Reaching for the World is the fifth album by American vocal group Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes.

This is the first album without Teddy Pendergrass, David Ebo was his replacement.

Also joining the Blue Notes were Dwight Johnson and William Spratley.

Then "After You Love Me, Why Do You Leave Me", featuring Sharon Paige, reached #102 in the US Billboard 100 and #15 on the US R&B Charts.

Hostage Parts 1&2 was chosen as the final single, but failed to chart.