Tavares - Whodunit • TopPop

Tavares (also known as The Tavares Brothers) is an American R&B, funk and soul music group composed of five Cape Verdean-American brothers. Born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, they would later move to New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Tavares is:
• Butch - Feliciano Tavares, born 18 May 1948.
• Chubby - Antone Lee Tavares, born 2 June 1945.
• Pooch - Arthur Lee Tavares, born 12 November 1943.
• Ralph - Ralph Viera Tavares, born 10 December 1942.
• Tiny - Perry Lee Tavares, born 24 October 1949.
1975 turned out to be their most successful year chartwise, with a Top 40 Pop album (In the City), the No. 25 hit "Remember What I Told You to Forget", and their biggest hit, the Top 10 Pop/No. 1 R&B smash "It Only Takes a Minute", which was later successfully covered by both Jonathan King and Take That, and sampled by Jennifer Lopez. They parlayed this success into a spot as an opening act for The Jackson 5. KC and The Sunshine Band was also on this tour. "Minute" was followed by a string of hits: "Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel" (1976), "Don't Take Away the Music" (1976), and "Whodunit" (1977, another No. 1 R&B hit).
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Broadcast date: 1977/4/12
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AVROTROS is a Dutch radio and television broadcaster, founded in 2014 from a merger of AVRO and TROS. From January 1st, 2014 the name of the merged broadcaster was used in joint programmes. AVRO was founded in 1923 as the Netherlands first public broadcaster. TROS started broadcasting in 1964. Toppop was a weekly AVRO pop program that was aired between 1970 and 1988.
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TopPop was the first regular dedicated pop music TV show in the Dutch language area. Dutch broadcaster AVRO aired the programme weekly, from 1970 to 1988. Presenter Ad Visser hosted the show for its first fifteen years.
World famous music artists performed on TopPop: ABBA, 10CC, Bee Gees, The Jacksons with Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Earth & Fire, Queen, Golden Earring, Boney M, KC & The Sunshine Band, Chic, Donna Summer and many many more.

[@kimwright8768]

Beautiful Song Whodunit From Tavares Who's Still Listening In 2024 ❤️

[@simonfarron5130]

Me love it saw them live BRILLIANT !

[@patriciacrosby5053]

This girl, from New Bedford is♥️♥️🙏🙏🇺🇸

[@WesleyGarland]

I am. Sactown CA.

[@user-wo9fb4dy5e]

I was 14 when this hit the UK charts I’m 61 now whooosh 1977 the year previous Heaven must be missing an angel both songs makes the years roll back to happier times hot summers life was simpler then and I had all my family all around me sadly most have all gone now. My old dad was right life is fleeting .

[@alfredomorenoespinoza9412]

1977 .... what a year for me !!!

[@tammiewcade2652]

This is what music sounds like. Love those outfits. It was always better when you did not mind reenacting your best groups.

[@peggysue913]

“Kojack, won’t you bring her back”! Ahh..memories!

[@joycope980]

Whodunnit I grew up listening to these guys Tavares legendary ❤️

[@joycope980]

Yes I could listen to these guys over and over till the cows keep coming home, Ataahua. ♥️

[@user-fx3yr4ss8e]

I always love Tavares music

[@bernadettegriffin8569]

These guys were very, very talented. Great harmonies and good looking fellas to boot.

[@desmondmorrison7317]

Old School music will never die

[@bernadettemurtagh8117]

Too true.

[@loveyu2778]

👍🏽👍🏽

[@caroldriehorst1165]

I still love them❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-fx3yr4ss8e]

The most underrated group

[@nevezraynevez1308]

I am from Rio!!!,,,, Tavares,,,Tavares,,,,Tavares....Forever in my heart....

[@peterevans3839]

These guys were so brilliant and beautiful and have brought so much joy with their music thank you so much from a kid from Manchester

[@hankyo100]

Indeed, indeed !

