This was bass singer and founding member Renaldo “Obie” Benson’s last televised performance before he passed away later that year on July 1st,2005, the same day as hit singer Luther Vandross. He’s on the right side of the lead singer Theo Peoples in this performance.
God Bless The Four Tops I'm thankful that they got a proclamation from the city of Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA. Love you forever sister Nora Parker❤❤❤❤
I know right. Today actually marks the eleventh anniversary of Renaldo "Obie" Benson's death. Today also marks the eleventh anniversary of Luther Vandross' death, since they died on the same day.
I wish there were more moving and positive songs like this nowdays. Respect to The Funk Brothersm Hitsville U.S.A. The Motown sound. The fire that lit the match.
That tambourine we've all been hearing from all those Motown hits, comes from the hands of that very man you see on stage performing with the Tops...(Funk Brother) Mr. Jack Ashford.
There is a brief close-up of the tambourine player, it's Jack Ashford. One of the Funk Brothers that originally played on this track. Wonderful that he was in on this appearance.
Great Job Four Tops!!! Theo Peoples owned this song. The great Levi Stubbs could sing this song like no other person but Theo's rendition of this song is very, very good.
And R.I.P. to Lawrence Payton and Obie Benson. This clip was Obie’s last performance before his death. He’s the bass singer that was on the right side of Theo Peoples.
@@jaylene.turner6524 I could still hear his base in his performance, but he was sick. He always had a smile on his face. He was my favorite on stage. I truly miss him.❤️
Will Lee doing a hell of a job with that James Jamerson bass part. I'm not surprised. One of the best parts about being old is I grew up (12 yrs. old in 1966) when all the best music was made. I think we all took it for granted that it would just go on like that.
@@jackanthony976 If you heard the original recording, the Andantes sang additional background vocals with the Four Tops because the guys were too low. That’s why the three females were up there. The guys were still singing. There’s plenty of videos of them singing this song without the girls,but you’ll see why the girls were added.
😀he was such a Happy performer and you can tell he loved to perform. I’m still sad that Obie , Lawrence and Levi are no longer here. I wish Duke would let them do a Four Top movie, like Otis did the Temptations movie. I wish Duke would do it, because nobody else would be able to tell the story the way Duke could.
Oh my goodness! Obi is doing his best to keep up. Kudos for being on the stage, when he was obviously suffering. Did he know, I wonder, if this was his last performance? I am sure Levi was watching this performance and wishing he were up there with his brothers. My heart goes out to the original four. Bless them all - and bless 'Duke', may he live for many more years. Edit: Just pre-ordered Duke's book 'I'll be There. My Life with The Four Tops'. Release date, May 5th.
If they were still awesome in 2005 why did they need to add three additional singers singing over the voices of the Four Tops? Pretty strange thing to do. I never saw this done on any other live performance of the Four Tops.
@@jackanthony976 I should be capable of being a grownup and not saying anything unkind about this performance. But seeing a group of men getting praise for work that was actually done by three anonymous women tucked behind them sticks in my craw.
@@jackanthony976 Because if you heard the original recording a female session group called the Andantes sang with them on this song. They were just about on every Four Tops’ hit while they were at Motown. Because the guys were too low. So that’s why the girls are up there. Here’s a performance of them without the female backing: ua-cam.com/video/P0B0Kv7hiNo/v-deo.htmlsi=wh1f8wVM49Y4sBsa
@@jaylene.turner6524 thanks 🙏🏿 for telling them. They definately not 100% Four tops fans or they would have known why the women were singing on this song.
Great songs get bigger with the passage of time. As if it were yesterday the first time I heard it in 1966. And I'll always be there listening to them.
That tambourine we've all been hearing in all them Motown hits comes from rhe hands of that very man you see performing with the Tops (Funk Brother) Mr. Jack Ashford.
This song is the intro for a really sad black movie where a kid is riding his bike threw town only to be hit by a car yet I can't remember the name😢 someone please help me... It's a really old film 📽️ 😭😭😭
Or now with out Lawrence , Obie, and especially Levi. It’s just never will be the same. Hats off to Duke for keeping The Four Tops group , but nobody can replace that original 4. They were awesome.
ALLYMCCAFFERTY: I hit dislike for the simple reason that I did not tune in to hear and see three additional singers in the background drowning out the voices of the Four Tops.
