The O'Jays: The "Love Train" continues

For decades The O'Jays have been spreading their gospel of love, melding romantic ballads with R&B and a smooth Philly groove. Correspondent Jim Axelrod talked with Eddie Levert, Walter Williams and Eric Nolan Grant about their enduring magic.
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[@luzukomafenuka8747]

The Legendary Ojays. Thank you for contribution to humanity. Your music will forever be great!!!

[@CarlstenProductions]

Truly inspiring group. Everything about The O'jays is stylish, classy, shows proof of dedication and real passion. Eddie and Walter are true legends!

[@jennymacallan9071]

There will never be another song like Love Train. "And if you miss it, then I feel sorry, sorry for you..."

[@travelguy1564]

What ever happened to the third original guy - ? Did he pass away long ago?

[@SharleneSampson]

"Love is all that matters." So true. After all these years as, they're still plugging away. Great songs, from a fantastic, group.

[@bobbieowens6748]

One of the most talented group of people ever. Will love them forever💕

[@marywalters1181]

Love the O'Jays!! Such great memories.

[@Video7Rose]

Love the O'Jays! They had some of the best songs of the 70s! Beautiful music, with beautiful sentiments! Wish they could go on forever!

[@msmusicmaestro61]

Still good the Ojays. Saw them in concert last year and they had the whole theater dancing Love is the only thing that matters

[@MrCeora]

A powerful, legendary, and complete singing group. Gave up plenty plenty memories throughout the many years...

[@r.annrousseau170]

Great story. ojays are timeless gold

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

I will Always love the O'JAYS, THEIR MUSIC HAS INSPIRED ME, AND BROUGHT ME THROUGH SOME OF THE HARDEST TIME'S IN MY LIFE. I WILL ALWAYS BE GREATFUL FOR THE O'JAYS. I THANK GOD FOR THEM. AND I WISH THEM ALL THE LOVE, PEACE, AND JOY THAT LIFE HAS TO OFFER ‼️ SINCERELY MS. CAROLE R.💋💋💋💋🐞🐞❤️❤️❤️🙋.

[@edward88yahoo]

Oh how I long to go back to the days of this music

[@johnnypunish]

LOVE these men! Thank you gents! The best ever!

[@felixlett9339]

What a blessing for excellence!

[@marypowell9994]

The Ojays vintage Classic Soul and R&B sound has an established legacy that will last 'til the end of time.

[@marciastrong1602]

Saint Mark Baptist Church, Canton, Ohio. Mr. William's Walter William's father was our choir director. They use to sing for McKinely HS prom. Back in the day. I love these guys. God bless you all!

[@brendarobinson1656]

They are priceless!

[@tramainesmith1879]

My grandmother loves them now I can't get enough of listening to this do to her passing keep going Brothers?

[@msv6674]

🙏

[@saundraleonard4487]

I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR RECOGNIZING THE O.JAYS I WAS A GROUPIE FOR THEM THANK YOU AGAIN

[@miranda52dixon84]

111111111

[@3LONGVIEW]

Favs.

[@wilmahamm2511]

I love the O'Jays. Those are some good looking old men, yes they are some singing brothers.

[@jacquelyneharris254]

So worthy of being interviewed on Sunday Morning. Sorry I actually missed it. So glad i found this on U Tube.

[@lilliefaulk6865]

I still love the Ojays at my late age .

[@jackiethompkins2190]

still doing there thing and still sounding good I mean sounds amazing there age is not holding them back continue to do your thing Almighty OJAYS love y'all always,

[@BugzKiller]

One of my favorite, bands from the 70s!

[@renateairen5798]

This is my favorite group since the 70s, up to today. O'"" Jay's forever

[@shiningbluenebula]

Because of the masterpiece work they have created they have achieved immortality💯❤

[@eyevincast5440]

I love the o jays. They re still doing what they love and nothing else even after all these yrs they still have the moves the groove and the soul and not care about time

[@cookla3050]

Love love their music Fabulous sound, will be here forevet

[@marktanner1154]

Saw the O'Jays back at the Golf Mill theater when I was in college...so, so good.....still listening...

