O'Jays perform Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions 2005

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  • @raywilkes5046
    @raywilkes5046 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    These guys are legendary. They pour their hearts and souls into their music. They deserve this honor.
    I am puzzled by the people sitting in their seats and not honoring them by standing and singing.
    If I missed this then please correct me.
    It was great but they deserve even greater.

  • @adehowells5896
    @adehowells5896 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Best group of the 70's. Still strong in 2024, still listening my favourite

  • @roccopaolino463
    @roccopaolino463 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Walter is the coolest man on the planet and he’s almost 80.

    • @kathrynprice8873
      @kathrynprice8873 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I totally Agree 💯💯💯💯💯🎤🎼🎤🎼🎤🎼🎤🎼🥰

    • @OscarMothemela
      @OscarMothemela ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i agree ,, Mr Smooth

    • @roxiejohnson9989
      @roxiejohnson9989 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Money is nt everything. It is. For those who want to b right with the use of it. But now we have so many golddiggers who only for good times and help u spend every dime.😢😢 5:47 😢😊

    • @chrispeak6707
      @chrispeak6707 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Totally agree very seldom see him without a hat

    • @ettajohnson8234
      @ettajohnson8234 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The Ojays have always been a talented group and they still are since I first saw them perform in the 80s. I wish them all well as they enter their retirement. Their music will never fade away because their fans realize their contributions to the music industry and they are truly loved by their fans!❤❤

  • @s.k.sandles7005
    @s.k.sandles7005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Sammy Strain has been part of TWO groups on the Hall of Fame, as a member of Little Anthony & The Imperials as well.....he TRULY gets my props!

  • @MaryAnderson-x9j
    @MaryAnderson-x9j 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    The music that will never die. 2024 and still listening to this music

  • @DebMcwalker
    @DebMcwalker 10 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    This group is the embodiment of the "Philadelphia sound". They so richly deserved their induction into the Hall of Fame.

    • @sandraatkins2539
      @sandraatkins2539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💬💯💯💯💯💯💯

    • @Kemet3.0
      @Kemet3.0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope, the origin was Canton and Cleveland before they came to Philadelphia.
      YES MSB back them but those vocals Canton and Cleveland talent. Just as Howard Hewitt, James Ingram and Phillip Ingram and the group Switch.

  • @pauloranulfo3220
    @pauloranulfo3220 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Since I was a kid I always loved O'jays! They are Marvelous 😊

  • @johnciummo3299
    @johnciummo3299 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The greatest soul group of all-time. I am big lover the Motown sound. Grew up with. The Temps, Four Tops etc. But the longevity of the O’Jays in undeniable. Seen them numerous time. They never cheat the audience. Truly legendary!

  • @ejmallari6395
    @ejmallari6395 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It’s cool they doing their song with four members

  • @tyronesmith6112
    @tyronesmith6112 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This performance gave me chills. Great job O'Jays

    • @funkpill
      @funkpill ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So underrated

  • @jerlenejohnson
    @jerlenejohnson 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    He has an awesome voice also his singers with him .God is blessing you all 🙏😊😊

  • @whorton
    @whorton 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    We were blessed to live in an era of music that was rich with lyrics and melodies. .

  • @mikkacasher6694
    @mikkacasher6694 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sammy Strain STILL GOT THOSE SMOOTH MOVES.

  • @tomcorcoran6080
    @tomcorcoran6080 6 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    Sammy never missed a step years ago, doesn't miss one here either, what class act!

    • @casey4602
      @casey4602 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think Sammy is an original member of Little Anthony and The Imperials

    • @Liyoncejones
      @Liyoncejones 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He is about that smooth dancing life. I love it.

  • @gregorywilliams3200
    @gregorywilliams3200 7 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I'm glad to see Sammy back with the group he seems to be having a real good time

  • @haydoncooper3744
    @haydoncooper3744 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    ABSOLUTE CLASS.

  • @deborahpaley21
    @deborahpaley21 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Total CLASS.

