Power (Tower of Power album)
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Power is a studio album by Tower of Power
released in 1987 on the A&M Records
-distributed Cypress Records label. It was released a year earlier with additional and/or different songs in Europe under the title T.O.P. (not to be confused with their 1993 album of the same name). This was the only album to feature vocalist Ellis Hall, who also plays keyboards and rhythm guitar. It also marked the final departure of original guitarist Willie Fulton, and the return of original bassist Francis "Rocco" Prestia. It also marks the debut of trumpeter Lee Thornburg, saxophonist Richard Elliot, and drummer Mick Mestek.
SIDE TWO
SIDE TWO
(*) US Version only
(**) European Version only
Tower of Power
Tower of Power is an American R&B-based horn section and band, originating in Oakland, California, that has been performing for over 43 years. They are best known for their funky soul sound highlighted by a powerful horn section...
released in 1987 on the A&M Records
A&M Records
A&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
-distributed Cypress Records label. It was released a year earlier with additional and/or different songs in Europe under the title T.O.P. (not to be confused with their 1993 album of the same name). This was the only album to feature vocalist Ellis Hall, who also plays keyboards and rhythm guitar. It also marked the final departure of original guitarist Willie Fulton, and the return of original bassist Francis "Rocco" Prestia. It also marks the debut of trumpeter Lee Thornburg, saxophonist Richard Elliot, and drummer Mick Mestek.
US Version
SIDE ONE- Baby's Got the Power
- Credit
- Some Days Were Meant for Rain
- Boy's Night Out
SIDE TWO
- Ball and Chain
- Through Lovers' Eyes
- Count On Me
- On the One*
- Up Against Yourself*
European Version as T.O.P.
SIDE ONE- Baby's Got the Power
- Ball and Chain
- Heartbreak in the Makin'**
- You Ought to Be Havin' Fun (1986 Version)**
- Boy's Night Out
SIDE TWO
- Credit
- Through Lovers' Eyes
- Some Days Were Meant for Rain
- Doggin' at the Cathouse**
- Count On Me
(*) US Version only
(**) European Version only
Trivia
"Credit" was one of the songs from the Dinosaur Tracks sessions. T.O.P. re-recorded it for this album.Personnel
- Ellis Hall - Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Rhythm Guitar
- Emilio Castillo - Tenor Saxophone, Vocals
- Stephen "Doc" Kupka - Baritone Saxophone
- Greg Adams - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vocals
- Francis Rocco Prestia - Bass
- Willie Fulton - Lead Guitar, Vocals
- Lee ThornburgLee ThornburgLee Thornburg is a trumpeter who has played with many artists, and also has been a member of Supertramp and Tower of Power. Thornburg also played with Wayne Cochran and the C.C. Riders in the 1970s.-Biography:...
- Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vocals (Lead On "Ball And Chain") - Richard Elliot - Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Lyricon
- Mick Mestek- Drums
- Stanley Benders- Percussion on "On The One"
- Maxayn Lewis, Marilyn Scott, Patty Unatis- Background Vocals on "On The One"