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  • @danielcarroll3ify
    @danielcarroll3ify 2 місяці тому +5

    Tightest band ever. Even live, never miss a beat.

  • @paulabrantley9888
    @paulabrantley9888 7 місяців тому +15

    2024 I’m 72 years old still listen to this song horn section is off the hook!!!

  • @roadkill7314
    @roadkill7314 10 місяців тому +17

    Two iconic bands from this era are Tower of Power and Earth, Wind, and Fire. EVERYBODY loves these two bands!

    • @kcw0809
      @kcw0809 2 місяці тому

      Don't Forget Chicago. Seeing EWF and Chicago September 1st in Concord CA!

  • @amandawade6148
    @amandawade6148 3 місяці тому +8

    Tower of Power is still playing concerts!! I was so lucky to have their music as a teenager!! Their brass section was awesome!!❤

  • @danielolson5378
    @danielolson5378 9 місяців тому +14

    This is definetely a TOP classic/standard a song they always do on their shows!! A song that's 50 years old but still timeless!!

  • @PetroniloPocaspulgas
    @PetroniloPocaspulgas 7 місяців тому +9

    I'M GLAD I GREW UP WITH THIS MUSIC, PURE GOLD.

  • @janetf23
    @janetf23 10 місяців тому +20

    I haven't heard this one for awhile, but I immediately sang along: every word, every inflection; it's in me! 🎶

  • @thefunkybuddha69
    @thefunkybuddha69 9 місяців тому +8

    Old-school soul from Tower of Power

  • @joycewalbert1413
    @joycewalbert1413 10 місяців тому +8

    Still remembered all the words! People actually fell in love in those days.

    • @michaelasay8587
      @michaelasay8587 10 місяців тому

      Politics...gotta get the current out!

  • @AliasMark69
    @AliasMark69 10 місяців тому +12

    This song was a standard play in clubs across the country when it hit the streets. I remember the guys and gals loving this masterpiece. Dance floors were always packed with Tower Of Power tunes.

  • @AliasMark69
    @AliasMark69 10 місяців тому +15

    Few groups, if any had Horns that could match the Tower Of Power, Or Vocalist that could touch them. This group had it all. Thanks again. #271

    • @alisonwinston2547
      @alisonwinston2547 6 місяців тому

      EWF had great horns too

    • @alisonwinston2547
      @alisonwinston2547 6 місяців тому

      He acts like he's never heard this...bless his heart, so young, welcome to the 70s!!

    • @AliasMark69
      @AliasMark69 6 місяців тому

      JM is learning fast how GREAT the music was in OUR youth. We were so lucky to hear these songs new and in many cases it blew our minds.@@alisonwinston2547

  • @corinecabrera9435
    @corinecabrera9435 10 місяців тому +9

    Chicago is another great band who has amazing horns and amazing songs!!❤️❤️

    • @curtisscarmon3267
      @curtisscarmon3267 2 місяці тому

      Chicago was more of a better recording band than in live performance.

  • @AliasMark69
    @AliasMark69 10 місяців тому +11

    The Tower has had some very talented lead singers, Rick Stevens, who served as lead singer in its early years, lending his vocals to the East Bay funk group's signature 1972 hit, “You're Still a Young Man,” ... Later on So Very Hard To Go with Lenny Williams performing the vocals. The song is the band's biggest hit to date in the United States, peaking at No. 17 on the Hot 100 on 28 July 1973 and No. 4 on KHJ radio in L.A. on 31 July 1973. You have them both in your playlist.... cool

    • @Russ-gy7tx
      @Russ-gy7tx 10 місяців тому +1

      Long Live Boss Radio!

    • @AliasMark69
      @AliasMark69 10 місяців тому

      Those were the days with the best radio on the planet playing the greatest music ever created.@@Russ-gy7tx

  • @827dusty
    @827dusty 10 місяців тому +5

    I love this Band. Remember them from back in like 1972. Love their song "Down at The Nightclub."

  • @merittrayner5312
    @merittrayner5312 10 місяців тому +6

    I've seen these guys live several times over the years, and they ALWAYS bring their A- game ❤

  • @corinecabrera9435
    @corinecabrera9435 10 місяців тому +3

    Chicago is another great band who has fantastic horns and incredible songs! 💯❤️

    • @curtisscarmon3267
      @curtisscarmon3267 9 місяців тому +1

      Chicago is a very good studio recording band. The horn players are all graduates from DePaul University School of Music. In a recording session they are able to go back and correct mistakes. I saw them in person and the trumpet player cracked notes and was terrible

  • @AliasMark69
    @AliasMark69 10 місяців тому +5

    Another iconic 70's band with horns you need to add soon.... Earth, Wind & Fire - That's the Way of the World (Official Audio)

    • @AliasMark69
      @AliasMark69 10 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/video/QhW3P7_jvWY/v-deo.html

  • @cynthiaschultheis1660
    @cynthiaschultheis1660 2 місяці тому

    Seen them LIVE...GREAT!!❤👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @dgodfrey8953
    @dgodfrey8953 9 місяців тому +2

    Love, love, love, great choice!

