Name: Back On The Streets by Tower Of Power
Brand: Tower Of Power
SKU: 074643578424
Price: 8.91 USD
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Rock Baby (Album Version)

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Our Love (Album Version)

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Heaven Must Have Made You (Album Version)

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And You Know It View on Youtube

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Nowhere To Run (Album Version)

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Something Calls Me (Album Version)

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It Takes Two (To Make It Happen) (Album Version)

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In Due Time (Album Version)

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Just Make A Move (And Be Yourself) (Album Version)

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The late '70s were the heyday of disco and acts from metal to country found ways to "disco-ize" themselves. Tower Of Power was not immune. It can be said, however, that no disco could be as funky as TOP disco. Sure, that incessant beat, "wanky" guitar, and cheesy strings were there, but the underlying current of Oakland soul was still in charge. To that end, vocalist Michael Jeffries oozes out some slick stylings over those famous horns and bubbling rhythm. Loyal listeners should find this enough to forgive any dabbling with the d-word.

There are still some choice TOP moments to be found among the dated detritus. The shuffling "And You Know It" is up there in stature with many other Tower boogie favorites. The ballad "Heaven Must Have Made You" is, likewise, a worthy addition to the famous TOP canon. The down-and-dirty "It Takes Two (To Make It Happen)" is probably the least disco-like, hearkening back to the group's ultra-funky beginnings. Finally, the closing "Just Make A Move (And Be Yourself)" is a fitting end, and somewhat prophetic, as the group would later return to their heavy funk and smooth soul that is their foundation.

4. And You Know It

by Tower Of Power

Alto Saxophone: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Lyricist: E. Castillo
S. Kupka; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Rick Sanchez
Phil Jamtaas
Steve Fontano; Production
Background Vocals: Chester Thompson
Steven Kupka
Mic Gillette
Michael Jeffries
Greg Adams
Emilio Castillo
Lenny Pickett; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Steven Kupka; Performer
Bass: Vito San Filippo; Performer
Flugelhorn: Mic Gillette
Greg Adams; Performer
Guitar: Danny Hoeffer; Performer
Organ: Chester Thompson; Performer
Primary Artist: Tower Of Power; Main Performer
Composer: E. Castillo
S. Kupka; Composer
Performer: Tower Of Power; Performer
Piano: Chester Thompson; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Synthesizer: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Lenny Pickett
Emilio Castillo; Performer
Trombone: Mic Gillette; Performer
Trumpet: Greg Adams
Mic Gillette; Performer
Vocals: Michael Jeffries; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Michael Stone
Jim Gaines
Alan Chinowsky; Production
Producer: Richard Evans; Production
Recording: Paul Serrano
Jim Gaines
Alan Chinowsky; Production
Remastering: Vic Anesini; Production

7. It Takes Two (To Make It Happen) (Album Version)

by Tower Of Power

Alto Saxophone: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Lyricist: C. Thompson
E. Castillo
D. Garibaldi
M. Jeffries; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Phil Jamtaas
Steve Fontano
Rick Sanchez; Production
Background Vocals: Mic Gillette
Greg Adams
Emilio Castillo
Lenny Pickett
Chester Thompson
Michael Jeffries
Steven Kupka; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Steven Kupka; Performer
Bass: Vito San Filippo; Performer
Flugelhorn: Greg Adams
Mic Gillette; Performer
Guitar: Danny Hoeffer; Performer
Organ: Chester Thompson; Performer
Primary Artist: Tower Of Power; Main Performer
Composer: D. Garibaldi
C. Thompson
M. Jeffries
E. Castillo; Composer
Performer: Tower Of Power; Performer
Piano: Chester Thompson; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Synthesizer: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Lenny Pickett
Emilio Castillo; Performer
Trombone: Mic Gillette; Performer
Trumpet: Mic Gillette
Greg Adams; Performer
Vocals: Michael Jeffries; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Jim Gaines
Michael Stone
Alan Chinowsky; Production
Producer: Richard Evans; Production
Recording: Jim Gaines
Alan Chinowsky
Paul Serrano; Production
Remastering: Vic Anesini; Production

8. In Due Time (Album Version)

by Tower Of Power

Alto Saxophone: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Lyricist: G. Crockett
M. Jeffries; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Rick Sanchez
Phil Jamtaas
Steve Fontano; Production
Background Vocals: Chester Thompson
Steven Kupka
Mic Gillette
Michael Jeffries
Greg Adams
Emilio Castillo
Lenny Pickett; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Steven Kupka; Performer
Bass: Vito San Filippo; Performer
Flugelhorn: Mic Gillette
Greg Adams; Performer
Guitar: Danny Hoeffer; Performer
Organ: Chester Thompson; Performer
Primary Artist: Tower Of Power; Main Performer
Composer: G. Crockett
M. Jeffries; Composer
Performer: Tower Of Power; Performer
Piano: Chester Thompson; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Synthesizer: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Lenny Pickett
Emilio Castillo; Performer
Trombone: Mic Gillette; Performer
Trumpet: Greg Adams
Mic Gillette; Performer
Vocals: Michael Jeffries; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Michael Stone
Jim Gaines
Alan Chinowsky; Production
Producer: Mckinley Jackson; Production
Recording: Paul Serrano
Jim Gaines
Alan Chinowsky; Production
Remastering: Vic Anesini; Production

