I'm standing here next to my dad who just passes away about an hour ago. This song came to my mind because as the sun rose the rays came thru the window so bright the nurse came and said she'd never seen it so bright in any of the rooms. She looked at me and said im sorry your dad has passed. I know now why it was so bright in here. God had opened the pathway for him to cross over into Heaven today 8/9/2022 1 day after his 83rd Bday. Love you always dad.. Sidney Beckom R.I.P.

I lost my sister today. The queen who helped mold me into the man I am today! I love you Irene...say hello to our loved ones in heaven and know that the next time we meet, I will have praised your name and built a legacy for you along the way. Everything I do from here on out is in your name!

My mom took me to my 1st concert which was the O'jays. She passed February 25,2024 and as mothers day is tomorrow I can only cry and listen to the O'jays and wish she was still here 😢❤ love you forever 9/24/42-2/25/24

My mother passed a few weeks ago and this was one of her all time favorites. As I listen to it now I'm fighting tears. I feel so alone without her. I wish I could hear her voice or see her smile one more time.

With out a shadow of a doubt the best song in soul music history!!!!!!❤

Folks this is what you call music..

My son was recently shot and killed in cold blood the day he passed away I was in the children's unit of the hospital and this song kept playing in my head. Ik that my son was taken for now reason but ik God was calling my baby home 😭😭😭😭😭 rih my prince Derrick Jr 04-20-2023

Eddie Levert could sing from the very bottom of his emotions to the very top, and his voice expressed that. One of the finest and most enduring artists ever to grace the music industry. GREAT music !

Sometimes a song can mean EXACTLY what helps a person get through their rough, happy, or experience they are facing at that time.( It's not going to change the meaning from the person who wrote the song) Sometimes we just have to let people have their moment of getting through.I have really had an experience reading the difference meaning of you all and it was amazing. Have a peaceful day to all of you.

This song just hits the soul just right

Listen closely..."It's gonna be a lovely way to spend the evening..." This song is not about death and transitioning. It is a love song, speaking of a man and a woman finding the ultimate pleasure and heavenly bliss in one another. IT IS ABSOLUTELY THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BALLAD EVER CREATED!

My twin brother passed away 15 years ago, and the morning on my way to the funeral home for the funeral, this song came on the radio. As I listened to the words many tears came from my eyes, and I thought, my brother is walking up the stairs to heaven. I'll never forget that morning!

This song is not about death. It’s about passion, ecstasy. He loves her so much that she takes him to paradise. But I can see where it can be interpreted in a different way. Because it doesn’t matter what song Eddie sings. He will take you to church y’all…. So I guess that it is open for interpretation, and discussion. This is what makes it a great song. And this is what makes The O’Jays The Mighty O’Jays. Let’s give them their flowers now y’all.🙏🏾

I honestly don't think music today will ever touch the feel and composition of the music from yesterday. Just a pure perfection!!!

When my Dad past away above his head was this bright light leading on to the other side only my daughter and I could see this the tears! I miss you Mom and Dad!!

I love this song so much. I listened to it all the time. It helps me go the pain I'm dealing with. I've had MS for 16 years and I'm still going. That is because God is here with me 😇

Jesus saves ❤. Reminds me of good times with my family.

In the Name of Yahushua, Blessings and Comfort in this time of your need. Love is The Eternal One Yahweh Elohim ✔️🗡️⚔️💯🙏

This song makes me cry. It was my Dad & my momz anthem together. They've both past on and all of my siblings. It's now just me and my precious memories

Their will never be group like the O'Jays ever again. I Miss music like this. Love the O'Jays

I know I lost my dad and husband all in the same year 2023 I'm trying my best to be strong for my children but it's hard prayers to all of you

Wow…I randomly came across this song & it reminded me of my dad. I lost him the day after Father’s Day this year. He got me into all the great oldies such as this one. Miss you pop!🖤

The old Jay's will always be loved and remembered for all of there's music they were and still is legend for all the good work they have done I Pray & Hope that our (Lord) Jesus continue to bless them always Love 4 ever & ever 😂😂😊😊

Whatever works for you, but this song is about love, passion, ecstasy, sho nuff feeling good. NOT ABOUT DEATH AND DYING!

My 10 y.o grandson asked for this as his song choice. It speaks volumes. He's had a good loving environment; but his mother treats him poorly for no reason. He has to witness his younger brother get preferential treatment and still he's his protector. You couldn't ask für a better big brother despite the incredible lack of concern from his mom. That's where his aunt, great grandparents and myself give him the attention, love and care he needs. I was flooded with tears when I his aunt told me he requested this song. The same day, his mother spitefully removed him and his brother from our home where he knew he was secure and safe. Pray for him, them and US!! My next step is get him back. My daughter, his mother has no stable home other than the one she chose to leave. It touched me too deeply. That's the fire I need to put all my energies into getting them to a safe haven again.

