What I really love about this is that Candy Dulfer isn't showboating, she's a fantastic, contributing part of the team. It would be so easy for her to take the stage over. She doesn't. Fantastic job! Just makes me admire them all the more that they're such a good team that she slots in seamlessly.
That's how music is played at least in Oakland... It's about the groove... And you don't take over one of the best horn sections ever ... Believe me She is glad to be there
I have been a huge fan of ToP since the 70's and their music got me through chemotherapy and radiation treatments earlier this year. I became a fan of Candy Dulfer's last year and to wake up this morning to find this gem on my FB page was awesome. She is a badass player and to have her playing with my favorite soul band makes me very, very happy. Life is good and this music makes it even better. Thank you Candy and ToP!
GO! Candy..Girl Soul Power ..I Always Love TOP/ TOWER OF POWER..And Idolized CANDY DULFER..Great 👍 Musicians..TOP&CANDY.../ Watching From Philippines..
I was lucky and got to see them at Rock Hall benefit in Cleveland a couple years ago, was standing 6 feet away from Emilio and they smoked it that night! Too many great bands not in hall but Jan & NYC controls everything.
There is no such thing as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The correct name is the Jann Wenner Hall of Fame. If you don't get that, lemme know. He created it. If Wenner hadn't done it, and If Dave Grohl came along years later and created it, it really would've been a true Rock Hall of Fame. Never did like most of the critics of that rag. They hewed to Jann's preferences, no surprise. You wanna argue? I'm not gonna bother. All you have to do is look and see how long it took great bands to get in there, plus other bands or artists who DID make it in there who have nothing to do with rock. Yeah, TOP is super funk, but rocks and slams like a bitch. Doesn't have to be pure rock. And.....I'm done. "Nuff said. Very happy I got to see them 3 times in later years when Prestia, Garibaldi were back in the band. Plus the Funky Doctor.
Yes James Brown is The Godfather of Soul but TOP is still the best band after 50 years. The core members are still going strong with musicians and lead vocalist coming and going over the years. Candy Dulfer was excellent. Personally I would love to hear/ see Mindy Abair play with TOP. Mindi a Jazz saxophonist is absolutely killing it on the Blues seen with her group The Boneshakers.
Candy is sexier than ever. OMG, she blows that horn sooooo good!!!! I was not super fan of Ray Greene but jeeezzz, he really does a fantastic job on that piece! Too bad the band is not playing in Paris in 2015…. Will have to go to Switzerland or Belgium to see them
First of all, this is the classic Tower of Power song as far as I'm concerned. Candy Dulfer, talented in her own right, did a great job of keeping up with the band, but lagged just a little. Don't get me wrong, she's talented, but even Carlos Santana had a hard time keeping up with the band on another live performance you'll find here on UA-cam. And I'll agree with others here. TOP belongs in the R & R Hall of Fame. 50 years now and they keep going.
That Amsterdam Paradiso is a deconsecrated church if I remember right. Beth Hart played there, pretty sure. I'd love to be there while a fave artist is playing someday. After I hit Powerball. By the way, if Candy was a slacker, do you really think she would've been invited to play with them?
the Rock and Roll Hall Of Shame is a joke. These guys aren't in nor is Grand Funk or Todd Rundgren but Donna Summer and the Beastie Boys are? Give me a fucking break. When you look up tight in the dictionary, you'll see a picture of these guys. The wrote the book!!! No one and I mean no one can touch them.
It's easy to figure out why: they've never had any hits. They're a bunch of journeymen lifers who work hard, put on a great live show, and have enough fans to make a living at it. But radio play? No. What they do will always have an audience, but it isn't trendy, and they won't or can't do anything else.
What I really love about this is that Candy Dulfer isn't showboating, she's a fantastic, contributing part of the team. It would be so easy for her to take the stage over. She doesn't. Fantastic job!
Just makes me admire them all the more that they're such a good team that she slots in seamlessly.
That's how music is played at least in Oakland... It's about the groove... And you don't take over one of the best horn sections ever ... Believe me She is glad to be there
Some people may need to get their Star Scope finesse tweaked and polished. Do soma dat funky Scratch und Dig...Dig?
I have been a huge fan of ToP since the 70's and their music got me through chemotherapy and radiation treatments earlier this year. I became a fan of Candy Dulfer's last year and to wake up this morning to find this gem on my FB page was awesome. She is a badass player and to have her playing with my favorite soul band makes me very, very happy. Life is good and this music makes it even better. Thank you Candy and ToP!
I know it's been several years since you posted this comment...
Hoping you are well.
Used to see ToP in Berkeley at the long branch in the 60's and 70's and they have been my favorite band since.
Who would NOT fall in love with Candy Dulfer. She seems to have it all! Talent and looks. She's showbusiness' total package
Ruben Martinez I remember the days tower of power the best and still young when I listenTo them. Thank you
Oh my God.....TOP is knocking it out of the park with LB on the vocals....and then it's Candy Dulfer. Man, this is da shit.
Thanks for this post! Grateful for You tube!
Candy is amazing! she really enjoys playing with TOP, you can tell.
