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an unexpected treasure
Another in Kultur's growing line of pop music documents. I popped this one in my player and sat down, thinking it was gonna be another of those 'greatest hits in concert' videos that are a dime a dozen for popular artists like the Four Tops, and, frankly, tend to be just processed tripe for the Philistine masses. This ain't that, so prepare to be disappointed if that's what you're looking for. As this one started playing, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it's not just another slick production piece, but instead is a behind the scenes look at a vocal group at the top of their game. Filmed on a soundstage near Paris without an audience, we see here Levi Stubbs, Obie Benson, Duke Fakir, and Lawrence Payton rehearsing ten songs, along with a backing group of French session musicians and a handful of American players. The songs are some of the ones that made the Four Tops great, and a few more that you might not expect in a compilation like this. A brief introduction from the narrator as we see the artists filing into the studio and getting ready for the session. Then it's right into the songs, and fine ones they are. The production values of the video are good, and the dolby stereo sound is adequate. This was filmed in 1970, but it looks and sounds great more than three decades later, running about 45 minutes or so. If you're a fan of the Four Tops, you definitely need to see this. If you've got only a casual interest in pop music, this is not as essential, but definitely worth your time and attention. I recommend it.

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Horrible
Anybody who likes this DVD has blinders on or is related to one or more of the Tops. It will not add to the Four Tops legacy but it will definitely tarnish it. You'd be better off throwing your money down a rat hole than spending it on this DVD.

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Disappointment
My error in expecting a compilation of greatest hits on a CD...compounded by very poor performances in a questionable recording situation. A really bad piece of work! Wish I could return the item...will probably place it in a future White Elephant sale. And these gentlemen are really top notch...perhaps one could look at it as a piece of history to justify the purchase.