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THE O'JAYS IN CONCERT:
When it comes to classy, color-coordinated, old-school soul showmanship, nobody can touch the O'Jays. Taking the stage in matching suits to perform beloved classics from their decade-spanning catalog, the debonair trio never fails to transport audiences back to the good old days of "Love Train" and "For the Love of Money." Hot off the heels of their 2013 induction into the R&B Music Hall of Fame, the O'Jays will treat fans to several highly anticipated appearances in 2014.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Formed in Ohio in 1958, The O'Jays experienced moderate success throughout the '60s with a string of minor hits like "Lonely Drifter" and "Lipstick Traces." On the verge of calling it quits in the early '70s, the band finally got their big break after signing to Philadelphia International for their platinum-selling 1972 single "Back Stabbers." The song established them as a key player in the Philadelphia soul movement, a funk-infused brand of soul that pioneered many of the elements later adopted by disco. A string of hits would follow throughout the '70s, including epochal No. 1 smash "Love Train," creating a legacy the band continues to honor today with their spirited performances on tour.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"They sounded great and put on a really great show. They sang all of their popular songs, ending with For the Love of Money...which brought the house down. Everyone was on their feet, dancing and singing and really enjoying the show."
"This was a great show. They performed their old-school moves and wore matching outfits, something you don't see with ‘newer’ performers."
"The show was awesome. The O'Jays took me down memory lane and back. The show was attended by ages 20-80 and all had a great time."
The O'Jays were amazing and did not disappoint the crowd. Eddie Levert, Walter Williams have the voices real music was made of. The Stylistics and the Whispers were also good. The O'Jays made the show!!!
I GO TO THIS CONCERT EVERY YEAR I'M A WHISPERS FAN I COME EVERY YEAR FOR MY FIX.BUT THIS YEAR HE WAS NOT THERE,I;M SPEAKING OF ME. SMOOTH NONE OTHER THEN MR.NICK I WAS A LITTLE UPSET WHEN I SAW HE WAS NOT HERE WHIT US.BUT THE CONCERT WAS GREAT!!!!!!!!!,AND THERE NOTHING LEFT TO BE SAID ABOUT THE O'JAYS MR EDDIE IS A TRUTH ARTIS. THAT MAN CAN SING YOU INTO ANYTHING.WE WANT LEVEN OUT THE NEW STYLISTICS AND RUSELL THOMPKIN'S HE STILL HAS IT GOING ON.I MUST SAY THIS WAS TRUELY A GREATN LINE UP.ALL OF THE OLD SCHOOL GREATS ONYHE SAME STAGE I WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORER OF THIS. OH AND DON;T FORGET THAT OUT OF SIGHT BAND THAT THE WHISPERS HAS I;M SO GLAD THEY ARE COMING OUT WITH AN CD,THEY ARE MUSICAL GENUS AT WORK. YOURS TRUELY LADYAPONE.
Although all of the groups showed the audience that they have not lost a beat, I was disappointed in my favorite group , The Whispers. They did not sing my favorites - Have You Ever Been Kissed, Say Yes, Lady, Just Gets Better with Time, Is it Good to You, ...the baby making songs. No one made babies to Rock Steady, And the Beat Goes on and Its a Love Thang. They haven't lost their voices -- but I was disappointed that they didn't sing my favs. I would recommend the concert, but don't expect to hear your favorites.
The performance was wayyyyyyy too short. We in the audience thought it was intermission, but it was the end of the show! They never even performed Darling, darling baby!! I was here last week for Peabo Bryson, and was on my way to see Patti Labelle in March, but i will NEVER patronize the Bergen PAC again after this little stunt they pulled!!
They did not miss a beat, it brought me back to all of my club or disco day's. Their voices were as crisp as they were 25 years ago, and I hope they continue to tour. What a treat!! A must see
One of the best shows I've seen in a long time ...I would recommend that all go and see old school at it's best...You really truly enjoy yourselves.....Everyone did an excellent job...Jerry Butler deserves a standing ovation along with the O'Jay"s....All of the groups were great. Bravo to all the groups....
