The Four Tops + The Temptations | Hitsville Honors | Motown Museum

Two of the world’s most iconic singing groups-the Four Tops and the Temptations-performed their legendary Motown hits back-to-back during last September’s Hitsville Honors celebration, part of our Motown 60 Weekend!

[@doloresjones2638]

The new groups aren't trying to replace the originals, because it can never be done, but they are preserving music from a time when music was about love and respecting it. These men can sing, we had the best in the fifties, sixties, seventies, and eighties, as far as good singers who sang LOVE songs and could truly sing, without being disrespectful, to themselves and women. It's refreshing to hear good quality lyrics, that isn't damaging to our spirits. Keep up the good work.

[@dillinghamfilm]

THANK YOU!!!

[@paulinelouison6933]

I commend these guys for keeping this music alive. Hope it's kept alive FOREVER!!! Will always miss the Legends!

[@veronicawebb2526]

Just saw them about one month ago and the performance was freaking amazing. You are 100% Correct. So great. So Great.

[@DJWOLFLIVE]

Facts

[@jaylene.turner6524]

Two originals are still with us. Otis Williams from the Temptations and Duke Fakir from the Four Tops.

[@yorstru]

Finally...somebody coming to see U otis ! Much love and respect given

[@rons9946]

one original member in both groups thanks otis and duke for keeping the temps and the tops alive

[@dorothyjones9132]

Yes thank you so, so, much for keeping the group and songs active.

[@barbaraedwards5138]

Oh I remember those groups during the time that my children were growing up and so was I they were so great I just miss them terribly those were the good days.

[@barbaraedwards5138]

We don't have groups like that anymore I miss them terribly those were the good days.

[@user-mw3cn1ph5f]

@@dorothyjones9132 make

[@williebowen2965]

HENRY Fambrough the last original Member of the Spinners.

[@amahra100]

I don't care how many changes they make in this group, they always keep the Temptation sound. They sound great. Temptations FOREVER!

[@faithgiacobbe4128]

😊😊😊

[@faithgiacobbe4128]

😅😅😊

[@wingchundragon]

Has to be hard for Duke and Otis singing without his boys they grew up with. God bless em

[@daffyduckfan4478]

They’re used to it.

[@jamesalford877]

Why does it have to be hard? I'm sure that they're doing it because they want to and not have to.

[@Am71919]

@@jamesalford877 it's always hard when you lose your best friends

[@jerryphillips5646]

Money 💰 is Money and you gotta keep it moving 💯 👌. Marshall of the Chi-Lites....Last Man Standing

[@williebowen2965]

@@jerryphillips5646 Don't forget Henry Fambrough the last Original member of the Spinners.

[@John.1010]

The Temptations base singer is singing in the basement for real!!!! He's pretty good. He's not Melvin, but he holds his own royally!

[@alanrogers2861]

OK we may not have all the originals here today but I'm sure you'll agree what we do have here is better than the crap that's produced today, keep up the good work guys Motown forever x

[@jeromefanning1157]

Great show

[@stevebainbridge5070]

I am now 67 and having listened and watched these icons do their stuff throughout my life I can admit I still get that same buzz I always have when their music starts

[@adcolt54]

Same here. 69 now and Motown was all I listened too.

[@roberttaylor6694]

MY GIRL the greatest song ever written!

[@Realmusiclover1957]

During this era of music, we lived in the greatest times on earth. Those who have, You know I'm not Lyin'. We're in The last days. It's all downhill now. So is the music. It was great while it lasted.

[@christinepadilla7773]

Still here

[@sanwilli2]

I grew up 40 miles north of Detroit, as a teenager in 60's, was blessed to have watched all these great groups come into their own!! Loved it!!

[@billwalker7556]

Two of Mowtowns greatest groups. Some of the finest music ever recorded. Music today can not and never will be equal to this music. No lip syncing here folks.

