The FOUR TOPS "OWN" This song !!! The Original Version...and THE BEST !!! Even the song's WRITERS , Sandy Linzer and David Wolfert., said so. They stated in a 2001 interview that young songwriters, referring to the song, told him: "Oh, you wrote that Whitney song." He claimed, "I said, 'That's not really a Whitney song,' and play them the (Four Tops) original. Their mouths drop open. No one is going to sing that song like Levi-ever."
Not only was he the greatest lead singer ever, he was the best ever, & when you have the best, you can't get any better than that, I truly loved him, hecwill be sorely missed, RIP Levi❤❤❤❤❤❤🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️love you Dee
He had the voice of an Angel, the best ever, no one & I mean no one would ever be able to fill his shoes, they don't make them like Levi Stubbs..... RIP sweet Levi. ❤❤❤❤🙋♀️🙋♀️Dee
Not only was Levi the greatest lead singer ever, he was the best, & when you have the best you can't get any better than that, he had the voice of an Angel...... I truly loved him so much, the greatest voice, ❤❤❤❤🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤🙋♀️🙋♀️loved you so much.....RIP Levi..... love you Dee
This beautiful song was released in 1983 by the Four Tops, Levi owned this song!!! I miss him SO much and all the rest of the Tops. Only one remains with us.
WHITNEY AND LEVI, well..my opinion is that this guy is tremendous and super original, he owns the song, of course. it's... wonderful, it's definately wonderful. But also the gorgeous and magnificente Whitney putted her heart on it and... comparing to some other artists revisted version's to golden songs, Whitney for sure at least made some justice and I would never throw away her version. They're both AAAMAZING!!! and suuuuper missed 😓😓
So beautiful, never have I heard this version. I miss him like it was just yesterday. There will never be another Levi, he was just so unique and his voice,was like no other. Only one Four Top with us and I wish Duke the very best. Levi was the one for me, love you and miss you.
@@cyefan Thank you for sharing this treasure. Levi Stubbs was one of the best soul singers of all times. Aretha Franklin said it best at his last performance: World class singer & world class gentlemen! God Bless Levi! R.I.P.
This is the most beautiful song I've never ever heard a song sung like this it knot the hell out of me and it will always be my song I love you FOUR TOPS
As a youngster listening to the Four Tops records, I was 11 years younger than my brother, never did I think I would to get to meet them, interview them, and for Levi to become like a Father figure and such an amazing Family. Just saddens me that such as this version which Levi takes to Church are never released and also the Norman Whitfield album project which was the last Levi recorded has never been issued and lies on a shelf.
wow!! lucky you!! any great little stories or insights you can share about levi? he's my all time favorite...I just love him even though he's been gone for eight and a half years. never will be another levi stubbs...he is and will remain always unrivaled!!
@John B Sheffield ....Could you possibly say WHY on God’s green earth would anyone relegate this to a shelf and not share with their (the Four Tops) fans and the Four Tops certainly did and “DO” still have fans.
I listen today July 6th 2022 I ask God why and where is this angel ,I feel so sad, but there is a reason the angels took him ,love you Levi your voice is truly amazing ,thank you guys.
Love it. My chosen Wedding song and one of my all time favourites (loved it since the 80's) but I never heard this version before. Wow... Nice.. Really Nice !!!
Comparing whitney and Levi's versions. Is like comparing apples or oranges. Hell, I love oranges more. Levi at the time of this recording was at his peak as a vocalist.His phasing the emotions he bought to this song made it his song forever. Now Miss Houston give her credit for even having the gaul to take on what was a monumental task of even doing justice to this song. Was she so full of herself? Was she the victim of bad advice? Or did some executive just want to see her fall on her face. We will never know.Any way I give her credit for trying!
I believe in you and me I believe that we will be in love eternally Well, as far as I can see You will always be the one for me Oh, yes, you will I believe in dreams again I believe that love will never end And like the river finds the sea I was lost, now I'm free 'Cause I believe in you and me I will never leave your side I will never hurt your pride When all the chips are down I will always be around Just to be right where you are My love, oh, you know I love you, boy I will never leave you out I will always let you in To places no one's ever been deep inside Can't you see that I believe in you and me But maybe I'm a fool to feel the way I do But, I will play the fool forever Just to be with you forever I believe in miracles And love's the miracle And yes, baby, you're my dream come true I was lost, now I'm free My darling, I believe in you and me See, I was lost, now I'm free 'Cause I believe in you and me Oh yes, I do, I believe in you and me
Tiffany Young Mine also........... Sadly my wife recently passed away, this was OUR song.I play it daily to remind me of MY LOVE FOR HER.I know she is HEAVEN smiling when she hears it.
This is not his original which is truly beautiful but this alternative version is beautiful too this guy had a voice on him. Loved 🥰 me some Levi Stubbs
Correct, Linda. This version has never been officially released. I thought people would be interested in hearing the different ending to the song. I do really like this version, but I prefer the original, as well. IMO, Levi's voice was the greatest to come ut of the 60's Soul//R&B world.
@@JimD56 i actually have both versions and yes that church ending really does give you goose pimples. Lol 😝 he was such a good person as was all the TOPS. Wish they would do a real biography on him and the tops using actual footage and real documentary
@@lindacromartie4951 I was fortunate enough to have known the guys, and I became friends with Levi and Lawrence, more so than Duke and Obie. Levi was a big Frank Sinatra fan, and I used to furnish him with rare Sinatra recordings and performances. Great guy! Anyway, I agree with you, there should be a real documentary. No question.
Beautiful version, but I still prefer Whitney's....her voice was amazing....nobody did it like Whitney...the best EVER... What's better about this version is the retro sound it has....
Levi Stubbs and the Four Tops recorded this beautiful song before Whitney Houston. The Unmistakeable sound of Levi Stubbs. God bless and RIP
Goosebumps. Nobody like Levi Stubbs.
Levi OWNS this song !!!!!!!!
yes he does...amazing
Levi, miss your wonderful voice so much, together with your three brothers there will never be the likes of you again.
Im in heaven when Levi sings this song i miss him so much
Great song- Levi one of the all time greats
I never heard this version before. It is truly wonderful
Yes it is...
Makes me so sad when I hear Levi's voice on this tune, he's so sadly missed, RIP
Levi's signing with the angels now, thanks for memories Levi!
The FOUR TOPS "OWN" This song !!! The Original Version...and THE BEST !!! Even the song's WRITERS , Sandy Linzer and David Wolfert., said so. They stated in a 2001 interview that young songwriters, referring to the
song, told him: "Oh, you wrote that Whitney song." He claimed, "I said,
'That's not really a Whitney song,' and play them the (Four Tops)
original. Their mouths drop open. No one is going to sing that song like
Levi-ever."
honey please don't fool yourself. The fact that Whitney owns the song is just too overwhelming that somebody can't handle and stay forever bitter.
So beautiful, a classic
Oh Levi i miss you so much xx
Levi, you're gone but never forgotten.....SIP Mr. Stubbs.
nobody could do it like levi=- he is missed !!
Dan Moran very beautifully done
Not only was he the greatest lead singer ever, he was the best ever, & when you have the best, you can't get any better than that, I truly loved him, hecwill be sorely missed, RIP Levi❤❤❤❤❤❤🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️love you Dee
It sure was
He had the voice of an Angel, the best ever, no one & I mean no one would ever be able to fill his shoes, they don't make them like Levi Stubbs..... RIP sweet Levi. ❤❤❤❤🙋♀️🙋♀️Dee
So many ppl don't know about this version. Whitney should have shouted him out. This is sublime
Whitney never gave credit to anyone but Clive and family
Beautiful song...r.I.p
One of the greatest romantic love songs ever. I am one who speaks for millions.
We miss you Mr. Stubbs.
One of the best love song of the century's
love this version by levi
Not only was Levi the greatest lead singer ever, he was the best, & when you have the best you can't get any better than that, he had the voice of an Angel...... I truly loved him so much, the greatest voice, ❤❤❤❤🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤🙋♀️🙋♀️loved you so much.....RIP Levi..... love you Dee
This beautiful song was released in 1983 by the Four Tops, Levi owned this song!!! I miss him SO much and all the rest of the Tops. Only one remains with us.
SENSATIONAL BEAUTIFUL HEAVENLY AWESOME AMAZING WONDERFUL!!!!!!
