Here’s something a bit unusual. It’s the O’Jays performing their hit “Love Train,” but they’ve changed the lyric to “Soul Train” while gracing the show.

“Love Train” was written and produced by Gamble & Huff and reached #1 on the US Hot 100. I’m guessing this TV appearance is from 1973, or possibly ’74 , as “You Got Your Hooks In Me” (1973) was also played. The oversized bow ties and impressively large suit collars also imply the late ’73/early ’74 period. Let’s enjoy this curiosity.

THE O’JAYS, ‘LOVE TRAIN’ (LIVE ON ‘SOUL TRAIN,’ 1973)

Previously on Music for Monday: Latimore, ‘Let’s Straighten It Out’ (1974)

More O’Jays: Daily 70s Spot: The O’Jays, ‘So Full Of Love’ Promo (1978)