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.
@nebur594 жыл бұрын
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 KZbin and he was right, it is very emotional.
@donnatennent484 жыл бұрын
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! 🌹❤️
@raddmann3364 жыл бұрын
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.
@marcomustang8762 жыл бұрын
Yes....they've been friends since teenage years !
@Ripplie2 жыл бұрын
@@donnatennent48 Let’s not forget the O’Jays!
@jaybee56593 жыл бұрын
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.
@MUSICENCYLOPEDIA2 жыл бұрын
He was a class act I met him in person before he suffered his stroke and he was down to earth
@gloriayoung236 Жыл бұрын
His songs helped Me thru a Lot of Trials in MY LIFE !
@ThePadders19 ай бұрын
Golly this is so emotional levi stubbs was the man bless him what a voice ❤
@TastaCherry8 күн бұрын
Amen and it is one of a kind heartfelt great beautiful everlasting music. Will be Forever
@jeffreygadson6 жыл бұрын
Now they're both together in heaven...RIP to Levi and Aretha
@MusicLoverPearson2 жыл бұрын
He's up there along with Renaldo "Obie" Benson,Lawrence Payton
@bernettabunny2 жыл бұрын
I believe in you and me
@josiewells61422 жыл бұрын
I love them both crying
@rashawnda-professor29996 ай бұрын
Duke just joined Ree, Lawrence, Obie and Levi in heaven yesterday morning. Duke made his transition yesterday morning
@mdfkgf10 жыл бұрын
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.
@gordonray30913 жыл бұрын
Amen
@cassandradennard63232 жыл бұрын
Right
@brendaparker6392 жыл бұрын
@@gordonray3091 EXCELLENT WORK
@bigb24942 жыл бұрын
He had suffered a stroke and was fighting cancer.
@JamesAHollandMusic Жыл бұрын
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.
@michellemacdonald38502 жыл бұрын
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.
@tamjac104 жыл бұрын
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.
@veronicawebb25262 жыл бұрын
This is so great 0n so,many levels. LOVE THIS.
@joywithjanahkakake53672 жыл бұрын
I agree, this was my group I loved them and Levi was the man with so much class.
@deborahmeredith64112 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed!❤❤❤❤
@ambassador85242 жыл бұрын
I teared up
@sitacooray39212 жыл бұрын
Me to I was bawling
@DorianGilmer8 жыл бұрын
RIP LEVI STUBBS 1936-2008. AMAZINGLY STILL HAD HIS VOICE. REAL TEAR-JERKER. GOD BLESS US ALL.
@wendylock309410 жыл бұрын
I love the way they're taking care of him. Most groups grow to hate each other, but they are showing genuine love.
@soulokeh614 жыл бұрын
Levi Stubbs total legend if this does not bring tears nothing will thank you levi
@curvy6c12 жыл бұрын
I never get tired of watching this missing them both Aretha Franklin and Levi Stubbs 🤗💗❤️🌷🌹
@danielheld181711 жыл бұрын
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.
@mikewilson26228 жыл бұрын
They say men don't cry well somebody lied that song will make you shed some tears Rip Levi Stubbs
@dirk95678 жыл бұрын
Mike, even more than " some " tears!!
@73lyfe966 жыл бұрын
Yessir! Even more now so
@73lyfe966 жыл бұрын
RIP Levi & Aretha
@dexterhunter22995 жыл бұрын
I cried a bit.
@sheiladavis65235 жыл бұрын
@@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
@raiderdanCA3 ай бұрын
Levi Stubbs was one of the great, powerful soul voices of our time ... I miss him to this day.
@susanjackson80049 жыл бұрын
We will never have another, Mr Levi Stubbs, God Bless you Sir, RIP.
@bernard489 жыл бұрын
Susan Jackson Levi Stubbs is probably, and will always be, the best male singer ever
@michaeloh62 жыл бұрын
This is, and always will be - one of the most touching and moving moments in music history. God Bless Aretha and Levi.
