I still insist that of all the greatest singers I've ever heard, Eddie Levert maintained the most powerful, controled, melodic, gut wrenching, and soul stirring voices I've ever heard. I know, what about Teddy, Peabo, Ruffin, Luther, etc.? I just don't feel Eddie got his props, the masculinity of the Ojays and the power of his voice intimidated some folks, but I just have to tell the truth. You win in my book Eddie, props to Philly International as well!
Happy Birthday to Eddie Levert, longtime member and co-lead singer of the legendary O'Jays, born June 16th, 1942. On June 16, 2024 he celebrated his 82nd birthday. By any measure, the O'Jays are one of the most important Soul Music groups of all-time. Whether delivering funky dance music, romantic ballads, or thoughtful social commentary in song
Oops my reply got messed up (AND sent itself b4 I was done !!)Just MEANT to say,i think.I'm still om the time machine. ; I don't believe I ever got off it nor had any REASON need or desire to.,! From the first great summer I started loving this music in 73 age 9, I hopped aboard the Love Train + stayed !!
Ojay's refused to be on Soul Train unless they could sing live!! No lip syncing here....Eddie said "Man ...I dont have to lip sync.... "I got something " !!!!
What must be remembered here ... This is another one where the vocals were live. If you listen to the recorded version, the verses were reversed ... And it is still fire. If you look at the crowd, half of them aren't dancing ... They are watching. Even they realize that this right here ... It's a moment. For real. 💗💗💯💯💯
This is kind of unrelated but I heard that McFadden and Whitehead wrote the song Backstabbers. Eddie hated the song because he wanted to do more love ballads. I guess this is proof lol
@DEBRA WATSON, GURL WHY YOU WANTS TO SIN LIKE THAT AGAIN ??? YOU AINT TIRED YET ??? WELL HONEY, HOW MANY BABIES YOU WANTS TO MAKE ???? 978, 984 ??? AND HOW MUCH YOU DONE MAKE ???? 🤐 ROMANS 6:23. LUKE 16:19-31 HEBREWS 9:27. THANK YOU 😇
What I love after 50+years as a group Eddie and Walter had a perfect blend in being lead singer. Eddie has that raw, rich go hard sexy approach and Walter has that smooth, charming, sexy swag. Both are charismatic and dynamic performance. RIP to William who was a phenomenal dancer and background singer. He held his own. I’m sure his lost to the O’Jays was unimaginable.
Boy oh boy! The sweetest one two punch in the history of R&B Soul was Eddie and Walter on wax and live! Their voices were so good together with the production of Gamble and Huff! The only other one two punches that could rival them were David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks and K-Ci and Jo Jo from Jodeci! Simply spectacular 💯🙌🏾
Thank you Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff for writing and producing some of the greatest soul music in the history of music! I’m 52 years old and although it’s my parents music it was the blueprint of my childhood! From illly Philly to New York City.. PIR was in the house! 💯🎶❤️👊🏽🔥👏
Written by Bunny Sigler and Allan Felder ---------- Lead Vocals: Eddie LeVert ----------- Background Vocals: William Powell (R.I.P) Bunny Sigler (R.I.P) Eddie LeVert Walter Williams ---------- Instrumentation: Leon Huff and MFSB ---------- Arranger and Conductor: Bobby Martin --------- Produced by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff --------- Year: 1975 -------- Album: Survival
Don Cornelius had a real love for the show. We have lost some serious sight for music. Thank God New Edition is touring again. Its gonna take a johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant to keep some Synchronized dancing coming thru in 2021. God is still in the blessing business..
MY UNCLE PLAYED THE O'JAYS ALL THE TIME WHEN I WAS YOUNGER . I KNOW EVERY WORD TO EVERY SONG BY THE O'JAYS. THE BEST GROUP EDDIE LEVERT HAS THE MOST AMAZING VOICE EVER . NO HE NEVER GOT HIS FLOWERS . THEY DO NOT HAVE SINGERS LIKE THIS ANYMORE THAT IS A FACT !!!!!! THANK YOU TO THE O'JAYS FOR THEIR FANTASTIC MUSIC 🎶. GOD BLESS YOU GENTLEMEN AMEN . 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The Mighty O'Jays (As my Gma used to say RIP her sweet soul❤) Met Mr.Eddie Levert in LAX in 2009, he allowed me to call 📞 her & he spoke with her on the phone 📱. He was so kind and so Happy to have that beautiful memory 😊.
