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Tower of Power 50 Years of Funk & Soul Live at the Fox theater
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Anyone who knows me, know that I'm a huge Tower of Power Fan. Just got their TOP 50 Years of Funk & Soul. All I can say is if you haven't ordered your CD/DVD Combo of this live performance you're missing some good vibes. Here is a bit of the DVD (first 3 songs)
1. Stroke
2. Ain't Nothing Stopping Us Now
3. You Ought to Be Having Fun
Now Support Tower of Power -- Go get the full version at: towerofpower.c...
@skipmoore4035 Жыл бұрын
David Garibaldi has to be one of the best drummers of the last 50 years.
@thebeermann 6 ай бұрын
The level of talent on that stage is just beyond anything today's big acts can produce. I know I'm old , but that's the F**king truth.
@chickinpickin1 5 ай бұрын
You are 100% RIGHT!
@davidweber6024 12 күн бұрын
Wow... just WOW! Love the added backup vocals and the orchestra! It really topped off an already sensational band
@summerbreeze5319 5 ай бұрын
Still got the funk.
@jambrander Жыл бұрын
Best ding dang horn section in the world . . . period!
@jefferyhowe9946 2 жыл бұрын
This band has been around for 50 years for a reason. REAL musicians playing REAL instruments - LIVE !! No beat box, no auto tune , no computerized instruments. What a concept !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@kendurden7496 Жыл бұрын
Amen!
@DanielSmith-ee6gm Жыл бұрын
54 years now!!
@sulevisydanmaa9981 Жыл бұрын
= T H E B E S T 1 cause its the onlyest 1 ...
@JerseyShoreGuy Жыл бұрын
I wonder what inspired Chicago and Earth Wind & Fire to tour together a few years ago.
@roberttaylor6600 Жыл бұрын
That's what I call back to basic.
@URSTUCK-ut4fs Жыл бұрын
Great to see the great Chester Thompson on organ and the equally great Lenny Pickett on sax. I wish that Lenny Williams would have been there.
@HogbackBottom 7 ай бұрын
I’ve been a bass player for 60 years. For me, Dave Garibaldi is the VERY BEST !
@Mantaracer 2 ай бұрын
Still on TOP! Long live TOP!!!👍
@henryraqueno4354 2 жыл бұрын
72 Stockton CA.. Was in heaven.. 17 year old kid..the best horn section ever.
@skipmoore4035 5 ай бұрын
You know what makes me happy? Watching ToP, of course!
@DavidCaneschi 4 ай бұрын
I just saw TOP again for my 35th time on April 11, 2024. Their new lead singer as great, new drummer was phenomenal! To coincide with one of their songs “TOP CAME TO PLAY! Thank you TOP FOR SOME OF THE GREAT MUSIC OF ALL TIME.
@chuckalcay3772 2 жыл бұрын
If only the new singers and rappers could play music like these guys, they would make more money and make people happier.
@filippofittipaldi8050 8 ай бұрын
East Bay Grease! Love it since the 70's. Finally saw them live this year.
@ronherrera8327 Жыл бұрын
Great bass playing, laying down those classic Rocco sixteenth
@raymontoya6734 Жыл бұрын
Some of my greatest memories in high school 1971-73. We still get together, and TOP always brings down the house!! Greatest horn section on the plant!!
@eddiesimms9301 Жыл бұрын
Now that's what I like and APPRECIATE. REAL MUSICIANS playin' REAL INSTRUMENTS.... That's what you call TALENT!!
@DeannaSabido808 7 күн бұрын
100%
@yolyolyoly7513 2 жыл бұрын
Have loved this band for almost 50 years .Great to see Lenny Pickett still doing his dance moves on stage ❤️🤗
@imbees2 5 ай бұрын
Tower of Power musicians ain't no joke, 50 years playing!
@mellane4608 2 жыл бұрын
I sure wish this were the main stream music of the day in 2022. Not the auto-tune / rap crap that's happening right now. This is all music.
@williemnatzakanian3345 Жыл бұрын
50 years together, are u kidding me? Incredible sound, Back to Oakland LP is still my favorite. Don't shoot horses in the middle of the stream.
@yraay 2 жыл бұрын
My first experience with TOP was in the late 60's. Golden Bear, Huntington Beach, California...Picking up my tickets the afternoon of the show, I crossed paths with Emilio and one other band member in the parking lot. In for a sound check. I got a hey man, see you tonight from Emilio...A pretty special day for a 16 year old kid! Thank you for the kindness and smile that day Emilio...Something I've never forgotten...You know what is hip!
