The O'Jays
With the recent CD reissue of their back catalogue, one of the most
popular acts on R&B radio is finally getting some payback. Having their hit song "Love Train" used for a popular commercial didn't hurt any
either. Along with , Archie Bell & the Drells, Wilson Picket, Billy "Mrs. Jones"
Paul and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, the O'Jays helped define the early '70s Philly Sound. Recent R&B smoothies D'Angelo and Maxwell have
paid tribute to this style--a smooth blend between late '60s Temptations-style up-tempo harmonies and '70s-style slow jams which
became the soundtrack to 101 mood-light late nights. Smooth.
Discography:
- Love You to Tears
- Back on Top
- Emotionally Yours
- Let Me Touch You
- Love and More
- My Favorite Person
- The Year 2000
- Identify Yourself
- So Full of Love
- Travelin' At The Speed of Thought
- Message in the Music
- Family Reunion
- Survival
- Ship Ahoy
- Let Me Make Love to You