Tower of Power's horn section were so well known they were used by other artists like Santana, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Patti Labelle and Otis Redding just to name a few. These guys should be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame but they're not..what a shame.
Off the 3rd album named Tower of Power. Lead singer Lenny Williams was the best vocalist TOP ever had. Many only know him from the single Cause I Love You. He stayed with the group for 3 albums. Shout out to Greg Adams and his great trumpet jazz solo
Hope I'm not too late. The horn section is legendary no doubt. But, let's not forget the rhythm section. David Garibaldi is one of the great funk drummers of all time imo.
Two of my favorite all-time songs are by Tower of Power: this one and "You're Still A Young Man" (1972). Enough soul to get you through the whole day. They cut deep.
I love how Asia lights up when she’s digging it! She had that big grin all during the song. Tower of Power is the greatest funk band, with the greatest horn section, ever. The great Lenny Williams on vocals. Lot’s of great tunes from these guys. Check out What Is Hip.
Total banger. Tower of Power was such a classy band, with amazing horns, great vocals and impeccable arrangements. Just think guys we had such an amazing variety of music to listen to in the 70's, every day, and it was all available on the radio. I feel sorry for people coming up today who are at the mercy of corporate music. Glad y'all are appreciating the music from back in the day and exposing younger people to it. 💯👍🏾❤️
Being in the 60s and 70s growing up, tower of power superseded all that I thought they would be! This is a superior group from back in the day, their stuff was different, and that horn section oh my goodness! I love it, more tower of power
The incomparable Lenny Williams on vocals backed by the best horn section on the West Coast...maybe the world. This album (released in 1973) was incredible featuring such great songs as "What is Hip?", "Clever Girl," "Soul Vaccination" and "This Time It's Real." But this song is the best of all...one of my absolute all-time favorites across all genres.
"Get yo' feet on the ground." A classic lyric in a song, "You can't walk a straight line if you're wearing crooked shoes." Go see them live, you will not be disappointed!! I have seen them many, many times. First time in 1974. They never disappoint.
Per Songfacts This song about a tough goodbye was written by Tower of Power saxophone players Emilio Castillo and Stephen "Doc" Kupka. Castillo came up with the lyrics, which were inspired by a girl named Sharon, about whom he wrote the song "You're Still A Young Man." In our interview with Castillo, he explained: "Basically it says our relationship is ending and how hard it is to say goodbye to her. I write a lot about specific situations but I let the song play out in a general way." While the group itself never had a bigger hit, the Tower of Power horn section played on several tracks for other artists that did very well. Among them: "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" by Elton John, "The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis & the News, and "Everybody's Everything" by Santana.
I had heard the story about "You're Still a Young Man" but I didn't know this was about the same girl. To have inspired two such incredible songs puts her up there in Pattie Boyd territory.
SO happy to see you young kids bringing new life to this great music. I'm 65, a trumpet player, and was in junior high when this song broke. A favorite. Keep on keepin' on, kids!!!
This song has to be concidered as a so called Soul classic/standard and a song the band always do almost 50 years after it first was recorded. You can never go wrong with these guys!
This came out when I was about 16… it’s been almost 50 years and I think it still sounds as good now as it did then… love it! ❤️. Thanks for playing it for me… glad you liked it!
When my GF DUMPED me, it tore me apart from the inside out. Un-invited, unwelcome, I went to her window with my Boom-Box, played her this song, & serenated her. The year was 1979. Fast FWD to the year 2022, I LOST her to covid-19, & she left me with 2 great kids, who are now both physicians, & 3 terrific granddaughters, whom I love with all my soul. I grew up in the Projects in Tucson, lived there for 19 long years, & became a Criminal Defense Attny. Today, I no longer practice Law, & I'm so happy just to be a BUTLER to my 2 sissy A*ss Piites, & Cat. Your reactions, the genuine LOVE U two have towards one another, plus this song, yes, I teared up, truth be told. Raise your hand who wants to go back to the 80's & 90's????
TOP, baby! This group from Oakland was a force in the early 70’s. You want deep soul, then you’ve come to the right band. It’s a deep dive. Next in line? You’re Still a Young Man. It hits you where you live, baby. C’mon now!
I got to give it to U, Asia, on the opening vocal you Felt it. Whenever I play this song, I always play that part at least 3 times. This is a Treasure of a song...that Lives On. 💜
Tower of Power went through a lot of changes. But this singer, and the band, at the time of this song focused at exactly the right time. This song is one of the greatest ever. Who knows why. It just happens.
