
Because all of your hope is gone ''(all your hope is gone)''
And your life is filled with much confusion ''(much confusion)''
Until happiness is just an illusion ''(happiness is just an illusion)''
And your world around is crumbling down, darlin'
''(Reach out)'' Come on girl reach on out for me
''(Reach out)'' Reach out for me
Hah, I'll be there with a love that will shelter you
I'll be there with a love that will see you through
When you feel lost and about to give up ''(to give up)''
'Cause your best just ain't good enough ''(just ain't good enough)''
And your feel the world has grown cold ''(has grown cold)''
And your drifting out all on your own ''(drifting out on your own)''
And you need a hand to hold, darlin'
''(Reach out)'' Come on girl, reach out for me
''(Reach out)'' Reach out for me
Hah, I'll be there to love and comfort you
And I'll be there to cherish and care for you
''(I'll be there to always see you through)
(I'll be there to love and comfort you)''
I can tell the way you hang your head ''(hang your head)''
You're not in love now, now you're afraid ''(you're afraid)''
And through your tears you look around ''(look around)''
But there's no peace of mind to be found ''(no peace of mind to be found)''
I know what your thinking
You're a loner, no love of your own, but darling
''(Reach out)'' Come on girl reach out for me
Reach out, just look over your shoulder
I'll be there to give you all the love you need
And I'll be there you can always depend on me
I'll be there

The Four Tops are an American vocal quartet from Detroit, Michigan. They were one of the most commercially successful American pop music groups of the 1960s and helped propel the Motown label to international fame. The group's repertoire has included aspects of soul, R&B, disco, adult contemporary, doo-wop, jazz, and show tunes.
Founded as the Four Aims, lead singer Levi Stubbs, Abdul "Duke" Fakir, Renaldo "Obie" Benson and Lawrence Payton remained together for over four decades, performing from 1953 until 1997 without a change in personnel. The Four Tops were among a number of groups, including the Miracles, the Marvelettes, Martha and the Vandellas, the Temptations, and the Supremes, who established the Motown Sound. They were notable for having Stubbs, a baritone, as their lead singer, whereas most other male and mixed vocal groups of the time were fronted by tenors.
The group was the main male vocal group for the highly successful songwriting and production team of Holland–Dozier–Holland, who crafted a stream of hit singles for Motown. These included two Billboard Hot 100 number-one hits for the Tops: "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)" in 1965 and "Reach Out I'll Be There" in 1966. The group continued to have chart singles into the 1970s, including the million-seller "Ain't No Woman" (1973).
The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked them #79 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
The Four Tops continue to perform with Fakir as the last surviving original member.
gjr wrote:
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Sunday night was always my favourite television night as a kid!
A "10" just for the transport back in time for me!
passionate lyrics
interesting chord changes and melody
(and rough recording--gives it a documentary feel!)
What a track! The flutes and bass guitar at the beginning have a tempo and melody that have one anticipating the rhythm section coming in. And the Funk Brothers deliver. The tempo falls into a pocket groove that continues through the remainder of the song. Great stuff.
The ultimate rhythm section; James Jamerson, Benny Benjamin, Richard 'Pistol' Allen and Uriel Jones smile from on high ...along with the rest of the crew.
2648 West Grand awaits your presence. Hitsville USA, a pilgrimage well worth your time.
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Something a lot of people don't realize is that Motown radio was actually based in Windsor ON. WKBW was famous for Motown music.
Actually CKLW was the call-sign. I live in Windsor...
Be there to meet us my friend.
Had me confused for a second because I knew I had listened to this song on CFRA AM radio in 1960s.