I just read on wikipedia that he had the opportunity not only for separate billing (Levi Stubbs and the Four Tops) but for a solo career, and he turned it down out of loyalty to his bandmates. What a class act.
Hijodeganas1 I just heard right now about Mr. Stubbs loyalty to the group on the Larry Elder radio show. Mr. Levi Stubbs was such a classy man. Larry also mentioned this video being on RUclips and he was right, it is very emotional.
Hijodeganas1 He was offered a single career more than once but always remained loyal to the Four Tops the only band in history that had all the original singers until the end! What a voice! 🌹❤️
He was a good dude. All of them are and they all lived in the same neighborhood in Detroit. They were all very close friends. Few are so lucky to have close friends for several decades.
Wow, this was an emotional experience for me. I never knew that Mr. Levi Stubbs appeared on stage with the Four Tops after his stroke. And to see him cry made me cry knowing that his days of entertaining us with live performances was coming to an end. I did not know Mr. Stubbs personally. But what I admire most about him was that he never sought additional fame by being featured as the lead singer. All four members shared equal billing. He spent 44 years with the original members of the Four Tops before one of them passed away and had to be replaced. He even turned down a part in the movie "Lady Sings The Blues" for fear of how it might affect the strong relationship he had with the other members of the Four Tops. When you look up the word "loyalty" in the dictionary, there should be a picture of Mr. Levi Stubbs. Rest in peace Mr. Stubbs. At least we have your music and videos to remember you by.
He wasn’t that old…..he was DYING and his voice was completely gone. That doesn’t take away from his legacy but the reality is that what we saw here was Levi Stubbs the legend. Not the singer.
Levi Stubbs is the most powerful loving Motown Artist to lead a great group of over 40 years, and never sold them out! Levi Stubbs was the best lead musician of the Motown Era!
This poor guy, his tears show that he KNOWS that he doesn't have much time to live, and sorry that he needs to leave his beloved fans, but he was willing to perform no matter what condition he's in, because they believe in him. RIP Audrey II, Our Mean Green Mother from Outer Space.
I would have paid good money to see this performance. Did you hear how it voice was beautiful even until the last? Thank you Levi for a soundtrack of our youth.
Who is here in 2023 listening oh wow just wow. We all have our talents but these folks got an extra, extra special touch from the Almighty. Born to inspire and delite, gone too soon. Good music never dies.
Man, I miss his voice. This is the song I walked down the aisle to. He was truly loved and missed. Even after having a stroke, you can STILL feel the passion he puts in every note.
Those of you who gave this a thumbs down, shame on you. Don't be dissing my Levi Stubbs. The Four Tops was one of the greatest Motown groups ever! xxxx - This made me cry.
Heartbreaking But at the same time I think it lifted his sprits to be with his peers on stage. That man even with declining health and in a wheelchair had more talent than 90% of the so called artist of today, And I give him credit because with that great gift he had he could have had a solo career anytime he desired but he stayed with the four tops. Shows what kind of man and friend he truly was.
As time passes by and MORE of the musical creators, innovators leave us, I look at who we have now and the truly talented/anointed/gifted ones can fit in the living room.
YES LEVI STUBBS WAS MORE THAN GOOD FOR A SOLO CAREER AND ON THE OTHER HAND LEVI STUBBS AND THE THREE TOPS BUT FROM THE BOTTOM OF HIS HEART HE DID NO SUCH BOASTING BUT KEPT THE FOUR TOPS THAT WAY TO SHOW HE WAS A HUMBLE MAN AND THAT'S ONE OF THE EXAMPLES OF A TRUE FRIEND.
At this special moment, Levi appreciate the beautiful life he has had and knew he was going to miss it, he shared it one last time with his band mates and people around the world, a very genuine soul, never turned against anyone, may you rest well Mr. Levi Stubbs
Hi, I've watched this so many times and never fail to cry and this incredible group whose lead singer was the main man in my upbringing here in the UK, saw them a few times. in the uk. RIP Levi. I Love you..
Condescending opinion ... Levi was not some 'damn poor guy'. He had a gift that he shared with us during his 70+ years on this Earth, and he had this rich gift that blew us away when he opened his mouth to sing ... even in a wheelchair post-cancer, post-stroke that richness of spirit and voice sent chills up our spines. The 4 Tops could not be the 4 Tops w/o the uniqueness that Levi Stubbs brought to the group and its repertoire.