  • @DianneReevesFan
    @DianneReevesFan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Bravo Gentleman!!! Walter and Eddie are legends BECAUSE they stayed together.
    What a class act to have Sammy Strain on that stage. Honestly, I didn't realize until a few years ago that Sammy had replaced William Powell (RIP) in the 70s. The looked so much alike! Congrats to Eric also.

  • @erinpennington9716
    @erinpennington9716 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Absolute class gentlemen. Thank you!

  • @dirkfaude1
    @dirkfaude1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    The best part is they look grateful for a magical career and seem genuinely happy. What a great band.

  • @LWalks64
    @LWalks64 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I met Walter Williams a few times. once I asked him what his favorite O’Jays song to perform was and he quickly answered “Love Train”. He said Eddie’s was “Backstabbers”and “For the love of money”. Walter is an extremely kind and gentle man.

  • @stacyharris9008
    @stacyharris9008 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    That era of singers who honed their craft on the chitlin cuircit in the 40's/50' & into the civil rights 60's will never happen again...all new soul music is based on their real talent...I just don't see new generation soul singers that can match those that actually struggled for real

  • @margaretswanagan8237
    @margaretswanagan8237 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I love me some Walter Williams always 2019

  • @conundrumflame9805
    @conundrumflame9805 6 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    The O'jays, the Spinners, the Stylistics, the list can go on and on. Great times and great tunes. Sounds as wonderful today as when I first heard them on AM radio. Original and authentic.

    • @casey4602
      @casey4602 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Chi lites and Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions too

    • @Liyoncejones
      @Liyoncejones 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ooh don’t even talk about those Stylistics. I love these groups. Respect!

    • @nancywood9531
      @nancywood9531 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Russell Thompkins jr lead singer of Stylistics for over 30 years is still performing at 71 years old. With his Stylistics.

    • @bmw3842
      @bmw3842 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      1580 K-DAY in Los Angeles & KGFJ

    • @whorton
      @whorton 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Don't forget the Whispers....

  • @thumbsaloft
    @thumbsaloft 13 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This is absolute real classic music, they just don't do it like this anymore?
    The O'jays are one of the best groups ever!!

  • @RobertCushnie
    @RobertCushnie 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I was in junior high school in LA, listening to to my girl sung by lead vocal David Ruffin. I’m sorry I can’t dance ,sing or tell jokes but I do known one thing the 1960’s of the Temptations, Smokey, Four Tops remain the best regardless who came after them. Just my opinion as a 72 yr old Soul Brother still in LA listening only to the oldies.

  • @hopediamond4real
    @hopediamond4real ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just LOVE Sammy Strain!!!!! ❤

  • @mariagates4479
    @mariagates4479 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    When I listen to this ... everything else fades away ... and I am present and in the moment, it's beautiful ...

  • @VivaM111
    @VivaM111 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    The man with the most memorable and distinctive voice - Mr Eddie Levert! O Jays we miss you guys.

  • @snowbunner4032
    @snowbunner4032 12 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    HOT,HOT,HOT! These guys are better than ever, with deeper and seasoned voices.
    If I could turn a cartwheel I would.

  • @hazelbarnes8741
    @hazelbarnes8741 10 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    The O'Jays are fantastic. The four of them need to get together and do a mega concert. It will be a sell out. I'll be there I love these guys.

  • @ssmouse77
    @ssmouse77 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They should have been inducted long before 2005., IMO. They are the real thing.

  • @eleanoralston226
    @eleanoralston226 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mighty ojays, the best ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @OriginalPappy
    @OriginalPappy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Motown (and other similar) has always been my personal favorite style of music. You cant get any better than the OJays, Commodores, Four Tops, Temps...simply great music.

    • @sharonpaulson4067
      @sharonpaulson4067 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Don't forget the women. Dianna Ross Aretha and all the girls of Motown. They were all Fabulous.! Love this music.

    • @JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION
      @JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen..

