Levi Stubbs and David Ruffin were the 2 Greatest Black Male Singers to ever do it professionally. I can't say who was best, because some days I need to hear some Levi music, then I need to hear some David Ruffin. But I will say this, Levi's voice and singing was virtually flawless. His singing was exquisite!!!
A great showman and a dynamic singer. He had the kind of voice that always left you wanting to hear more. How blessed we were to have him in our lifetime.
Levi ...to be absent from the body is present with the LORD 🙏....words from your awesome songs will forever live in the hearts 💕 of millions... your are one of God's Singing Angel...
Levi Stubb had one of the most beautiful and soulful voice on this planet . He could sing the alphabets and it would sound great. He could have left the and go solo but he didn't. He choose to be with his brothers of music and his life long friend. What a humble man who was a king in his own right. I still hearing you sing live but thank God we have TH-cam to listen and see you perform. Rest In Peace.
THE MASTER FRONTMEN FROM THE DEEP SOUL DEPTHS , THE TOPS WERE SPINNING HIT AFTER HIT !!!! THANK - U FOR SHARING YOU MUSICAL GIFTS WITH THE WORLD OVER , " STILL WATERS RUN DEEP " MAY GOD REST THEIR ETERNAL SOULS IN HEAVEN !!!!
Levi, was and will always be a national treasure and provided 1 of the greatest soundtracks of my life, growing up. ♥ Forever, legendary 💖! R.I. P, Levi, 1 in a million ♥.
O Levi! My favourite vocalist ever..he will always be in my heart..I play The Four Tops daily..here in Liverpool but wishing I had seen him in USA. Thank God for videos and cds. Rest in peace Levi xx
Profiles in Pittsburgh 😚 This was a beautiful song sung at his funeral. I need You Now. He was such a beautiful man vocalist husband father and friend. He was all our brother and we miss him today. Sister Nora Rose Parker Carter 😚🎶🙂❤️❤️❤️❤️
I just stumbled across this just now and so appropriate for this young man sing this song.. I remember 1964 we would always visit my Aunt Lils in Hot Springs, Arkansas and in her back room a small den.. And she placed a record player in there where the young teenagers would gather. I first heard all the Supreme songs but will the Four Tops were being played it caught my ear. That husky voice and the background singers with perfect harmony, I thought I can identify with this.. And I listened intently and at this age is when I identified with being black and proud.. I looked at the record spinning around Hitsville? Where is that? Found that it was Motown? So I studied them and found out that I could sing along.. But it started for Mr Levi Stubbs, then David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, and then Marvin Gaye. Long as this music was created you never get tired of hearing them one more time… thanks black music industry for keeping through all these turbulent times.. LB September 2021
Thank you for posting this, never heard this before but found it to be very moving and a beautiful. Can it be 16 years since Levi left us, wow, so many memories and so much fabulous music.
You know I love all 4 of you men.You love and stayed with your beautiful Black Queens and I will always remember you 4 handsome men for that special thing. You did what God ask you to do in your marriage.No Divorce! 👑🌹👑🌹👑🌹👑🌹
Such a talented man, will always cherish the beautiful, soulful music he made. I'm sure it was very hard for Duke to lose all his brothers, they were truly wonderful. 😞
It was my greatest honor to meet him coming out of the elevator at the Hilton hotel in Las Vegas it will be awesome to spend eternity in heaven with him hearing him sing with the angels
Mr Levi Stubbs had the best soulful voice of any man! Don't get me wrong there's still brilliant singers out there,some been and gone,but nobody nobody has a voice like Levi effortless singer straight from his soul. Love Love love this man. R.I.P Heaven must be having a blast fir sure. And I love this song sung by Walter S.
You should read about the four tops autobiography, there was never no replacements in the group, there never was competition and jealousy, no inner fighting, Hollywood and other music companies made several attempts to steel Levi from the group and each time he told them no, I'm a singer for the 4 tops, he did voice makeovers on movie's and that was it, I stand corrected, replacements were only made after each member died, and they were very upset when Berry Gordy picked up and moved Motown to California, they all remained in Detroit.