All I have is one thing to say; and that is...YEASSSS, I love me some Eddie! He's singing from his Soul, like he means it! They are amazing!Thank you.. ❤❤😘❤❤
You aren't by yourself, l love him to, not just because he reminds me of the love of my life (may he RIP) but his singing really touches you deeply. GOD BLESS 🙏 the O' Jays today and always.
Philadelphia International Record Superstar The O'Jays just give Eddie Levert the microphone and watch him go to work The O'Jays are hell of an Entertainers to watch and perform Philadelphia International Record number one for soul music🎙🎼🎶🎵🎷🎺🎻🥁
Have mercy! One of the sexiest songs ever. I’ve seen a gazillion ST episodes from the very beginning but don’t recall any other performers not lip syncing besides these uber talented men. Anyone else?
I remember seeing the O'Jays sing the song, Just let make love to you. I went out of my mind !! And been in love with O'Jays ever since!! Thank you O'Jays, my first loves of music, I was in my late twentys' and early thirtys'. Loved them then and still do. Watch them grow old together, look good in your mature years, always, O'Jays!
One of my favorites!!! Eddie Levert is a beast one of best in the music industry. His voice is still strong some of the best concerts I've ever seen like non other.❤
Just to be able to enjoy their music from Your Parents, Grandparents, or whatever Miracle way you discovered This Amazing group then consider yourself A Legendary Fan😀
Those vocals... whooweee!
Boa tarde rapaziada vqv 👍
Love ojays one my favorite groups. Music is beautiful just saying.
Glass of wine with this song
👍♥️ love
👊🏼
I still insist that of all the greatest singers I've ever heard, Eddie Levert maintained the most powerful, controled, melodic, gut wrenching, and soul stirring voices I've ever heard. I know, what about Teddy, Peabo, Ruffin, Luther, etc.? I just don't feel Eddie got his props, the masculinity of the Ojays and the power of his voice intimidated some folks, but I just have to tell the truth. You win in my book Eddie, props to Philly International as well!
What about Bobby? Lol
Right I don’t think Eddie get enough props either 🎶🗣🎤🔥🥰🐐👑💐
Don’t forget about my man LEVI STUBBS of the Four Tops. ua-cam.com/video/2LlvAjtmgZ4/v-deo.html this is an awesome voice also.
I really like your analysis
I agree, Eddie's soul, was in that soul music!
2024 check-in..🤟
No flashing lights. No hype men. No gyrating women. Just three smooth gentlemen with mics who could sing!
Absolutely pure music,no sexy videos.. classic maan I love 💕
Yes indeed
They are smooth
Yes this was good soul music ❤
Amen!
Back when Grown Men made Grown Men Music! Peace!
Rest In Peace William Powell ❤
Damn Eddie singing from his soul
There's nothing like seeing them in person, ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!
Happy Birthday to Eddie Levert, longtime member and co-lead singer of the legendary O'Jays, born June 16th, 1942. On June 16, 2024 he celebrated his 82nd birthday. By any measure, the O'Jays are one of the most important Soul Music groups of all-time. Whether delivering funky dance music, romantic ballads, or thoughtful social commentary in song
Love love to you Eddie 💕💕💕💕💕
I just found out that Eddie's BDay is June 16, he share a Bday with Tupac and it's a Day before my B'Day which is June 17,😊
Folks, this is a live performance that sounds better than the recording. There is only one group that could do this, The Ojay’s.
They don't make music like this anymore just beautiful!
I'm from Philadelphia and truly loved being raised during the 70's when I was born. Our soul music was and is the best!!
Eddie's voice is heavy and ballances with Walter's mellow voice
❤❤❤
Walt’s range is amazing
Bring back this real music please 🥰🥰🥰
One of the greatest trio's of the 20th century.