I hit dislike because they added three unknown singers in the background who drowned out the voices of the Four Tops. Also how can you call this the Four Tops without Levi Stubbs?
He was very ill, and had already left the group in 2000. This was in 2005,and was bass singer Obie Benson’s final televised performance. Levi died on October 17th,2008.
What the hell are those three other singers doing behind the Four Tops? They are drowning out the Four Tops voices. I did not tune in to hear and see those other three unknown people. Bad enough that we had to hear the Andantes voices on some of the recordings of the Four Tops.
I love the original Four Tops. But this iteration is disappointing. I can see why they need women behind them for vocal support. Look at the male singer on the lead's right. Is he even doing anything?
He was sick. He is an original bass for them. He is the one created all the four tops dance steps. Look at old footage and you can see he actually moves and dances the best out of the original 4. He has stage 4 cancer and months later his leg was amputated and he died this same year of this performance. So he is doing the best he can to keep up
R.I.P. Abdul “Duke” Fakir
(December 26th,1935-
July 22nd,2024)
The Four Tops will remain as one
of the greatest groups of all time!
The Four Tops, The Temptations, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - the kids today have no idea what real talent sounds like.
This was bass singer and
founding member
Renaldo “Obie” Benson’s
last televised performance before
he passed away later that year on
July 1st,2005,
the same day as hit singer
Luther Vandross.
He’s on the right side of
the lead singer Theo Peoples
in this performance.
RIP to my Obie. He is truly missed.
In VERY loving memory of Mr. Renaldo Benson (1936 - 2005 R.I.P // Gone but NOT forgotten).
I miss Obie. His smile was everything ❤️😃
Theo peoples is an amazing singer
God Bless The Four Tops I'm thankful that they got a proclamation from the city of Pittsburgh Allegheny County PA. Love you forever sister Nora Parker❤❤❤❤
"Reach Out, I'll be There", my life's theme song!
Real music, real voices, has to be one of the best motown songs
Motown was the best... too bad there will never be another one.
They sound and look amazing! Even though Levi wasn’t on the main vocals, He did a great job. Rest in heaven to the tops we lost and keep on Duke
Hard to believe that Renaldo Benson died only about two months after this performance. RIP
I know right. Today actually marks the eleventh anniversary of Renaldo "Obie" Benson's death. Today also marks the eleventh anniversary of Luther Vandross' death, since they died on the same day.
It's sad but he looked sick and lost weight
Also known for writing Marvin Gaye's made famous "What's Goin' On"
I loved them all but I believe he was my favorite. His smile was always so bright, he sung with joy every time.
@@ProTechSecurityInc I wish he would’ve gotten broader credit for that
I wish there were more moving and positive songs like this nowdays. Respect to The Funk Brothersm Hitsville U.S.A. The Motown sound. The fire that lit the match.
That tambourine we've all been hearing from all those Motown hits, comes from the hands of that very man you see on stage performing with the Tops...(Funk Brother) Mr. Jack Ashford.
Thanks for that one, respect due to this guy without whom the Motown sound wouldn't have been the same
There is a brief close-up of the tambourine player, it's Jack Ashford. One of the Funk Brothers that originally played on this track. Wonderful that he was in on this appearance.
No one had the voice of Levi Stubbs - RIP.
Great Job Four Tops!!! Theo Peoples owned this song. The great Levi Stubbs could sing this song like no other person but Theo's rendition of this song is very, very good.
Levi Stubbs was better!
How many times have they sang this classic live and look at the smiles on there faces still.simply amazing ,soul at its best rip Levi x.
Hell yes!! Good song!!
And R.I.P. to
Lawrence Payton and
Obie Benson.
This clip was Obie’s last performance before his death.
He’s the bass singer that was on the right side of Theo Peoples.
@@jaylene.turner6524 I could still hear his base in his performance, but he was sick. He always had a smile on his face. He was my favorite on stage. I truly miss him.❤️
Will Lee doing a hell of a job with that James Jamerson bass part. I'm not surprised.
One of the best parts about being old is I grew up (12 yrs. old in 1966) when all the best music was made. I think we all took it for granted that it would just go on like that.
On 7/1/2005 Obie passed on. Obie you are missed and will not be forgotten. So glad to have this video of Obie's last live performance. RIP Obie.
