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was nominated for an Academy Award and won a Golden Globe for Best Original Score

was originally released in 2006 as the band’s sixth studio album

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The Blue Album: Vinyl LP Janelle Monae this was a breakthrough momentHarold Melvin & The Blue Notes; one of the most successful worldwide cross over hit making soul groups of the early to mid 1970s. Having signed to Philadelphia International Records under the watchful eyes of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, the band featured the raspy golden tones of the late, great Teddy Pendergrass. Between 1973 and 1977, they had six UK Top 40 hits. After leaving PIR and recording two albums for ABC, they ended the decade recording an