THE O’JAYS (1958) Members: Then and Now (65 Years After)

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    In this video we are going to focus on The O’Jays then and now. The O'Jays are an American R&B group from Canton, Ohio, formed in 1958 while its members were attending Canton McKinley High School. Originally known as The Mascots, and then The Triumphs, the friends began recording with "Miracles" in 1961, which was a moderate hit in the Cleveland area. Its members were Eddie Levert, Walter Lee Williams, William Powell, Bobby Massey, Sammy Strain and Bill Isles.
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  • @ThingsAboutThem
    @ThingsAboutThem  ปีที่แล้ว +15

    *_Who was your favorite O' Jays Member? Like the video for more content_*

    • @evonza4858
      @evonza4858 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ALL of them 🥰❤️🖤💚 l will not choose but there's something EXTRA special about Brotha Levert maybe his out going personality that makes him stand out🥰❤️🖤💚l love the O'jays 🥰❤️🖤💚

    • @barbarayoung2053
      @barbarayoung2053 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Eddie is a "standout" among singers and he sings from his heart. Walter is very talented. I had a brief conversation with him some years ago when The O'Jays performed at a casino and he is courteous - a real down to earth gentleman. Walter speaks eloquently. In my opinion Eddie and Walter can't be touched - they are both classy men. In fact all 3 singers are to be commended.

    • @evonza4858
      @evonza4858 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@barbarayoung2053 true because Eric the last member gave me the biggest hug after l was upset when the O'jays were being honored in Harlem,New York one year.Something happened to their flight 🤔l did see Blue Magic,The Moments and The Manhattans and even the writer of most of their songs was there and talked but l was there to see the O'jays😘 and at the very end they arrived and did their thing and l slept real good that night because they showed up🥰❤️🖤💚thank you Eric, ALL of our Chocolate Brothas are a class act🥰❤️🖤💚🙏🏽❤️🖤💚 Blessings to everyone

    • @Themehsofproduction
      @Themehsofproduction ปีที่แล้ว

      Your literally copying from Wikipedia

    • @gaildavis5230
      @gaildavis5230 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love them all but Eddie was my favorite 😍 💓 ❤️

  • @sniperjay0916
    @sniperjay0916 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One of my top 3 singers of ALL time...Mr.Levert you are truly an American Gem. Thank you for helping me show my wife of 27 years romance and love for the ages!

  • @barbarayoung2053
    @barbarayoung2053 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I love me some O'Jays. I have seen Eddie, Walter and Eric perform. Their sound, movement and showmanship are superb !!! May God continue to keep and bless them.

  • @kevintrace5396
    @kevintrace5396 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    O,Jay's are brill nobody like em ever what voices !

  • @Wallaboss
    @Wallaboss 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    There will never be another Eddie Levert Never, the man with the powerful voice. No one could match no one but his son would never be another Gerald Levert never they Voice is unmatchable.

  • @daisyy99
    @daisyy99 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Always loved Eddie's smile and his smiling eyes.

  • @beautyRest1
    @beautyRest1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love, love , love the O jays💋

  • @rosafletchee8647
    @rosafletchee8647 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Eddie is still handsome with that gray hair yes yes I Love The O'Jays

    • @formanowskic983
      @formanowskic983 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      One of the best R & B group of our times

    • @sandraatkins2539
      @sandraatkins2539 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Eddie does still look good. I can't figure out why he decided to grow that nasty white beard though, especially since he was always so smooth looking. Brothers donning white beards in your old age is not a good look in my humble opinion.

    • @sheashea4622
      @sheashea4622 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Eddie is as handsome as ever, he's aging so well. The O'Jays are wonderful, wonderful😊😊

    • @deloreswillis9224
      @deloreswillis9224 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He most certainly is❤

    • @victoryvences
      @victoryvences ปีที่แล้ว

      EWWWW he's soooo GROSS!

  • @dorothythomas5670
    @dorothythomas5670 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love the O'JAYS, I DON'T CARE, YOUNG OR OLD.

  • @keelerhastings7109
    @keelerhastings7109 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Eddie Lavert, doesn't need a Mic, what a voice !

  • @shemar3572
    @shemar3572 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My #1 FAVORITE “Hard Core R&B”group!! The GOATS! Love them!!!!! LOVE songs, Party jams social awareness/ political songs. You name it they’ve sung it

  • @derrickjackson6737
    @derrickjackson6737 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    O Jay's is timeless classic ✨️

  • @NycBeauty
    @NycBeauty 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Real SOUL MUSIC. I’m happy I grew up listening to old school music. My father use to play records all the time. He has an impeccable record collection.

