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

@jbizzle1966

3 ай бұрын

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!!

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

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

one of the best bands of all times good music excellent

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

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

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

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.

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.

One of my favorite songs EVER!

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

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

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

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

I used to drive this black guy friend of mine home from work all the time in the 70's. The first thing I'd do is put on this song for him for the drive. I'll bet we played it over and over again until I pulled into his driveway! Even then, he didn't want to get out of the car...

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

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

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

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!

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.

All bout the Brass…Lov'n it!

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 !!!!

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

Smooth, smooth, smooth, smoooooooooooooooooooooth!!

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

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!

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

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.

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.

THE BEST!

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

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!

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

I WISH I WAS THERE THAT NIGHT.

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!

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

Thanks for the memory setback.got to love it

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

TOTALLY AWESOME!!!

Still Banging in 2024 :)

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

Excellent and extremely fine

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

We played this at my grandpas funeral 3

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

Still a beautiful song ❤❤❤❤

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

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

Wow !! The original power is here !!

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

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

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.

AMAZING FEELING...HEART AND SOUL.

FIRST New Years Eve with my BRIDE, 3 days married, TOP was there!!!! GREAT way to start 2013!!!!

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

without words...excellent

thats right good songs never die

One of the best songs ever kick ass !!

@ethelstevenslove2957

9 жыл бұрын

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

Bringing back some good memories or time gone by.

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

power of the horns hit ya right in chest

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

In memory of Maurice...a friend of mine. We both grooved to this song.

Best band ever!!!! ❤️

Funk at its finest! No one does it better.

gonna see them for the first time in about 2 weeks. beyond excited, been a fan forrrrrr 9 years or so

someone requested this song on the radio yesterday and I heard it for the first time in nowheresville, South Dakota. great song. I really enjoyed it.

I will always love Tower of Power....So soulful and so funky.....this music is timeless!!

wow, awesome!!!

Love it so amazing you can feel it in your soul

great music...

Real music here definitely makes you wanna hold someone

Awesome music genre. Never had it sooo good.

My dad is phil w that was his dedication

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

Solid!!!

Those HORNS are off the hook ... good old music. ;-)

very wonderful!!!

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.

This is so nice to listen to i fall in love with the song when i listen to it :-)

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!

Voz belíssima

What you don't know what you're talking about! Amazing. Yes the original is awesome but Larry Brags kills it. My parents went to school with TOP

Wow!!!! F'n Wow!!!! Dayuummm!

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

TALK about GREAT SINGERS!!!!

Phenomenal

my favorite

Love TOP sound. I saw Mic Gilette once live and he was unbelievably talented even on his own with local talent. Would love to see the band.

@MikeCoggan

4 жыл бұрын

There is a band here in San Jose called Tortilla Soup - started by a Sam Jose police officer who plays trumpet and Mic was his teacher. Early on Mic was playing with them as was Skip Mesquite, and his son was one of the singers. There bass and keyboard players and another singer had [played with Malo. They played some bars and Downtown Sunnyvale music series. Not your typical cover band - and personally any band that play You're Still a Young Man and Suavecito is OK by me - add in original players - yes they were awesome. Was shocked one time I saw them at a restaurant/bar on the Milpitas/San Jose border and there was hardly anyone there.

@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.

wow just like the record

To have been at this concert . . . They'll just have to travel a little closer !!!

listen well kids. This is the real thing. When they're gone, baby, it is over!

Good Ass Music. Simple and pure....

YES ! YES !

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

the best

power is right!

Amen to that! Know one does those perpetual 16th notes and ghost notes like the Roc!

Not just great horn section, they ALL can sing!