@gloriayoung236 Жыл бұрын
AWESOME 😢😢I LOVE THIS ❤️
@kevinjolly2299 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree.
@chanj1950 Жыл бұрын
This video always chokes me up.
@origvincecarter3843 Жыл бұрын
Ditto.
@cassandradennard6323 Жыл бұрын
Two of the Greatest singers love and them both they will always be Miss
@brodocbetty485610 жыл бұрын
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.
@angelagilliam15206 жыл бұрын
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.
@colinturner41585 жыл бұрын
Brodoc Betty pure class young ones of today take note how to behave and how to perform
@lesleybrett9065 жыл бұрын
Amazing man
@ethelcrunkleton61444 жыл бұрын
Amen
@win4man3 жыл бұрын
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.
@paxivet8 жыл бұрын
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!!
@paxivet8 жыл бұрын
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!
@DallasChesterville405 жыл бұрын
It was theo peoples
@raddmann3364 жыл бұрын
Peoples became the lead singer after Levi passed away.
@AnkhGirl4 жыл бұрын
Theo helped by carrying the melody with him...
@cordellhampton56644 жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY ❤❤❤ This was beautiful
@kendi81910 жыл бұрын
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.
@joeprendez96546 жыл бұрын
It was a man of God and the best singer ever
@sandymunroe59628 жыл бұрын
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..
@trubrit50363 жыл бұрын
I watch it on a regular basis, also. It lifts me up, and also reminds me of my own mortality.
@kendralynch99012 жыл бұрын
Your not the only one
@SuperMarioJustin48 жыл бұрын
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.
@moniquethornton18505 жыл бұрын
💖💖💖😘😘😘 REST LEVI
@teddybearakamastere.17765 жыл бұрын
There will never be another Levi Stubs, What a voice it can't be duplicated.
@yvonnevanommen-klaassen1731 Жыл бұрын
Wow there wil never be annother four tops are great singers
@kathyhayden2499 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree what a man.
@cherylsimmons33605 ай бұрын
And Never❤
@lepoetress11 жыл бұрын
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.
@gmst23610 жыл бұрын
Oh my, when Levi covered his eyes as Aretha came in, I went into tears. Oh my!! YES
@SearchingGirl0913 жыл бұрын
Truly Beautiful!.this made me cry.I saw them live in 1977 a wonderful memory God Bless you Levi xxx
@vandygirl8512 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Mr Levi Stubbs. One of the greatest singers ever. His voice brings back some old but good memories.
@mariaadele336710 жыл бұрын
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.
@vegasimplant92199 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! Love this song and watching Levi start singing, well I just started crying. Man what a touching moment. RIP Mr. Levi Stubbs.
@charlieparker98542 жыл бұрын
Levi Stubs had the best voice. That sound “WOW, none other has ever been like it.
@gloriayoung236 Жыл бұрын
LEVI, LIKE NONE OTHER❤
@tinadavies41956 жыл бұрын
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.😍
@mechcavandy9868 жыл бұрын
Some of these young hip hoppers could take a lesson in humility, loyalty and soul from this man.
@Sjweavermarketingconsulting7 жыл бұрын
Amen to that, this was a legend and good man!
@MUSICENCYLOPEDIA2 жыл бұрын
FACTS!! I met him and Obie and they were very down to earth. Classy
@sharonsimmons13252 жыл бұрын
Love Aretha Four Tops together. Loving on each other.Much 💜 love always.
@beatriz0458 жыл бұрын
Im crying!, Love you forever, you are in God´s heaven dear Levi!
@stanjeffrey32127 жыл бұрын
I'm crying too from this old white guy, love you Mr. Stubbs, and always will, Rest in Peace
@groundhog7134 жыл бұрын
Yep, and he's breaking bread with Lawrence and Obie...
@Thebuzxpress12 жыл бұрын
Aretha has one of the greatest sets of pipes to ever grace this planet, Levi an amazing voice, your loved all over the world now and forever.