[@nancywood9531]

Love this Tavares song in 2022. They sound fantastic. But then I love all their songs. Can't watch them enough . RIP Ralph. ⚘🙏🕊⚘

[@desmondmorrison7317]

Love Old School R&B music it's the best music ever today's music is just trash

[@robertdegrandis5180]

You hit the nail in the head, brother.

[@rockandroller8352]

yes sir

[@byrenwynn9728]

Not all of the todays music

[@robertdegrandis5180]

@@byrenwynn9728 most in rock, rap and pop. Take care.

[@susanbaker1233]

Best music ever x x

[@docdre1100]

This is an old school banger. Tavares is one of my favorite groups. I’m 57 y/o now and still rock with them.

[@bernadettemurtagh8117]

Me too.

[@darhyllacy2026]

Incredible group!

[@deanrideout1275]

Me

[@konductor268]

..l remember this song..yeah..!!..1977 school Santiago de Chile ❤🇨🇱🎵..

[@rossanacifuentes3133]

Not music like that anymore..lovely tnis..!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@carstenfrank3612]

Timeless fantastic❤❤❤❤❤ groovy dance music of the 1970ies

[@ernestgutierrez99]

Tavares !! The best !!!

[@zuzellogan5613]

LOVE the way they dressed on stage, and how they danced , it was awesome. This music is priceless! I am dancing together with the great Tavares Woo-whoo! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🎶🎶🎶

[@marymatulaitis5903]

@zuzellogan5613. I agree, the dancing is awesome. The Temptations and others did that too. Love it!

[@Keesh.1154]

Rip Ralph😭😭

[@kimwright8768]

The Tavares Brothers ❤️🔥

[@robertporter2902]

Love the 70s 😎

[@joanneallen5407]

this lady love loves loves this song even after all this time and 75 years old im busting a move OWE OWE my kids are worried SCREAM

[@Alexxxxir]

The wonderful and so sorely missed time when songs had singable lyrics, memorable melodies, great ACOUSTIC/string/brass arrangements, featured singers with REAL chops, REAL musicality, highly entertaining and very original. Back in those days songs also had so much absent these days so-called "foot-tap factor". Artificially boosted "popularity" of trash acts like Bieber or Lady Gaga won't ever approach the musical geniuses of the by-gone era or the 60's, 70's and 80's.

[@Hertfordshire247]

To be fair and I agree with most of what you say but, at least Lady Gaga was original and different. I am not sure what Bieber brought to the table but that is comparing apples to pears.

[@michaelcrockette3881]

I also believe there was more originality with the 70’s music but it’s always been that the previous generation feels that their music is better than the present generation which is why I always hesitate 2 criticize today’s music.

[@stevenpauley7084]

They don't make music anymore just noise and wrap which leads too where

[@BABYWOLF--1966]

I agree with you son 💯

[@Alice-cl9cf]

why is everyone in the comment section of old songs so bitter

[@ruthbrown5094]

Bring back the old music anytime love it

[@bernadettemurtagh8117]

Always!

[@deanrideout1275]

Well what are we waiting for then let's go back right this minute

[@ruthbrown5094]

Hi yes i guess we can go back

[@lindaholding9324]

Yes it was a beautiful time of music and dress I certainly have not forgotten.

[@N2LADIES55]

Lead singing brother has a golden voice, so talented.

[@victoriarogers3977]

Love them to this very day!!

[@CynthiaMoriarty]

I loved these guys. Great music and class.......

[@barbaraherr9553]

am 61👍 But this music bring me back in the good all soul times❤

[@eddiet2]

The writer of this song knew how to write a song!

[@Posteo1983]

Hola. Se basó en la canción " Searching " - The Coasters ( 1957 ) Un abrazo.

[@themovement62]

Memories

[@blackstarnow3714]

Name one modern day artist that will still sound fresh in 30 years time?

[@bernadettemurtagh8117]

What? From today's rubbish. Not a chance.

[@lamonthamilton667]

THAT'S funny did you guy's hear him 😂😂😂yuk yuk hee hee!