[@judithcampbell3354]

Thank you guys for keeping the Temptations and the Four Tops alive! They are the absolute best of the best in music! I’ve been a fan of both groups for the last 40 years! Much love and respect to y’all forever! 🔥💜🔥xx

[@bobbiegreengoss3463]

Yes they are

[@shirleyrobinson6914]

GREAT PERFORMANCE MS S. Robinson

[@davidoverholt251]

I love Duke is keeping the 4 Tops alive! The best Motown Group that ever recorded! But Levi Stubs was the voice I miss so much! Thank you Duke for keeping the Tops alive!

[@asthecrowflies737]

So great to see them! Been a fan of Motown for decades. There's nothing better!

[@Nudawg]

TEMPTATIONS FOREVER LOVE AND RESPECT FOR ALL THE LEGENDS MUSIC NEVER DIES AND WILL LIVE FOREVER🎙🙌🏽🙏🏽🎵

[@noraparker4137]

Profiles in Pittsburgh 🖤💛😘 VOTE NOW 💙 Truly a beautiful performance by shy Town brother Larry to Motown brother Otis. The theater was magnificent. And the men were truly amazing singing the great songs of the Temptation group since 1960. Thank you for giving me such a wonderful night and make me feel so special. Sister forever Nora Rose Parker Carter decade. Hallelujah amen

[@noraparker4137]

😘❤ thank you Detroit Michigan for having and keeping our Motown vocalists and musicians alive for the rest of us. Happy Blessed 2020 and HAPPY BLESSED BIRTHDAY to BROTHER Dr. Otis Williams . October 30th 2020😘💜💙❤🖤💛

[@annmarieclarke9107]

It's good to see that Ron Tyson is still with the Tempt the 2nd longest serving member barring Otis.

[@joecoulter7483]

My my said the spider to the fly jump n the real temps web and they r Dead Music is like elvin Bishop's song it lives on and on on and on on.

[@dianequinn2785]

JUST PURE MAGIC as always from the Temps and not forgetting the mighty Four Tops. Special mention to all the members that are no longer with us, will never forget you . God bless and thank you for all those magical memories RIP. Your fantastic music lives on ! THANK You Chris .

[@mperemokokahi4923]

This is Lefene from South Africa I have been a fan of the Temps for a period of 40 yrs. The group has made wonderful performances throughout their careers. Many more 🍰 thanx to Otis,Ali Woodson & Ron. Lefene Mokoka in Limpopo State South Africa

[@charlessterling6545]

These songs from back in the day, never get old

[@dorothyaguilar5639]

All Respect to them all the best of the best #4 Top"s and The Temptations Forever....💫👼...R.l.P. to those that have passed.......

[@evelynnstrickland1308]

A

[@lindad.7642]

Love the Temptations and Four Tops. Always

[@tonirobinson1365]

Thank you Temptations and Four Tops 2023. Forever.

[@kathyhayden2499]

Totally agree,glad I was young when these guys were around❤❤

[@neitajames6029]

God bless them for keeping the music going. Be honest how many still here looking for Eddie, David.we still see Otis and the one that replaced Eddie. I loved both groups. The four tops only one original left. I bought the DVD of both groups. Hearing this music before I could walk.. Every now and then I pop in those DVDs and watch both music. God has the others in heaven we all remember the originals and the ones who replaced them. No disrespect ain't nothing like the real thing. I watch because I remember they way they dressed, those dance moves the temptations did. The four tops were good too. Don't you wish there was a button we could push, take us back in time..I'm glad see these guys still carrying on.. Love, respect and positivity to all who loved Motown and the groups and good music that came out motor city. N.j.:-)

[@brilliantdiva5068]

💯FANS we must give the utmost respect and love to Levi Stubbs. Even when he could have easily demanded more money as the ultimate connoisseur preemptive leader/front soloist of THE FOUR TOPS, LEVI STUBBS ALWAYS DEMANDED EQUAL PAY AND PARODY FOR HE AND THE GROUP. TURNED DOWN THE NOD TO BE LEVI STUBBS AND THE FOUR TOPS. THE FOUR TOPS-ALWAYS A GENTLEMAN’S SUPERB CLASS ACT💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@wingchundragon]

Facts. The only group in music history to stay together. Only death separated them. They need a biopic

[@jenniferhammond632]

What a great man he was.

