Rick Stevens Original Singer of Tower Of Power - You're Still A Young Man Bimbo's SF 2013

Filmed at the 9th Annual Autism Benefit at Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco

[@JDubbs1965]

I'm playing trombone on this. Was a great night!!!

[@flowerpot3855]

Thank you. Had to be a wonderful night.

[@patritablackston2064]

Great job James!!

[@boomerang905]

You're great. This is a very meaningful appearance for you all. 😥 RIP Rick.

[@chefduane3742]

So cool! Well done!

[@cessaly100]

Wow!! You guys are BEYOND FANTASTIC! We LOVE YOU! Glad you’re STILL AROUND! Brings back happy memories!

[@ajeveryday1980]

I did 3 years with this man and let me say, he is the sweetest man you can ever meet. We plated this one the yard often. God bless that he made it out.

[@jessem7556]

Hope you are doing good now that you are out.

[@boomerang905]

He always seemed like a warm person. I missed him so much from ToP 😢 RIP

[@jumaineadams9152]

God Bless his life.

[@angelchavez458]

Where what pen and is he gone I came across this by luck with all respect

[@cityofangelsdriven7179]

@@angelchavez458 he was in mule creek state prison and lived in the gymnasium.

[@joepeople6149]

Rest in Peace Rick Stevens. You are in no more pain. God's got you. In good hands.

[@Sheerkat7]

Looking and sounding great after 36 years in prison. Hard to believe he's 73 years old there. Glad to see him perform again. Great voice . RIP, brother.

[@karlar8648]

He kept this song in his heart. He sings and performs it. OWNED.

[@johnnyortiz495]

Best music of my youth. Just turned 58 and still listening. Thanks for the best music ever. RIP Rick Stevens👼🏻

[@Kim63146]

I just turned 58...Sept 2021...still listening!❤

[@weluvgsus]

60 something lol

[@joshwakelin3631]

21 and picked up a Tower of Power CD from my local record store, been on repeat in my car for a while now

[@alfredramos8585]

Thank you my friend for the good times

[@Jwalways]

He died?

[@DLBMOS]

Wow, he sounds just like he did in 1972...

[@cessaly100]

Yep!!! Love it! Amazing! FRESH!

[@gypsymom0819]

The man still had the great pipes after all that time of being incarcerated. RIP Rick Stevens.

[@jumaineadams9152]

Rest In Power Donald Richard "Rick" Stevens. I'm 35 and I still play this song every time when I'm driving.

[@joey0077d]

I’m 58 and still play it also. What’s funny my older cousins played this when it came out and they where 15 years older then me.

[@tonyc2761]

To me, he is THE voice of TOP. Can't tell you how many times I listened to TOP in my youth. I grew up listening to these guys, Chicago (Transit Authority), War, The Doobie Brothers, and all the greats of that time. I'm 64 now, and oh, the memories I have from that time. I wouldn't trade anything for those memories.

[@cochiseanderson6166]

Yep, Amen 2 Rick Stevens 4 His Presence n Fabulous Voice...He Was n Still is The Voice of TOP...What a Great Performance Here!!...Cheers!!..🎼🎙🎵🎶🎚🎧

[@JuanManuelIbarra-b4v]

@@cochiseanderson6166o

[@dinan545bmw]

Damn. One of my MOST favorite tunes of ALL TIMES!! And their horn section?? Only the BEST in the business!! Tower of Power, baby!! Live on for eternity!!😉 👍

[@damulen6508]

The sweetest horn section ever assembled... And then Rick Stevens doing his thing. BEAUTIFULL!

[@buddiec41]

Dont forget the horny horns Parliament

[@vickiwright2262]

Love the brass. They are so right on..

