Tower of Power - You're Still a Young Man - Leverkusen Live

Tower of Power - You're Still a Young Man
Live @ Leverkusen 2005.11.06
Emilio Castillo - second tenor sax
Stephen "Doc" Kupka - bari sax
Francis "Rocco" Prestia - bass
Jeff Tamelier - guitar
David Garibaldi - drums
Roger Smith - keyboard
Tom E. Politzer - first tenor sax
Adolfo Acosta - trumpet
Michael Bogart - trumpet
Larry Braggs - lead vocals
An amazing performance with current lead vocalist

[@BARRIEMOREBARLOW]

I have the chills. Seeing this band live is mandatory.

[@jbizzle1966]

I saw them live at the Embarcadero in S.F. front row next to their tent. Different band members tho. This particular set has no harmony at all!!

[@marionchristopher1138]

one of the best bands of all times good music excellent

[@raffaelehuang8360]

3:02 Emilio's face looks like he's sincerely telling a kid "Don't waste your time".

[@eastsidestory65]

THIS IS A BAD ASS SONG TO LISTEN TO WHEN YOUR OUT CRUSIN IN 64 IMPALA. ...LOL...

[@davidsaunders484]

TOP is a dynasty they have added and changed members but they still have the same great sound.

[@loveyouall66]

those horns still sound awesome. my fav by the group. would like to see lenny reunite with the guys for a concert.

[@21melendez]

All bout the Brass…Lov'n it!

[@klinetacardon3085]

Super great music of all times! One of the BEST! The lyrics even had stories to tell for the young guys to pursue the good life. Good leaders, best bands are in the 60's, 70's and 80's.

[@ilovekarimash]

my father and uncles favorite. now i also love this band.... so relaxing to listen too. (manila)

[@amd77j]

Incredible song by one of the greatest groups ever, with a long and colorful history.

[@MiguelCastromktg]

One of my favorite songs EVER!

[@yoyolynful]

what a powerful voice....great band AMAZING! whoever posted this thanks for sharing ...rated excellent! one of my favorite songs in the 70`s

[@jcortega5134]

One of the most overlooked band of all time,,they ddnt kiss ass to be popular,,sell out,,keep up with manufactured music,, their style is theirs,, not band compares,, may they always want to still funk it up for us !!!!

[@isabellamendoza143]

We played this at my grandpas funeral 3

[@COLOisCOOL]

BTW...thanks for the excellent post...whoever you are...thank you.

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

I tuned in to hear this great classic by "Tower of Power"..... Great song! December 2nd, 2014

[@lemabean56]

I still get tears 40 years after hearing this for the FIRST time at Frenchie's!!!

[@GDNPB]

Thanks for this, bringin tears to my eyes and remembering singing this song with my best friends older bro's band, I was in high school and had my health, great times.

[@crozerjo]

Going to see them tonight at the Opera House, saw them about 6 monhs ago at the Keswick. They rocked the house, a great crowd , everyone was dancing and singing along , one of the best live performance I've seen.. Average White Band openned, WOW!! They were just so soulful. Joe S

[@celistino19]

this song brings back memories of the past. i'm 53 but this song STILL rings a bell to my ears. GREAT!

[@annpena5318]

Tower. Of. Power. My. Song. In. My. Days. Young. People. Don't. Know. About. This. Song. What. It. Means. Mslady

[@musicfox28]

Awesome, you have anymore from this concert?

[@ruthiemspangenberg3363]

Feel so good to hear a man's soul (love) cry for a woman like this, via song and perfectly delivered with an incredible band, or should I say Orchestra! Thank you!

[@annpena5318]

I. Love this song. It. Hits. Home. For. Me. Ms. Lady

[@frankcambra1727]

I'm still a young man.................... Ann, Carol, Debbie, Kate, Danielle, Debby, Melissa, Jenny, Mary, Mary, Margaret, Cindy, Kelly, Mo, Jenn, Mary Jo, Gladys, Betty (especially you Betty!) ........... sorry Tom.

[@drummakid101]

I sang this song for my girlfriend right before I asked her to marry me. I love her so much, and I can't thank Tower of Power enough for being there for me in the moments of trouble. They showed me the funk, and the groove, the subtlety of music, and they showed me love, just like my girl Jove. Keep doing what you guys do TOP, there is no one greater you.

