Duke Fakir: "I'll Be There: My Life with The Four Tops"
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, Duke Fakir, the last original living member of The Four Tops, visited the Detroit Public Library to discuss his new memoir. Here he appears in conversation with Kathleen McGhee-Anderson as they delve into topics about their writing process, Duke's life, the founding of The Four Tops and their legacy, and what they uncovered in preparing for this book.
In "I'll Be There," Abdul 'Duke' Fakir with Kathleen McGhee-Anderson present a remarkable and heartfelt memoir about the last surviving member of The Four Tops. 'Duke" reveals anecdotes from the group's formation, to their years working with Berry Gordy at the legendary Motown Records. While the Four Tops became one of the most celebrated R&B groups of all time, their extraordinary musical success did not shield Fakir from marital distress, soured investment deals, struggles with sobriety, and the sudden loss of his brothers.
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Sad news that Duke died yesterday. Great memories, soundtrack of my youth. RIP Duke and thanks.
Rest In Love, Sir
Abdul Kareem "Duke" Fakir
December 26, 1935-July 22, 2024
"The Four Tops" - "Still Water Runs Deep"
Thanks for the best music of our lives......
Thank you for being "The Keeper of The Castle."
Hope there will be a movie about the wonderful Four one day. RIP to Levi, Duke, Obi,Larry.
Love how Duke Fakir when speaking of Levi Stubbs he speaks of him in the present.
I had been counting the days until Mr. Fakir's book was released, got it and read it in a day, and now this fantastic interview. Quote 'When you stick to the truth, it ain't hard to keep telling the same story'. Now them's words of wisdom.
Great interview ❤️
R.i.p Duke !!!
I am not at all surprised to hear the Four Tops had a strong spiritual bond. To the great I AM belongs all glory!
Fantastic!! Duke is amazing
Yes he is
The Four Tops are my favorite Motown group hands down the first time i heard I'll be there it blew my mind i kid you not i listen to that track at least once every day them guys have the best harmony together I'm 40 years old and I'm just starting to realize how important that era was for the people much love to you guys ❤️✊🏾
I met obie of the tops. Many years ago got all.their.autograph ...be side the temptations I love the4tops.... my favorite song is you.keep running way
@@MikeAdams-dc9ib wish i could've met them
This was EVERYTHING I EXPECTED FROM THIS INTERVIEW & MORE!!!! MR. FAKIR ELOQUENTLY LAID IT OUT IN THE MOST ENTERTAINING & INFORMATIVE WAY!!!!🤗 I WAS PARTICULARLY IMPRESSED WITH HOW HE TOUCHED UPON LAWRENCE PAYTON'S VOCAL ARRANGING TALENTS, WHICH I AS A SINGER, ALSO POSESS. ALSO LEVI'S SOULFUL SINGING, & "OBIE'S" STAGE MOBILITY TOO!!!! 🤭 BUT WHAT (REALLY GOT ME) WAS WHEN HE MENTIONED THOSE ANGELS SURROUNDING HIM, THAT WOMAN TOOK ME BACK THE THE JAMES BROWN MOVIE: "GET ON UP" WHEN (AUNT "HONEY") TOLD A YOUNG "JB" ALMOST THE EXACT SAME THING!!!! KUDOS TO ALL INVOLVED IN THIS AWESOME INTERVIEW!!!!🥰
I bought the book as soon as I heard about it. An amazing insight into the lives of 4 super-talented men who had a united vision, passion and determination. They didnt have things easy but they supported one another, and their bond and belief paid off. They've left an incredible legacy. The "new" line-up is great but my heart will always be firmly with Levi, Larry, Duke and Obie. Thank you all - you've given me great pleasure for 60yrs. ❤
Must have been a great experience to have a brotherhood, friendship, and career last a lifetime.
Brilliant interview! I am one of Mrs. Fakir’s former students. She is on the list of my favorite childhood teachers... Bless her for her patience with us, and bless Mr. Fakir for this sit down🙏
Great stories from Duke, the Four Tops had an amazing bond. Still Water Love is one of my favourites of theirs.
P E A C E : ) Love is the Answer
Great interview!!! I saw Duke and the 4 Tops last Dec with The Temptations. It was awesome !!!! Thanks for your longevity and artistry Duke!!!
Sad to see and hear this. The ones who helped to build are leaving day by day. Mr.Fakir you made history. Thank You for setting an example.
Pronounce his name correctly Please!!!