[@dianeblevins7878]

Yes

[@DME309]

Beloved Creator’s Own Chosen Savior‘s 🌍🇺🇸💋💋💋💋🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️💕☺️ The Warriors and Patriots of the Horns and Drums 🎤🎼🎼🎺🥁🎷🎼🎼🎼🎸🥁🎺Beloveds y’all are still Young Men. Real Men

[@DME309]

Musicians and Wonderful Angels. Not like The Satanist Glee and NWO. They are Antithesis. We Honor Our White Musicians and Latinos and Spanish We will see each other again🌍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💋💋💋💕💋💋💋💋🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🥁

[@SpicyWife4Life]

God, thank You for allowing us the opportunity to hear this song with the original players #TOP…. clearly Mr. Stevens has repented… You kept his gift intact to grace us one last time, many many years later. RIP Rick Stevens

[@74bshs]

I fondly remember this song from my high school days. It was not long ago that I found out about Rick Stevens' time in the "big house". How sad, he doesn't look the type. RIP Rick, the good Lord is the ultimate judge.

[@charietyireland9236]

I played with ol Rick Stevens many times back in San Quentin . He's still has that voice an I'm glad he's a free Man. Ric D Ireland Jr

[@Ouwant12ic]

Not on;ly a great song, but a man about redemtion and being forgiven. Thank you Mr. Stevens and may God rest your soul

[@douglascompton6016]

The Greatest blues song and singer in the universe, sleep eternally in sweet slumber , may all your sins be forgivin and may you inherit the Kingdom of heaven on THE last day when and only when JESUS returns and raises those from their resting places into everlasting life . AMEN AMEN AMEN.

[@melodysanger103]

REMEMBERING RICK STEVENS (FEB 23, 1940 - SEP 5, 2017) [02/23/2020]

[@patwentland6191]

I remember when these guys first hit the airwaves. I’m still as blown away by them today as I was then. RIP Rick❣️❣️❣️

[@petelaurie100]

I’m a 70s person and to see rick still kick ass in this video warms my heart. Rest In Peace brother

[@divinekate]

Absolutely Beautiful, Rick Stevens, I am in Love with the horns in this song.I cannot get enough ..I will never ever, out grow this priceless song !💜💜💜 Thank you all for your Music....

[@danielnovosad3392]

Bravo! Best performance of this! All of Rick’s smiles show the pleasure of sharing his talent and passion with their beloved and devoted fans! Doesn’t get any better than this man’s awesome vocals and these brilliant musicians. RIP to the departed members of this special group.

[@lute9745]

Undeniably one of the best singers out there in his time and after all these decades can come back to sing it like no else can. R.I.P. Rick Stevens...."Your still a young man"

[@cozycool3505]

Sad News: former lead singer of the band Tower of Power - Rick Stevens passed away last week aftr Labor Day -September 6 2017 may he test in peace , true legend

[@timw.8225]

RIP my brother!

[@Lordismyshepered]

My fav. Tower of power vocalist. R.i.p rich

[@theronedawson3236]

I did not know he passed away. So sad 😥 to hear. I remember that song when I was a kid. Thanks for this beautiful song.

[@MichaelHBallard]

Thank you for the update He was such a talent So much enjoyment listening to him and the band

[@jalebjaba1487]

Rip Rick>But Lenny Williams and others were much better. I had never heard of him until now. Seems like A very nice brother. God Bless 🙏🏽

[@johnmizutani8324]

Hands down, Rick Stevens was the greatest voice of Tower of Power. Larry Braggs and Lenny Williams were also great. Rick has kept his voice youthful with great tone. He overcame his personal demons and persevered to once again become a vocal sensation.

[@marcbillingsley359]

You have that mixed up sir. Lenny was best. The others were good also. This song is iconic, but Rick Stevens is not the best Tower of Power vocalist. Hands down? Puhleeze!!

[@rennkafer13]

@@marcbillingsley359 Mimi thinks LB was their best... but what would he know.

[@tw364]

@@marcbillingsley359 you know nothing about the band or their sound clown!

[@chayaspa1163]

@@marcbillingsley359 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Each of us has his own taste.

