i'm 25 years old today, fell in deep love with a woman 5 years older, two years ago. almost had a child with this unique soul of a woman. broke my heart so hard. tears rolling down my face listening to this. hardest heart break i've EVER had in my life. hits so hard. so hard. but i'm still a young man
I'm 70, and still adore Tower of Power with all of their brass! Thank you for the years of joy that you have given to me. You're the best! I am grateful for this awesome video that I have to watch and listen to daily. Bless all of you for the gift of you to us. I love you!
My wife & I were with TOP for New Year’s Eve 2012-13, 2 days after we got married, this song, with Larry doing his MAGIC to it….. ALWAYS will be with me. I lost my wife to Covid Oct2021, so Larry’s version is DEEP inside us
This is THE signature song of Tower of Power from 1972, and one of the most beautiful, exquisite love ballads ever written! Heartfelt, soulful, and packed to the core with emotion. The opening horns soar gloriously, sweeping across the heavens, and then, they suddenly come crashing to a halt, as the vocals gently begin. He's in love with a woman, a few years older than he. She tells him repeatedly he's wasting his time, he's just too young for her. But he won't have it; he's a good man, he'll make her happy....no, he's not wasting his time. Someday she'll understand...just what it means when a man comes to her with his little heart in his hands! He'll never, never, never, never do her wrong....all he wants right now is just to get next to her, just to hold her, and please her. And then, as the song ends in a wound-up crescendo and stops on a dime, the final trumpet is joined by the rest of the brass section with a stunning grande finale. This composition is one of those rare ones that can truly be defined as TIMELESS....
Larry Braggs Takes This Song To A Whole Nother Performance Level, No One Does This Song Better Then Larry, The Anniversary TOP Horns Were Simply Amazing!!!
Believe it or not, we'd go see them at a small place in Hayward California 1968! Check out Cold Blood too! I was so lucky to have grown up in the bay area. Linda Tillary, Two Tons of Fun! Check them out!
My absolute favorite version of my favorite TOP song. That's like an entire Big Band worth of horns on the stage. The vocals, the soul, and the musicianship reinforce why TOP is my favorite band. But pay close attention at :29. At the end of the opening riff, there's something about Mic's fist pump that gives me wings. As gifted as he was, he played with so much love and soul.
Me at the age of 16 confessing my love to the beautiful 23 year old divorcee' next door. She said these words to me. I promised I would love her for all my life. Shes gone now..Her family chose me to place her ashes in the grave 2 years ago because no one loved her more. Im not a young man anymore Cheryl...and I still love you.
MAN OH MAN! This dude "kill't" it! I've heard this song eleventeen bajillion and one times, and this was the first time I got the chills listening to it.
I'm guessing it was Mic that did the very high trumpet work at the start and end of the song. Great power and tone. Thanks, Mic, for all the good music. You will be missed.
This tune is NO JOKE. Horns, "killin' it" rhythm section great BGVs and the lead vocal....you ladies be sure and listen real well, because this is the real deal. And you young folks (especially musicians) listen real good too. Ain't no button pushing and computer nonsense going on here, just real players, great vocals and great music you gotta be able to play to make it sound this great. WORD.
I can watch this vid a thousand times and never get tired of it. Larry Braggs absolutely KILLIN' IT on vocals with the greatest band behind him. WOW! What else could be said?!?!
Just pure chills from the horns intro!!!! Then tears from the beautiful memories of growing up in the Bay Area, and listening to TOP. They were such a huge part of my 70's Mendocino Music Camp experience as well. ❤
I love this beautiful song, timeless.. I have loved both Lenny & Steve as lead vocalists giving all the respect however the vocal abilities of Larry Bragg!!! stepped all the way up. The band is as a whole , in my opinion some of the greatest musicians. Way to go on the Anniversary, only better.
TOP: one of my all-time favorite groups. Chops out the wazoo for all. On top of that, the Horn Section is tighter than a frog's ass and that's water-tight...!!!!
My all-time favorite, and I've heard a LOT of music in my 64 years. I loved it the first time I heard it, I've loved it when I've seen Tower of Power in concert, and I love it right now as I listen to it right now. It always gives me chills!
Wow, I just saw your note listening to Tower of Power 9 years ago. Who ever you are, I hope that you're still alive and listening, like I have since the late 60s.
@@user-nv6ti1pz8w Yes, I’m still alive and still listening,though 74 now instead of 64. It’s fun to see a reply to a comment I wrote 10 years ago. Thanks!