    • @casey4602
      @casey4602 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly, Motown, Philly and STAX. STAX had Etta and Aretha

  • @nikkiisrael530
    @nikkiisrael530 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Just watched the Ojays get there star In Philly today. It was long overdue 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @elena-lc4uk
    @elena-lc4uk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I just remember being a kid sailing around the skating rink on fire!!! Thinking this my people liberating me!!! Keep it rolling!!!

  • @MsNini-sw2jn
    @MsNini-sw2jn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I was super proud for them!!! A well deserved moment for a great group of guys who went through hardships and triumphs in a very difficult business of music. Not selfish and they had Sammy Strain perform with them too?! Love them! One of my all time favorite groups!

  • @ShaundraLee1920
    @ShaundraLee1920 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I love them especially Walter!

  • @mickclare9268
    @mickclare9268 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    David, Levi, Marvin, Smokey,Stevie,Junior Walker,I Was So Privileged To Spend My Teenage Years Listening To Tamla And Seeing My Favourite Favourite Artists Gig In England,Absolutely Superb , Led The Way Their Music Still Sounds So Fresh Today, Pioneers For Black Artists In Their Time, Many Have Gone But Their Sweet Music Lives Forever.

  • @Chutney1luv
    @Chutney1luv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    It's 2021 and I still love the O'Jays!Eddie and Walter are ICONIC and legends! Amazing Tribute!
    🎤❤💯❤ 🎤

  • @luvrumcake
    @luvrumcake 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    How's still here for the O'Jays in 2020...I sure am...STILL Love em!

    • @RobertFlynn-i4h
      @RobertFlynn-i4h 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And now 2024, they were the best in Daryl house as well

  • @RobDickerson
    @RobDickerson 11 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    TRUE OLD SCHOOL, THE BEST

  • @gajjr
    @gajjr 13 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Best R&B group of all time!

  • @TheChef470
    @TheChef470 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Now that's worthy of a HOF induction.....I so miss the music of the 70's.

  • @casey4602
    @casey4602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    These guys are ageless. They still sound and look amazing!

  • @LaDeDa0724
    @LaDeDa0724 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    The good ole days and the music will never get old! Thank you Ojays!

  • @CD-vv8wh
    @CD-vv8wh 11 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    These Gentlemen are A Class Act! Simply Phenomenal!

  • @uprayup
    @uprayup 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    These guys are sharp!

  • @SDSFG45
    @SDSFG45 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    about time...RIP, William Powell...who was the glue of the group in their earliest days with Philly International Records.

  • @BigBobbyBoLo
    @BigBobbyBoLo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    I love that they sang Backstabbers to a room full of crooked/ thieving music execs lol

    • @Miketrt
      @Miketrt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      LOL yep

    • @sandraatkins2539
      @sandraatkins2539 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      TEACH THE TRUTH!!!

    • @aiconic10
      @aiconic10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @bisquitnspanky Either you don't work in the record business or you're a record exec bitter because someone told the truth. Pick one.

    • @allen6924
      @allen6924 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      WOW...lmao. So true

    • @BigBobbyBoLo
      @BigBobbyBoLo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @bisquitnspanky shit how? Please enlighten us. Lol

  • @russellyoung8804
    @russellyoung8804 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Truly Legendary

  • @stephenf.horgan1956
    @stephenf.horgan1956 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    These guys epitomized 1970's soul music! Fantastic and many awesome memories with this great sound as the backdrop! Thank you guys!

  • @petesayeer7404
    @petesayeer7404 10 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    The greatest sound to ever to come out of Philly...and I'll go out on a ledge and say... the greatest sound to ever come out of America! Bring it on!!!! O'JAYS

    • @spacedawg13
      @spacedawg13 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Out of Cleveland Ohio, formed in Canton Ohio!

    • @inspector7112
      @inspector7112 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pete Sayeer have you ever heard of teddy prendergrass? Or Daryl hall? Jim Croce? Todd rundgren? Etc...

