TOWER OF POWER - SO VERY HARD TO GO (REACTION!!!)

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[@rgracia633]

Tower of Power is one of the most underrated bands of all time. It's an amazing band with incredible musicians. They should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

[@jimster75]

My dad loved this band...and when I hear this song I think of him. It makes me emotional. Rest In Peace dad...almost seven months he’s been gone. You must check out ‘What Is Hip?’ off this same album.

[@garrison7888]

We first saw TOP in Cleveland Ohio at the Agora when they just released East Bay grease. No one knew them, there were maybe 20 people in the audience. The next time they came back to Cleveland you couldn't get into the club. One of the greatest groups of all time and should be in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. They are real musicians and have "Soul with a capital S." 🎼🥁🎷🎺🎲

[@mrsleep0000]

What Is Hip is another great song from them.

[@thiqlyppz]

Grown folk music....💕💕💕💕🎵🎵🎵🎼🎼🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶💕💕💕💕💕💖💖💖💖💖

[@johnneils9084]

Yes!!! An old Bay Area group, Oakland to be exact, brings back years of memories, not necessarily from cookouts although I agree that this is a smooth cookout song. Most certainly playlist, and you might wanna listen to What Is Hip? if you feel so inclined.

[@beeseewill2407]

Those vocals make this one a winner.

[@mr.nicely9145]

Down to the Nightclub, Sparkling In The Sand, What Is Hip, Knock Yourself Out, Soul Vaccination all by Tower of Power

[@supasoulproductions]

The long version of Knock Yourself Out from their Live and In Living Color album is HIGHLY recommended!!

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

Also You're Still a Young Man.

[@Lfg117]

💣💣💣

[@jameskearney4100]

Listened to them in the 70s !!!! Great stuff !!!! Don't Change Horses !

[@musicairplanes4884]

Amazingly this band is still touring today. They put on a great show!!

[@debragarcia671]

OMG haven't heard this in years. I used to play this on repeat back in the day, Brings back many memories.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

JUNIOR WALKER & THE ALL STARS "WHAT DOES IT TAKE"...AN ABSOLUTE CLASSIC..TRUTH!!

[@dougnelsin1480]

Great choice of songs. Hard to beat the 70s for a great variety of great music. Stay smooth.

[@maggienunez92]

Beautiful song as well as Sparkling in the sand... and Your still a young man... with the fabulous Rick Stevens on lead vocals best lead singer of Tower of Power Amen.😊❤ from my generation.

[@kellysmith3917]

Incredible talent in this great band !!!! Thank you for reacting to this!!

[@ldybozz]

You gotta check out their other hit YOU'RE STILL A YOUNG MAN. ITS 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@stephencaruso760]

loved them as a teenager in the 70's

[@thefunkybuddha69]

I could watch people react to T.O.P. all day long. The horn section was the tightest in the game. Time to turn up the tempo and check out "Soul Vaccination," "Down to the Nightclub," "Only So Much Oil in the Ground," "What Is Hip?" and "Maybe It'll Rub Off." Vocals are on point for all of these as well.

[@amandawade6148]

TOWER OF POWER!!!! Over 50 years!! Known for their awesome horn section. Grew up listening to their music!!!❤❤❤❤

[@zinarhone7642]

This takes me back. Just think, we heard stuff this good every day. TOP had it all. The vocals, the lyrics qnd the music, especially the horrns. Mr. Lennie Williams did the darn thang on this one. He was trying to get us ready for his solo Cause I Love You.

[@wendyt7958]

this song is so damn good. There other great hit is "You're Still A Young Man"

[@blackprix]

One of the very best group of the 70s, I am so glad I saw them in person back then in the Omni in Atlanta… Great music live and in person, keep reaction to their music they are still kicking butt‼️👏👏😊

[@benshafer65]

Love this one! Never heard before, but very reminiscent of the Soul and R & B of the era. Great horns, harmonies and key changes. 🔥

[@gregrambo606]

That whole album is the bomb. The album is simply titled Tower of Power. If you do a whole album review, this is the one. 1973.

[@scottski51]

If this is truly your first listen to this iconic group.... welcome home. You've found it !

[@edwardcossa875]

Bring the album to the cookout you'll be the hero, if you have your Steely Dan n TOP you're good to go

[@charlesburris6314]

I thought the same earlier, then was reminded of the Steely Dan "Black Cow" reaction by Lost In Vegas.

[@livenhfree]

Love that you picked this up. Junior high for me. Brings back the memories. No more music like this any longer. Definitely in the top 10 of all songs. And I've heard a lot of them. Thanks!

