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The Four Tops - "When She Was My Girl" Live - 'Fridays' (1981)

A live performance by The Four Tops, of their last Billboard Hot 100 Top 20 hit, "When She Was My Girl". This performance was done live on ABC TV's late night comedy show, "Fridays", in 1981. Introduced by Fridays cast member, Bruce Mahler. Check out the exceptional performance by the brass section! Outstanding, IMO!
** Check out this excellent article written by Dennis Perrin: "Fridays: The SNL Ripoff That Nearly Surpassed the Original" (January 31st, 2012) -
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  • @peggywalker8884
    @peggywalker88844 ай бұрын

    It is now 2024 and I am still listening. I grew up in the era of the four tops. I remember when this song was number one. I truly truly miss the music of the 70s the 60s and the 80s. Music meant so much more because it was the words that went with the music. Thankful to still be here and enjoying the music of my era❤❤

  • @patriciamanville4770

    @patriciamanville4770

    4 ай бұрын

    I agree they are still my favourites after all these years. Levi s voice can never be replaced and he was such a lovely person. God bless them.

  • @davidmorris6278

    @davidmorris6278

    4 ай бұрын

    If only we had a time machine eh !! 👍

  • @stephentubbs2816

    @stephentubbs2816

    3 ай бұрын

    Fantastic mysic

  • @sharonmoore3662

    @sharonmoore3662

    2 ай бұрын

    I do too

  • @susansellar5948

    @susansellar5948

    Ай бұрын

    Take me back, here we have the great tops with the voice of motown levi.

  • @YhwhKhaiMostHigh
    @YhwhKhaiMostHigh6 ай бұрын

    I'm still listening in 2024! Boy I miss good music.

  • @olgasmith768

    @olgasmith768

    5 ай бұрын

    So do I, these oldies are the absolute best. ❤

  • @edcpike

    @edcpike

    5 ай бұрын

    Oh so do I!

  • @jhmotown

    @jhmotown

    4 ай бұрын

    april 2024 yes. still sounding great. never get tired of this.

  • @pjjj8117

    @pjjj8117

    4 ай бұрын

    Saw them with The Temptations at the mountain winery. I think it was in September 2023. They were tired and old, but they were still great and there was only one original I think from both maybe two from the Temptations that that was the best concert I’ve ever been to.

  • @cindyluzinski3539

    @cindyluzinski3539

    3 ай бұрын

    I’m still here 2024. I love this music. It’s what I grew up on.

  • @rtgray4188
    @rtgray418827 күн бұрын

    Abdul Fakir, last of original Four tops, he sang the or died today, Monday at home in Detroit Michigan! God rest his soul!! One of my fave groups then and in 2024

  • @howardthrongard640

    @howardthrongard640

    22 күн бұрын

    76 years old here in the Philippines. Such Fond memories of listening to the great Motown music on my AM transistor sixty years ago when I was a teenybopper back in Minnesnowta. Such great groups, like the Four Tops. So great that they stayed loyal to their city, Detroit.

  • @wifeoftim

    @wifeoftim

    16 күн бұрын

    Its sad they are all gone now.😭

  • @paulgarbutt8113

    @paulgarbutt8113

    6 күн бұрын

    So sad he has goneR.I.P to them all .

  • @ginny5937
    @ginny5937 Жыл бұрын

    Who's listening in 2023? Great performance, class, and the horns in the band are excellent!! 👏👏❤😍💃🕺

  • @yankee52goblue78

    @yankee52goblue78

    Жыл бұрын

    I am!!!

  • @timothydavidson8765

    @timothydavidson8765

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm still listening, I was sixteen then in highschool.

  • @ikesims5328

    @ikesims5328

    Жыл бұрын

    I,m here

  • @BC-mu9df

    @BC-mu9df

    Жыл бұрын

    Here June 2023 N H.

  • @carolann6012

    @carolann6012

    Жыл бұрын

    I am still listening to this great music.

  • @billwolfe9048
    @billwolfe90485 жыл бұрын

    A man who could have walked away from the Tops and been a solo mega-star, but stayed with his boys. A legend, and a model of selfless professionalism.

  • @acousticshadow4032

    @acousticshadow4032

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very true, and well said.

  • @ellenpearljackson5219

    @ellenpearljackson5219

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amen

  • @orlandogregory367

    @orlandogregory367

    2 жыл бұрын

    EXACTLY.....A TRUE LEGEND!!!

  • @alanmorse6407

    @alanmorse6407

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes Levi Stubbs and cousin to Jackie Wilson! 🎙

  • @garybeckefeld9613

    @garybeckefeld9613

    2 жыл бұрын

    Loved Levi Stubb's an artist voice

  • @paulinelouison6933
    @paulinelouison6933 Жыл бұрын

    Let's keep them alive forever. Music like this should never be allowed to die. This is beyond Classic.

  • @briansumner6439

    @briansumner6439

    10 ай бұрын

    I agree 100 percent.

  • @floydcobbjr2756

    @floydcobbjr2756

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes

  • @jeaninebruni3970

    @jeaninebruni3970

    9 ай бұрын

    Totally agree, what a class act they were !!

  • @georginajoseph6759
    @georginajoseph67594 ай бұрын

    Hello 👋, listening this morning 1April 2024😮 l'm 75,what else can l say?just have to agree with all the comments!!☺️best music when we were young Motown,RIP those not with us anymore and Thank You for being the best EVER 😢🙏🙏 Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa 💃💃💃❤❤❤

  • @susangoliath
    @susangoliath27 күн бұрын

    RIP Abdul "Duke" Fakir🙏🏻🎶❤️ The last remaining member of The Four Tops❤️🥰❤️

  • @timothyturner5755
    @timothyturner57553 жыл бұрын

    I'm 72 and I'm still listening to this wonderful music. I love the Four Tops and The Temptations..... you can't but be uplifted listening to their music....

