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Legendary musicians honored on special night

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies honored Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees The O'Jays and R&B and jazz singer Jean Carne before Friday night's game against the Giants at Citizens Bank Park.

Friday was the Phillies' 12th annual African American Heritage Celebration night.

The O'Jays and Carner were presented with the Phillies' Gamble and Huff Community Partnership Award. Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, who founded Philadelphia International Records, are Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees.

Carne sang her hit "Don't Let It Go To Your Head."

Songwriter and producer Bunny Sigler sang the national anthem.

The O'Jays scored several hits, including "Backstabbers," "Love Train," "Put Your Hands Together" and "For The Love of Money."

Todd Zolecki is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his Phillies blog The Zo Zone, follow him on Twitter and listen to his podcast.
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