Just in case you didn't know, the owner of this channel, mosogotam, whose real name is John Perrone, sadly passed away April 5, 2020 from COVID-19. He was an absolute genius for this and all the other wonderful tracks he created. May he rest in peace.
This man and his unique skills provided me solace thru many a dark night. He even took time to respond to those whose comments were from a warm place. May his light continue to spread.
A sad day today. The last surviving member of The Four Tops, Duke Fakir passed away today.😢😢😢😢 Although the men are not, psychically,around, their music will ALWAYS BE a part of those of us who grew up during the 60's and 70's. I like to think that they're, now, reunited and putting on A HELLUVA OF A SHOW in ROCK 'N ROLL HEAVEN.❤❤❤😢😢😢😢
This has got to be among the absolute greatest written, musicianship worked, and sung songs of all time in the History of Music. It's really just breathtaking.
And huge shout out to the unsung heroes the Funk Brothers who created the music on all the Motown hits. They literally standing in the shadows. RIP James Jameson and Benny Benjamin!!!!
The greatest voice that ever lived! Best group we ever had the priveledge of hearing. Theyre timeless! All the talent of The Adantes and Holland, Dozier, Holland!
I wouldn't be surprised! I saw the Tops in concert twice, what a voice....very operatic with soul. The Four Tops with the Andantes backup+Funk Bros., inc. James Jamerson were incomparable. Holland-Dozier-Holland wrote masterpieces..... Bernadette is my fave, but this is up there too. RIP Levi, James and other fantastic musicians who have passed. I know y'all are jammin' in heaven, and that makes me smile;)
June 6th: Happy birthday R&B-Soul Singer Levi Stubbs (1938-2008)-Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer Award, star: Hollywood Walk of Fame. A great man is one who leaves others at a loss after he is gone. RIP Legend. Thanks for the upload, mosogotam. Blessings
Thank you Mosogotam Mr John Perrone you mixed some of the best music ever produced don't think a lot of of us knew you passed.where ever your soul is keep on mixing God bless n massive respect from Robin hood country NottinghamEngland
I'm 59 years of age. The Motown Sound was a major part of the soundtrack of my childhood. My brother and I would spend countless hours trying to dissect and get into the finer nuances of this great sound (unplugging the right speaker to hear the bass and drums, but not the guitar or unplugging the left speaker to hear the guitar, piano and vocals but not the drums ans bass, etc...) Your mixes have made it possible to hear the raw, uncut Funk Brothers, down in that "Snake-pit" at the top of their craft. Man, what a time in musical achievement. Keep up the great work. Mosogotam, your mixes are bringing joy to the hearts of thousands.
My big brother, William T. Gibson always had this type of music playing every morning, especially on weekends. He passed away December 26, 1995; just listening to great music in his honor. I miss you, big bro.
I heard the first and short song, "Standing in the Shadows of Love," when I was in the eighth grade in junior high school. It is one of my favorite Four Tops songs. In fact, the Four Tops were my first favorite [male] Motown groups in 1965 when I heard their song "I Can't Help Myself, at my elementary school graduation. I thought about this song in my mind when I was in junior high school. All I can mention is that John Perrone, as Mosogotam, did a superior job in improving the play time to this song, "Standing in the Shadows of Love." I could not ask for more than I wish he was alive.
Ole’ Levi Stubbs had a trumpet and clarion voice. Greater, in my opinion, than all the temptations combined. With perfect phrasing and even subtle inflections that put him squarely at the top level of the Motown troupe. A true “artist” vocalist that causes today’s self described artist to pale and just slink off somewhere wherever whatever. Heart, and soul, and a superlative gift. And class makes him peerless. And he loved and respected his band mates to the end. A real gentleman! Paul W. Green
Yes Levi Stubbs was one of the greatest Black Male Soul Singers ever, but him an David Ruffing ran neck to neck. David also had a very distinct unique voice that would not be denied. They are IMO 2 of the Best to ever do it, dut can not deny David Ruffin as well!!!
On a vacation with my mom to las vegas we were privileged to see the 4 tops/4 seasons. We had front row seats. I about lost my mind it was so fabulous. My mom thought I went crazy. Good times.