  • @victormarrotti2575

    @victormarrotti2575

    Ай бұрын

    Me too

  • @victormarrotti2575

    @victormarrotti2575

    Ай бұрын

    Me too

  • @funktron4
    @funktron43 жыл бұрын

    Levi Stubbs----my favorite singer of all time. He belongs in the same conversation as Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett----he is among the best of the best that R&B ever blessed us with. A giant.

  • @bryantlane8646

    @bryantlane8646

    Жыл бұрын

    EVEN BETTER….SUPER SMOOTH SILKY VOICE……CARRIED THE GROUP….

  • @jeannetteramsey8347

    @jeannetteramsey8347

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree. Could listen to him always

  • @tiffanyh1274

    @tiffanyh1274

    Жыл бұрын

    💯

  • @margohooper5254

    @margohooper5254

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jeannetteramsey8347 i agree the very best

  • @nigelarbury9989

    @nigelarbury9989

    Жыл бұрын

    Most definitely

  • @theoriginalinsidesports1761
    @theoriginalinsidesports17612 жыл бұрын

    LEVI STUBBS--LOVED THIS BROTHER AND THIS GROUP--A CLASS ACT. RIP MY BROTHER!

  • @roseyc.5846
    @roseyc.58462 жыл бұрын

    No words to describe the greatness of The Four Tops!! RIP, Levi..you were the best! 🤗🙏❤️

  • @cassandradennard6323

    @cassandradennard6323

    2 жыл бұрын

    To: All Four Tops great voices 👌-the Jackson Family is a

  • @rosiebaca3870

    @rosiebaca3870

    Жыл бұрын

    Agree 👍

  • @rosiebaca3870

    @rosiebaca3870

    Жыл бұрын

    May he Rest in peace 🕊️🕊️🙏 excellent Singer ❤️🌹 🎵🎶

  • @MariaVazquez-du3st

    @MariaVazquez-du3st

    Жыл бұрын

  • @GlendaClarke-ir2cd

    @GlendaClarke-ir2cd

    Жыл бұрын

    Weren't they all? 😉 What an era of music!! 🎶

  • @SloMo2723
    @SloMo27233 жыл бұрын

    I thought this kind of music would last forever. What a powerful voice Levi Stubbs had! Glad I grew up in the 60's and 70's. Miss those days as far as great music goes!

  • @davidriley8590

    @davidriley8590

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes and everything else goes?

  • @didibolter9362

    @didibolter9362

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Gary I agree with you Gary!!

  • @bradpitt6203

    @bradpitt6203

    3 жыл бұрын

    Monte this kind of music will last forever thank god

  • @sandrasweed4796

    @sandrasweed4796

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ppppppppppp

  • @ruthlawson581

    @ruthlawson581

    2 жыл бұрын

    Whata afabulous song ilove this alwYs hVe sentshiversdown myspine 🎼🎼🎶🎶🤠®️®️®️®️®️®️®️

  • @lindaserale6467
    @lindaserale64673 жыл бұрын

    This music is lasting forever. Grew up with 4 tops. Great time to be alive.

  • @ranger24241

    @ranger24241

    2 жыл бұрын

    yes it was!!!!

  • @margehorstman7705

    @margehorstman7705

    Жыл бұрын

    Ill be 76 to.orrow and i rrmember the songs..moves..i dance inside..this is and was true talent .thank for the years.

  • @BrendanRuther

    @BrendanRuther

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@margehorstman7705 Nice song i always get emotional whenever i hear this song sorry for leaving this here i came across your comment on youtube channel and i would like to hear more better if you dont mind i guess you must be an honest person because i always have found your comments to be a kind and respectful person. If that's okay with you, I'd love to be your friend, but if that sounds weird or awkward in any way, please don't embarrass me by replying. I hope you are having a wonderful day with your family. God bless you all

  • @Nostalgic-Lady
    @Nostalgic-Lady3 жыл бұрын

    Mr Levi Stubbs - the definition of stage presence. A masterclass in audience control and how to work the crowd with your eyes. A real privilege to watch - RIP Sir 💜

  • @debuhrle7062

    @debuhrle7062

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just a gorgeous man, on every level. 💜🙏💜

  • @emilyh.8704

    @emilyh.8704

    2 жыл бұрын

    And a very handsome, sexy man indeed! Rest in glory Levi 🙏 ❤

  • @lakewoodil

    @lakewoodil

    2 жыл бұрын

    His stage presence was extraordinary.

  • @jennydaniel6772

    @jennydaniel6772

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ditto

  • @ellenpearljackson5219

    @ellenpearljackson5219

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tops is what Levi was the word says it the tops really are the tops rest in peace beautiful brother

  • @timnolan4407
    @timnolan44072 жыл бұрын

    Take heed . You young ones. These guys. Even then. Were legends.

  • @chrisdurant4627

    @chrisdurant4627

    2 жыл бұрын

    Still are,, goodusic, listen to show and tell,,,, al.wilson,,,,, great song,

  • @violadryden9010

    @violadryden9010

    2 жыл бұрын

    So true.. this is music

  • @mickmccarthy783

    @mickmccarthy783

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good memories mecca stevenage

  • @kathyhayden2499

    @kathyhayden2499

    2 жыл бұрын

    He had a beautiful voice, it had like a cry in it,so did David Ruffin singers that just move you 💙 ❤️

  • @cindyluzinski3539

    @cindyluzinski3539

    Жыл бұрын

    Can’t beat that talent!!