Ohhhhhh. This is one of the most poignant moments that I have ever witnessed. I can't help getting choked up here. It's everything...the way that his faithful bandmates treated him, with the dignity, loyalty, and respect that Levi truly deserved. Aretha, the guys, and the whole audience rooting for him. Whewww!!! Teardrops. Levi, here in the final months of his life, still showing a style and grace, and goodness that was unmatched. He in his prime was one of the greatest lead singers of all time. This moment is an "oil painting" of love and humanity. May our glorious Lord hold him close.
Anton he proved he still sing the voice was there. I too hated to see he in the wheel chair. But still loved him no matter what R. I. P. Levi Stubbs. 💞
I love him! His voice is beautiful! He is one handsome man! These two sing absolutely brilliant together. Never will you hear music again like this!! Ever again. R.I.P. Levi. Never ever met you.so maybe when I pass over I'll get a chance.😍
this is so heartfelt can't stop watching this seeing levi crying his heart out hope they make a movie of the four tops like they did with the temptations R.i.paradise Levi Stubbs ♡
Whenever a Man or Woman love what they do there is no restrictions in their art. The Four Tops are One and they had Unity among their group. Levi Stubbs was that group and its like a boxer in a ring let him stay in it until The Creator calls him back. He sang his way into the ring and his voice gave vibes to the soul and moved to the rhythm of the beats that made you pat your feet, move that body, clap those hands and we enjoyed those precious moments of the Four Tops and if Levi's way was to make his final contribution on stage he did that with his group. I was happy to see him and it appears he was happy to say his final goodbyes to his supporters over the many years of sharing his talents given to him by The Creator for us to enjoy. The Four Tops left a love in all of our hearts and souls which we will never forget. Its sad to see him and the others transition to the next life, but as he has shown us and reminded us, we all have to depart and transition one day. The Four Tops left us something to enjoy while we endure on this journey. Now the question is: What will we contribute and leave for others to enjoy?
The ENTIRE auditorium was standing up for this heartfelt, tear jerking, performance. I remember this performance. I cried then and in 2021 I am STILL crying from this. So much love, Respect and class on that stage. Continue to Rest high in Heaven, Levi, Aretha, Obie, and Lawrence!
OmG, I don't remember crying so hard in so long. How he reminds me of my Dad! What a blessing, so glad I saw this. God bless you Soulinthesun1, for making my day!
This to me is just the saddest time .Great singer has left us forever Levi Stubbs.To me the four tops will never be the same I've been a fan since 1966 .until the1980s god bless Levi but why should God get all the good Guy's bring him back we miss him and his strong voice
Mjchael Wilcock After seeing the four tops singing My GIrl on the clip Live Friday ABC in 1981 and listening to Levi wounderful voice full of soul and engery it was a shock to see him after his stroke being pushed out onto the stage . I will always remember the four tops and Levi as one of the greatest motown artist as with so many of his kind that are also no longer with us gone but always remembered
I just love Levi´s singing. I am not a motownfan but Levi Stubbs was very special to me. When I was 18 in 1971 I bought a cassete on Stereo 8 to play in the car. It was Fourtops live album. I just loved it. The songs "same old song" Reach out " and the best "Sugarpie honeybunch" and som others. I remember that Diana Ross took a note in Sugarpie honeybunch 😍
A beautiful Tribute to Levi. Amazing , him not doing well health wise and still blessing us with his amazing voice. We love you Levi. God bless you and keep you in his loving arms in heaven. So great to see them in this video giving them big love and support. Levi is missed by all four top fans.
Mr. Stubbs had the most beautiful voice! Every time I see this video, it slays me. I'm sitting here crying. I wish great health to everyone! I miss Mr. Stubbs' voice!
For many years, Mr. Levi Stubbs resisted record label attempts to re-name the group, "Levi Stubbs and The Tops," (and he refused offers to star as a solo act because he was loyal to the group). Berry Gordy originally offered Stubbs the role of Louis McKay in the motion picture, "Lady Sings The Blues" (Billy Dee Williams accepted the part) but he turned it down because no parts were offered to the other group members. Also, he remained married to the same woman throughout his life. That is why you see the touching moments extended to him in the above video. Mr. Stubbs was a great man.
Thank you Levi for that wonderful voice and your talent that you brought to this world. And to think he didn't want to sing lead coz he thought he wasn't good enough. I think that's what I read. Love you, brother and RIP.
Levi Stubbs, His vocals on the song "I Beleive In You And Me" One of the greatest Love songs of all time. I can't agree more !!! RIP Levi, you touched millions of people with this song, including me & my wife.
