Tower of Power - Full Concert - 08/15/92 - Newport Jazz Festival (OFFICIAL)

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  • Tower of Power - Full Concert
    Recorded Live: 8/15/1992 - Newport Jazz Festival (Newport, RI)
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    Setlist:
    0:00:00 - Attitude Dance
    0:06:03 - Soul Vaccination
    0:11:25 - A Little Knowledge (Is A Dangerous Thing)
    0:16:06 - You Got To Funkifize
    0:20:57 - How Could This Happen To Me
    0:24:54 - Who Do You Think You Are
    0:29:15 - Keep Your Monster On A Leash
    0:34:25 - Mr Toad's Wild Ride
    0:42:57 - This Time It's Real
    0:47:16 - What Is Hip?
    0:54:03 - You Better Believe It

КОМЕНТАРІ • 166

  • @kathrynwhite5003
    @kathrynwhite5003 7 місяців тому +4

    My mom played TOP religiously when I was growing up, and I have the best memories dancing & singing in the front row as a little kid! Tom Bowes was my first crush. Still love these guys, they’re legendary ❤

  • @MultiSassman
    @MultiSassman 4 місяці тому +4

    OMG!!!!!A Great band no matter where they are!!!!!!

  • @robertoetojo5861
    @robertoetojo5861 3 роки тому +11

    T .BOWES NAILED ALL THE SONGS SLOW FAST SANG WITH HIS HEART AND SOUL❤❤❤💋💋

  • @ilenegutierrez3959
    @ilenegutierrez3959 3 роки тому +11

    RIP Rocco

  • @manny3854
    @manny3854 4 місяці тому +2

    The band was at their absolute best here. Horns in particular.

  • @chiefkibitzer9419
    @chiefkibitzer9419 5 років тому +12

    I was 16 years old and went to see this w/ my band buddies from high school. We sat through all that rain and were even tempted to leave before TOP took the stage. Boy am I glad we didn't! Seeing this concert is probably one of the reasons I continued playing trumpet into adulthood.

    • @gordoh7634
      @gordoh7634 5 років тому +1

      Blow Chief! Keep on playing. Music is therapy.

  • @martycee
    @martycee 4 роки тому +36

    Thank you so much for posting this absolute classic performance. Tom Bowes is utterly transcendent. What a voice. What a band. We will never see their like again. How blessed we are to have had them. A stage crammed full of outstanding talent and virtuosity.

  • @haslinmajid1957
    @haslinmajid1957 2 місяці тому +1

    One of my favourite Vocalist...!!!
    TOP is the Best...!!!

  • @austinteutsch
    @austinteutsch 3 місяці тому +1

    I've seen this great band 5 times in 50 years. First time when they opened up for Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1972 in San Antonio, Texas. The NEVER dissapoint when they take the stage. RIP Steven K.

  • @paulbish8280
    @paulbish8280 3 роки тому +12

    greatest soul band in the word you guys have the greatest musicians that ever lived thank you Emilio Castillo for sharing you music with me and the word and tom bowes vocals are spot on thanks for you're funky and soulful voice God bless TOWER OF POWER

    • @user-dm9gt2wj8m
      @user-dm9gt2wj8m 19 днів тому

      Как они могут столько играть на память, я имею ввиду духовиков!

  • @barbarafisk3278
    @barbarafisk3278 2 роки тому +4

    Larry Braggs and Tom Bowes are my two favorite singers with TOP, I was very fortunate to be able to see them about 3 times a year in the city i live in. Mostly summer concerts back from 70s thru early 90s. I saw them with Bowes a lot. One of the best bands ever.

  • @JoseSanchez-yl4ir
    @JoseSanchez-yl4ir 3 роки тому +29

    Tom Bowles sure brought so much energy to the this talented group. I heard them live many times, and Tom Bowles made them special. The horns are awesome!

