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The O'Jays Discography
Following is the discography of American R&B/soul vocal group The O'Jays The O'Jays are an American R&B group from Canton, Ohio, formed in 1958 and originally consisting of Eddie Levert, Walter Lee Williams, William Powell, Bobby Massey, and Bill Isles. The O'Jays made their first chart appearance with the minor hi .... Albums Studio albums Live albums Compilation albums Singles The early years * Singles credited to The Mascots The Philadelphia International era The later years References {{DEFAULTSORT:O'jays Discographies of American artists Soul music discographies Disco discographies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The O'Jays
The O'Jays are an American R&B group from Canton, Ohio, formed in 1958 and originally consisting of Eddie Levert, Walter Lee Williams, William Powell, Bobby Massey, and Bill Isles. The O'Jays made their first chart appearance with the minor hit "Lonely Drifter" in 1963, but reached their greatest level of success once Gamble & Huff, a team of producers and songwriters, signed them to their Philadelphia International label in 1972. With Gamble & Huff, the O'Jays (now a trio after the departure of Isles and Massey) emerged at the forefront of Philadelphia soul with " Back Stabbers" (1972), and topped the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 the following year with "Love Train". Several other US R&B hits followed, and the O'Jays were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005, and the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2013. Career The group was formed in Canton, Ohio, in 1958 while its members were attending Canton McKinley High School. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Survival (The O'Jays Album)
''Survival'' is a 1975 album by American R&B group The O'Jays, released on the Philadelphia International Records label. Reception Recorded at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, and produced by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, ''Survival'' includes the R&B chart-topping single " Give the People What They Want" and "Let Me Make Love to You", which reached #10 on the same chart. ''Survival'' matched exactly the chart performance of its predecessor ''Ship Ahoy'', topping the R&B chart and peaking at #11 on the pop chart. According to AllMusic's Ron Wynn, ''Survival'' "followed the spectacular '' Back Stabbers'' and ''Ship Ahoy''" as a "good, but not on the same level" album featuring "many strong ballads and good message tracks". Wynn adds that, "while it may not have been as epic in its performances and compositions, it was certainly the other albums' equal in sales strength." ''The Village Voice'' critic Robert Christgau wrote more harshly of the LP: "Except for the astonishing 'Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
S-Curve Records
S-Curve Records was founded in 2000 by former Mercury Records executive Steve Greenberg. It is based in New York City. In 2001 the label established a distribution and licensing agreement with EMI Records. Among the hits released by S-Curve between 2000-2004 were "Who Let the Dogs Out?" by Baha Men, "Stacy's Mom" by Fountains of Wayne and Joss Stone's first two albums, '' the Soul Sessions'' and '' Mind Body & Soul''. All of these artists received multiple Grammy nominations, with Baha Men winning the "Best Dance Recording" Grammy in 2001. In 2007 Greenberg relaunched the label after a two-year hiatus, during which he served as President of Columbia Records. In 2010, the label's distribution deal with EMI came to an end and S-Curve entered into a new U.S. distribution deal, with Universal Music Group. From 2012-2015, Warner Music Group distributed the label outside of North America. The S-Curve roster and catalog include titles by Andy Grammer, Leslie Odom Jr., We the Kings, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanctuary Records
Sanctuary Records Group Limited was a record label based in the United Kingdom and is as of 2013 a subsidiary of BMG Rights Management solely for reissues. Until June 2007, it was the largest independent record label in the UK and the largest music management company in the world. It was also the world's largest independent owner of music intellectual property rights, with over 160,000 songs. History The company was formed in 1979 by Rod Smallwood and Andy Taylor, who met as undergraduates at Trinity College, Cambridge. In 1979, they discovered Iron Maiden in a London pub and went on to manage the group. They named the record company after the band's song "Sanctuary," which was released as a single in 1980, and later included on American pressings as well as the reissued CD version of their 1980 eponymous debut album. Sanctuary Records has historically signed artists with long-term appeal that have had a long career and steady fan base. Between 1989 and 1991, Sanctuary was c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American record label owned by MCA Inc., which later became part of Universal Music Group. Pre-history MCA Inc., a powerful talent agency and a television production company, entered the recorded music business in 1962 with the purchase of the New York-based US Decca Records (established in 1934), including Coral Records and Brunswick Records. MCA was forced to exit the talent agency business in order to complete the merger. As American Decca owned Universal Pictures, MCA assumed full ownership of Universal and made it into a top film studio, producing several hits. In 1966, MCA formed Uni Records and in 1967, purchased Kapp Records which was placed under Uni Records management. History The early years In 1937, the owner of Decca, E. R. Lewis, chose to split off the UK Decca company from the US company (keeping his US Decca holdings), fearing the financial damage that would arise for UK Companies if the emerging hostilities of Nazi Germany should lead t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volcano Entertainment
Volcano Entertainment (sometimes referred to as Volcano Records) was an American all-round music record label founded in 1996 which released albums by Tool, 311, Size 14, Survivor and "Weird Al" Yankovic. (The latter two were former Scotti Bros. Records artists and the only artists retained from the label.) The Volcano Records catalog is owned by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. History Volcano Records was founded in 1996 by Kevin Czinger. It is essentially the continuation of Zoo Entertainment which Czinger bought from BMG in 1996. Initially, the company was meant to have two divisions ''Zoo/Volcano'' and ''Volcano'' which would be a hip-hop imprint.Jeffrey, Don. "Zoo Acquired by Start-Up Volcano; Firm Also Launches Hip-Hop Imprint" ''Billboard'' 108:34 (24 August 1996) The first album released with the new ownership was flagship Zoo artist Tool's album ''Ænima'' followed by actor Keanu Reeves' band Dogstar's album ''Our Little Visionary''. However, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heartbreaker (The O'Jays Album)