Hey groovy Catch hold that m/f If you love him Ariel grabb hold of him and ride Standing in the shadows of love girlfriend Like it ain't over Rhythm like the Bar Kays And pfunk yes I know you there brother but this n crazy Girl Hey I'm lasting like one less funk girl Damn I need an ice house A fourty and get low on some cheating in the next room girl and then I just don't want to be lonely Hey Ride or die baby Ride or fn die Baby love Love is the only answer Do you want beef Look hey you'll find it I burn life a super nova like a star I got this fire in my soul and that's the tramps And I'm a baby love ain't that a nuther mutha further but even that's ain't funny then turn it up and the Ohio Players Then Brass Construction Then disco lady I hope you dance sweetheart be free dance I hope you dance girlfriend
Levi Stubbs and David Ruffin were the 2 Greatest Blak Male Voices of All Times. They were 1&2 hard to say who was best. I get in moods to hear both at times
@@innocenteventiorbetello There are so many good ones to choose from, but David and Levi singing voice was almost perfect and they just had complete control over their voices. Just unique all away around. Then with Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye and Al Green, they were also great. Put on some good headphones with good Bass and listen to All Greens song I tried to tell myself and Living for you. Al Green was good to. Just so many, but David and Levi were the 2 Best that IMO.
The 4 Tops is one of my all time singing group.From way back in the day. And at time it was a lot better than it now. The prices was not that high, like it is today. You could afford to buy food. And buy a car, without breaking the Bank. Now, in 2023 everything is sky high. And the Government makes it hard for you to live. Anyway, the 4 Tops is still awesome to listen to.
He is King, thats why! I love that sultry gravel in his voice. Im so in love with him as one of the greatest voices that ever lived! These guys were the greatest groups that ever graced our lives!
@@katc2345 you are so right Levi and The Four Tops my favourite Motown artists of all time and I love them all but no one could match Levi's vocals and emotions.
💃🏽🎶💃🏽🎶💃🏽 I can hear the Andantes background vocals just as strong as Levi Subbs lead singing. These young ladies were back ups for MANY Motown greats! Shout out to them and KUDOS TO YOU!!!
I can remember when I was a kid,the grown men would say that Levi sang for them, being an "Old man" myself,lol I can understand why they felt that way,song's like "Bernadette, Baby I Need Your Loving,Sugar Pie Honey Bunch,yeah. Mosogotam,keep doing your thing man. Peace
Why do you say that? Their singles were HUGE and unlike some of the Motown artists who left the label for other labels they actually got a few more hits after they left. "When She Was My Girl" on Casablanca was a biggie. If they were ever not given the respect they deserved it would've been when they were on Arista. I thought "Invincible" should've been a much bigger hit than it was. I also think that "Reach Out (I'll Be There)" is among an elite group of Motown single masterpieces, just my opinion.
down the fkn pan,thats where its gone! there aint no tallent out there these days! mickey-fkn-minge,& all the other tallentless fks.have to whine half naked all over the gaff to get attention..Vaffanculo..!
No one era stays the same dude. Good bad or indifferent things change. Nothing last forever and thank goodness for that. I grew up in this era and in Gary Indiana where a lot of artist came from but nothing stays the same for ever.
You're like a Jeweler who sees a diamond(s),(which all the GROUPS you present{"MOSOGOTAM"} are).With your craftsmanship you expose all sides of these JEWELS of entertainment,You put them in a new "SETTING",(so to speak),and you present your wonderful gifts to us,......A "NEW","FRESH" Jewel for us to marvel at,.....Bless you,bless you.You've RESURECTED the past and the PRESENT (day/now) is overwhelmed at your stylish renditions and RE-births.,......I'm 64 yrs. old.,......I'm re-born.,.....Again,BLESS YOU!!!
PrinceWilliam TheFox We lost Mosogotam in April to covid. Please help keep his channel up and running by spreading the brilliant work he did with all you know. Truly a great talent and loss and very sad. Damn this virus.
@@brianherrington7226 MAAN...you just made my heart stop! I just found this channel today because a Four tops song popped in my head last night. I came on UA-cam looking at all the videos of them and was so thrilled to find these "Jewels" redone with so much spirit added....I wrote a little note to Mosogotam. Now to find out this Sprit has left this mortal coil?? So many musicians died this year that have caused me to grieve. Not one Waste-of-Time politician though..just great musicians like Tony Allen, Bill Withers, Manu Djbango. Please, if you know this man's family, kindly extend my heartfelt and sincere condolences. The Late, Great Fela Kuti once said "Music Is The Weapon." I can only say that Mosogotam sure turned it LOOSE...and turned it OUT!!
shjakes He and his channel are truly jewels and he left us some incredible mixes. His name was John Perone and he had a radio program up on the eastern seaboard. Tell all your friends of his incredible work and channel and everyday you will find a gem. Gone but not forgotten.
