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The album cover deceptively depicts five O'Jays when actually only four members -- Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, William Powell and Bobby Massey -- sing on these tracks; Bill Isle, the fifth member, quit in the late '60s, and the cover was shot in the mid-'60s, when the group recorded for Imperial Records. George Kerr produced most of these tracks, with some productions from the Poindexter brothers; the recordings were originally released on Bell Records. "I'll Be Sweeter Tomorrow," a gorgeous ballad, became their highest chart entry to date. The follow-up, "Look Over Your Shoulder," nearly duplicated its predecessor's success; both were indicators of good things to come. The B-sides of the aforementioned, "I Dig Your Act" and "I'm So Glad I Found You," were both quality uptempo grooves, and all four sides were led by Eddie Levert. Walter Williams handled the lead on their third 45 for Bell Records, "The Choice," an energetic message about finding yourself. It did poorly, and its flip, "Going, Going, Gone," had more in common with the first two releases but was not nearly as compelling. The fourth single, "I Miss You," didn't receive much play, even in the Cantonian's adopted hometown of Cleveland. The slow, meandering ballad just didn't have enough of the right stuff. The flip, "Now That I Found You," featured Levert and Williams alternating leads on the same song for the first time. Two more singles were released by Bell: "Don't You Know a True Love When You See It," which was a drastic change in their style, and "Four for the Price of One," released in 1973 to capitalize on their success at Philadelphia International Records. Bell slapped "Look Over Your Shoulder" onto the flip of the remake of Larry Williams and Johnny "Guitar" Watson's "Two for the Price of One." Walter Williams' best lead, "Just Another Guy," tenderly sung in his mercurial baritone, never appeared on a 45. This is an O'Jays fanatics' must-have; the only disappointment is that neither Kerr nor the Poindexter brothers saw fit to feature the late William Powell's chilling falsetto.
© Andrew Hamilton /TiVo
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The O'Jays, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Jackie Members, Composer, Lyricist - Robert Poindexter, Composer, Lyricist - Richard Tee, Performance Arranger - Emma Thomas, Composer, Lyricist - Stanley Poindexter, Composer, Lyricist - George Kerr, Producer - Pat Jaques, Engineer
Originally released 1967. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
The O'Jays, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Tee, Performance Arranger - Larry Roberts, Composer, Lyricist - George Kerr, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Pat Jaques, Engineer - Napoleon Kerr, Composer, Lyricist
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The O'Jays, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Poindexter, Composer, Lyricist - Richard Poindexter, Composer, Lyricist - Richard Tee, Performance Arranger - George Kerr, Producer - Pat Jaques, Engineer - Jackie Members Poindexter, Composer, Lyricist
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The O'Jays, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Tee, Performance Arranger - George Kerr, Producer - Walter Williams, Composer, Lyricist - Pat Jaques, Engineer - Glen Baxter, Composer, Lyricist
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The O'Jays, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Poindexter, Composer, Lyricist - Richard Tee, Performance Arranger - George Kerr, Producer - J. Tibbs, Composer, Lyricist - Pat Jaques, Engineer
(P) Originally Recorded 1967. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music
The O'Jays, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Tee, Performance Arranger - Larry Roberts, Composer, Lyricist - George Kerr, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Pat Jaques, Engineer
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The O'Jays, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Poindexter, Composer, Lyricist - Richard Poindexter, Composer, Lyricist - Richard Tee, Performance Arranger - George Kerr, Producer - Charles Harper, Composer, Lyricist - Pat Jaques, Engineer
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The O'Jays, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Tee, Performance Arranger - George Kerr, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Gerald Harris, Composer, Lyricist - Pat Jaques, Engineer - Luke Gross, Composer, Lyricist
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The O'Jays, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Tee, Performance Arranger - LARRY WILLIAMS, Composer, Lyricist - JOHNNY WATSON, Composer, Lyricist - George Kerr, Producer - Pat Jaques, Engineer
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The O'Jays, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Robert Poindexter, Composer, Lyricist - Ray Lewis, Composer, Lyricist - Richard Poindexter, Composer, Lyricist - Richard Tee, Performance Arranger - George Kerr, Producer - Charles Harper, Composer, Lyricist - Pat Jaques, Engineer
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The O'Jays, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Tee, Performance Arranger - George Kerr, Producer - Walter Williams, Composer, Lyricist - Pat Jaques, Engineer - Glen Baxter, Composer, Lyricist
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The O'Jays, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Richard Tee, Performance Arranger - Sammy Fain, Composer, Lyricist - Irving Kahal, Composer, Lyricist - George Kerr, Producer - Pat Jaques, Engineer
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The O'Jays, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Seymour, Composer, Lyricist - George Kerr, Producer
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The O'Jays, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Jimmy Roach, Composer, Lyricist - George Kerr, Producer
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The O'Jays, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - H. Harris, Composer, Lyricist - George Kerr, Producer - L. Saunders, Composer, Lyricist
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The O'Jays, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Unknown, Composer, Lyricist - George Kerr, Producer
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The O'Jays, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - George Kerr, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Bobby Massey, Producer
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The O'Jays, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - George Kerr, Composer, Lyricist, Producer
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The O'Jays, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Lorraine Ellison, Composer, Lyricist - George Kerr, Producer
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records a division of Sony Music Entertainment
The O'Jays, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - W. Williams, Composer, Lyricist - E. LEVERT, Composer, Lyricist - George Kerr, Producer
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Album review
The album cover deceptively depicts five O'Jays when actually only four members -- Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, William Powell and Bobby Massey -- sing on these tracks; Bill Isle, the fifth member, quit in the late '60s, and the cover was shot in the mid-'60s, when the group recorded for Imperial Records. George Kerr produced most of these tracks, with some productions from the Poindexter brothers; the recordings were originally released on Bell Records. "I'll Be Sweeter Tomorrow," a gorgeous ballad, became their highest chart entry to date. The follow-up, "Look Over Your Shoulder," nearly duplicated its predecessor's success; both were indicators of good things to come. The B-sides of the aforementioned, "I Dig Your Act" and "I'm So Glad I Found You," were both quality uptempo grooves, and all four sides were led by Eddie Levert. Walter Williams handled the lead on their third 45 for Bell Records, "The Choice," an energetic message about finding yourself. It did poorly, and its flip, "Going, Going, Gone," had more in common with the first two releases but was not nearly as compelling. The fourth single, "I Miss You," didn't receive much play, even in the Cantonian's adopted hometown of Cleveland. The slow, meandering ballad just didn't have enough of the right stuff. The flip, "Now That I Found You," featured Levert and Williams alternating leads on the same song for the first time. Two more singles were released by Bell: "Don't You Know a True Love When You See It," which was a drastic change in their style, and "Four for the Price of One," released in 1973 to capitalize on their success at Philadelphia International Records. Bell slapped "Look Over Your Shoulder" onto the flip of the remake of Larry Williams and Johnny "Guitar" Watson's "Two for the Price of One." Walter Williams' best lead, "Just Another Guy," tenderly sung in his mercurial baritone, never appeared on a 45. This is an O'Jays fanatics' must-have; the only disappointment is that neither Kerr nor the Poindexter brothers saw fit to feature the late William Powell's chilling falsetto.
© Andrew Hamilton /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 20 track(s)
- Total length: 00:56:50
- Main artists: The O'Jays
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Arista - Legacy
- Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B R&B
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Arista Records a division of Sony Music Entertainment
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