The Four Tops | Woke Up This Morning [[1955) [Unreleased]

[marv2]

From the very, VERY young Four Tops!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLpTiykMT0U

[arr&bee]

Very jumpy.

[marv2]

I think it was incredible how good they were from the very start. You can recognize their perfect harmonies and Levi's distinctive lead voice. Just amazing!

[johnny_raven]

This track was released on the CD "Street Corner Essentials"

[Nothing But Soul]

This song was originally a jump blues written and recorded by B.B. King in 1953. B.B.'s version featured a prominent horn section. The Four Tops' version has a very ingenious arrangement which replaces the horns with vocal harmonies. I'm surprised Chess records didn't release the Tops version at the time.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amLdS7KFEFo

[kenneth]

I never knew they recorded this kind of material even in their early days on Chess. I guess they really could sing anything. I absolutely love the "Breakin' Through" Lost and Found album. Their take on standards was just awesome and I appreciate the Great American Songbook more and more as I get older, I guess.

[copley]

Thanks Marv, most interesting.

[marv2]

Thanks Marv, most interesting.

You're most welcome Copley.