Tower of Power
Tower of Power
Latest Release
- It's Christmas
- November 2024
- • 11 Songs
Top Songs
| 1 | So Very Hard to Go [Remastered] | ||
| 2 | You're Still a Young Man | ||
| 3 | What Is Hip? [Remastered] | ||
| 4 | Can't You See (You Doin' Me Wrong) | ||
| 5 | Don't Change Horses (In the Middle of a Stream) [Remastered] |
Albums
Sep 2024 • 11 songs
Feb 2021 • 22 songs
Mar 2020 • 14 songs
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Biography
A renowned horn-driven outfit, Tower of Power emerged in the late '60s playing a dynamic blend of R&B, soul, funk, and AM pop. Along with the similarly inclined Chicago and Blood, Sweat & Tears, Tower of Power helped push the sound of brass-infused music into the rock era. Led by Detroit-born tenor saxophonist Emilio Castillo, the Oakland, California-based group scored hits like "You're Still a Young Man" and "What Is Hip?" throughout the '70s. They also became one of the most sought-after backing ensembles in pop, playing on recordings by Elton John, Santana, Bonnie Raitt, Ae...