Just so awesome!!! I have listened to this 100 times!! All the old band members together for the 40th anniversary!! All those horns sound unbelievable!! And Larry Braggs… what can I say?? Perfect!!❤❤❤❤
My girlfriend and I were there for the taping of this in Park City Utah. I also used to attends their shows when I was back home in the Bay Area when they started out. You could say that I'm a lifetime fan! Their original singer Rick Stevens is a good friend of mine. He recently sang with them again when he was released from prison after 36 years.
Rick said in an interview that it was a highlight for him singing with the band one last time. This came out when I was still a young man, trying to win the love of the beautiful young divorcee' next door. When I finally told her how much I loved her, she said these words to me and I heard this song that night. She was a southern girl and when Rick says "Just to get a mess of you and hold you" ...that really spoke to me.I played the song for her and...we spent a lot of time grooving to this and other songs. You could say Rick Stevens won her heart for me. I was sad when Rick Stevens passed. I kept on thinking what if? But I know he found truth while in prison and that helps. Thanks for the story sir.
I was there I saw TOP Knock this out of the park I think they had 14 horn players on the stage anyone that had ever played with them was a great show 10-18-2008 @ the Fillmore San Francisco Ca
RIP Rick Stevens -1st lead Singer, Rocco- bass player, Mic Gillette- trumpet/trombone player, Skip Mesquite -sax player from 1st album, and Bruce Conte- guitar player 😢
Watching this video now really gives me new appreciation for what Mic Gillette was. As gifted as he was, you can tell he absolutely loved what he did. That fist pump after the opening fanfare - so good! Rest funky, Mic. Thanks for the music, man.
This song gives me the chills! As a woman who has always been around boys and how they felt. It’s a lot of pressure on a man. I appreciate everything my man does for me ❤
Great song! I remember in 1969 (album - Bump City) when the only trumpet players were Mic Gillette and Greg Adams. Between the two of them, they both hit the high notes and did not crack a note. Back then, Rick Stevens was the man. However, the best lead singer from Tower of Power was the one and only Lenny Williams when he joined them on their third album simply titled "Tower of Power"
My My, Good memories & good life when this music was around. The good old days it was, things r so different now not the same. Tower of Power one of the greatest groups!! 👍
❤❤❤❤❤❤ 2024. Who still Listen,s to This Old School like me
Loved this song in ‘72 when Rick Stevens sang it(RIP) still love it 2024
@@rettavncentAmen!
i'm 25 years old today, fell in deep love with a woman 5 years older, two years ago. almost had a child with this unique soul of a woman. broke my heart so hard. tears rolling down my face listening to this. hardest heart break i've EVER had in my life. hits so hard. so hard. but i'm still a young man
I'm 70, and still adore Tower of Power with all of their brass! Thank you for the years of joy that you have given to me. You're the best! I am grateful for this awesome video that I have to watch and listen to daily. Bless all of you for the gift of you to us. I love you!
My wife & I were with TOP for New Year’s Eve 2012-13, 2 days after we got married, this song, with Larry doing his MAGIC to it….. ALWAYS will be with me. I lost my wife to Covid Oct2021, so Larry’s version is DEEP inside us
44 years later and this song still does it for me.
Thank you!!
So true .just listening to it tames my minx back .excellent
This is how it's done. REAL INSTRUMENTS, REAL VOICES SINGING LIVE, ....TOTAL TALENT. Excellent!!!!!
YES !!! ❤🔥❤🔥❤
Ahh the memories, slow dancing with my girlfriend in my youth. Absolutely one of the greatest songs of all time.
This is THE signature song of Tower of Power from 1972, and one of the most beautiful, exquisite love ballads ever written! Heartfelt, soulful, and packed to the core with emotion. The opening horns soar gloriously, sweeping across the heavens, and then, they suddenly come crashing to a halt, as the vocals gently begin. He's in love with a woman, a few years older than he.
She tells him repeatedly he's wasting his time, he's just too young for her. But he won't have it; he's a good man, he'll make her happy....no, he's not wasting his time. Someday she'll understand...just what it means when a man comes to her with his little heart in his hands! He'll never, never, never, never do her wrong....all he wants right now is just to get next to her, just to hold her, and please her.
And then, as the song ends in a wound-up crescendo and stops on a dime, the final trumpet is joined by the rest of the brass section with a stunning grande finale. This composition is one of those rare ones that can truly be defined as TIMELESS....