Their voices must have aged since they felt the need to add three additional singers in the background.
@@jackanthony976
If you heard the original recording,
the Andantes sang
additional background vocals
with the Four Tops because the
guys were too low.
That’s why the three females were up
there.
The guys were still singing.
There’s plenty of videos of
them singing this song without
the girls,but you’ll see why the
girls were added.
God Bless 'em. Such a timeless song. I love how classic and modern it sounds at the same time.. it's hard to date.
Mr Benson was my favorite.. True Entertainer!!!
My favorite and I truly miss seeing his smile. Always smiling.😃😃😃
RIP Obie we miss that beautiful smile
😀he was such a Happy performer and you can tell he loved to perform. I’m still sad that Obie , Lawrence and Levi are no longer here. I wish Duke would let them do a Four Top movie, like Otis did the Temptations movie. I wish Duke would do it, because nobody else would be able to tell the story the way Duke could.
This song has some special meaning for me. Someone should always be there for you! Put your head up. From Co.
Beuatifhul comment
Oh This hit has feeling, It comands us to think in the others
Fantastic performance! I still own their 45 rpm record of this song.
Theo killed it. Awesome performance
Madre mía , cuanta elegancia hay en esta presentación , espectacular , me encanta desde siempre está canción ❤️
Oh my goodness! Obi is doing his best to keep up. Kudos for being on the stage, when he was obviously suffering. Did he know, I wonder, if this was his last performance? I am sure Levi was watching this performance and wishing he were up there with his brothers. My heart goes out to the original four. Bless them all - and bless 'Duke', may he live for many more years. Edit: Just pre-ordered Duke's book 'I'll be There. My Life with The Four Tops'. Release date, May 5th.
Especially this was after or shortly before he had his leg removed.
😥😥, I miss him
This was Obie’s last televised performance.
@@timothelambert5147
This was before his leg was amputated.
@@jaylene.turner6524 😢😭
One of my favourite bands that this world ever produced. Amazing Singers 🙏🙏
They sounded awesome back in the day, and still did in 2005.
If they were still awesome in 2005 why did they need to add three additional singers singing over the voices of the Four Tops? Pretty strange thing to do. I never saw this done on any other live performance of the Four Tops.
@@jackanthony976 I should be capable of being a grownup and not saying anything unkind about this performance. But seeing a group of men getting praise for work that was actually done by three anonymous women tucked behind them sticks in my craw.
even in 2022
@@jackanthony976
Because if you heard the
original recording a female session group called the Andantes sang with them on this song.
They were just about on every
Four Tops’ hit while they were at Motown.
Because the guys were too low.
So that’s why the girls are up there.
Here’s a performance of them without the female backing:
ua-cam.com/video/P0B0Kv7hiNo/v-deo.htmlsi=wh1f8wVM49Y4sBsa
@@jaylene.turner6524 thanks 🙏🏿 for telling them. They definately not 100% Four tops fans or they would have known why the women were singing on this song.
I love these guys and their songs so much, thank you for the music ! Xxy
Classy, timeless, full of hope. The Masters of Soul.
Perfect performance. This song is the epitome of Motown. The rhythm fantastic
Nice to hear great performers again,,even from the past,,no special lights flashing, no smoke etc,,just great singing and talent,,thanks David
Great song...great memories !!
Great songs get bigger with the passage of time. As if it were yesterday the first time I heard it in 1966. And I'll always be there listening to them.
Just pure talent
These guys alll continued to perform for as long as it was physically possible. They just loved singing together.
Obie‘s last recorded performance 🥺💔
RIP Renaldo Dorian Benson aka Obie
A música boa e de qualidade transcende gerações .Ouvindo em 2021.
Verdade!Desde criança ouvia e qd adulta procurei e não achava essa música.Meu pai amava ouvir.Aprendi com ele a gostar 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋
my god, how much i love this music!
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY OBIE!!!
Son Increibles y con esa canción Formidables👏👏👏👏👏👏👍❤
Best. Song. Ever.
LUPIN 💃💃💃👏👏👏👏
This song is an anthem. I play it when we I need to pick myself up.
LOVE THIS SONG
2024 Duke fakir still representing.
Theo peoples is an amazing talent.
Como amo essa banda!
Calidad y elegancia , The four tops...!!!