Good evening my friend I was born in 1955 to Levi Stubbs was great singer to in his era of music 🎶 to RIP Levi Stubbs Today's music 🎶 is like garbage to Am still listening to this music in august of 2024 to Thanks for the good memories of your music to and this music will go on forever in your memory of even today to ❤
RIP Mr. Levi I'll always treasure and listen to your beautiful voice. You proved to be a success you didn't have to leave your group and I loved and respected you even more it.
@@walterlew He just meant why hasn’t this video been viewed many times. Levi Stubbs, one of the greatest singers of a Motown group, funeral should’ve been looked at more than it is now.
One thing is for certain, you may get anyone who you may think sounds like Levi Stubbs, but truth of matter is, No one & I do mean No one will ever fill Levi Stubbs Shoes, he was a world class act, not 2 mention a world class gentleman. He truly had the voice of an Angel, he truly was the black Frank Sinatra, I truly loved him so much, I loved the whole group, they loved each other so much, that was so very clear to all of the naked eye 2 see.... Mr Levi Stubbs you will truly be missed, I love you, I loved your beautiful voice. RIP in peace ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️❤❤❤❤love a true fan Dee
@@ericmoore8762 New York born & raised its kind of warm here, but I have family lives in CA, San Clemente but they are looking to make big move to Oregon they have property, you seem like a really nice person, you have a great evening, & be safe....❤🙋♀️👍 Dee
Greatnessville USA 🇺🇸 By Deepy Part One June 6, 2021 5:29 on the great baritone voice’s PM side! *T.F.T.R.I.S.E.!!! Like the song he sang, He didn’t mind standing, In the shadow of ❤️, Singing loyally with his Four Toppers, As hand and glove! Rare was he indeed, He policed his ego, To take the back seat, Yet shining musically with his, Unique glow, Which can’t be beat! His voice and song still lives in our ❤️s, Even this very day, Singing to US, “I Believe In You”, Come what may! On this day he came into this world, To with his voice bless, Man, woman, boy and girl! Thanks Bro Sir Elder Levi Stubbs, For planting your angelic voice into, Our ❤️s for so many faithful years from your, Musical skies of blue! May others rise up, To take, Your legacy to the next level, With excellence they wisely daily make! Yes, Levi was a wise, **great and sunny citizen, In Greatnessville, Singing with his regal voice, As the king of the hill! Selah. Peace. Blissfully Sugar Piefully We ❤️ You Today, James Lee Frazier, Jr. Proverbs 17:17 *THE FOUR TOPS RAISING INNER SUNNY ENERGIES! **PSALM 18:35
I feel he was never given his true blessing to this world. Aretha Franklin got a Royalty send off WHY? Levi was in my opinion one of the greatest vocalist in Soul, Motown, Gospel and Cross Over. Love you Levi see you on the other side for a duet xx
The walking around while he's singing is so disrespectful. I'm talking about the choir members .they should already been in place. It takes away from his performance I think just my opinion
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When I was 16, my favorite label, Motown, my favorite group, The Four Tops, my favorite singer, Levi Stubbs. My age now, 73. Rest In Peace Levi.
I'm a Tempts guy but like Otis Williams said " Levi Stubbs is no joke!" Peace Be Upon Him!
Levi Stubbs and David Ruffin were the 2 Greatest Black Male Singers to ever do it professionally.
I can't say who was best, because some days I need to hear some Levi music, then I need to hear some David Ruffin.
But I will say this, Levi's voice and singing was virtually flawless.
His singing was exquisite!!!
Fabulous Fabulous Fabulous....I Love Levi Stubbs,now with the angels.RIP
What a wonderful man, such a beautiful voice, he has touched generations. RIP Levi Stubbs.
A great showman and a dynamic singer. He had the kind of voice that always left you wanting to hear more. How blessed we were to have him in our lifetime.
Restwell Mr Levi Stubbs 1936-2008 gone not forgotten ( are u man enough)
Levi Stubbs.....so many songs such a great voice. Never tire of hearing him and the Four Tops!
Man...I loved Levi Stubbs. What a powerful voice. A great lead singer. May he continue to R.I.P.
Rest in Heavenly Peace Levi Stubbs. You were the best singer in the world. Now God has claimed you as one of His own. I miss you. (1936-2008)
Levi ...to be absent from the body is present with the LORD 🙏....words from your awesome songs will forever live in the hearts 💕 of millions... your are one of God's Singing Angel...
