The Four Tops are a vocal R&B and jazz group known for such #1 Motown hits as "Reach Out I'll Be There" and "I Can't Help Myself" in the 1960s. The Four Tops consisted of the same four members (Abdul "Duke" Fakir, Renaldo "Obie" Benson, Lawrence Payton and lead singer Levi Stubbs) for over 40 years. At present, the group includes Ronnie McNeir and Payton's son Roquel, with Fakir as the only surviving original member.

The Four Tops appeared on Sesame Street in the 1980s to sing the songs "Please Be Careful (When You Cross the Street)" and "Standing at the Bus Stop Sign."