3. Heaven Must Have Made You (Album Version)

by Tower Of Power

Alto Saxophone: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Lyricist: G. Leib; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Steve Fontano
Rick Sanchez
Phil Jamtaas; Production
Background Vocals: Chester Thompson
Steven Kupka
Mic Gillette
Michael Jeffries
Greg Adams
Emilio Castillo
Lenny Pickett; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Steven Kupka; Performer
Bass: Vito San Filippo; Performer
Flugelhorn: Mic Gillette
Greg Adams; Performer
Guitar: Danny Hoeffer; Performer
Organ: Chester Thompson; Performer
Primary Artist: Tower Of Power; Main Performer
Composer: G. Leib; Composer
Performer: Tower Of Power; Performer
Piano: Chester Thompson; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Synthesizer: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Lenny Pickett
Emilio Castillo; Performer
Trombone: Mic Gillette; Performer
Trumpet: Greg Adams
Mic Gillette; Performer
Vocals: Michael Jeffries; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Alan Chinowsky
Michael Stone
Jim Gaines; Production
Producer: Mckinley Jackson; Production
Recording: Paul Serrano
Jim Gaines
Alan Chinowsky; Production
Remastering: Vic Anesini; Production

9. Just Make A Move (And Be Yourself) (Album Version)

by Tower Of Power

Alto Saxophone: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Lyricist: C. Thompson; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Steve Fontano
Rick Sanchez
Phil Jamtaas; Production
Background Vocals: Chester Thompson
Steven Kupka
Mic Gillette
Michael Jeffries
Greg Adams
Emilio Castillo
Lenny Pickett; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Steven Kupka; Performer
Bass: Vito San Filippo; Performer
Flugelhorn: Mic Gillette
Greg Adams; Performer
Guitar: Danny Hoeffer; Performer
Organ: Chester Thompson; Performer
Primary Artist: Tower Of Power; Main Performer
Composer: C. Thompson; Composer
Performer: Tower Of Power; Performer
Piano: Chester Thompson; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Synthesizer: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Lenny Pickett
Emilio Castillo; Performer
Trombone: Mic Gillette; Performer
Trumpet: Greg Adams
Mic Gillette; Performer
Vocals: Michael Jeffries; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Alan Chinowsky
Michael Stone
Jim Gaines; Production
Producer: Richard Evans; Production
Recording: Paul Serrano
Jim Gaines
Alan Chinowsky; Production
Remastering: Vic Anesini; Production

2. Our Love (Album Version)

by Tower Of Power

Alto Saxophone: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Lyricist: C. Coulter
E. Mcgee; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Rick Sanchez
Phil Jamtaas
Steve Fontano; Production
Background Vocals: Chester Thompson
Steven Kupka
Mic Gillette
Michael Jeffries
Greg Adams
Emilio Castillo
Lenny Pickett; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Steven Kupka; Performer
Bass: Vito San Filippo; Performer
Flugelhorn: Mic Gillette
Greg Adams; Performer
Guitar: Danny Hoeffer; Performer
Organ: Chester Thompson; Performer
Primary Artist: Tower Of Power; Main Performer
Composer: C. Coulter
E. Mcgee; Composer
Performer: Tower Of Power; Performer
Piano: Chester Thompson; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Synthesizer: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Lenny Pickett
Emilio Castillo; Performer
Trombone: Mic Gillette; Performer
Trumpet: Greg Adams
Mic Gillette; Performer
Vocals: Michael Jeffries; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Michael Stone
Jim Gaines
Alan Chinowsky; Production
Producer: Mckinley Jackson; Production
Recording: Paul Serrano
Jim Gaines
Alan Chinowsky; Production
Remastering: Vic Anesini; Production

5. Nowhere To Run (Album Version)

by Tower Of Power

Alto Saxophone: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Lyricist: Lamont Dozier
Edward Holland
Brian Holland
L. Dozier
E. Holland
B. Holland; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Steve Fontano
Rick Sanchez
Phil Jamtaas; Production
Background Vocals: Mic Gillette
Greg Adams
Emilio Castillo
Lenny Pickett
Chester Thompson
Michael Jeffries
Steven Kupka; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Steven Kupka; Performer
Bass: Vito San Filippo; Performer
Flugelhorn: Greg Adams
Mic Gillette; Performer
Guitar: Danny Hoeffer; Performer
Organ: Chester Thompson; