William's Song a Day Blog - est. September 2007

From: Reach Out ; Year: 1967; Genre: Soul/Motown I guess it is one of those days where the song, or at least the artist(s), is chosen for me. As many probably know, "Duke" Fakir , who was the last surviving original member of the legendary Motown group The Four Tops passed away yesterday at the very young age of 88; he will be deeply missed along with the three members who already died. At least there's some more amazing music being played in Heaven! Rest in Peace.   Hear 7 Rooms of Gloom on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Spacehog - Zeroes   My song pick 2 years ago today: Carmen - Retirando   My song pick 3 years ago today: George Clinton - Last Dance My song pick 4 years ago today: Marillion - Cover My Eyes (Pain in Heaven)   My song pick 5 years ago today: Don Henley - All She Wants to Do Is Dance My song pick 6 years ago today: Brave Belt - Can You Feel It My song pick 7 years ago today: Soundgarden - Rowing My song pick 8...

Yesterday I learned on the news that The Four Tops' lead singer, Levi Stubbs died of lung cancer at the age of 72. For me, one of the main aspects that set The Four Tops apart from a lot the vocal acts to front the Funk Brothers on the Motown label was the amazing power and emotion behind Levi Stubbs' vocals. This song in my opinion was one of the best to showcase his talents. And of course the music is incredible as well; I just love James Jamerson's bass line in this one. Here is the studio version on YouTube. Here is a live performance on YouTube. +