I can't believe how good these remixes are! I grew up on the Motown sound, among all the other genres, and I am so blown away that these classics are improved upon. How does one improve on perfection? This is how! The original recordings aren't as clear either. Amazing, just phenomenal.
A wonderful group who has me still listening z There is no other music as good as the Four Tops. Levi Stubbs voice was not only powerful perfection but beautiful. RIP
I grow up on this music. The four tops are one of my favorite groups. They can make you think of the first time you fell in love, and when your heart got broke for the first time as well.
Dec.26: Happy birthday Singer Abdul "Duke" Fakir of The Four Tops. Thank you and God bless. Thanks for the upload / mix mosogotam. RIP Levi Stubbs, Renaldo Benson, Lawrence Payton. Blessings
I love it. All the songs back then were super short. U get all wrapped and consumed into the sing with its punching beats and powerful vocals,then its ended! Lol! Nice extension,keep up the good work!
REMEMBERING THESE SONGS BRINGS BACK THE BEST MEMORIES I'VE HAD IN LIFE WEARING ALLIGATOR SHOES MOHAIR SUITS DOBBS AND STETSON HATS BEAVER SKIN BORSALINO HATS SNEAKING INTO THE MOTOWN REVENUE TOO YOUNG BUT WE KNEW GREAT MUSIC 😇😇
WOW!! I can't thank enough for this totally KICK ASS version of my favorite 4 Tops song! Every movement, every bit of this arrangement is packed with genius! Thank YOU!!
I was born in 1983. If I could have only one label to listen to the rest of eternity, I’d pick Tamla/Motown and I’d never think twice. If I could have only one DJ, it would be John Perrone. RIP, Mosogotam.
Two of the best session bands in rock and roll history. Loved them both. Mister Mister was a session band too. Rick James also worked as a session artist in England.
This made my day I needed to hear this old school classic. Well done four tops put there heart and soul into this. This song been stuck in my head. True legends this singing group
Levi Stubbs never left the group to go solo. Smart guy.
@@gerryleb8575 Yes. Levi NEVER went Solo because he KNEW it was ALL of them that made the. GROUP. ❤
That voice of Levi is BEYOND INCREDIBLE..BEEN LOVING MY FOUR TOPS SINCE 1965 AT 8 YRS OLD,SEEN THEM 22X
Just in case you didn't know, the owner of this channel, mosogotam, whose real name is John Perrone, sadly passed away April 5, 2020 from COVID-19. He was an absolute genius for this and all the other wonderful tracks he created. May he rest in peace.
Oh No - First I've heard of this sad news. :(
No! So sad. Been listening to this channel for the last couple months, but hadn’t heard.
This man and his unique skills provided me solace thru many a dark night. He even took time to respond to those whose comments were from a warm place. May his light continue to spread.
Oh no!
So sorry to hear this. I have truly enjoyed how he put the music together. May he rest peacefully.💔
A sad day today. The last surviving member of The Four Tops, Duke Fakir passed away today.😢😢😢😢
Although the men are not, psychically,around, their music will ALWAYS BE a part of those of us who grew up during the 60's and 70's.
I like to think that they're, now, reunited and putting on A HELLUVA OF A SHOW in ROCK 'N ROLL HEAVEN.❤❤❤😢😢😢😢
The Four Tops was the perfect name for this group, they were the best Motown ever had (in my opinion).
mine too. Just ask the lonely is another amazing song. Levi will live on musically forever.
@@yarygork2334 - Indeed!
Levi was a beast true indeed no argument here but David Ruffin voice gave pain & passion that's still unmatched til this day
Sure, one of the best. I miss music like that . Not the shit you have to listen to today
I agree,but there's so many great songs I know i can play by Smokey,.....
Best voice out of Motown.
Levi Stubbs.
Been listening to him for 40 years.
What's not to like...
56 YRS. LISTENING, BORN DETROIT
U got thst right brother
.
Amen
Those bongos is smoking !