    • @andrewfuller5836
      @andrewfuller5836 2 роки тому +2

      Can you imagine having Tom Bowes with the Band right after Hubert Tubbs Left the Band.
      Led Thornberg did a great job after Mic Gillette Left the Band, but Lee didn't Play Trombone. And nobody Played Mic's Chair like him ever again. Mic was a Phenomenal Brass Player and we all miss him greatly. Mic was my Mentor and now I am 60 yrs old, what happened?? In 2003 when Mic went on Tour with The Doobie Brothers, I subbed for him with The Sons of Champlin for 3 yrs and I want everyone to know that Mic Gillette did so much for our youth by all of the Clinics that he did and helped to Raise Money for the Band Programs. We need more Mic Gillettes, he was my Brother in law, but really just My Brother..

    • @PutteKillen
      @PutteKillen Рік тому +1

      Tom rocked, could not agree with u more!

    • @frankzuniga8133
      @frankzuniga8133 11 місяців тому

      ​@@andrewfuller5836eeeeeeee😅

    • @jeffzapata
      @jeffzapata 2 місяці тому

      I’ve followed them for a half century,and I agree,Lenny and Tom will always be the voices of TOP!
      Jefz,
      New Orleans

  • @rontrevino3261
    @rontrevino3261 4 роки тому +9

    yes had to watch tommy live after listening to cd last nite.he is top 3 lead singer for top all time. saw him several times and loved his stage presence as well as great voice

    • @danesquivel7747
      @danesquivel7747 2 роки тому

      Emilio, w/ Doc have a sense of great appreciation for their audience as well as the nucleus of the band members . Thanks TOP.

  • @robertoetojo5861
    @robertoetojo5861 3 роки тому +2

    P.A SYSTEM AMAZING THOSE DAYS .. SO CLEAR AND CRISP CAN HEAR EVERYTHING..

  • @jerryferko8309
    @jerryferko8309 4 роки тому +8

    lot of pieces and parts with the T O P , but always , THEY IMPRESS , to hear this sound LIVE , is so very cool , WOW ! JUST AMAZING ! the whole package !

  • @robertoetojo5861
    @robertoetojo5861 4 роки тому +8

    Amazing voice so good on high notes strong. they more Funky then .. with Emilio and Greg on vocals too.. great sounds good drummer

  • @robertoetojo5861
    @robertoetojo5861 4 роки тому +11

    T.Bowes amazing vocal range and HARD WORK SINGER HAD TO STRETCHED THE VOCAL CHORDA FOR 1 FULL HOUR.. GREAT WORK.. ..AMAZING..

  • @larsmichael3383
    @larsmichael3383 6 років тому +9

    OMG what a wonderful performance and line up! The drummer totally nails it! well they all do!

  • @enzodebredo
    @enzodebredo 6 років тому +16

    Tom Bowes is a GREAT GREAT GREAT singer ...raw and super clean voice..

  • @QuantumOfSolace1
    @QuantumOfSolace1 6 років тому +27

    Tom Bowles - yep he brought the TOP back to life. Lee Thornberg on trumpet made it more exciting!! If you got a certain style even it’s kinda wild!!!! What it going be like!!!

  • @markschluter8015
    @markschluter8015 Рік тому +1

    How marvelous that we can view this...thanks! Smokin' hot, perfectly executed in difficult conditions, refined and flawless.

  • @KerryLorah
    @KerryLorah 2 місяці тому +1

    Tommy Bowes, my favorite ToP singer.

  • @arkantika3927
    @arkantika3927 4 роки тому +6

    Love toms voice smooth as silk

  • @comteHarbourg
    @comteHarbourg 5 місяців тому +1

    A real sunshine here ! love ya ToP !

  • @BobSpivack
    @BobSpivack 4 місяці тому +1

    Glorious!

  • @robertoetojo5861
    @robertoetojo5861 4 роки тому +5

    Nice Harmonies from the HORN MEN AMAZING

  • @Wunktheskunk
    @Wunktheskunk 3 роки тому +4

    Brandon Fields rocking the tenor. Nice!!

  • @bassbug62PB
    @bassbug62PB 4 роки тому +4

    ROCCO! Mr. drum fingers!!!! All great! Wow...

  • @igorsergiyenko30
    @igorsergiyenko30 3 роки тому +1

    I saw the same program in 1992 in"Bottom line" New York. Amazing and unforgettable. One time event ! Never before or after. Gold time of TOP with Tom Bowes !