[@builder309]

When Jay Rah be bringin' out the stink face so early in a song, you know he gonna be impressed. Love to see your musical awareness grow.

[@traceyrankin936]

The great Lenny Williams on vocals. The only vocalist that held his own with the band. This whole album is a four alarm fire!

[@jerrypetrillo2903]

My favorite TofP track - thanks The Soul Train performance of this is really good Should also check out What is Hip , You’re Still a Young Man and This Time It’s Real

[@billburkhead9737]

When that baritone saxaphone comes in against the higher trumperts, it's amazing

[@charlesburris6314]

I heard it new, and have had it in my collection for decades. Real music always has a place there.

[@sutarexman1]

I have been enjoying your reactions - especially for RUSH. The way you get into Neil Peart's lyrics is thoughtful and awesome. Then I see you reacting to my favorite band of all time - Tower of Power! They have been putting out the best funk and soul music for 50 years! You reacted to an older tune - maybe check out their latest album....the song "You Da One" would be a good place to start. Keep up the great work!

[@gilshows4660]

Smooth vocals are Lenny Williams, Welcome to the past ! Real musicians, real instruments, real good, lol, This is why old guys like me listen to some ( a lot) of today’s music, and it’s like going back to black and white tv, after hi def color sets !

[@Coowallsky]

“Cookout song”. Couldn’t have described it better myself.

[@robertmasi9955]

aka "Mad Dad" Yeah Ralph R. ... You are absolutely right. Been a TOP fan for their entire 50+ years and in 2023 are still touring and sounding as good as ever.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

ARCHIE BELL & THE DRELLS "TIGHTEN UP"

[@natecorning]

My favorite TOP song. Alotta happy memories when I listen to this one. Great reaction

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Yes! From my hometown, Berkeley/Oakland, CA. East Bay Grease! Please also do their songs You’re Still A Young Man and Sparkling In The Sand. Thanks, Jay!

[@bmeggs19]

So we have a new Jay Rah term to add to the lexicon....COOKOUT SONG... Strangely enough, this white guy knew exactly what you were talkin about. Loved the song and your review.

[@philiphill6697]

Nice pick. Their horn section is legendary. Check out their monster instrumental, Squib Cakes.

[@reshaud81]

That lead singer is Lenny Williams before he went solo. He sang the song Cause I Love You!

[@jayrahvisions]

Really, an interesting fact that is one of my favorite songs the musical universe is quite interconnected.

[@edcastillo9342]

From Oakland, California. Tower of Power. The best horn band of the 1970's....Not a bad tune from these guys....

[@helgar791]

Again. Bongos are small, twin, attached drums held between your knees. Congas are large drums that sit on the floor. Many conga players have more than one, sometimes up to 4, floor sitting drums. What you hear here are conga's (pronounced cun-gahs). That is also the great Lenny Williams on vocals here. The saxophonist, Lenny Pickett has been the sax player on Saturday Night Live since 1985 and its bandleader since 1995. Try them doing my personal favorite, "What Is Hip".

[@bayareathrasher666]

Oakland is in the house!

[@Mrcool19771]

Lot of musicians of all different races and backgrounds.

[@DoomsdayIsComing73]

See now I know you are a music connoisseur!! TOP, is taking it back. Killer funk band, for sure!!

[@FTFLCY]

I was 13, and in a dreary Midlands town in the UK when this came out. 49 years later, been through and loved punk and everything that followed, but still this would be in my top ten of all time. A complex and exquisite song, beautifully performed. Hate to be an old boomer, but they simply don't make music like this any more.

[@adamguy458]

Lenny Williams was the vocalist on this song. He would go on to sing "Cause I Love You"

[@VGKDean]

This is such a phenomenal song Listen to Dr. John Right Place Wrong Time

[@curtisscarmon3267]

Lenny Williams. You know him from his single Cause I Love You. This is TOP'S 3rd Album. Piano was by a blind pianist Jay Spell who did a lot of studio sessions. I was in high school in the 70's when this was released.

[@stevemarkwardt6842]

The chord progression they hit during the part where the singer says “only wish I didn’t love you so, makes it so very hard to go” just gives me shivers.

[@realbser1956]

Hope you are on the mend. Great choice and recommendation. This was from their third album which brought TOP into the spotlight. Other songs on this album to check out, What is Hip and Soul Vaccination. They are still going strong 50 years later. The TOP horn section has been on countless albums for many, many artists over the years. From their first album, East Bay Grease 1970, I recommend Back on the Streets Again. Little bit different sound, little grittier, but unmistakable horns. Thank you for a great reaction and opening yourself up to another rabbit hole. 🔥🔥🔥

[@joeday4293]

Soul Vaccination is the real cure for coronavirus. ✊

[@Fuphyter]

The love of my life took me to see Tower Of Power twice live. He sang "This Time It's Real" along with the band, to me. Fate can be cruel. The first time I met him, our eyes met and time, honestly, stood still. I knew we would be together and 1 year later we were. We didn't stay together, but I have beautiful memories.