@Bochanable11 ай бұрын
The tears flow as two of our greatest heroes have gone! I always thought Levi was sooooo handsome.
@rashawnda-professor29996 ай бұрын
Levi was battling cancer and had suffered a heart attack and stroke but still manage to maintain his stage presence, humor and sing his signature ballad that was covered by Whitney Houston. Class Acts. Now he's finally singing with his musical brothers Lawerence, Obie and Duke who made his transition yesterday in heaven.
@markschneider44726 ай бұрын
One of the best!
@anthonyeisenhower99608 жыл бұрын
I don't cry easily...but I just couldn't help it on this one.
@princeparish50015 жыл бұрын
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
@msbcheet6041 Жыл бұрын
😭😭😭I'm moved beyond words. We love and miss you Mr.Stubbs and Ms. Franklin, profoundly.
@georgeklimes10 жыл бұрын
That's some love on that stage and in that audience!
@davidoverholt2512 жыл бұрын
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!
@secretsquirrel89032 жыл бұрын
I second that bro.👍🙏
@botigerberg8304 Жыл бұрын
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 😍
@leanidis3009 жыл бұрын
Heartbreaking to see Levi in that condition, may he rest in Peace..............
@dleronabeckwith65746 жыл бұрын
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. 💞
@highcrimes915310 жыл бұрын
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.
@edmondutleyjr.450410 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. I am so glad you pointed out what a wholly decent person he was.
@sheilapalmer2249 жыл бұрын
He was fierce
@Njderig9 жыл бұрын
+High Crimes Wow what a great man. I never knew that. I have so much respect for him.
@will74099 жыл бұрын
+High Crimes Loyalty was his middle name
@siobhanwalsh71828 жыл бұрын
High Crimes he was a truly wonderful man x
@ShaylaShay-gg8ks9 ай бұрын
Rest In Peace to the legends Aretha Franklin and Levi Stubbs❤👑💙👑
@tombeyer3759 жыл бұрын
Soooo touching. RIP to all artists who've brought out the love through their music. God bless them all.
@ajcool246410 жыл бұрын
This was so beautiful. This truly made me cry.
@Kellykleinman19 жыл бұрын
Teary-eyed everytime I watch this. RIP Levi!!!!!
@michaelwilcock653011 жыл бұрын
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
@aduniubaka804110 жыл бұрын
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
@tonycanabal16596 ай бұрын
The song was called When She Was My Girl but he would have been great if it was My Girl.
@victoriaburns51289 жыл бұрын
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 ♡
@dashriprock346811 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fucking heartbreaking...and beautiful.
@gkmannheim10 жыл бұрын
What love on stage, overwhelming
@imjust1derful10 жыл бұрын
THIS WAS SO SPECIAL, AND PRECIOUS
@teddybearakamastere.17764 жыл бұрын
Yes it was
@PJ-ub5bd11 жыл бұрын
I have watched this over and over again and I cry every time. Aretha and Levi were good friends and they showed their love for each other whenever they performed together. Aretha thank you for you are the Queen of Soul. RIP Mr Levi Stubbs
@donaldhsmiley57233 жыл бұрын
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!
@chanj1950 Жыл бұрын
July 2023 and I still cry. There will never be another. ♥️
@dangelosmith49666 ай бұрын
And now Abdul Fakir. Rest in peace to the legends ❤🙏
@mymanhemi36108 жыл бұрын
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
@joecaroselli58583 жыл бұрын
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.
@LoveScarlett201110 жыл бұрын
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 :-(
@amsaafir19 жыл бұрын
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?
@charliejones79956 жыл бұрын
Malik Saafir is
@yvettegranville64486 жыл бұрын
Malik Saafir Amen
@brendawilder90183 жыл бұрын
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.
@ericmoore87622 жыл бұрын
Hello how are you doing today I hope you are doing well today and how is the weather over there
@skippettit40146 жыл бұрын
Praise God for Aretha and Levi and the other Tops--for the love and respect they show each other and the GREAT music they brought us..