@louiecolon9494 2 жыл бұрын
50 YEARS OF GOOD MUSIC. and it ain't no joke. sadly the guitar player Bruce Conte is no longer with us anymore. he passed away from Leukemia on 8/2021.R.I.P
@NCloyd51 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely Fabulous TOWER of POWER for 50 over the top years of funkalicios SOUL
@maleikwright4640 2 жыл бұрын
Just watched them last Friday! Was so much fun the new lead singer is fantastic also got to talk to Tom Politzer for alittle while after the show! I’m 23 and wish music was like this still
@Rhino1277HotRails 2 жыл бұрын
Everyone sings. Everyone plays. Incredible
@patbel1000 11 ай бұрын
REAL music!
@GeraldWilhelmBradenComposer 2 жыл бұрын
I have played in some great bands with a brass section the past 50 years, and played much music by Tower of Power, Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Ides of March, Cold Blood, and other greats. These days I am a Classical Music orchestral composer, and often utilize the brass "style" of some of these great horn bands in the brass arrangements of my classical compositions. The brass sections in all these bands is SO tight! ...Peace! 🎼❤
@URSTUCK-ut4fs Жыл бұрын
Hey pal, this video is NOT ABOUT YOU. No one cares about what you did.
@dougmildram3032 Жыл бұрын
Sigh, vintage Cold Blood was also so hot. Even when singer Lydia Pense took a break on the instrumental tune Shop Talk, gives me chills, much like their gory album cover Thriller. But I also worship Tower of Power!
@jerryferko8309 Жыл бұрын
love the reference to cold blood ........... lydia pense ,,,,,,,,, outstanding ......... and her band terrific .........
@wlonsdale1 11 ай бұрын
Listen to Leonid and friends
@randybarraclough4941 10 ай бұрын
I was sooo in love with Lydia! Grrr!😊
@rongreenfield340 Жыл бұрын
I was 13 or 14 when an audiophile friend turned me on to these guys. I was strictly a Southern Rock lover but not after hearing these guys on Klipsch Speakers. Now fifty years later I still love them and have a house full of Klipsch Speakers .I have seen them about 8 or 9 times.
@nancywood9531 3 жыл бұрын
Funky salt and pepper group with lots of sugar!!! Fantastic all these decades later. I'm 78 and they are still grooving and movin.....wowsi wow wow!! 🎶🎷🎺🎸🎤❣
@scottfowler4521 2 жыл бұрын
I'm 72 and did vocals and percussion for years and it never leaves your Soul and TOP is just showing you that. You don't get older, You Get Better. Keep that Funky Soul acomin'
@pauleichgrun6205 2 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@myklmusic 2 жыл бұрын
I hear You. I'm 68 and still singing and playing as ever. The groove never ends. This Group is hot. They're rockin'. I've gotta say it though - They can't touch the Original Group. I last saw Them in Oakland in 1975. Can't touch 'em. Come on now.
@henryraqueno4354 2 жыл бұрын
Saw them in 72 Stockton CA.. Was in heaven. The best horn section ever.
@user-ff5gg7ww9f Ай бұрын
A blast from the past.
@georgiabuckeye8819 2 жыл бұрын
Watching these old guys (my age😎) still grooving! Yes sir, that’s what I’m talking about!
@rel2relrel600 2 жыл бұрын
Tower of its power, sound for itself.... They was no joke!...Excellent dance music!..legends are our history!
@ricksegal3065 2 жыл бұрын
Feel like I'm back in the 70's. They sure don't make music like this anymore. Awesome funk!!
@oldschoolfunkster1 2 жыл бұрын
Real music NEVER ages. It just gets better.
@koflan 2 жыл бұрын
They... do.
@rechargeproductions4894 2 жыл бұрын
@@kevinstone9638 Listen to cory wong, maybe that'll change your mind
@kevinstone9638 2 жыл бұрын
@@rechargeproductions4894 will do.
@kevinstone9638 2 жыл бұрын
@@rechargeproductions4894 Ok I must say DAMN on the Cory Wong. Thanks for the recommendation on them.
@kennethellison9713 2 жыл бұрын
I can't believe I'm nearly weeping with joy at the image of all these people, young and old, loving this band the way I do.
@esequielchavarria3438 2 жыл бұрын
Te72
@esequielchavarria3438 2 жыл бұрын
wet tree
@randyvanalstine2934 2 жыл бұрын
Y all time favorite horn band.
@woodrowcall3269 2 жыл бұрын
To quote Sir Paul McCartney “That’s the power of music.”