I miss him also and all the great songs that he sang to the world..His sister married my uncle so I guess that would make him my uncle, although I didn't get to know him either but loved everything he sung..One of the Greatest Classic singers of his time..I'm honored to be in the family..R.I.P Levi :-(
OMG This brings Tears to my eyes, big lump in my throat now, So beautiful, Levi's lovely voice, if he was alive today he would Return the Tribute to our Queen of Soul..who sadly passed away Today 16/08/2018..Levi & Aretha big fist to them both..👊💕🎵😢🌷🌷😇🙌🙏
Yes I agree with everything you just said, it truly shows you he was a man of honour to his peers a great voice he could of done it alone but he chose not too, I believe in love really does make me choke up, Amazing thank you for reply, 👍🎵🎵
To this day when l hear Levi’s voice l get a cold tingle that runs from my neck down my back, l am very receptive to emotions and voices and for me, Levi Stubbs was the greatest male soul singer ever. God bless and mayhe rest in peace
I have every song by the Four Tops. They take me back to many different times from the late 60's and early 70's. You can breathe the times. They are one of the groups that have a impact on my childhood memories like my Dad's 1969 Fleetwood Brougham that had a fold down foot rest on the floor in the back, my first pair of Stetson's and more. God Bless Four Tops and Thank You.
to think levi stubbs ended up like this so sad loved four tops songs during my teenage yrs brings back so many good memories r i p levi you were a one off great singer no one of todays so called singers could hold a candle
+MusicLover Pearson Amen, Brother. This video touches everyone who grew up with this music. I found this while in my office and my boss came in, watched it with me and burst into tears. He's a white boy from Mississippi!
+Lorraine Rolston thank you so much I don't care what race a person is anybody who watched this the tears will flow and the hairs on our body will stand up.It took all he had to sing from his heart he probably knew this would be the lady time he would sing in public again, when the cameraman pans out into the audiance you could see tears flowing from their eyes. God Bless you Levi thank you always rest in eternal peace.👆👆👆👏👏👏👏😢☺
+Lorraine Rolston I'm a white man from Mississippi, and this brings tears my eyes. I grew up in the sixties in Mississippi playing in the first integrated blues - soul crossover band in the Mississippi Delta. This music comes from the soul, The Spirit, and everybody can feel it. It's colorless.
I like most of us here have never met Levi Stubbs, but I can surely say that before he departed from us that he was truly touched, humbled and grateful for the love that was shown to him. He felt the LOVE and frail as it was, his voice graced us and we're eternally grateful to have had him! RIP Levi Stubbs
Wow, this was so touching! What happened to Levi?? I had the honor of personally meeting all of the 4 Tops some years ago when they performed at THE RADISSON HOTEL, MERRILLVILLE, IN. My professor Cousin Ed Gooch, Flugel Horn Player, was performing with their orchestra. Levi passed the mic to me in the front row audience to sing along with them, during their their awesome concert. He didn't even know that I was there with my cousin and didn't know me. After the show, my cousin took me back stage and I met them all. This is such a shocker for me!! God bless him.
+Average Voter Smith The first time i saw this a few years ago just watching him singing and pouring his hear out with what strength he had left in him.He was affected by a stroke when this was recorded and this was his last performance.
Looking at this 2 years later I feel a lump in my throat tears strolling down my face, So amazing so brave Levi..you truly break my heart singing with Aretha, such a beautiful tribute, 2 Amazing singers gone but never forgotten. 😢🙏😇
Two of the greatest singers ever right here I'm crying as I'm writing this. I still play both of theses great singers on my internet radio show Classic Soul and The Doowoop Hour me The Masterblaster RIP.
The love that they had for him shows in their faces and in the care they gave him on stage by wiping his tears away! We lost a great man and one of the best voices of all time!
Just seeing him there gives the impression he was such a sweet and talented man, more than I can say compared to what we called 'talented' in today's music industry like Miley Cyrus or Justin Bieber. RIP: Levi Stubbs, Audrey II.
I was blessed to see the Four Tops perform live in Vegas. I've always been a fan. It's a shame both Levi and his first cousin Jackie Wilson were taken from us.
I am so gad that this individual walked among us & shared himself, his beautiful voice, his energy & memorable smile with us. I feel blessed to have seen his final performance & to know that even in his frailty, he was still giving to us. There are few people that we meet on our journey through life who actually touch you in a way that stirs your soul, & Levi was one of those precious few. The 4 Tops forever.
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I just read on wikipedia that he had the opportunity not only for separate billing (Levi Stubbs and the Four Tops) but for a solo career, and he turned it down out of loyalty to his bandmates. What a class act.