  • @richardschulz286
    @richardschulz2863 жыл бұрын

    Levi Stubbs was an amazing talent. Vastly underrated as a singer. Never got the recognition he deserved, which reminds me: Kudos to him for declining opportunities to go solo, out of deference to his fellow Tops. May the great man rest in eternal peace. Entertain God with that voice!

  • @jayanderson465

    @jayanderson465

    3 жыл бұрын

    That. All. Right. That. Real. Ok

  • @keithhicks3006

    @keithhicks3006

    3 жыл бұрын

    I read he turned down a movie role cause they didnt have parts for the other guys....

  • @toscanoplaster5603

    @toscanoplaster5603

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah Man CLASS

  • @kiaclarke3406

    @kiaclarke3406

    Жыл бұрын

    A tribute to you Mr Stubbs. I am the big red girl KUTAI

  • @lynnemacdonald7729

    @lynnemacdonald7729

    Жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic voice

  • @bassready
    @bassready3 жыл бұрын

    That's my cousin Eddie "Chank" Willis whose guitar riff start this song. He was an original member of The Motown Session Band "The Funk Brothers" who churned out hit after hit for that Record Company. His distinct guitar can be heard on "Signed, Sealed Delivered", "I Was Made To Love Her" and many many more. He was self taught. His guitar style was very percussive. His chords usually coincided with the snare drum, that's how he got the nickname "Chank". So glad to have spent some quality time with him before he passed away August 20, 2018.....He's truly missed!

  • @paulnash7630
    @paulnash76302 жыл бұрын

    I'm 75 yrs old now and grew up with these guys tunes, such a professional bunch of singers the Tops were, Levi's voice and David Ruffins were the sound of Motown

  • @rosiebaca3870

    @rosiebaca3870

    Жыл бұрын

    Agree ❤️🌹 May this awesome wonderful singers.. Rest in peace 🕊️

  • @paulnash7630

    @paulnash7630

    Жыл бұрын

    👍🥰

  • @nigelarbury9989

    @nigelarbury9989

    Жыл бұрын

    Omg you are so right, Levi is a legend, And David Ruffin was just so smooth

  • @marytouchette5055

    @marytouchette5055

    Жыл бұрын

    I am 72 and I believe we had the best of the music in our generation. These guys are great. I'm grew up in Detroit and Motown was everything. That was a great time to grow up.

  • @davinastanton3865

    @davinastanton3865

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@marytouchette5055 Mary definitely. I live in Scotland but Motown is my favourite music. I am 68 this year. I don't feel any older. Only when I look in the mirror I see my precious Mam looking back at me. X 💗🕊💗

  • @OtisFan1
    @OtisFan127 күн бұрын

    RIP. 😢 The last of the original Four Tops, Duke Fakir, passed away today. I remember like yesterday when Baby, I Need Your Loving, Can't Help Myself, Same Old Song, and all of those other great songs first hit the charts in the mid 60's. Great singers, songwriters, studio musicians, arrangers, producers. Motown up north, Stax/Volt down south, NY, LA, New Orleans, Philly, the great American song book of the mid 20th century.

  • @BC-mu9df
    @BC-mu9df4 жыл бұрын

    I’m 70 hrs old and still love the tops and Motown !

  • @lynetteriley4953

    @lynetteriley4953

    3 жыл бұрын

    Anything from Motown got the whole group moving! Loved it then, love it now! I went to high school on Motown music, and I don't regret a thing! 👍👍❤❤

  • @haroldbingbingjr9138

    @haroldbingbingjr9138

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lynetteriley4953 aa

  • @herbolson8166

    @herbolson8166

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm 69 white and I love this band and the music of this time.

  • @rogerwilco4736

    @rogerwilco4736

    2 жыл бұрын

    76 and right into it

  • @davidoverholt251
    @davidoverholt2512 жыл бұрын

    Tears in my eyes as I replay these great performances all these years later!

  • @orlandogregory367

    @orlandogregory367

    2 жыл бұрын

    TEARS is correct

  • @rosiew1952

    @rosiew1952

    2 жыл бұрын

    same here David, so many memories. great music

  • @chrissytina6379

    @chrissytina6379

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was born during this era of 4 tops, but I get sad too this music was wonderful and easy listening but still touches your heart and it's very enjoyable. Levi love this guy and I pray he, Lawrence and Obie are resting in peace.

  • @haydoncooper3744

    @haydoncooper3744

    Жыл бұрын

    Gets me every time too. Makes me so happy.

  • @brendahoward9047

    @brendahoward9047

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@haydoncooper3744 when that song played in the club no one was sitting, nothing but dancing

  • @ProfessorDB
    @ProfessorDB26 күн бұрын

    To the last founding member of the Four Tops Abdul "Duke" Fakir who sadly passed away on 22nd July 2024. Thank you for giving me memories to treasure through your wonderful contribution to music. God has called you home so you, Levi, Obie and Lawrence can join once more to play that great concert in the Heavens. Rest In Peace...Rise In Grace!

  • @charlesthibodeaux3619
    @charlesthibodeaux3619 Жыл бұрын

    Levi Stubs was one of the greatest tenors I ever heard!

