The Four Tops - "When She Was My Girl" Live - 'Fridays' (1981)

[sauquoit13456]

JUST MISSED!!! "When She Was My Girl" just missed making the Billboard's Top 10 chart; it peaked at No. 11 and spent a total of 22 weeks in the Top 100!!!

[mtnstpt]

Levi and the guys,just terrific ,and everytime you were lucky to see the TOPS they would blow the roof off the place,,,,..

[IAmPlaysWithSquirrel]

This reminds me of Candi Staton's "Young Hearts".

[snowbunner]

Can anyone tell me the joke behind Levi's line in the song," The big-legged girl is gone"?

It's hilarious and if you listen closely you can hear it , more towards the end of the song.

[snowbunner]

I feel faint...

[ottyflyer1]

Fantastic performance.

[monie86]

I'm not gone Levi!!! I'm right here!!!

[jor99912]

Are my ears deceiving me?? Or did they actually replicate an incredible studio recording, live & on stage. Partially taped?? That band was young but too good to be true! I thought the only group that could out perform the studio on stage was Curtis Mayfield, the DIXIE HUMMINGBIRDS, maybe a few more!

[zumbaleen]

het blift mooi!!!!!

[Danmckimm]

Complete with the Hammond B3 organ......a near staple in Motown recordings.

[trickydicky1952rh]

Just like their style & their love of sharing that lovely music, are gone but not forgotten. Their in our memory forever, As is Kevins wonderful voice. Back to a day when music, wasn't trying to shock us with the garbage they put out today. Thanx for the memories.

[trickydicky1952rh]

One of my best memories. Thanx much for posting. Takes me back to a better place & a better world!

[mreev]

great song, great group.........I miss real music

[cmessar]

Great song, great group. Music is no longer made like this !

[MrRandblues]

this is just another Four Top Classic. I love it . I remember seeing these guys as a kid at a thing in philadelphia called The Thrill Show at What I cannot remember the name of the Stadium what it was called before it became J.F.K. Stadium . I was also fascinated with motorcycles and the motorcycle cops of that day put on a great performance!

[mikebarnes5194]

all i can say is WONDERFUL!!!!  Levi was the best, listen to the range, the pitch

perfect!!!!!

[druhbe1996]

Back in the day / it's obvious singers Sang for the JOY of singing and sharing their talent with us / they performed for the JOY of entertaining us / it was more about the JOY THEY FELT FROM GIVING US A GOOD PERFORMANCE than it was about money

[StatenIzzy1]

thumbs up if levi looks like a black version of lopez (robert loggia) in scarface..facial features and attire

[mrjoshjones1]

These are the ONLY fella's who could ever be mentioned musically in the same

breath with The Dells or the Original Tempts.

So smooth and professional, Obie & Duke look like their having too much fun.

[MegaLazer10]

Levi Stubbs Motown Greatness. Best motown vocalist !!!!!!!!

[opinionated99]

No Levi didnt say, "the big leg girl is gone"...LOL!!! He was so funny!

[Notstrongbow]

To the people who have disliked this song! Can you please give an answer as to why ?

[lotuselise140]

Levi God bless you and all the other Tops you live on for ever

[MechelenManiac]

King Levi Stubbs.

[GOBLUEADAM]

This is the first time I've seen this since it originally aired! But I was smart enough back then to record it live on cassette tape. I used to record a lotta live stuff off of tv, with real crappy sound, but I loved it!

[DanielSchmidt94521]

I see this video and it is no surprise that mainstream music sucks today. Britney Spears can't even sing her own music in concerts. The Four Tops rock and they sing excellent and everyone in the back ground is playing a musical instrument or taking part in the excitement staying classy for multi-generations. How sad that black music today has turned into ghetto trash, big booty women stripping, drug dealing and the promotion of going to prison and gangs. What ever happened to writing about LOVE

[dianesmith58]

Wish i had seen them in concert Love this song.Pure magic.

[BoobyToy]

I wanna go back......

[residualstain]

This makes me so happy but also makes me cry,wish i had got to see them.

[CentinelThe]

Man, why did he have to leave? R.I.P. Levy , your fans miss you.

[mslia55]

Ele é o melhor,sempre.

[mslia55]

Levi,estamos com saudades.Ninguém canta como você!Pra sempre Four Tops!!!!!!!!!

BRASIL!!!

[Lottoman17]

@mslia55  Saudações aos meus amigos do Brasil! Obrigado por seus comentários!

[mslia55]

@Lottoman17 Grata pelo vídeo.Aprecio a boa música.Amo Four Tops!!

[mmill8108]

I remembered when this was first broadcast, but what I had forgotten how classy and first rate this performance by the Four Tops was. Levi and the rest of the guys, so smooth and the kudus to supporting band members. What a treat!