Hijodeganas1 I just heard right now about Mr. Stubbs loyalty to the group on the Larry Elder radio show. Mr. Levi Stubbs was such a classy man. Larry also mentioned this video being on RUclips and he was right, it is very emotional.
Hijodeganas1 He was offered a single career more than once but always remained loyal to the Four Tops the only band in history that had all the original singers until the end! What a voice! 🌹❤️
He was a good dude. All of them are and they all lived in the same neighborhood in Detroit. They were all very close friends. Few are so lucky to have close friends for several decades.
Yes....they've been friends since teenage years !
@@donnatennent48 Let’s not forget the O’Jays!
Now they're both together in heaven...RIP to Levi and Aretha
He's up there along with
Renaldo "Obie" Benson,Lawrence Payton
I believe in you and me
I love them both crying
Duke just joined Ree, Lawrence, Obie and Levi in heaven yesterday morning. Duke made his transition yesterday morning
I love the way they're taking care of him. Most groups grow to hate each other, but they are showing genuine love.
Levi Stubbs total legend if this does not bring tears nothing will thank you levi
RIP LEVI STUBBS 1936-2008. AMAZINGLY STILL HAD HIS VOICE. REAL TEAR-JERKER. GOD BLESS US ALL.
Wow, this was an emotional experience for me. I never knew that Mr. Levi Stubbs appeared on stage with the Four Tops after his stroke. And to see him cry made me cry knowing that his days of entertaining us with live performances was coming to an end.
I did not know Mr. Stubbs personally. But what I admire most about him was that he never sought additional fame by being featured as the lead singer. All four members shared equal billing. He spent 44 years with the original members of the Four Tops before one of them passed away and had to be replaced. He even turned down a part in the movie "Lady Sings The Blues" for fear of how it might affect the strong relationship he had with the other members of the Four Tops. When you look up the word "loyalty" in the dictionary, there should be a picture of Mr. Levi Stubbs.
Rest in peace Mr. Stubbs. At least we have your music and videos to remember you by.
He was a class act I met him in person before he suffered his stroke and he was down to earth
His songs helped Me thru a Lot of Trials in MY LIFE !
Golly this is so emotional levi stubbs was the man bless him what a voice
❤
This is, and always will be - one of the most touching and moving moments in music history. God Bless Aretha and Levi.
AWESOME 😢😢I LOVE THIS ❤️
Absolutely agree.
This video always chokes me up.
Ditto.
Two of the Greatest singers love and them both they will always be
Miss
He's was old and frail just like Jonny Cash was. But those Legends never lost their voice. There will never be another voice like Levi Stubbs again.
Amen
Right
@@gordonray3091 EXCELLENT WORK
He had suffered a stroke and was fighting cancer.
He wasn’t that old…..he was DYING and his voice was completely gone. That doesn’t take away from his legacy but the reality is that what we saw here was Levi Stubbs the legend. Not the singer.
Levi Stubbs is the most powerful loving Motown Artist to lead a great group of over 40 years, and never sold them out! Levi Stubbs was the best lead musician of the Motown Era!
I second that bro.👍🙏
I never get tired of watching this missing them both Aretha Franklin and Levi Stubbs 🤗💗❤️🌷🌹
This poor guy, his tears show that he KNOWS that he doesn't have much time to live, and sorry that he needs to leave his beloved fans, but he was willing to perform no matter what condition he's in, because they believe in him. RIP Audrey II, Our Mean Green Mother from Outer Space.
💖💖💖😘😘😘 REST LEVI
I would have paid good money to see this performance. Did you hear how it voice was beautiful even until the last? Thank you Levi for a soundtrack of our youth.
It was a man of God and the best singer ever
Who is here in 2023 listening oh wow just wow. We all have our talents but these folks got an extra, extra special touch from the Almighty. Born to inspire and delite, gone too soon. Good music never dies.
We will never have another, Mr Levi Stubbs, God Bless you Sir, RIP.
Susan Jackson Levi Stubbs is probably, and will always be, the best male singer ever
Oh my, when Levi covered his eyes as Aretha came in, I went into tears. Oh my!! YES
Man, I miss his voice. This is the song I walked down the aisle to. He was truly loved and missed. Even after having a stroke, you can STILL feel the passion he puts in every note.
There will never be another Levi Stubs, What a voice it can't be duplicated.
Wow there wil never be annother four tops are great singers
Totally agree what a man.
Those of you who gave this a thumbs down, shame on you. Don't be dissing my Levi Stubbs. The Four Tops was one of the greatest Motown groups ever! xxxx - This made me cry.
