SHE LOVES IT!| FIRST TIME HEARING Tower Of Power - So Very Hard To Go REACTION

[@mariesmith9718]

Tower of Power came to play at an assembly at my high school in 1973. One of the highlights of my high school years!

[@mmc9828]

Wow! You had a pretty hip school!!

[@rickstadel5285]

Holy Kwap -- how amazing is *THAT!?* Sure would've been a highlight of MY high school years! I'm sure somebody's already mentioned it (how come there's no simple/handy trick to 'Search' a comment stream?), but the bari sax is Stephan 'Doc' Kupka -- surely one of the signature elements of Tower Of Power!

[@cayebaye312]

Fortunate YOU!🎉 A TOP memory for your whole life-I’m pretty sure!❤❤❤

[@trottheblackdog]

THAT is a Baritone saxophone. It's played by none other than the Funky Doctor himself, Stephen Kupka.

[@helgar791]

This and "You're Still A Young Man" are their best ballads. The lead singer on this is the great Lenny Williams. Listen to them doing "Soul Vaccination" and "Squib Cakes" for more of their upbeat funk. That deep saxophone is a baritone sax.

[@shellymarquez9320]

Soul With a Capital S, Oakland Stroke and Diggin on James Brown are more you need to hear!

[@nashtndawg]

And we gotta know What is Hip??!!

[@FlipArt57]

I totally agree. Especially "You're Still A Young Man"

[@curtisscarmon3267]

Rick Stevens was the singer on the 2nd album Bump City who sang you're still a young man.

[@scovig]

The entire LP “Tower of Power” is great. Not a lame track in sight.

[@jimster75]

My father loved this band….and he played their music at almost every family gathering I can remember. He passed away two years ago and I miss him terribly. When I hear this song I think of him and smile.

[@frankb4517]

That’s because you’re listening to it for him and remembering the good times past. Music - the way-back time machine. Peace

[@themajicman745]

The lead singer is Lenny Williams and you gotta hear his powerful ballad as a solo artist called "Cause I Love You" It's ridiculously good!

[@LMmccallL57]

I've suggested Lenny and that song over and over, but still nothing. 🙁

[@1dognight166]

@@LMmccallL57 keep at it ,I will.

[@traceyrankin936]

Yeah Lenny Williams is amazing. And the Tower of Power horns are legendary. They are still touring today. And yes! You must check out Lenny Williams masterpiece of soul Because I Love You. You will swoon!

[@michaelparmes1032]

Lenny Williams…Cause I Love You. This is an R&B classic.

[@renee176]

And the world of R&B that song is a true classic!! Folks of a certain age will know it by heart!

[@IDriveAnAudi]

What a fantastic Tower of Power hit! One of my favorite songs from the radio growing up! Check out the live version of this song from Soul Train! It’s really great to see them play this to perfection live. That recording was a live show and not them lip syncing to the record.

[@sheilameyers152]

The lead singer blows it away with this song! “So very hard to go” Yesss!! It is hard! The song has deep meaning that some of us don’t want to hear! If we must ……so be it! Boohoo!

[@541walker]

'You're Still A Young Man' is another great one by them. Thanks for always making me smile!

[@joeday4293]

The low horn you're hearing is the glorious baritone sax of Doc Kupka, who also has written all the horn arrangements for TOP for fifty years. If you want to hear him really tear shit up in one of Tower Of Power's most beloved legendary tracks, dig on "Squib Cakes." Some of the most delectable, very tastiest funk ever.

[@gilbertbronsal3007]

Hey Joe Day : it's actually the Trumpet player, Greg Adams, who did the bulk of the horn arrangements. Kupka was actually the primary Lyricist on their songs, while Emilio Castillo came up with the music.

[@IN2BEATS1]

@@gilbertbronsal3007 You are correct sir.