They don't make voices, music, nor clothes like this anymore! Who's ready to help build a time machine?
I'd like to be down for that
Hurry up and build it lol
I'm already on it ! I Never got off it since I was ,9 in 73 + went CRAZY over all these unbelievable under
Oops my reply got messed up (AND sent itself b4 I was done !!)Just MEANT to say,i think.I'm still om the time machine. ; I don't believe I ever got off it nor had any REASON need or desire to.,!
From the first great summer I started loving this music in 73 age 9, I hopped aboard the Love Train + stayed !!
Mr too
Ojay's refused to be on Soul Train unless they could sing live!! No lip syncing here....Eddie said "Man ...I dont have to lip sync.... "I got something " !!!!
The Ojays has the best routines in dancing,
It's like they are joined at the hip.
So smooth and easy.
🗣 Hallelujah!!! Thank You, God. 🙌🙏🙌 Thank you, O'Jay's.🙌🕺🕺🕺🙌😍😍😍 Thank you, UA-cam 🙏
R.I.P. Mr. William Powell
1965-2010 best r&b songs
And be on ❤🎉😊
2023, even this was my era. Still gives me goosebumps.
If you don't get chills from this kind of music do you even have a pulse?
These are the words I'm sure every woman wants sung to her
... Eddie and that voice.... 👏😘😍👏😘😍
Eddie has one of those voices that comes around only once in a lifetime
Eddie has a strong voice. This is one of my favorite songs. The strength and style of the O’Jays. Love them
Yes
Great song.!!!! No one would hv sung this one but the O'JAYS.!!!
Yes and Face!....But you can't deny that voice!
@@louisgonzalez8846 uuu
I do really love to watch Eddie sing! Such great energy - always smiling, always moving. A huge talent
What must be remembered here ... This is another one where the vocals were live. If you listen to the recorded version, the verses were reversed ... And it is still fire. If you look at the crowd, half of them aren't dancing ... They are watching. Even they realize that this right here ... It's a moment. For real. 💗💗💯💯💯
I'm 69 years n old school is the best!!!!!
The dam O'Jays, I mean live on SOUL TRAIN. These brothers are the truth. Eddie is sanging that song.
The beginning of that song should be classified as one of the best openings ever
Yassss!
Eddie LeVert put not only his heart but his soul into that song his voice is so mellow
This is kind of unrelated but I heard that McFadden and Whitehead wrote the song Backstabbers. Eddie hated the song because he wanted to do more love ballads. I guess this is proof lol
Yes my Eddie is killing it as usual. Whenever I attended an Ojays' show, I sat on the edge of my seat staring at Eddie.
💯💯💯❤❤❤
@@sandraatkins2539 baby making music .....
@DEBRA WATSON,
GURL WHY YOU WANTS TO SIN LIKE THAT AGAIN ???
YOU AINT TIRED YET ???
WELL HONEY, HOW MANY BABIES YOU WANTS TO MAKE ????
978, 984 ???
AND HOW MUCH YOU DONE MAKE ????
🤐
ROMANS 6:23.
LUKE 16:19-31
HEBREWS 9:27.
THANK YOU 😇
What I love after 50+years as a group Eddie and Walter had a perfect blend in being lead singer. Eddie has that raw, rich go hard sexy approach and Walter has that smooth, charming, sexy swag. Both are charismatic and dynamic performance. RIP to William who was a phenomenal dancer and background singer. He held his own. I’m sure his lost to the O’Jays was unimaginable.
REST IN SOUL HEAVEN WM. POWELL
YOU SANG LEAD BACK IN THE DAY AS WELL. GREAT VOICE
I soo love Walter ❤❤❤
Love and miss William Powell 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Omggg, this what I'm talking about. 😒hmmmmm this is real 🎶with so much meaning.
Everybody in the crowd is totally stunned!
Yep they couldn't dance they loved the sound so much!
This music never gets old ..thanks Mom and Dad for introducing me to this type of music
Amen🙏🏽
Excelente grupo musical.😍🤩🥰
I agree. So glad my mom and her siblings exposed us to their music.
