Celebrity Underrated - The William Powell Story (R&B Group The O'Jays)
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
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Eddie, Walter and William were powerful together. RIP William Powell.
I agree. The O'Jays were never the same after William Powell died...
Rip William Powell
With William Powell the o, Jay's forced to be reckoned with
@@groundhog713 I thought their choreography picked up a little more with the addition of Sammy Strain from Little Anthony and the Imperials. Sammy was the choreographer when he was with Little Anthony. I thought the harmony was still tight with Sammy on first tenor as well.
@@groundhog713 Very, very true.
I knew him personally he was a friend of my husbands, heroin DID NOT take him out or kill him it was cancer. He was a very nice and kind beautiful person. RIP
Im sure heroin didn’t help..
It's not the cancer that kills its the morphine that stops the suffering and ultimately gives suffering people a pain free death thank god for morphine when it's in medical hands!!!
cancer took him out but its sad he got hooked on heroin. R I P to the man.
Thank you, that's the truth.
🙏
They were at the top of their game back in the 70's. RIP William Powell.
Mr. William Powell
January 20, 1942-May 26, 1977
#RESPECT
#LEGENDARY
#WILLIAMPOWELL
#RESTINPARADISEMRPOWELL
#GONEBUTNEVERFORGOTTEN
Your videos is seriously making my quarantine and chill better lol thank you
Jayda really does hope he drops everyday lol me n hubby love em
Ashanti Veasy right! This is such an underrated RUclips channel i showed my boyfriend and he’s addicted
Factzzzz
Amazing channel
William was a gentle soul, I knew all of the group from start to finish. Attended High School with Eddie, Walter, Bill Isle and Bobby Massey but attended grade school and high school with William. Talked to William after he left the O'Jays and just before he passed. RIP William.
Drug is from the devil to destroy you and then you end up in hell where your dad , the devil is..
I thought he had cancer
@@TheWoodland12 he did have colon cancer I believe.
@D Williams we in hell now!!
@@joystratton4658 I feel you on that one, if it is worse than here, I definitely do not want to go. 🙏🙏🙏
William Powell - handsome as EVER ! He sung the high - 1st tenor part of the harmony. I met him after a concert and everybody was all over Eddie and Walt trying to get an autograph. But William was way off to the side, leaning against a wall wearing a green hoodie. I don't think anybody recognized it was him. I motioned him to sign my album. He smiled, took my album and signed it. I blushed thanking him, but without reading it - rushed back over to get Eddie & Walt's autograph - but they shut it down. I went home disappointed not getting their autograph. But when I woke up the next morning and read William 's autograph, he wrote :
" Lovely Lady
See you in Heaven,
William Powell ".
Years later when I heard he passed, I cried my eyes out. I tore my album collection Up looking for that album - but couldn't find it. smh
Aww.
So Beautiful. Thank you for sharing that.💜
wow
Omg woooooooow
35 dying from Colon Cancer, he wasn't even old enough to start getting check ups for that yet...Damn!!!
My husband died of stage 4 colon cancer @ 28 ! Doctors took his appendix out because they thought it was his appendix never checking for colon cancer because of his age! All along it was the cancer! never let them tell you their's an age on when to check 4 cancer...
@@war_against-your_soultruth6335 Damn smfh
@@war_against-your_soultruth6335 So sorry for your loss. RIP to your husband
@@jameso Thank you
@@war_against-your_soultruth6335 You're welcome
In Cleveland, we proudly claimed The O'Jays. I met William once. He was a very handsome man and a kind person. I loved that lineup of Eddie, Walter, and William.
The OJays were signed to SaRu/Astroscope records out of Cleveland between 1970-72 between two stints with Gamble & Huff.
Except they're from canton. Born n raised.
William Powell was the cornerstone of the group. It was difficult for Sammy Strain to step into his boots. William Powell was well loved by the O'Jays fans.
William was great, but Sammy stepped right in and they didn’t miss a beat he was with them almost 20 years he gave them a 2 year notice he went back to the imperials
Eddie and Walter are more pronounced in the group. Eddie was the Cornerstone.
Clive Davis always seems to be in the middle of alot of mysterious deaths of famous black R&B artist smh..... RIP Willam Powell
king lord I noticed that too and even Whitney Houston and Phyllis Hyman as well
He seemed to be also involved with Janis Joplin's death as well
@@Kikyolover9 And Jimi Hendrix also
And Donny Hathaway too he committed suicide in 1979 you see the pattern here?!!!
