The Four Tops - "When She Was My Girl" Live - 'Fridays' (1981)
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- 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) -
splitsider.com/2012/01/fridays...
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Who's listening in 2023? Great performance, class, and the horns in the band are excellent!! 👏👏❤😍💃🕺
I am!!!
I'm still listening, I was sixteen then in highschool.
I,m here
Here June 2023 N H.
I am still listening to this great music.
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❤❤
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.
If only we had a time machine eh !! 👍
Fantastic mysic
I do too
Take me back, here we have the great tops with the voice of motown levi.
I'm still listening in 2024! Boy I miss good music.
So do I, these oldies are the absolute best. ❤
Oh so do I!
april 2024 yes. still sounding great. never get tired of this.
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.
I’m still here 2024. I love this music. It’s what I grew up on.
Let's keep them alive forever. Music like this should never be allowed to die. This is beyond Classic.
I agree 100 percent.
Yes
Totally agree, what a class act they were !!
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.
Very true, and well said.
Amen
EXACTLY.....A TRUE LEGEND!!!
Yes Levi Stubbs and cousin to Jackie Wilson! 🎙
Loved Levi Stubb's an artist voice
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 💃💃💃❤❤❤
LEVI STUBBS--LOVED THIS BROTHER AND THIS GROUP--A CLASS ACT. RIP MY BROTHER!
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😭
No words to describe the greatness of The Four Tops!! RIP, Levi..you were the best! 🤗🙏❤️
To: All Four Tops great voices 👌-the Jackson Family is a
Agree 👍
May he Rest in peace 🕊️🕊️🙏 excellent Singer ❤️🌹 🎵🎶
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Weren't they all? 😉 What an era of music!! 🎶
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.
EVEN BETTER….SUPER SMOOTH SILKY VOICE……CARRIED THE GROUP….
I agree. Could listen to him always
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@@jeannetteramsey8347 i agree the very best
Most definitely
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 💜
Just a gorgeous man, on every level.
💜🙏💜
And a very handsome, sexy man indeed! Rest in glory Levi 🙏 ❤
His stage presence was extraordinary.
Ditto
Tops is what Levi was the word says it the tops really are the tops rest in peace beautiful brother
Take heed . You young ones. These guys. Even then. Were legends.
Still are,, goodusic, listen to show and tell,,,, al.wilson,,,,, great song,
So true.. this is music
Good memories mecca stevenage
He had a beautiful voice, it had like a cry in it,so did David Ruffin singers that just move you 💙 ❤️
Can’t beat that talent!!
Dec 2023. They’re still the soundtrack of my teenage years. Im old but the music isnt - still moves.
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!
yes and everything else goes?
@Gary I agree with you Gary!!
Monte this kind of music will last forever thank god
Ppppppppppp
Whata afabulous song ilove this alwYs hVe sentshiversdown myspine 🎼🎼🎶🎶🤠®️®️®️®️®️®️®️
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!
That. All. Right. That. Real. Ok
I read he turned down a movie role cause they didnt have parts for the other guys....
Yeah Man CLASS
A tribute to you Mr Stubbs. I am the big red girl KUTAI
What a fantastic voice
At 71 this is still good old school music 🎶 🎵 who's still listening in 2024
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....
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
Agree ❤️🌹
May this awesome wonderful singers.. Rest in peace 🕊️
👍🥰
Omg you are so right, Levi is a legend, And David Ruffin was just so smooth
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.
@@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 💗🕊💗
Levi Stubs was one of the greatest tenors I ever heard!
This music is lasting forever. Grew up with 4 tops. Great time to be alive.
yes it was!!!!
Ill be 76 to.orrow and i rrmember the songs..moves..i dance inside..this is and was true talent
.thank for the years.
@@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
One of my best groups. Levi Stubbs what an amazing voice‼️
He brings good clean energy to my very core. David ruffin does the same. 😊
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.
One of the very few male soul vocal groups to never have any replacements in the group, until death of the members necessitated it.
Wow, What A Gorgeous Song.
Beautiful song 🤍Hello from Scotland 🏴 How are you doing today? I hope it's been a nice day? HAPPY NEW YEAR WISHES 🎉🥳💖
Look at the joy in Levi's eyes 💙💙
People that didn't grow up during this time, have no idea how Great it was!
Levi Stubbs......a voice in a league of its own
what I love about the 4 tops the most is the loyalty they had for each other
The Tops in their prime...can't imagine anyone not loving this song!!!
These guys are awesome
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I concur! An absolutely fabulous blast from the past. Just love ‘em! 👏🏻🇬🇧
@@jamessomers8495 no ft
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 TH-cam, of a great performance of Aretha Franklin and the 4 Tops with Levi (in a wheelchair) shortly prior to his passing.