But did you like it? LOL
Absent from the body,but present with the LORD.Thank-you,JESUS!!!!
Levi you will never be forgotten.
WHITNEY AND LEVI, well..my opinion is that this guy is tremendous and super original, he owns the song, of course. it's... wonderful, it's definately wonderful. But also the gorgeous and magnificente Whitney putted her heart on it and... comparing to some other artists revisted version's to golden songs, Whitney for sure at least made some justice and I would never throw away her version. They're both AAAMAZING!!!
and suuuuper missed 😓😓
Two legends
My Lord... the music of old... yes ... jey...
So beautiful, never have I heard this version. I miss him like it was just yesterday. There will never be another Levi, he was just so unique and his voice,was like no other. Only one Four Top with us and I wish Duke the very best. Levi was the one for me, love you and miss you.
Allison, so glad you like that version. It was recorded for an LP called Hot Nights in 1985 that was never released. Levi is incredible on it.
@@cyefan Thank you for sharing this treasure. Levi Stubbs was one of the best soul singers of all times. Aretha Franklin said it best at his last performance: World class singer & world class gentlemen! God Bless Levi! R.I.P.
LORD!! LORD!! Thank you God for sharing and allowing us some time with this beautiful soul and glorious voice you blessed him with.
Best version ever. Thank you Levi for a wonderful world of music.We love you.
Levi..thank you for sharing your voice with us...we love you..we miss you but we will never forget you. RIP Levi xx
This is the most beautiful love song ever
Fantastic song.
lost my wife to the horrible cancer three months ago. oh my god what a song, what a voice. xxxx
Put your headphones on turn up the volume and sit back and enjoy the voice of Levi Stubbs.
Best Song Ever...Miss You Levi!
Daniel Jones very good song
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I'm here again. I can never get enough of his voice. This I dedicate to Earl.RIP Mr.Stubbs.
God I love Levi and his magical voice, miss him and the other three guys so much,miss them so much RIP Levi man, god bless you.
Duke is still singing!
Levi you will always live forever god bless you
My lord. Rip levi. no one will ever sing this song greater than you. sorry whitney. you my girl and all.
I wish i grew in a generation that created music like this not just "versace versace "
This Group was one of the classiest during their times, you had to love Levi, Absolutely they are timeless!!
Levi makes this his own
Mary Gooch it WAS his. the Tops had the hit with this year's before anyone else.
Love,love,love this song RIP Levi wonderful voice, want this played at my funeral.
What a wonderful song!
This is the most beautiful song I've never ever heard a song sung like this it knot the hell out of me and it will always be my song I love you FOUR TOPS
As a youngster listening to the Four Tops records, I was 11 years younger than my brother, never did I think I would to get to meet them, interview them, and for Levi to become like a Father figure and such an amazing Family.
Just saddens me that such as this version which Levi takes to Church are never released and also the Norman Whitfield album project which was the last Levi recorded has never been issued and lies on a shelf.
wow!! lucky you!! any great little stories or insights you can share about levi? he's my all time favorite...I just love him even though he's been gone for eight and a half years. never will be another levi stubbs...he is and will remain always unrivaled!!
@John B Sheffield ....Could you possibly say WHY on God’s green earth would anyone relegate this to a shelf and not share with their (the Four Tops) fans and the Four Tops certainly did and “DO” still have fans.
June 6: Happy birthday Mr. Levi Stubbs (1936-2008) Thank you and God bless. RIP, Singer.
Love this song. The word say everything I feel about the woman who loves me . and 0 lyrics me.
A true LOVE song......BEAUTIFUL
I listen today July 6th 2022 I ask God why and where is this angel ,I feel so sad, but there is a reason the angels took him ,love you Levi your voice is truly amazing ,thank you guys.
Rip Levi thank you for the wonderful music you blessed us with
So beautifully sung. My absolute favorite love song.
Beautiful song
Love 4Tops so much...
Beautiful...
Greatest baritone ever
Love it. My chosen Wedding song and one of my all time favourites (loved it since the 80's) but I never heard this version before. Wow... Nice.. Really Nice !!!
They were tops indeed!
