MAJOR HARRIS
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Biography
[Edit]After years of trying, Major Harris finally scored a big hit with the romantic, sensual "Love Won't Let Me Wait" in the summer of 1975. The ballad, with sexy backing vocals supplied by session singer Barbara Ingram, made its mark at number five on the pop charts while topping the R&B chart. He was born into a musical family on February 9, 1947, in Richmond, Virginia, as Major Harris III. His grandparents worked in vaudeville, his father was a professional guitarist, and his mother led the church choirs. His brother was Joe Jefferson, a Philadelphia songwriter responsible for many of the Spinners' hits like "Mighty Love," "Love Don't Love Nobody," and "One of a Kind Love Affair." His cousin was longtime Philly stalwart Norman Harris, a guitarist, producer, songwriter, and former record company owner.
Harris paid major dues: he sang with the Charmers, was briefly a member of Frankie Lymon's Teenagers, recorded with the Jarmels, issued solo singles on Laurie and OKeh Records, and later sang with Nat Turner's Rebellion on Philly Groove Records. None of his previous efforts brought him fame or success. He recorded with the Jarmels after they hit with "A Little Bit of Soap." Harris' first big break came when he joined the Delfonics, replacing Randy Cain; his first tour of duty with them ended in 1974 when he went solo. While with the group his mellow tenor was featured on quite a few recordings as a foil to lead William "Poogie" Hart's soulful falsetto, as is evident on "Think It Over Baby," "Lying to Myself," and "I Told You So."
Having left the Delfonics, he passed a solo audition for W.M.O.T. (We Men of Talent) productions and was signed as a solo act. An album was produced and released on Atlantic Records. The first release, "Each Day I Wake Up," was credited as being by the Major Harris Boogie Blues Band. When Atlantic later sprung "Love Won't Let Me Wait" on the public, the seductive ballad achieved a million in sales and became the high mark of Harris' career. It was recorded in a darkened Sigma Sound Studio with only a small light at Harris' lyric stand: Barbara Ingram, Carla Benton, and Yvette Benson supplied the backing vocals. MFSB played on the tracks with that distinctive, prevalent guitar supplied by Bobby Eli, who also produced the session and wrote the song with Gwendolyn Woolfolk (under her pen name of Vinnie Barrett).
Subsequent ballads by Harris fared well on the charts for a while, but when the hits dried up Harris went back to the Delfonics. As a solo act he was featured on an excellent live recording with Blue Magic and Margie Joseph, which showed that he was an even better entertainer than recording artist. He later toured with one of the two groups called the Delfonics; his version featured original members William Hart and Randy Cain. The other group included William Hart's brother, Wilbert (an original member), and two new guys. Major Harris died in Richmond on November 9, 2012; he was 65 years old.
Title: Love Won't Let Me Wait / After Loving You - Single
Artist: MAJOR HARRIS
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: The Golden Age of Light Music: Bandstand in the Park - Vol. 2
Artist: Michael John, Central Band Of The Royal Air Force, MAJOR HARRIS, The Black Dyke Mills Band, James Oliver, George Miller, William Lang, Deutschmeister Kapelle, Grenadier Guards Band, Irish Guards Band, Sir Vivian Dunn, Black Diamonds Band, Julius Herrmann, Roger Barsotti, The Raf Central Band, The Band Of The Grenadier Guards, New Era Symphonic Band, Band Of H. M. Grenadier Guards, Band Of The Queen’s Royal Regiment / Band Of The Queen's Royal Regiment, Band Of The Royal Marines School Of Music, Band Of The Royal Netherlands Navy, BBC Wireless Military Band, CWS Manchester Band, Fodens Motor Works Band, Grand Massed Bands, Regimental Band Of H. M. Grenadier Guards, Alex Mortimer, Captain Nieuwland, Squadron Leader Sims, Walton O'Donnell, Wing Commander Sims
Genre: Classical
Collections
Title: Back to the 70's: Super 18 Hits (Re-Recorded Version)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: 70's Soul - Groove Me (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Soul Strut, Vol. 16
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Soul Strut, Vol. 15
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: 80's Love Songs
Genre: Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: Luv-N-Soul - Smooth Valentine's Day Selections
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Smooth Philly Soul
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: One Hit Wonders - Vol. 2