Mosogotam. RIP. Did a wonderful job. the music ❤
Happy Birthday to Levi Stubbs of Four Tops REST IN POWER Blessings and Hugs 💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
This has got to be among the absolute greatest written, musicianship worked, and sung songs of all time in the History of Music.
It's really just breathtaking.
Holland Dozier Holland were a beast with their writing & arrangement skills
Absolutely YES!
Agreed❤!
Nope Earth Wind and Fire I’ll write a song for u
Oh Levi ....your voice just sends me
I can honestly say as an actual resident for the last 56 years "standing in the shadows of Motown baby"!
LIFE HISTORY MY BROTHER THANK YOU
Much as I love the original, I love this extended version more. Listening to it over and over and over!
Absolutely it's brilliant!!
I did it 2 straight now
And huge shout out to the unsung heroes the Funk Brothers who created the music on all the Motown hits. They literally standing in the shadows. RIP James Jameson and Benny Benjamin!!!!
The greatest voice that ever lived! Best group we ever had the priveledge of hearing. Theyre timeless! All the talent of The Adantes and Holland, Dozier, Holland!
Kat C Who still listening in September 2020?🙏🏾
power and emotion like no other singer Levi we love you! heck its 2021!!!! we REALLY need good tunes now.....
I'm seventy never was there a greater group
This is the Classic Motown, 4 Tops, ghetto, soul food black aura sound. It really had meaning.
Thinking of Cooley High perfect music for the movie, loving old school
😊 THAT'S RIGHT YOU HAD SINGERS THAT SING HOLD NOTES, LYRICS AND MUSICIANS NO COMPUTER JUNK
Rumor has it that Levi Stubb's shattered glass with the wonderful voice of his! What a true stud!
I wouldn't be surprised! I saw the Tops in concert twice, what a voice....very operatic with soul. The Four Tops with the Andantes backup+Funk Bros., inc. James Jamerson were incomparable. Holland-Dozier-Holland wrote masterpieces..... Bernadette is my fave, but this is up there too. RIP Levi, James and other fantastic musicians who have passed. I know y'all are jammin' in heaven, and that makes me smile;)
June 6th: Happy birthday R&B-Soul Singer Levi Stubbs (1938-2008)-Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer Award, star: Hollywood Walk of Fame. A great man is one who leaves others at a loss after he is gone. RIP Legend. Thanks for the upload, mosogotam. Blessings
Thank you Mosogotam Mr John Perrone you mixed some of the best music ever produced don't think a lot of of us knew you passed.where ever your soul is keep on mixing God bless n massive respect from Robin hood country NottinghamEngland
D.J. PlaZa Thank you
❤ Four. Tops
2024. STILL. Listening. ❤
Right NOW 7 PM 1/3/25
Omg so sad to see this , loved listening to the tracks he created RIP 🎼❤️
They should have given those beautiful backup ladies their own album, I bet they would have been explosive.
I'm 59 years of age. The Motown Sound was a major part of the soundtrack of my childhood. My brother and I would spend countless hours trying to dissect and get into the finer nuances of this great sound (unplugging the right speaker to hear the bass and drums, but not the guitar or unplugging the left speaker to hear the guitar, piano and vocals but not the drums ans bass, etc...) Your mixes have made it possible to hear the raw, uncut Funk Brothers, down in that "Snake-pit" at the top of their craft. Man, what a time in musical achievement. Keep up the great work. Mosogotam, your mixes are bringing joy to the hearts of thousands.
+elzariz ...Elzariz.......thanks so much for your kind words. Glad you enjoy my projects.
My big brother, William T. Gibson always had this type of music playing every morning, especially on weekends. He passed away December 26, 1995; just listening to great music in his honor. I miss you, big bro.
I heard the first and short song, "Standing in the Shadows of Love," when I was in the eighth grade in junior high school. It is one of my favorite Four Tops songs. In fact, the Four Tops were my first favorite [male] Motown groups in 1965 when I heard their song "I Can't Help Myself, at my elementary school graduation. I thought about this song in my mind when I was in junior high school. All I can mention is that John Perrone, as Mosogotam, did a superior job in improving the play time to this song, "Standing in the Shadows of Love." I could not ask for more than I wish he was alive.