@Bryan Hairston ~ and my kids passed it down to their kids 👏🏽👏🏽✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
The Mighty Mighty O'Jays music stirred up alot of midnight love storms and a bundle of morning babies!!!
Damn!!! That was SINGING and SMOOTH moves.
You're Right On Target w that comment Donna!/Couldn't agree more !! PHENOMONAL song !
Eddie had to be tired as hell some nights as much energy as he put in.
IKR. They put everything into their singing. Remember too though they didn't dance or move around a lot on stage like now
Eddie 81 years old still the best
Sure u rigth ❤😊
Nothing like having CLASS.
Cmon Eddie singing live. That's when this music was real!❤️
I wonder how many babies were made to that...!
😅
States worth 😊
Boy oh boy! The sweetest one two punch in the history of R&B Soul was Eddie and Walter on wax and live! Their voices were so good together with the production of Gamble and Huff! The only other one two punches that could rival them were David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks and K-Ci and Jo Jo from Jodeci! Simply spectacular 💯🙌🏾
one of the best love songs ever
Just a all time classic song, forever love the O'Jays
When music was music and love was just sweet love.
Eddie and Teddy voices can’t be touched .
Can't beat this era of music. ❤
No better solo vocals with heart and soul than the Mighty O'Jays.
This is singing dancing and entertaining to the highest degree. Sheer perfection of the craft!!
Seeing Eddie & the fellas (5) sing live at the Apollo in 1968 was off the hook and every show since then thru the decades was the bomb.
Wow, mesmerising..the Mighty O'Jays..2023..still 🎶 🎶 here...
I just watched this three times in a row. Eddie is a gift. Just amazing.
Yess
Absolutely 💯 💯 💯 💯
Omg , my favorite ole school vocalist 💗💗💗💗💗
The,O'jays que fonomales son ,que bonita voz, que elegantes al vestirse.
Facts…one of the greatest to ever do it
New Soul Train performances every Friday from our amazing Philadelphia artists!
Cool
There's nothing better than cool stuff from Philadelphia International Records
Thank you!
This is my father in law for life
Thank you Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff for writing and producing some of the greatest soul music in the history of music! I’m 52 years old and although it’s my parents music it was the blueprint of my childhood! From illly Philly to New York City.. PIR was in the house! 💯🎶❤️👊🏽🔥👏
REAL SOUL MUSIC......He microphone is on and working!!
Sing Brothers
Still bringing a smile to my face after several decades of great music and amazing performances. Thanks guys.
THE MIGHTY O'JAYS!!!
This is one of my favorite groups of all times. These new youngins will never understand this type of music. I truly miss it.
Legendary. The Mighty O'jays. That Eddie Levert.
He singing that ish live Damn
Written by
Bunny Sigler
and
Allan Felder
----------
Lead Vocals:
Eddie LeVert
-----------
Background Vocals:
William Powell
(R.I.P)
Bunny Sigler
(R.I.P)
Eddie LeVert
Walter Williams
----------
Instrumentation:
Leon Huff and
MFSB
----------
Arranger and
Conductor:
Bobby Martin
---------
Produced by
Kenny Gamble
and
Leon Huff
---------
Year:
1975
--------
Album:
Survival
Don’t forget the late Bunny Sigler also sang with the guys on this and many other songs he wrote for the O’jays. He’s the one singing bass.
@@bigsonny07
That’s right.
I forgot.
Thank you!
@@bigsonny07 Glad to know that... for a while I've been trying to figure out which O'Jay had a deep ass voice...and now I know who Bunny is 🤣🤣
thats how you perform a song! plenty of soul!!
Legendary!!! These younger so call R&B groups don't understand.
Cant touch this
Don Cornelius had a real love for the show. We have lost some serious sight for music. Thank God New Edition is touring again. Its gonna take a johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant to keep some Synchronized dancing coming thru in 2021. God is still in the blessing business..
dont dare compare new edition to the ojays child
Eddie really hit it n that song as he did n all of their songs ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
That Walt got the moves. Walt routine his butt off. The man puts Class in the routines. Such Smoothness and Grace.