    • @nora22000
      @nora22000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lamont Dozier made them part of The Sound of Philadelphia, remember?

  • @tomcorcoran6080
    @tomcorcoran6080 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    The O Jays, what a class act!

  • @shewhoiskay1
    @shewhoiskay1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I love me some O'Jays♡

  • @b.k.r.doggielover5449
    @b.k.r.doggielover5449 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Backstabbers, smile in your face. No truer words. That's awesome. Oh love this video! Money!😁👍 Love Train! Join the Love Train! Great! Fantastic! I love O'Jays!👍👏👏👏

  • @therealbettyswollocks
    @therealbettyswollocks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love Train is one of the greatest songs ever, a plea for human unity and joy.

  • @anitathomas703
    @anitathomas703 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love those Mighty O'Jay's. Well deserved!

  • @reginaldterrell761
    @reginaldterrell761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The O”Jays is my kind of old school music and power and they keep on getting down and get up off of that thang

  • @JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION
    @JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yes.. The Mighty mighty OJays! Iconic.. My child hood.. Rip My dad William L Davis and Grand Mother Essie Mea Scott.. They kept the OJays music playing in our home always💕💕💕

  • @evaguerrero813
    @evaguerrero813 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Im seeing them in October.... can't wait. Front row for me baby

  • @s.k.sandles7005
    @s.k.sandles7005 8 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Timeless group, timeless song!!! Eric and Sammy on point as always!!

    • @Liyoncejones
      @Liyoncejones 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I thought Eric was smooth when I saw them in concert but Sammy is showing me something lol.

  • @keithadams5533
    @keithadams5533 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    There was always a message in the music of the OJAYS. Love those Brother's.

  • @clares9957
    @clares9957 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One of the best groups ever !!!they sound so goooood!! They comfort my soul when I hear theme bring back memories of a simpler time

  • @anitakos1375
    @anitakos1375 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love the O'Jays! They get me up dancin, pushing through the pain from lyme disease. Thank you God for the gift of music to soothe us! And I also have a crush on Eric! xo :)

    • @christinawheeler3123
      @christinawheeler3123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I got a crush on all of them. This my group as I grew up with them from age 20 up to 64 now

    • @anitakos1375
      @anitakos1375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@christinawheeler3123 That’s amazing! Wish I could have seen them perform live! Check out the O Jays at Daryl’s house! Almost 1 hour of amazing music! 💖💕

  • @kevinroome5716
    @kevinroome5716 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    God, this is pure class, sorry to say, these days are long gone, pure soul

  • @MichealMyers-e2b
    @MichealMyers-e2b หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Smokey look like he did more than sign her to the Motown, one of the top men at motown. She surely became one of the best.

  • @stephenbecker7223
    @stephenbecker7223 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    New Edition did amazing job and The Spinners were long over due for the induction

  • @luberthacox6491
    @luberthacox6491 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I so wish this era was here.....Eric ...so fine!

    • @anitakos1375
      @anitakos1375 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They are so fantastic! Eric is so fine!! :) Love the Love Train!

  • @redeemedharshsw209
    @redeemedharshsw209 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    THE MIGHTY O'JAYS IN LATE 60s and EARLY 70s too❣️

  • @georgeklimes
    @georgeklimes 10 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Now THAT'S music!

  • @elainehernen286
    @elainehernen286 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great song 🎵 😊

  • @patriciaorlando2380
    @patriciaorlando2380 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You gotta give it to these guys they can still sing. Great singers and great music.👍👍👍👍

  • @Tengobaila3
    @Tengobaila3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can't get enough of the OJAYS!

  • @jinglejuggs69
    @jinglejuggs69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    UNBELIEVABLE!!! I was 16yo when they really hit it. Listened and liked them. Obviously, I wasn't paying attention? Took me 50 years to find out who they really were? Now, they are one of my TH-cam staples.