Ole’ Levi Stubbs had a trumpet and clarion voice. Greater, in my opinion, than all the temptations combined. With perfect phrasing and even subtle inflections that put him squarely at the top level of the Motown troupe. A true “artist” vocalist that causes today’s self described artist to pale and just slink off somewhere wherever whatever. Heart, and soul, and a superlative gift. And class makes him peerless. And he loved and respected his band mates to the end. A real gentleman! Paul W. Green
Yes Levi Stubbs was one of the greatest Black Male Soul Singers ever, but him an David Ruffing ran neck to neck. David also had a very distinct unique voice that would not be denied. They are IMO 2 of the Best to ever do it, dut can not deny David Ruffin as well!!!
On a vacation with my mom to las vegas we were privileged to see the 4 tops/4 seasons. We had front row seats.
I about lost my mind it was so fabulous.
My mom thought I went crazy. Good times.
MAY HE REST IN POWER. AMEN.🙌🏽🙏🏽❤️🙋🏽♀️
Too right hon x
For all the people that talk about how music like this doesn’t exist anymore, how about we hope that it returns soon.
Yes
Check out Thee Sacred Souls recording on Daptone Records.
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Hey I'm 62 and lol Migos
CULTURE
Hey groovy
Catch hold that m/f
If you love him Ariel grabb hold of him and ride
Standing in the shadows of love girlfriend
Like it ain't over
Rhythm like the Bar Kays
And pfunk yes I know you there brother but this n crazy
Girl
Hey
I'm lasting like one less funk girl
Damn I need an ice house
A fourty and get low on some cheating in the next room girl and then I just don't want to be lonely
Hey
Ride or die baby
Ride or fn die
Baby love
Love is the only answer
Do you want beef
Look hey you'll find it
I burn life a super nova like a star I got this fire in my soul and that's the tramps
And I'm a baby love ain't that a nuther mutha further but even that's ain't funny then turn it up and the Ohio Players
Then Brass Construction
Then disco lady I hope you dance sweetheart be free dance I hope you dance girlfriend
Levi Stubbs and David Ruffin were the 2 Greatest Blak Male Voices of All Times.
They were 1&2 hard to say who was best. I get in moods to hear both at times
Yep. Absolutely right.
@@innocenteventiorbetello There are so many good ones to choose from, but David and Levi singing voice was almost perfect and they just had complete control over their voices.
Just unique all away around.
Then with Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye and Al Green, they were also great.
Put on some good headphones with good Bass and listen to All Greens song I tried to tell myself and Living for you. Al Green was good to.
Just so many, but David and Levi were the 2 Best that IMO.
and eddie kendrick❤
OTIS... SAM COOKE. NEVER FORGET.
me too, equally great but in different ways
The 4 Tops is one of my all time singing group.From way back in the day. And at time it was a lot better than it now. The prices was not that high, like it is today. You could afford to buy food. And buy a car, without breaking the Bank. Now, in 2023 everything is sky high. And the Government makes it hard for you to live. Anyway, the 4 Tops is still awesome to listen to.
I was 16 years old when I started digging Motown sounds I'm a Brother with Soul!!!!! I'm 69 and 8 months soon 70 and still struddin My bone's!!!!
Levi has always had the voice of an emperor; when ever I hear his voice, I think of an emperor!
emotional powerhouse of amazing tone and soul stirring
Reeny Reeny Well said I agree with you 👍
He is King, thats why! I love that sultry gravel in his voice. Im so in love with him as one of the greatest voices that ever lived! These guys were the greatest groups that ever graced our lives!
Emperor!!
@@katc2345 you are so right Levi and The Four Tops my favourite Motown artists of all time and I love them all but no one could match Levi's vocals and emotions.
This was DEFINITELY a mega group, back in the day!
Never any better
The greatest voice hands down. Definitely the lead singer in God's choir
Here I am two years after John's passing still listening to these amazing musical gems !! Thanks John !!!~
Three years actually.
My all time favorite Motown group! ❤
Me too!
Number ☝️
2:48...
God have mercy on John’s soul. He’ll not be forgotten.
The Legendary James Jamerson on Bass!
My love for Motown will never die.. here is .perfect example as to why...once again an excellent remix...
The FUNK BROTHERS,,,,,AWESOME.
Couldn’t be touched
Thank you for creating this channel Mr. Perrone. Rest in Peace, Sir.🙏🏿
Levi be singin in a long empty hallway somewhere in da building.