[@bam55sgarage77]

Thats the great Lenny Williams on vocals. He was the best Tower of Power lead singer. Of course, he went on to record and became known for the classic r&b hit Cause I love you.

[@ralphvillanueva8724]

Nice. I grew up in Oakland when they hit the music scene. Oakland's own. Check out Your Still a Young Man, Squib Cakes, Only So Much Oil or What is Hip?

[@irhonda31]

I love your thorough reaction! TOP is sooo good!

[@noahcasa7917]

React to phil collins live performace feeling in the air tonight. Iconic live performance, this song started the 80ties. Best tv/music scene is this song in miami vice.

[@thegoldenblock4257]

Great Song!!!! YES!

[@bopep1368]

they still tour-everywhere- and put on a great show-saw them in 1976 and also very recently-still great- you should check them out in person

[@tombreeden595]

The sax player is mow the leader of the band on Saturday Night Live.

[@SSGTA440]

You are listening to the greatest R&B horn band of all time.....period...

[@j4v1c]

Such amazing talent! So underrated. My absolute favorite of theirs is "What Is Hip" (studio version). Hope you get a chance to react to it.

[@BillKnighton1]

Dude that's Lenny Wiiiams sangN this shyt!

[@thomasripley1548]

Best horn section in music....

[@debragarcia671]

Lead singer was Lenny Williams by the way

[@pcraig1383]

Tightest 5 piece horn section EVER!

[@farber2]

yeah dude, it's perfect.

[@htm1600]

SOUL POWER 🔥💯🤩❤️🤙🏼

[@KaiWing303]

I actually discovered this song in the Brazilian flick City of God.

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

Lou Rawls YOU'LL NEVER FIND, Al Wilson SHOW & TELL, Barry White I'VE FOUND SOMEONE.

[@guitarheroguy5]

I've never heard of a break up song being a cookout song, but maybe there's something I'm missing here. This is a musical apology and a cookout is a celebration. I wish people would listen to lyrics.

[@joeday4293]

Oooooooh, you done did it now. You figna fall down the deepest, funkiest, stankiest rabbit hole yet, the mighty TOP. What Is Hip, Soul Vaccination, Down To The Nightclub, Oakland Stroke, Squib Cakes, You Ought To Be Having Fun - son, you got fifty solid years of straight FONK to dig on. You better get to work!

[@backspace4203]

It’s their Mona Lisa IMO.

[@chopperdeath]

This music is up there with the best ever played, from any style. Beethoven would have joined the band if he could have.

[@jjowen2012]

love it

[@user-jd5ls1ro9o]

Tower of Power Oakland represented

[@Coowallsky]

That's a flugelhorn in the solo.

[@fernandoulloa3437]

A MASTER PIECE INDEED.

[@JeffreyCantelope]

that low sound is a baratone sax

[@Mrcool19771]

Well now you listening to a really good song . ( check out live version on soul train ) .

[@Lfg117]

🔥🔥🔥

[@lorenprinc]

Try listening to "You've Got To Funkafize"!

[@drew65sep]

Good-un

[@poppiethestable1090]

Dig it*...

[@erniefranchino7284]

admit TOP in the HOF !!

[@starfire6122]

Anyone know how to get rid of the lyrics that go across screen? They never match what's being said .thanks

[@thjonez]

all dat

[@blackprix]

How about the vocals… Lenny Williams. Lyrics not bad at all tells a story that’s what music did back then all good all good

[@OneThousandHomoDJs]

You need to check out "What Is Hip?" if you like fat-sounding horns and stone cold guitar pickin.

[@conner5101]

Watch dogs 2 song on the bay

[@cameronstestingart794]

React to You’re Still A Young Man plzzzzz

[@fernandoulloa3437]

REAL MUSIC WAS MADE UNTIL THE BEGGINING OF THE 90s AFTER THAT TIME, ALL SO CALLED MUSIC WENT TO THE TOILET.

[@andyfalk9692]

You’re still a young man

[@sfjarhead4062]

Wait... Did I miss VH Monday?!

[@jayrahvisions]

there was no Van Halen monday this week. still recovering this was recorded preceding my surgery.

[@sfjarhead4062]

@@jayrahvisions Youch! Surgery? Hope all is well and you're recovering.

[@fuita227]

15 seconds into the song you made two comments, and I know you missed the lyrics...goodbye.