![]() ![]() The album landed number 2 on Billboard's Top 200 album charts with Tower of Power’s heavy horns, adding iconic big band flavor to the mix of songs “Pretty Flamingo” and “Big Bayou.”ĥ. “Big Bayou” on A Night On the Town by Rod Stewart Teaming up for two tracks on Rod Stewart's first album to ever go platinum, this ended up being a a great opportunity for Tower of Power members. It even included John Lennon on the tambourine! Despite having pushback from airing on radio stations due to the profanity in the song title, it had no trouble reaching a large and accepting audience.Ĥ. “The Bitch is Back” on Caribou by Elton John Elton John’s remarkable 8 studio album Caribou was recorded in a quick 9 days just before he embarked on a tour in Japan and features Tower of Power on 3 out of 14 songs! The hit single, “The Bitch is Back,” featured the uplifting Tower of Power horn section, soaring the song to the number 4 spot on the U.S. Relive their epic collaboration with this performance of “Spanish Moon” in 1977 at Rainbow Theatre London:ģ. The groups continued to play together for many years, including features on Little Feat albums Time Loves A Hero, the well received Waiting for Columbus, Hoy-Hoy (Greatest Hits), and Hotcakes & Outtakes. “Spanish Moon” on Feats Don’t Fail Me Now by Little Feat Tower of Power's rich sounding horns join the funky foundation that Little Feat established on this track, making for a mighty combination. Prior to the release of Festival in 1977, Tower of Power performed Santana’s “Give Me Love” for a PBS special with Greg Walker on vocals in 1976. On Santana’s 1971 album, Santana III, Tower of Power kick the song off with strong horns, adding some of their soulful color to an already vibrant Santana track. "Everything, Everything,” “Give Me Love” and many more by Santana Santana and Tower of Power were essential to 70s music, so it’s no surprise to see that they collaborated. Check out this list of our favorites and get ready to groove with the legends at Brooklyn Bowl Williamsburg!ġ. ![]() Diddy, it’s no wonder they stand out as one of the most pivotal soul powerhouses. Having been featured on songs with artists like Santana, Grateful Dead, Phish, and even P. In anticipation of their upcoming 2-night run at Brooklyn Bowl on Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9, we wanted to showcase some of their coolest collaborations. With over 50 years under their belt, these pioneers have been creating unstoppable hits like, “What Is Hip?”, “Diggin’ on James Brown,” and “Soul with a Capital ‘S’.” Tower of Power’s history is extensive they have produced over 30 studio releases and live albums as well as collaborated with some of music’s biggest bands and names. There’s a reason why Tower of Power remain as one of the most legendary outfits under the soul genre. ![]()
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