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The Four Tops – When She Was My Girl
“When She Was My Girl” is a 1981 single by American vocal group The Four Tops. The song, written and produced by Motown songwriters and producers Lawrence Payton and Marc Blatte, helped to return the act to the American Top 40 charts, peaking at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 10 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart. It also reached No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
Background and composition
“When She Was My Girl” was written by Lawrence Payton and Marc Blatte. The song is a mid-tempo ballad about a man who reminisces about his ex-girlfriend. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet effective, and they perfectly convey the emotion of loss and nostalgia.
Recording and production
“When She Was My Girl” was recorded in 1981 at the Motown Recording Studio in Detroit, Michigan. The song was produced by Lawrence Payton and Marc Blatte.
The recording features Levi Stubbs on lead vocals. Stubbs’ vocals are smooth and soulful, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a catchy melody and a driving beat.
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“When She Was My Girl” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written and produced by Lawrence Payton and Marc Blatte.
- The song was recorded in 1981 at the Motown Recording Studio in Detroit, Michigan.
- The song reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
- “When She Was My Girl” has been covered by many artists, including Michael Bolton and Elton John.