Levi Stubb had one of the most beautiful and soulful voice on this planet .
He could sing the alphabets and it would sound great.
He could have left the and go solo but he didn't. He choose to be with his brothers of music and his life long friend.
What a humble man who was a king in his own right.
I still hearing you sing live but thank God we have TH-cam to listen and see you perform.
Rest In Peace.
His voice was the epitome of masculinity. Loved the Four Tops repertoire.
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Rest in paradise légend Levi, baryton voice and golden voice. ✝️🪴🍁🌾🌿🪷
Levi Stubbs : The baritone voice. Wow, what powerful voice, unforgettable!
THE MASTER FRONTMEN FROM THE DEEP SOUL DEPTHS , THE TOPS WERE SPINNING HIT AFTER HIT !!!! THANK - U FOR SHARING YOU MUSICAL GIFTS WITH THE WORLD OVER , " STILL WATERS RUN DEEP " MAY GOD REST THEIR ETERNAL SOULS IN HEAVEN !!!!
Thank You Lord for the music!
RIP LEVI .one of the greatest soul voices .. THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC
THE GREAT LEVI STUBBS R.I.P.
Levi, was and will always be a national treasure and provided 1 of the greatest soundtracks of my life, growing up. ♥ Forever, legendary 💖! R.I. P, Levi, 1 in a million ♥.
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May the Angels lead you into paradise. AMEN.
O Levi! My favourite vocalist ever..he will always be in my heart..I play The Four Tops daily..here in Liverpool but wishing I had seen him in USA. Thank God for videos and cds. Rest in peace Levi xx
Profiles in Pittsburgh 😚
This was a beautiful song sung at his funeral. I need You Now. He was such a beautiful man vocalist husband father and friend. He was all our brother and we miss him today. Sister Nora Rose Parker Carter 😚🎶🙂❤️❤️❤️❤️
Levi stubbs was an extraordinary great singer! RIP😢
Levi Stubb's voice one of a kind and undeniably soulful 😢
I just stumbled across this just now and so appropriate for this young man sing this song.. I remember 1964 we would always visit my Aunt Lils in Hot Springs, Arkansas and in her back room a small den.. And she placed a record player in there where the young teenagers would gather. I first heard all the Supreme songs but will the Four Tops were being played it caught my ear. That husky voice and the background singers with perfect harmony, I thought I can identify with this.. And I listened intently and at this age is when I identified with being black and proud.. I looked at the record spinning around Hitsville? Where is that? Found that it was Motown? So I studied them and found out that I could sing along.. But it started for Mr Levi Stubbs, then David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, and then Marvin Gaye. Long as this music was created you never get tired of hearing them one more time… thanks black music industry for keeping through all these turbulent times.. LB September 2021
Thank you for posting this, never heard this before but found it to be very moving and a beautiful. Can it be 16 years since Levi left us, wow, so many memories and so much fabulous music.
Levi Stubbs was the most amazing vocalist ever. Loved The Four Tops from age 15 and still love him 2022. God bless Levi, never forgotten xx RIP
So Lucky To Have Lived Along Side, Mr Levi Stubbs Since My Teenage Years, This Guy Had The Best Range Of Voice, I've Ever Heard, Sublime R.I.P Levi🌹
God bless you,Keep glorifying and magnifying and lifting up thr kings and lord of lords,the great I AM. Apostle Dr.Naomi C.Cooley.
One of the best voices of all time VELVET
You know I love all 4 of you men.You love and stayed with your beautiful Black Queens and I will always remember you 4 handsome men for that special thing. You did what God ask you to do in your marriage.No Divorce! 👑🌹👑🌹👑🌹👑🌹
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Rest in peace. My favorite song of all time_Still Water Love and Still Water Peace
May God say to you"take my hand,walk with me." I will miss you.
The greatest voice I have ever heard. R. I. P. Levi. ❤️🍀
Such a talented man, will always cherish the beautiful, soulful music he made. I'm sure it was very hard for Duke to lose all his brothers, they were truly wonderful. 😞
He's buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit. His grave is right outside the office by the front gate.
I really don't listen to a lot of religious music, but this song and your rendition are amazing.
Thanks so much! That was very much a blessing to read your comment. Be blessed!
