10 years since the death of Levi Stubbs

[Fourtopsbiggestfan]

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]

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.

[jaybs]

Really nice photo Marv, thanks for sharing.

[marv2]

Really nice photo Marv, thanks for sharing.

You're welcome Jaybs.

[snakepit]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mRLj4sikuL4

One of my favourites from Levi.

[marv2]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mRLj4sikuL4

One of my favourites from Levi.

I love that song!

[marv2]

Here's one that has Levi and the Tops singing with Aretha. I always felt this would have been a huge hit:

[Fourtopsbiggestfan]

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.

Thank you for the incredible photo. I assume Levi looked good. I heard someone said he looked a little younger.

[marv2]

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]

I love that song!

One of my favourites too - it wouldn't be possible to put more feeling into a vocal.

[snakepit]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uzB53rRTYgA
Another beauty from Levi

[Fourtopsbiggestfan]

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]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uzB53rRTYgA
Another beauty from Levi

Another great song! Like someone else said, it is too short.

[marv2]

I can listen to this one over and over.........

[marv2]

...and for a total change of pace....

[Encyclopedia Mack]

I love this version. They took it from a rock to a soul song.

[Encyclopedia Mack]

RIP to Mr. Levi Stubbs. One of the greatest vocalist and stylist ever. Such a powerful and emotive singer.

[tmd]

I have to correct you Encyclopedia Mack

The greatest vocalist ever

[marv2]

I have to correct you Encyclopedia Mack

The greatest vocalist ever

Amen Tmd!!!!!!!

[Philles/Motown Gary]

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.

Really great photo, Marv! Thanks for sharing!

[Philles/Motown Gary]

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]

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.