The title track from the album 'Back Stabbers,' this release became a signature song for the group and a defining moment for Philadelphia soul. Its cautionary lyrics and Gamble & Huff's signature production captured the social anxieties of the era.
- "Back Stabbers" reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.
- The song was co-written by Gamble, Huff, and Leon Huff.
- The single was the title track from their 1972 album of the same name, which was a commercial and critical success.
The O'Jays are a Philadelphia soul group founded in 1958. They are best known for their string of successful R&B and disco hits in the 1970s, particularly on the Philadelphia International label. In 1972, The O'Jays were at the height of their career, having just released the landmark album 'Back Stabbers' which would define the sound of Philly soul.
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