@rick3514 Жыл бұрын
Best Band ever!
@jerrold7jg Жыл бұрын
This singer is one of Towers best!! Been following for 30 years
@DBLG65 Жыл бұрын
I agree. The singer they had in Caterert NJ last Friday didn't have any range or stage presence. He was talented but the band drowned him out.
@skipmoore4035 5 ай бұрын
I would never exclude Lenny Williams or Larry Bragg from that accolade.
@thegumbychronicles4892 Жыл бұрын
Oakland had some great music in the 70's. These guys and the Pointer Sisters with drop ins by the Doobie Brothers and Santana. It was so much fun.
@anthonylovato5614 Жыл бұрын
Burque hears you Oakland!
@RaffaeledeMasi-qf8ue Жыл бұрын
Best singer Ever heard with Tower,!!!!!
@user-hq6xq8ep7f 8 ай бұрын
the bands background vocals have been sooooo good for soooo long .......... Outstanding
@SLO4SpeedBump 9 ай бұрын
Saw this Band play at the "King Richards Nightclub" in Oakland, Calif. in 1972. The next day I went out and bought their first album named "East Bay Greese". Even met Lenny Williams. They have the sound that never gets old.
@garymartin6987 2 жыл бұрын
The Tower of Power Brass. Still the tightest MOFO's on the planet! It don't get any better than this!!!
@sherrcon 2 жыл бұрын
bring it back...times were so good back then not like right now...bring it back...
@labrat5674 Жыл бұрын
Grew up in the SF Bay Area in the 60s and 70s. T.O.P. was always one of my favorites to see live! Such a good band!
@ReddingCT70 8 ай бұрын
Wow watching this video gives me chills. I grew in the East Bay in San Leandro and went to at least 20 shows in and around the bay area featuring Tower Of Power. What fun times, dancing and listening to such blessed group of performers with so much talent. Brass in a band still moves me today and with so many great bands Tower Of Power tops. But I need to address Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, Chicago, But the SF bay area has produced so many talents, I could write an essay. Thank You Tower Of Power for what you have accomplished & still rocking the house today. I would like to see you in Northern Idaho where I reside now Rick J.
@arturo-ox1ll 6 ай бұрын
Originales del alameda county Oakland California
2 жыл бұрын
Like good old wines..the older..the better...👍👍
@Mrtellitlikeitis 2 жыл бұрын
Man, Love these guys. Grew up with them. Bring tears. Still sound great, horn arrangements so cool
@feijoada2902 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, tears tears, my band never found again any good horn section since 2008... very sad
@peterkoeppl1186 2 жыл бұрын
Still cooking after 50 years!
@user-hq6xq8ep7f 8 ай бұрын
Simply The Best .... !!!! Thanks Deanna .........
@robohippy 7 ай бұрын
I got to see them a number of times 50 years ago..... The city used to put on free concerts, Eugene, OR. I think there was a beer company involved. One of the best brass sections I have ever seen. Didn't know they were still around.... Loved Lydia Pense and Cold Blood also, and the Sons of Champlain. All Bay Area bands!
@WilliamFordMcGee 2 жыл бұрын
This group changed my life - like Sly and Santana my heart and soul belonged to the Oakland Bay!!
@debbiemyre814 2 жыл бұрын
Add Lydia Pense and Cold Blood to that mix also....
@bassiclogic 2 жыл бұрын
This young newer vocalist reminds me of the original Great Lenny Williams! Same range , showmanship and energy.
@MrCherryJuice 2 жыл бұрын
Marcus Scott is the singer here. The current singer is Ray Greene, who also doubles on trombone. He rejoined the band after a few years w/Santana. Whether he is permanent of just filling time before Santana does anything again, I don't know. Your mention of 'the original' when referring to Larry Williams prompts me to point out that the original singer for ToP was Rufus Miller (on 'East Bay Grease'), then Rick 'You're Still a Young Man' Stevens (on 'Bump City'). Then Williams joined for 'Tower of Power', which was album number three. And yes, Scott's voice and mannerisms are reminiscent of Williams, who was really the defining voice of the band. Personally, I really liked Larry Braggs in the live setting. I had the 'Oakland Zone' album - I believe he sang on that - but found it unbearable to listen to because of the production aesthetic. Modern production values might be convenient for the production of the music, but they don't always 'fit' in terms of suitability for the actual music itself. This is the case with the 6-disc version of the Allman Bros. 'At Fillmore East'. The original Tom Dowd production is great. The rest suffers from a more 'modern' touch.
