Levi Stubbs Gone But Will Never Be Forgotten

The other day Levi Stubbs the lead singer for the Four Tops died in his home at age 72. My first reaction was...not another one. Not another beautiful talented black man who's music was a part of my life. Music that helps one define who they are at life different stages.

As a younger child, "I Can't Help Myself(Sugar Pie, Honeybunch)" was the jam. As a teenager, "Ain't No Woman Like The One I've Got" was really special to me. Cause I was hoping for someone to feel that way about me. In my Disco dancing days, it was "When She Was My Girl". And my all time favorite, "I Believe In You And Me". Brings tears to my eyes and a lump in my throat. I reaches my very soul.Whitney Houston redid the song in the movie The Preacher's Wife. I got chills when I first heard her sing it.

Growing old is not easy...everything familiar is growing older too and death is a part of the journey. Peace to you Mr. Levi Stubbs...you will be greatly missed, but your music will live on in my heart forever.