The Untold Truth Of William Powell | Philadelphia International Records Chronicles Ep.1

[@ralphwilson.]

Will Powell and his cousin Earnestine taught me how to do the Funky Broadway in their aunt's living room in 1967 in Cleveland Ohio. Eddie was very focused and loyal, he seemed to me to be the anchor of the Ojays. He was very polite. We were skinny little white kids from Cleveland Ohio. We snuck into Leo's Casino in downtown Cleveland to see the Ojays, Marvin Gaye, Tammy Terrell, Bobby Heb who sang "Sunny", and most of Motown's performers on the circuit in the middle 60's. I'm a grandmother now. While all the hippies headed west, my friends and I were completely in love with soul music. I headed west, my boyfriend went to Vietnam after we went to San Francisco. So I saw it all, the civil rights movement, black Panthers , war protesters, women's liberation movement. A skinny little girl from Cleveland Ohio. God bless Will Powell, Eddie and Walt, the Ojays . MONNA Winn.

[@cassandramuhammad4127]

Thank you so much for featuring William Powell I knew him personally and he was one of the most humble people I have ever met, just a beautiful soul. RIP forever.

[@PC-xl2dt]

Was he the son of Bill Powell of Canton, Ohio? The man who built the Clear View Golf Club?

[@jaysinger9941]

He was the original along with Eddie LeVert and Walter Williams He was just as important as those two. Eddie and Walter only talked about him once on their Unsung episode. Thank you for talking about him. He also had a daughter from a relationship. RIP William Powell (January 20th,1942- May 26th,1977) The O’Jays years: 1958-1976

[@dianewest5808]

Why did put the O’Jays as 1958 - 1976?? The o’Jays never broke up. They continued touring for many many years. They officially retired in 2019! That 43 years after 1976! William Powell was still living in 1976! They replaced William Powell with Sammy Strains & when he passed they replaced him with Eric Dickerson. When Walter Williams ms got worse they decided to retireThey are officially the longest running R&B group of all time. You really dishonor them with the “1976” ending.

[@jaylene.turner6524]

@@dianewest5808 I’m taking about that’s how many years William Powell was in the group.

[@gymmaster9771]

@@jaylene.turner6524 duh she must be a blonde 👱‍♀️

[@Abull01]

Sammy is Still alive

[@cmbooks2000]

When we were teens in the 70s we never missed an OJays concert. The Philly sound was unique. Those brothers were bad. Everytime I hear them it takes me back. Thank you

[@bigphilt86]

Great story of William Powell of The O'Jays first episode of Philadelphia International Records Chronicles. Enjoyed watching it, I'm a big fan of the group and they're one of my all time favorite group. Keep up the good work, hope you do on The O'Jays as the group itself, Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, Teddy Pendergrass, Billy Paul, Lou Rawls, The Intruders and many other artist who where on Philadelphia International label at that time. Can't wait for the next video.

[@munimathbypeterfelton6251]

RIP William Powell RIP Cholly Atkins and also RIP Gerald Levert and Sean Levert (Eddie Levert's two sons)

[@willardlockejr2965]

and also RIP Bill Isles and Bobby Massey (Original members of The O'Jays)

[@kellydexter6935]

First u gave us Motown Legends now u giving us PIR Chronicles I like this bro

[@rachaeljones8521]

I swear u got content for days

[@jadafoster8989]

Dang in the peak of their career he passed

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

For the love of money that bassline was great and catchy I like what his son did with the update of the song.

[@dianewest5808]

My favorite on the Ship Ahoy album You Got Your Hooks In Me. Still love that song.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

I remember reading the liner notes that he died from cancer.

[@heathermorris943]

I agree for the love of money should’ve been #1

[@destinyjohnson3020]

Growth is key and you showed it

[@wrldonwill]

I'm glad these kats didn't sign to Motown. Gamble & Huff and Bundino penned some big time tracks for The O'Jays.

[@cupcakejonez7923]

I subscribed to this channel right away... I just love this guy's voice & musical knowledge.❤

[@TheIndoGod]

They Didn't Take Eddie Ojays Name Because He Passed. They Just Took It As A Tribute Because He Promoted Their Music More Than Any Other DJ. Eddie Ojay Died In 1998

[@garfieldmaloney3861]

Good thing they didn’t sign with Motown. Chances they would have been shafted like the Spinners.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

He was handsome.

