Major Harris III (February 9, 1947[1] – November 9, 2012)[2] was an American R&B singer, associated with the Philadelphia soul sound and the Delfonics (early 1970s–1974).

His biggest hit as a solo artist was the 1975 single "Love Won't Let Me Wait".

[1] Early in his career, Harris sang with groups such as the Charmers, the Teenagers, the Jarmels,[1][3] and Nat Turner Rebellion, which also featured his songwriting brother, Joseph B. Jefferson, and recorded a few solo 7" records on the Laurie and Okeh labels.

Written by Bobby Eli and Vinnie Barrett, "Love Won't Let Me Wait" was awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A.

[5] Harris died in a Richmond, Virginia, hospital from congestive heart and lung failure on November 9, 2012 at the age of 65.