[@user-co2xp1qh9p]

J adore encore et encorebisousxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@gilloera8912]

I'm bopping to this jam, and 73 and still kickin

[@bernadettemurtagh8117]

Me too! And loving I can still move.

[@stevenpauley7084]

Go girl

[@juanpanola8113]

Good song, back 70's.

[@oscarmejia7340]

That's great music since I was a little kid I have been playing like the first day God blessing brothers.

[@Posteo1983]

Hola. Este hermoso y clásico tema pop disco fue escrito por Perren y otro autor , quienes se inspiraron en la canción " Searching " - The Coasters ( 1957 ) Para Tavares , esta dupla compuso " Heaven must be missing an angel " , también. Muy buen video. Excelente. Gracias por subirlo. Un abrazo cordial , maestro. Saludos desde Chile , Sudamérica.

[@andrewhubbard4044]

Brilliant tavares God bless them all I love bunch dancing is fabulous what a mover

[@karnallsop9673]

Another good one by Tavares, they did some Brilliant music! Super 70's.. Still sounds amazing 2021! 💝

[@lucybel3615]

I love this group especially Ralph and may he RIP he passed on 12-08-2021 2 days before his 80th birthday😭😭😭

[@deanrideout1275]

Very very sad

[@BABYWOLF--1966]

Sorry to hear that Lucy 😞 😔 thanks for letting me know

[@karenmacdonald5209]

Tavares is my very favorite..especially this song

[@TG-12]

LOVE this song! Tavares was a CLASS ACT!😎 2020!😍

[@user-fx3yr4ss8e]

Sweet Melodious music May the departed Rest in peace

[@lifesahike1679]

True talent, Brilliant

[@liammcelhinney6451]

Sheer class!! Faultless!! Harmonies are on a different level. What a fabulous outfit these guys were!!!😃

[@Nostalgic-Lady]

Not to mention their outfits - those collars! Wonderful - those were the days ... Just fab.

[@tomfaulkner6616]

@@Nostalgic-Lady 70s nothing too outre!

[@susanophield7310]

absolutly love Tavares all there tracks are awwesome

[@geoffreyhitchins8262]

Love this song , Tavares you were great the 60s 70s great music so happy to lived through this time , hits dont really compare now

[@heythere6002]

One of my favourites.. Oct 2020❤️

[@decacards5250]

I was in grade school when this song came out, I always thought it was such a fun song.

[@gmyep72]

Still sounds good in 2020.

[@michelelaraia7358]

Agree

[@michelelaraia7358]

@@Tiffany.1970 me2.had More than a woman single w/ b-side "Keep in touch" as a gift/hommage(homage?)to my Newtron stereo in 1981 when I used to have it.a caress and a pat to your cat/s.I 'm a bit like the singer kinda guy without the moustaches.one of the brother was in Italy the corner Lola Falana's husband.🙋🇮🇹

[@annetteellams687]

@@michelelaraia7358 li

[@michelelaraia7358]

@@annetteellams687 ?

[@katarinakorbasova2702]

Will never sound bad 😉

[@celiatawora1263]

Love this group,their song is very catchy great group n they are fantastic

[@desmondmorrison2401]

One of my favorite Tavares songs a real classic this is real music

[@juliestrutt6953]

Fantastic

[@sweetlatina53]

Traverse sang there there hearts out this music is the greatest ever in history soft classic R&B soul sweet sexy voices they can dance and dress to kill, this music will live decades threw years to come and I’m so in love with it listen to it 24/07 start my morning there sexy chocolate me ,thank you keep the music coming 💜

[@deanrideout1275]

I love their voices

[@user-fx3yr4ss8e]

A beautiful song

[@esperanzacarreno3599]

Gracias por compartir estos vídeos que son bellos recuerdos son Únicos TAVARES.. irrepetibles, grandiosos

[@karenmacdonald5209]

Tavares the best

[@mikerivera3419]

Great song

[@abeerkoury5924]

Best songs ever

[@vanderleyramis1493]

Whodunit!!!! Wonderful song!!!

