-the-Blue-Notes-Wake-Up-Everybody/</ref>

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"Wake Up Everybody"
Song
A-side"Wake Up Everybody (Part 1)"
B-side"Wake Up Everybody (Part 2)"

"Wake Up Everybody" is an R&B song written by John Whitehead, Gene McFadden, and Victor Carstarphen.

Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes version

Originally recorded by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, with Teddy Pendergrass singing lead vocals, the song had a somewhat unconventional structure, starting subdued and building slowly to a climax. The title track from their 1975 album, the song spent two weeks at number one on the Hot Soul Singles chart in early 1976. It also enjoyed success on the pop charts, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart., and number 23 in the UK Singles Chart. They performed the song on Soul Train on November 22, 1975.

Preceded by"Sing a Song" by Earth, Wind & Fire Billboard Hot Soul Singles number-one single
(Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes version)

January 17, 1976 - January 24, 1976
Succeeded by"Sing a Song" by Earth, Wind & Fire

Sonia version

"Wake Up Everybody"
Song
B-side"Show You the Way to Go"
"Nowhere Left to Hide"

"Wake Up Everybody" was covered in 1995 by British singer Sonia. It was produced by Steve Levine for fourth studio album Love Train - The Philly Album (1998). The song was released as the album's first and final single. This single has two B-sides - "Show You the Way to Go" and "Nowhere Left to Hide". The first B-side appears on Sonia's fourth studio album. This single was the most unsuccessful single by Sonia (It reached #155 in UK). This was Sonia's last single until "Fool for Love" in 2009.

Track listings

CD & cassette
  1. "Wake Up Everybody" - 3:38
  2. "Show You the Way to Go" - 3:53
  3. "Nowhere Left to Hide" - 3:29

2004 version

"Wake Up Everybody"
Song

In 2004, a cover version was released to coincide with the 2004 presidential election. It features a collection of music stars who urge young people to go out and vote. The song was produced by Babyface, and features various prominent R&B singers and rappers. It was an airplay-only single. It reached #119 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart.

Artists

Other versions

"Wake Up Everybody"
Song
  • Denny Correll would record a version for his 1982 album "Something I Believe In"; with an additional, overtly Christian-themed verse added.
  • In 2001 UK producers Rae and Christian covered the song on their Sleepwalking album, with vocals by Bobby Womack.
  • The song was covered by American singer and actor Nick Scotti. Released as the first single from his self-titled 1993 album, Scotti's version of the song reached #9 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in May of that year.
  • In 2004, Blues singer Keb Mo also released the song "Wake up everybody" on his CD "Back By popular demand" which also contains covers like "Times they are a changing" by Bob Dylan and "Imagine" by John Lennon.
  • In 2010, the song was covered by John Legend & The Roots. Also featuring Common, and Melanie Fiona, it was the first single taken from their politically themed album 'Wake Up!'
  • In 2014, the Wu-Tang Clan released a song "A Better Tomorrow" that samples "Wake Up Everybody".

References

  1. Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes song review on Allmusic
  2. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 393.
  3. UK Single Chart archive, 3 April 1976
  4. The Best of Soul Train Live (booklet). Time Life. 2011.
  5. Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200 - Music Genre Sales
  6. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco 1974-2003, (Record Research Inc.), page 229.
  7. John Legend in-depth interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' October 2010
  8. http://www.whosampled.com/sample/316095/Wu-Tang-Clan-A-Better-Tomorrow-%282014%29-Harold-Melvin-%26-the-Blue-Notes-Wake-Up-Everybody/
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