  • @paulmunt6258
    @paulmunt62584 жыл бұрын

    Saw The Four Tops at a soul weekender at a holiday camp here in England in the 1980's. We couldn't quite believe that we were in the company of these legends. Absolutely blew the place away, and did about an hour more than scheduled. The audience just kept screaming out for more. Then Levi did a solo version of Gloria Estefan's Cuts Both Ways. It will stay with me forever, and can still make the hairs on the back of my neck rise. Lovely, devoted friends who made such sweet music. Bless them all.

  • @davidriggs1470

    @davidriggs1470

    4 ай бұрын

    Levi’s version of ‘cuts both ways’ is magnificent.Bognor 1991 met them leaving I think they were staying at the Grand Eastbourne. No one in music has ever meant more to me than Levi

  • @paulkorobejko6126
    @paulkorobejko61262 жыл бұрын

    Levi and the boys are just loving this performance and so am I

  • @star_platinum2821
    @star_platinum2821 Жыл бұрын

    what I love about the 4 tops the most is the loyalty they had for each other

  • @daimlerbenzstuttgart
    @daimlerbenzstuttgart2 жыл бұрын

    People that didn't grow up during this time, have no idea how Great it was!

  • @bdisaac1
    @bdisaac110 ай бұрын

    Not only great singers…but showmen all of them with great stage presence.

  • @barbararosini7746
    @barbararosini77463 жыл бұрын

    One of my best groups. Levi Stubbs what an amazing voice‼️

  • @Sheba8.

    @Sheba8.

    9 ай бұрын

    He brings good clean energy to my very core. David ruffin does the same. 😊

  • @ronaldtucker1262
    @ronaldtucker1262 Жыл бұрын

    I especially like this song because Levi sings the entire song more than harmonizing. I particularly love his voice when he belts it out. Wish young people would learn to sing again.

  • @foxynicey9022
    @foxynicey9022 Жыл бұрын

    Levi Stubbs......a voice in a league of its own

  • @annrogers1257
    @annrogers12574 жыл бұрын

    The Tops in their prime...can't imagine anyone not loving this song!!!

  • @jamessomers8495

    @jamessomers8495

    3 жыл бұрын

    These guys are awesome

  • @marialuisacarrascomorales9537

    @marialuisacarrascomorales9537

    3 жыл бұрын

    OK

  • @josimpson7999

    @josimpson7999

    3 жыл бұрын

    I concur! An absolutely fabulous blast from the past. Just love ‘em! 👏🏻🇬🇧

  • @mrd7024

    @mrd7024

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jamessomers8495 no ft

  • @raperry7164

    @raperry7164

    2 жыл бұрын

    Believe it or not this wasn't in their prime. Which was like 1965 through the 1970s. This song, their Grammy winning performance, was in 1982. I don't when this video performance was. But, just think of it, 15 years after "Bernadette", "The Same Old Sng", "I Can't Help Myself ", "Reach Out I'll Be There ", "Baby I'll Need Your Loving ", and so many more. And they were friends who had been together from High School. Instead of. What normally happens, where the best ones leave and go off on there own. (Such as Diana Ross, who actually wasn't the best. She was just the one that Berry Gordy liked and ended up having an affair with. As well as a couple of children. According to The other people at Motown, Flo Ballard had the greatest voice. Plus, she was the leader and founder of the group. Until Gordy got interested in Diana. And Flo also chose the name "Supremes". Which Diana didn't like.) Unfortunately Levi was the 1st to pass away. From cancer of course. There is a Video, on KZread, of a great performance of Aretha Franklin and the 4 Tops with Levi (in a wheelchair) shortly prior to his passing.

  • @pete9372
    @pete93722 жыл бұрын

    God Rest Levi, you have left so many good memories.

  • @stephenmullin2937
    @stephenmullin2937 Жыл бұрын

    Why can't we have more music like this has all the recording artist lost site of fantastic music 🎉❤

  • @bullgtor1
    @bullgtor13 жыл бұрын

    This is tough to watch. I am 79 and the love of my life and I are no longer able to dance to beautiful music like this. It makes me realize how little time we have left. But I am treasuring the memories while I can. Thanks for posting this performance.

  • @catherineshaw595
    @catherineshaw5952 жыл бұрын

    Wow, What A Gorgeous Song.

  • @samuelvasquez2845gmailcom

    @samuelvasquez2845gmailcom

    Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful song 🤍Hello from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 How are you doing today? I hope it's been a nice day? HAPPY NEW YEAR WISHES 🎉🥳💖

  • @barbiec323
    @barbiec323 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this song and still do. Levi Stubbs best voice around….. why cant we have our music back again!

  • @junescoular292
    @junescoular292 Жыл бұрын

    For some reason ... listening to this song always fills me up a little.. Sad but sweet. Levi certainly knew how to sing a ballad! Miss you Levi. Glad I got to shake his hand when he was performing in my home town on one of the 4 Tops UK Tours. 🌹

  • @josephhoye5311
    @josephhoye5311 Жыл бұрын

    This song reminds me of beautiful day that have long passed.

  • @AdriMuzicman
    @AdriMuzicman5 жыл бұрын

    Certainly the early 70's into the mid 80's one of the Greatest Era of 🎵🎵🎵🎵. Never to Return.

  • @Mark-eg9uo

    @Mark-eg9uo

    Ай бұрын

    Hopefully with us listening regularly and passing on our thoughts it may make a small come back and educate everybody.

  • @gordonswatson2394
    @gordonswatson23943 жыл бұрын

    this guy is pouring his heart out ... a great performance... not to mention = a great band

  • @theresap.3305

    @theresap.3305

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes indeed!!