''Heartbreaker'' is an album by the American R&B group the O'Jays. It was released in 1993 on EMI. The album peaked at No. 75 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Production Gerald Levert, Eddie Levert's son, cowrote and produced two of the album's songs. ''Heartbreaker'' was the first album with Nathaniel Best, who had replaced Sammy Strain. Critical reception AllMusic wrote that "many numbers aren't much different from the classic material that made them superstars in the '70s; that's both part of the music's charm and something that might trouble fans hoping the group would experiment with the vocal arrangements as well as the production." ''The Washington Post'' thought that the album "makes up in savvy arrangements what it lacks in well-crafted lyrics, but its real appeal lies in the still smooth Philly soul harmonies and ddieLevert's gritty testifying." The ''St. Petersburg Times The ''Tampa Bay Times'', previously named the ''St. Petersburg Times'' until 2011, is an American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emotionally Yours
''Emotionally Yours'' is a studio album by American R&B trio the O'Jays. It was released on January 21, 1991, through EMI Records, making it the group's second album for the label. Recording sessions took place at Right Track in Cleveland, at Sigma Sound in Philadelphia, at Hip Pocket Studio, Marathon Studios, Power Station, Mad Fly Studios and The Hit Factory in New York, at Tarpan Studios in San Rafael, and at Ocean Way Studios and Madhatter Studios in Los Angeles. Production was handled by Dwain Mitchell, Terry Stubbs, Lotti Golden, Tommy Faragher, Narada Michael Walden, Dunn Pearson, The O'Jays, and Ron Fair, who also served as executive producer. The album peaked at number 73 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number 2 on the Top R&B Albums chart in the United States. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on August 29, 1991, for selling 500,000 units in the US. It spawned three singles: "Don't Let Me Down", "Emotionally You ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EMI America Records
EMI America Records was started in 1978 by EMI as a second United States, US label next to Capitol Records. It absorbed Liberty Records in 1984. In the late 1980s, EMI America was consolidated with Manhattan Records to form EMI Manhattan Records, which later became known as EMI USA and then simply as EMI in 1990, then part of EMI Records Group North America (ERG) in 1992, when the then-Thorn EMI acquired Virgin Records America. Since 2013, this organization of labels has been under Universal Music Group, Universal Music's Capitol Music Group while the reissues of recordings have been distributed by former sister label Capitol Records. Artists Past artists have included: Marty Balin, Blessid Union of Souls, David Bowie, Kate Bush, Stray Cats, Lenny Burns, Kim Carnes, Sheena Easton, Joe Esposito (singer), Joe "Bean" Esposito, Robin Gibb, Go West (band), Go West, Corey Hart (singer), Corey Hart (outside Canada), Murray Head, Kajagoogoo, Limahl, J. Geils, Michael Stanley Band, Nake ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Serious (The O'Jays Album)
''Serious'' is an album by the American musical group the O'Jays, released in 1989. It was the group's first album for EMI Records. "Out of My Mind" and "Have You Had Your Love Today?" were released as singles. The O'Jays supported the album by playing the Hampton Jazz Festival and touring with LeVert. The album peaked at No. 114 on the ''Billboard'' 200. ''Serious'' was regarded as a comeback album. Production Eddie Levert wanted to modernize the group's sound by heeding his sons' musical advice. Gerald Levert coproduced four of the album's songs. "Pot Can't Call the Kettle Black" is about parents criticizing the musical tastes of their children. "Have You Had Your Love Today?" was influenced rhythmically by Eddie Kendrick's " Keep On Truckin'". Critical reception The ''Chicago Tribune'' deemed the album "a nice mix of dance cuts and romantic ballads." ''The Philadelphia Inquirer'' called it "a model example of how to update your style without selling out." ''LA Weekly'' opine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Identify Yourself
''Identify Yourself'' is a 1979 album by American R&B group the O'Jays, released on the Philadelphia International Records label. It was recorded at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, with four tracks produced by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, three by group members Eddie Levert and Walter Williams and one by the esteemed Philadelphia producer and composer Thom Bell. The album reached No. 3 on the US R&B albums chart and No. 16 on the pop albums chart, and was certified platinum for sales of over one million copies sold. Two singles from the album reached the top ten on the R&B singles chart in the United States: "Sing a Happy Song" (No. 7) and "Forever Mine" (No. 4); the latter peaking at No. 28 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and the group's last single to reach the pop top 50. Critical reception The ''Bay State Banner'' wrote that Eddie Levert "transforms 'Forever Mine' into an awesome, engrossing and soulful summation of great love music, just as Smokey Robinson does on 'Crui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So Full Of Love
''So Full Of Love'' is a 1978 album by The O'Jays. The album contains the #1 R&B hit " Use ta Be My Girl", and was awarded RIAA Platinum Certification for sales of 1,000,000 copies. The single "Brandy" has long been speculated by many fans to be about a woman. However, in 2013, production team Gamble and Huff revealed the song was, in fact, written about a dog. Track listing All songs written by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, except where noted. _Overview_))).html" ;"title="allmusic ((( So Full of Love > Overview )))">allmusic ((( So Full of Love > Overview ))) All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on August 23, 2008. Side one # "Sing My Heart Out" - 4:25 # " Use Ta Be My Girl" - 4:02 # "Cry Together" - 5:36 # "This Time Baby" (Casey James, LeRoy Bell) - 4:43 Side two # "Brandy" (Joseph B. Jefferson, Charles B. Simmons) - 4:14 # "Take Me to the Stars" (Larry Hancock, Al Boyd) - 4:13 # "Help (Somebody Please)" (Eddie Levert, Robert Dukes) - 4:58 # "Strokety Stroke" (Bunny Sigler) - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
