The Love I Lost

"The Love I Lost" is a song by American R&B group Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. Group member Teddy Pendergrass sang lead vocals. Originally written as a ballad by Philly soul songwriters Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, the song was transformed into a funk song and features drummer Earl Young. It was released from the Black & Blue album in late 1973 and sold more than a million copies. It peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard Hot R&B chart. In the 21st century, the track has been the subject of extended re-edits by notable remixers Tom Moulton, Theo Parrish, and Dimitri From Paris. In 2022, Rolling Stone ranked "The Love I Lost" number 116 in their list of the "200 Greatest Dance Songs of All Time".