Title: 18 Seventies Soul Sensations
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Soul Strut, Vol. 17
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Quiet Storm - Soulful Slow Jams
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Soul Strut, Vol. 18
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: 100 Timeless Love Songs (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock
Title: Atlantic 60th - Love Song Soul
Genre: Rock
Title: 25 Northern Soul Dance floor Classics Vol. 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: New Beginnings - 18 Songs About New Love
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock
Title: 30 Soul Classics
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: 36 Soul Classics
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Only In America: Atlantic Soul Classics
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: The Best of Society Hill Records
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Rare 80's Soul, Funk & Boogie
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: 50 R&B Classics (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: I Love the 70's: 1975 (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock
Title: Atlantic 60: Satin Grooves - The '70s
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Pop
Title: A Perfect Ten - 1975
Genre: Pop
Title: Top Of The Pops 1975 CD2
Title: Ferry Maat's Soul Show 03 Soft Soul Show The Ballads (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Disco, Funk
Title: 100 Hits Soul (CD02)
Genre: Soul
Title: Las Vegas To Acapulco - Luxurious Jazz Moods
Genre: Jazz
Title: Sweet Soul Music-Scorching Classics From 1975
Genre: Jazz
Title: 100 Tubes Soul (CD5)
Title: Sweet Soul Music 1975
Genre: Pop
Title: Billboard Charts Top 1000 Hits 1970-1979 (CD6: 1975)
Genre: Industrial, Blues, Jazz, Rock, Gothic Rock, Grunge, Rock & Roll, Punk, Metal, Reggae, World Music, Country, Pop, Alternative, Psychedelic, Indie, Hardcore, Symphonic
Title: Natural High: All Time Greatest Slow Jams, Vol. 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: Luv N Soul: Smooth Valentine's Day Selections
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: My Perfect List 60 Titres SOUL 1 (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: My Perfect List 60 Titres SOUL Vol. 2 (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: Atlantic Gold - 100 Soul Classics (CD4)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: Modern Soul Rebels (CD1)
Title: 100 Hits: Soul
Title: Soul Sessions
Genre: Soul, Songwriter/Lyricist, Contemporary Folk
Title: Love Ballads Vol. 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop, Funk
Title: 300 Hits: Love Songs (CD09 - R&B Love Songs)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues, Rock, Country, Rockabilly, Western Swing, Pop, Contemporary Folk
Title: Throwback Oldies - Vol. 3
Genre: Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B
Title: Uptown Soul Downtown Funk Vol. 2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop, Funk
Title: 70s Classic Love Songs
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues, Jazz, Folk Rock, Disco, Pop, Funk
Title: 70's Soul - Beyond The Hits
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: 70s R&B
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Blues, Jazz, Songwriter/Lyricist, Smooth Jazz
Title: Smooth 70s (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz, Symphonic Rock, Latin, Funk
Title: Soul: The Collection (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Gospel, Vocal Jazz, Funk
Title: Disco Kings
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz, Dancefloor, Disco, Dance Pop, Funk, Smooth Jazz
Title: Introducing... Soul
Title: Wishing On A Star: 70's Soul Classics
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop, Funk
Title: Stars Of Soul X5 Music
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: 70's Soul: Classic Singles
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock & Roll, Disco, Pop, Funk
Title: Soul Town: Best Classic Soul
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: Smoothest 70's
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz
Title: Rare 70's Soul
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: Love's Themes: Soul Classics
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop, Funk
Featuring albums
Title: Philly Re-Grooved - The Tom Moulton Philly Groove Remixes
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: After Dusk: 16 Love Songs for Those Hot Nights
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Punk Rock