The O'Jays were one of
Philadelphia soul's most
popular and long-lived outfits, rivaled only by the Spinners as soul's
greatest vocal group of the
'70s. In their prime, the O'Jays' recordings epitomized
the Philly soul sound: smooth, rich harmonies backed
by elaborate arrangements, lush strings, and a touch
of contemporary funk. They worked extensively with
the legendary production/songwriting team of Kenny Gamble and Leon
Huff , becoming the flagship artist
of the duo's Philadelphia International label.
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