@JLJ504HD6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Levi Stubbs and much respect is due, coming from a 70's baby who grew up listening the Four Tops....
@Dreamer46Fun10 жыл бұрын
He still had that beautiful voice even then, R.I.P Mr Levi Stubbs...
@stesmith73735 ай бұрын
Sleep well , reunited in Soulful heaven. Levi Stubbs the greatest male vocalist of all time. ❤😢
@donnatennent484 жыл бұрын
This just made me cry ...RIP Levi Stubbs & Aretha Franklin 2 power houses!! 🌹❤️
@ericmoore87622 жыл бұрын
Hello how are you doing today I hope you are doing well today and how is the weather over there
@stevenharding622610 жыл бұрын
when you hear someone sing so beautiful you will hear it every day forthe rest of your life xx.
@dianetaylor94268 жыл бұрын
Aretha, did it for Levi she helped him feel strong, four tops still live on in our house, 🙏
@yvettegranville64486 жыл бұрын
Diane Taylor mine to Diane
@dianetaylor58515 жыл бұрын
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. 😢🙏😇
@Coco-ok2ym4 жыл бұрын
I know that's right
@Mavid2311 жыл бұрын
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!
@cordellhampton56644 жыл бұрын
I definitely cried
@ericmoore87622 жыл бұрын
Hello how are you doing today I hope you are doing well today and how is the weather over there
@johnr.kennedy65659 жыл бұрын
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.
@johnr.kennedy65659 жыл бұрын
John R. Kennedy Miss you and thanks for being so nice.
@shawnaszantor38506 жыл бұрын
Levi Stubb's suffered a stoke. He was 74 when he pasted.
@kayandaeddings48035 жыл бұрын
Shawna Szantor correction. He passed at 72. He was born in 1936.
@anetterichard2389 Жыл бұрын
Still love these guys in 2024.
@sondrasmith26912 жыл бұрын
There was only ONE Levi Stubbs. R.I.P. sweet Levi. We cherish each memory of you and that unmistakable voice.
@porshaanderson43075 жыл бұрын
That hurt my heart to see him in that condition, love you Levi stubbs! One of my favorite singers.
@ChetLindsay11 жыл бұрын
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!
@debonaireslots2 жыл бұрын
Mr Levi Stubbs and the Queen Aretha Franklin... two of the greatest voice to sing may they RIP
@mariaadele33679 жыл бұрын
yes what a lovely man he was; and he will never be forgotten. What a legend of GUY
@amsedelm8 жыл бұрын
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.
@COBStudios10 жыл бұрын
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
@kevincerce50563 жыл бұрын
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.
@sierria648 жыл бұрын
god bless you levi rest in peace ..heaven needed a another voice
@MusicLoverPearson9 жыл бұрын
How in the hell can 24 damn people not like this?Oh they must be part of the 1980's generation.
@imanbwilliams8 жыл бұрын
+MusicLover Pearson I was born 1980 and I love him lol those 24 just some haters
@MusicLoverPearson8 жыл бұрын
Iman Williams AMEN LOL
@lorrainerolston57348 жыл бұрын
+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!
@MusicLoverPearson8 жыл бұрын
+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.👆👆👆👏👏👏👏😢☺
@catdaddy33028 жыл бұрын
+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.
@nicholasyorkshire734410 жыл бұрын
One of the Greatest !
@aduniubaka804110 жыл бұрын
indeed. I remember still waters, Bernadette wow he still sounded good even here.
@leeclarke36428 жыл бұрын
very, very emotional, singing right to the end, years and years of great memories, thankyou levi,you was the best.
@JaxBlade15 жыл бұрын
Truly a great man great singer great everythin especially loved him as Audrey II
@averagevotersmith33269 жыл бұрын
Wow, this brought tears to my eyes1
@MusicLoverPearson9 жыл бұрын
+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.