[@ztruth4u]

There was once a guy in my life that I accused of being too young and sent him on his way! Over time I discovered he should have never let him go. He was wonderful to me and really loved me...Time has given a chance to see that he turned out just fine!

[@noaangeles2193]

Well said my dear> I agree and we got the same feeling of emotion.

[@EarthWindandFirepower0990]

I WISH I WAS THERE THAT NIGHT.

[@fost6586]

at 4.17 this singers voice explodes into raw emotion made my hair stand up... powerful vocials..

[@rsrosano58]

And that my friend is how its done.... :) Awesome

[@KittNoire]

who feeling AWL the feels for the classic banger om 2024... taking you back?

[@mariadardeen2728]

I love love this song. Great memories ..living in the bay area ..what a wonderful life .

[@DaddyClb]

This band never, ever ceases to amaze me!!! 40 years and still makin' it happen. With a little more practice, these guys just might kick ass, someday (LOL!). Great post krzycho13...thanx for sharing!

[@COLOisCOOL]

THE BEST!

[@MichaelLRosen-pv3jo]

Excellent and extremely fine

[@MsLIKA53]

@belmontmike : Michael Bogart in Trumpet, him & his wife Jeannie, is a good friend of mine. We were in Japan together in the late 90's when he was in the US NAVY BAND, THEN HE GOT OUT, join the Lynard Skynnard band & eventually with the TOP. He left the group & went back to Naval Academy in Annapolis to join back the US naval band. Seen them here in Las Vegas w/ TOP during thier gigs here in Orleans Casino. Good horn player. Way to go Mike.

[@jstmeanu]

Yeah, Lenny Williams..........love his voice

[@ellenhepburn8659]

Not Lenny. That's Larry Braggs. He left to join the Temptations but has since moved on.

[@patg-money225]

My boys! Can't wait to see them again!

[@chungiemunchin]

As Randy Jackson would say, "it was a bit pitchy". There seemed to be a little trouble hitting the notes just right on this particular performance but what notes may have been missed was more than made up for in the pure soul of the energies collectively. TOP is just plain BAD!

[@oso4lifeusa156]

One of the best songs ever kick ass !!

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

"LIVE"...... They put their foot in this song singing it live with great harmony......

[@DACjunior34]

@scooterkidd3 what the fuck does george lopez have to do with "You're Still a Young Man"??? what, just because he said he liked it on TV? if he likes it so much, then he should have TOP on Lopez Tonight.

[@DACjunior34]

@SimonHackett88 his name is "Iron" Mike Bogart. he's a bad dude, great even, but he's no Mic Gillette. the original trumpet/trombone player for TOP. James Morrison doesnt even compare to Mic Gillette haha

[@musicfox28]

When can we expect the next one?

[@ravello99]

Smooth, smooth, smooth, smoooooooooooooooooooooth!!

[@teejay1341]

Oh yeah!!!!! I'm feeling really feeling this. Love you Tower of Power!!!!!

[@macariohernandez2811]

With ghe steve miller band and jornry, ultima

[@Wisewoman77]

Do you have more info? I'm confused because he has a website. And I've heard of him appearing at various venues in the last few years.

[@djstevesupreme]

My dad is phil w that was his dedication

[@atimbancaya]

@Skyflite: Adolfo Acosta & Mike Bogart use Yamaha horns. Mike Bogart now uses the Yamaha EM-8340 (Eric Miyashiro Artist model)

[@invaLida11]

incredible song... LOVE T.O.P!!!!!

[@nora22000]

When he goes up two octaves to sing 'lady, please' near the end and cuts it off, as if he's been shot through the heart, it went all through me!

[@MrChopper6969]

The man can sing, OH HELL YEAH ! What a great band, always amazing.

[@crazycardist]

am i the only one that listens to the bari instead of the trumpets in the beginning?lol.love this song

[@huntersivins]

Tower, was playing in Tokyo; when the Sendai 8.9 earthquake hit...the show went on the next day!!!

[@plpcg]

TOTALLY AWESOME!!!

[@bluesobsessed]

WE LOVE YOU, TOP HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING SINCE "EAST BAY GREASE', HAVE EVERY VINYL ALBUM

[@duralexa]

Wow !! The original power is here !!