[@celiatawora1263]

❤ this song Tavares beautiful lyrics, sorry to aboutR a Ralph RIP

[@lauravecera4126]

Love this song

[@JuanCarlosMora-p8l]

Great times...músic withh a High feeling..

[@sergioviniciogonzalezzeped9826]

pasaran los años, y siempre escucharemos buena música, de buenos cantantes ¡¡¡

[@BABYWOLF--1966]

Mi tambien mi amigo

[@rockandroller8352]

this is great music

[@rosesuarez3372]

It's the 1st time I heard this song, 😁🤔

[@user-sh8hp2wt1y]

This song brings back so many beautiful memories that run down my cheeks.

[@luanamatthews9700]

Dad's sounds🙏💙

[@user-nn6mm5jw3i]

Идеални сте, момчета! Удоволствие за мен. Благодаря!

[@MissFiyah1]

Big Tune!

[@capismama2922]

Man, watching these videos make me want to dance SO BAD. It was growing up, watching performers like these guys that taught me to dance, and people said I was good. Now, I'm lucky to walk, but that desire to dance is still there, especially listening to music like this.

[@brendaeaston1397]

Yes I too 💃🏾 danced the night away then , today I thank God I’m still able to with the help of my walker 🙌🏾. God bless you 🙏🏾🤗👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@philipkinsman322]

Ditto, life can sometimes be unkind.

[@BeastMode-gv3ng]

"Everyone in the room look shady" 😂 I know thats right!

[@1951janchri]

Tavares brilliant

[@dfreardon8407]

To keep odors out of my home I'm selective about who I invite over. But this a great legendary song from a time gone by.

[@anac1726]

Still so awesome

[@user-fx3yr4ss8e]

A well written song Uniquely Yours

[@mizogdiz]

Love ❤️ this 👍 right blast from my teenage past brilliant.

[@altagraciarodriguez8358]

Desde que lo oí por primera vez, me gustaron todas sus canciones, pues el grupo domina muy bien el escenario, todos son muy talentosos, todavía me sigo deleitando con su música, reciban saludos afectuosos.

[@altagraciarodriguez8358]

Deseándoles mucho éxitos para todos los integrantes del Grupo Taveras, el Señor les bendiga a todos.

[@francohippo62]

Sempre grandi

[@davidbloxham9920]

Awesome group!!

[@carlospereira8299]

A fiel Vero Happy with this music

[@Dolores5000]

Love them tons

[@mariastocks6880]

Awesome .... you guys are great .... love your music just want to dance 💃 .... wow done it again ..... the Aussie Girl 🤗🎊🎉🎊💃😔

[@sonjalimbrick4576]

I remember this

[@carpediumace]

amazing lyrics great show take me back to when music had a message xxxxxx

[@williambrown1480]

Beautiful music video love it. Thank you

[@roberttaylor90y76]

I must dig out a cassette album of Tavares greatest hits it has this track .70.s music .right on.

[@soniaalboresi243]

I ❤ Tavares

[@Debpboxers]

Takes me back to the 70s the other place club liverpool stanley street with me mates lulu and jean happy days.xx ❤❤❤

[@Cuteo05]

I love this

[@deanrideout1275]

Me to

[@joseantoniomiranda2979]

Great song of Tavares they talk about all the TV famous detective characters!! Very funny!!

[@FunkMasterRio]

My 2nd most favorite Tavares track. I love watching these cool cats perform 😍👍

[@elbendecidoone3892]

Beautiful song.

[@wilmadesouzaramos7188]

Adoro eles!!!

[@TheBluesmanBlue]

🎼🎶🎵🎤 Tavares brothers at their best

[@umbertotucci1970]

Years before Saturday night fever when everybody got to know them... Great band. Great years the 70's

[@anthonytaylor7928]

They were well known waay before Saturday night fever what are u talking about

[@umbertotucci1970]

@@anthonytaylor7928 this is what I said. Perhaps you relate to USA? I can assure you in Europe not too many knew about Tavares

[@barrys4922]

On man, I love these guys!