Clive Davis the devil.
Luv the O'Jays darling darling baby 😀💯💯💯💯
Thank u for this story on William Powell. He died so young. Seems folks forgot about him but I never did.
I'm so glad you did this on William,he was a quiet storm and I remember he was really quiet and and didn't say much,I was around 10 or 11 and I had the biggest crush on him,I would just stare at him every chance I would get ! My mom is Eddie Leverts cousin and I was around them a lot when I was a little girl .When they would come to Detroit where Eddie's mom lived my aunt Blanche we would all go over to aunt Blanches house and we would have a ball,I remember Gerald and I used to play together and everyone would meet up in my aunt Blanches basement and Eddie Kendrick and David Ruffun and Lionel Riche were there this particular time and Gerald would put on his dad's records and sing for us and they would pass a hat around and every one would put money in the hat for Gerald every time he would sing one of his daddies songs ! We were trying to start a group with Eddie's sister my cousin Renee cause that girl could sing and so could me and my sister's but it never worked out,wow thank you again,you are doing an awesome job. ! God bless you and please keep these videos coming ! 😊👍
I will always say, THE MUSIC BUSINESS IS A DIRTY BUSINESS!!!
Yeah the music business can be a dirty business if you make it a dirty business you can't sell your soul to the devil in the music business if you don't sell yourself to the devil and the music business then your career or last longer
@@monicamclean8609 Its probably good to have a business degree as an artist if you can.
The entertainment industry as a WHOLE...smh
My 3 all time favorite OJays songs are Stairway to Heaven, Cry Together and Forever Mine, they just dont make songs like that anymore 💞
My favorites too!
Powell was an above average Tenor and you hear great harmony in his recordings with the group.
I knew William Powell well. Before he died as a matter of fact. One of the kindest people I ever met with a heart ❤️ of GOLD!
Eddie Levert managed to out live dam near everybody including his sons. That’s gotta be heavy to carry.
Facts....I'm sure it is
Walter Williams is still living as well.
Papa still moving around too because everytime he comes to Kansas City its a girl I know that he's been seeing for over 20 years I know
I know!😥
Sativa Seeds TV I’m sure it is smh so sad and unfortunate
Eddie and Walter always mentioned William Powell when asked who helped developed their sound and success.
Man you can't tell me Walter Williams is not the coolest old dude alive! Anytime I sing an O'Jays song, I gotta sing his parts.
I agree 👌💯 29.3.2020
Darrell Mathis And sing it like him!
Omg he's my favorite of the group.
Now, who was he, love?
Yes! And he was/is so good looking. I love Walter
Man I never waited for a channel to drop a video like I do for this channel I'm ready for the next one already 🥰🥰
Word!
IKR
I feel the exact same way!
Right
Now.... That's a fact!!!
The Best Group Of The 70's
The Spinners,were the ones.Especially after they left The Big M and got the publicity. Then Phillipe Wynn joiined them,and they really took off.You could see they were a super talent even on Motown.They just need Tom Bell and Linda Creed and they would succeed.. When they got them they took off. From Ill Be Around to RubberBandMan The Spinners ruled.
Yes there were many greats in the 70s including Detroit's Dramatics
The O'Jays and The temptations for the best groups in the '70s
@@johnanders3440 Yep!!
@@monicamclean8609 As much as I loved the Spinners, I can never put them over the body of work of The Temptations starting from David Ruffin right on up to Ollie Woodson.And I could never put them above the Mighty Mighty O'Jays. I would have to give them a respectable third place in this group even with the mighty Phillippe' Wynn, and I loved Phillippe's voice.
RIP to William Powell! Eddie, Walter, and William, they built the group the Ojays, together! But this guy, he kept the group together from the grown up !!! I love the Ojays! Hands down!!!!
One of the baddest groups to ever do it! My favs... Living for the weekend,Loving you, Darling darling baby, I love music,Time to get down, You are my sunshine.. etc..etc.. They have so many hits under the belt its cray! Thank you for this! Mr. William was a major part of the Ojays, didn't hear him much but he was definitely noticed!
R.i.P🖤
I love lovin' you give the people what they want.
Wow just 35. I really appreciated you putting a spot light on this unsung O'Jays. I'm sure his family appreciate this video.