@rboo5134 2 жыл бұрын
Lenny Williams all the way!!!
@josephcalitri5710 2 жыл бұрын
Marcus Scott has a much wider range than Lenny
@danmyers9372 2 жыл бұрын
It was sad when Lenny left ToP but looking back I totally get why he left. As he himself said later, “Tower of Power was a big drug band.”
@JoseCorrea327 2 жыл бұрын
TOP one of my favorite bands of the mid70s. Sounding great .❤
@richardhyder140 Жыл бұрын
What a amazing performance for 50 years.
@miguelwong8299 7 ай бұрын
More than 50 years playing that excellent music🙀, Long Live good music 😻😻😻
@boogiebass69 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you God for bringing the world TOWER of POWER, they are undoubtedly, and indubitably THE GOAT!
@timwilmot6433 Ай бұрын
Davids Garibaldi is one of the best drummers ever. He is also one of the nicest people you could ever meet. They are just amazing.
@user-kw4iu8ge2w 7 ай бұрын
Excellent......I have been a fan for at least 30 years
@jimlowrey7930 2 жыл бұрын
No band could lay it down like ToP. I've been a fan forever.
@ronnuttall3853 Жыл бұрын
My all time favorite Funk/Soul band! Love TOP!!!!!
@reginalddavis7578 2 жыл бұрын
WOW!! This is what you call INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH T.O.P!! That frontline horn section!! OMG!! And Lenny still got the moves!!
@geerowr.6666 2 жыл бұрын
That’s not Lenny. But he’s good.
@reginalddavis7578 2 жыл бұрын
@@geerowr.6666 Dude! You’re crazy! That’s Lenny Pickett!
@MayorOfFunkytown42 2 ай бұрын
@@reginalddavis7578he may have thought you meant Lenny Williams as opposed to LP.
@terangiwayne6783 2 жыл бұрын
50 years of experience in life of awesome soul and jazz funk and connecting some highlights in our memories ...for ever Auckland NEW ZEALAND 🇳🇿 😍 .
@celebwhlman Жыл бұрын
3 Words .... Tight.Class. Joy !!
@ronherrera8327 Жыл бұрын
People don’t realize how great Emilio Castillo’s voice is.
@josemelendez6260 2 жыл бұрын
The music is still so relevant today. "There's only so much oil in the ground pretty soon there will be none around" reflected on the gas shortage of the 70s. Great song
@michaelstump6933 10 ай бұрын
I sorely miss Mic Gillette (RIP), legendary ToP founding member, trumpet and trombone player, mentor and friend. A few times per year, we would hook up and play duets on our trumpets and trombones in his living room. Extremely memorable and such a great guy. Mic knows BKA! Miss ya buddy!
@johnmckenzie8522 2 жыл бұрын
These band are in good shape and heathy and well balanced music for 50 years and still playing music keeps on going tower
@christophernick3155 2 жыл бұрын
These guys are just the absolute BEST !! So much joy for so many ♥️♥️♥️
@davidlevine1697 Жыл бұрын
in the pocket and groovin' for 50+ years.
@mannybriones9291 2 жыл бұрын
What can one say but THANK YOU, THANK YOU, for 50 YEARS of GREAT MUSIC (BEAUTIFUL) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@mariob606 2 жыл бұрын
First time i heard TOP I was in High school, probably 1970 and was blown away!!! I was a Junior when i heard What is Hip, and would play it over & over & over, etc .....again! Still my go to song if i wanna "Move My Groove" !!!!!
@davidbeavan8459 2 жыл бұрын
This band is top shelf been listing since the 70s
@underthetornado Жыл бұрын
I used to see Tower everywhere in Hollywood in the 80s.
@jonathansmith283 2 жыл бұрын
after 2 years , going to see ToP in 2 weeks . - for me , ToP. &. AWB. - been listening forever -- ~ JDS/CT
@valdasvilimas7587 2 жыл бұрын
BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO,- MASTERS,- TOWER OF POWER, VERY, VERY, VERY BEAUTIFUL & NICE!!!
@richoneplanet7561 Жыл бұрын
What a fun concert with such a polished group!
@MrDavesf 11 ай бұрын
I was there. What a show, and what absolutely great players those guys are. Always were, just as good now!
@TomRivieremusic Жыл бұрын
Grew up as a keyboardist playing many of their hits in different Top 40's groups around L. A .and Las Vegas. The best years of my life in the 1970s Killer band TOP took a mixture of James Brown's soul grooves and made their own style from it. Great ballads too.