[@sheldonbermont9373]

Greg Adams is the arranger. Doc is usually the co-writer w/ Emillio

[@michellefernandez7769]

Tower of Power , Sparkling in the sand is another hit. If you like horns it will not disappoint. Please play

[@normrodriguez9306]

Greg Adams and Mic Gillette arrange most of they're early tunes

[@Nomad-vv1gk]

Lenny Williams is the lead singer on "So Very Hard to Go". The original lead singer of the group is the late Rufus Miller who is heard on their debut album "East Bay Grease" released on the San Francisco Label. The late Rick Stevens is the lead singer on the "Bump City" album released on the Warner Bros. Records label. Rick Stevens is singing lead vocal on "You're Still a Young Man". In 1976, after he left the band, he was addicted to drugs and shot three men to death during a deal gone wrong. Sentenced to life in prison, he served 36 years before being released on parole in 2012. His death in 2017 was due to liver cancer.

[@diane9363]

Thank you. That is so sad, but thank you for the info

[@jimpallucci8968]

Your gonna love " Your still a young man" you will feel the emotion the band brings to this one

[@KenOtwell]

The best live band I've ever seen - amazing show! This ballad is just a taste of their POWER! They're not called Tower of Power for nuthin'.

[@tomsurber2293]

The deep horn is the baritone sax played by Stephen "The Funky Doctor" Kupka, who heard TOP play when they first started out and said they needed some bottom in the horn section. The rest is history!

[@katfitzgerald1842]

Lets hear it for Bay Area, California!...TOWER OF POWER, seen them so many times, they even played at my High School back in the 70's...MY most favorite ever!!! THEY are still touring every year all year long!!

[@girl_overthinx]

Growing up in the East Bay, TOP was a staple. They are hometown guys and used to play our schools . I agree that "Doc" on the Bass Saxophone elevates everything. Even though I don't live near Oakland anymore, I still see TOP everytime they come to my city. They have had great singers over the years, Lenny is definitely supreme, but my favorite was Larry Bragga. Tower of Power horns have played behind many other artists too. Most of all, they are a "live" band, I have never had a bad time at a TOP concert. They are older, but they still give 110%. #EastBayGrease

[@patrickupstream84]

Yes!!! You got back to Tower of Power! I knew you'd love it. As many in the comments are saying "You're Still a Young Man" is a phenomenal song. Has the best trumpet intro and ending ever. "Soul Vaccination", "I Got Soul with a Capitol S", "Squib Cakes", and a whole ton of other Soul classics are there to pick from. In my mind this band is one of the most under-rated and overlooked bands ever. They should be in the R&R Hall of Fame.

[@twentyfiveyears5010]

They should, but they could never fit 50 years of various band members on the stage lol!

[@col-hiwildcats6717]

Tower of Power are legendary! Check out "What Is Hip" and "Still Be Diggin' on James Brown" (live version at Montreux jazz festival). Their 50th anniversary show at the Fox Theater is epic as well. Saw them live 30+ years ago with a Tulsa All Stars horn player and he said they were the "tightest horn section" he had ever seen. Have to agree. Keep up the good music and great reactions. Much love.

[@marthaz]

They were a mainstay in r&b back in the day. Classics galore. Must hear Lenny Williams sing, "cause I love you" - it will move you in a major way. 👍🔥

[@pattyduke3079]

There's feeling in every word. Deserves a reaction.

[@snipchick]

Love Tower of Power! Saw them once live and they absolutely blew me away - One of those bands that makes you smile the entire time and sends shivers down your spine.

[@leesellman746]

You two take me back to the 70's sitting in my room listening to records with my girl at my side

[@keithroberts4952]

The horn stabs are well played and placed on this song! In fact, the instrumentation from the whole band is amazing!

[@crsounddoctor4937]

That deep horn you hear is the Baritone Saxophone!!!