This song is about making love being an analogy for heaven. BUT we certainly feel a spiritual connection to the song because the OJays deliver it in such a masterful way. Plus it's one of those songs that helps define the Black American experience. I love the nostalgia AND I love the use of heaven as a metaphor for making love. THE MIGHTY OJAYS🔥🔥🔥

Just lost my mom and as devastated as I am...her love of music that she passed on to me will be what gets me through. I love you mom, forever and always.❤😪😥

I lost my dad 11/27/23 and this song has been in my head every day since it makes you smile and cry at the same time RIP pop

Try listening at this song very closely fans, this beautiful song isn't about death or crossing over, it's about an Intimate and a Spiritual Bond between a man and a woman!!!!!

For he who has ears to listen let them hear what a spirit has to say always remember chapt 22revelation bless you all in Jesus name glory be to God just a voice crying in the wilderness

Ain't no music in the world.. As great and more influential...then black African American SOUL MUSIC....none.NADA!!

THANK YOU. I keep telling people that this song is not to be played at funerals.

Happy Birthday My Sweet Rose Carter 🌹 Port Arthur Texas You Left This World 🌎 💔 So Fast..... Fly High Beautiful

THE HEARTBROKEN AND SADNESS IS REAL. THIS SONG MAGNIFICENT

🔷This song is completely powerful🔷

The O'Jays is by far one of my favorite groups very powerful lyrics Here We Go climbing the stairway to heaven here we go walking the road to ecstasy taking the load of this old world off our shoulders the doors wide open for you the door is open for me wow..

Lost my uncle and my cousin the way they loved this song makes my eyes drop tears everytime but i know god works in his own way they in a better place even tho the tears wont stop cause they were pillars in my life i thank god ❤for the time he gave me with them

One of the best groups ever!!!!

I love Philadelphia International Records one of the best songs of all time Gamble & Huff were the best songwriters ever creating a sound that will reflect with the times in the 70s and beyond I love Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Billy Paul, Teddy Pendergrass, The Mighty O'Jays, The Three Degrees, The Jacksons, The Trammps, The Stylistics, Blue Magic, The Delfonics, The Spinners, The Intruders, William De Vaughn, Patti LaBelle, Lou Rawls and lots more too!!! Stairway to Heaven by The Mighty O'Jays is a brilliant masterpiece and timeless songs with Gamble & Huff their songs will never be the same!!! They don't make good songs like this anymore!!! Thank you so so much O'Jays God bless you!!!!! Peace and love 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

Just found out my friend is dying and this magically from God started playing on my playlist?? Absolutely chills and tears started!!

I didn't realize a "Couple Forevers" sampled the background music. I can certainly hear it. Beautiful song and arrangement. No wonder we're drawn to certain music 🎶

No words but this song often speaks to me as a person who has loss so many people in my life including my dad. Not to mention being a former foster child, life just hurts at times and seems so unfair. #GriefHurts 🥀😢💔

Close your eyes 👁️ look deep with inside your hearts there is where he is now let your tears flow from your eyes and heats and remember the time you had together he's given u love and truth and devine grace and love God 🙏 thy god is with thee so cry 😭 and remember that you'll see him again believe that okay believe because our father God loves us all stay strong and focus on the family u has okay family

You really have to be "ole" school to know the symbolism of this song. But whatever interpretation, it is timeless.❤

Man.. This Song!!! This Album!!! And this cover is by far one of the most beautiful pieces of cover art work, Ever!

People lyrics can mean different things than what the songwriter intended. There's many songs that put a spiritual meaning to it. If it gives people comfort then let the be. Stop being so literal with song lyrics and narrow-minded. I love the song.

Mighty, Mighty O’Jays! An African American Original, Originators, The One and Only, The Only Ones… The Mighty O’Jays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My parents wedded to this song in 1981. May God bless them!

One of my favorite R&B memories from college days. The O'Jays will always have something that will never be duplicated. The current crop of singers just haven't lived what we lived and they are mere artifacts of their parents who catered to their every want and need. Long live the 70's!!!

This is for all the Covid19 folks that had to leave us alone with no Family by their side!!!😔😞😢

God please look after the ones who lost someone who touch there hearts I pray you give them the strength they need to heal from their loss 🙏🙏🙏🙏💪🏾. 2024!

Still the little girl with the Raggedy Ann doll after all these years. Love has no color. Your music brought me up.Thank you from my heart.

In the name of Jesus amen

The Lord is my rock, my fortress my deliverer...my God in whom i trust my strength my buckler and the horn of my salvation my hightower...Psalm 18 2

Simply timeless soulful music!!!❤

One of the most glorious songs ever⭐⭐⭐

Stairway To Heaven . . How I wish I could see my brother again, I would climb those stairs! The pain is so immense .... But God! Rest easy Linwood "Romeo" Richardson #neverforgotten #tears

To everyone struggling with the “lost” of a loved one, smile and remember all the good memories you’ve had with them. Please don’t be sad yet REJOICE in the transition of life! 🌅 The circle of life is VERY real. Ever experienced something that made you think of someone? Ever smell something that made you think of your grandmother? Light flicker in your house? Or even more, ever meet someone that reminded you of someone you just couldn’t put your finger on it? Children with old soul? THE CIRCLE OF LIFE love. They are with us! Cry but enjoy their presence in your life everyday. Then, now, forever more 💜

My husband been Deceased for 22yrs Today: This his favorite song 😢 How I miss him!!!