I’m 70 hrs old and still love the tops and Motown !
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! 👍👍❤❤
@@lynetteriley4953 aa
I'm 69 white and I love this band and the music of this time.
76 and right into it
Levi and the boys are just loving this performance and so am I
Why can't we have more music like this has all the recording artist lost site of fantastic music 🎉❤
Still can't believe how dead-on everyone is in this live performance. The guitars, horns, keyboards, percussion and of course The Four Tops. Everyone is just incredibly together. So glad I lived in their time. As for you kids, today - I'm awfully sorry.
You are so right,amazing group all smiley happy faces and inthe days when you had to be able to sing. Levi one of musics special voices. Pure talent. Still play their music now and my only regret is that I didn't get to see them
Absolutely..they had to be dead on. There was no "ProTools" or "AutoTone" back then. Every performance was 100 live. Now days everything is Fake!!
You are so correct!!! Absolute perfection here in every position. Wow!!!!!
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Great performance
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!
God Rest Levi, you have left so many good memories.
Levi Stubbs blessed us with his beautiful heartfelt voice. He was so gifted❗️
You don’t see showmanship like this anymore…so sad for the now generation.
And handsome to boot!
One of the greatest groups of all time. Great song!!!
These gentlemen had so much class and talent . This music will never go away .
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.
Tears in my eyes as I replay these great performances all these years later!
TEARS is correct
same here David, so many memories. great music
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.
Gets me every time too. Makes me so happy.
@@haydoncooper3744 when that song played in the club no one was sitting, nothing but dancing
When singers could sing and musicians could play.
The musicians are great. SINGERS ARE THE BEST EVER.
When music was music
So true ...
I agree , but what the hells happened to black American singers ? The crap they're churning out now is unbelievably bad . oh for the 60s and 70s my heart yearns .
@@carolynchampion5515g b
Levi Stubbs.....a voice that was sent from heaven
He had booming baritone vocals. Smooth as butter.
Amazing
You know a s was away a
Smooth as silk every time.
Xx xx xx xx xx x x xx xx xx xx xx, xx, x xxx , dody xx
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. 🌹
Levi Stubbs, what a voice!
One of the best voices of all times
For real!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I love his voice!
Am listening 2023 also such great music, Iove love this music.😊
this guy is pouring his heart out ... a great performance... not to mention = a great band
Yes indeed!!
I agree my friend Carlton
I gree my friend a very out standing band
Carlton
Good song init,,, athink he was very proud.of som chick,
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This is what music sounded like back in the day. Smooth , soulful and classy
Levi had the voice you could listen to for ever
Such Class ...Wish we could go back to that time...Thank You
Levi had a face I could look at for ever ...
What this ??
I agree. x
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!
Levi was one of the greatest. what a voice
Yea he was
Can't get enough of him!
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.
Between him and David Ruffin.
A totally unique voice rest his soul ❤
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!
Best group ever! They don’t make music like this anymore. Handsome gentlemen, great singers!👏🏽👏🏽🤗
Ur absolutely right---fròm north carolina.💞
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
Hello how are you doing today I hope you have a great day today and how is the weather over there
Levi Stubbs, his voice will live on for ever.
at least for me it will-i have 53 years listening to the 4 tops
The Four Tops....FOREVER❤❤❤❤❤
He had a pleading in his voice that was his & his alone.!
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.
Total package right here.
Levi Stubbs Lead singer for four tops his voice was so moving and his looks
isn't he dreamy? so sexy, I think!! and that voice...just wow!!
silvia lewis You said ❤️ all x
So handsome, masculine, well dressed,..and a voice to match....
Levi, that voice, we miss you brother. Thanks for all the great leads. Man you were one of the best RIH KING.
favorite song ever love motown
Hello how are you doing, my name is Eric Moore how is the weather over there
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.
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
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.
Man konnte diese Gruppe mit all ihren Songs nur lieben❤️👍
@@gunterweber1972 I love all of there songs that I've heard so far
@@chrissytina6379👍❤️
Awe that's a lovely tribute to the four tops,plus your Mum has great taste
Not only great singers…but showmen all of them with great stage presence.
I love Motown!!
lov'in it again tonite
This song reminds me of beautiful day that have long passed.
Loved this song and still do. Levi Stubbs best voice around….. why cant we have our music back again!
Levi, greatest lead ever !!
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...
+Ray G I'm 64 and that was the greatest time for music . Motown put the music world out to everyone.
+Ray G I'm 20 - and I feel you on that one . Same thing - This is True Music
+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.
+Ray G snap
you're right ,that's music and rythm ...
Now that's what I call real music....Motown was brilliant 👏👏
Fantastic! No-one can compare to Levi Stubbs' unique vocals
Well I can think of a dozen , including Jackie Wilson, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye , Ronald Isley etc .. but lovedLevi too.