@corywilliams1698 3 жыл бұрын
This is what a well oiled machine sounds like folks.
@jmckay9060 2 жыл бұрын
So good to Lenny, CT and Ray Green with the band for this special night. I have loved this band since 1969 and followed them religiously...there is NOTHING like a ToP concert.
@jerryferko8309 Жыл бұрын
back again........ THANK U DEANNA !!
@geerowr.6666 2 жыл бұрын
I saw TP in person when I was in college when they performed at FSU. I attended FAMU. My boyfriend at the time lived less than two blocks from the venue. We walked there jammed, smoked a joint before and after. Lenny Williams was the lead singer then. Boy did I have an awesome youth!!!
@angelosorio9312 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant. This is an example that good music will stay forever.
@jennieromero9416 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant , Good Music is still alive!
@dthievin 2 жыл бұрын
This vocalist ... wow. Of all of them over the years, dozens probably, he's the best. I also like that he doesn't wreck the arrangements by oversinging in every nook and cranny.
@wwcranker 2 жыл бұрын
I do agree with you about the over singing. In my humble opinion that was Larry Bragg. Very powerful voice but no modulation when appropriate. Brent Carter now AWB's lead vocalist is the best since the original lead vocalist of the early 70's. TOP does currently have a revolving door as to who will be singing lead. Not sure why that is. Ray Green was with TOP then Santana, now TOP again. Santana is not touring till 2022 so that may be the reason.
@Baribrotzer 2 жыл бұрын
@@wwcranker Ray Greene is the perfect guy for TOP, for one simple reason: He can play the trombone almost as well as he can sing. And if you've got a five-piece horn section, it NEEDS a trombone player.
@bassiclogic 2 жыл бұрын
Agree! He reminds me of the original Lenny Williams, which was my favorite!
@carolfan4466 2 жыл бұрын
You're joking,right? I found Marcus Scott very "one note" tonally.A big comedown after Ray G and Larry B.
@robertbelanger6733 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing Musicians👍🏻🤘🏻🥁🎤🎺🎷🎸🎹🎼
@dlandis8146 8 ай бұрын
Saw them last week in Spotlight 29 - Coachella a few days ago. Great concert. I spent 5 years in East Bay in late 70s early 80s - lots of memories.
@catirerubio 8 ай бұрын
Lucky you. TOP never lets you down.
@adeleon7511 2 жыл бұрын
TOP WE LOVE YOU IN DENVER COLORADO THANKS FOR THE PURE FUNK😎😎👍👍👍
@joeseda8102 2 жыл бұрын
The PERFECT EXAMPLE of REAL music and TALENT!!!
@11fasteddie 2 жыл бұрын
Brings back so much memory, this is when we are hitting the club 70's style, OH YEAH !!!
@etoneetone Жыл бұрын
OMG Joy overload ~ Thank you Deanna for sharing these amazing souls
@siraldo51 2 жыл бұрын
One of the meanest horn section of all times thank you for this .Drummer N.C 63
@kakakhodenn9128 2 жыл бұрын
Funky funk is the best genre,,,one of my favorites...
@marylittlefield580 2 жыл бұрын
Saw the origials live at Cow palace 50 yrs ago. Hell ya ...!!
@catirerubio 6 ай бұрын
You ought to be having fun! The BEST!
@davidtroupe1553 Жыл бұрын
RIP Rocco Prestia. You were a truly innovative musician that updated bass guitar technique. The guy playing bass in this video couldn't have done it without Francis's footprint on the history of bass playing technique.
@justaddshuttersinc.994 2 жыл бұрын
Well, that was eight minutes of the best uplifting, fun, enjoyable, FLAT OUT GOOD MUSIC, I've heard in a long, long, long time!!....... Man!
@peterklo5119 2 жыл бұрын
For 50 years one of the best funk bands in the world! Maybe they are the best!
@Funkdrummer53 3 жыл бұрын
Never gets old! You can’t stop moving!
@Mrtellitlikeitis 9 ай бұрын
Love these guys
@jramsey9690 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting. One of my all-time favorite bands…since they started. This is just great! They NEVER fail to slay me. That funk, that bass, those horns!
@chefafischer 2 жыл бұрын
And David
@christopherbutts8422 2 жыл бұрын
Why is it that this is best band in world that has gone so under the radar for so long. I have been a huge amount fan fan for more years than I care to admit! A while back they were in Australia for one Melbourne gig but in a small venue too far from me to attend. I saw the band twice in the UK again in tiny places. There are a few die hard fans down under
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