No, we didn't because the information was not correct, but he only has the source he has.
Stairway to heaven and cry together are my favorites brandy makes me cry
The Ojays had some the greatest hits of all times! RIP William!
Thank you for this video of William Powell. I'm glad someone remembers his contribution and importance to the Ojays. When I saw their Unsung episode, I felt a little cheated, they just glossed over his death on the show.
I occur
Concur.
Got To Give The PEOPLE what they want!
O'Jays had hits.
@Uncle Osiris Most definitely.
Lpotts75 They still do
For days my fav group
Uncle Osiris
Especially “Stairway To Heaven”.
The O’Jays = Timeless Classic ❤️💯
RIP William Powell❣ This trio was the most Powerful.
You're a great story Teller 😊
I saw William and The Ojays at The Hammersmith Odeon, London in 1973. They were awesome!!!
So sad when he left the group and died in 1977.
RIP William, sadly missed.
Back then you didn't need a movie ,or videos to appreciate all the talented artists. All you needed was a record player, TV, radio, 8 track,and money to go to a concert. As of 2020 I don't have a favorite artist. I love talent, can't help myself.
Canton, Ohio own. I remember running down to Cherry Street to see his funeral procession. At the time never seen so many cars behind one person.
I'm from Akron! And we have so many amazing artists that came from Ohio ♥️
@@autumnrayn390 I will definitely agree with you! I remember the band Slave who had such a unique sound but I really loved them. Of course Ohio Players, Zapp/Roger, Dazz Band, Bobby Womack outta Cleveland, Isley Brothers outta Cincinnati The Deele to name a few of that I know of.
@@trinamcdonald1865 ....not to mention heatwave!! I love dazz band♥️♥️ when you needed roses🎶🎶
@@autumnrayn390 Yes definitely can't forget Heatwave!!!!
Salute to the State Of Ohio, I'm just realizing how much talent, y'all had to come out of there. From music to athletes!!
Clive Davis has had his hands in every pot for so many years. SMH
He's the Devil!
Damn I was going say think Satan. That's Clive or one his demons and sob still living. Can't speak for other but bet u me he had hand in Whitney death.she wanted to move on be on her own. Devil didn't like that. U get rid trouble maker. He act he own their. Souls. Um he been around lenough to know how eliminate and replace. Damn now I see his face and the moe for grinning that evil grin.. N.a.JJ.
I blamed him for Phyllis Hyman's Death. He should've supported his fellow female musicians.
The "Backstabbers" album was the first album I ever bought.
Sad part artist are always suing over royalties not paid. It is so sad to be in the music business always getting messed over.
I agree
Which is why it's best to do the independent music thing and stuff
Yes
Stairway to Heaven was My song!❤🙏🎤🎶
Family Reunion
The Prayer Song ....Heavenly Father (name of song maybe wrong) but, I loved it.
Yes. Stairway to Heaven is my all time favorite.
I cannot listen to family reunion my grandma died when that song came out if y’all are family oriented you know how guys feel about their grandma she is there when nobody else is there
He cracks me up, getting sidetracked while he's narrarating. "They got a contract-oh yeah, I gotta go past the store to get some ice cream..."
Man i clicked on this video so fast😆😍..... I luv your work, we appreciate u✊✊
Clive Davis always has his creepy hands in everything!
Clive Davis had already left CBS during that period. Do your research.
He brought Gamble and Huff to CBS. It was the last thing he did before he fell out with the company.
Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for doing an article on Mr. Powell. I remember him with the group in the early days and they were my favorite group. I love their music and their sounds. William Powell was definitely a major player in the group before his demise. He deserve the right to be remembered. The O' Jay's have just way too many of my favorites when it comes to their music, way too many to name. Rest easy W.P gone too soon and should not be forgotten.
I grew up listening to the O Jay's and I always wondered what happen to William Powell. This was a very informative video on the O Jay's. I really learned allot about the group. Good job.
My husband and I said our vows, April 17, 1976 and stairway to heaven was the song that we danced to. Still happily married, thank God.
I have seen several interviews where Eddie and Walter mention and give their respects to Willliam Powell. It has been 40+ years since his passing. They have had to move on, even so, He will always and forever be part of the Ojay's
@emily Gregory: In the early days, William Powell was lead singer for a while.
After the success of "Backstabbers" Eddie LeVert had the most marketable voice.