Damn bro that was pretty well thought out... much respect to you for your analysis. Be safe out there.
THE HORNS ARE KICKING MUCH ASS. THIS LIVE VERSION IS FANTASTIC.
Larry Braggs Takes This Song To A Whole Nother Performance Level, No One Does This Song Better Then Larry, The Anniversary TOP Horns Were Simply Amazing!!!
Rick Steven's better.
@@christinevillanueva54 100%
Different, not better, both great@@christinevillanueva54
💯 LB❤
The trumpets really speak to my soul dawg 🤯
The passion when he says " ALL HE WANTS TO DO IS HOLD YOU AND MAKE GOOD LOOOOOOVE TO YOU LAAAADYYYYYYYY!" gave me goosebumps
This was a reunion show, which is why the band had so many members. It's on DVD.
I remember when I was 14, now 62...one of my faves
One of the most powerful brass lines.
YOU GOT THAT RIGHT YOUNG MAN.
nathan mitchell THE most powerful of their time.
Oh yeah.. LOve em .. Need them back in music. LIKE this ..
@Hawk2429 Not fair to compare the genres of music, performance criteria and level of musicianship. CC is still pretty awesome.
Believe it or not, we'd go see them at a small place in Hayward California 1968! Check out Cold Blood too! I was so lucky to have grown up in the bay area. Linda Tillary, Two Tons of Fun! Check them out!
He sang that. Undivided attention every time i listen to this.
Still a masterpiece... sadly, no one can step up to the plate today in 2021 and create music this strong. Sad.
So true
You know they may not be as legendary, but you should look up Dirty Loops. They are doing some pretty cool stuff.
Man! You got that right. Never again.
Try “thee sacred souls” , I hope they keep making music.
@@glovebox4654 You've got taste! I love Dirty Loops and Jonah Nilsson! More funk than soul, but I love them nonetheless!
My absolute favorite version of my favorite TOP song. That's like an entire Big Band worth of horns on the stage. The vocals, the soul, and the musicianship reinforce why TOP is my favorite band. But pay close attention at :29. At the end of the opening riff, there's something about Mic's fist pump that gives me wings. As gifted as he was, he played with so much love and soul.
Amen, don't you just love Tower of Power! Wow...
Simply the best version of one of the great jazz funk songs of all time!
Damn man that horn section!!!! That lead vocal!!!!! Pure awesomeness!!!!!!
Seeing Tower of Power live was an unbelievably life changing experience! Once in a lifetime kind of band right here folks!
Me at the age of 16 confessing my love to the beautiful 23 year old divorcee' next door. She said these words to me. I promised I would love her for all my life. Shes gone now..Her family chose me to place her ashes in the grave 2 years ago because no one loved her more. Im not a young man anymore Cheryl...and I still love you.
Man, that was so nice of you to share. Take care pardner and thank you.
My condolences bro.
You fn made me cry ❤
Did you marry her?
Best horns and woodwinds in the business rocking that East Bay Oakland sound!!
awesome performance, lead singer Larry Braggs killed it big time on this one....WOW!!!
Raderdave15 Yeah LB can blow.
santana
simply amazing
Larry Braggs performs an epic live singing performance....I'm still reeling! Amazing!
My brothers . T. C & Danny went to Heaven to be with God until we meet in Heaven My Beloved. Praise God we love you Jesus Christ Amen 👑
Im 16 and i swear this is my favorite band of all time.
+Julian Alcantara nothin wrong with that, man
+Krystal Harwood Hell yeah
You’ve got great taste !
22 next month and me and my father listen to T.O.P a lot. Some things just don’t change.
Go head man.
MAN OH MAN! This dude "kill't" it! I've heard this song eleventeen bajillion and one times, and this was the first time I got the chills listening to it.
Indeed
man, I get that chill EVERY time I listen to this song. those horns at the end...
💯 agree!
Me too
April 2nd 2021, I'm still 6 feet on top. Simply a Great Performance.
My dad has always loved Tower of Power, longer than I’ve been alive. Anyhow he just passed on 2/10/23 and he’s what brought me here. RIP dad.
Sorry for your loss. This band was/is the best of the 70's "horn" bands
This has got to be the BEST time I've heard this song! Love Tower of Power!!!
I agree, I've never really liked it until heard this version of it. They really did their thing.
Rest in Funk and Power, Mic Gillette. You set the bar for trumpet players with your intro of "You're Still a Young Man" back in the day.
