Four Tops – Ain’t No Woman

About the Song

The Four Tops are an American vocal group from Detroit, Michigan, who released the hit “(Ain’t No Woman) Like the One I’ve Got” in 1973.

Formed in the early 1950s, the Four Tops originally consisted of Levi Stubbs (lead vocals), Abdul “Duke” Fakir (baritone), Renaldo “Obie” Benson (tenor), and Lawrence Payton (bass). The group got their big break in 1964 when they signed with Motown Records and released their first hit single, “Baby I Need Your Loving.”

The Four Tops went on to release a string of hit singles for Motown, including “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),” and “Standing in the Shadows of Love.” They also became popular live performers, and their energetic stage shows helped them to earn a large following around the world.

“(Ain’t No Woman) Like the One I’ve Got” was written by Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter, and it was released as the second single from the Four Tops’ 1973 album Keeper of the Castle. The song is a mid-tempo ballad about a man who is deeply in love with his woman. He sings about how she makes him feel and how she is the only woman for him.

The song was a moderate hit, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number two on the Hot Soul Singles chart. It has since become a classic soul song, and it has been covered by many artists, including Michael Jackson, Elton John, and Bruce Springsteen.

The Four Tops continued to record and perform throughout the 1970s and 1980s. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, and they received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009. Levi Stubbs passed away in 2008, but the Four Tops continue to perform as a trio, with Duke Fakir, Obie Benson, and Ronnie McNeir.

“(Ain’t No Woman) Like the One I’ve Got” is a beautiful and soulful song about the power of love. It is a testament to the Four Tops’ talent as singers and performers, and it is a classic song that will continue to be enjoyed for many years to come.

Here are some additional details about the song and its impact:

• The song was written by Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter, who were also responsible for writing other hits for the Four Tops, such as “Reach Out I’ll Be There” and “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch).”
• The song was produced by Frank Wilson, who was also a successful songwriter and producer. He worked with many other Motown artists, including the Supremes, the Temptations, and Marvin Gaye.
• The song was released as the second single from the Four Tops’ 1973 album Keeper of the Castle. The album was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
• The song was a moderate hit, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number two on the Hot Soul Singles chart. It has since become a classic soul song, and it has been covered by many artists, including Michael Jackson, Elton John, and Bruce Springsteen.
• The song was featured in the 1997 film “The Full Monty.” The film is about a group of unemployed steelworkers in Sheffield, England, who decide to form a striptease act. The song is played during the scene where the men are rehearsing their routine.

“(Ain’t No Woman) Like the One I’ve Got” is a beautiful and soulful song about the power of love. It is a testament to the Four Tops’ talent as singers and performers, and it is a classic song that will continue to be enjoyed for many years to come.

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