  • @creolelady4096
    @creolelady4096 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I will always love the O 'jays. One of my favorite groups. 68 years young Yeeeeeees indeed. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

  • @Soda3000Pop
    @Soda3000Pop ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am from the bay area, I am 64 years old , I was blessed to see the O Jays in concert several times 💞💗 love the O Jays, please get well Mr Eddie LeVert, love from your fans in Ca

    • @Soda3000Pop
      @Soda3000Pop ปีที่แล้ว

      I so love Mr Walter Williams, rest in peace darling, see you in the upper room when I get there, I'll be singing too for the Lord!

  • @malebtop9720
    @malebtop9720 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Eddie Levert everytime I watch their videos that smile kills me 🙊

  • @dorothyknox2218
    @dorothyknox2218 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love the O Jays Eddie is my heart

  • @AnthonyBrown-to2ie
    @AnthonyBrown-to2ie ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Darling Darling Baby The Extended Version.1975.

  • @daisyy99
    @daisyy99 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sammy always looked great. Such a talented group, many happy memories of those sharp outfits, too!!

  • @evonza4858
    @evonza4858 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Brotha Levert was hip then and he's still hip now🥰❤️🖤💚l love you brother and may things be going good for you amen❤️🖤💚🙏🏽❤️🖤💚

  • @maureengayle-nembhard6269
    @maureengayle-nembhard6269 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    It's Walter Williams all the way for me. 👏👏👏 His singing certainly puts you on"The stairway to heaven" . He is quite debonair.

  • @gaildavis5230
    @gaildavis5230 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love you Eddie Levert such a beautiful voice ❤️ 😍 ♥️ God bless you ❤️ 💖

  • @sharonsimmons1325
    @sharonsimmons1325 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love 💕 the O jays William Powell my favorite 🎶 just saying.

  • @user-ez2ld8hx9c
    @user-ez2ld8hx9c 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    First saw them in 1972 in
    Rochester,
    New
    York fell in love with them then especially
    Walter

  • @diannebrown4743
    @diannebrown4743 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Looking GOOD SILVER FOX yep

  • @kimkelly5512
    @kimkelly5512 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I saw them in 2014 they were great!

  • @user-ue7ev2op1s
    @user-ue7ev2op1s 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love THE OJAY'S

  • @debrabaldwin5495
    @debrabaldwin5495 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like them all.

  • @dwaynejordan6750
    @dwaynejordan6750 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    " The O'Jays" in a Class by Themselves.... Excellence.... Philly Sound immortal 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @rhulanifurumele9728
    @rhulanifurumele9728 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All of them ❤❤❤

  • @doneecemcneil7826
    @doneecemcneil7826 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gm edagdwg love this special group of men god bless them all love them soooooo much love all their music Linda j. Peace

  • @johnsonhunglo1993
    @johnsonhunglo1993 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I lived near 'some' of these guys in the 70s.
    Edgehill off Adams, Los Angeles.
    One of my favorite groups too.
    The soundtrack of my life, 77!!!!

  • @cjrddic3548
    @cjrddic3548 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤ Each and EVERYONE I LOVE 2024. STILL. Listening ❤❤

  • @dorothythomas5670
    @dorothythomas5670 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Eddie Levert/my favorite O'JAYS .

  • @delisascott3903
    @delisascott3903 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes lord he is and still handsome I love listening to all there music can't get that music out of my head Walter man so handsome !!!!!!¡

  • @debraburton9146
    @debraburton9146 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nothing like the OJays,,Amazing ,,Rip WP🤧🤔😎🌍

    • @FloydMandla-bt4dl
      @FloydMandla-bt4dl ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The first group that made me buy music with no hesitation no complain and always want to listen to

  • @jacquelinebailey6346
    @jacquelinebailey6346 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My Boys l love them.

  • @captainkeyboard1007
    @captainkeyboard1007 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The O'Jays was my first favorite Philadelphia International group. My biggest regret is that their sons and William Power, Jr. have died.

  • @bettyjones8677
    @bettyjones8677 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love them all but Walter is sooooooo handsome!!💋💋💋💋. I saw the group at the Fabulous Fox in St. Louis Mo

  • @lee-annsmith5436
    @lee-annsmith5436 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m currently watching forever mine they formed the group in 1958 and I was born in 1997 I’m 67 and this song still light my fire ❤ 😂😂😂

  • @themuzz351
    @themuzz351 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing longevity because of their talent & music they produced - an era gone past -Eddie,Walter sad about William but Sammy has persevered!!

  • @gaildavis5230
    @gaildavis5230 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love you all God bless you all great guys love y'all ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️

  • @michelle60134
    @michelle60134 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the O’ Jays - Love Train is a classic 🎤

  • @judyjefferson3642
    @judyjefferson3642 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ErIC. YOU GONE MISS BEIN WITH MR EDDIE AND WALTER BUT YOU BEEN TAUGHT BY THE BEST AND THATS EDDIE AND WALTER YOU WILL MAKE..YOU WILL NEVER FORGET THEM ..LOVE YOU OJ MS JUDY..