MY MUSIC EVERY GOOD, NICE MY LOVE TIMES HAVE THEY SANG THIS CLASSIC LIVE
Mesmerizing
I was in the audience for this. Such a cool experience to be able to see one of the last performances from all 4 original members.
Only original here weee duke and Obie. Obie died a few months after this. Theo peoples sung in place of Levi Stubbs.
YESSSSS
Beautiful song
That was a awsome live performances.
BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!
Soul shifting music
What a beatiful music.Great performance ! I’ll allways remember.Greetings from turkey !
That tamborine is so soulfull!!!!
Numa época que no mundo inteiro se preocupavam com voz , letras , principalmente o instrumental .
love it.....greetings from Malaysia!
That tambourine we've all been hearing in all them Motown hits comes from rhe hands of that very man you see performing with the Tops (Funk Brother) Mr. Jack Ashford.
Sad fact: This was the last performance ever to feature more than one original member of The Four Tops.
The great ones
Best ever
Grandes que sois muy grandes 😽💞🇪🇦
excellent
Great stuff.
Love it :)
This song is the intro for a really sad black movie where a kid is riding his bike threw town only to be hit by a car yet I can't remember the name😢 someone please help me... It's a really old film 📽️ 😭😭😭
Damn, this one cooks
The Four Pimps! Dudes are bad ass!
Shooooowwwww!!!! 😁👍🏾
these brothers looked good considering how modern day talent ages like milk
gracias a mi papá estoy aqui ;3
Este tema es de la serie lupin 2 excelente tema
Tneo peoples couldn't hold Levi stubbs mic let alone replace him.
Right
Benson was a plum
My favorite was Obie❤️
❤️❤️❤️✨
Great performance no doubt, but it's just not Four Tops without Stubbs.
Nope! Agreed!
Or now with out Lawrence , Obie, and especially Levi. It’s just never will be the same. Hats off to Duke for keeping The Four Tops group , but nobody can replace that original 4. They were awesome.
ooookkkki!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Puta queopariu
Who was the lead singer on this song/video? Great song and great band😁
Theo Peoples great singer.
Tbh I prefer Theo peoples over the new singer
why is there only 49 likes for this?!?
There were more but my first Letterman channel got blown up...
+Ally Mccafferty
Unfortunately are three that gave unlike!
Because this is hardly the original group. It's not even the lead singer. So it sounds completely different.
ALLYMCCAFFERTY: I hit dislike for the simple reason that I did not tune in to hear and see three additional singers in the background drowning out the voices of the Four Tops.
Mecier lupim
Awesome voices, and perfect replacement for levi, rip
He alright , but nobody can replace Levi. He did do a good job but Levi was the shi…,
X
11 people have no taste, but also no soul.
I hit dislike because they added three unknown singers in the background who drowned out the voices of the Four Tops. Also how can you call this the Four Tops without Levi Stubbs?
Where’s Levi stubs
Deceased as well as the older gentle on the right side of Theo Peoples ( the temporary lead singer)
He was very ill,
and had already left the group in 2000.
This was in 2005,and was
bass singer Obie Benson’s
final televised performance.
Levi died on October 17th,2008.
What the hell are those three other singers doing behind the Four Tops? They are drowning out the Four Tops voices. I did not tune in to hear and see those other three unknown people. Bad enough that we had to hear the Andantes voices on some of the recordings of the Four Tops.
I don’t think that’s Levi is it?
Most definitely NOT
"Music used to be clean, not dirty! Blah blah blah..." You know Jelly Roll Morton, from the 1920s-on? Look up what "jelly roll" means.
Pucha solo tiene voz el negro que canta los demás ni para el coro, hacen solo el amague......
Nice seeing this -- but, good grief, that "hey-hey-hey-hey" stuff is just wrong-wrong-wrong-wrong...
I love the original Four Tops. But this iteration is disappointing.
I can see why they need women behind them for vocal support.
Look at the male singer on the lead's right. Is he even doing anything?
I mean he’s almost dead here… I give him credit for still being out onstage
He was sick. He is an original bass for them. He is the one created all the four tops dance steps. Look at old footage and you can see he actually moves and dances the best out of the original 4. He has stage 4 cancer and months later his leg was amputated and he died this same year of this performance. So he is doing the best he can to keep up