This is so great 0n so,many levels. LOVE THIS.
I agree, this was my group I loved them and Levi was the man with so much class.
Yes indeed!❤❤❤❤
I teared up
Me to I was bawling
Heartbreaking But at the same time I think it lifted his sprits to be with his peers on stage. That man even with declining health and in a wheelchair had more talent than 90% of the so called artist of today, And I give him credit because with that great gift he had he could have had a solo career anytime he desired but he stayed with the four tops. Shows what kind of man and friend he truly was.
As time passes by and MORE of the musical creators, innovators leave us, I look at who we have now and the truly talented/anointed/gifted ones can fit in the living room.
Brodoc Betty pure class young ones of today take note how to behave and how to perform
Amazing man
Amen
YES LEVI STUBBS WAS MORE THAN GOOD FOR A SOLO CAREER AND ON THE OTHER HAND LEVI STUBBS AND THE THREE TOPS BUT FROM THE BOTTOM OF HIS HEART HE DID NO SUCH BOASTING BUT KEPT THE FOUR TOPS THAT WAY TO SHOW HE WAS A HUMBLE MAN AND THAT'S ONE OF THE EXAMPLES OF A TRUE FRIEND.
At this special moment, Levi appreciate the beautiful life he has had and knew he was going to miss it, he shared it one last time with his band mates and people around the world, a very genuine soul, never turned against anyone, may you rest well Mr. Levi Stubbs
Just seeing how Obie, Duke and Lawrence doted on him and supported him in this clip speaks volumes about this man!!! You sing it Levi!!
I have to correct myself. At the time that this was filmed, Lawrence had already passed away! Rip to all 3, Levi, Lawrence and Obie!
It was theo peoples
Peoples became the lead singer after Levi passed away.
Theo helped by carrying the melody with him...
ABSOLUTELY ❤❤❤ This was beautiful
what a lovely sight; he would not give up ; what a great man. Levi Stubbs. R.I.P. now and sing with the angels in heaven.
They say men don't cry well somebody lied that song will make you shed some tears Rip Levi Stubbs
Mike, even more than " some " tears!!
Yessir! Even more now so
RIP Levi & Aretha
I cried a bit.
@@dexterhunter2299 Not only did I cry a little bit but half -way through the video I found myself crying 😢a whole lot 😢 May 15,2019
WOW!!! Love this song and watching Levi start singing, well I just started crying. Man what a touching moment. RIP Mr. Levi Stubbs.
Levi Stubs had the best voice. That sound “WOW, none other has ever been like it.
LEVI, LIKE NONE OTHER❤
Hi, I've watched this so many times and never fail to cry and this incredible group whose lead singer was the main man in my upbringing here in the UK, saw them a few times. in the uk. RIP Levi. I Love you..
I watch it on a regular basis, also. It lifts me up, and also reminds me of my own mortality.
Your not the only one
Condescending opinion ... Levi was not some 'damn poor guy'. He had a gift that he shared with us during his 70+ years on this Earth, and he had this rich gift that blew us away when he opened his mouth to sing ... even in a wheelchair post-cancer, post-stroke that richness of spirit and voice sent chills up our spines. The 4 Tops could not be the 4 Tops w/o the uniqueness that Levi Stubbs brought to the group and its repertoire.
😭😭😭I'm moved beyond words. We love and miss you Mr.Stubbs and Ms. Franklin, profoundly.
This was so beautiful. This truly made me cry.
Ohhhhhh. This is one of the most poignant moments that I have ever witnessed. I can't help getting choked up here. It's everything...the way that his faithful bandmates treated him, with the dignity, loyalty, and respect that Levi truly deserved. Aretha, the guys, and the whole audience rooting for him. Whewww!!! Teardrops. Levi, here in the final months of his life, still showing a style and grace, and goodness that was unmatched. He in his prime was one of the greatest lead singers of all time. This moment is an "oil painting" of love and humanity. May our glorious Lord hold him close.
Truly Beautiful!.this made me cry.I saw them live in 1977 a wonderful memory
God Bless you Levi xxx
Heartbreaking to see Levi in that condition, may he rest in Peace..............
Anton he proved he still sing the voice was there. I too hated to see he in the wheel chair. But still loved him no matter what R. I. P. Levi Stubbs. 💞
Im crying!, Love you forever, you are in God´s heaven dear Levi!
I'm crying too from this old white guy, love you Mr. Stubbs, and always will, Rest in Peace
Yep, and he's breaking bread with Lawrence and Obie...