Then, Walter Williams did more leads.
Thank you so much for doing a bio on William Powell. I noticed the same thing that you did in regards to Eddie and William almost never mentioning him at all. That has only served to make me all the more curious about him over the years.
Thank you my Brotha for recognizing William Powell from the O'jays! I remember him on soul train and always wanted to know his story! Thank you!❤❤
RIP...As of today The O’Jays is still one ☝️ of The Most Powerful R & B Groups To Ever Be With Some Of The Damn GREATEST HITS Ever.
The only time that Eddie and Walter talked about him was on their Unsung episode in 2008.
I have yet to see another interview where they talk about him.
He made a great impact just like they did.
It’s a shame that he’s overlooked.
The last album that he sang on
was “Message In The Music” which came out in 1976.
I agree with you, those two old crooners should always mention him; he shouldn’t be overlooked.
Thank u, cause we sure do need some more of these since the world on lockdown 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️
Can you do Vesta Williams?
Yes that would be a good one
She passed??
@@myqueenimagivemydumassopin6841 Yes child. Some time ago. I really liked her songs. I especially liked her song "Special."
@@myqueenimagivemydumassopin6841 yep...due to an enlarged heart (according to the sources from media)
Unsung did a story on her
How can any idiot post the down button, when the video was JUST posted 40 seconds ago????
Devante Montgomery because they petty as hell smh 🤦🏾♀️
Hateful.
Devante Montgomery somebody hating ass granny🤣
@@msfancy6622
Right! Or some hating ass dude who was mad because they couldn't get a nice looking girl! 😂😂😂
@@DevanteMcDaniel 🤣
Binge watching your channel while this quarantine bro. Worth staying home. Keep them coming fam!!!
Appreciate you shedding light on his life. RIP WILLIAM POWELL
Darlin darlin baby and backstabbers will always be my favorite songs by them.
Sad, nice looking young man.
I agree.
I wanna see robin williams and phyllis hyman
Zahra Mcintosh Robin Harris, pimp c etc
@@ladarin95
Lol,I was like Robin Williams?????
Zahra Mcintosh I second this 👏🏾👏🏾
Charlotte Ziggy errbody know Robin Williams
Robin Harris?
I am a huge fan of the Ojays because of how supremely talented and gifted they are. The ojays had some very talented performers after William Powell and they continued to make great material but in my opinion the Ojays were at their best when they had the supremely talented William Powell.
Wow My auntie and uncle used to 😍 listening to music by the O Jays and those other great Groups way back in the day when 🎶 was legendary and amazing to listen to
This is My Homegirls Pops... Let's Go!!
Who Tonya?
@@DrizzPub1 Casey
Tonya is from Buffalo. The O'jays used to play here a lot when I was a kid. Tonya's mother and a mutual friend hung out at the Pinegrill. I guess that's where William Powell and Walter Willams met them. From what I understand they both had a baby with them.
@@DrizzPub1 Word? Dope History. I met Casey in L.A. back in the Day 87'. We used to boogie together on Soul Train. But check this. Even though she has his last I never made the connection. I found out 3 years ago at a Soul train Xmas Party Lol.. They said, "Casey Powell/William Powell Duhhh? I thought you knew fool!" hahaha
oh wow
I always loved William as a young girl. William was my crush and after he passed it was Walter. This is my favorite group of all times.
Same!!
I worked at Cleve clinic,William Powell was there getting treatment,I use to see him everyday,hey man,I would say hey young bro,he did not look very well,I would say you'll be alright ,then I did not see him anymore. Bless you William Powell.
Thank you.
Thank you for sharing stories of our lesser know famous people. You're giving us info that lots of us didn't know.
Thx u so much! William will always be remembered. OJay for LIFE!
R.I.Power William Powell.
Heroin took him out and his cancer didn't make it no better.
He turned to drugs because of the cancer according to Unsung!
I know sad 😏💯 he was handsome too 😀
@@sharonrogers8422 You right my friend
There but for the grace of GOD it could happen to you.
@@klmhookedmoore5847 Amen 🙏🙏🙏
Wow this was another amazing video RIP William Powell
I put my lil sister on these videos now she beating me seeing the new ones!! We love you
These videos are addicting
Great Blog!!!!!! I'm from Canton, Ohio and related to Eddie Levert on my father's side. My mother told me William Collapsed during a performance and he died afterwards.