  • @robertoetojo5861
    @robertoetojo5861 3 роки тому +2

    TOM BOWES VERY POWERFUL SINGER FULL OF ENERGY AND HARDWORKING BAND..

  • @hoffnstuff8996
    @hoffnstuff8996 3 роки тому +3

    I have been a huge TOP fan since learning of them in the 80s, but never caught Tom Bowes on LP, CD or live. Really just missed this period of TOP. But thanks to UA-cam and seeing this, I am now a huge fan. Damn, his work from 52:11 on thru the end of What is Hip is time vault testimony to inarguably epic monster chops. He is just automatically one cool as hell cat after this bit here. I was so blown away I keep coming back, and its still that amazing. You can tell he delivered all he had and it was so on point.

  • @gordoh7634
    @gordoh7634 5 років тому +7

    Thank you so much for posting this! The sound is so good camera work is good and big shout out to the fans in the rain. Such a really really cool video of a very very tight version of this band.

  • @rickgarza5985
    @rickgarza5985 2 роки тому +2

    Tom Bowls 👍 awesome and Emilio 👍 get down brother awesome 👍👏👏👏

  • @emilmorin7038
    @emilmorin7038 7 років тому +13

    the best soul band ever no other band can out play TOP

    • @igorsergiyenko30
      @igorsergiyenko30 3 роки тому +2

      " Funk Feellharmonic" with Tom Bowes does it.

  • @Demonio_911
    @Demonio_911 3 місяці тому

    Been listening to them for over 50 years and they're STILL my favorite Group! ...

  • @DaveLewis60
    @DaveLewis60 4 роки тому +4

    The lead tenor player looks like a young Don Menza and plays pretty dang well too!!

  • @robertoetojo5861
    @robertoetojo5861 4 роки тому +5

    Tom Bowes hot singer Amazing can sing SLOW AND FAST.. SOUL

  • @igorsergiyenko30
    @igorsergiyenko30 3 роки тому +7

    Time of " Tower of Power" with Tom Bowes is the best time of the band. Great feeling and funk ! Timing is amazing ! All musician is so professional and particular in time !

    • @frankrusk6172
      @frankrusk6172 3 роки тому

      That and with Lenny!

    • @bluesrevenge
      @bluesrevenge 3 роки тому +4

      @@frankrusk6172 DISAGREE! Larry Braggs my all time favorite on lead vocals and Lenny Williams 2nd

    • @stephendansy4203
      @stephendansy4203 2 роки тому +1

      @Kim Diez no way, youre too young. I've been a fan for 45 years. The all time top 3
      1. Lenny Williams
      2. Larry Braggs
      3 Tom Bowes

    • @pkeelan56
      @pkeelan56 5 місяців тому +1

      Sorry. Tom Bowes was the best singer TOP ever had. Unbelievable!!

  • @sibkiss2009
    @sibkiss2009 4 роки тому +4

    I needed this for my attitude today

  • @solodad001
    @solodad001 7 років тому +3

    I saw this line-up at Arizona Charlie's in Vegas and the rhythm section kicked ass.

    • @chrisinfiesto835
      @chrisinfiesto835 7 років тому +1

      sorenrules was at that Az Charlie's concert.... Tom Bowes was the best "showman" up front by far!

  • @debralynnpaxton5238
    @debralynnpaxton5238 Рік тому +1

    Spectacular! ❤️🧡💛

  • @michaeldipaola1125
    @michaeldipaola1125 9 років тому +2

    Saw this show at The China Club in Chicago and it was funkified! The Best!!

  • @gimmeagig
    @gimmeagig 5 років тому +7

    Finding a replacement for Dave Garibaldi can't be easy. This guy they have filling in is perfect

    • @miltonshandy
      @miltonshandy 2 роки тому

      Looks like Gregg Bisonnette to me.

    • @fernandomartincom
      @fernandomartincom 2 роки тому +1

      @@miltonshandy Russ McKinnon's solid intricate and syncopated grooves drove what many people call the "funkiest band in the world" ... Tower Of Power. He played with TOP a few years. During his time with them, he played on the album Monster on a Leash 😊🥁🎶

    • @williamfeilhauer2667
      @williamfeilhauer2667 Рік тому

      Russ was with t o p 5 years I knew russ and for this lineup he fits in better than David.