[@marysutton434]

Yes, he sure was.

[@esterhardesty6418]

Yes he was and sexy.

[@sheashea_banks208]

alright.

[@uniqueorganicshaircare9880]

His voice was so beautiful 😍

[@eriemccray-thompson4004]

Excellent coverage!!!! Thank you so much for sharing! One of my favorite songs from the Ship Ahoy album is ‘Don’t Call Me Brother’. I had a crush on William Powell…and I was born in 1971! 😍😇

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

I have a deep love for Ohio musicians thanks again to your hometown.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

Yes he was a beautiful man that facial hair was always on point and I wasn't even in existence I'm going on what I saw on TV and albums 😁😁💀😂.

[@theresawebb1806]

It is awful ife the o'jays they lost walter in the beginning italy was hit jen fault.

[@jaysinger9941]

You meant William. Walter is still alive.

[@theresawebb1806]

@@jaysinger9941 My fault.

[@DrKayElaine]

Great job and tribute bro. thanks

[@WarrenHolly]

Thank you!🙏🏾 They headlined the first concert that I took my girl to I was 14 going on 15😆

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

cry together is another popular song that was sampled a lot and remade by others too.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

In the tribute I watched last night it showed a small clip of Cholly Atkins showing them moves .

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

Funny enough I just watched the unsung of heavy d minutes before I found your channel searching for unsung zapp / roger 😁.

[@lakesiabeavers4161]

Ohio has some talent, my home state. For the love of Money, was my song, Bone thugs & harmony, used that beat, another Ohio group. Keep doing your thang, you keep getting better and better 👌

[@WBPTV]

💯

[@rubywlee3831]

Too few biography about soul artist

[@rubywlee3831]

Have yuu heard of the ohio players? Keep up the good work! Themusic soul train lives on

[@sarahbay9488]

I can tell ima like this new series

[@tnjl1143]

Nee subbie here. Beg to differ. The O'Jays signing to Philly Int'l was the better move. They had benefit of great writers and producers that could prioritize them without the possibility of being pushed aside in a big machine. Still love the O'Jays and fav song (I think) on Ship Ahoy is " How Time Flies'. It highlights William's beautiful voice as well as Walter's and Eddie"s.

[@vickiepaul8258]

I'm so happy they waited and didn't sign with Motown.

[@elvismurry954]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@gymmaster9771]

Is there any songs of him singing lead? Everyone says he sings so well I’ve been looking

[@WarrenHolly]

I been trying to find out the history of the Philadelphia Sound. Very little information is out there.

[@theodoretheelder6248]

I have never heard Powell's voice in any song. Can someone recommend a song where his voice is featured?

[@a-m3248]

You can hear William Powell’s voice on some of the O’jays songs from the 60s. They have a song called “Oh how you hurt me” that William sung lead on. He has a beautiful voice. Also you can hear him sing a few solo lines on “How time flies” from the 1975 survival album.

[@theodoretheelder6248]

@@a-m3248 thanks. Just listened to "how time flies", he has a Eddie Kendricks sounding voice.

[@a-m3248]

@@theodoretheelder6248 Yeah that’s exactly what Eddie Levert said about his voice. He has a great voice, I wish he sung lead more

[@nicolebutler2860]

You can hear him in EVERY song. If you have a singing ear.

[@a-m3248]

@@nicolebutler2860 I’m sure the original commenter knew that. And so do I. But what we meant is that we want to hear more of his voice by itself, singing solo and lead. Not just in background harmonies.

[@williamgriffin2132]

If thay would have gone to Motown thay would not have sang Back stabbers witch. Was McFadden and whitehead's record that gave it to the O'JAYS went thay came to Philly international.

[@arlethalewis3318]

BG wouldn't have wronged them.

[@rubywlee3831]

Write a book about o jays coron caner is not a joy

[@williamsmith8689]

Syd Nathan own Kings record label. J.B. was on the label.

[@time2shinex707]

What untold truth? stop clickbaiting MAN?