[@slangx9684]

I am SO happy you enoyed this song. This is my JAM and it never gets old👉

[@richardholguin2564]

Welcome aboard, youngsters! Another great band from Northern California. I began listening to 'Tower Of Power' in the mid '70s. The song "You're Still A Young Man" was a very popular hit, especially for those who were joining the Military and leaving home for the first time. My sisters cried a lot when their male friends graduated high school and went into the military in other states.

[@MillerTimeVoiceOver]

LENNY WILLIAMS has more SOUL in his little pinky than I have in my whole body. Thank you both!

[@charlielightfoot7006]

Now you're onto something! Tower of Power has been my favorite horn-funk band for over 50 years, and they are still touring, albeit with lots of replacement members at this point. I learned to drink my first beers partying to their first album, East Bay Grease, in 1970. You can find something marvelous on any album in their deep catalog. Jay, that deep horn you're hearing is a baritone saxophone played by founding member Stephen "Doc" Kupka, the Funky Doctor. I switched to that instrument around that same time in the school jazz band.

[@paularietta6744]

Love this band! They are so much a part of my life. I've been fortunately to have seen them live 3 times and they put on a great show along with their great music. I believe that they are still performing to this day, albeit with only a coupe of the original band members. They're from the Bay Area (Oakland) and were such a part of my high school years in the 70's. They have a huge catalog and even some more recent songs. "Look in My Eyes" being one of my favorites released in 2020. If you want horns, this is the song.

[@paularietta6744]

Here is the link to "Look in My Eyes" kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnezgWiIaaqseqs

[@twentyfiveyears5010]

@@paularietta6744 We might have run into each other 50 years ago! I was at Berkeley High in the late 60s-early 70s and was friends/classmates with Lenny Pickett who played sax with them.

[@juniorjohnson9509]

Tower of Power is renowned as an extremely tight band. Great horn section that is just on it all the time. Got to see them for the 10th time just a couple months ago, and they sound exactly like they did 50 years ago. They have had multiple singers over the decades, and each one was great! Another great song of theirs is "What is Hip?" Live in 1977 : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX-boYqaj82Jl68 From the album: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXLEpYOGesaNeqM

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

Besides their own band Tower of Power horns were considered the cream of the crop in the 70's. The list of albums of other groups they played on is vast. I know you are Santana fans so may I suggest the Santana song "Everybody's Everything" as a great example. Its a great headphone mix and it rocks and the horns PUMP! Keep up the good work. Hope you see this. You will be missing out if you dont. Not a big hit but it did chart. Those deep horns you asked about are a combination of Baritone Sax and Trombone. The singer was Lenny Williams. They changed vocalist often. BTW Incredible live as well!✌👍

[@gaetanoschristmaschannel]

I saw Heuy lewis and the news at the Oakland coliseum arena in 1984 with the Tower of Power horn section. It was incredible. They did your still a young man and Heuy dropped to his knees and belted out 'Down on my knees" I'll never forget it.

[@vandalnonesuch8274]

Let us not forget that The Tower of Power horn section was a prominent part of one of the best live albums ever made (my humble opinion), Waiting for Columbus by Little Feat!

[@Jodierob7]

Everybody's Everything is awesome. I played it in a jazz band way back when (I played bari sax).

[@willdwyer6782]

Rick Stevens went to prison for murder in 1976. He and Rufus Miller sang lead vocals on their first two albums.

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

@@Jodierob7 We played it back in the day as well...I mean...take The band Santana with all its glory and Carlos and inject Tower of Power horns into it by the expert ears of legend producer Allen Toussaint. I was Lead Vocals and other things. Those were the days my friend. Sigh!😉 Lets hope the the Rob Squad gets there ears and senses bless by such a combination! Magnificent!

[@austexpilot1]

This song SLAYS me every time! When I listen to it I usually play it 3 or 4 times! I try to catch the little nuances in the vocals (amazing and perfect), the horn section - are ICONS, the piano teases just right, and as a frustrated guitar player - the super tasty licks that are subtle, understated and leave me hungry for more! The perfect love song!