MY UNCLE PLAYED THE O'JAYS ALL THE TIME WHEN I WAS YOUNGER . I KNOW EVERY WORD TO EVERY SONG BY THE O'JAYS. THE BEST GROUP EDDIE LEVERT HAS THE MOST AMAZING VOICE EVER . NO HE NEVER GOT HIS FLOWERS . THEY DO NOT HAVE SINGERS LIKE THIS ANYMORE THAT IS A FACT !!!!!! THANK YOU TO THE O'JAYS FOR THEIR FANTASTIC MUSIC 🎶. GOD BLESS YOU GENTLEMEN AMEN . 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The O,jays held that top spot for at least 50yrs..I remember before I was 10yrs I didn't know who they were but I knew their music🎶
Lord ham mecery what a blessing father and I want to thank you father and and I would love to see many many more happy returns.
Eddie is good. Such a powerful voice.
Tgis is actually a live performance 😮
So very Beautiful 💙🤍🙏🏾
What a beautiful song 🙏❤️🌹🌷💐🌺
Slow Dancing to straight to the bedroom music 🎶
The Mighty O'Jays (As my Gma used to say RIP her sweet soul❤) Met Mr.Eddie Levert in LAX in 2009, he allowed me to call 📞 her & he spoke with her on the phone 📱. He was so kind and so Happy to have that beautiful memory 😊.
All I have is one thing to say; and that is...YEASSSS, I love me some Eddie! He's singing from his Soul, like he means it! They are amazing!Thank you..
❤❤😘❤❤
You aren't by yourself, l love him to, not just because he reminds me of the love of my life (may he RIP) but his singing really touches you deeply. GOD BLESS 🙏 the
O' Jays today and always.
Sing it Mr Eddie
Philadelphia International Record Superstar The O'Jays just give Eddie Levert the microphone and watch him go to work The O'Jays are hell of an Entertainers to watch and perform Philadelphia International Record number one for soul music🎙🎼🎶🎵🎷🎺🎻🥁
O'jays O'jays O'jays forever love.❤
The OG outfit is clean as a whistle 🥰💃🏽
Have mercy! One of the sexiest songs ever. I’ve seen a gazillion ST episodes from the very beginning but don’t recall any other performers not lip syncing besides these uber talented men. Anyone else?
If you can't get to this!! You have a hole in your soul love Maria!
I remember seeing the O'Jays sing the song, Just let make love to you. I went out of my mind !! And been in love with O'Jays ever since!! Thank you O'Jays, my first loves of music, I was in my late twentys' and early thirtys'. Loved them then and still do. Watch them grow old together, look good in your mature years, always, O'Jays!
Legends, superb vocals
Hands down, one of favorites!
One of my favorites!!! Eddie Levert is a beast one of best in the music industry. His voice is still strong some of the best concerts I've ever seen like non other.❤
Whaouhh ! Such vocal ranges.this is talent and class ❤
One of the finest voices and entertainers in the music industry, and to ever step up to a microphone...
The number one song for lovers. Happy Valentines day to all the lovely ladies out there!
Eddie had everyone moist, they all was mesmerized..
Eddie LeVert , Powerful voice chills just go off through your body
Eddie sang this song with every fiber of his being. He had a powerful voice!!! Awesome!!!
💖💖🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
August 02,2024
I always enjoy watching William Powell on stage. God continue to rest his soul in peace!!
The Lyrics could only be sung by Eddie Levert!!! What Soul….
"Hooks in me" is another one of those songs.❤❤❤❤❤ Ojays!!!
Memories, Memories, memories ❤❤ 1:51
Love the O'Jays!
If smooth ever had a face this group is it
SOUL MUSIC.....it made some people nervous so they had to get rid of it.......WOW..it needs to come back. Singing from the Soul brought us together
Just to be able to enjoy their music from Your Parents, Grandparents, or whatever Miracle way you discovered This Amazing group then consider yourself A Legendary Fan😀