I love him! His voice is beautiful! He is one handsome man! These two sing absolutely brilliant together. Never will you hear music again like this!! Ever again. R.I.P. Levi. Never ever met you.so maybe when I pass over I'll get a chance.😍
Teary-eyed everytime I watch this. RIP Levi!!!!!
That's some love on that stage and in that audience!
when I saw this on tv it stopped me in my tracks. if you're a true soul music lover, this will make your eyes watery
this is so heartfelt can't stop watching this seeing levi crying his heart out hope they make a movie of the four tops like they did with the temptations R.i.paradise Levi Stubbs ♡
Whenever a Man or Woman love what they do there is no restrictions in their art. The Four Tops are One and they had Unity among their group. Levi Stubbs was that group and its like a boxer in a ring let him stay in it until The Creator calls him back. He sang his way into the ring and his voice gave vibes to the soul and moved to the rhythm of the beats that made you pat your feet, move that body, clap those hands and we enjoyed those precious moments of the Four Tops and if Levi's way was to make his final contribution on stage he did that with his group. I was happy to see him and it appears he was happy to say his final goodbyes to his supporters over the many years of sharing his talents given to him by The Creator for us to enjoy. The Four Tops left a love in all of our hearts and souls which we will never forget. Its sad to see him and the others transition to the next life, but as he has shown us and reminded us, we all have to depart and transition one day. The Four Tops left us something to enjoy while we endure on this journey. Now the question is: What will we contribute and leave for others to enjoy?
Malik Saafir is
Malik Saafir Amen
The ENTIRE auditorium was standing up for this heartfelt, tear jerking, performance. I remember this performance. I cried then and in 2021 I am STILL crying from this. So much love, Respect and class on that stage. Continue to Rest high in Heaven, Levi, Aretha, Obie, and Lawrence!
July 2023 and I still cry. There will never be another. ♥️
And now Abdul Fakir. Rest in peace to the legends ❤🙏
I don't cry easily...but I just couldn't help it on this one.
THIS WAS SO SPECIAL, AND PRECIOUS
Yes it was
Some of these young hip hoppers could take a lesson in humility, loyalty and soul from this man.
Amen to that, this was a legend and good man!
FACTS!! I met him and Obie and they were very down to earth. Classy
Love Aretha Four Tops together. Loving on each other.Much 💜 love always.
OmG, I don't remember crying so hard in so long. How he reminds me of my Dad! What a blessing, so glad I saw this. God bless you Soulinthesun1, for making my day!
I definitely cried
Hello how are you doing today I hope you are doing well today and how is the weather over there
This to me is just the saddest time .Great singer has left us forever Levi Stubbs.To me the four tops will never be the same I've been a fan since 1966 .until the1980s god bless Levi but why should God get all the good Guy's bring him back we miss him and his strong voice
What love on stage, overwhelming
Soooo touching. RIP to all artists who've brought out the love through their music. God bless them all.
Mjchael Wilcock
After seeing the four tops singing My GIrl on the clip Live Friday ABC in 1981 and listening to Levi wounderful voice full of soul and engery it was a shock to see him after his stroke being pushed out onto the stage . I will always remember the four tops and Levi as one of the greatest motown artist as with so many of his kind that are also no longer with us gone but always remembered
wow so many, Florence, David, Eddie, Paul, Melvin, Ali, and so many more. I am so thankful I lived to see them all in their prime... thanks to Allah
I just love Levi´s singing. I am not a motownfan but Levi Stubbs was very special to me. When I was 18 in 1971 I bought a cassete on Stereo 8 to play in the car. It was Fourtops live album. I just loved it. The songs "same old song" Reach out " and the best "Sugarpie honeybunch" and som others. I remember that Diana Ross took a note in Sugarpie honeybunch 😍
Absolutely fucking heartbreaking...and beautiful.
yes what a lovely man he was; and he will never be forgotten. What a legend of GUY
This just made me cry ...RIP Levi Stubbs & Aretha Franklin 2 power houses!! 🌹❤️
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A beautiful Tribute to Levi. Amazing , him not doing well health wise and still blessing us with his amazing voice. We love you Levi. God bless you and keep you in his loving arms in heaven. So great to see them in this video giving them big love and support. Levi is missed by all four top fans.
Hello how are you doing today I hope you are doing well today and how is the weather over there
when you hear someone sing so beautiful you will hear it every day forthe rest of your life xx.
Mr. Stubbs had the most beautiful voice! Every time I see this video, it slays me. I'm sitting here crying. I wish great health to everyone! I miss Mr. Stubbs' voice!