  • @blessedtrinity9664
    @blessedtrinity9664 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for the sweet music. So true

  • @fa0798
    @fa0798 12 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What great band and song! Still can bring tears from almost 40 years ago...Coors brought it back to us to enjoy! FJA NJ

  • @KevinETaylor
    @KevinETaylor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    BOOOOOOOOOOOOM: THE HEIGHT OF THE PHILLY SOUND AND THE FULLNESS OF BLACK MUSIC IN ONE GROUP!!!!!!

  • @kimkelly5512
    @kimkelly5512 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2023 and they are still great! I saw them in 2014 and had such a great time, The O'jays are timeless!

  • @TheBluesmanBlue
    @TheBluesmanBlue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    WOW what a very powerful performance by the legendary O'Jays⭐🎼🎙🎶🎵🎷🎺🎻

  • @mawbeautiful881
    @mawbeautiful881 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Love me some Walter♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @Woosterfan1954
    @Woosterfan1954 12 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    oh hell yeah, now that's music

  • @steveblack9391
    @steveblack9391 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Simply Brilliant tunes !!! Great music lives FOREVER !!!!!!

  • @carriemtsh9648
    @carriemtsh9648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing they are blessed and I’m grateful to witness these amazing people on earth 🙏🏿

  • @constanccemunava6318
    @constanccemunava6318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is just fantastic. Your presentation honestly I can't compare you with any other groups. You are just perfect for the job.Well done.🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @Definitely8860
    @Definitely8860 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Grew up listening to the Ojays...just love these talented musicians

  • @jeffreyhunter9491
    @jeffreyhunter9491 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls the incomparable Mr. Sammy Strain.

    • @ernestbutler4141
      @ernestbutler4141 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Jeffrey Hunter LADIES And GIRLS The Unstoppable MR SAMMY STRAIN...The Ladies call Him the Cute One.😁😎✌🤘💙🖤luv ya byo eJ The Audience is Made up Persons in the Industry.Half angry because they didn't jump aboard the LOVE TRAIN in the Beginning and the Other half waiting to Ask is it TooLate..😁😎✌🤘🖤💙luv ya byo eJ

  • @randybutler6717
    @randybutler6717 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love the O'JAYS

  • @deloresclark3411
    @deloresclark3411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These guy's are legendary!!! Music is timeless I enjoyed it in the seventies and still listens today. Eddie & Walter thanks for keeping the music going. ❤

  • @roxiejohnson9989
    @roxiejohnson9989 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Who cannot live these guys- noo one can top them. Luv u brothers stay strong,

  • @roxiejohnson9989
    @roxiejohnson9989 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Everyone's on this LOVE Train come on. Board put those hands and shake each other's hand. Isn't it nice to b together as Gods Team living each other as brothers and sisters, forget all the differences and hug each other and keep this Love Train traveling around the world. Love me soome ojays and others from the 60s,70s,80s,90s and etc forever. Get on board if u love yourself and God because he is the only one who really loved u. Lol the rock❤❤❤❤❤😊❤❤❤

  • @ellisisland1374
    @ellisisland1374 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good performance.🙂 Classic songs.❤ Legendary group.

  • @meemeethecat7391
    @meemeethecat7391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ALL. THEM. LOOKS. NICE. I CAN WATCH. THEM SING ALL DAY LONG. JUST LOVE THEM OJAYS.

  • @julieboyette8048
    @julieboyette8048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the ojays. They are some singing brothers.

  • @ethelmassey77
    @ethelmassey77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These Guys are the very best at this

  • @thevoices5
    @thevoices5 13 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The Bass Player is a beast!!!

  • @DetroitLives313
    @DetroitLives313 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The fabulous O'Jays!

  • @LaDeDa0724
    @LaDeDa0724 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wow! Sammie Strain was there!

  • @glo7802
    @glo7802 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great era & great memories!❤

  • @pamelahairston9127
    @pamelahairston9127 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow, GREAT TO SEE SAMMY....