I'm so glad you guys like the sound and the power of this music. These artists were part of the sound-track of my life. This song still brings tears to my eyes, not only because of their artistry, but also because of the feelings it brings back from what I was going through back then when "Tower of Power" was doing their thing!
I was about 11 yrs old (mid 1970’s) when my parents took me with them to see Tower Of Power and also performing were Average White Band. That was a concert I never forgot and an impactful experience to witness greatness on that stage.
They STILL sound this good live. They still have some original members in the band, but swapped out vocalists through the decades. Props to their horn section 'recruiter' for keeping up the quality for over 50 years!
I was in Junior High when this song came out. Everybody thought they were black. My aunt showed me the album cover, I came back and told everybody they were white, except for one black dude. Nobody believed me.😊
Wow...love this! Memories, memories and more memories. Tower of Power is one of the best, if not the best horn sections in a band. There are many others. Another is "You're still a young man!" My favorite album is "We came to play", lots of great horns and singing and just pure funk. "Share my life"... "Let me touch you"..."Loving you is gonna see me thru"... "Am I a fool"..."Yin Yang thang" and title song "We came to play" and they did!!
Great request and really enjoyed ya'll's reaction! And like you said Asia, everything about this song was great! Tower of Power got a lot of airplay back in the 70's. Other songs you might like by them are What is Hip, You're Still a Young Man, and Don't Change Horses. Always enjoy ya'll's reactions!
TOWER OF POWER! yes, this is the band I grew up and loved (specially as a teenager) So many memories and good times. Concerts, and just life in general with this group. Sad that we have lost a few of the original members over these last years. I still love em and always will. Thanks to Mr Lenny Williams on vocals. Thank you so very much for the post and reaction to them. Stay safe and much love guys
Tower of Power are renowned for their horn section. They played for a lot of other artists. They also sang the back ground vocals on their songs. They had so many horns that they could play and sing at their shows.
Tower of Power…a great Bay Area (San Jose/Oakland) band. Their brass section was number 1, back in the day. Better than Chicago’s and Blood, Sweat & Tears horn players, in my humble opinion….👍🏼
YOU'RE KILLING ME!! This is my jam. Brings back good memories of good times. Summertime. 80s-90s. Cruising the park, then everyone hits the boulevard. Shiny lowriders, bikes. On display parked or cruising. It never got crazy. A fight was as violent as it got. And practically every hood was out there. It was a lot different then. Miss those days. You should check out YOU'RE STILL A YOUNG MAN. It's 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The Pride of Oakland California. This brings back memories growing up in the east bay, this song was on the radio a lot. The ToP brass section was the go-to horns for so many band's recording sessions and live shows, especially in the Bay. Damn, thanks for reacting to this one, I haven't heard this song in decades yet it brings back vivid memories as I hear it today.
Tower of Power with the incomparable Lenny Williams on Vocals, I like the Live on Soul Train take on this tune. "You're still a Young Man, What is Hip," are great Songs. I have the "Back to Oakland" lp and Cassette. "Just when we start Making it" from this Lp is one of my Favorite Tower of Power tunes. Lenny does an Awesome job on Vocals as Usual. Thanks Asia & BJ
Hey Asia & BJ, Tower Of Power is an "ELITE" Band and they have the "Baddest & Tightest Horn Section" in the Business!!! You guys would absolutely love their musical catalog, especially "You're Still a Young Man," "What Is Hip?", "Soul Vaccination," "In The Slot," "You Ought To Be Having Fun," "Don't Change Horses In The Middle Of A Stream," "Squibb Cakes," "We Came To Play," "So Much Oil In The Ground," "Down At The Nightclub" and their special tribute song to The Godfather Of Soul "Still Diggin' On James Brown!!!" Love you guys!!!
Asia & BJ, you'll love their "Walkin' Up Hip Street" and "What Is Hip?" !!! Great instrumental on "Walkin'...", great horns of course!! edit - Lenny Williams on vocals here.
If you enjoyed the vocals of Mr. Lenny Williams you will love his solo song “Cause I Love You”, it’s one of the greatest most underrated love songs of all time.