[@mmc9828]

@@marcbillingsley359 Lenny was by far the best!

[@nicholasjackson382]

Rick killed that thing! Dude still has his chops after all of these years! God bless you Rick! And thank you for posting this rare gem... Rick Stevens and Tower of Power forever, baby!

[@pieldeazucarmorena]

I fell in love with this man all over again, I can play this video all day and not get tired of it .

[@nicholasjackson382]

Angelita Alvidrez-Finch It is amazing, isn't it? Rick Stevens is a bad ass. Period...

[@jayLanette90]

Nicholas Jackson is this the original singer of the record???

[@nicholasjackson382]

Jessica Brown Yes he is.

[@flacoface]

+Jessica Brown yes...he's the original. the copycat sounds ok but not as good.

[@emonmaglalang37]

I still remember this song during my high school and college days. It brings back the memories of the good old days. Tower of Power is one of my favourite band of the 70's aside from Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Ides of March, Commodores & Deodato. Now i am 68.

[@manuellaopao8036]

same here man, i am 71...nice to know people like you of my generation....don't forget the Doors, Led Zeppelin, emerson lake and palmer, steely dan..

[@tayispretty]

Man his voice melt my soul like butter!!! Got a young girl heart out here on the limb!!! Rip to this wonderful man

[@boomerang905]

I'm out here in KZbin land crying. Tower of Power was MY coming of age group. I loved Rick's voice and so happy to witness his short return. He's resting in Peace now. 😥

[@user-vj2de7vm7q]

Hello Boomerang, how are you doing?

[@AlanSenzaki]

36 years locked away. What a waste of time. Rest in peace Rick🙏

[@valeriefullilove1031]

He's still gorgeous and still got it

[@djrepasky]

I love how his voice and his confidence just seemed to grow through the song! Beautiful!

[@carolynbratton7827]

So glad he was able to rejoin and sing with the group. It was his passion. R.I.P.

[@yolandarodriguez3578]

How many years has this sounded so very fine? Gold just never tarnishes.

[@faithbassed49]

RIP Rick Stevens 9/5/2017. A true legend! One of the best ballads ever!

[@Cebelle823]

I luv the look of shock on Rick's face... Classic! Yes they here to see u brotha! Luv this song! And thank u for posting!

[@purplepimpernel]

For some reason Rich reaches out and with his music touches me in a way few musicians & music have in the past. He knows how to satisfy the crowd & that takes another path & in some ways few people know how to put the 2 together & really be a superstar. In today's world men of his age have decades added to their lives than like it used to be. 60 years is in general not old these days but people who have taken care of themselves can bring a wealth of entertainment. They have a certain "savoie faire" they have been saving for all those years of being a musician/singer and pouring it out on the fans.

[@jimy0803]

Cynthia Sanchez yes, the look of, "you're showing me all of this luv after all these years?" Priceless.

[@funthingswitheliana]

You still singing like a young man, Get down Brother

[@ceciliajcasarez1166]

No other lead singer ever for Tower of Power just like the incomparable Hamish Stuart he was and always will be the sound of AWB forever and ever

[@fredmaldonado7849]

Most underrated band of the 70s they were bad ass 💪💪👍👍

[@janmcfarlane1684]

Music defined in soulful, true Big Band Luxury... let me name that band for solid point ...TOWERful of POWER ... deeeeeelicious

[@danielolson5378]

R.I.P. Rick Stevens you're now free and no more pain or suffering. You have went to be with the Lord in heaven. You left us way too early while you were still a young man. You will be greatly missed and our loss heaven's gain :-(

[@DJGary0910]

Daniel Olson OMG He died 😫

[@jumaineadams9152]

@@DJGary0910 yes. He had cancer

[@beliveausboys71]

Ricks voice is so smooth and the band is so tight. I never got the chance to see them.

[@tw364]

That’s the difference Rick had that polished sound that was unbeatable.