@@walterlew 💗
Levi was the Voice of Motown, never deserted the group and resisted
It was my greatest honor to meet him coming out of the elevator at the Hilton hotel in Las Vegas it will be awesome to spend eternity in heaven with him hearing him sing with the angels
Mountain of a singer and man. And his soul is forever.
What a great lead singer....L Stubbs
Rip to levi stubbs and all the tops duke god bless you keep the new tops strong let's always remember levi stubbs
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A GOD GIVEN TALENT TO THE WORLD! ONE OF THE BEST IF NOT THE BEST!
some of those motown artists were treated really badly it
was heartbreaking
at least we have the music it stands the test
Rest in Paradise Levi; Your angelic voice will be
forever remembered.💗
I luv black folk funerals...they are.....so sincere ..impactfull
.its like meaninigfull ..an event
Thanks! You’re absolutely correct! We understand the gravity and the finality of the event, as well as it’s spiritual significance! An “event” it is!
A beautiful and wonderful gentleman 🎶
Awesome singer. Loved his voice.
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Mr Levi Stubbs had the best soulful voice of any man! Don't get me wrong there's still brilliant singers out there,some been and gone,but nobody nobody has a voice like Levi effortless singer straight from his soul. Love Love love this man. R.I.P Heaven must be having a blast fir sure. And I love this song sung by Walter S.
Aww, Thanks so much, Tina! 🌹
Loved his music so much.
RIP Levi Stubbs fantastic singer and performer of the four tops
You should read about the four tops autobiography, there was never no replacements in the group, there never was competition and jealousy, no inner fighting, Hollywood and other music companies made several attempts to steel Levi from the group and each time he told them no, I'm a singer for the 4 tops, he did voice makeovers on movie's and that was it, I stand corrected, replacements were only made after each member died, and they were very upset when Berry Gordy picked up and moved Motown to California, they all remained in Detroit.
ALL The Old School & Some Gospel Voices Have Gone On Home. GOD BLESS THEM & THEIR FAMILIES & Thank You Families For Sharing Them With Us. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
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A loss for all people, everywhere... The most perfect voice.
R.I.H. Levi Stubbs 🎼🖤
My favourite lead singer along with Dennis Edwards of the Temptations RIP you legends both GOAT
Thank You, Levi, for the Gift of Your Beautiful, One of A Kind Voice! RIP.
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The man was a legend and unbelievable chanter God bless
Good evening my friend
I was born in 1955 to
Levi Stubbs was great singer to in his era of music 🎶 to
RIP Levi Stubbs
Today's music 🎶 is like garbage to
Am still listening to this music in august of 2024 to
Thanks for the good memories of your music to and this music will go on forever in your memory of even today to ❤
The heartbreak is in everyone's face🥀 crying myself
Never heard this song before, excellent!
It’s a Smokie Norful, but dude sounds exactly like him and the record
Thank you for your kind words! 💯
A wonderful gentleman!
What a voice what a legacy
RIP Mr. Levi I'll always treasure and listen to your beautiful voice. You proved to be a success you didn't have to leave your group and I loved and respected you even more it.
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The funeral of THE Mean Green Mother from Outer Space... I miss him dearly...
Me too
Great voice
Yes he does; great range...
I loved Levi! He was the Four Tops! REST IN POWER! I MISS YOU!
Legendary voice
Salute to a 👑.
OMG This Gentleman has a Heavenly voice , Levi looks down on you amen .
Levi the back bone of so many great Motown songs.
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful....what more is there to say.I love black people.Wish I'd been there...❤❤❤❤❤
@@semperbufo152 Thanks for your warm comments of appreciation! 💯
Rest in Peace Levi ❤
Levi was one of the best
Levi was truly loved 😢
Rest in god presence mr Levi stubbs
A celebration of love and life ..death answers to God ..Amen
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Why aren't there more views for this great man?
Thank you for your comment. Could you please explain your question a bit more?
@@walterlew He just meant why hasn’t this video been viewed many times. Levi Stubbs, one of the greatest singers of a Motown group, funeral should’ve been looked at more than it is now.
Beautiful R I P dear Levi 💖
Thank You for Sharing this!
Bye lovely RIP
Sole surviving original member of The Four Tops, Abdul "Duke" Fakir @1:40, Berry Gordy @2:39, and Maxine Powell @3:28. Motown royalty right there.