That 1st line ...
Haunting
Let's never forget the mastery of the Funk Brothers. Finest musicians EVER!
I grew up on this kind of great music. It never gets old, LOVE IT.
Me too
Love the extended versions of their songs.
JAMES, anything you touch is golden!
Basslynz for dayzzzzzz
James Jamerson bass solo, along with Andantes (?) and the Tops background at 1:50 pure 🔥🔥🔥
💃🏽🎶💃🏽🎶💃🏽 I can hear the Andantes background vocals just as strong as Levi Subbs lead singing. These young ladies were back ups for MANY Motown greats! Shout out to them and KUDOS TO YOU!!!
They were great!!!!
That guitar riff is unmistakable and extends to Bernadette as well!
That funky bass is coming from the incomparable James Jamerson
@Beryl Rosenberg And those of us with “ears to hear” agree with you 💯%
I can remember when I was a kid,the grown men would say that Levi sang for them, being an "Old man" myself,lol I can understand why they felt that way,song's like "Bernadette, Baby I Need Your Loving,Sugar Pie Honey Bunch,yeah. Mosogotam,keep doing your thing man. Peace
"Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever"
Wow 😲 a oldie but great song by the Big four tops
They never got the respect they deserved. Old time Detroit,been there and still lovin' it!
their the best ever...surely everyone realizes
Carol Keith Oh, they were very well loved and respected by the general public as well as by other singers.
True!
Why do you say that? Their singles were HUGE and unlike some of the Motown artists who left the label for other labels they actually got a few more hits after they left. "When She Was My Girl" on Casablanca was a biggie. If they were ever not given the respect they deserved it would've been when they were on Arista. I thought "Invincible" should've been a much bigger hit than it was. I also think that "Reach Out (I'll Be There)" is among an elite group of Motown single masterpieces, just my opinion.
Hmmm!, pretty sure they got plenty of deserved respect....but I would like to see your receipts.
Where has the music and vocal talent gone in soul and R & B music
down the fkn pan,thats where its gone! there aint no tallent out there these days! mickey-fkn-minge,& all the other tallentless fks.have to whine half naked all over the gaff to get attention..Vaffanculo..!
sopranos757 omg preach!! This was the golden age of music. There's no more soul! I wish Motown could make some crazy comeback or something.
Like every thing else Michael to Hell
Michael Leslie RIGHT ON. MICHAEL
No one era stays the same dude. Good bad or indifferent things change. Nothing last forever and thank goodness for that. I grew up in this era and in Gary Indiana where a lot of artist came from but nothing stays the same for ever.
You're like a Jeweler who sees a diamond(s),(which all the GROUPS you present{"MOSOGOTAM"} are).With your craftsmanship you expose all sides of these JEWELS of entertainment,You put them in a new "SETTING",(so to speak),and you present your wonderful gifts to us,......A "NEW","FRESH" Jewel for us to marvel at,.....Bless you,bless you.You've RESURECTED the past and the PRESENT (day/now) is overwhelmed at your stylish renditions and RE-births.,......I'm 64 yrs. old.,......I'm re-born.,.....Again,BLESS YOU!!!
PrinceWilliam TheFox We lost Mosogotam in April to covid. Please help keep his channel up and running by spreading the brilliant work he did with all you know. Truly a great talent and loss and very sad. Damn this virus.
@@brianherrington7226 MAAN...you just made my heart stop! I just found this channel today because a Four tops song popped in my head last night. I came on UA-cam looking at all the videos of them and was so thrilled to find these "Jewels" redone with so much spirit added....I wrote a little note to Mosogotam.
Now to find out this Sprit has left this mortal coil?? So many musicians died this year that have caused me to grieve. Not one Waste-of-Time politician though..just great musicians like Tony Allen, Bill Withers, Manu Djbango.
Please, if you know this man's family, kindly extend my heartfelt and sincere condolences. The Late, Great Fela Kuti once said "Music Is The Weapon." I can only say that Mosogotam sure turned it LOOSE...and turned it OUT!!
shjakes He and his channel are truly jewels and he left us some incredible mixes. His name was John Perone and he had a radio program up on the eastern seaboard. Tell all your friends of his incredible work and channel and everyday you will find a gem. Gone but not forgotten.
The Funk Brothers at their absolute best!