[@dimples0173]

THE BEST OF THE BEST!!!!

[@jaysinger9941]

The O’Jays Past/Present Members: 1.Founding member Eddie LeVert (Baritone) (Group years: 1958-) 2.Founding member Walter Williams (Tenor/Baritone) (Group years: 1958-) 3.Founding member William Powell (First Tenor/Falsetto) (Group years: 1958-1975; Recorded until 1976) Died on May 26th,1977 4.Founding member Bill Isles (Bass) (Group years: 1958-1971) Died on March 28th,2019 Founding member 5.Bobby Massey (Baritone) (Group years: 1958-1972) 6.Sammy Strain (First Tenor/Falsetto) (Replaced William Powell) (Group years: 1975-1992) 7.Nathaniel Best (First Tenor/Falsetto) (Replaced Sammy Strain) (Group years: 1992-1995) 8.Eric Nolan Grant (First Tenor/Falsetto) (Replaced Nathaniel Best) (Group years: 1995-) Still performs with Eddie LeVert and Walter Williams

[@randybutler6717]

Love the O'JAYS AWESOME

[@3LONGVIEW]

Love ❤️ them so much.

[@AngryRantsAndStuff]

Happy 80th, Eddie.

[@karenf9698]

Fantastic men! Great story.

[@karenhappuck6276]

So sad I have never watched them live and certainly never will with Covid-19 since they are signing off 2020. One of the greatest groups of all time. Love Train, Love of Money, Used ta be my girl.... good old good days...

[@barbaragreene7500]

The best !

[@diamondfateful]

OMG! I love the O'Jays!

[@GTCHRIST68]

Can't wait to finally see you guys March 30th , so looking forward to

[@kennethfoster4758]

The O'Jays are naturally RAW!!!

[@wyndell300]

👍🏾💯💖Wonderful!

[@antoniogrieco7127]

Giganti mondiali!!!!!

[@meemeethecat7391]

Love them ojays.

[@glenyswana7259]

Wow! What a great story, sad too, but triumphant

[@lydiawoodard9902]

The O'Jays when the time comes I want to be on the O'Jays Stairway to Heaven via the Love Train ... Forever Lovin Da O'Jays

[@msv6674]

Yes, Love 💜 !

[@katrinahouston1604]

Aww this is beautiful

[@shashee0000]

Hey now! 🖤

[@terryallen7922]

I see you Eddie!

[@ursulaneira9759]

Que maravilloso grupo musical 😍🤩🥰

[@3LONGVIEW]

Great!

[@dahulkters1]

Big group

[@edgarturner7032]

I thought Eddie Lavert had passed away not long after his son did. OMG so good to see him!

[@diontayallen335]

Edgar Turner Eddie Levert is alive and well in mid to late 70's

[@larrygiddins5925]

His son Sean passed away 18 mths after Gerald

[@jaylene.turner6524]

Gerald died in 2006. Sean died in 2008.

[@user-rb1yf4he9q]

This is how this white boy found his soul. And when I feel lost, I know all I need to do is play the O jays and the world is right again.

[@judyjefferson3642]

AND LOVE YOU HAVE ON YOUR WAY I AND OUT FROM MS JUDY..I JUST KNOW ONE THING THAT STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN IS WHAT I HOPE GOD LET IN..EDDIE WALTER ERIC...LOVE AND WELL BEING FROM MS. JUDY..

[@debbiemessenger4087]

Women go crazy for a sharp dressed man! Those guys are Smokin’ !!

[@ravenc1298]

❤

[@reneepowell9975]

My dad the ojays and temptations

[@theresaheck7446]

Is this train still running?

[@renateairen5798]

Oh yeah. This Train will run forever....

[@landondouglass2147]

I’m gonna say it

[@landondouglass2147]

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