I noticed Maxine also
Grandioser Sänger. Unvergesslich, weil einzigartig.
One thing is for certain, you may get anyone who you may think sounds like Levi Stubbs, but truth of matter is, No one & I do mean No one will ever fill Levi Stubbs Shoes, he was a world class act, not 2 mention a world class gentleman. He truly had the voice of an Angel, he truly was the black Frank Sinatra, I truly loved him so much, I loved the whole group, they loved each other so much, that was so very clear to all of the naked eye 2 see.... Mr Levi Stubbs you will truly be missed, I love you, I loved your beautiful voice. RIP in peace ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️❤❤❤❤love a true fan Dee
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@@ericmoore8762 its kind of warm, where are you from? You have a blessed evening enjoy your evening.....🙏👍Dee
@@deirdremudge6802 the weather over here is good I'm from Los Angeles California
@@deirdremudge6802 so where are you from and it's nice to meet you
@@ericmoore8762 New York born & raised its kind of warm here, but I have family lives in CA, San Clemente but they are looking to make big move to Oregon they have property, you seem like a really nice person, you have a great evening, & be safe....❤🙋♀️👍 Dee
R.I.P.
Levi Stubbs
(June 6th,1936-
October 17th,2008)
Levi Stubbs the greatest voice to ever come out of MOTOWN.
Harlem And Apollo Knows The Four Tops Year 5022 They Still Hear Wonderful Your Wonderful Voice Still Singing To The World
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Greatnessville USA 🇺🇸
By Deepy
Part One
June 6, 2021
5:29 on the great baritone voice’s PM side!
*T.F.T.R.I.S.E.!!!
Like the song he sang,
He didn’t mind standing,
In the shadow of ❤️,
Singing loyally with his Four Toppers,
As hand and glove!
Rare was he indeed,
He policed his ego,
To take the back seat,
Yet shining musically with his,
Unique glow,
Which can’t be beat!
His voice and song still lives in our ❤️s,
Even this very day,
Singing to US,
“I Believe In You”,
Come what may!
On this day he came into this world,
To with his voice bless,
Man, woman, boy and girl!
Thanks Bro Sir Elder Levi Stubbs,
For planting your angelic voice into,
Our ❤️s for so many faithful years from your,
Musical skies of blue!
May others rise up,
To take,
Your legacy to the next level,
With excellence they wisely daily make!
Yes, Levi was a wise, **great and sunny citizen,
In Greatnessville,
Singing with his regal voice,
As the king of the hill!
Selah.
Peace.
Blissfully Sugar Piefully We ❤️ You Today,
James Lee Frazier, Jr.
Proverbs 17:17
*THE FOUR TOPS RAISING INNER SUNNY ENERGIES!
**PSALM 18:35
I feel he was never given his true blessing to this world. Aretha Franklin got a Royalty send off WHY? Levi was in my opinion one of the greatest vocalist in Soul, Motown, Gospel and Cross Over. Love you Levi see you on the other side for a duet xx
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Just imagine the BEAUTIFUL VOICES that are Singing in Heaven!!! RIP, All of those we've lLost 💔💔💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Rip.
Audrey II and Mother Brain
Do you have the full service?
I loved the Four Tops. How many children did Levi and wife have?
Five daughters
@@toniwilliams2708 i read 2 sons & 3 girls
Where is the full service
@@husseindawodu1048 Contact Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan. 313-543-6000
Barry Gordy saw a lot of his artist die smh
Can someone tell me who the gentleman is at the casket with Duke?
i wanted to visit one of these churches when i was in new york but i felt
too scruffy
up against these people i would look homeless
Pat, this church is not in New York, it’s in Detroit! Lol 😂
@@walterlew i'm from england i've only been to new york
God only has equals youd look like a king to him
@@trina415 thank you
I saw Maxine Powell
I wonder if Aretha sang at this funeral?
Who was the man who came in with the tan overcoat? Was it Brian Holland?
Some time funerals are used only for politiquear... is sad.
The walking around while he's singing is so disrespectful. I'm talking about the choir members .they should already been in place. It takes away from his performance I think just my opinion
Patricia... I was thinking just the same... You read my thoughts... they should have had some respect.... the indiference is unbearable!!
Its not a performance its worship!