[@vincentsaenz728]

Thanks for the memory setback.got to love it

[@tnm21057]

Omg... so awesome... LOVE this song!! They are the best of all time.

[@angelkilla245]

3:44 is epic

[@hockaday2fer2]

Friends of Bill W. ,, Yea, Hello Larry B. and Brothers and Sisters ,,, ed

[@ninah2019]

ooooh-wee! real music sounds just like this!

[@viewfromaloft]

and they still sound great . . . saw them live this past weekend

[@cheyennehampton3315]

Love it so amazing you can feel it in your soul

[@vpettus]

The baddest horn section in the business!!!!!!!!!!!.....smoking hot!!!!

[@maxineb1578]

Bringing back some good memories or time gone by.

[@TheBevaLee]

he don't just sing it.... he's feelin' it. look like he's livin' this song. great performance. awesome song. love that scat too. wow.

[@Oaklandgirlpitlover1]

@SimonHackett88 How 'bout that kick ass Hammond B3 Organ in the mix.

[@CheckMate657879]

Still on in the groove - I never - I mean never - get tired of this song - original studio version - live with alternate substitutes singing lead - as long as it's Tower of Power - it's my sho nuf jam.

[@Kcthedog59]

Now that's what I'm talking about!! Totally smooth. They are tight at every position in the band. This tune definitely makes you wanna be holding someone.

[@gbontempi7905]

When I was young and they were young, we were. Not anymore...

[@dominici1977]

See them live with Larry Braggs and you will rethink your post

[@solesirching73]

Larry Braggs can make any current or upcoming singer retire!!

[@trmptmaster123]

Mike Bogart!!!

[@dominici1977]

Did you go to Irvington High? Do you know Denise Lameria

[@PoisonTester]

it's like with Mariah Carey, Mary J Blige and Bill Withers: when Larry sings you can hear his pain. absolute brilliance

[@ryanron28]

thats right good songs never die

[@cesardiaz75]

AMAZING FEELING...HEART AND SOUL.

[@pretzelsandgasjets]

This singer is the hardest working man in show-business. Hands down.

[@xXKromeumXx]

james brown would like to have a word with you.

[@OolabaSwa]

wow, awesome!!!

[@theratkingz]

i wish it would show rocco more

[@LiveForFunny]

thumbs up if you heard this on george lopez

[@Juliduck]

@opuyu Check out FROBECK. They have it!

[@dominici1977]

Do you know Smiles Dominici? Thats my dad

[@sevenofem]

I dedicated this song to my husband back in the day, cause he is 6 1/2 years younger than I, but am glad he didn't listen to me, cause he is the best man on this earth. Been married 25 years and counting. Love Tower of Power especially this song.

[@lydiamaciel3873]

Best band ever!!!! ❤️

[@fernandez1330]

without words...excellent

[@shay18]

wow just like the record

[@opuyu]

someone, show me a modern group that has this much passion and respect.

[@djstevesupreme]

Im 30 and grew up on top I've heard them in concert from being in my moms belly to 8 years ago just amazing

[@ThePurpleWasteland]

@Gotenksssj16 omg no way haha me too!

[@florencia5704]

Solid!!!

[@trmptmaster123]

Make Bogart!!! Iron ass chops man. Still trips me out that G at 3:46...

[@rickthebartender3736]

Thanks for pointing that out. Now I look out for it every time!

[@davidnorum778]

Seen TOP live a couple dozen times through the years and this song always moves me. Larry Braggs was the BEST lead singer they ever had besides Lenny WIlliams. Just saw the temptations last year and THERE HE WAS!!!!! Wanna check out Tower's new singer marcus scott this summer. Also if you didn;t know Dave Garibaldi got in a serious accident along with their guitarist marc Van Waningnegen (sp?) in Oaklnd a few months ago. Best Wishes for them DG is supposed to come back to the band by the end of this year. THE BEST BAND IN CONCERT EVER!

[@Wisewoman77]

@ishredu Who are you talking about?

[@Terranova911RS]

age doesnt matter ;)

[@harmbates123]

Good Ass Music. Simple and pure....

[@gwendolynlee30]

Still a beautiful song ❤❤❤❤