This was the first concert my husband took me to when we first got together! We bonded heavily over this music! Both of us growing up in the Bay Area, Tower of Power is a staple in our community!🥰🥰
I was born in Oakland, grew up in the East Bay listening to these guys, before I discovered Led Zeppelin... it was all about Oakland Raiders tailgates with Tower of Power and what they called bumpin' some East Bay Grease .... some good memories... thumbs up and I knew ya'll would love this one, yep
"Back to Oakland" was probably their best overall album. Squib Cakes is a great instrumental and Lenny Williams voice is on full display in Time Will Tell.
So glad someone finally did this song. I have always thought that this was one of the great songs from my teenage years. Great reaction. Y’all are awesome!
Tower of Power with the 'GREAT' Lenny Williams on lead vocals. PRICELESS! This cut was just the tip of the iceberg. You'd be brought to tears if you took a minute and listened to other TOP slow jams. "Willing To Learn", "Just When We Start Makin' It", "Somedays Were Meant For Rain", "By Your Side", "You're Still A Young Man" to name a few. TOP fans know what I'm talkin' about.
This song was Tower of Power's biggest r&b crossover hit ever!!! The song peaked at the #17 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the summer of 1973. It also peaked at the #11 spot on the Billboard Soul chart. The lead vocalist on this song is a guy named Lenny Williams. This song is a banger indeed!!!
This band is PURE 🔥🔥🔥🔥 & 💣💣💣💣! Their live shows were MAGNIFICENT! Back then the tours would have four or five GREAT ACTS! I LOVE that you all enjoyed that song so much that you barely paused!
One of the reasons that bands from the mid 70's thru the 80's sounded so good was that they were big bands with tight horn sections. Bands like Tower of Power, EWF, and Chicago all fit this mode. You should really check out the Russian cover band Leonid and Friends, their cover of this song is tight. The thing about Leonid and Friends is that they have so many studio-quality musicians playing all at once. They started out covering Chicago, then got into Earth, Wind, & Fire. Their cover of EWF's After the Love is Gone, In the Stone, Fantasy, and September are all outstanding and exceptional.
Wife here,,,Looooving this!! "Talk"!....Perfect timing BJ......"Karma" Perfectly stated Ms.Asia!!!...This Amazing music takes me back to vacations at Myrtle Beach SC...Watching people doing the Carolina Shag dance..The Passion is off the chart..AWESOME REACTION.
Tower Of Power is one of the greatest bands ever, featuring that legendary horn section! Gotta agree with everyone here and suggest you react to "What Is Hip?" and " You're Still A Young Man"! They have other great ones, but these are great introductions to the group. Original lead singer Lenny Williams solo song "I Love You" is a Soul classic! You should check that out if you haven't already!
Shout out to Lenny Williams 3rd lead singer for Tower of Power , Greg Adams on the flugelhorn solo, and rest of the band. Top 10 music in the mid 70s. I was on high school
Back in the 70's we were rockers through and through. We all hated disco for example. But two bands even us rockers always liked and respected were Tower of Power and Earth Wind and Fire. True greatness!
Yes! Tower of Power from my hometown; an excellent band known for their incredible horn section. Please also do "You're Still A Young Man" and "Sparkling in the Sand." Love their album "East Bay Grease." Knew you guys would love TOP.
OMG... THE SOUND OF OAKLAND CALIFORNIA. I love Tower of Power. It's my all-time favorite group. But they've got far more songs than that Like Oakland Stroke Sparkling in The Sand Below Us The The City Lights Heaven Must've Sent You and more. Check em out when you're ready
nothing beats the old soul shit like Melvin and the blue notes, Temptations, Isly Brothers, Tramps, King of Funk James Brown, o'jays, Kc and the sunshine band, Commodores with Lionel Richie, and the Manhattans with Kiss and say goodbye ! play the Manhattans!
Rick Stevens was one of the best soul singers of his generation. Too bad he spent all those years in prison but Tower of Power carried on without him & when he was released from prison, they let him sing once again in special presentations. Sadly he has passed on...RIP
Tower of Power's horn section were so well known they were used by other artists like Santana, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Patti Labelle and Otis Redding just to name a few. These guys should be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame but they're not..what a shame.
Off the 3rd album named Tower of Power. Lead singer Lenny Williams was the best vocalist TOP ever had. Many only know him from the single Cause I Love You. He stayed with the group for 3 albums. Shout out to Greg Adams and his great trumpet jazz solo
Hope I'm not too late. The horn section is legendary no doubt. But, let's not forget the rhythm section. David Garibaldi is one of the great funk drummers of all time imo.