  • @igorsergiyenko30
    @igorsergiyenko30 3 роки тому +7

    Tom Bowes the best vocalist of all time of "Tower of power" history. Incredible timing and vocal diapason and feeling. He is like locomotive what leading all caravan. Unbelievable power ! Master of vocal and timing. Top Bowes is the best !

  • @robertoetojo5861
    @robertoetojo5861 3 роки тому +6

    The VOCAL HARMONIES FROM THE BOYS ALSO GORGEOUS SO COOL..

  • @johnnytaco9827
    @johnnytaco9827 8 років тому +28

    Tom Bowes is amazing STILL! He brought the band back!

  • @adrianhernandez4527
    @adrianhernandez4527 5 місяців тому +1

    A mi gusto el mejor vocalista de tower..

  • @dfromcool
    @dfromcool 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for posting this video! I’ve never seen Tom Bowes live! Cheers from California 🍻

  • @JP4drumsFarrell
    @JP4drumsFarrell 8 місяців тому

    This was my favorite lineup. Lots of energy, in the pocket with a rocket. The new lineup in 2023 is tired with a vocalist, well put it this way my shoes had more soul.

  • @PutteKillen
    @PutteKillen Рік тому

    Gregs solo, Nick Milo, Carmen, Rocco, ohhh man! Saw them 4 times that summer…. Emilio signed my TOP t shirt.. Still have it…

  • @robertdowler8105
    @robertdowler8105 5 років тому +8

    Only The Bowes Knows. (Da Monster Era)

  • @godo5357
    @godo5357 9 років тому +7

    The best line up ever...! saw this show Paris Petit Journal... Amazing...!

    • @billytheweasel
      @billytheweasel 9 років тому +1

      Claude Gaudefroy If you get a chance, see them now. Ray Greene is great on vox. Miss Dave though... again. Hip replacement... oddly.

    • @wayneblanchard97
      @wayneblanchard97 8 років тому +1

      +billytheweasel - David is due back in the band November 1st. He sat in on Herman's kit for a number this week.

    • @billytheweasel
      @billytheweasel 8 років тому +1

      I bet there will be a buttload of drummers at the upcoming shows. LOL

  • @RafaelSaccomani
    @RafaelSaccomani 7 років тому +2

    this is amazing....

  • @kwgib
    @kwgib 3 роки тому

    Mimi Steps Out...in Style, with Attitude !! Hungry for all of TOP.

  • @servicarrider
    @servicarrider 8 років тому +1

    Incredible.

  • @garrison7888
    @garrison7888 Рік тому +3

    We first saw TOP in Cleveland Ohio at the Agora when they just released East Bay Grease. No one knew who they were, maybe 20 people in the audience. The next time they came back to Cleveland you couldn't get into the club. One of the greatest groups of all time and should be in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. They are real musicians and have "Soul with a capital S."

  • @chrisinfiesto835
    @chrisinfiesto835 7 років тому +11

    Tom Bowes; in my opinion the best "showman" fronting TOP....

  • @bumblerock4048
    @bumblerock4048 6 років тому +9

    How about those horn staccato 16th note triplets at the end of Funkifize?!

  • @michellelebeau6200
    @michellelebeau6200 5 років тому +1

    Omg I was there in pouring rain...soaked to the skin

    • @alcambrola2834
      @alcambrola2834 5 років тому +1

      We were wearing trash bags for raincoats!

  • @pcperez72
    @pcperez72 6 років тому +6

    Tom Bowes is the greatest singer, front man of all time in history of music.

  • @PutteKillen
    @PutteKillen Рік тому +1

    Lee Thornburg = Legend•••• Monster mN Rocks…,

  • @pattylevesque2601
    @pattylevesque2601 3 роки тому

    omg...I remember that summer...it rained all summer but that day was fuck'in great the rain didn't stop us we're from Narragansett right across the east bay I swear you could hear the music from the beach if you listened real close ; )

  • @Bomono65
    @Bomono65 Місяць тому

    Me: Too bad about the rain.
    Audience: What rain...???