I love this song makes me feel even closer to the man above every time I hear this song it's so meaningful!!😇💯

Don't feel glad the word says "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.... I lost my son when he was only 18 years old he was such a good son and so very person all the old people just loved him be encouraged ❤️❤️❤️

This is the first time I have ever heard this song and I LOVE IT!!!!!!

This my mama favorite song she kno every word from start to finish she has made me grow to love this song it’s truly beautiful

Lord help me 🙏🏽 this was my grandmother favorite song. Listening to this song, I can still hear my grandma singing this. I miss her so much 💔🕊

Lord have mercy,for love is in heaven for you and me

Funny how this song is about two lovers and pleasure, has nothing to do with loss. "A moment of pleasure" what a beautiful song. Love it. Who's here March 2024❤

Almost a year this month, my mama left us. This song was on repeat. I LOVE her and miss her much.😥🙏🙏💋🌹

Just straight up iconic to listen very, very often. The O'jays does it best!!!!

5 days until the anniversary of my husband death of 49 years missing him so much, listening to the music that we loved The Might O'Jays

I lost the love of my life today RIP WILLIE MILLER JR I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. MOM please take care of him. 😢😢😢 all I can do is cry.. please God help me. I

Pastor Bob married couple, I was VERY SURPRISED when allowed this song to be played in the church for the wedding in 90's

What a great band the Might Ojays, all my childhood memories wrapped up in every song!

This song is a masterpiece

They captured the times of our life.

This is one of my best artists. I fell in love with the mighty Ojays in 1983.❤🎉

The best crooner I ever heard Eddie LeVert

The arrangement is otherworldly bliss!! Love it

To my grandfather 👴 1939-2024. Climb up the heavenly stairs

I’m 23 my dad died from cancer when I was 19 I still cry every time I hear it we buried him to this very song because it was his favorite

Praise Jesus God hears you and will answer your prayers amen 🙏

I could feel this as I read it! It’s perhaps the most beautiful and important thing I’ve read today!!! My heart goes out to you and your family. 🥹🫠🫡🥰 ❤♥️💗💞❣️

Takes me back to times when I was a little girl living in Soweto (South Africa) with no responsibilities, when families got together, and happily shared meals together, so much has changed now 😒

I do wat The Most High Supreme POWER.GOD tell me to or allows me to with the utmost respect with No hesitation in Spirit .. this is such a Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful song .

The O 'Jays have wrote a beautiful Smoothie song espeacliey all of them❤❤❤🥰😊💖💖

All these stories makes me grateful for my Ma and Pop more and more by the day. Death is just another part of life. Love you all, stay strong. We got this!

they played this at my grandma funeral and mannn this gets me every time

Another of my favorites when I lost my son was"Be Encouraged".....no matter what's going on He'll make it alright but you gotta stay strong"...many blessings who have lost someone you love they are sitting high and looking low...to GOD be the glory I love y'all ❤️❤️❤️

That is one of my favorite songs from the O'Jays ❤❤❤

Ever since I was a little girl I love this song and now I’ve grown into a woman I still 😍

This music will never be replaced, the greatest storytellers truly amazing music that's hits the sole to the bone

Fina go see my favorite 80 yo. Uncle Marvin in the Hospital tomorrow 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

The greatest O'Jays love song ever. Walter's smooth tenor and Eddie's powerful baritone is what makes this song great. No one else can sing it like them.

This Song Had Me Crying

About 2 lay my Mom 2 rest 2mrw... I feel ike I'm in a dream that I can't wake up from my Pops departed last year & now my Mama this year- was recking my brain trying 2 find a gospel song 4 the hymn part of the service... My MoM & I used 2 listen 2 the Oldies all the time when I was growing up & she taught me all of the dances they used 2 do back in the days... We had a refresher course this past birthday of hers in May... btwn those times & all of the many family gatherings I now knw All of the words 2 the Oldies... I can't think of a more perfect song than this special gem 2 send my Mom home 2- Thank U O'Jays! God Bless 🙏💕 ... & God Bless Every1 🙏❤...

Oh sweetheart it will be alright. My mother went to sleep 3 years ago. I still miss her terribly. I love her so much. What gets me through is my trust in the word of God that promises we will see our loved ones again that died in Christ. I live my life trying to be a kind and forgiving person just like her and love the Lord with all my heart and soul and lean not unto thine own understanding but in all thy ways acknowledge him and he will direct thy path. May 9 1928-March 14 2019. Rest well from all of your labors my darling. Until we meet again!!! 💝💝💝💝💝

I just want to cry 😭😭😭

Wish music like this could come back and take me to the good ole days.

Like Heaven, so is the Kingdom

God Bless King Isley Brothers The Extremely inspiring Extremely Brilliant Extremely Talented Extremely Royal Legends And Congratulations To All The Major Accomplishments Much Love

This was my twin brother’s favorite song . I played it for him the day he died . R.I.P my beloved ❤️✨Carl Wallace ✨❤️