The O'Jays
The O'Jays are an American R&B vocal group from Canton, Ohio, formed in the late 1950s and best known for their 1970s hits on Philadelphia International Records.
Their signature songs include "Love Train," "Back Stabbers," and "For the Love of Money." The group helped define the lush, orchestral Philadelphia soul sound.
That bass line is from "For the Love of Money" by the O'Jays.
- PhiladelphiaPennsylvania's largest metropolis
- soulInnermost animating essence
- R&BSoulful pop genre
- GambleCorporate dynasty surname
- HuffCapitalized family name
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