Overall the show was great. The Jones girl really got us warmed up, The Ice Man was Chilly in a good way!!! The Stylistics sounded fantastic. The Delphonics needs a new lead singer as well as the Intruders, the background was good but Bobby Starr and William Hart need to hang it up. The Ojays were good but I've seen them better. But overall it was a great show.
Jerry Butler, O'Jays, Jones Girl, aw you put it down, it was a show everyone needed to be at, maybe next time they will advertise better, cause the people of the MD, VA, DC missed a great show.
Was a Great concert ! 3 hrs of music. After all these years this music is still the best. The Stylistics, Betch By Golly WoW !!!!
I enjoyed the show so much. The groups sang my favorite songs and brought back memories.
Overall I enjoyed the show and every entertainer or group came out right on time! However, although I have always enjoyed the other entertainers or groups, I mostly enjoyed Jerry Butler, Harold Melvin's Bluenotes, and the O'Jays last night. Especially, the Bluenotes. Sorry Eddie:o)
I loved the performance. They are awesome. I purchased my tix in Aug and have been anxiously awaiting the event. I must say is was well worth the wait. The O'Jays still "got it going on". The sound was horrible. The Boutwell need to get a new sound system. But it was worth my ears ringing for 24hrs to see the best of the best perform. I loved them and wish they could come to Columbus, GA. LOVE YOU O'JAYS.
The O'jays were fab-u-lous!! I enjoyed every moment of it! Pictures could never express the excitement that I felt as I watched, listened, and DANCED in total amazement! OMG!! I would love to see the O'jays again! Eddie moved as if he is still in his prime!! The other two were outstanding as well, but Eddie stole the show! Loved it!
The O'jays have not lost thier style. Great show. I had a blast. Amazing!!!
The show was great. The Ojays were energetic crowd pleasing ENTERTAINERS. Eddie Levert moves, inspires, motivates.... and that voice is still one that makes me groove.
Awesome! After all these years, they still have it going on!
Let me tell you that I live in Birmingham, AL for the last four years and am originally from Los Angeles. I can tell you that the Ship Ahoy concert at the Greek Theater in 1980.... when I was 30 something.........whatever was unlike anything I had ever experienced in my life. Fake money fell out of the sky when they sang their last song "For the Love of Money" They had pirate ship props and dressed like pirates when they sang Ship Ahoy. These are major details of the O'jays that I never want to forget for as long as I live. That's all we did in L.A. was go to concerts and jazz festivals all the time. I can tell you, I've seen quite a few performers but I haven't found a group yet to top these brothers. I love them madly. I'm soooooooooo glad I came up when I did. So moving forward to the 1990's, By this time, I'm 40 something......... and I get to see the O'jays perform at the L.A. County fair in pomona where we lived. Tell me that I remember the Powder Blue Suits that they had on that night. Different atmosphere at the fairgrounds. Most of the concerts at the fair you have to stand up and watch and you don't pay that much for ther performance. But guess what? It was like I had paid major money. Nothing had changed. The show was off the chain and it was about 100 degrees at night. In fact I think they had gotten even better. Now here is it moving up to 2009 and I'm 50 something now (smile).... and I don't know about anyone else, I just speak for me. I acted like I was at the 30 something show! I kid you not. These men did something to me on Friday Night. Something I took home with me. Memories to hold forever. I was fortunate to take along three of my girlfriends. What fun we had. Really wish you could perform at my birthday. But that is wishful thinking but it is nice to have someone to think about that way. I LOVE YOU GUYS ALWAYS. Kikis Mom from Birmingham by way of Los Angeles.
Excellent show... I really enjoyed they played all of their oldies but goodies song. I wish they would have played a little longer. The show didn't actually start with SWV until 9:00 p.m. Only two problems.... Seats were too close together on the floor, two large people could not sit next to one another. The floor crowd stayed standing, so you never got a chance to seat in your seat.
UNFORGETTABLE, TOTALLY AWESOME, AND BREATH TAKING!
Every song was very well performed. The show just kept getting better and better. I wish they could have stayed on stage all night.