For many years, Mr. Levi Stubbs resisted record label attempts to re-name the group, "Levi Stubbs and The Tops," (and he refused offers to star as a solo act because he was loyal to the group). Berry Gordy originally offered Stubbs the role of Louis McKay in the motion picture, "Lady Sings The Blues" (Billy Dee Williams accepted the part) but he turned it down because no parts were offered to the other group members. Also, he remained married to the same woman throughout his life. That is why you see the touching moments extended to him in the above video. Mr. Stubbs was a great man.
Absolutely. I am so glad you pointed out what a wholly decent person he was.
He was fierce
+High Crimes Wow what a great man. I never knew that. I have so much respect for him.
+High Crimes Loyalty was his middle name
High Crimes he was a truly wonderful man x
He still had that beautiful voice even then, R.I.P Mr Levi Stubbs...
Thank you Levi for that wonderful voice and your talent that you brought to this world. And to think he didn't want to sing lead coz he thought he wasn't good enough. I think that's what I read. Love you, brother and RIP.
Levi Stubbs, His vocals on the song "I Beleive In You And Me" One of the greatest Love songs of all time. I can't agree more !!! RIP Levi, you touched millions of people with this song, including me & my wife.
That hurt my heart to see him in that condition, love you Levi stubbs! One of my favorite singers.
god bless you levi rest in peace ..heaven needed a another voice
Absolute Legend.
RIP Levi .. singing with the angels !
There was only ONE Levi Stubbs. R.I.P. sweet Levi. We cherish each memory of you and that unmistakable voice.
R.I.P Levi Stubbs, such a great and fantastic singer. Brought me to tears sad to see him in this condition
Thank you Mr. Levi Stubbs and much respect is due, coming from a 70's baby who grew up listening the Four Tops....
Loved him since I was a little girl in the 60s. Baby I need your loving was my parent's song! R.I.P. xoxo
very, very emotional, singing right to the end, years and years of great memories, thankyou levi,you was the best.
I miss him also and all the great songs that he sang to the world..His sister married my uncle so I guess that would make him my uncle, although I didn't get to know him either but loved everything he sung..One of the Greatest Classic singers of his time..I'm honored to be in the family..R.I.P Levi :-(
What great entertainers of our day. Makes my hair rise on my arms when I hear them sing. What great memories they gave us.
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Amazing tribute to an amazing singer! So sad to see him in that state of health, but life must go on. He's in a better place! RIP Levi Stubbs
OMG This brings Tears to my eyes, big lump in my throat now, So beautiful, Levi's lovely voice, if he was alive today he would Return the Tribute to our Queen of Soul..who sadly passed away Today 16/08/2018..Levi & Aretha big fist to them both..👊💕🎵😢🌷🌷😇🙌🙏
Yes I agree with everything you just said, it truly shows you he was a man of honour to his peers a great voice he could of done it alone but he chose not too, I believe in love really does make me choke up, Amazing thank you for reply, 👍🎵🎵
To this day when l hear Levi’s voice l get a cold tingle that runs from my neck down my back, l am very receptive to emotions and voices and for me, Levi Stubbs was the greatest male soul singer ever. God bless and mayhe rest in peace
Great voice
I have every song by the Four Tops. They take me back to many different times from the late 60's and early 70's. You can breathe the times. They are one of the groups that have a impact on my childhood memories like my Dad's 1969 Fleetwood Brougham that had a fold down foot rest on the floor in the back, my first pair of Stetson's and more. God Bless Four Tops and Thank You.
OMG! This made me bawl like a baby!! Love me some Levi Stubbs The Four Tops, the best groups ever!!
to think levi stubbs ended up like this so sad loved four tops songs during my teenage yrs brings back so many good memories r i p levi you were a one off great singer no one of todays so called singers could hold a candle
Stay strong my brother. You are so very much loved. I love you.
No words to decribe Levi Stubbs was and always will he
The Greatest...
God Bless You Levi xxx
How in the hell can 24 damn people not like this?Oh they must be part of the 1980's generation.
+MusicLover Pearson I was born 1980 and I love him lol those 24 just some haters
Iman Williams
AMEN LOL
+MusicLover Pearson Amen, Brother. This video touches everyone who grew up with this music. I found this while in my office and my boss came in, watched it with me and burst into tears. He's a white boy from Mississippi!
+Lorraine Rolston thank you so much I don't care what race a person is anybody who watched this the tears will flow and the hairs on our body will stand up.It took all he had to sing from his heart he probably knew this would be the lady time he would sing in public again, when the cameraman pans out into the audiance you could see tears flowing from their eyes.