[@annmarieclarke9107]

Levi also gave the other fellows the opportunities to lead on some of their recordings and they refused.

[@sheiladavis6523]

@@wingchundragon Also The Dells the group made a pack that if one of the group member dies they would not replace that member & they did just that no replacement of any member of the group👏 & 👏when one original members died September 7 ,,2020

[@nelbispo]

I love Levi Stubbs, forever!

[@lindawyche6837]

WOW! My favorite two Groups. Sang Tempts and Tops! Yeahhhhh! Terry come on out (woo, woo)! Terry makes me smile. Thank You Otis for your faith and dedication in keeping the Group moving forward and still goi8ng strong! May the Creator continue to bless all of you. Great performance. Nobody can do it like those Legendary TEMPTATIONS. Love "The Temptations" Foreverrrrrrrr!

[@terrychawa7847]

I’m 34 and the temptations are one of the greatest things to ever happen

[@noraparker4137]

Profiles in Pittsburgh 🖤💛😘🎼🎤 This was such a wonderful show for me this morning Friday 12th of March 2021. Listening to The Four Tops and The Temptations in Michigan Theater was amazing and Fabulous. Each group made me feel glad to be alive this morning here in your beautiful voices and their bands playing behind them. The audience shows how much they still love their great vocalists and musicians. Nice to see Barry Gordon in the audience smiling down at both of them. Sister forever Nora Rose Parker Carter 🖤💛😘🙏🏿🙏🙏🏽😚

[@irinacalcea4594]

How About Stevie Wonder!

[@karencrowley616]

Love the temptations!!!

[@olschoolTonyCarter]

These guys been battling each other for a while now lol. The greatest rivalry.

[@ldbridges57]

The greatest group of all times. I love The Temptations!!!

[@traceyryan4655]

Sounds amazing to me xx ❤😢😢 it’s not about replacing anyone it’s keeping them alive and I sure am feeling that watching this xx great job xx ❤❤

[@karenstrycharz1499]

Incredible group that I always adored! The Four Tops & The Temptations were my favorite groups but I adored all the MOTOWN GROUPS & vocalists ! Nothing better than the Four Tops & MOTOWN!❤️

[@jimbosam1]

Love this sound , Best version of Suger Pie Honey Bunch !!

[@CAR105729]

look at Otis and Duke still at it after over 60 years...

[@violapinkgin]

Motown music will always be remembered. Even singers nowadays as they age they are now singing crooner music! The great singers back then will bring back memories. It was Better music than now!! ❤

[@davidoverholt251]

Such great memories this new group still shares with me! The Temptation Walk!!!!

[@nessa7062]

No matter what great talent sings in the group to preserve the music, we want to hear the Temps sounds forever!!!

[@TheACCars]

Great British pop group Take That

[@TheACCars]

Early 90s

[@davidoverholt251]

The Temps and the 4 Tops! this was my lovely Motown sound back in the 60's! Detroit AM radio played across to Cleveland, Ohio!!!! Leos Casino on Euclid Ave, , the Domino Bar on Prospect, the Versie Motor Inn, Euclid Ave. The best of friends, the best Blues and the Motown Sound in the 60's!

[@tommadane3550]

Now this is music never gets old.

[@annrogers1257]

Hard to put into words...wonderful but heartbreaking too....

[@thisislaflaretv5250]

What is heartbreaking

[@keithhicks3006]

@@thisislaflaretv5250 probably that they are all dead

[@blinko656]

@@keithhicks3006 Theris one left of the TEMPS. And one left from the $ Tops ..

[@AngieR82]

@@blinko656😪😪😪

[@AngieR82]

@@thisislaflaretv5250 Heartbreaking that some of the original members are no longer with us but still enjoyable nonetheless. I miss Levi Stubbs the most. How I wish I was Bernadette. There's no way on this earth he would've gotten away.