  • @carltonsenior6755

    @carltonsenior6755

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree my friend Carlton

  • @carltonsenior6755

    @carltonsenior6755

    3 жыл бұрын

    I gree my friend a very out standing band Carlton

  • @chrisdurant4627

    @chrisdurant4627

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good song init,,, athink he was very proud.of som chick,

  • @waynehowell4707

    @waynehowell4707

    2 жыл бұрын

    7809i876

  • @janetleslie3917
    @janetleslie39178 ай бұрын

    Dec 2023. They’re still the soundtrack of my teenage years. Im old but the music isnt - still moves.

  • @davidgilbertson858
    @davidgilbertson8583 жыл бұрын

    Levi Stubbs blessed us with his beautiful heartfelt voice. He was so gifted❗️

  • @sonnya7737

    @sonnya7737

    Жыл бұрын

    You don’t see showmanship like this anymore…so sad for the now generation.

  • @notmebutyou8350

    @notmebutyou8350

    Жыл бұрын

    And handsome to boot!

  • @michaelduggan1890
    @michaelduggan18905 жыл бұрын

    These gentlemen had so much class and talent . This music will never go away .

  • @penelopecronly-dillon3236
    @penelopecronly-dillon32364 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I'm a white girl from Africa and I was brought up on Motown music by my beautiful late Latvian Mother so that proves that Motown rules all over the world, my daughters love it too. And Victor Pego, my boyfriend many years ago, thank you for reinstalling this amazing music into my life xx

  • @vinetater6368

    @vinetater6368

    4 жыл бұрын

    White girl from Africa How are you keeping

  • @penelopecronly-dillon3236

    @penelopecronly-dillon3236

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@vinetater6368 Hi, I'm fine thank you. I hope you are well too.

  • @vinetater6368

    @vinetater6368

    4 жыл бұрын

    Penelope Cronly-Dillon If I might ask ! Africa lativia and all that Jazz! Could you explain that a bit

  • @penelopecronly-dillon3236

    @penelopecronly-dillon3236

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@vinetater6368 Yes of course you can ask...my Mom was born in Riga, Latvia. My Father was born in Roscommon, Ireland. My parents met in Rhodesia, Africa and sister's and I were born there. So it's kinda like the League of Nations in my family.... and I now live in Somerset, UK.

  • @vinetater6368

    @vinetater6368

    4 жыл бұрын

    Penelope Cronly-Dillon ! Ok cool 😎 Multiethnic that is interesting . I am from Dubai . Have you been to the UAE? How is this whole lockdown in your hometown .

  • @akilshakir2293
    @akilshakir2293 Жыл бұрын

    Levi, that voice, we miss you brother. Thanks for all the great leads. Man you were one of the best RIH KING.

  • @marjoriedaley1966
    @marjoriedaley19663 жыл бұрын

    Look at the joy in Levi's eyes 💙💙

  • @christinamitchell6796
    @christinamitchell67962 жыл бұрын

    I'm 40yrs old and I'm loving this performance, my parents played alot of 4 tops especially my mom. Even though I was born this very year they are performing in this video. I love Levi all the videos I've seen he has the best voice. His rhythm, voice and that beautiful aurora he exudes from his inner man I just love. I'm moved over to tears because you could see and feel there love for each other and the performing. It's different then some of the other groups. The song is such a nice melody and a REAL live performance unlike today. Basically 4 tops was the perfect name these guys were the cream of the crop at Motown and as far as groups in there day.

  • @gunterweber1972

    @gunterweber1972

    2 жыл бұрын

    Man konnte diese Gruppe mit all ihren Songs nur lieben❤️👍

  • @chrissytina6379

    @chrissytina6379

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@gunterweber1972 I love all of there songs that I've heard so far

  • @gunterweber1972

    @gunterweber1972

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@chrissytina6379👍❤️

  • @kathyhayden2499

    @kathyhayden2499

    Жыл бұрын

    Awe that's a lovely tribute to the four tops,plus your Mum has great taste

  • @tomxixtus
    @tomxixtus7 жыл бұрын

    Levi Stubbs, his voice will live on for ever.

  • @charleslytle7529

    @charleslytle7529

    7 жыл бұрын

    at least for me it will-i have 53 years listening to the 4 tops

  • @kat71580

    @kat71580

    5 жыл бұрын

    The Four Tops....FOREVER❤❤❤❤❤

  • @lrhinehart1

    @lrhinehart1

    5 жыл бұрын

    He had a pleading in his voice that was his & his alone.!

  • @warrenfoster6525

    @warrenfoster6525

    5 жыл бұрын

    He put his loyalty to the 4 Tops before breaking loose and saying Levi Stubbs and The 4 tops.Unlike Diana Ross and The Supremes or Smokey Robinson and The Miracles.

  • @HAHA-rm3ii

    @HAHA-rm3ii

    5 жыл бұрын

    Total package right here.

  • @garylazarus1750
    @garylazarus175026 күн бұрын

    Sadly, Duke Fakir died yesterday. I got to see him perform in late 2022 (at age 86) with the Four Tops at the time, one of whom was the son of Lawrence Payton. He was great, the group was great, the band was great. He even did a solo number. A true gentleman and a powerhouse of a man from one of the greatest groups ever. RIP Duke.

  • @mzluv2u
    @mzluv2u3 жыл бұрын

    I can still see mom and dad hand dancing to this song, they looked to me like they was floating on air smooooth, boy they don't dance like that now I miss them days

  • @corinnehansen4316

    @corinnehansen4316

    3 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely memory for you to have. ❤️

  • @bryancooker175

    @bryancooker175

    3 жыл бұрын

    How are you doing today my name is Bryan cooker

  • @dr.teresapatterson7328

    @dr.teresapatterson7328

    3 жыл бұрын

    We all miss those days. Levi was magical and never left.

