(and this is by the Lord Almighty no OT!)

[www.history-of-rock.com] Nice link-nice introduction

...How come we never discuss these fellas?

Baboon Bro Wrote:
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> (and this is by the Lord Almighty no OT!)
>
> Nice link-nice introduction
>
> ...How come we never discuss these fellas?

Im cooking Mexican food ,soon I go to my girl...And Baboon I just love the 4 tops!!!even when I was a headbanger!!!Reach out!!!Seven rooms!!!Same old song!!all war horses indeed!!!ot maybe!!but live is short!!!

Standin In The Shadows Of Love, What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted...

The Four Tops is actually the first group that I really got into. The first time I heard Bernadette, I was BLOWN away. Same with Same Old Song. I still prefer their songs to the Temptations. But I like both groups.



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Reach Out I'll Be There.....One of the all time greatest songs ever...CLASSIC!!

Remember reading a Ronnie interview where he said the Stones often loosen up in the studio with Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever...



ROCKMAN

Walk away Renee!!!Cant help my self!!(under my thumb!!).

rooster, yeah its the same riff. Walk Away Renne is good. thats actually a cover. the left bank did if first. The Four Tops greatest hits CD I have is really good. I forget the name, Its a blue CD, it has almost 30 songs on it. a must have in any music collection IMO.

Seven Rooms!!!Baby I need your loving!!!!

you keep running away, STILL WATERS!!!!!!!

Hey and dont forget about Levi Stubbs' brother Joe who worked in the Falcons then that rockin' Motown gang The Contours....First I Look At The Purse...wild soul R&B..!!!



ROCKMAN

How embarrasing! I've never heard this band. Where should I start?

Erik, its a mo town group. THe CD i have is good. I forget what its called. just look for a best of or greatest hits with the most songs on it. The one I have has over 25 or something songs.

Loads of tips above. Rockman nailed no 1, as usual.
Erik: turn on Radio Guld web radio,

[www.guld.nu]
Click: Lyssna live!

They - my own station for which I've
been a freelance RJ since 00 (and since last minutes now plannin
a 4Tops special...) turned me on to this fab band...

Thanks ryanpow!

[www.history-of-rock.com]


[www.soulwalking.co.uk]



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That guy could really sing!!!And he loved the Stones!!!Levi



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yeah, no prob

First I look at the Purse'''rock''!!!very good version from J geils band also!!!Cheers!!decide to stay home!!

Yeah forgot about Geils version....ya wouldn't think sweet Smokey could pen these lyrics....

Some fellas look at the eyes
Some fellas look at the nose
Some fellas look at the size
Some fellas look at the clothes
I don't care if her eyes are red
I don't care if her nose is long
I don't care if she's underfed
I don't care if her clothes are worn
First I look at the purse!
Some fellas like the smiles they wear
Some fellas like the legs that's all
Some fellas like the style of their hair
Want their waist to be small.
I don't care if their legs are thin
I don't care if their teeth are big
I don't care if their hair's a wig
Why waste time lookin' at the waistline?
First I look at the purse!
A woman can be fat as can be,
kisses sweet as honey
But that don't mean a thing to me
If you ain't got no money
If the purse is fat....that's where it's at.
Some fellas like the way they walk
The way they swing and sway
Some fellas like the way they talk
Dig the things they say.
I don't care if they wobble like a...
or talk with a lisp
I still think I'm a good lover
if the dollar bills are crisp
First I look at the purse!
First I look at the purse!
First I look at the purse!
First I look at the purse!
I don't care if you got yourself a wrap
all I want is your pretty green cash
Bought me a suit, bought me a car
Want me to look like a hollywood star
Money, (Money!) I want money (Money!)
Baby, ain't no "why", baby (Money!)
I need money!
First I look at the purse!
First I look at the purse!
First I look at the purse!
First I look at the purse



ROCKMAN

Rockman Wrote:
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> Yeah forgot about Geils version....ya wouldn't
> think sweet Smokey could pen these lyrics....

> First I look at the purse
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> ROCKMAN



Awwwww but Rockman honey, I don't bother havin' a purse because I don't have any money to put in it. Does that mean you won't look at me?

Smokey did it!!!!Dont look back!!!Get ready..and many more..the soul poeet!!!

Thanks Baboon and Billy, too! I can't keep up with the pace of this thread.

Detroit



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if God can sing, he would probably sound like Levi Stubbs

A band that deserves a lot of respect and is about the only one who can rival the Stones for longevity (43 years with the same four man line up until Laurence Payton died in 1997)

Erik here's a cool lil double comp that came out in 2004....has a fair dose of all their hits etc....

Four Tops Anthology - 50th Anniversary HipO/Motown BOOOO488-02





ROCKMAN

Arrr RockGirl...forgive me didn't see your post...but I guess you'd like to see mine...!!!!



ROCKMAN

Absolutely terrific band.
The opening sequence of 'Reach out i'll be their is still brilliant.
Motown sound in 1964 was almost un-stoppable.

I highly recommend the movie "standing in the shadows of Motown". its about the band who played for all of mo towns groups. they were called the Funk Brothers.

One of the greatest recordings of all time is by the Four Tops. That record is the only reason I make sure to always have a turntable. The record has still not been released on CD. And the vinyl goes for a bunch on ebay. It is a live recording from the 60's at the Roostertail. Called "Live" , Four Tops. They do a version of "I left my heart in San Francisco" and I swear, everytime I hear those four part harmonies on that song I see God! It has got to be the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. They also do a killer rendition of "Ask The Lonely" where Levi tears it up. Of course they do all the other hits too but it is those two cuts that IMO are priceless. I wish they would put it on CD. Anyone has the cvhance to get the record, get it.

"...no longer shall you trudge 'cross my peaceful mind."

ROCKMAN