[@eddiewhitfield5898]

There will never be another David Ruffin one of the greatest singer of his time

[@johndarby2103]

Yes we love the music and the outstanding contribution both groups made. We are thankful that they can still perform and we thank them! Yes we love the original members and we recognize the sacrifices they made to keep their music alive for the enjoyment of all. Hans for the memories

[@bobbiegreengoss3463]

I miss the originals temptations I can listen to them all day they can never be duplicated I was so in love with Melvin that voice

[@cathyrichardson1254]

Love this music sense I was 7 yrs old. I’m 63 now it’s just as good now As it was then.

[@rights.2384]

✨✨✨👏

[@skinnyman1434]

Same here, born 8/8/58 and this was some of the BEST music of my life. The age of innocence was still intact and all our People's were still here. Thank you Lord for a wonderful childhood.

[@shaunpeacock6948]

There will only ever be one Levi Stubbs

[@jackhall9267]

Huge Temptations fan but I think Levi Stubbs had the sweetest voice of all the Motown acts.

[@yvonnebernhardt526]

I have listen to them since they made these records, I still listen to them, this is real music ... I love both groups. They are the greatest.

[@aimgrl2106]

Nothing like Motown! 🙌🏾

[@SJDunham]

Levi Stubbs, I didn’t grow up listening to you but as soon as I heard your first song I instantly loved it. I don’t even know how many smiles you put on people’s face but if I could give a guess you would probably have more money than Elon musk hahaha. With that being said I came to see your grave a few days ago and I’d like to just say thank you again for the amazing talent you showed us and for being a face for our city. R.I.P. Levi Stubbs I hope you and your group are having an amazing time up there in heaven as you use to back in the 60’s and 70’s, I hope that you are having those amazing concerts you use to play up there.

[@elizabethmcloughlin1984]

Temptations were the best. Still are & always will be.

[@paulinecatrickes9199]

My girl! My favorite song!!

[@grammalaura62]

Love to hear this music 🎶🎶🎶

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

God bless Otis Williams as a gift from God to still enjoying these loving story about what it feels sooooooo good hearing them singing oldies but true goodies linda j.☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️

[@deloresdodson2545]

Love them all

[@darlenehay261]

Love these 2 groups.. I've seen them so many times I can do all of their dance moves with them! ha!

[@sherryhelms2751]

Wish they would come to Toronto, Ontario, Canada

[@TheACCars]

Gary Barlow as a Take That

[@TheACCars]

You know by Robbie Williams

[@juliespencer1164]

Remember when they came to the UK . much love Guys from England. xx

[@baderinwa1]

I grew up on Motown, in Detroit. I saw the Temptations, Four Tops and other Motown legends , at the Motown Revue and other venues. Just because these two groups have one original member, in each of them, they are by no means the Temptations or the Four Tops. I would not spend my money to see them. I prefer to embrace the beautiful memories that I still have of the dynamic original groups.

[@hansilemke4298]

Habe heute erfahren dass diese Soul - Legenden bald in Deutschland auftreten. Ich bin dabei, entweder in Hamburg oder Düsseldorf. Großartig dass dieser Sound lebt. Eine musikalische Steigerung in diesem Genre gab und wird es nicht geben.

[@margittapaunov3197]

Ich bin auch dabei, am 30. Oktober in Berlin. It‘s so great. 🤩🎷

[@noraparker4137]

Profiles in Pittsburgh 🖤💛🖤🖤 WOW Temptations Group , Great Performance. Fabulous While Magnificent Suits. Voices Truly Amazing. Thanks Motown City, for this Beautiful Video. Theater is so Royal for Detroit Temptations Brother's in their House!!!🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤😊 Sister Forever 😘 Nora Rose Parker 🖤

[@noraparker4137]

Profiles in Pittsburgh 🖤💛🖤🖤 Fabulous Four Top. Great Motor City. Blessings to Motown Family. & Friends True Vocalists, and Dancers. Thanks for Sharing this Video. Bless You, Sister Nora Rose Parker 🖤💛😘😊

[@davidoverholt251]

The Great Otis Williams!!!! what a show.

