Love Train – The O’Jays – Lyrics – kaleidovideo

The lyrics make a call for unity and world peace, mentioning England, Russia, China, Egypt, Israel, and Africa. “Love Train was the first of our big message songs,” O’Jays singer Walter Williams told The Guardian. 1972 was explosive – Vietnam was rumbling on, the rich were getting richer – so it was the perfect time to sing about social issues. The song mentioned places that were having human rights problems, but in a positive, hopeful way: “The first stop we make will be England… tell all the folks in Russia and China too.”

Single by the O’Jays
from the album Back Stabbers
B-side; “Who Am I”
Released; December 20, 1972[1]
Recorded; Summer 1971 to 1972
Genre; Proto-disco,[2] R&B, Philly soul, bubblegum pop
Length; 6:15 (extended version); 2:59 (album version)
Label; Philadelphia International
Songwriter(s); Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff
Producer(s); Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff

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