Four Tops, The - Joinville Studios, Paris

Aroview: A rare treat for Four Tops and soul fans alike, with original members Renaldo "Obie" Benson, Abdul " Duke" Fakir, Lawrence Payton and the great Levi Stubbs joined by France's top studio musicians as well as three Americans who were brought to France by special invitation.

This is a behind-the-scenes rehearsal performance, but for the sheer quality of the performance it is far from being labelled a rehearsal. Of course, the hits are covered, but the band also include Bacharach and Davids "This Guy's in Love With You", Jimmy Webb's "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" as well as a breathtaking performance of "Mack The Knife". A rare and spectacular feast and one can see, even at this late stage of their career, The Four Tops were still ahead of the game.

1. Sunny ; 2. Little Green Apples ; 3. I Will Turn To Stone ; 4. This Guy's in Love With You ; 5. Don't Let Him Take Your Love From Me ; 6. Mack The Knife ; 7. Shake Me, Wake Me ; 8. By The Time I Get To Phoenix ; 9. Baby I Need Your Loving ; 10. Reach Out

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