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Fourtopsbiggestfan
10-21-2018, 12:33 AM
October 17 marked a whole decade since my favorite has been gone. Certainly not the same old songs since the person who sang them has been gone.
marv2
10-21-2018, 02:40 AM
Here we are outside Swanson's Funeral Home on the day of Levi's visitation. [[L. to R.) Harry Weinger, Janie Bradford, Al Abrams and Marv.

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jaybs
10-21-2018, 05:34 AM
Really nice photo Marv, thanks for sharing.
marv2
10-21-2018, 09:56 AM
Really nice photo Marv, thanks for sharing.

You're welcome Jaybs.
snakepit
10-21-2018, 10:27 AM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mRLj4sikuL4

One of my favourites from Levi.
marv2
10-21-2018, 10:47 AM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mRLj4sikuL4

One of my favourites from Levi.

I love that song!
marv2
10-21-2018, 10:49 AM
Here's one that has Levi and the Tops singing with Aretha. I always felt this would have been a huge hit:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnmmG4lFC9E&app=desktop
Fourtopsbiggestfan
10-21-2018, 12:00 PM
Here we are outside Swanson's Funeral Home on the day of Levi's visitation. [[L. to R.) Harry Weinger, Janie Bradford, Al Abrams and Marv.

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Thank you for the incredible photo. I assume Levi looked good. I heard someone said he looked a little younger.
marv2
10-21-2018, 12:16 PM
Thank you for the incredible photo. I assume Levi looked good. I heard someone said he looked a little younger.

You are welcome. He looked like a king lying in state. Expertly trimmed beard, jet black suit and shoes and bright gold necktie.
rovereab
10-21-2018, 03:26 PM
I love that song!

One of my favourites too - it wouldn't be possible to put more feeling into a vocal.
snakepit
10-21-2018, 05:07 PM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uzB53rRTYgA
Another beauty from Levi
Fourtopsbiggestfan
10-21-2018, 06:28 PM
Been listening to NO TIME, MY LOVE KEEPS ON GROWING, YOU CAN'T KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN, MY FATHERLESS SON, BABY DUMPLING, WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE.
marv2
10-21-2018, 06:43 PM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uzB53rRTYgA
Another beauty from Levi

Another great song! Like someone else said, it is too short.
marv2
10-21-2018, 06:45 PM
I can listen to this one over and over.........


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ7LofzcGKw&app=desktop
marv2
10-21-2018, 06:46 PM
...and for a total change of pace....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLCXdK_sFi0&app=desktop
Encyclopedia Mack
10-21-2018, 07:43 PM
I love this version. They took it from a rock to a soul song.
Encyclopedia Mack
10-21-2018, 07:44 PM
RIP to Mr. Levi Stubbs. One of the greatest vocalist and stylist ever. Such a powerful and emotive singer.
tmd
10-31-2018, 09:31 PM
I have to correct you Encyclopedia Mack

The greatest vocalist ever
marv2
11-01-2018, 05:17 AM
I have to correct you Encyclopedia Mack

The greatest vocalist ever

Amen Tmd!!!!!!!
Philles/Motown Gary
11-02-2018, 12:10 AM
Here we are outside Swanson's Funeral Home on the day of Levi's visitation. [[L. to R.) Harry Weinger, Janie Bradford, Al Abrams and Marv.

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Really great photo, Marv! Thanks for sharing!
Philles/Motown Gary
11-02-2018, 12:21 AM
I remember, back in the day, a Motown fan commenting that they had seen the Four Tops performing on TV. The camera also showed Levi sitting in the audience in his wheelchair, crying. That was a tough one to hear. My heart went out to him, for sure.
jaybs
11-02-2018, 06:50 AM
I remember, back in the day, a Motown fan commenting that they had seen the Four Tops performing on TV. The camera also showed Levi sitting in the audience in his wheelchair, crying. That was a tough one to hear. My heart went out to him, for sure.

Tears still fill my eyes when I watch this DVD, and even more as you see the tears roll down Dear Levi's face.