When I discovered this clip on You Tube a few months ago, I shed tears at the end to be able to see their magic again. I now watch this when I need a lift at the end of a long hard day. It never fails to make me smile. Thank you so much for posting!!

[Lottoman17]

@mmill8108 Thank you for taking the time to share your feelings with us! Not only does this clip always bring a smile to my face, but also people as yourself who take the time to tell me how much this video means to them! Thank you!! ;-)

[londonsoulboy]

Been having a rough 2 weeks so thought this vid would cheer me up,it worked

[9cochins]

superb

[toonged]

Thankyou...Thankyou...Thankyou !!!... Pure talent and look at the joy on their faces. This brings back so many memories.

[Lottoman17]

@toonged You're very welcome! I'm VERY happy you, and others, have posted such positive comments on this video! The Four Tops were THE absolute BEST! Thank you! ;-)

[lisco2]

How did we ever get from here to Justin Bieber?

[sastaroo]

@lisco2 lol! You are correct. Justin Bieber stinks. I can't believe they hyped him up like he's a Justin Timberlake type. I miss old school music like this. It's the best.

[solesirching73]

This song made me love big-legged girls even more! R.I.P Levi, Obie, and Lawrence

[vm24seven365]

OMG!!! Big thanks for posting this song!!! I had the biggest crush on Levi Stubbs. When he said, "the big leg girl is gone"...that did it for me LOL!!! Doesn't get ANY better than this. Miss you Levi...RIP friend.

[lowlifer60]

One of the greatest voices of all time,Mr Levi Stubbs.

[RonyMexico]

tough act to follow

levi and the fellas

made it real, thanks

[tonywsmith2]

My God, Levi Stubbs was a handsome man!

[URframed2]

Love this.... :)

[jakkitee]

LOVE and MISS Levi Stubbs. Absolutely one of the BEST singers EVER!

[joesophie90]

from l-r: levi stubbs, renaldo "obie" benson, abdul "duke" fakir & lawrence payton

[gva0917]

The Four Tops were and always be among the best groups ever.  Great version of this song. Love it. Thank you for the post.

[tortolafan]

One of the best groups ever at the absolute top of their game. Smooth, polished, and totally confident in every note they sing and every dance step they take. Listen for the little vocal nuances they add that aren't in the original recorded version. They can do no wrong and they know it. And tell me you don't believe it when Levi sings "the big leg girl is gone".

[cyclejac51]

love watching these guys do this song. Levi's great voice, the harmony, dance

moves, lyrics and those horns are awesome. Four Tops were my favorite.

[skipper8257]

These guys just oozed with class and talent. Motown at it's best. Probably written by Smokey.

[wmden1]

To me, this is the best video I have seen on youtube. All the Tops were great, but Levi's voice and delivery transcend entertainment and touch the soul like none other I have heard.

[paulhamerton]

Great film and so missed RIP Levi,Obie and Lawrence there is one magical choir up in heaven now

[skipper8257]

My all time favorite from this amazing group. R.I.P Levi.

[blues917]

Incredbile performance; all around. Those horns...man.

This is what I call Soul Music.

[Damez76]

Tears down my cheeks; over and over and over, as often as I shall play and cherish it. Thank you for posting. Magical beyond all description.

[Lottoman17]

@Damez76 --- I very much enjoyed reading your comment this morning! You have captured every sentiment I myself feel, every time I view this video! Thank you for posting here today! ~ Chris ~

[tripwitheric]

RIP Levi. The Tops stayed together through all the years, and Levi Stubbs was THE best. Thank You for this video

[ziggybin]

now adays you have four tops or the temptations, new line up NO the original was BEST these are nothing more than tribute bands living of the back of GREAT bands and singers

[lookingback62]

@ziggybin You are right. The original is/was by far the best, but thank goodness for the tribute bands who

bring this great music to the lost today. In this day of rap shit any little bit will help.

[maz3705]

top act Livi had a fantastic voice lights up ye soul

[Desoto875]

The Guys Looked So Good. I think this was the last disco song. She Was My Girl. I Love You Baby.

[TigerGuy13]

how perfect is this!

great song by a great group led by the incomparable Levi Stubbs!

add to that the clothes are just so sharp! and the dance moves smooth like honey!

I cant sing, I could never dance so good & I tried my hardest to dress so well ........ but this is my youth and my soul, thankyou man great awesome posting!

KTF

[Lottoman17]

@TigerGuy13 Thanks for your very heart warming comments, KTF! I very much appreciate your compliment! I totally agree with **everything** you had to say! ;-)

[Branner]

These days --and someone singing like the amazing Levi--are just long gone.