GO! Candy..Girl Soul Power ..I Always Love TOP/ TOWER OF POWER..And Idolized CANDY DULFER..Great 👍 Musicians..TOP&CANDY.../ Watching From Philippines..
East Bay rock and soul. Been around all over and still kicking as. What is Hip? Do we really know? T.O.P. does know!
Awesome concert! Glad to have been there :)
Now that is cooking with jet fuel what a class act!!!!!!!!! its hard to believe they are not in the Rock n' Roll of Fame
I was lucky and got to see them at Rock Hall benefit in Cleveland a couple years ago, was standing 6 feet away from Emilio and they smoked it that night! Too many great bands not in hall but Jan & NYC controls everything.
There is no such thing as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The correct name is the Jann Wenner Hall of Fame.
If you don't get that, lemme know. He created it.
If Wenner hadn't done it, and If Dave Grohl came along years later and created it, it really would've been a true Rock Hall of Fame.
Never did like most of the critics of that rag. They hewed to Jann's preferences, no surprise.
You wanna argue? I'm not gonna bother. All you have to do is look and see how long it took great bands to get in there, plus other bands or artists who DID make it in there who have nothing to do with rock.
Yeah, TOP is super funk, but rocks and slams like a bitch. Doesn't have to be pure rock.
And.....I'm done.
"Nuff said.
Very happy I got to see them 3 times in later years when Prestia, Garibaldi were back in the band. Plus the Funky Doctor.
Oh, yeah...I found Candy some time back somehow. Love her.
CANDY AND MY FAVORITE BAND OF ALL TIME TOP 🤩
What a rhythm section Russell bass player Rocco & Garibaldi Lenny Picket Good God$%!
Yes James Brown is The Godfather of Soul but TOP is still the best band after 50 years. The core members are still going strong with musicians and lead vocalist coming and going over the years. Candy Dulfer was excellent. Personally I would love to hear/ see Mindy Abair play with TOP. Mindi a Jazz saxophonist is absolutely killing it on the Blues seen with her group The Boneshakers.
Damn! She was definitely hip! (And good looking too!)
There is NO better band to see live. T.O.P is the 2nd Funkiest band that ever took a stage anywhere! .. After JB of course
This band is what is hip!!! They are smoking Candy was blowing heat I love this group one of their best performances!
Now...this is music! Listen to that band
it s just crazy !! MOST CRAZY VIDEO ON UA-cam !!
Candy is sexier than ever. OMG, she blows that horn sooooo good!!!!
I was not super fan of Ray Greene but jeeezzz, he really does a fantastic job on that piece!
Too bad the band is not playing in Paris in 2015…. Will have to go to Switzerland or Belgium to see them
+SMBDTC i know! Tom Politzer said on his Facebook he's mad in love with her!
Just one word....AWESOME.
❤️ Tower of Power ❤️ Candy Dulfer
Horns or a snare drum? 16th note heaven man those horns geez Oakland funk forever.
My #1 all time soul funk legend .... ! ! !
Amazing night! i 'll never forget!
Candy knocks it out.....TOP....still the best
First of all, this is the classic Tower of Power song as far as I'm concerned. Candy Dulfer, talented in her own right, did a great job of keeping up with the band, but lagged just a little. Don't get me wrong, she's talented, but even Carlos Santana had a hard time keeping up with the band on another live performance you'll find here on UA-cam. And I'll agree with others here. TOP belongs in the R & R Hall of Fame. 50 years now and they keep going.
Yeah, I agree. It's hard keeping up with these road warriors. And, as far as the Carlos video goes, he was definitely out of his element.
TOP &Candy D.Love it.
AMAZING ENERGY at the PARADISO
Yep - she was tearing it up!!!
GREAT !
TOP...and Candy!...sweet!
Soul soul, swing great!
Nice!!!!!
Mr.Green it is.
Candy can wail -right?! TOP so fun to watch-
Thought Candy was gonna break out with a little ‘Can ya dig it Lenny Pickett’
Que banda mas impresionante....!!!
That's hip!
Noise.
youbetchababee.
She's a badass
That Amsterdam Paradiso is a deconsecrated church if I remember right.
Beth Hart played there, pretty sure.
I'd love to be there while a fave artist is playing someday. After I hit Powerball.
By the way, if Candy was a slacker, do you really think she would've been invited to play with them?
the Rock and Roll Hall Of Shame is a joke. These guys aren't in nor is Grand Funk or Todd Rundgren but Donna Summer and the Beastie Boys are? Give me a fucking break. When you look up tight in the dictionary, you'll see a picture of these guys. The wrote the book!!! No one and I mean no one can touch them.
What are you on about???
What are you on about???
It's easy to figure out why: they've never had any hits. They're a bunch of journeymen lifers who work hard, put on a great live show, and have enough fans to make a living at it. But radio play? No. What they do will always have an audience, but it isn't trendy, and they won't or can't do anything else.
🤘🤘🤘
Candy Dulfer is Bad-Ass!!
Wqa
Raymond McKinley did a great job replacing Rocco!
What's going on with Rocco?
Rocco had a kidney transplant in December.
Arthur Alphenaar Thanks for the info hope he's doing well. I'll have to check the bands web site for an up date.
Thanks again.