  • @AliasMark69
    @AliasMark69 10 місяців тому +4

    "So Very Hard To GO"
    Ain't nothin' I can say, nothin' I can do,
    I feel so bad, yeah, I feel so blue.
    I got to make it right for everyone concerned
    even if it's me, if it means it's me what's gettin' burned.
    'Cause I could never make you unhappy, no, I couldn't do that girl,
    only wish I didn't have to love you do, makes it so, so very hard to go.
    (backgrounds-So very hard to go)
    'Cause I love you so, (backgrounds answer-So very hard to go),
    ah, I love you do.
    I'd have to pay for my mistakes,
    I can't blame you for what you're doin' to me girl,
    even tho' my heart aches.
    Your dreams have all come true just the way you planned them,
    so I'll just step aside, I'm gon step aside and lend a helping hand then.
    'Cause I could never make you unhappy, no I couldn't do that girl,
    only wish I didn't love you so, makes it so, so very hard to go.
    (Backgrounds-So very hard to go)
    'Cause I love you so (backgrounds answer-so very hard to go)
    Oh, I love you so (backgrounds answer again-so very hard to go)
    And it ain't easy to walk away when a man love some body (so very hard to go) hey, hey, hey, hey.

  • @dbrinkm1
    @dbrinkm1 Місяць тому +1

    I was a senior at Illinois State University in 1969 and Tower of Power played at the University Union. Great Concert indeed !

    • @RBS314
      @RBS314 Місяць тому

      I envy you.

  • @AliasMark69
    @AliasMark69 10 місяців тому +4

    Elvin Bishop - Fooled around and fell in love (1975)

    • @AliasMark69
      @AliasMark69 10 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/video/0MtX1-i6Zu8/v-deo.html

  • @AliasMark69
    @AliasMark69 10 місяців тому +2

    Today you started your second year with two genuine Classics. One from the Best of Rock, and one from the Best Of Soul. I smile again.

  • @tommythompson9565
    @tommythompson9565 10 місяців тому +2

    Haven't heard this song in a long time. Was big back in the day. Forgot how good it is. Something special about it. And as others have commented, I too remembered the lyrics.

    • @pauloc4740
      @pauloc4740 9 місяців тому +2

      Has all the elements. Music, horns, voice, arrangement
      Just sooooo good

  • @lindasalaki9404
    @lindasalaki9404 10 місяців тому +2

    So much soul and funk ☮️☮️🎵🎶🎵💜

  • @joelliebler5690
    @joelliebler5690 10 місяців тому +2

    Superb, soulful song and band with that jazzy flavor!

  • @tomlehr861
    @tomlehr861 9 місяців тому +2

    The best soul band ever ever

    • @pauloc4740
      @pauloc4740 9 місяців тому

      Have to agree. A bit underrated too

  • @lindakoschwitz7098
    @lindakoschwitz7098 4 місяці тому

    I have seen TOP a few times over the years and they NEVER disappoint..OUTstanding!!

  • @trapperkcmo3460
    @trapperkcmo3460 10 місяців тому

    always amazing. thank you.

  • @curtisscarmon3267
    @curtisscarmon3267 9 місяців тому +2

    How about What Is Hip from the same album with Lenny as the lead singer 😊

  • @AliasMark69
    @AliasMark69 10 місяців тому +1

    Ten Years After - I'd Love to Change the World (Stereo Quad Mix)

    • @AliasMark69
      @AliasMark69 10 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/video/nVmyRmvQo9s/v-deo.html

  • @garym54
    @garym54 10 місяців тому +3

    Vehicle by The Ides of March

  • @marymargaretmoore9034
    @marymargaretmoore9034 10 місяців тому

    From my old stomping grounds. Also check out "Sparkling in the Sand" and "You're Still a Young Man."

  • @michaelwilliams-vu2nf
    @michaelwilliams-vu2nf 10 місяців тому +2

    Great Song, checkout a group call NEW BIRTH and their song call UNTIL IT'S TIME TO GO with a great female lead singer

  • @valdannfamr.2430
    @valdannfamr.2430 3 місяці тому

    LOVE TOP❣
    Sweet soul sounds of my childhood. JM you should react to TOP's other top hits: "You're Still a Young Man", "Sparkling in the Sand">(will take you on a trip),
    "What is Hip"
    🎤🎺🎷🎸✌🤩

  • @ricksoto1025
    @ricksoto1025 4 місяці тому

    Lenny Williams singing.....With Bruce Conte on guitar.