[@kingofhearts54]

I love it when I see you guys reacting to some of my Favorites!!! You're both awesome....if you wanna get a lot more funky with Tower of Power you have to react to " Soul Vaccination " or " Down to the Night Club "

[@twentyfiveyears5010]

Bumpty bumpty bump!

[@slumpymonke]

My dad and I started bonding over music more when a year ago I played this in the car with him and he was like, "HEYY! THIS IS MY JAM!!"

[@stevensantiago8978]

Lenny Williams was a monster on vocals!! Everyone in this band was/is on point

[@curtisscarmon3267]

Amen

[@dawudabdullaah6977]

Lenny Williams was such a good singer that they couldn't replace him after he left. TOP had a reputation of sounding horrible live because the replacement singers just couldn't handle it, and they played their songs too fast.

[@alcambrola2834]

Lenny Williams was and is the man. That being said, I thought Brent Carter and Larry Braggs held the frontman position well. Even Tom Bowes. I saw them 3 weeks ago and Mike Jerel in not a good fit. Wish they could put Lenny in a time machine and bring him back. As an added note, back in the mid 80's there was a gig when Emilio Castillo sang the whole show. That was at their lowest point.@@dawudabdullaah6977

[@danieltrickey9285]

In the 80's my wife and I were playing a gig in Monterey and late at night a guy came up to us and asked if he could play my wife's sax. We were hesitant of course buy he looked nice so we risked it. Blew us away and he was one of the sax players in Tower Of Power. Special.

[@Tessiefaye]

Lenny Williams was the lead singer at that time and you have NEVER heard singing until you've heard Lenny Willians sing Cause I Love You!

[@paularnold6616]

Shamefully, I had forgotten about this wonderful piece. Thanks for bringing back a classic.

[@user-g3y85g3]

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[@gkiferonhs]

A song that has a very similar feel came to me while this was playing . The song is "Grazin' in the Grass" by the band The Friends of Distinction (a one-hit wonder band). This music puts me back to my summer of life guarding.

[@joyceedwards2708]

Other hits by Friends of Distinction, Going in circles and Love or let me be lonely.

[@ernestgrant6107]

Don't forget the original Grazin in the Grass by Hugh Masekela - A Jazz musician from South African. It was the catalyst for the friends of distinction and their rendition. It's a great instrumental done even better by the Friends of Distinction. Although I must disagree with "the Friends" being one-hit wonders. Don't forget Puppet Man, Stone Soul Picnic, Working on a Groovy Thing, This is your Life, California Soul, One less Bell to Answer, Up, Up and Away, Aquarius, etc. All hits. Let's keep music alive.

[@EasyG24]

This is my favorite Tower of Power tune. Thanks for posting this. I don't think they ever got more soulful than this.

[@blackprix]

So many songs what an absolutely Wonderful group they have been for over 50 years! I have been following them since 1969 I bought everything they ever put out still have that music and now playing on CD. Recent song of theirs I don’t know when this was done but I know it’s gotta be in the last three years “soul side of town”, love to see you react to one of their newest song as well as the other ones

[@Mr17051963]

Finally!!!!! My first request to you, guys, since the very beggining of the channel!!!!!!! I’m so happy you’re knowing this song!!!!!! ♥️✌️And don’t forget the incredible BS&T, too! Another great band! 👍

[@rvierra7235]

Tower Of Power....when music was really music. Miss those days.

[@marybaillie8907]

This was Tower of Power highest charted song. Such a beautiful classic song with the all the essential horn sections piano and guitars to round out a pleasing tune. Great vocals. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

[@MrRallysport1]

One of the few favorite songs that I was privileged to hear in my life's journey.