[@debbielewis943]

He slayed that, great performance 🤗🤗🤗🤗👏👏👏👍🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️

[@rettavncent]

2024 still listing to TOP. One of my favorites RIP Rick Stevens❤

[@Bdb72950]

I loved,love this song but it makes me cry.

[@chillywillie6283]

Nothing make the eyes water and the tears flow more than that song.

[@winner1956]

Rick, congratulations. I'm so happy to see you once again doing what you do best. Keep smiling, it's contagious. Jerry V. 1980 me and you Bro.

[@freefadayzs1]

Omg Rick Stevens you are the best.God made it possible for this genius to return back to where he belongs in music I hope I can catch him in the bay area soon I love TOP dearly.They all made all this possible this song is forever in my heart .The brass section is the worlds best put it together with Mr.Rick Stevens and you can't loose.

[@robertdowler8105]

Back On The Streets Again.

[@babyjane9008]

I love it - it's absolutely timeless!!

[@leonardpearson6488]

they don't make like this anymore.

[@bobgraves3070]

I am so glad to see that Brother Rick gotta rise again... Last time I saw him sign this song was at Frenchies in Hayward right after Bump City album release.

[@islandgirl5382]

R.I.P. Mr. Stevens, Exquisite voice!!!!!!!

[@tessv9311]

Tower of Power, still very PoWeRfuL after all these years! I love the Singing Spirit of Rick Stevens, your song never grows old, Dude.

[@joblondine4618]

I love this song and those horns are like no other. Great band , I grew up with them in my teens ,67 years old now.🤗

[@Lordismyshepered]

Damn goosebumps. Its like going back to the 70's

[@MrFb65]

Damn this song gives me goosebumps 👍👍

[@memee1488]

Love love love this song! No one sings it like Rick Stevens, add the incredible brass, background vocals, percussion, et al. Great music ...

[@4021971]

This song hits me like few do. Amazing!!!

[@lionelzamora4536]

that was boss I remember that song from 1973 one of my all-time favorites Rick Stevens and Tower of Power from Oakland California

[@arturolujanoramos7740]

Hey I'm glad I grew up with this type of music high school and Cruising Van nuys boulevard 📿📿this one is Rick Steves RIP BROTHER

[@thejunmagsino]

I really love this song!

[@sistabrim471]

This is a badd song still today.

[@KLIPAMSoulRadioStation]

We loved Rick Stephens and TOP here in the San Joaquin Valley (Fresno area)

[@josiahreyes6230]

Hell yeah had to comment when I see this reppin the 559 baby!!

[@kmmaniaco]

I would love to see Tower of Power, live, again. Remember when they toured with Tower of Power? Those were some great shows!!!

[@bigalturk1]

All the clubs played this song back in the day... Love those horns!

[@timarnold5510]

i love that he is singing true to the original original - awesome

[@bobbyjones9557]

I love the song , it still sounds great.

[@MoFunkityMusic]

The world is right again, am I right? Thank you, Rick!

[@servicarrider]

You can feel the love he had for the people, us.

[@alg1335]

If there any young people out there listen … Life is gone before your very own eyes! Appreciate your health Your youth Appreciate your garden! Love you today more than I ever did🙏🏽💜

[@Harborsyl]

Always and will continue to be my favorite. So missed him all those years. Sing in Rick...you are the man. A fan forever....

[@MsDeedee63]

I sing this song to my 3yr old grandson and he tells me I no young man 😂

[@monicaxj2636]

This performance is awesome. I like this song.

[@SunnyDayStyle1]

Rest in peace, Rick Stevens. Appreciated your talent.

[@AngelAngel-mw8zt]

He still had it❤

[@manuellaopao8036]

.......i was at the prime of life when this song hit the airwave.....listening to it now brings back many happy memories....Tower of Power thanks for the music

[@melodysanger103]

REST IN PARADISE RICK STEVENS (FEBRUARY 21, 1941 - SEPTEMBER 5, 2017) [09/05/2017]

[@rayjr62]

Wow- what a gem. And to be quite honest, I didn't even know Rick was alive, let alone performing.