Huey Lewis and the News also!
The great “cause I love you” Lennie Williams!!!
Two of my favorite all-time songs are by Tower of Power: this one and "You're Still A Young Man" (1972). Enough soul to get you through the whole day. They cut deep.
Two of their best.
mine are "sparkling in the sand" and "clever girl."
Yes Michael P.
Amen brother
Finally! Somebody hitting some Tower of Power. You must listen to What is Hip - but studio version please. After that "You're Still a Young Man".
Agree with both of these recommendations.
Yep absolutely
Agree! Then Soul with a capital S.
Right about time. I’ve requested this very song to others. Thank you Asia and BJ
watch their performance on Tiny Desk....great version of What is Hip!
You know the song is good when BJ starts his jive early into it. This song was the vibe back in the early 70’s 👊
I love how Asia lights up when she’s digging it! She had that big grin all during the song. Tower of Power is the greatest funk band, with the greatest horn section, ever. The great Lenny Williams on vocals. Lot’s of great tunes from these guys. Check out What Is Hip.
They're not use to real musicians.
Tower Of Power- “You’re Still A Young Man” is a slow vibe & “You Ought to Be Having Fun” is good dance tune.
"Down To The Nightclub," bumpty bumpty bump. ✊
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One of their absolute best songs, often missed, is "Just Another Day", you guys will love it!
Total banger. Tower of Power was such a classy band, with amazing horns, great vocals and impeccable arrangements. Just think guys we had such an amazing variety of music to listen to in the 70's, every day, and it was all available on the radio. I feel sorry for people coming up today who are at the mercy of corporate music. Glad y'all are appreciating the music from back in the day and exposing younger people to it. 💯👍🏾❤️
Being in the 60s and 70s growing up, tower of power superseded all that I thought they would be! This is a superior group from back in the day, their stuff was different, and that horn section oh my goodness! I love it, more tower of power
The best horn band of the 1970's. From Oakland, CA...Great music....
The incomparable Lenny Williams on vocals backed by the best horn section on the West Coast...maybe the world. This album (released in 1973) was incredible featuring such great songs as "What is Hip?", "Clever Girl," "Soul Vaccination" and "This Time It's Real." But this song is the best of all...one of my absolute all-time favorites across all genres.
"Get yo' feet on the ground." A classic lyric in a song, "You can't walk a straight line if you're wearing crooked shoes." Go see them live, you will not be disappointed!! I have seen them many, many times. First time in 1974. They never disappoint.
Yes! This album was a game-changer and turned the music industry on it's ears.
Best horn section ever period!
"You're still a young man," "Time will tell", songs that speak from the heart.
Per Songfacts This song about a tough goodbye was written by Tower of Power saxophone players Emilio Castillo and Stephen "Doc" Kupka. Castillo came up with the lyrics, which were inspired by a girl named Sharon, about whom he wrote the song "You're Still A Young Man."
In our interview with Castillo, he explained: "Basically it says our relationship is ending and how hard it is to say goodbye to her. I write a lot about specific situations but I let the song play out in a general way."
While the group itself never had a bigger hit, the Tower of Power horn section played on several tracks for other artists that did very well. Among them: "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" by Elton John, "The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis & the News, and "Everybody's Everything" by Santana.
I had heard the story about "You're Still a Young Man" but I didn't know this was about the same girl. To have inspired two such incredible songs puts her up there in Pattie Boyd territory.
SO happy to see you young kids bringing new life to this great music. I'm 65, a trumpet player, and was in junior high when this song broke. A favorite. Keep on keepin' on, kids!!!
This is popular music perfection. Expert vocals. Perfectly placed horns. And those backing vocals. An absolutely stunning recording.
This song has to be concidered as a so called Soul classic/standard and a song the band always do almost 50 years after it first was recorded. You can never go wrong with these guys!
Absolutely love this song, brings back so many memories ❤️❤️❤️
This came out when I was about 16… it’s been almost 50 years and I think it still sounds as good now as it did then… love it! ❤️. Thanks for playing it for me… glad you liked it!