God Bless you Levi thank you always rest in eternal peace.👆👆👆👏👏👏👏😢☺
+Lorraine Rolston I'm a white man from Mississippi, and this brings tears my eyes. I grew up in the sixties in Mississippi playing in the first integrated blues - soul crossover band in the Mississippi Delta. This music comes from the soul, The Spirit, and everybody can feel it. It's colorless.
I like most of us here have never met Levi Stubbs, but I can surely say that before he departed from us that he was truly touched, humbled and grateful for the love that was shown to him. He felt the LOVE and frail as it was, his voice graced us and we're eternally grateful to have had him! RIP Levi Stubbs
This is one of the beautiful things that I have ever seen.
Wow, this was so touching! What happened to Levi?? I had the honor of personally meeting all of the 4 Tops some years ago when they performed at THE RADISSON HOTEL, MERRILLVILLE, IN. My professor Cousin Ed Gooch, Flugel Horn Player, was performing with their orchestra. Levi passed the mic to me in the front row audience to sing along with them, during their their awesome concert. He didn't even know that I was there with my cousin and didn't know me. After the show, my cousin took me back stage and I met them all. This is such a shocker for me!! God bless him.
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I believe in Miracles too. God bless these soul stirring singers...all of them. We miss you Aretha & Levi.😇
Wow, this brought tears to my eyes1
+Average Voter Smith The first time i saw this a few years ago just watching him singing and pouring his hear out with what strength he had left in him.He was affected by a stroke when this was recorded and this was his last performance.
Aretha, did it for Levi she helped him feel strong, four tops still live on in our house, 🙏
Diane Taylor mine to Diane
Looking at this 2 years later I feel a lump in my throat tears strolling down my face, So amazing so brave Levi..you truly break my heart singing with Aretha, such a beautiful tribute, 2 Amazing singers gone but never forgotten. 😢🙏😇
I know that's right
Two of the greatest singers ever right here I'm crying as I'm writing this. I still play both of theses great singers on my internet radio show Classic Soul and The Doowoop Hour me The Masterblaster RIP.
Worked for Levi Stubbs backstage at Wet N' Wild concert put on by Playboy Mag. in Vegas. He was kind, gentle and a true showman. RIP Mr. Stubbs.
John R. Kennedy Miss you and thanks for being so nice.
Levi Stubb's suffered a stoke. He was 74 when he pasted.
Shawna Szantor correction. He passed at 72. He was born in 1936.
one of my favorite singers..love you brother...we will meet again as Bill Evens wrought before his passing.
The love that they had for him shows in their faces and in the care they gave him on stage by wiping his tears away! We lost a great man and one of the best voices of all time!
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I love the Four Tops. I live in Australia and grew up to this music. This just made me cry. R.I.P LEVI STUBBS. We love you my brother.
Levi. Man what a class act. What a great voice till the end R.I.P. Wiping my eyes now.
Just seeing him there gives the impression he was such a sweet and talented man, more than I can say compared to what we called 'talented' in today's music industry like Miley Cyrus or Justin Bieber. RIP: Levi Stubbs, Audrey II.
FEED ME! 😆 🤣 😂
I have tried to watch this several ties and everytime I see Levi in the wheelchair I start crying so I have to leave.
Breaks my heart to see this great singer like this. But he had so much integrity. RIP Mr Stubbs.
The tears flow as two of our greatest heroes have gone! I always thought Levi was sooooo handsome.
Loved Levi...God given talent never to be forgotten. God bless him ♥️
Man, that's touching. Levi what you have done for us. Thank you.
I was blessed to see the Four Tops perform live in Vegas. I've always been a fan. It's a shame both Levi and his first cousin Jackie Wilson were taken from us.
...OMG!!...A CLASSIC OF THE LOVE, APPRECIATION, and FULL HONOR HE SO WELL DESERVED...THANK YOU!!
I am so gad that this individual walked among us & shared himself, his beautiful voice, his energy & memorable smile with us. I feel blessed to have seen his final performance & to know that even in his frailty, he was still giving to us. There are few people that we meet on our journey through life who actually touch you in a way that stirs your soul, & Levi was one of those precious few. The 4 Tops forever.
One of the Greatest !
indeed. I remember still waters, Bernadette wow he still sounded good even here.
Wow, teardrops are falling from my eyes. always loved Levi Stubbs.... precious just precious!
Praise God Mr Silk was a gift to us all🙏🏼You are missed 🙏🏼!!
(Ask the Lonely) my all time favorite!!