  • @judyjefferson3642
    @judyjefferson3642 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    MY FAVORITE ...EDDIE LeVERT..

  • @DonnaBrown-kn6lh
    @DonnaBrown-kn6lh 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am so glad I get a chance to see the ogs I have never seen The O'Jays and Frankie Beverly I was always working with Franklin Beverly because in New Orleans now I will get a chance to see them I am almost 70 years old go let me live this week this concert I will be there Martha's second I am sure going to go enjoy myself

    • @DonnaBrown-kn6lh
      @DonnaBrown-kn6lh 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I meant to say March the 22nd the tickets go on sale I'm going to go see about my tickets

  • @judyjefferson3642
    @judyjefferson3642 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    HES STILL HANDSOME I DONT CARE HOW OLD HE GET ..IM GOOD LOOKIN AND IM OLD TOO ..

  • @daisyy99
    @daisyy99 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Walter in the tilted hat. Awesome.

  • @jimmiesmith5811
    @jimmiesmith5811 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dyke and the blazers recorded the original version of funky broadway before Wilson Pickett

  • @stillstanding5732
    @stillstanding5732 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Greatest of ALL TIMES! 💛💛

  • @molinalong3468
    @molinalong3468 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Eddie in band with his son Gerald and Sean

  • @nickpatterson492
    @nickpatterson492 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow that's funny the temptations started in high-school in 1958 and both had a eddy in the group like Eddie Kendrick

  • @judyjefferson3642
    @judyjefferson3642 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    EDDIE LAVERT WITHOUT EDDIE THERE WOULD BE NO OJS....

  • @domino2oh-riginal
    @domino2oh-riginal ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Uncle Walt!!

  • @lillian4404
    @lillian4404 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🌟 I had a crush on Eddie. 💙.

  • @elainestocker3533
    @elainestocker3533 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Surely hope Eddie's health is in improving, would like to get an update of his health. THE GOAT

    • @ThingsAboutThem
      @ThingsAboutThem  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is doing fine from his recent post

  • @victoryvences
    @victoryvences ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The dates posted on the title are wrong because I don't see any baby pictures!

  • @bernicemarsh1341
    @bernicemarsh1341 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eddie’s Birthday Is June 16th,Mine Is June 20th❤️👍

  • @ujimajame4601
    @ujimajame4601 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Pretty even, enlightening video that, unfortunately, came up short for two reasons: (1) The pictures displayed were often not coordinated with the person the narrator was talking about at the time (2) the video does not elaborate enough on the contributions made by the people they feature: little mention is made of the songs they made with all four members and it gives the impression they did not record until they signed with Philadelphia International, no mention is made of the songs Walter Williams led with the group ("Forever Mine", "Brandy", "Used To Be My Girl", "Darling, Darling Baby", "Cry Together"), of the artists Bobby Massey worked with or the hits he produced after leaving The O'Jays (i.e. Ponderossa Twins + One and The Osmonds), or even the songs Dyke & The Blazers made famous ("Funky Broadway", "We Got More Soul", "Let A Woman Be A Woman"). Speaking of Dyke/Arlester Christian, it was interesting to discover that his group used to back The O'Jays.

  • @debiwinje607
    @debiwinje607 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love these three men so sexy and so beautiful voices❤❤❤❤❤

  • @judyjefferson3642
    @judyjefferson3642 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    EVERY WOMAN HE LOVED WONT SAY A WORD AGAINST HIM..THEY JUST SO GLAD FOR HIM TO TOUCH THEM. WHEN HE KISSED THAT GIRL IN THE VIDEO ON STAGE SHE WENT DOWN..NOW I DONT KNOW BOUT YOU ....BUT I CALL THAT POWER IN YOUR KISS WALK AND TALK..STONE LOVER FROM HIS HEART..AND I BE WILLIN TO BET YOU HE INHERITED THAT FROM HIS GRANDFATHER...MS JUDY

  • @dorothyknox2218
    @dorothyknox2218 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh yes years ago the O Jays came to Baltimore to perform i got out my sit headed towards the stage security told me if i went any closer he would lock me up told him i love the O Jays but not that much to go to jail for 😁

  • @blacktigeress6035
    @blacktigeress6035 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    William Powell died in 1977 not 1975. He quit in 1975 because of illness.

    • @JSki-jn5vj
      @JSki-jn5vj ปีที่แล้ว

      He said he was diagnosed in 1975 and died two years later

  • @thehonorablejiveturkeyspoo6370
    @thehonorablejiveturkeyspoo6370 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like nothing changed but the eyewear

  • @borood1188
    @borood1188 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The backstabbers!

  • @morsewhite3086
    @morsewhite3086 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stimulus checks money is the only

  • @876entertainment5
    @876entertainment5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    876en.tertainment 😆 ❤ 👀