Motown certainly had its fair share of fantastic singers but if they had anyone better than Mr Levi Stubbs i have never heard them!!
Levi stubbs was one of the greatest soul singers of his time and will always be there great songs RIP.
Totally agreed!
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@@patriciafarr4872 lol!! Your gonna have to decode that for me?! 😄😅
I can't argue with That
Patricia Farr by
This is the song my darling husband likes and thought he dedicated to me when we weee young. I miss him so much, and still full of love for him. I was such a fool, in those days. I will always love you Danny, shame I didn’t grow up
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
What a lovely memory for you to have. ❤️
How are you doing today my name is Bryan cooker
We all miss those days. Levi was magical and never left.
His voice gives me goosebumps...
The Four Tops were GREAT. Class personified.
How are you doing today my name is Bryan cooker
@@bryancooker175 👍👍👍👍
@@mamasmoot1 how are you doing today so where are you from
Me too
Certainly the early 70's into the mid 80's one of the Greatest Era of 🎵🎵🎵🎵. Never to Return.
Hopefully with us listening regularly and passing on our thoughts it may make a small come back and educate everybody.
Clean cut.....not obnoxious and no filthy lyrics like the so-called "music" we hear today.....thanks for posting.
What a great singer. I miss this music. Levi Stubbs and the Four Topps, gone but not forgotten ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Absolutely!! Never forgotten. Such an amazing era and this is real talent. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Levi said, in an interview, he didn’t consider himself as “a heck of a singer”. Instead he thought of himself as more of a musical story teller. That’s fine, Levi, I’ll listen to your musical story-telling any day over the wannabes like Kanye.
Jackie Wilson was his cousin, and that's a tough comparison to live with. But what he lacked in virtuosity, he made up for with heartfelt emotion.
@@daveconleyportfolio5192 These guys sang those great Motown Hits. Gosh the music was so great back then
I love all the Motown music the 4 tops where great and he is so beautiful 🍀
& a good character!
Man! That Man can sing...touches my soul sings with so much feeling! Love to see the rhythm in their dance moves!!
When you can deliver it this good live you are the best
Exactly!!!!
One of the greatest groups ever,,thanks
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.
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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
Another, tears in my eyes, and a smile on my face viewing of this outstanding performance by, more than outstanding, THE FOUR TOPS.
"LEVI IS THE M-A-N!!!
Levi must be one of the best singers of all time - such an amazing voice.
+Mike Scott A baritone who sang like a tenor. Berry Gordy used to say that about him. And he always gave it his all
Yes indeed. When you simply heard his voice in song, we knew immediately who it was! His sound to this Day has Never been duplicated! :-)
I agree, unique
He'll be up there with Elvis Presley
Mike Scott he was the cousin of another great singer Jackie Wilson
Simply the best four tops and the Temptations still make me smile 🇬🇧🇬🇧
The Melodica player was priceless! He was consistent whether in studio or live shows, as did the brass section. 🎹 🎺 🎷
Levi Stubbs had the best voice ever so smooth and powerful.
Thewatcheronthewall Levi was very good, but he didn't have the power of Harold Melvin.
Teddy P for me.....though Levi’s a very close second
Levy Stubbs, was a music Himself.
Levi is pure class! One in a million 🎤.
After all these years still a hit. Lots of DJs are remixing this classic, but the authentic one is the best
Thoes brothers were awesome Levi , Duke and the rest were awsome till this day and they had a very good back up band!!!
pure class
Back when music had meaning and the performers had class
don't forget, the performers had to actually sing
I could not agree more with comment.
This true they are the best.
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
Say it again!! No theatrics just talent.
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.
Sing it Levi!!!! Come on Tops!!!! They are all Resting in the arms of Jesus now!!!!
Levi was and still is in death the greats lead singer of a group that ever sing as far as I'm concern.
I must agree he was fantastic sadly missed god bless from Ireland
A add
Corrrrrrrect!!!!!
+William Bryant I agree 100%
I totally agree with you
This was the real black soul music it will never be duplicated again
obie benson (of the four tops)said, "our music doesn't have any color."
Dave Wilson there is no black or white to it it is just GREAT music
Jane Wolfe I agree 🎶
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.
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!
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
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
White girl from Africa
How are you keeping
@@vinetater6368 Hi, I'm fine thank you. I hope you are well too.
Penelope Cronly-Dillon
If I might ask ! Africa lativia and all that Jazz!
Could you explain that a bit
@@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.
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 .
will never be another "Four Tops"..never..ever...
MOTOWN. #1
Ver y very good míster presidente tramp
How right you are,the four tops were incredible , great guys !!
Amen
There will never be another era of great music that we experienced.....