  • @mamasmoot1
    @mamasmoot15 жыл бұрын

    His voice gives me goosebumps... The Four Tops were GREAT. Class personified.

  • @bryancooker175

    @bryancooker175

    3 жыл бұрын

    How are you doing today my name is Bryan cooker

  • @mamasmoot1

    @mamasmoot1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bryancooker175 👍👍👍👍

  • @bryancooker175

    @bryancooker175

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mamasmoot1 how are you doing today so where are you from

  • @chipperkeithmgb

    @chipperkeithmgb

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @wmden1
    @wmden12 жыл бұрын

    Another, tears in my eyes, and a smile on my face viewing of this outstanding performance by, more than outstanding, THE FOUR TOPS.

  • @MrSizzle7
    @MrSizzle7 Жыл бұрын

    Music like this will never get old. True talent, no mic filters or anything else needed, just pure God given talent and good music from one of the best groups ever recorded!

  • @kimhansen5459
    @kimhansen54597 жыл бұрын

    One of the greatest groups of all time. Great song!!!

  • @merle224
    @merle224 Жыл бұрын

    After all these years still a hit. Lots of DJs are remixing this classic, but the authentic one is the best

  • @GAYNORPRICE-mq2tp
    @GAYNORPRICE-mq2tp2 ай бұрын

    I am still listening in the UK 2024, I play Four Tops music every day greatest band ever the music is fantastic and the dancing and moves are so entertaining and heartwarming they always cheer me up, just so sad I never got to see them live😭

  • @ll.6480
    @ll.648026 күн бұрын

    The last member of the Original Four Tops Abdul "Duke Fakir passess today 7/23/202 rip fellows . Thanks for all the great music and moves throughout my 6 decades

  • @sharonyoung8904
    @sharonyoung89044 жыл бұрын

    One of the best voices of all times

  • @notmebutyou8350

    @notmebutyou8350

    Жыл бұрын

    For real!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I love his voice!

  • @skyethor
    @skyethor9 жыл бұрын

    Back when music had meaning and the performers had class

  • @glennbrown3594

    @glennbrown3594

    6 жыл бұрын

    don't forget, the performers had to actually sing

  • @steverussell6640

    @steverussell6640

    5 жыл бұрын

    I could not agree more with comment.

  • @paulkmetko1358

    @paulkmetko1358

    5 жыл бұрын

    This true they are the best.

  • @Eri-Wi-

    @Eri-Wi-

    4 жыл бұрын

    You know what you are so right about that. It is a shame that is true but it is. Even in 2019 it is still the best

  • @donnabowen4107

    @donnabowen4107

    4 жыл бұрын

    Say it again!! No theatrics just talent.

  • @jerryj920
    @jerryj9203 жыл бұрын

    June 6th: Happy birthday R&B-Soul Singer Levi Stubbs (1936-2008)-The Four Tops; Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, Grammy Hall of Fame, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, star: Hollywood Walk of Fame. Thank you for sharing your gift, that unmistakable voice. RIP...Thank you, Lottoman17 for this upload....Classic....NGO... Never Gets Old. Blessings. #keeprockin

  • @carolinajohnson-brodie115
    @carolinajohnson-brodie1152 жыл бұрын

    OH MY GOD!!! i i never get tired of the Four Tops, I wish they were in concert now. I would be on the front row for a great performance. All I want to do is dance when I hear them. Those were the best days of my life. If i had only known what I know now. You can tell what a good time they are having. All of their songs will never be forgotten! Check out all of their performances. f

  • @BrendanRuther

    @BrendanRuther

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice song i always get emotional whenever i hear this song sorry for leaving this here i came across your comment on youtube channel and i would like to hear more better if you dont mind i guess you must be an honest person because i always have found your comments to be a kind and respectful person. If that's okay with you, I'd love to be your friend, but if that sounds weird or awkward in any way, please don't embarrass me by replying. I hope you are having a wonderful day with your family. God bless you all

  • @kimcutts6153
    @kimcutts61532 жыл бұрын

    I'm so in love with this man! Mr Levi Stubbs.💖 this has got to be the best song, ever. His voice never falters. Great harmonies, and fantastic musicians. RIP Mr Stubbs. Xxxx

  • @ericmoore5718

    @ericmoore5718

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello how are you doing today I hope you have a great day today and how is the weather over there

  • @USCG.Brennan
    @USCG.Brennan8 ай бұрын

    Clean cut.....not obnoxious and no filthy lyrics like the so-called "music" we hear today.....thanks for posting.

  • @sharonjones761
    @sharonjones7612 жыл бұрын

    Best group ever! They don’t make music like this anymore. Handsome gentlemen, great singers!👏🏽👏🏽🤗

  • @suejones7254

    @suejones7254

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ur absolutely right---fròm north carolina.💞

  • @tinkhefferon9934
    @tinkhefferon993422 күн бұрын

    The one and only Four Tops all back together singing away in Heaven

  • @elizabethdevine7634
    @elizabethdevine76343 жыл бұрын

    Now that's what I call real music....Motown was brilliant 👏👏

  • @yolandacruz9578
    @yolandacruz95784 жыл бұрын

    Everything about Levi Stubbs this group and their music is solid gold! ♥️

  • @dorislofton7555
    @dorislofton7555 Жыл бұрын

    What a great singer. I miss this music. Levi Stubbs and the Four Topps, gone but not forgotten ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @leandradeleon2495

    @leandradeleon2495

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely!! Never forgotten. Such an amazing era and this is real talent. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @justme-zm2vv
    @justme-zm2vv3 жыл бұрын

    Man! That Man can sing...touches my soul sings with so much feeling! Love to see the rhythm in their dance moves!!