[@johnbooth1556]

It must be hard covering these hits from the glorious days of Motown as, unfotunately, comparisons to the wonderful original recordings and group members are bound to be made.

[@howardthrongard640]

Well, the Temptations were great, but I think the Four Tops were the greatest. Motown was the greatest, and there were so many great groups. Of course, I loved the Supreme Supremes! (When I was a teenybopper, I was in love with all three of them.)

[@noraparker4137]

Profiles in Pittsburgh 🖤💛6-12-2020 Watching this Chicago Fabulous Vocalist, Reaching out to Thank You by shaking your hand on stage. When a great moments for me to watch two men when saying thanks and the other saying you're welcome. You're so special brother Otis I'm so is this young man. I learned something from you each time I watching someone stage. He teaching all these young men so they can follow in Your Footsteps. Sister forever Nora 🌹 Rose Parker🖤💛❤💙💜😘😊

[@blinko656]

One original left... Listening since 65...

[@karenstrycharz1499]

Me listening since ‘63 & “still listening!” Ha! They never get old to me & I will forever love ALL THESE BANDS & “THE MOTOWN SOUND!”

[@tyroneosborne2091]

The singers are very , very good , almost like the originals .

[@earvinlewis1]

Best lineup since the Phoenix Rising days...in my opinion

[@thedeefreds]

I saw this lineup live and it was incredible. They were in fire and Larry Bragg can flat out sing. It's shame he's no longer with the group.

[@earvinlewis1]

@@thedeefreds I felt that way when Theo Peoples left the Four Tops. I understood why (business first) but he really brought a good vibe to the group

[@irinacalcea4594]

How About Stevie Wonder next!

[@marigonzalez5581]

Soy de Argentiná ,,son de mis tiempos ,tengo 72; ,y amo música de mis tiempos .

[@jacquelineward6270]

Beautifully said and so very true❤

[@williamjackson6705]

I didn`t know that Keith David could sing. Whoever he is, did a good job with the Tops.

[@marekosolomona9390]

Thank God Duke and Otis is still holding it down for there groups, they the OGs in there groups

[@kimmassimo2302]

Oh I get goosebumps watching them guys any kind of Motown I just love Motown all of them that is the best music ever that's the best to listen to instead of that nasty on music

[@joeyburrell3207]

Who would’ve thought Otis, the founder, (though according to the movie, it was blue who arrange for Eddie and Paul to join them,) and did indeed had a smooth mellow voice, mostly just lend in on the harmony vocals, be last man standing. Keep going O! ❤👍👍👍

[@fredericjolycoeurderoy4542]

Toujours au TOP les FOUR TOPS !!! un groupe que j'Adore depuis les sixties et pourtant je vis en France et suis Français...La soul musique est une musique que j'aime ...!!

[@roderickjones1283]

ITS GREAT... BUT NOTHING LIKE THE ORIGINALS!!

[@fayetaylor9395]

Saw the originals then some of the replacements thru the years all great! Can relive big chunks of my life listening to all these guys 💝

[@HAHA-rm3ii]

It's not supposed to be like the Originals. It's about preserving the memory. God bless them!

[@catherineloveridge5584]

Booked to see you all in Manchester, England the start of this month but it has been delayed until next year, hope everything is good by then cos can't wait. Just brilliant 😀

[@tonypalladini1780]

We're from Montreal and I'm happy to say we just saw the Temptations and the Four Tops again in December 2023 in Boston, for the fifth time since 1972. They are still terrific though certainly not the original members of course, except for the legendary Otis Williams of the Temptations. Concerts we attended for these fantistic groups were held in Montreal, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Las Vegas and Medford (Boston). God bless them for all the wonderful memories we have of their music and live concerts.