[@The1baddman]

I just read on Tower of Power's Facebook page, Rick Stevens passed away earlier today, My condolences and prayers to Mr Stevens family and friends.

[@MrTaurus48228]

One of my favorite song, he did a great job

[@pips98]

Rick Steven the original singer of you still a Young Man. A twist of fate Steve did time in Jail for Manslaughter in Oakland. Since his release he back with The Tower Of Power.

[@81overon]

God bless you, Rick. Hope we meet in the next life.

[@jimneely2052]

Such a wonderful song... Rick Stevens sounds great... a real showman. Great memories.

[@realbro5548]

One of the best songs ever! Ty for sharing! Glad the brotha came all the way back, & sounds great!

[@robertdowler8105]

A beautiful ballad it is.

[@californiamade5608]

RIP to the legend!! Rick Stevens!!

[@funstruck1]

"Back On The Streets Again" for a few precious years, RIP

[@robertdowler8105]

Down To The Nightclub ,style.

[@melodysanger103]

REMEMBERING DONALD STEVENSON "RICK STEVENS" (February 23, 1940 -September 5, 2017) [02/23/2023]

[@janicewinn4090]

Rest In peace Rick Steven thank you for the for a job well done

[@thelmalee489]

One of the saddest stories in Rock & Roll.

[@robertdowler8105]

But one of the blessed.

[@74bshs]

Indeed.

[@flowerpot3855]

@@robertdowler8105 , indeed it is. Thanks for reminding me.

[@rachelnorville1402]

first performance out of prison..all about second chances..TOWER of POWER.

[@antonettemartell7990]

GREAT SONG! He still sounds good. Love this song.

[@adanmx72]

First heard this song when i was 16 yrs young im 51 now and still loving it.RIP Rick Stevens.

[@billybob9961]

Brings back memories growing up in the bay area, watching tower of power with my best friend. He’s passed away, and I miss him every day.

[@timmarkiewicz7898]

No one sings it better!!! Thanks Rick ❤️

[@sheilasurely]

And that's the truth. Emilio said so himself. Rick had delivery chops evident in all the tunes he sings. Not one dud on Bump City. He could croon and get funky.

[@polkadot123]

I love the crowds reaction to some of lyrics. They just melt. ❤😍🥰🎤🎙

[@ElAviadorNegro]

Remembering former lead vocalist Rick Stevens (1940-2017). No more problems.

[@cedarshoals529]

He said in an interview that this performance was a personal highlight in his life. He did get to have his moment in the limelight before he left this life.

[@kinhason46]

@@cedarshoals529 Yes, I get it! He did his time, his life's journey took a twist that allowed him to get to this point before passing.Man's justice, The Almighty's justice awaits us all!

[@lauracuneo931]

Damn, they don't make songs like this anymore! Miss this type of music.

[@barbararomero6583]

Rick is the original singer on the original song on the album not Lenny williams. Lenny came after Rick was arrested. Do some research.

[@KiddSkunkadelic]

Barbara Romero some people don't know this!! Just like some people don't know that Because I Love You is not the only song Lenny Williams EVER recorded!!

[@HardmanKnott]

Rick Stevens was arrested long after he left the band; Lenny had already been the singer for years.

[@martychavarria9585]

Barbara Romero double check yourself! Rick was there in 1969.

[@lynniepage4994]

Rufus Miller was the original vocalist....their first album, East Bay Grease

[@rah718]

@@lynniepage4994 true but Rick sang lead on Sparkling in the Sand!

[@mojorayjones]

RIP Rick. You lived a life most men only dream of.

[@jacquelinebrown3092]

it sounds so after all these years brings good memories.

[@thomaslasch567]

All that beauty from a man imprisoned for so long. A small miracle Rest in Peace.