Catfish (Four Tops song)

"Catfish" is a 1976 soul song by the Four Tops. Released as a single on ABC Records, it was the title track of the album of the same name. The track features a disco sound reminiscent of contemporary musical groups.[1] In the United States, "Catfish" reached 71 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart and number 7 on the R&B singles chart.[2][3] By the release of "Catfish" in 1976, the Four Tops popularity had begun to decline.[4][5]

"Catfish"
Single by Four Tops
from the album Catfish
B-side"Look at My Baby"
Released1976
GenreSoul
LabelABC Records
Songwriter(s)Fred Bridges, Mikki Farrow, Lawrence Payton

References

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  1. ^ Lucas, Bob (3 March 1977). "Four Tops Spins Hit Records with Soul Messages". Jet. 51 (24): 52–54. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
  2. ^ Warner, Jay (2006). American Singing Groups: A History from 1940 to Today. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 389. ISBN 0634099787.
  3. ^ Helander, Brock (1996). The Rock Who's Who. Schirmer Books. p. 230. ISBN 0028710312.
  4. ^ MacKenzie, Alex (2009). The Life and Times of the Motown Stars. Together Publications. p. 135. ISBN 978-1842260142.
  5. ^ Dahl, Bill (2001). Motown: The Golden Years: More than 100 Rare Photographs. Krause Publications. p. 53. ISBN 0873492862.