By David Meikle (81.130.211.124) on Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 07:41 am:

Can anyone provide a track listing for this album from ABC records?

TIA
David

By John Barry Sheffield (195.92.168.164) on Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 08:42 am:

I only have it on cassette, I will have to did it out as I have no cassette player any longer! - meanwhile:


THE SHOW MUST GO ON - ABC RECORDS: Produced by group member Lawrence Payton, the Four Tops' The Show Must Go On was the follow-up to their Catfish album, which included the Top Seven R&B/pop-charting title track single. The first single, "The Show Must Go On," an energetic ode to the age-old showbiz ethic, was a disco hit and managed to chart R&B in late 1977. The LP's standout tracks, though, came courtesy of fellow Detroiter Ronnie McNeir. The two-tempoed "I Can't Live Without You" is a grand showcase for Levi Stubbs' plaintive vocals. The gospel-ish/chunky, clavinet-laced "You'll Never Find a Better Man" did much to bolster the group's well-liked, regular-guy appeal. In later years, McNeir became the group's touring musical director and appeared on the group's 1995 Motown album Christmas Here With You. Other highlights are the message-oriented cuts "See the Real Me," "Love Is a Joy," and the baritone-led ballad "Candy."

John

By David Meikle (81.130.211.124) on Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 08:57 am:

Thanks John.

Hope you can find it.

By LG Nilsson (212.247.9.242) on Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 09:22 am:

David,

Track listing:

1. The Show Must Go On
2. I Can't Live Without You
3. Save It For A Rainy Day'
4. Runnin' From Your Love
5. See The Real Me
6. Love Is A Joy
7. You'll Never Find A Better Man
8. Candy

LG

By David Meikle (81.130.211.124) on Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 09:51 am:

Thanks LG.

Anyone know which were issued as 45's? excl title track. What was the flip of the title track?

By LG Nilsson (212.247.9.242) on Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 10:06 am:

David,

The only 45 from that album was:

ABC 12315 - Runnin' From Your Love / The Show Must Go On

LG

By David Meikle (81.130.211.124) on Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 10:25 am:

LG I'm interested in Fred Bridges collaberation with Lawrence Payton.

Do you have 45/album/year detail for the following:-

again
catfish
cherries
christmas here with you
feel free
i can't hold on much longer
i will nevet ever leave
it would almost drive me.....
love don't come easy
we all gotta stick together

Your help is much appreciated.
David

By David Meikle (81.130.211.124) on Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 10:48 am:

I also note that Fred worked with Renaldo Benson on the following :-

i know you like it
if you really love your girl
unwanted company

Anyone?

By LG Nilsson (213.89.29.129) on Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 01:39 pm:

David,

Here's what I found so far...

ABC 12096 - Seven Lonely Nights / I Can't Hold Out Much Longer - 1975
ABC 12123 - We All Gotta Stick Together / (It Would Almost) Drive Me Out Of My Mind - 1975
ABC 12223 - Catfish / Look At My Baby - 1976

ABC 12236 - Feel Free / I Know You Like It - 1976
Motown 1854 - Hot Nights / Again - 1986 (Also in album "Magic")
"I'll never ever leave again" in album "Tonight" on Casablanca 1981
"Christmas here with you" MCA album 1995
"love don't come easy" in ABC album Catfish 1976

LG

By b.soul (64.12.97.7) on Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 07:39 pm:

I remember this album. I had it on 8-track. It is one of the few Four Top albums that has not been reissued to C.D. I don't play the tape in fear that it might break and I'll never be able to hear it again. Fortunately, last summer I found a copy of this album on vinyl. I didn't hesitate to pick it up, along with another Four Top's album (AT THE TOP), which also has not been reissued to C.D. It is ashamed ABC Records did not promote these albums well in 1977 and 1978 respectively. They both could have scored some hit songs for Levi and the Four Tops, especially the singles- I can't live without you(from The Show Must Go On) and H.E.L.P (from At The Top)

By Scratcher (65.238.127.27) on Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 11:06 pm:

At The Top had some good songs. It was done in Philly and featured songs by Ron Tyson, Norman Harris and others. I especially liked "Seclusion," "Just In Time" and "H.E.L.P." from that one.

By David Meikle (81.130.211.124) on Friday, June 13, 2003 - 03:54 am:

Thanks LG

By Davie Gordon (212.159.94.2) on Friday, June 13, 2003 - 05:13 am:

David,

"Unwanted Company" was recorded by Jeannie Reynolds (LJ's sister) on Casablanca.

I'll dig out my Bridges-Knight-Eaton listings
which should have most of the info. you're after

Davie

By David Meikle (81.130.211.124) on Friday, June 13, 2003 - 05:54 am:

Thanks Davie

Mail me about tonight please.