Glad you enjoyed it
My favorite band. I've seen them live over 20 times. Simply the Best
When my GF DUMPED me, it tore me apart from the inside out. Un-invited, unwelcome, I went to her window with my Boom-Box, played her this song, & serenated her. The year was 1979. Fast FWD to the year 2022, I LOST her to covid-19, & she left me with 2 great kids, who are now both physicians, & 3 terrific granddaughters, whom I love with all my soul. I grew up in the Projects in Tucson, lived there for 19 long years, & became a Criminal Defense Attny. Today, I no longer practice Law, & I'm so happy just to be a BUTLER to my 2 sissy A*ss Piites, & Cat. Your reactions, the genuine LOVE U two have towards one another, plus this song, yes, I teared up, truth be told. Raise your hand who wants to go back to the 80's & 90's????
I haven't heard this in a long time. Great song.
This whole album is Solid Gold
One of my favorite band! Over 50 years and never gets old!! Classic !!
I enjoy the reactions and how much they like the oldies!
TOP, baby! This group from Oakland was a force in the early 70’s. You want deep soul, then you’ve come to the right band. It’s a deep dive. Next in line? You’re Still a Young Man. It hits you where you live, baby. C’mon now!
I got to give it to U, Asia, on the opening vocal you Felt it. Whenever I play this song, I always play that part at least 3 times.
This is a Treasure of a song...that Lives On. 💜
Tower of Power went through a lot of changes. But this singer, and the band, at the time of this song focused at exactly the right time. This song is one of the greatest ever. Who knows why. It just happens.
Awesome when kids vibe with the awesome 70’s. Real singers, real musicians, real arrangements. The best!
I'm so glad you guys like the sound and the power of this music. These artists were part of the sound-track of my life. This song still brings tears to my eyes, not only because of their artistry, but also because of the feelings it brings back from what I was going through back then when "Tower of Power" was doing their thing!
Being 60 years old growing up loving bands like Tower of Power.Makes me Happy seeing younger people discover great bands like this.Thank you!
Isn't 60 a little young for TOP ?
I was about 11 yrs old (mid 1970’s) when my parents took me with them to see Tower Of Power and also performing were Average White Band. That was a concert I never forgot and an impactful experience to witness greatness on that stage.
Never get tired of that song. Lenny can sing! Great arrangement of vocals, pecussion and horns.
Straight up musicianship. This ain’t studio magic…..this is hardcore pros doin it!
one of the greatest bands of all time with the Greatest Horn sections
They STILL sound this good live. They still have some original members in the band, but swapped out vocalists through the decades. Props to their horn section 'recruiter' for keeping up the quality for over 50 years!
I was in Junior High when this song came out. Everybody thought they were black. My aunt showed me the album cover, I came back and told everybody they were white, except for one black dude. Nobody believed me.😊
Wow...love this! Memories, memories and more memories. Tower of Power is one of the best, if not the best horn sections in a band. There are many others. Another is "You're still a young man!" My favorite album is "We came to play", lots of great horns and singing and just pure funk. "Share my life"... "Let me touch you"..."Loving you is gonna see me thru"... "Am I a fool"..."Yin Yang thang" and title song "We came to play" and they did!!
Great request and really enjoyed ya'll's reaction! And like you said Asia, everything about this song was great! Tower of Power got a lot of airplay back in the 70's. Other songs you might like by them are What is Hip, You're Still a Young Man, and Don't Change Horses. Always enjoy ya'll's reactions!
TOWER OF POWER! yes, this is the band I grew up and loved (specially as a teenager) So many memories and good times. Concerts, and just life in general with this group. Sad that we have lost a few of the original members over these last years. I still love em and always will. Thanks to Mr Lenny Williams on vocals. Thank you so very much for the post and reaction to them. Stay safe and much love guys
Tower of Power are renowned for their horn section. They played for a lot of other artists. They also sang the back ground vocals on their songs. They had so many horns that they could play and sing at their shows.
Played with Little Feat on a live recorded double album called waiting for Columbus....one of my favorites of all time
So blessed to have grown up in the 70’s and so fun to watch my people hearing it for the first time . Sounds every bit as good as it did when I was 11
What an outstanding R&B/ Soul song. This goes back to Jr. High School for me; '72 I'll always love you!!
Tower of Power…a great Bay Area (San Jose/Oakland) band.
Their brass section was number 1, back in the day. Better than Chicago’s and Blood, Sweat & Tears horn players, in my humble opinion….👍🏼
You guys just made my day! I met their drummer in the early 80's at a drum clinic he was putting on in Spokane Wa.
David Garibaldi is a GANGSTER. Dripping with East Bay Grease head to toe.
That song just makes me smile....
