Sharon Paige, in collaboration with Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, was a significant fixture in the 1970s Philadelphia soul music scene. The group's style was characterized by their lush R&B sound, accentuated by Paige's powerful soprano vocals. Harold Melvin, the band's founder, along with the Blue Notes, including the notable lead vocalist Teddy Pendergrass, were instrumental in shaping the Philly soul genre. Their influential works include the hit songs "If You Don't Know Me by Now" and "The Love I Lost," which have left an indelible mark in R&B music history.