[@user-lv2nh5qo2e]

Gone but not forgotten their music will live on

[@ulrikeamico5870]

Ich finde keine Worte einfach brillant♥♥♥

[@margaretguerriero5450]

Temptations are great

[@cassandrawilliams406]

WOW!!!!! Time for a Roast and Tribute. Long overdue for Duke Fakir and acknowledgement of The (Original) FOUR TOPS. It's on this December 2020. Stay tuned for more details. Presented by: W.E.T. PR Inc of Beverly Hills where we, "write it, edit and then tell it".

[@sherryhelms2751]

Is It going to be televised?

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

They are taking us to church sooooooo much love you can hear the love in there voices God at work 🙏 changes everything and people linda j.☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️

[@user-ts4zi3yi7z]

Too many women's in the world to think you are the only one👸🏽

[@ulrikeamico5870]

Was für eine Musik ♥♥♥ lch liebe es !!!!!!!

[@lafawnodon1889]

"Happy 60th Anniversary Temptations!!!"Otis Williams Founder/Original Hello To Guys Especially Ron Tyson!!!"

[@deidragreer4958]

I wished that I was there!😊

[@GaryJamesdaddy60]

I used to work at Disneyland as a .ride operator. After my shift I would watch them perform the whole week. And it wAs a nice pleasure to say Hello.

[@karenstrycharz1499]

How blessed you were! Wow! I bet you have the most incredible memories! Thanks for sharing them with us all! Loved both these groups!❤️

[@noraparker4137]

Profiles in Pittsburgh 🖤💛🎂 Happy Blessed Birthday brother Ron Tyson 🎂 my family was from Black mountain North Carolina and my grandmother and grandfather wedding witness. They sign their names, was in our Bible and they were m Mr. And Mrs. Mill's, WOW. We are truly family. Sister forever Nora Rose Parker Carter. Bless all of you my Temptations Brothers 😘💖💖💖💖💖

[@michaelcoffey7362]

WOW, very nice 😀

[@corysilva5150]

THE MUSIC IS APPRECIATED BUT AS EVERYONE KNOWS THE ORIGINALS CAN NEVER BE DUPLICATED.

[@evelienmase163]

Perfect music fantastic

[@paulinecatrickes9199]

Me too! From way back! The best!

[@user-nf5xd3rq9q]

No one can replace the originals

[@user-jj2ud4nf1v]

Especially ❤ David ruffin ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ he's the man 👞♂️💜💯💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@frederickburrell3603]

Just keep these legacies alive

[@user-nq8uc4bu7h]

My father is a legend in Mississippi and it's like the people don't recognize them as legend.

[@jamielove2326]

I grew up around this music my mom is 83 and my dad is 80

[@brendadodson674]

Love Terry Weeks and knew him when he was in the Air Force in Ks. He sure does know how to move.

[@piijay14]

As enjoyable as this performance was. I still miss Levi Stubbs, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Dennis Edwards & Ollie Woodson!

[@johnanders571]

Dont foget Paul and Melvin. What is wrong with U.

[@dorothyjones9132]

Yes I miss them too.

[@dorothyjones9132]

Yes the past singers of both groups are greatly,greatlymissed.

[@frankkidd4208]

@cooter I will always follow temptations and following them every since I was 16 years old I still have the first album that they put out God bless those that are not with us anymore but those that are still with us continue mr. Otis Williams I love you all I love that you put in my life Over the years my heart goes out to you you are the king of all kings together that beautiful and strong and will never be forgotten . God bless

[@bobbiegreengoss3463]

Me too

[@teneil31]

Levi Stubb's Ollie Woodson Denis Edwards Melvin Franklin David Ruffin Paul Williams and Eddie Kendricks rest in paradise

[@dillinghamfilm]

What about Obie and Laurence

[@dorothyjones9132]

Yes,all you guys were great and left the world wonderful,enjoyable music, that will last throughout generations,to come RIP fellas.

[@renatofariasdealmeida5386]

SENSACIONAL