I just love the this song!! someone special sent it to me 7.5 yr ago. it's beautiful!
beautiful.
great Respekt for one of the greatest version.... thx Levi ....RIP
lawd have mercy...Levi Levi!! My My My
I know. i'm in love!
yes yes yaass
Miss You Levi !!!!
This Makes The Greatest Talent Show Song For Me, UA-cam!
where did this version pop up at!!!! this is too great not to be released!!!!!!!
Amazing song and version ! I really enjoyed This so much!!!
Wow 😢absolutely beautiful 🙏🏿🌹
Comparing whitney and Levi's versions. Is like comparing apples or oranges. Hell, I love oranges more. Levi at the time of this recording was at his peak as a vocalist.His phasing the emotions he bought to this song made it his song forever. Now Miss Houston give her credit for even having the gaul to take on what was a monumental task of even doing justice to this song. Was she so full of herself? Was she the victim of bad advice? Or did some executive just want to see her fall on her face. We will never know.Any way I give her credit for trying!
My wedding song..I love u Bryan..xo jenn
Love both versions!!! ❤❤
Best version EVER .. Whitney who? ..
Ughhh! Can't you show some respect pls! If you like this version then i respect your opinion, but there's no need to hate on Whitney or whatever.
Act like you KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BECAUSE WE ALL DO!
RIP-LEGENDS!!❤❤❤❤
So so beautiful. Look up Pink Slips featuring Evan Wright singing this. Gives me chills.
All of those London concerts over the years(and Bognor)thanks Tops.
I cried to this version
Nicely donr
This was my wedding song 8. 13 06. BEST DAY❤❤
I believe in you and me
I believe that we will be in love eternally
Well, as far as I can see
You will always be the one for me
Oh, yes, you will
I believe in dreams again
I believe that love will never end
And like the river finds the sea
I was lost, now I'm free
'Cause I believe in you and me
I will never leave your side
I will never hurt your pride
When all the chips are down
I will always be around
Just to be right where you are
My love, oh, you know I love you, boy
I will never leave you out
I will always let you in
To places no one's ever been deep inside
Can't you see that I believe in you and me
But maybe I'm a fool to feel the way I do
But, I will play the fool forever
Just to be with you forever
I believe in miracles
And love's the miracle
And yes, baby, you're my dream come true
I was lost, now I'm free
My darling, I believe in you and me
See, I was lost, now I'm free
'Cause I believe in you and me
Oh yes, I do, I believe in you and me
My wedding dance song
Tiffany Young
Mine also........... Sadly my wife recently passed away, this was OUR song.I play it daily to remind me of MY LOVE FOR HER.I know she is HEAVEN smiling when she hears it.
love it makes me cry
Levi ...the Man
Whitney love you but have to take Levi Stubbs
on this one may you both rest in peace
timeless!!
👍
Happy Birthday Levi 😎
Love bunnies :)
this is for my wife and me
Where did you find this?
Papo Padilla my Parkslope love..
are you related to the Padillas in Colorado
OMG 😍😍😍😍😍😱😱😱😱😱
Levy my first Love greatest Levi
Since when did Audrey II have a heart?
Hervorragend
This boy had a voice e Levi ?????/
This is not his original which is truly beautiful but this alternative version is beautiful too this guy had a voice on him. Loved 🥰 me some Levi Stubbs
Correct, Linda. This version has never been officially released. I thought people would be interested in hearing the different ending to the song. I do really like this version, but I prefer the original, as well. IMO, Levi's voice was the greatest to come ut of the 60's Soul//R&B world.
@@JimD56 i actually have both versions and yes that church ending really does give you goose pimples. Lol 😝 he was such a good person as was all the TOPS. Wish they would do a real biography on him and the tops using actual footage and real documentary
@@lindacromartie4951 I was fortunate enough to have known the guys, and I became friends with Levi and Lawrence, more so than Duke and Obie. Levi was a big Frank Sinatra fan, and I used to furnish him with rare Sinatra recordings and performances. Great guy! Anyway, I agree with you, there should be a real documentary. No question.
wow
Feed me Seymour.
Beautiful version, but I still prefer Whitney's....her voice was amazing....nobody did it like Whitney...the best EVER...
What's better about this version is the retro sound it has....
GET YOUR EARS WAX OUT LEVI OWNS THIS RIP LEVI
Beautiful song