Everytime.... Thanks for playing this one.! Love it
YOU'RE KILLING ME!! This is my jam. Brings back good memories of good times. Summertime. 80s-90s. Cruising the park, then everyone hits the boulevard. Shiny lowriders, bikes. On display parked or cruising. It never got crazy. A fight was as violent as it got. And practically every hood was out there. It was a lot different then. Miss those days.
You should check out YOU'RE STILL A YOUNG MAN. It's 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
You from L.A.?
The Pride of Oakland California. This brings back memories growing up in the east bay, this song was on the radio a lot.
The ToP brass section was the go-to horns for so many band's recording sessions and live shows, especially in the Bay. Damn, thanks for reacting to this one, I haven't heard this song in decades yet it brings back vivid memories as I hear it today.
Tower of Power with the incomparable Lenny Williams on Vocals, I like the Live on Soul Train take on this tune. "You're still a Young Man, What is Hip," are great Songs. I have the "Back to Oakland" lp and Cassette. "Just when we start Making it" from this Lp is one of my Favorite Tower of Power tunes. Lenny does an Awesome job on Vocals as Usual. Thanks Asia & BJ
Hey Asia & BJ, Tower Of Power is an "ELITE" Band and they have the "Baddest & Tightest Horn Section" in the Business!!! You guys would absolutely love their musical catalog, especially "You're Still a Young Man," "What Is Hip?", "Soul Vaccination," "In The Slot," "You Ought To Be Having Fun," "Don't Change Horses In The Middle Of A Stream," "Squibb Cakes," "We Came To Play," "So Much Oil In The Ground," "Down At The Nightclub" and their special tribute song to The Godfather Of Soul "Still Diggin' On James Brown!!!" Love you guys!!!
STILL the best Soul band in existence. This old guy has followed them for 50 years. Glad to see you finding out "what is hip" for real.
I’m right there with you😂
Asia & BJ, you'll love their "Walkin' Up Hip Street" and "What Is Hip?" !!! Great instrumental on "Walkin'...", great horns of course!!
edit - Lenny Williams on vocals here.
One of my favorite jams of all time. I'm with Asia, I love me some Tower of Power!!!!! A perfect song for sure...
If you enjoyed the vocals of Mr. Lenny Williams you will love his solo song “Cause I Love You”, it’s one of the greatest most underrated love songs of all time.
This was the first concert my husband took me to when we first got together! We bonded heavily over this music! Both of us growing up in the Bay Area, Tower of Power is a staple in our community!🥰🥰
I was born in Oakland, grew up in the East Bay listening to these guys, before I discovered Led Zeppelin... it was all about Oakland Raiders tailgates with Tower of Power and what they called bumpin' some East Bay Grease .... some good memories... thumbs up and I knew ya'll would love this one, yep
"Back to Oakland" was probably their best overall album. Squib Cakes is a great instrumental and Lenny Williams voice is on full display in Time Will Tell.
Squib Cakes is lit!!
I grew up listening to Tower Of Power as a kid. They kicked ass and I still enjoy them to this day!!!!!
Lenny Williams is the lead vocals!
So glad someone finally did this song. I have always thought that this was one of the great songs from my teenage years. Great reaction. Y’all are awesome!
My teen years too 😜. Wish it wasn’t. Lol
You just don't know. Our music was and is the greatest. Old school. Freshman in college.
This song is so great, it gives me goosebumps when I here it.
“ What Is Hip?” is my favorite by them. Straight outta Oakland!
Asia was smiling on this one…great song and reaction 👏👏
Saw them in concert several years ago. "What Is Hip?" is probably their best known song, but my favorite is "Willing to Learn."
Tower of Power with the 'GREAT' Lenny Williams on lead vocals. PRICELESS! This cut was just the tip of the iceberg. You'd be brought to tears if you took a minute and listened to other TOP slow jams. "Willing To Learn", "Just When We Start Makin' It", "Somedays Were Meant For Rain", "By Your Side", "You're Still A Young Man" to name a few. TOP fans know what I'm talkin' about.
Lenny. He remains one of our greatest soul ballad singers. Any time anywhere Lenny is the man
This song was Tower of Power's biggest r&b crossover hit ever!!! The song peaked at the #17 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the summer of 1973. It also peaked at the #11 spot on the Billboard Soul chart. The lead vocalist on this song is a guy named Lenny Williams. This song is a banger indeed!!!
