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]

For other musical releases with this title, see Catfish (disambiguation).
"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
  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.


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