Some O’Jays Love Right Here

The songs “Love Train,” “I Love Music,” “For the Love Of Money,” and “Used to Be My Girl” were hit tunes from the Ohio based O’Jays, a 70s soul group that had one of the most successful careers in the 70s, earning fame and fortune. Did you know that they first recorded under the name of ‘The Triumphs,’ then ‘The Mascots,’ then finally the ‘O’Jays’ (to honor disc jockey Eddie O’Jay, who helped manage them in their early years)?

The O’Jays’ biggest success came from a song that resonated with everyone called “Backstabbers.” The song warns men that their friend may be on the hunt to steal their girl, as the Undisputed Truth sang about in “Smiling Faces.”

The O’Jays were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. The songs “Love Train” and “For the Love of Money” are in the Grammy Hall of Fame, and the band is also in the Rhythm and Blues Music and Vocal Group Halls of Fame.