This band is PURE 🔥🔥🔥🔥 & 💣💣💣💣! Their live shows were MAGNIFICENT! Back then the tours would have four or five GREAT ACTS! I LOVE that you all enjoyed that song so much that you barely paused!
One of my favorite songs in my journey in this life.
One of my all time favorite songs when music was real filled with passion and emotions thanks for your great reaction!
Imagine turning on the radio and hearing music like this 24/7. Good times, good memories. I miss it so.
******What a Voice! The Great Lenny Williams with that Unmatched Horn Section.
One of the reasons that bands from the mid 70's thru the 80's sounded so good was that they were big bands with tight horn sections. Bands like Tower of Power, EWF, and Chicago all fit this mode. You should really check out the Russian cover band Leonid and Friends, their cover of this song is tight. The thing about Leonid and Friends is that they have so many studio-quality musicians playing all at once. They started out covering Chicago, then got into Earth, Wind, & Fire. Their cover of EWF's After the Love is Gone, In the Stone, Fantasy, and September are all outstanding and exceptional.
Wife here,,,Looooving this!! "Talk"!....Perfect timing BJ......"Karma" Perfectly stated Ms.Asia!!!...This Amazing music takes me back to vacations at Myrtle Beach SC...Watching people doing the Carolina Shag dance..The Passion is off the chart..AWESOME REACTION.
Love this song ❤️
The East Bay's greatest funk band. They became the gold standard for all norcal bands.
Tower Of Power is one of the greatest bands ever, featuring that legendary horn section! Gotta agree with everyone here and suggest you react to "What Is Hip?" and " You're Still A Young Man"! They have other great ones, but these are great introductions to the group. Original lead singer Lenny Williams solo song "I Love You" is a Soul classic! You should check that out if you haven't already!
TOP's "There Is Only So Much Oil" Montreux 2006...Larry Bragg on vocals, with the great Roger Smith just tearing up the Hammond...
One of my all time favorite bands...and they are still performing (and writing new songs) to this day. Please - more of TOP. Thanks
"What is Hip" is their best hit. You've got to do that one.
Man, I haven't heard Tower of Power in forever. Thank you for sharing and bring back some great memories.
Glad you enjoyed it
Me and my mom partied with this band. In San Jose, California.
We knew somebody who knew their manager
Shout out to Lenny Williams 3rd lead singer for Tower of Power , Greg Adams on the flugelhorn solo, and rest of the band. Top 10 music in the mid 70s. I was on high school
Back in the 70's we were rockers through and through. We all hated disco for example. But two bands even us rockers always liked and respected were Tower of Power and Earth Wind and Fire. True greatness!
One of the best horn groups of the 70's
Let's try of all time
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Yes! Tower of Power from my hometown; an excellent band known for their incredible horn section. Please also do "You're Still A Young Man" and "Sparkling in the Sand." Love their album "East Bay Grease." Knew you guys would love TOP.
The love this band from the very first album East Bay Grease. You guy need to hear Your still a young man, Sparking in the sand.
OMG... THE SOUND OF OAKLAND CALIFORNIA. I love Tower of Power. It's my all-time favorite group. But they've got far more songs than that Like Oakland Stroke Sparkling in The Sand Below Us The The City Lights Heaven Must've Sent You and more. Check em out when you're ready
1973....Good song. Tower of Power was big in the 1970's. I remember my brothers listening to Tower of Power songs including this classic.
More Tower Of Power reactions please!
1st Concert I ever saw in 1976was Tower of Power and Santana.
Phenominal Horn section.
Oakland’s own the mighty Tower of Power with the great Lenny Williams on vocals!
What a tune this is! There’s a fantastic cover by Leonid & Friends on here also, well worth checking out!
nothing beats the old soul shit like Melvin and the blue notes, Temptations, Isly Brothers, Tramps, King of Funk James Brown, o'jays, Kc and the sunshine band, Commodores with Lionel Richie, and the Manhattans with Kiss and say goodbye ! play the Manhattans!
Rick Stevens was one of the best soul singers of his generation. Too bad he spent all those years in prison but Tower of Power carried on without him & when he was released from prison, they let him sing once again in special presentations. Sadly he has passed on...RIP
Love love love this song
This is a modern version of a big band from the 30s-40s. Excellent musicians.
Additional shout out to Jay Spell, the blind pianist who played piano on this song
One of the greatest tunes ever recorded by a ‘Horns’ band.
Soul music ain't just a black thing, best Horn section in music......