Tower of Power "This Time It's Real" On Canvas Preview - Feb. 21, 2013 Episode

For the past 44 years, Tower of Power has been creating their own kind of soul music. Since 1968, Tower of Power has delivered their unique brand of music to their fans, appearing before sold out crowds as they tour the world each year. Tower's sound can be hard to categorize, but the band's leader and founding member, Emilio Castillo, has labeled their sound as "Urban Soul Music." The band's horn driven sound is unique, and the way they approach everything, from writing and arranging to mixing and performing, is totally their own. Combine all of that with an outstanding lead vocalist and you have one of the most dynamic groups of musicians to ever hit the stage.

[@IanLevine]

Glorious memories of Blackpool Mecca, in the Highland Room on a hot summer night in July 1975. The symphony of my life

[@TimBedley]

Thank God for KZbin because I can still listen/watch Rocco play the bass. He and David lock in so tightly it's as if they're one person. I could listen to these guys all day long!

[@datzme49]

The GOAT of T.O.P. lead singers!!!

[@toddushiroda2778]

my 2 cents for what it's worth. the only reason LB is not the GOAT is because he never had an original signature song of his own. i love "could have done it better" but i only heard them play that song once in concert!. got to meet him and he is a super nice guy.

[@GordonKeys]

This show was at the Wilmington Opera House, Delaware. I was there, just happened to get a ticket,, it was booked by being on Utube...Got a ticket. The show was video taped for PBS. Great theater.

[@lgndnhswnmnd]

Thanks for this post! Grateful for KZbin!

[@seizethedayandlive]

Every performance of theirs is so damn good. I don't know how they can be so consistently great!

[@linlasj]

That is one of their trade marks, they have a very very good average.

[@chrisose]

It's because they play constantly. Either on the road or in the rehearsal studio. They don't let the vibe get cold.

[@LBlack-rq7wy]

Jesus this is just amazing. The Vamp is TIGHTTTTTT.

[@nancyfreire6078]

Tower of power shine on

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

Bad ass!!! Larry on lead vocals -way too funky and smooth!!

[@MarqueeMarkVI]

Always something new to grab your attention with TOP. That Kupka can sure dance. I think there’s a TV program made for him and guys like me!

[@bonniebonnie3070]

Grew up with them in 70's they rock!

[@richardtyler1822]

Tower of Power kicks it with the best horn section "ever" in R&B music!

[@nancyfreire6078]

They were awesome in person I was feeling the grove

[@rodolforiveradealba8063]

There is no other brass like this in whole worrld they are unique

[@larryleitch3803]

Rodolfo, I'm saying that a wide second was the Memphis Horns. Might have said that the MH Backed up the TOP.. no such animal ☮❤❤🇺🇲

[@corrindion]

The greatest!

[@bashirmuhammad8181]

Bless TOP!They are still rocking!

[@robertdowler8105]

Over a half century now.

[@nancyfreire6078]

Saw Tower of power in person and I couldn't keep still

[@percywood7471]

Still goin’ strong putin’ it all together!

[@jerryferko8309]

tony dial , just saw your comment , me too at the agora , in 1973 no words to describe how good these guys have been over the years , their vocal harmonies are very much under appreciated .

[@willymiranda5537]

Love the way they put it all together so effortlessly /& still do. I’m partial to Rick myself. RIP 🦅🏍⚒☠️⚡️🌎🇺🇸🏥🦠🏥😎🌹😎

[@williamcooper51]

TOP of the line.

[@nancyfreire6078]

They rock

[@Raittway]

The love of my life took me to see TOP and sang this to me along with the band. He broke my heart but I will always love him. When we met he looked up into my eyes and time stood still. It was the most magical, strong and strange feeling. I left knowing we would end up together. It took almost 2 years but it happened. I've never felt that again.

[@janeewell2540]

Tower of Power is out of this world. No better rhythm and blues band .

[@MrPatricioG]

Tighter than a clenched fist!

[@browsepals4123]

And not threatening.

[@tonydial6280]

All I can say is THANK YOU FOR THIS POSTING. In 1973 I saw them at the Agora in Cleveland Ohio Love this Band.

