I was thinking the same about these groups. 20 or 30 years after they had their big hit songs, this TV Special must have been made. When did this special happen, btw? In the 80's? I'm thinking not all the original Drifters and Cadillacs were there.
Most of the Motown groups and singers were lifelong friends Grew up in the north end of Detroit, many lived on the same block and surrounding blocks. They also toured together with the revival shows. I remember seeing one at the Long Island Colosseum in the late 70’s.
As a child of the 60s, all I can say is: CHILLS!!!! What a treat! Back in the day, no one could touch the Temptations but for this performance I am going to give it to the Four Tops!
I love 'em ALL; they're all GREAT! You tickle me, how you PERKED UP, when your boys, The Temptations were coming out. Lol... You are ALWAYS such "a pleasure/joy" to watch reacting to the songs us baby boomers grew up on. It NEVER gets old, watching you...
This was the best review I have ever seen from Jay-V or from any reviewer! I laughed and I cried as I watched. I don't know how Jay found this special video but it was fantastic. It was beautiful.
This video was from PBS' 'My Music'...a series of soul performances that was staged in Pittsburgh back starting in the nineties...ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GLe5MYcuKoo.html
This is when they were old. Some of the voices had gone. Listen to these songs when they were in their prime. Under the boardwalk is a so g hall if fame winner.
@@ABertagurl Spanish Harlem is BEN E.KING solo,after He left the group to go it alone.An easy mistake to make,as He was originally the Drifters lead Singer,for Me,when they were at their best.
This was AWESOME. I miss the days of the old Circle Star in San Carlos, CA when you'd get five groups for the show. Saw so many of these groups from that era. *happy sigh*
"They often call me Speed-o, but my real name is Mr. Earl". RIP Ben E. King who sang "This Magic Moment". I must have gone to see 10 Murray The K shows when I was young, which toward the end were mainly Motown Revue's. Each show had about 15 acts and at the end all would come onstage and perform together, just like this. The days man.
This was AMAZING, Bro! The perfect way to cap of Motown Mondays! I think I was pulling for The Four Tops. But they were all great! I love things like this. As you said, music unifies people and brings them together. That can surely be seen to be true in this awesome video. GREAT reaction!
I have suggested this song before but "I Only Have Eyes For You" by The Flamingo's is probably one of the most hauntingly beautiful and ethereal love songs of all time honestly. Idk if I have anyone to back me up but it's great. Highly suggest it.
Absolutely loved your reaction to this good, good music!!!❤ I have to go with Levi and the Four Tops - Levi is my man!!! Nice ending with Jackie Wilson song!! That was fun!!! Thanks!!!
Great stuff! Thanks for posting J. To say this brings back memories gets strange looks from folks... I'm sneaking up on 50 but grew up listening to 50/60s music because of my Dad and always enjoyed it. Been to see many revival shows to see so many great bands, and to hear those original members who are still around do their classics so effortlessly, and have a great time doing it... always a great night. It also feels good to have people who grew up during this era come up and ask if someone gave my wife and I tickets or if we knew the type of show it was, which then turns into all sorts of great conversation with the nicest people about the bands and music in general. (I'll admit... it also feels good to be considered a "youngster" for a change!). Keep these coming! It does a heart good to see what I'll call the younger generation appreciate and enjoy the oldies.
Damn! This was awesome! I was dancin’ in my chair(dog under my feet sleeping). You can see how much they were having. Love the comedy. I loved them all but have a soft spot for the Four Tops so if made to choose, that would be my pick. Love the Jackie Wilson “ Higher and Higher” song at the end.🥰
My mother wss a teen wen these songs were out and. I Lisened to these greats with my mommy i loved it im smiling ear to ear with memories flooding my mind. My momma. heaven now. I feel happy happy happy right now. These are truely my all time favorites. They always put my mom and i always had so much fun listening and dancing to these songs.💚💙💛💗🌿🌺🍃🐦🌿🌺🍃🐦🌿🌺🍃🐦💚💙💛💗🎶
First time seeing this. When Motown 1st started touring they had the "Motown Review" Bus. I saw the bus in Boston back in 62. The performers got to know each other real well. Don't forget Mary Wells.
These made for tv performances are dang near perfect. This is such a treat!! Imagine the energy at that place! Do you have any details such as the date and location? Was it a theater? Studio? Another great Reaction, JV! Good choice, thank you!!