Abdul Kareem "Duke" Fakir
Must have seen The Tops more than a dozen times in different parts of the country . They were the greatest .
Duke 🕊🌹🎶🎤
This was So nice.. Thank you for this..
Magical sound magical performers
Motown was special it was one of the music genres I grew up with the four tops and the temptations were great may all those that have passed RIP and thank you thank you duke
Thank you Mr Duke I truly enjoyed your testimony, great memories, you guys was the best. David Ruffin and Levi Stubs, when they sing had a cry in there voice. The only two that can literally cry. And sing beautiful love it. Thank you for sharing
They put on a fantastic show indeed!!
RIP What a beautiful interview ❤
I'm so glad that I got to see this it was awesome
Fantastic listening to one of the all-time greats like Duke. What a great story....And my favourite Tops' song is Bernadette - so glad he spoke about that great track. We were blessed to have the Four Tops in our lives. Their music influenced me from the age of 6 and I listen to them nearly every day.
excellent documentation of music and history. Hope the library can do many others
GOD bless you sir🤗
And thank you for sharing!🎶
I really like the Four Tops. I bought records, went to concerts, and bought his book and the book
the Holland brothers wrote. I liked both. I heard that Duke has decided to retire. When he does that will end the original Four Tops. Sad but the group continues. I respect them for the commitment to each other. We don’t find that any more.
SUCCESS IN. A ROLL
One of the greatest respectful groups of the Motown family. I don't care who had addictions you couldn't tell because those Brothers stayed together until the end💞💞💞💞🙏🏽🙏🏾
I preferred the Four Tops to the Temptations...Levi Stubbs was a beast
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I'm so amazed of his praise to his mother this Why Mr DUKE IS SO AND HAS BEEN BLESSED A ND SUCCESSFUL HE WAS OBENTINCE TO HIS MOM AND TO GOD RIP MR DUKE NOW YOUR SINGING FOR GODAND WITH THE TOPS REACH OUT I'LL BE THERE CLASSY SHARP REAL MEN AND MENTORS😂 LOVE ❤️ YOU!!!! MS DONNA
This is wonderful.
@@arethaborden-davis4906 THANK SO MUCH
I grew up with his daughter Farah.
Oh my GOD!! at 23:26 he said he was in Cleveland!
21:32 Love is always the answer
I'm in
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I would love to find an autograph copy of this book. Does anyone know how to find one??
If you didn't know any better, you'd think Abdul Fakir founded the Tops, wrote all their hits, managed the group, etc., etc., etc.. Without Levi, Lawrence, and Obie, Duke can say anything.
It's ironic because when The Temptations movie came out, family members of the Temptations who had passed had many issues with Otis' version of the Temps Story. And now here it is with the Tops.
This should have been done when they were all with us. Also, I wonder if surviving families will see profits from the musical if it happens.
I'm a life long fan of the Tops, but.............
As friends of some of their descendants, everything he has said has been corroborated.
Him and Mary Wilson were lovers when he was married.
Mary Wilson slept with a lot of married men. She also slept with Tom Jones and Steve McQueen.
Not, he was with Mary before he was married
Was that him who was the 2nd vocalist in "Ain't no woman like the one I got"?? I'm 90% sure it was.
“Like pages in a letter” and “I’m a lonely man when she’s gone” was his lines in ‘Ain’t No Woman Like The One I Got’. He was smooth with the vocals
No. You're thinking about the late Lawrence Payton. Duke never sung any leads. He was just like Otis Williams just a back up.
They stayed together very Loyal as group no ego like the Temps now that is why the Temps did fair well they were selfish.
It was David Ruffin who was selfish!
Barry Gordy tried his best to get Levi to have a separate billing like Smokey Robinson, and Martha Reeves. Well, that sure as heck didn't work. From what Duke said in one of his live concerts. Levi says, shiiiiiiit!. Leave all of this? I'm staying with my brothers. Now that is loyalty at its finest.
Tops were tops!!!!!!!This book is dreadful,a missed opportunity..
Life long Tops fan,sadly the book is rubbish
That's kind of harsh.
This book is terrible
@sickvokals WHAT????😮PLEASE EXPLAIN🙄🙄👀👀
Nothing like being honest lol
You are entitled to your opinion. I bet you are white and jealous.
Rest In Love, Sir
Abdul Kareem "Duke" Fakir
December 26, 1935-July 22, 2024
"The Four Tops" - "Still Water Runs Deep"
Thanks for the best music of our lives......
Thank you for being "The Keeper of The Castle."