The Fantastic Four - You Gave Me Something

[Davids508]

If I remember correctly these guys had a falling out with Berry Gordy over not being promoted correctly.These guys were as good as any R&B group i've ever heard,they just werent being hyped by their label.

[jamesnemer]

The summer of 67, many great songs were released. This song , in my opinion is one of the best !!!!!!!

[maveric23100]

I loved this song but you could only hear it on KDKO Denver. The rest of the cornpone stations acted as if they never heard of it.

[123cenizero123]

¡ I Cant see!

[jdpatterson100]

this was and still is the shit!!!!! RIP J.Epps.......everthing is alright....stoniedog stl.PEACE!!!!!!!!very good post......

[OldGoldSoul]

JAMES EPPS THE LEAD SINGER DIED IN 2000  R.I.P.

[simon4186]

I LOVE MOTOWN!

[texxbee]

What a song, what a song ...so melodic and harmonious, almost anthem-like in structure. Love it even more than "The whole World is a Stage". Thanks AndyMM for posting and big thanks to the FF for producing such rich music.

[wedge4hire]

One of the best kept secrets of Motown, The Fantastic Four were as good as it gets!

[TheMidcoast1]

For some reason this particular group struck a chord with me as a little kid around the age of 10 yrs old. I used to love their songs." I Love you madly" was my favorite.

[BarneyUSMC]

Some great "Righteous Soul" out of

the"Motor City"...thanks for sharing.

[BarneyUSMC]

Some more Righteous Soul from the Motor-City...thanks

for sharing.

[mychia1]

noreen jones

[ldonhawk]

This song is very uplifting, and full of love. The Fantastic Four are truly FANTASTIC. Classic soul never dies -- it edifies!

[chorleysoul]

Nice to read these little stories of USA groups, for UK Soul fanatics it is nice to see Americans appreciating the legacy of this music, which is far superior to the contemporary r'nb output. Perhaps the strength of doowop and the church in these singers formative years has a lo to do with that...Also, Sweet James, one of the great 60s voices to me, love him and when people call Motown 'pop' as opposed to 'soul' they need to listen to this guys and the F4's catalogue! Soul perfection.

[bmwstan]

@chorleysoul Sweet James one of the underrated singers of all-time, Had the pleasure of seeing this group live when they came to DC in 1968 at Howard Theater what a singer

[chorleysoul]

Yep, truly outstanding in my book, been playing their old 45s all afternoon. There is a moment in 'Just another lonely night' which almost defies emotional description. Can only imagine what they must have been like 'live' back then!

[astrocometman]

I am an original member of a group known as Side Effect. Always There was the group's best known release. I've listened this tune more times than I would dare attempt to remember. I'm listening to it while writing this comment. This is a classic with a lead singer whose voice I will always have the highest regard for. The bass singing underpinning the background is no joke either. This is an all time classic a performance I doubt can ever be rivaled.

[jo22338601]

i love this can you imagine a girl group singing this song. Well it was done 1966 I along with 4 girls called ourselves The Fantastic 5, We sang all over Northwest Indiana,(GARY) and won talents show including a show against the Jackson 5.I appreicate the vocals, harmony hell the group was the Bomb, this was real music. Back at you Peace

[bazmcginnty]

67 actually . i have the lp..

[tropicalpancake56]

I so agree...

[veightengine]

Wow man. Side effect one of my favorite bands of 70´s and 80´s . GOINS BANANA ! the number one!!!. Peace.

[57Will]

I do hear you. I've always loved the lyrics, the lead, and that strong bass voice in the background.

[drwalk7]

Classic soul from real singers singing real love songs!

[terrybrinston]

I love this song . The lyrics say,s it all. This is real music. I was in grade school when this came out. And it was a catholic school& the nuns let us have a class dance every week.This was one of the best song to dance with a girl too. You could say the lyrics , like a player. The girl,s love to hear word,s like that . Taught a lot of guys ,how to say what a girl likes to hear , in a clean way. Great song. Also the whole world is a stage. I would love to hear that song too. Anyone ,help .

[jo22338601]

OMG I had a Girl's group and this was one of the songs I would sing along with The Whole World is a Stage,plus a lot of the Intruders.

I loved his voice it was Royal,smooth and soul

ful.I named my group the Fantastic 5 and we were awesome.Look at the material were chose.

This was the Real Soul sounds thanks for posting I'll cherish this forever.

[nursechilly]

a tearful sound... sigh

[sheryl225]

Fantastic Four...the Whole World is a Stage. Thank God for Sweet James Epps. RIP

[tropicalpancake56]

Perhaps the most soulful voice I've ever heard...

[MalEl731]

Sweets passed away in the fall of 2000. E J of the Enchantment sang at the funeral. Sweet James was the BEST.

[tropicalpancake56]

Thank you, MalEI731. He had one of The Most soulful voices, I'd ever heard, with a very unique style.

[tropicalpancake56]

I don't believe he is...there was no voice like his...

[tropicalpancake56]

Ah....yes...What a voice James Epps had! You guys sure were the greatest!

[motown250]

thank you john brill track

[tropicalpancake56]

Summer...1967

[57Will]

The beautifully soulful follow up to "The Whole World Is A Stage" from Motown's chief competitor label. This went to #12 on Billboard's R&B charts in 1967. Fell in love with this song the first time I found an original copy in a Greenwich Village record store.

[sheba1959]

Would you happen to have "Gotta Have You"?

[tropicalpancake56]

I'm with you Sheba...this one too!

[tropicalpancake56]

Andy...would you happen to have "I Love You Madly"...fav by The Fantastic Four!

[AndyMM2008]

I do indeed, what a corker that is :D I will upload when I get 5 minutes. I have the B-Side instrumental as well which I will also upload.

[tropicalpancake56]

Thanks Andy, so very much...this is music from my time and hometown...Motown...Detroit!

I'm very proud and grateful to have in "some way", been a part.

[teddibearsworld]

John, thanks for sharing this. I've never heard this before!

[tropicalpancake56]

Great memories! Thanks so much, Andy!

[AndyMM2008]

sorry NorthernGirl72, I accidentally deleted your comment but meant to reply, DOH!

"Glad I found your site Andy,great tracks,love this,thanks"

I will be uploading a few other FF and Northern/Motown tracks that I have if they are not on here. Keep 'em peeled

[bandido12002]

Such a great song..thanx for posting

[DandJRuffin]

Simply wonderful; written by someone who must know what it means to be in love ...

[AndyMM2008]

anyone know if an instrumental version of this exists anywhere? Would love to hear those strings without the vocals.