[@teresalozoya6840]

Lenny Williams on vocals that year

[@imbees2]

The horns are out of this world. Big time.

[@ront2457]

Love that shuffle!!! what a band!!

[@larrybowler5236]

awesome rendition

[@glendenig9962]

Fantastic!!!

[@williewilliams6714]

TOP....one of the best Horn Sections that did it....... The Funk Brothers is the Greatest!....

[@lolimoran9634]

Me gusta mucho cómo canta y la música que tocan, Grandes!!!!

[@danielkannan6246]

Phenomenal … for the ages …

[@bandaeministerioportal7]

The best Band! Amazing! please visit Brasil

[@marnett3311]

I grew up with TOP in the 70's, I was graduating from High School. They are still BAD, me too!

[@popest.sylvesterthefirst2131]

Grew up recognize the power Brothers of peace check Facebook page Chicago

[@randydevore5198]

Badest Band in the Land "Ladies and Gentlemen the Tower of Power Horns !!!!" Larry was a real showman, miss his smoothness and the way he highlighted the other players in the band.

[@MrTrumpat29]

Going to see them April 1. 50 plus concerts.

[@garyoldroyd2239]

The longer TOP keeps makin' Music, the better they get They were phenominal when I first heard them in '72!

[@patg-money225]

Get down Doc!

[@MrBbaker57]

Larry and the funky doctor!

[@ezojzerep5750]

great great great

[@MichiMoore]

They're coming to Hawaii on December 7th!!!

[@ricklarner9263]

GO DOC!!

[@robertdowler8105]

The Preying Mantis it is.

[@jerryferko8309]

sorry , elena , I did not forget about rick , excellent lead singer , for sure

[@alcambrola2834]

RIP Rocco

[@paulrichard7226]

OMG

[@stevenmaylor]

Top is one hot band

[@imbees2]

Sing it now tower of power. Play them saxes. Big time.

[@selpingos]

Love TOP but must say Larry Braggs was the quintessential TOP singer

[@BMXRenzo]

@selpingos Rick Stevens?

[@mikeflores5164]

He had a great run with TOP great singer and entertainer

[@selpingos]

@@BMXRenzo which album did he appear on. My memories of the voices were Hubert Tubs and Lenny Williams and Michael Jeffries

[@Windband1]

??WHAT?? Lenny Williams man!!

[@lanieshalee]

Had Rick Stevens not gotten into trouble, he’d probably be their money winner. He had so much soul.

[@fullflap2001]

"LA" BANDA!!!

[@thomashuber575]

Is there a full broadcast of this show? Just see two songs posted

[@jamesmcdunn]

Do they still tour? I would love to see them if they come to Chicago.

[@stacylopez3044]

Yes they do check the web site

[@abjoseck9548]

Is that LARRY BRAGGS?

[@imbees2]

And give the drummer some!

[@philipfaulk9810]

Baddest drummer he's in the hall of fame

[@patrickkelcey2435]

Go Huey Lewis....

[@cashcoolerj8271]

CAN'T EVEN HOLD A LIGHT TO LENNY'S VERSION!!

[@sttroy]

doc still gettin down !!!.....

[@larryleitch3803]

Not a jam but a wonderful groove ❤❤❤🇺🇲☮♊✌🕊✌

[@hansombrother1]

Turn up the bass!

[@WITH-THE-BUSINESS.]

NO THE SAME: WITHOUT LENNY

[@Windband1]

Lenny was DEFINITIVE TOP for sure.

[@jerryferko8309]

larry braggs , terrific showman , but vocally , lenny Williams , hands down , nuff said .

[@austinteutsch]

Who can't tell me we can't all live together when I see shit band? We can.

[@patriciacrawford8729]

Just BAD!!!!!!

[@kirkkimball-martinez2402]

Too Tinny, No Bass/Bottom.

[@MrTrumpat29]

idiot

[@bingochoice]

no bass??? are your serious..??? francis rocko prestia is second to none

[@anthonyh7286]

You must be high

[@warrenmorphis4208]

@@anthonyh7286 ...than a kite !!

[@robertdowler8105]

That's where Dr.Steve comes in.