  • @ipameladailey2187
    @ipameladailey2187 6 років тому +11

    I saw them several times with Tom as lead singer. He was the best they ever had. Brought so much energy.

    • @smitskee
      @smitskee 3 роки тому +2

      That energy Tom brought, got them back in the black, when after not having a record deal for over a decade, Columbia Records re-signs them to their Epic label. They release “Monster On A Leash.”

  • @salthedrummer1
    @salthedrummer1 Рік тому

    Tight! Brendon Fields !!!

  • @gilcimarmoreira3337
    @gilcimarmoreira3337 10 місяців тому

    fantasticos baixista toca muiiitoo

  • @djmotise
    @djmotise 2 роки тому

    There was an ad just one minute into the video. Insane.

  • @soejima1000
    @soejima1000 9 місяців тому

    歴代ボーカルみんな上手いですね

  • @ScrantonTed
    @ScrantonTed 10 місяців тому

    Have to wonder if TOP is a group who can make it rain? Old Fan over the years. Saw them in Syracuse NY at Jazz Festival. It poured. Did not slow up the audience! Rain Dancers splashing and swinging to the groove.

  • @willf.5608
    @willf.5608 Рік тому

    This is a good crew for TOP...I miss the original lineup, but these guys brought a fresh energy to the songs.
    People on this thread are praising the singer Tom Bowes which he deserves.
    But Lenny Williams was great in his day and his unique stylings can't be duplicated but only imitated in my opinion.
    I would love to have heard Bowes sing " You're Still a Young Man " in this set.

  • @kymlawrencemonroe5244
    @kymlawrencemonroe5244 Рік тому

    Bad Ass cats!!!!!

  • @OgnyanNachev
    @OgnyanNachev 6 років тому +2

    Emilio Castillo is super singer!

  • @johnbrady3279
    @johnbrady3279 5 років тому

    Saw top several times In the 70s

  • @davidkershner7513
    @davidkershner7513 4 роки тому +2

    Hi all, I have a question - is this video edited and shortened from the original show? I was there for this, and I have a VHS of this that I ordered a long time ago. It's the same as this video. My question is this - I swear that I remember them doing "Credit" at that show, but I have not seen it on UA-cam. It's not on my VHS and it's not here. Am I imagining things, or was Credit edited out of the final video production for some reason? Was anyone else there and remember that? Am I losing my sanity? LOL Thanks!

  • @vigulfmusicproduct
    @vigulfmusicproduct 2 місяці тому

    I remember they was in Larvik/Norway that year(1992), arranged by Cafe Hansen, with the same members:) It was a rainy day...or was it 93?...

  • @anthonymark1635
    @anthonymark1635 2 роки тому

    Listen to that Snare Drum Russ is playing , it's a Joe Montineri Custom!

  • @cpg8000
    @cpg8000 Рік тому

    Brandon Fields is an absolute animal

  • @AtomicHarpua
    @AtomicHarpua 7 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing. I was at this fest ... incredible. Do you have any other sets from this weekend? Wish they'd release the Tribute to Miles set they did in a torrential downpour.

  • @alvarolopez50
    @alvarolopez50 4 роки тому

    Woooow jamás imagine que este rolón con el que arranca el evento, sería llevado como cover latino por propio #LuisMiguel wooow... saludos desde #MDI #MundosDigitalesICONO somos #ShowCASES todo un contexto dentro de la #IndustriaMusical de #SigloXXI

  • @ricardomartinez7548
    @ricardomartinez7548 2 роки тому

    rosco un master

  • @mikerudder8285
    @mikerudder8285 7 років тому +4

    Tower of power what is hip

  • @user-pg8nm9lw2m
    @user-pg8nm9lw2m 7 місяців тому +1

    Where is Tom Booles now?

  • @bobbarker14
    @bobbarker14 Місяць тому

    From that thumbnail I thought Ice-T was fronting TOP back in the day.

  • @jerryferko8309
    @jerryferko8309 6 років тому +3

    lenny white , " nuff said " , the horns and harmonies still sound very good , lenny white blows them all away

    • @beaconmike
      @beaconmike 6 років тому +2

      Who is Lenny White?