[@KuyaAccordionista]

This is classic Tower of Power! Grew up listening to them in the SF/Oakland area. One of their other beautiful soulful ballads is “Sparkling in the Sand” Lead singer Lenny Williams is iconic. Glad that you’re enjoying TOP. The TOP horn section has to be THE best, along with Chicago’s and EWF. You know your horns are kicking when other artists (like Santana, Huey Lewis and the News, and others) ask you to be in their songs! ❤🎺🎷

[@jimpallucci8968]

The baritone sax always stood out. That's the bottom end of the horn section that you're hearing

[@angier5775]

TOP from Oaktown! I grew up with their music and they are so versatile. Funk, R&B, Soul and slow jams. The baritone sax by Doc Krupa shakes me to My bones! I was lucky & caught them in concert quite a few times! So many songs, but yeah - the HORNS!! Try What is Hip next!!

[@kathybwell]

@angier5775 Oakland - it ain't frisco! Are you from the East Bay?

[@samueltabo3390]

Me too! Born and raised in the San Francisco bay area, grew up to this great music 🎼🎶

[@kathybwell]

@@samueltabo3390 I grew up in Ben Lomond, but live in East Bay now. You still living in SF Bay area?

[@CommishNflpro]

Oakland! Class of 78, Skyline high.

[@kathybwell]

@@CommishNflpro Nice, I'm class of 79, San Lorenzo Valley high in Felton.

[@MaryAnn-vq3kl]

I love Tower of Power, grew up with them saw them in concert many times❤😊

[@NewPOV]

GUYS... if you love horns and you want your socks knocked off...*and* if you love Simon & Garfunkel smoooooth harmonies all in one song, I got an under-the-radar recommendation for you: KEEP THE CUSTOMERS SATISFIED by Simon & Garfunkel. The fun aspect of this song is that it starts out as straight-line S&G, but as the song goes along, it transforms into an epic horn romp that is unlike anything else I've heard recorded. Would be so much fun to experience you guys experiencing this sleeper of a jam.

[@TobyDoak]

Every time I hear one of these gems I've forgotten about, I realize what a truly blessed childhood I had with songs like this all over the radio,(A.m. radio). Top 40 back in the day had rock, soul, blues, country, bubblegum, all mixed together and somehow blending perfectly to create the ideal soundtrack for our youth.

[@mikecara8181]

Best love song singer ever! Lenny Williams

[@yvette9181]

I was just listening to this song on Spotify and said to myself that Rob Squad needs to react to this one. Then I went onto your page and voila...you did!!! This is by far one of my 2 favorites from TOP...the other being Sparkling In The Sand which is very underrated. So Very Hard To Go and Sparkling, to me, are both masterpieces!!!

[@kathybwell]

One of the best ToP songs is "You're Still A Young Man", and their 40th-anniversary performance of this song is super-special! Then y'all get to see them play and Lenny giving it his all!

[@stevetsuda7474]

Sparkling in the sand.

[@RockDocNeal]

Oh yeah, this is one of my favorite ballads of all time! You could definitely go down a rabbit hole of great songs with Tower of Power. If you want to continue your journey, I would recommend listening to What Is Hip, Soul Vaccination, You're Still A Young Man and Don't Change Horses (In The Middle Of A Stream).

[@diamondlil9807]

Brought back great memories of Tower of Power performing in the “big room” at Oil Can Harry’s in Vancouver in the early 70s followed by a fun after party with the band and invited guests upstairs in the private penthouse lounge. Good times!! ❤

[@jeraldhood1327]

Tower of Power horns accompanied Huey Lewis and the News in a lot of his songs

[@caryriggs5719]

Couldn't press fast enough. Classic from my era. Great vocals and music is always on point. Wonderful musicians.

[@32a34a]

As people have mentioned the lead singer of this song is Lennie Williams. He is the legend behind Cause I Love You. Probably the greatest love song ever. He pours his heart and soul into that song. Pure classic it is.

[@blkbass1958]

This is the East Bay sound of the 70's. My best friend who has passed and I both considered " Sparkling in the Sand" by TOP our favorite song. RIP my friend.

