RICK STEVENS WITH TOWER OF POWER AT THE SAN MATEO FAIR 6-12-13

[@donaldfortin9274]

Soon after his incarceration, I met Mr Stevens in the CMF Vacaville prison gymnasium. He was very kind but he said he wouldn’t sing Your Still A Young Man, again. The gym had great acoustics. I remember Blacks, Whites and Hispanic inmates truly respected this singer. As the Gym officer, I gave Rick his space and let him be. So glad Rick changed his mind. Praise God for transformation through the True “Power of God”. Rick was a wonderful example of what God can and will do if YOU just go “down on your knees” and repent. What a song! What a testimony!

[@lindalyte7307]

@ Donald Fortin/AMEN 🙏🏿😔 God bless you/ Thanks so much for sharing... Such a God- gifted vocalist.... May he ,Rest In Glory🕊️🕊️

[@donaldfortin9274]

@@lindalyte7307 Truly, many inmates I met were damaged souls, yes; but each had a soul like the inmate thief on the cross who spoke out for Christ in his dying moments. What did Jesus say to that dying person? “Today, you will be with ME in Paradise.” Of the thousands I met in prison over 33 years, many gave their hearts to God. So often these men appeared as the Prodigal Son did in Jesus’ beautiful story. Once they repented, a new change happened in their heart. And the results manifested the salvation only Our Lord provides.

[@thewkovacs316]

i always wondered how he was treated by fellow inmates

[@PriscillaEchols]

I heard he was a shot caller in prison… Well respected

[@doubledelta8085]

To overcome what he did, and still get down like this is unbelievable! I’m so glad TOP welcomed him back so we could all enjoy this moment!❤❤❤ RIHP, Rick!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@over50andfantabulous59]

Love how he looks at his band mates in appreciation when first gets on the stage. RIP blessed brother 🌼⚘🌼

[@ralphc.7436]

Really a great was t performance by the band and Rick Steven's together again. There must have been such a groove on that night.

[@dratonhill1669]

Nice that he was able to get out and perform this song!! for so many years nobody had ever heard of him his voice held up after all those years.

[@OneQueenB]

Baddest song still in 2024 RIP Rick Stevens 🙏🏽

[@leoladyfan4357]

This is the BEST rendition of You're Still a Young Man that I have seen on KZbin!!!! So impassioned and soulful it sends chills up and down my spine.

[@ralphc.7436]

Really a great performance by the band and Rick Stevens together again. Such a groove in that night.

[@kathymongeon4691]

@@ralphc.7436 I was so blessed to see him a few times in Willimantic Connecticut at the shaboo

[@stevehoge]

I WAS a young man, the first time I heard this - in junior high? - and it's amazing to hear this faultless rendition so many years later!

[@gerbans23]

I was then in High School am now 63 still an awesome song I really love it. RIP Rick.

[@ianforster2153]

to be honest ive never heard of this band until my late wife who sadly passed on last year before christmas ,this was my first song she played for me .what an awesome way to be introduce to some wondreful music and memories her only regret was that the bond never came to new zealand to play i am sure she would have been there too watch them

[@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"

[@kathymongeon4691]

OMG RIP Singing in heaven

[@cedarshoals529]

@Billy Box , "Maybe it's his SOUL shining" LOVE that comment sir! I think you are right. Everyone makes mistakes and Rick was no exception. But he found redemption and forgiveness. If God can forgive him. so should we all, especially if forgiveness makes one shine like that!

[@lonnylalanne1150]

He did a great job!

[@billstotts2346]

The masculinity and the pain in that voice just leapt off the vynal like no other.

[@TheCoconutw]

TOP never gets old.

[@ngataihuata7795]

Was, still is, and will always ever be the meanest smoothest sweetest Jazz Crooner Beautifully sensually warm tone to listen to. Rick Stevens The Man!! RIP

[@KBB4eva]

Rick, I've sung this song at least ca hundred tim using your phrasing. You slayed this, brother. Continued blessing on your redemption, Thank you for the inspiration

[@guillermoaguirre3956]

Love this song by idol Rick Steven..especially Sparkling in the Sand by this band..RIP idol Rick..

[@CheckMate657879]

Rick Stevens!!! in fine form. I've listened to three of these reunion performances. This one was the best.