  • @frankgeaney6513
    @frankgeaney65135 жыл бұрын

    When you can deliver it this good live you are the best

  • @BAYAREA-kd1ig

    @BAYAREA-kd1ig

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly!!!!

  • @allenfarque7190
    @allenfarque71906 жыл бұрын

    Levi Stubbs and the 4 Tops were at the top always and I will never forget that voice and the way they harmonized as a group.

  • @GlendaClarke-ir2cd
    @GlendaClarke-ir2cd Жыл бұрын

    The Melodica player was priceless! He was consistent whether in studio or live shows, as did the brass section. 🎹 🎺 🎷

  • @garyhoerauf7649
    @garyhoerauf76493 жыл бұрын

    Here I am at 74 years and still listening to Levi sing. Reminds me of my teen years. Thanks Levi

  • @davidross1503
    @davidross15036 жыл бұрын

    Levi Stubbs.....a voice that was sent from heaven

  • @mangojulie123

    @mangojulie123

    4 жыл бұрын

    He had booming baritone vocals. Smooth as butter.

  • @catherinegunn7154

    @catherinegunn7154

    4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing

  • @pc88pc

    @pc88pc

    4 жыл бұрын

    You know a s was away a

  • @jennymacallan9071

    @jennymacallan9071

    4 жыл бұрын

    Smooth as silk every time.

  • @jerryraub2192

    @jerryraub2192

    3 жыл бұрын

    Xx xx xx xx xx x x xx xx xx xx xx, xx, x xxx , dody xx

  • @colinmcnally7182
    @colinmcnally71824 жыл бұрын

    Levi rip still brings a tear to my eye

  • @gunterweber1972

    @gunterweber1972

    22 күн бұрын

    Mir auch ❤

  • @jimharrison748
    @jimharrison7482 жыл бұрын

    Levi Stubbs, what a voice!

  • @cperkins172
    @cperkins1722 жыл бұрын

    Real instruments/musicians…….no auto tune…4 men who can actually sing showing their talent. I am in my sixties….i miss the music of the 60s, 70s and early 80s. After that…it went to the dogs.

  • @johnareece9244
    @johnareece92446 жыл бұрын

    Levi had the voice you could listen to for ever

  • @jeaninebruni3970

    @jeaninebruni3970

    3 жыл бұрын

    Such Class ...Wish we could go back to that time...Thank You

  • @nitawhite8459

    @nitawhite8459

    3 жыл бұрын

    Levi had a face I could look at for ever ...

  • @siosiualavulo8781

    @siosiualavulo8781

    3 жыл бұрын

    What this ??

  • @Clara-iy4vt

    @Clara-iy4vt

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree. x

  • @judyburfordrivera9220

    @judyburfordrivera9220

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love this song because my heart was just broken from someone who I dated for 12 months and I found out he was lying and cheated on me!

  • @michaelwilcock6530
    @michaelwilcock65307 жыл бұрын

    Levi stubbs was one of the greatest soul singers of his time and will always be there great songs RIP.

  • @adriantomlin2902

    @adriantomlin2902

    3 жыл бұрын

    Totally agreed!

  • @patriciafarr4872

    @patriciafarr4872

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@adriantomlin2902 pbpp p o

  • @adriantomlin2902

    @adriantomlin2902

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@patriciafarr4872 lol!! Your gonna have to decode that for me?! 😄😅

  • @C0wboyzfan4life

    @C0wboyzfan4life

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can't argue with That

  • @benjaminbrown7972

    @benjaminbrown7972

    3 жыл бұрын

    Patricia Farr by

  • @ericwashington4470
    @ericwashington44702 жыл бұрын

    Thoes brothers were awesome Levi , Duke and the rest were awsome till this day and they had a very good back up band!!!

  • @stevewilliams8944
    @stevewilliams8944 Жыл бұрын

    Oh Levi could sing. One of the greatest singers there ever was. An incredible voice.

  • @geraldinemclaughlin486
    @geraldinemclaughlin4864 жыл бұрын

    I love all the Motown music the 4 tops where great and he is so beautiful 🍀

  • @monicabella7894

    @monicabella7894

    3 жыл бұрын

    & a good character!

  • @curtispeters4725
    @curtispeters47255 жыл бұрын

    How could 875 people put thumbs down on this video? These guys knocked it out of the park every time they performed! Levi Stubbs was one of the greatest pop singers ever.

  • @christineanderson7119

    @christineanderson7119

    3 жыл бұрын

    cause they dont get it. even laugh at it. its my comfort

  • @ronaldstubbs9450

    @ronaldstubbs9450

    3 жыл бұрын

    They don't no shit about great singers and real music.

  • @iainmckay5413

    @iainmckay5413

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was 875 deaf persons annual party.

  • @richardnorfolk7221
    @richardnorfolk7221 Жыл бұрын

    So many great songs by this group. They always went toe-to-toe with the Temptations. Both fantastic singing groups of the 60's. Levi Stubbs and David Ruffin were the greatest lead singers.