[@alfonsomacgregor7641]

Hi Rob Squad Reactions, thank you for sharing your comments on this excellent song which I can tell how much you like. You MUST listen to that same song played by Leonid & Friends (if you haven't already) . . . The precision of the cover will blow your minds from every angle: vocals, horns, drums, piano, guitar, cords... everything! I will be looking forward to enjoy your reactions to it. Cheers & good music!!

[@lindadesanto6593]

I just discovered Leonid and friends and I can't get enough of them! They blow my mind!

[@gordonbain]

Yep. That's a baritone sax and a bass trombone playing in their low register. Magic!

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Walkin' Up Hip Street"!!! It is end-to-end horns!! One of my favorite instrumentals! edit- you left out great horn band Blood Sweat & Tears, which you've heard. You'll love their "Spinning Wheel"!!!!

[@monaestrada6256]

TOP is having a great renewal year!! People have discovered them again, for us TOP. Faithful, we’ve never stopped listening or going to their concerts! 77 and still hip!

[@martycrimmins3214]

Love the horns!! A great Earth Wind & Fire song that you ought to check out is "September".

[@LindaEll]

This band never gets old. Saw them in concert a few years ago and they still got it.

[@rickvannoy3485]

My favorite song from Tower of Power is You're Still a Young Man.

[@kathybwell]

@rickvannoy - mine too! Especially the 40th anniversary performance.

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

Love this group! Lenny's voice melts you away. I used to play this song at night before I went to sleep. It was my lullaby song! 💖💖💖

[@chitownlee]

Your Still Young Man, What is Hip. That's a baritone saxophone.

[@pilesovinyl]

An absolutely stunning track, just LOVE this one. The chorus is goosebump time every listen and I've been listening to this one for decades. Thanks for covering another great great track.

[@trjbrew]

This song was also included on the soundtrack of the movie "City of God", which would be a great for your movie channel. If you are looking for another Earth Wind and Fire tune try "Can't Hide Love" no horns in it, but when it came out it was one of those that made you stop and listen.

[@livenhfree]

On that "deep" horn, you're probably hearing a bass saxophone and/or bass trombone. Props to you for picking this up. I'm 65 and was a high school freshman when this came out. And a trumpet player in concert band. What a solo! This was one of my favorite songs, and still is. Great choice! (And if I may be so bold... Amber, you are straight up adorable, girl! Your man is a looker, too... but not my thang.) :-)))

[@canonfodder2068]

Doc Kupka is famous for his baritone sax in this band which gives you that deeeeeep horn. I love Tower of Power's instrumental "Squib Cakes"...it starts out with these short bumps of baritone sax that set the mood for some tasty funk fusion.

[@murph3001]

At the time this first became a big song I knew back then this was a song for all time and of course I was correct. Fact is great music is forever.

[@charlesburris6314]

Brings back a memory of singing this with a coworker in the 90s. Great song, and Lenny Williams is too underrated. Have a great day!

[@BoomerMcBoom]

The way the horns punctuate the lyrics, and also drive the song reminds me of “call and response” used in blues. Like how SRV (and so many others) played. LOVE IT

[@randyhinkson7950]

This is their best song...Loved it back in the day and still do

[@markbranson3723]

I grew up 20 minutes from Oakland CA. My mom was a HUGE T.O.P fan. Records always playing in my home as a kid. They're amazing. I brought my son up listening to them and he's 31 now showing his 4 children their music. My my was able to meet them back stage about 20 years ago. Got her records signed. Very cool people. My second favorite band of all time right behind Earth Wind & Fire. Thx for reacting.

[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

FLOATERS - Float On 1977 original studio version only talk about a classic that hardly ever gets any air play cuz not many people have discovered this Gem 💎

[@WilliamTheMovieFan]

Great, unique song.