Your mother lied.
The rumour about their song "Brandy" being about a dog has been circulating for years. Keep up the great work brother
Yes, for those of us who has been around during the time when this song was released know about it. Just like the song "Toby" which was released in the early seventies and again in the late eighties.
Thanks for these 💯💯
I remember one Saturday I stumbled across this channel and binge watched ALL freaking day! Much love! ♥️
I didn't know anything about William Powell. Although, I do remember that album cover with the face on it. I stayed in my father's lp's and 45's.
To know the Ojays u got to know William Powell really The Mighty Ojays love them Rip William Powell 😍😍😍😍
Thanks for that video....William was so young when he passed away from cancer....I pray his daughter got what was due to her late father....ironically the OJays sang, For The Love Of Money!!💰 💸
Thank you for recognizing this wonderful person. And sharing this info.
Backstabbing album is a classic the song Who Am I is one of the greatest songs of all time Eddie killed it
Great celebrity underrated story of William Powell of the R&B group The O'Jays. I'm a big fan of the O'Jays, grew up listen to their music and they're one of my favorite group of all time.Their music it's classic and timeless, I hope you still gonna do Damian Dame, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin, Ali Ollie Woodson of the Temptations, Johnnie Taylor, Gerald Levert and many others. Keep up the good work! Strive for Excellence.
I was lucky to see the Ojays in 1975 concert in Oakland, CA when William Powell was still alive. It was a sold out show with Eddie Kendricks, the Dramatics and the Moments. Calling it a great show is an understatement. Anyway, William Powell had a solo part in the song How Time Flies. I saw them again in 1976, when Sammy Strain had joined the group. RIP Brother William.
Never knew Brandy was about a dog. Wow! Another great vid! Thx!!
I thought everyone knew it.
Lol.... I was in the 6th. Grade when brandy song was hot.... I had a hard crush on a girl named sandy!..... I would hear the brandy song and put sandy in front of brandy when I see her or think about her.... everytime, nobody knew about that but, me..... she never knew either and later she became my girl!!😏
Yup. My Daddy told me that a while back.
I was young when that song came out and I knew it because somebody told me
Damn, I always wanted to know more about his story. Thank you!
Can you do Michelle Thomas from family matters next
He did
He already did.
Thank you for your content. We appreciate you! Hope you're keeping safe and well.
RIP Mr. Powell Thanks for the Music
I remember when I saw the O'Jays in Washington DC in 1975. When they sung *_You Got Your Hooks In Me,_* all I can say is Wow! When Walter Williams sang that line *_I be goin' around tellin all of my friends that I'm leaving naw, and I ain't never goin' nowhere naw naw_* the place erupted! Especially the ladies. They went out of their minds when he sung that. They put on a fantastic show that I'll never forget.
You done it again! As soon as I saw the post, I stopped what I was originally doing and learned something. Appreciate the research and lesson that you provided.
Your videos is so informative .. I love them, but would love to see one on Louis Thunder Thumbs Johnson of The Brother Johnson .. Thank You for your stories on our forgotten artists ❤
My friend thank you for the video. William Powell is gone but not forgotten. The success of the O’jays consist of WP contributions as well.
His tenor was very underrated.
Thank you for this story about William Powell. It was about time somebody said something.
I Just Love your voice and your Channel I grew u Listening to THE O'Jays my mother was Huge Fan of there's. thank you So Much for Telling us about William Powell May he Rest in Peace. I was wondering what had happen To Him thanks keep up the good Work❤ .
First to comment!!! LOVE THE OJAYS... my daddy played the 8 track and the records faithfully
I love all of songs of the Ojays but one of my all time faves is “Why you call me brother.” That bass as the rich tenor melodies flowed is awesome!
The song is "DON'T CALL ME BROTHER"!! It's from the "SHIP AHOY" album in 1973.
Lonnie Reynolds that’s right! There you go! Thank you for the correction. I absolutely love that song.
THANK YOU FOR THIS EPISODE BECAUSE I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS GUY!
Thank you for the upload as always.
Thank God they stayed true to gamble&huff !!
It’s funny, I just listened to the song, “A Prayer” from the O’jays’ “Message In The Music” album which was released back in ‘76. I always tear up thinking about how it was one of William Powell’s last recordings with the group😢😢😢
Mannnnnnn I love those ol school album covers!