@wanttruth13778 жыл бұрын
Stay strong my brother. You are so very much loved. I love you.
@Debbie-z5x10 ай бұрын
Could this get more sadder, Levi and Aretha RIP this is some tear jerker! Love every bit of this video can’t get any better than the Four Tops and Aretha, beautifully done love this song!❤❤😢😢😢
@HaloZ10127 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Levi Stubbs, such a great and fantastic singer. Brought me to tears sad to see him in this condition
@TallDocK13 жыл бұрын
Great to hear true legendary annointed singing gifts. Levi was pure gold even when ill. Take note new generation.
@musicfan329010 жыл бұрын
A beautiful talented man
@tombomb894110 жыл бұрын
Absolute Legend. RIP Levi .. singing with the angels !
@caz39494 жыл бұрын
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
@granmcarlton12 жыл бұрын
Great voice
@CANCERBREATH8 жыл бұрын
I've watched this video so many times.... I have cried so many times... And I've said it so many other times... All people that were born and lived and grew up listening to this voice of "GREATNESS" are the luckiest people on earth... If I truly was there among the crowd, I would've jumped on stage and hugged that man and kissed him and thank him for all his wonderful songs his voice and what he has offered to the music industry of MOTOWN and most above all to us his fans... There shall never be another Levi Stubbs,there shall never be such another voice (in my opinion) ever on this world to reach all ranges and depths of our hearts and emotions. You shall always be remembered and loved!
@katherinecole-esparza26068 жыл бұрын
I have watched this so many times. I grew up in Oakland and listened to Motown as a young girl, to this day I love the artists music and Mr. Stubbs is one of my favorites
@kayandaeddings48038 жыл бұрын
Richard LaFile right? I agree totally. I didn't start listening to the four Tops until I was almost 2 or three years old. My grandmother was a huge fan of Levi. I must tell you that when the little shop of whores had the premiere, he didn't want to leave any of his bandmates out. He was also a team player from what I have heard. Which means anything he did, they had involvement too. May this man rest in heavenly peace.
@davidoverholt2515 жыл бұрын
What great entertainers of our day. Makes my hair rise on my arms when I hear them sing. What great memories they gave us.
@ericmoore87622 жыл бұрын
Hello how are you doing today I hope you are doing well today and how is the weather over there
@darrylevans44012 жыл бұрын
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.
@francescogeo9 жыл бұрын
im crying man......will always remember you Leviiii
@justsayin18907 жыл бұрын
OMG! This made me bawl like a baby!! Love me some Levi Stubbs The Four Tops, the best groups ever!!
@dianetaylor94266 жыл бұрын
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..👊💕🎵😢🌷🌷😇🙌🙏
@dianetaylor94266 жыл бұрын
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, 👍🎵🎵
@BillFEILHAUER-bu7go11 ай бұрын
I cry so hard every time I watch this, I can never get to the end. Soul mates till the end.
@jimmylipsjaymo10 жыл бұрын
I am in tears after this. Truly one of the great voices to ever have been heard and we all have been so blessed to have been touched by such a rare gift.
@ericmoore87622 жыл бұрын
Hello how are you doing today I hope you are doing well today and how is the weather over there
@gastro20096 жыл бұрын
That church run at 5:19 tho- OMG Aretha, we love you.
@anjelheaven6 жыл бұрын
I still was stuck on 3:20 - 3:26!
@ste12345675410 жыл бұрын
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
@lynneforsyth82313 жыл бұрын
Levi Stubbs our loss is Heaven's gain..Aretha and Levi God bless xx❤❤❤
@TheDdasty9 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest black singers of all time
@434800009 жыл бұрын
+Damon DeCree One of the greatest singers of all time, PERIOD!!!
@eaman3046 жыл бұрын
paul travers Ditto!
@pauledwards43913 ай бұрын
Was a teenager in the 60's, the 4 tops were may favorite group, God bless them all, loved this made me a 74 year old cry 😢