Tops and Tempts were playing around. they did that for years with battles on tv, concerts, and records. PS that last song by the Temptations was "I'm Losing You" good song
U need the Drifters! And not sure how many original members. They go wayyyyy back. Listen to the original versions!! Also the Platters (My Prayer) Better sing off between the Temps n 4 Tops at Motown 20
The Drifters, or what is left of them are still preforming, saw them in Feb, still sound great,, I would suggest playing more of all these groups, I don't think there is a bad song between the 5 of them
In my opinion, The Four Tops win the challenge, Levi's main voice is dynamic. The Temptations, a very close hairline second, but all the groups were great though!
I do believe you felt this deep in your soul. Why oh why can't there be talent like this these days. Can't get enough of The Temptations, The Manhattans and The Four Tops!
Always loved the dance moves as much as the music, enjoy...they just don't do this anymore. I love how they dance and sing to each other's music, songs not nearly long enough. This was fun!
The Drifters changed lead singer so many times. They were the last group to perform at my local club here in Manchester UK and the club was demolished with The Drifters still being advertised on the boards above the doors in the mid 2000's
I saw the temptations and the four tops live and i still remember þhose concerts like yesterday. They were the best concerts ive been to. The crowd were singing along with every song. The dances were amazing What fantastic memories.
The Cadillacs had an older style, as you can hear they are doing a bit of Doo Wop. The Drifters are singing their best songs here. I think the Temptations discography goes deeper than all of them put together. Ali-Ollie Woodson was a good lead singer for them, but my favorite was David Ruffion, and I absolutely loved Dennis Edmonds (who just passed a couple years ago). The heart was of course Otis Williams, the guy that kept them together.. Temptations turned into a kind of evolving, revolving group. Members coming and going and to this day there is at least one version of them still going (briefly there was a "The Temptations Revue". My opinion though, after Otis died, the group should have been re-branded, like "Reflection of Temptations" or something signifying an ongoing Temptations cover band.
4 Tops. My Jr. High. Biology teacher had a record player in the classroom and would share new music with us. He came back from a weekend in Memphis and talked about this new group he had heard on the radio there called the Four Tops and played their record for us. I’m not sure but I think it was “I Can’t Help Myself.” He predicted that they were going to be huge. He also sponsored a club called TAMAC - Teenage Music Appreciation Club” and we would meet and listen to new music.
I'm not too sure when this video was made but I would guess it was around the mid to late 80's. I would love to have seen these bands doing this some 10 years earlier with their original line up and when they were all at the top of their game. The drifters were never as good without Ben E King. The temps without David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks or Damon Harris are all good but not great. Love to see the Manhattans sing There's no me, without you. Classic smooth 70's soul. Still enjoyed it.
This was from a 1985 TV Special called Motown Returns to The Apollo to celebrate the reopening of The Apollo Theater. Every one of these guys made their bones in that theater. The Cadillacs were a major influence on The Temptations (most notably Otis Williams). Ben E. King was in The Drifters before he got fired and of course would co write Stand By Me, then The Manhattans had Kiss & Say Goodbye, and The Temptations & Four Tops are Music Royalty.
I love this video! It's one of my all-time favs! This was REAL, QUALITY music! These bands were all unique and SO talented! It is very hard for me to choose just one group here because I will always love the number the Manhattens performed, and the Temptations are always PRIMO, but I will ALWAYS LOVE the Four Tops! They were the best EVER! Thanks for posting this!
These are so much amazing groups .. I mean the harmony and the voices the songs .. I have watched this video countless times .. I smiled throughout with you lol .. just fantastic . Real music 😁
Slowly , but surely, big brother removed all the dance shows for people to enjoy and dance to. Thank you for having Motown Monday’s for We The People. Music is the soul for our creative intelligence . 🙏🎼🌍🙏🎼 😊
4 TOPS ARE MY FAVORITE WITH TEMPTATIONS CLOSE BEHIND. DRIFTERS USED TO BE BRTTER, HAD SOME GREAT SONGS. I saw the 4 Tops and the Temptations together! Awesom!
I sure relate to this song , lets kiss and say goodbye ! Those were the days so much fun and dancing the night away with this unforgettable fantastic songs .