    • @stymie86
      @stymie86 5 років тому +2

      I don't remember Lenny White ever playing with them (certainly thats not him in Newport) I think Lenny was a little too jazz funk fusion for"The Tower"

    • @alcambrola2834
      @alcambrola2834 5 років тому +2

      I think you mean Lenny Williams.....................Lenny White is a drummer who used play with Chic Corea

    • @pkeelan56
      @pkeelan56 5 місяців тому

      Nope

  • @sagadsagad5452
    @sagadsagad5452 9 років тому +1

    حلو

  • @MichaelB-gv4ey
    @MichaelB-gv4ey Рік тому

    Im spoiled by the vocals of Larry Braggs they sound good but somethin just aint right somethin missing u been listening to T O P since the early 70s....

  • @user-vd9yu9tm3x
    @user-vd9yu9tm3x Рік тому

    My favorite vocalist of TOP
    are 1st Lenny Willams and Tom Bowes😊

    • @anthonyparkinson5820
      @anthonyparkinson5820 4 місяці тому

      Larry Braggs is easily #1 in that list. Braggs had the best pure voice with range and power unmatched.

  • @renatorangel8910
    @renatorangel8910 2 роки тому

    legal man

  • @user-pg8nm9lw2m
    @user-pg8nm9lw2m 7 місяців тому +1

    Where is Tom Bowws now

  • @kathysierra628
    @kathysierra628 7 років тому +7

    Tom Bowes my fav singer for tower of power

  • @robertoetojo5861
    @robertoetojo5861 3 роки тому

    Emillio voice too i like growling and funky

  • @rufuscoss
    @rufuscoss 8 років тому +6

    I love Nancy Karrigans new gig after ice skating. Her organ skills are killing

  • @TheFunkyFantasyMan
    @TheFunkyFantasyMan 3 роки тому +4

    I still think David G is the best drummer in funk!

    • @chavaportillo7277
      @chavaportillo7277 Рік тому

      YOU CAN Add Plenty Of Funken Garabaldi But you Can’t Take The Owner’s Seat Beings David Garibaldis Throne Away He Owened The Title Ever Since the First Funky Beat
      Came Out Soul First And The Rest Speaks From His Heart Nothings but S.O.U.L❤
      POWER!!!!!!T.O.P OAKLAND IN DA HOUSE!!!

  • @timmyeee405
    @timmyeee405 3 роки тому

    Who is in the horn-section?

  • @bpabustan
    @bpabustan 3 роки тому

    Who is the other tenor sax player besides Mimi?

  • @jerryferko8309
    @jerryferko8309 Рік тому

    thanks al.......... 4 - 5 years later .........sorry fellas ....meant lenny williams .......... all their leads were very good......... lenny williams was my favorite ........
    vocal harmonies always terrific ...... january 23 2023

  • @user-ml7jh4eq9e
    @user-ml7jh4eq9e 3 роки тому

    Просто кайф работают легко большие мастера спасибо

    • @gregoryshlemas801
      @gregoryshlemas801 3 роки тому

      Лучше ансамбля ‘ Мелодия’ Гараньяна ?

  • @user-pg8nm9lw2m
    @user-pg8nm9lw2m 7 місяців тому

    Who is singing lead here

  • @MrArtist369
    @MrArtist369 7 років тому

    guys so any times i can't count in the city 70's,,,,,couple years ago
    my daughter took me to enjoy again in person here on maui,,,very cool,,,
    we left when they were pau.... w`hy spoil the mood by staying for "war'
    Ha,,,,Ha,,, Russ is kickin it,,,,,just check in w/rocco,,,, He's diggin it,,,,,anyone with an opinion,,,, why don't you ASK him,,,,or are u a larger athority,,,,,,,,,Digg Tom,,,,,He's Fuckin Great....one o the best..........and I am A "small' "authority"

  • @rufuscoss
    @rufuscoss 8 років тому

    What the heck happened to Carmen's solo on A little knowledge?

    • @KennySmith54
      @KennySmith54 8 років тому

      CHECK IT OUT @ 13:52 LOOKS LIKE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY