#1514 – CLEVER GIRL – Tower of Power - 1/18/2020

I can’t help but think of my 3 running mates (Steve O’Neal, Doug Joyce & Chuck Holmes) in the early 70’s whenever I hear certain music: Led Zeppelin IV, FZ & The Mothers’ Overnight Sensation, Alice Cooper’s SCHOOL’S OUT and any track from the eponymous release from Tower of Power.

This album is perfection to my ear. It showcases TOP at their studio best, although the best way to experience Tower of Power is to see them LIVE. I love Lenny Williams’ lead vocal. I love Chester Thompson’s keyboard glissando on this track. I love all the percussion (congas & kit). I love the horn charts; their playing was the best in the business. This is 70’s R & B at its best.

So Doug, Chuck & Steve, wherever you are I hope fate is smiling on you! Long live Main St. East Hartford, Ct., endless basketball games in Doug’s driveway, and South Windsor Ten Pin Bowl. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u2xelcOg4E

1973

MAYBE IT’LL RUB OFF – Tower of Power

#2247 – MAYBE IT’LL RUB OFF – 11/24/2019

Britannica.com defines funk: “FUNK: Musically, funk refers to a style of aggressive urban dance music driven by hard syncopated bass lines and drumbeats and accented by any number of instruments involved in rhythmic counterplay, all working toward a “groove.””

Save your breath. Encyclopedia Aubinica defines funk as: TOWER OF POWER.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUhTFTVil0g

1975