+Ron P. Muriera Well met, my brother.
I'm guessing it was Mic that did the very high trumpet work at the start and end of the song. Great power and tone. Thanks, Mic, for all the good music. You will be missed.
I miss my friend Mic SO much!!!
I agree 😊
Happy 56th Birthday to me....this is one of my all time favorites!!
Love this jam!
Just pure class! Should be in the hall of fame! One of the greatest bands of all time!
Damn, those harmonies at: 2:50, takes my breath away! Great version, just as good as the original!
This tune is NO JOKE. Horns, "killin' it" rhythm section great BGVs and the lead vocal....you ladies be sure and listen real well, because this is the real deal. And you young folks (especially musicians) listen real good too. Ain't no button pushing and computer nonsense going on here, just real players, great vocals and great music you gotta be able to play to make it sound this great. WORD.
Brings tears to my ears :-)
In a really really good way !!
Real vocal, real lyrics and real musicians! No "studio fix" for talent that doesn't exist. Fantastic!
This song is very emotional.for me. Especially right now. This is BEAUTIFUL.
"Ain't no button pushing" man that's classic. Be safe Bobby.
I LOVE THEM ALL THEY ARE WONDERFUL
ok, i've come back for this 2 nights in a row... i think i'll be here tomorrow :-)
That was great. I grew up with these guys. That tells you how old I am.
One of the best songs ever. I could listen to this song over and over again. Love the brass, the vocals, the bass line, the bluesy feel, everything.
OMG that was tremendously fantastic!!!! His voice control is superb! And the horns---AWESOME N THRILLING!!!!
I listened to three different versions of this song on you tube today - and this is best one. Nobody's lip blew out trying hit that high note. Great!
To this day I still love how Doc can just pump it out...that's a huge wind section to blow through!
I can watch this vid a thousand times and never get tired of it. Larry Braggs absolutely KILLIN' IT on vocals with the greatest band behind him. WOW! What else could be said?!?!
This song still gives me the chills whenever I hear it.
Just pure chills from the horns intro!!!! Then tears from the beautiful memories of growing up in the Bay Area, and listening to TOP. They were such a huge part of my 70's Mendocino Music Camp experience as well. ❤
These guys are still alive from Oakland, CA oh hell yeay
I love this beautiful song, timeless.. I have loved both Lenny & Steve as lead vocalists giving all the respect however the vocal abilities of Larry Bragg!!! stepped all the way up. The band is as a whole , in my opinion some of the greatest musicians. Way to go on the Anniversary, only better.
Omg, did you hear this, that is incredible, they were incredible. You can't find a band or music like this anymore.
Larry Braggs is the BEST vocalist TOP has ever had!
Boy, talk about “straight with no chaser”! Great music is forever.
TOP: one of my all-time favorite groups. Chops out the wazoo for all. On top of that, the Horn Section is tighter than a frog's ass and that's water-tight...!!!!
WOW! Those horns!! This is what you call Industrial Strength Tower Of Power! Funkiest big band ever!
My all-time favorite, and I've heard a LOT of music in my 64 years. I loved it the first time I heard it, I've loved it when I've seen Tower of Power in concert, and I love it right now as I listen to it right now. It always gives me chills!
Wow, I just saw your note listening to Tower of Power 9 years ago. Who ever you are, I hope that you're still alive and listening, like I have since the late 60s.
@@user-nv6ti1pz8w Yes, I’m still alive and still listening,though 74 now instead of 64. It’s fun to see a reply to a comment I wrote 10 years ago. Thanks!
I'm happy to know that you found my mutual love for Tower of Power after all of these years!
this group still has it,I love this song brings back memories.
Just so awesome!!! I have listened to this 100 times!! All the old band members together for the 40th anniversary!! All those horns sound unbelievable!! And Larry Braggs… what can I say?? Perfect!!❤❤❤❤
The intro and ending with the trumpets gets me every.single.timeee!
My girlfriend and I were there for the taping of this in Park City Utah. I also used to attends their shows when I was back home in the Bay Area when they started out. You could say that I'm a lifetime fan! Their original singer Rick Stevens is a good friend of mine. He recently sang with them again when he was released from prison after 36 years.