[@joenavarro9071]

Thank you for the memories and unforgettable music............ RIP.

[@freefadayzs1]

Rick you can have the key to my heart I love this rendition of your still a young man. This song will forever be one of my favorites, god bless you with another chance and you use your chance will I can't wait to see you in concert.

[@oleskool61]

I hope you were able to see him before he passed on. I've always loved this song even when I was a youngster growing up in the 70s.

[@oleskool61]

RIP Rick Stevens, and thank you so much for given us this great song. RIP SIR.

[@chillywillie6283]

I can’t put into words just how much I love this song, band, singer and performance. This is 2021 and this my first time seeing it from when it first happened in 2013.

[@ceciliajcasarez1166]

73 and still has that RICK STEVENS magic!!!!!

[@donnagraham8844]

💙💙💙 one of the greatest songs as a teenager I ever heard 💜

[@gregoryphillips3969]

Rick Stevens sure sings it like he was a young man.

[@AliJS2]

one of the greatest vocalist alive!

[@yvonnenikitas930]

Love you!!

[@everready59]

Damn. all those years fell away.

[@LeAnnieSF]

I miss and love you Rick. You’re Still My One Man. Forever, your mijita, the Doc.🌹💃🏻

[@doubledelta8085]

Wow! Wow! Wow!😊❤️

[@LukzKool]

He truly owned this song! love it!

[@lindalyte354]

❤💝💋💖🎶🎵🎼🎤Rest in Paradise☝☝🙏🙏, Mr.Rick Stevens.Tower of Power, WOW Never disappoints !!

[@lady-alicia3241]

Amen. Sing with the Angels. 😢🙏🏻💟💟🎷🎼🎤✝👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@YTloverboy1]

Rip man . I'll be missing his voice

[@chinkygardner4155]

I remember getting his autograph for my father in a little eatery name Rocco’s on Folsom Street in San Francisco.... Rick Stevens rip

[@rsrosano58]

@JC yes, it is, but he paid for his mistakes to man and now that he has passed...all has been forgiven. This is so heartwarming to see them playing and singing this Iconic song..Forever “You’re Still A Young Man” all time favorite.

[@martyperalta4355]

Greatest show ever

[@robwallyworldmusic]

As 'Mimi' stated on the intro, "One Of The Greatest Soul Singers Of Our Time,...", and that he is. That amazing voice of his is very much still present. Tower of Power has been extremely blessed (especially in the late 60's, 1970's) to have had some most incredible vocal talent cutting loose from behind the microphone (the great Lenny Williams being another). Rick Stevens (via Bump City) has to be considered one of the very best vocalist that 'Tower' has ever brought out front to the stage.

[@stjohnbaby]

Good Lord! Awesome!

[@hmar10jr48]

my top song ever love you Jerdine m

[@fberonilla]

The date on this is a year off. I believe this performance was on 6-13-12 (and not 6-12-13) because it happened on the same night that Giants' Matt Cain pitched his perfect game against the Astros.

[@jamescressey3390]

From the album "Bump City " 1972 their best-selling album was their self titled album "Tower Of Power "

[@joycejoyner6940]

I have loved this song for years and never knew he as in prison for 32 years for murder.

[@markramirez7134]

Rick Steven’s baby 😎he sang the shit outta that song

[@thomasnorman3838]

the song takes a little effort it is a very good job at 72 to sing like he sang it in 72

[@anjdog2003]

God is good

[@Getrealpeeps]

I wonder how long ago this was? GREATJOB!!!!

[@normzabala9912]

I was in the house that night!!!

[@Pamela-zy7vc]

❤

[@cryoelintec]

How come Lenny Williams is never mentionned ? Did they have a feud ?

[@robertdowler8105]

"San Mateo,How ya Doin Tonite?" Mimi

[@JC-pm2hk]

Love this rendition but have a hard time forgetting he murdered someone.

[@williaml47]

He killed some very bad people in a drug deal gone wrong. I'm not excusing his actions, but he was probably afraid that it was him or them. I think 36 years behind prison and his conversion to the Lord may get him to heaven. Let God be his judge; not you.

[@danamiller2673]

J C I hope God doesn't have a hard time forgiving you sins and transgressions.