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The O'Jays

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Group. Formed 1958.

Photo of The O'Jays Posed portrait of Conor Oberst

Biography

The O'Jays are a Canton, Ohio-based soul/R&B group, originally consisting of Walter Williams (b. August 25, 1942), Bill Isles, Bobby Massey, William Powell (January 20, 1942–May 26, 1977) and Eddie Levert (b. June 16, 1942). The O'Jays were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004, and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. The O'Jays (now a trio after the departure of Isles and Massey) had their first hit with "Lonely Drifter", in 1963. In spite of the record's success, the group was considering quitting the music business until Gamble & Huff, a legendary team of producers and songwriters, took an interest in the group. With Gamble & Huff, the O'Jays emerged at the forefront of Philadelphia soul with Back Stabbers (1972), a huge pop hit, and topped the U.S. singles charts the following year with their anthemic "Love Train".

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Albums releases

Release title Release date
My Favorite Person 1982
Identify Yourself 1979
So Full of Love 1978
Message in the Music 1976
Family Reunion 1975
 

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Latest Tracks Played on the BBC

  1. Christmas Ain't Christmas (Without The One You Love)
    BBC Radio 2 | Steve Wright in the Afternoon 24/12/2009
     
  2. Love Train
    BBC Radio 2 | Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch 20/12/2009
     
  3. For The Love Of Money
    BBC 6 Music | Chris Hawkins 10/12/09
     
  4. I Love Music
    BBC Radio 2 | Steve Wright in the Afternoon 04/12/2009
     
  5. Back Stabbers
    BBC Radio 2 | Alex Lester 03/12/2009
     

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