The Four Tops are an American vocal quartet from Detroit, Michigan, who released a string of hit singles and albums from the mid-1960s to the early 1970s. Their music was notable for its smooth, soulful harmonies and socially conscious lyrics, and they are considered one of the most successful and influential R&B groups of all time.
The Four Tops’ most successful period came in the late 1960s and early 1970s, when they released a string of hit singles that included “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “Standing in the Shadows of Love,” “Bernadette,” and “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch).” These songs helped to establish the Four Tops as one of the most popular R&B groups of the era, and they continue to be played on oldies radio stations today.