[@elainemarsh5170]

I’ve waited a long time to hear you hit this gem! The trumpet solo is gorgeous!

[@shellymarquez9320]

Another amazing horn player is Chuck Mangione, his song, “Feels So Good” is phenomenal!

[@lreed1040]

They did a reaction to the short version already but really do need to hear this song in its full length album version.

[@kimcutts6153]

This song/group is new to me, and I love it! There are sooo many songs from my era 70s/80s that I never heard before. Oh this is just beautiful. Lead singer has a fabulous voice too. 😍 🎼🎵🎙

[@Cynthia...]

I just love Tower of Power.

[@haroldmadden887]

“You’re Still A Young Man” will completely blow you away!!!

[@user-g3y85g3]

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[@baird5776mullet]

Love this !, it's their best song. P.S/ there is a live version of this also.

[@ttgolf47]

Always loved Tower. This song was on the jukebox in a bar that was a late night stop on the way home . It was quiet and never really busy at 3AM. Would put this song on before heading home and it would set the mood for the rest of the night.

[@sheldonbermont9373]

The singer: Lenny Williams the answer to your "deep horn" question: baritone sax listing the horn line up: 2 trumpets, bari sax, and 2 tenor saxes

[@marnilong2302]

I really dig how y'all listen to and enjoy such a great variety of music. So many great artists and sounds of yesteryear. It really fills my heart to see younger people really digging the jams.

[@donlawson3330]

Little Feat did a terrific live double album called "Waiting for Columbus" with the Tower of Power horns. Definitely check that out. And I'd add Blood, Sweat and Tears to the list of horn bands from the late '60s/'70s.

[@charlescoleman8324]

Every time I hear this song that brass section brings a tear to my eye. Love Tower of Power. Thanks.

[@cstony111]

This song was recorded in Berkeley. California I believe and after several takes they could not get a satisfying result, so they decided to take a break and went to a nearby Barbeque restaurant (KC's BBQ) and had a nice meal then came back to the Fantasy Records studio and finished a perfect record.

[@twentyfiveyears5010]

Recorded in 1973. Lenny Pickett (now SNL music director) played sax; he would have graduated BHS with me in 1972 if he had not dropped out to play music. Alan Chinowsky was part of the production crew and was also a BHS 72 classmate.

[@samuelpajoa215]

Yes!, YES! FINALLY TOWER OF POWER...😉 "Sparkling in the Sand" ..

[@oldiesgeek454]

Amber's reaction at 5:03...She was feeling it! 😊

[@CommishNflpro]

That's the dulcet tones of Mr. Greg Adams on the flugelhorn. He and Mic Gillette (deceased) both played the trumpet in this cut. Mic also plays trombone here. In the live Soul train version, if you watch carefully just before Greg's solo you'll see Mic pick up his trumpet and play it in his right hand while still holding the trombone in his left hand.

[@lionheartroar3104]

This is one of my top 10 favorites for a lifetime. Excellent in every way. So soulful and melodic!

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

"WHAT IS HIP?" IS FIRE

[@DG2244]

I remember them as a 70's power band. Saw them live in a popular bar in New Haven, they blew the siding of the joint!!!

[@sylvimichelle6447]

You'll should check out " Your still a Young Man "by TOP

[@katwalker687]

You're still a young man and Bump City are FIRE. Much Love from California Kat ❤️

[@michaelknight2118]

Love their sound. Brings back memories. You're Still A Young Man, listened to right before I joined the Military.Thanks again for this smile.

[@bryanCJC2105]

I love Tower of Power and this song is one of my all-time favorites songs. Tower of Power was really popular with the lowrider crowd back in the day. "You Ought to be Havin' Fun" is a fun song from them.

[@jeffreyglenn3193]

You can't fake the reaction to this song that she is having; its genuine and sincere.....she's visibly moved by it. My favorite TOP song.

[@mike4769]

One of the best horn sections of all time