Standing in the shadows of greatness.
I can't believe how good these remixes are! I grew up on the Motown sound, among all the other genres, and I am so blown away that these classics are improved upon. How does one improve on perfection? This is how! The original recordings aren't as clear either. Amazing, just phenomenal.
Thank you, Mr. Perrone, you made these classics that much better to listen to. RIP, sir.
So many wonderful years Mr. Bacharach has given us! RIP❤❤❤
One of the top groups at Motown especially Mr Levi's stubs I love it when he calls Bernadette
This music never failed me yet
Motown ... Nothing but the best! 😎
This is one great song
A wonderful group who has me still listening z There is no other music as good as the Four Tops. Levi Stubbs voice was not only powerful perfection but beautiful. RIP
This extended version gives a fully worded, wonderfully sounding voice with true emotionality. Love it.
So proud and happy to grownup in an era when men song with a passion and pride.
Said it before, but it bears being repeated - WOW!
+marknorthwest93 ...oh...it looks like you are checking my others!! Glad of it! Thanks, Mark!!
+marknorthwest93 I agree bro
+mosogotam Great Work fam !!
marknorthwest93 well
liked
The best!
Man this really a deep song,so convincing when he sings
Best music ever I want it back no one sings like this so I play my old songs and sing loudly lol
Soul music is just incredible to hear all the time.
What raw power in Levi’s voice. RIP!!!!
Masterpiece!❤🙂
RIP Duke Fakir. You will be missed!
As enormous as Motown's arrangements were, I always admired how the Tops over-shadowed them.
I grow up on this music. The four tops are one of my favorite groups. They can make you think of the first time you fell in love, and when your heart got broke for the first time as well.
Dec.26: Happy birthday Singer Abdul "Duke" Fakir of The Four Tops. Thank you and God bless. Thanks for the upload / mix mosogotam. RIP Levi Stubbs, Renaldo Benson, Lawrence Payton. Blessings
WHAT GOES UP AND NEVER COME DOWN..”THE FOUR TOPS”✊🏾
What i would give to just once in my life sing like the first 15 seconds of this song.Spine-Tingling..
Thanks again Mosogotam. RIP.
Another EPIC tune from the Four Tops. Man, I dig their music today, every bit as much as I did way back in the 60s !
Love the Four Tops
One of those songs that just haunt....thru the ages.
The 4 tops were ahead of there time!
Man, this music just moves you.
Another Holland Dozier Holland gem.
Just plain excellent! RIP Levis!
I love it. All the songs back then were super short. U get all wrapped and consumed into the sing with its punching beats and powerful vocals,then its ended! Lol! Nice extension,keep up the good work!
Battlecat call me please
REMEMBERING THESE SONGS BRINGS BACK THE BEST MEMORIES I'VE HAD IN LIFE WEARING ALLIGATOR SHOES MOHAIR SUITS DOBBS AND STETSON HATS BEAVER SKIN BORSALINO HATS SNEAKING INTO THE MOTOWN REVENUE TOO YOUNG BUT WE KNEW GREAT MUSIC 😇😇
HELLO MR. CHARLES😀😀😀😀.. SO SHARP!!! IF I TOUCHED YOU, I'D CUT MYSELF😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
The Four Tops were definetly at the top of their game.Thank you for the memories as I grew up.
Just love hearing elements I never heard before.
WOW!! I can't thank enough for this totally KICK ASS version of my favorite 4 Tops song! Every movement, every bit of this arrangement is packed with genius! Thank YOU!!
Great song ! Great lyrics !🙂👍
I was born in 1983.
If I could have only one label to listen to the rest of eternity, I’d pick Tamla/Motown and I’d never think twice.
If I could have only one DJ, it would be John Perrone. RIP, Mosogotam.
This is a brilliant remix.
What a great job you did on this....
Funk Brothers and Toto; two of the best session bands on earth!!!
Two of the best session bands in rock and roll history. Loved them both. Mister Mister was a session band too. Rick James also worked as a session artist in England.
This made my day I needed to hear this old school classic. Well done four tops put there heart and soul into this. This song been stuck in my head. True legends this singing group
A teenager in the 60's wow best times of my life. MOTOWN FOREVER!!!!!
Thank you for putting this together. The original is so short. Big up for your remix!
Wow, this version of the song gave me goosebumps.
Me Too