[MrCarlosnz]

hey, love this song - does anyone know the chords to this song please

[loh711]

"She's Gone, the Big Leg Girl is Gone!!"

[lookingback62]

How, how, how could it ever devolve into rap. May this live on forever.

[ApprxAm]

The Greatest Motown Group.

[mk196a]

puts most if not all new groups to shame

[ziggybin]

there does not seem to be singers with passion or soul in the voice like levi anymore

[ziggybin]

i had a vid that was so bad but this version i s better

[ziggybin]

what a voice LEVI  had

[Chevycpe]

There will never be another Levi Stubbs. He stayed with the tops for over fourty years. His voice was truly one of a kind. And he was a true Gentleman. None finer, & very sadly missed! I thank you for the pleasure your singing brought to me, and thousands & thousands more.

[petulia67]

Loved that mischievous look Levi always had when he was onstage.

[js1268]

Levi Stubbs was the SHIT! ... I hate that he's no longer with us.

[LLeluco1]

Thanx for posting, I bought my first LP from this great group 1965...Four Tops on top!

[londonsoulboy]

Music was so much better when these guys were around.

Now we have rap................which is about right just add a C at the start

[heshine321]

Miss you tankhead. lol

[londonsoulboy]

Great song,great vocals and a great performance.Those were the days

[jleelacy11]

people just need to protest new music and stop making these unworthy assholes richer



[tortolafan]

Good God Almighty! Was Levi Stubbs a great lead singer or what?

[tuzwol]

This song reached # 1 on the Billboard R&B Charts 

[coolpilot007]

ohhh my god....voice and music at it`s very BEST !!!!

[sebastianflash64]

i hope hes somewhere nice now .payback for the joy he must have give to thousands rip levi.

[SoothingSound]

Extraordinary live performance. They could move around and still perform as if they were recording in a studio!

[skipper8257]

This is when there were real groups that could go on stage and sound the same as the records. Just incredible talent.

[skipper8257]

There greatest song. What a group. Where are all the groups today?

[larz769]

Loved these guys and all rnb artists from the 70s. They were real and had class all the way.

[majomor]

I can't thank you enough for this post Lottoman17.EVERYTHING about this one is superb.When's the last time ANYTHING of this caliber has been on TV...

[master4444t]

What can be said that hasn't already been said... Four Top Professionals !!!!

[FOURTOPS4EVER]

I've met Duke of the Tops and he is one of the nicest gentleman i've ever met and this is one of the tops most popular live songs.

[Lottoman17]

@San47di  Thank you! My sentiments exactly! ;-)

[navychiefzz]

right on brothers. They don't need the studio gimmickery or overdub after overdub to sound even better live than on recording. Rock on Tops - you're Tops. GREAT POST!! Sound and Video quality excellent.

[Lottoman17]

@navychiefzz I totally agree! Thanks for your great comments. It's hard to believe this was recorded from a 29 year old Betamax tape! LoL I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[steel65712]

When she was my girl.....

[360mix]

I still have this on VHS... love it..

[DetroitLives313]

Wonderful, fabulous, amazing!!!

[betterworld21]

Now that's how grown men do it. Before these pansie ass teenie boppers began to take over the radio.

[TheCactusFlower57]

@betterworld21  I SO AGREE...

[Junkay2]

Fabulous!!! It's amazing how great the Tops (especially Levi Stubbs) sounded into their late 40s-early 50s.

[MsLacy797]

I Just listen to another video of the Tops singing the same song , they was live but the music was recorded . I must say I Iiked the live verison better. LEVI you still RULES RIP

[MrLevistubbs]

whoo, those jheri curls, i love the 1960's processed hair-do's.

[randymudge]

Flawless performance. What a voice, what a song and what a group! Long live the 70's!

[PCSongman]

Where on earth did you come up with this footage? You know I love this song, having recorded it myself. This version with the live band is great. Oh, and I loved Fridays, especially Melanie Chartoff. Thanks for posting this.

[topsmaniac]

What can I say that hasn't been said ? The Four Tops... THE BEST !

[tuzwol]

This R&B song reached number 1 on the R&B charts and cracked the pop top 20 by reaching number 11 on the Pop charts

[wes170]

Superb,great post, sounds just like the studio version,which shows just how great Levi Stubbs and co.were!

[topsmaniac]

@wes170 I love and miss them sooo much !

[memee7]

I second that!!!!

[baabygirl1]

So, So Handsome!!!

[TheCactusFlower57]

@baabygirl1 YES HE WAS VERY HANDSOME MAN...VERY CLASSY TOO I MUST ADD.....NOT MANY LIKE THAT TODAY..