O'Jays, The Vinyl Records
Rivalled only by the Spinners as soul's greatest vocal group of the '70s, the O'Jays are one of Philadelphia soul's most popular and long-lived outfits. The O'Jays' prime recordings epitomize the Philly soul sound: smooth, rich harmonies backed by elaborate arrangements, lush strings, and a touch of contemporary funk. They worked extensively with the legendary production/songwriting team of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, and were the flagship act of the duo's Philadelphia International label with Top Ten pop hits such as "Love Train," "For the Love of Money," and "I Love Music," all three of which were nominated for R&B group vocal Grammy Awards.