  • @yvonnestevens6179
    @yvonnestevens6179 10 місяців тому +1

    Slamming

  • @curtisscarmon3267
    @curtisscarmon3267 9 місяців тому +1

    Weeping Lenny. The 2nd vocalist of TOP and the best. 😊 He came in on the 3rd album after Rick Stevens was jailed for killing a drug dealer.😮

  • @craiglarge5925
    @craiglarge5925 5 місяців тому

    Best heard on a good vintage stereo system such as a pair of Cerwin Vega DX-7 speakers and a realistic STA 2100 receiver.

  • @jonathansmith3742
    @jonathansmith3742 10 місяців тому +1

    Going to see them 29 Oct 23 in Hartford. I'm sure it will be very hip.

    • @michaelasay8587
      @michaelasay8587 10 місяців тому

      Are you kidding? How old are they? 80??!!!!

  • @crsounddoctor4937
    @crsounddoctor4937 10 місяців тому

    With absolutely no disrespect to all of the great "Horn Bands" of the 70's, like Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang, Brass Construction, Sun, The Ohio Players, The Brecker Brothers, etc. IMHO, Tower of Power (TOP) has the best "Horn Section" in the music business!!!

  • @livingandriding
    @livingandriding 8 місяців тому

    Saw them in concert in Sonoma County one year...I just love this band..This was always my favorite song of theirs...

  • @charlesklink7179
    @charlesklink7179 Місяць тому

    Baritone sax is off the hook.

  • @lindakoschwitz7098
    @lindakoschwitz7098 4 місяці тому

    I love your reactions so much I would love to see you react to Squib Cakes and Look In My Eyes!!!

  • @jeronimolima42
    @jeronimolima42 10 місяців тому

    I feel like I'm on the road to San Francisco!

  • @AliasMark69
    @AliasMark69 10 місяців тому +1

    Hey JM, you want some serious Soul music with a extra touch.... Major Harris - Love Wont Let Me Wait

    • @AliasMark69
      @AliasMark69 10 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/video/-xItIxyykXk/v-deo.html

  • @sourisvoleur4854
    @sourisvoleur4854 10 місяців тому

    I sang this when my first wife dumped me, with a few changes, especially I sang "I could never make you happy." Because nothing I did was good enough.

  • @lydmarl.475
    @lydmarl.475 10 місяців тому

    Please they this gem of them; “Boys of the Bay, you must watch the video very intense instruments!!

  • @barbrakilgore7095
    @barbrakilgore7095 7 місяців тому

    Tower Of Power with the music they had back in the day you would create a whole new generation after fooling with that band music

  • @AliasMark69
    @AliasMark69 10 місяців тому

    The Perfect Classic Rock Song with Mick Taylor on guitar and Nicky Hopkins on piano and Mick Jagger voice singing his lyrics in this Masterpiece..... Rolling Stones - Time Waits For No One (Remastered)

    • @AliasMark69
      @AliasMark69 10 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/video/YsH2In5r2sM/v-deo.html

  • @mgalego4729
    @mgalego4729 6 місяців тому

    Take a chance to watch Leonid & Friends' cover. It's incredible how did they got 99.99999% close to the original.

  • @pcraig1383
    @pcraig1383 10 місяців тому

    Check out East Bay Grease, there first album.

  • @AliasMark69
    @AliasMark69 10 місяців тому

    I hope you have back up for your videos in case YT goes down. I copy each one into a file and memory sticks so I will have them and share them for the foreseeable future with family and friends. I'll be happy to send you a copy any time. Thanks for the great content.

  • @caesiyt
    @caesiyt 10 місяців тому

    Hey JM, you should try "Silky Soul" by the legendary group Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, the song is a tribute to the late great Marvin Gaye who put Frankie and his group on the game, he helped them to land a deal with Capitol Records. Silky Soul is the title track of the album released in 1989, wich includes the hit '"Can't Get Over You", both songs worth a listen. Cheers from Brazil!

  • @mariaarredondo5225
    @mariaarredondo5225 7 місяців тому +1

    i want your reaction to the main ingredient i just dont want to be lonlely song by cuba gooding jr, father cuba gooding sr,

  • @bobfunkytrainman5422
    @bobfunkytrainman5422 8 місяців тому

    WHAT IS HIP SOUL VACCANTION

  • @ronfinn9169
    @ronfinn9169 Місяць тому

    check out the best cover band ever. Leonid and Friends. Their version of this song is as good as TOP