Song Info:
"For The Love Of Money" is a hit single by the American R&B group The O'Jays. The song was released in 1973 as part of their album "Ship Ahoy." It reached number three on the Billboard R&B chart and number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song's iconic bassline and socially conscious lyrics about the pitfalls of greed and materialism have made it a classic in the soul music genre.
Artist Bio:
The O'Jays are an American R&B group formed in Canton, Ohio, in 1958. The original members were Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, William Powell, Bobby Massey, and Bill Isles. The group gained fame in the 1970s with hits like "Love Train," "Back Stabbers," and "For The Love Of Money." Known for their smooth harmonies and socially conscious lyrics, The O'Jays have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. The group continues to perform and record music, with Eddie Levert and Walter Williams as the remaining original members.
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