  • @dickbuelow8968
    @dickbuelow89686 жыл бұрын

    One of the greatest groups ever,,thanks

  • @rayg1148
    @rayg11489 жыл бұрын

    I'm 66 yrs old and I still get goose bumps listening to Motown greats...the sound of a generation that can never be matched...

  • @williambryant9196

    @williambryant9196

    9 жыл бұрын

    +Ray G I'm 64 and that was the greatest time for music . Motown put the music world out to everyone.

  • @DJMoonWalker420

    @DJMoonWalker420

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ray G I'm 20 - and I feel you on that one . Same thing - This is True Music

  • @efesgirl999

    @efesgirl999

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ray G I'm 62, and the "music" I hear today is complete and utter RUBBISH!! There is nothing in this world like Motown music. I especially love The Temptations and the Four Tops. When Levi Stubbs died in 2008, my heart broke.

  • @deltorso

    @deltorso

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ray G snap

  • @mariannetriantafillidis1605

    @mariannetriantafillidis1605

    8 жыл бұрын

    you're right ,that's music and rythm ...

  • @rozenaxsax5133
    @rozenaxsax51332 жыл бұрын

    Incredible song both the Tops and the band are HOT HOT HOT. So sad that they are gone cause nobody can make music this great anymore. Irreplaceable!!

  • @cherokees51
    @cherokees518 жыл бұрын

    I'm 66 years young and still in very good shape for a young man LOL,I can't remember how many times I have watched this video,but I still love to hear these guys ,this is real music

  • @deniscullis8518

    @deniscullis8518

    4 жыл бұрын

    jeff gard ditto mate love theses still play the Sony deck today xxden

  • @arlenelopez5763

    @arlenelopez5763

    4 жыл бұрын

    True ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Motown!

  • @ggaines1085

    @ggaines1085

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're so right i listen to this vidoe about 10 times a day, besides their other music and my personal CDs RIP Levi, Obie and Lawrence my TOPS forever

  • @naomigeorge7725

    @naomigeorge7725

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too. Love this video ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ilovelafn

    @ilovelafn

    3 жыл бұрын

    jeff gard I’m 62 and have listened to this many. Many times. I sent and saw them for my 60th bday in Arizona

  • @mastercard50
    @mastercard508 жыл бұрын

    will never be another "Four Tops"..never..ever...

  • @terrywatson1583

    @terrywatson1583

    6 жыл бұрын

    MOTOWN. #1

  • @emiliorodriguez2506

    @emiliorodriguez2506

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ver y very good míster presidente tramp

  • @christinehoughton1374

    @christinehoughton1374

    5 жыл бұрын

    How right you are,the four tops were incredible , great guys !!

  • @kt4ny1

    @kt4ny1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Amen

  • @skeeterblanton5226

    @skeeterblanton5226

    4 жыл бұрын

    There will never be another era of great music that we experienced.....

  • @moemcgovern7345
    @moemcgovern73452 жыл бұрын

    I had the privilege of seeing the Four Tops in person. They have such respect for their audience. Bravo!

  • @michaelgonzalez1042
    @michaelgonzalez104220 күн бұрын

    R.I.P. Abdul Kareem "Duke" Fakir, please spread some love and heartfelt condolences to his family. He was the last of the original Four Tops.

  • @korywid9542
    @korywid95429 жыл бұрын

    Motown certainly had its fair share of fantastic singers but if they had anyone better than Mr Levi Stubbs i have never heard them!!

  • @witchdoctorsluckydayakin7551
    @witchdoctorsluckydayakin75516 жыл бұрын

    Levi was one of the greatest. what a voice

  • @sylviastudenny4973

    @sylviastudenny4973

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yea he was Can't get enough of him!

  • @mrstanbmw

    @mrstanbmw

    3 жыл бұрын

    Levi, David Ruffin I go back and forth on who were the greatest lead singer for a Motown groups. it depends on what day I can't make up my mind, they were both giants.

  • @wandabenningfield5946

    @wandabenningfield5946

    3 жыл бұрын

    Between him and David Ruffin.

  • @iainmckay5413

    @iainmckay5413

    3 жыл бұрын

    A totally unique voice rest his soul ❤

  • @jeremymanning2132

    @jeremymanning2132

    3 жыл бұрын

    Levi was the voice that got me into Motown and Soul music back in the 60's. Got to agree he's one of the best soul voices ever!

  • @nigelarbury9989
    @nigelarbury99898 ай бұрын

    The medley between the four tops and the temptations, absolutely fantastic, and the respect between all of them, absolutely out the top drawer

  • @capriblue53
    @capriblue533 жыл бұрын

    It's Aug 2021 living 68 yrs still love the Four Tops and every kind of music especially Motown.

  • @malcelwell7209
    @malcelwell72094 жыл бұрын

    How cool was the FOUR TOPS top group smart and smooth

  • @forego49
    @forego498 жыл бұрын

    This was the real black soul music it will never be duplicated again

  • @maryruggiero2884

    @maryruggiero2884

    7 жыл бұрын

    obie benson (of the four tops)said, "our music doesn't have any color."

  • @janewolfe890

    @janewolfe890

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dave Wilson there is no black or white to it it is just GREAT music

  • @adav5533

    @adav5533

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jane Wolfe I agree 🎶

  • @JMoroccoMisterBoy

    @JMoroccoMisterBoy

    6 жыл бұрын

    I called it "Tempts. Four Tops etc." Rock n' Roll. I didn't know any better. I was born in 47 and Black Music of this type was called Rock n' Roll.

  • @simonedipaola3626
    @simonedipaola3626 Жыл бұрын

    One of the best groups of all time! Rest in peace Levi!