John Ramos primo, great taste in music panna.El tejano
Rick said in an interview that it was a highlight for him singing with the band one last time. This came out when I was still a young man, trying to win the love of the beautiful young divorcee' next door. When I finally told her how much I loved her, she said these words to me and I heard this song that night. She was a southern girl and when Rick says "Just to get a mess of you and hold you" ...that really spoke to me.I played the song for her and...we spent a lot of time grooving to this and other songs. You could say Rick Stevens won her heart for me. I was sad when Rick Stevens passed. I kept on thinking what if? But I know he found truth while in prison and that helps. Thanks for the story sir.
In 1972 I was 2 years old BUT having parents that loved music and family gatherings these songs I still remember as young 53 woman 😊
I was there I saw TOP Knock this out of the park I think they had 14 horn players on the stage anyone that had ever played with them was a great show 10-18-2008 @ the Fillmore San Francisco Ca
Me too! Best ever!!
Ok Tower of Power, you’re still a young man, 40th anniversary. Larry Braggs vocalist. Live and no auto tune.
Amazing performance...just love it.
This song still gives me goosebumps...♥s it..(~.~)
RIP Rick Stevens -1st lead Singer, Rocco- bass player, Mic Gillette- trumpet/trombone player, Skip Mesquite -sax player from 1st album, and Bruce Conte- guitar player 😢
I heard this on Pandora the other day, man this guy killed it, I can listen to him all night.
I absolutely love this beautiful music
So beautiful...
What happened to this music?
And this is live!!!!!!!!
STILL.. ALWAYS A CLASSIC- 2019 here!
Still Love This Song !!! 1 - 28 -23
Larry Braggs is telling the story!!! T.O.P. 4 Life.
That song is so beautiful...So romantic. Thank you for posting.
Watching this video now really gives me new appreciation for what Mic Gillette was. As gifted as he was, you can tell he absolutely loved what he did. That fist pump after the opening fanfare - so good! Rest funky, Mic. Thanks for the music, man.
these guys and this song made you WANT to rub belt-buckles together...
51 years ago and still awesome
This song gives me the chills! As a woman who has always been around boys and how they felt. It’s a lot of pressure on a man. I appreciate everything my man does for me ❤
Not familiar with this singer, but he's absolutely one of the BEST I've ever heard----range, power, expression...wow!
The horns are the shit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! classic
R.I.P Mic Gillette-the infamous trumpet player with that awesome opener.
Great song! I remember in 1969 (album - Bump City) when the only trumpet players were Mic Gillette and Greg Adams. Between the two of them, they both hit the high notes and did not crack a note. Back then, Rick Stevens was the man. However, the best lead singer from Tower of Power was the one and only Lenny Williams when he joined them on their third album simply titled "Tower of Power"
Don't miss them live--it's not a concert...it's an event!!!
horn section was incredible.....harmonize
Outstanding Performance...What a TREAT!!!! LOVE IT SO VERY MUCH!!!! I watch over and over, makes my day!!!
I just realized the doctor that removed the bullet from me & saved my life, is now in this very band. Talk about one cool cat...
Best version ever!!! Especially with “Dave Matthews Band”
Killed it!!
My My, Good memories & good life when this music was around. The good old days it was, things r so different now not the same. Tower of Power one of the greatest groups!! 👍
Going on 70+ and still kicking it with TOP. I remember slow dancing to this with my girl back in the day.
one of the best of all times..TOP
I've seen these guys 5 times over 38 years and they still bring tears to my eyes at their greatness. Man, just don't get me started!!
Not so young anymore but still banging at 75.
Still Loving This Song !!! 🔥❤🔥❤
1 - 14 - 24
Saw them w abt 40 other invited musicians at a warm up show before playing Philly. From 4 ft away,my chest and jaw still hurt....deadly.......
Larry Braggs and that brass section 🎶🎼🎷🎺💙
BAM! Amazing LIVE 43 years later! WOW!
Happy 65th Birthday to my dear friend, Francis Rocco Prestia!! You're still a young man ... baby!!! xxx
RIP Mic Gillette!!!
Goosebumps when one listens to this entire piece!
Saw them in Nashville few years back they opened for War. War should have opened for them. Awesome performance and talent!
One word is sufficient here: INCREDIBLE!
The band set the standards for other bands to try to live up to. Tower of Power fan forever!!!!!!!!!!
AMAZING🙏🏾💕💋💜 I’ve listened to this song a Million times & I’m SPEECHLESS absolutely Divine💋💋
Back in 72 remember power of tower , performing at the whiskey Go Go in Hollywood CA. Good band .
The music of my youth, still listening in 2022.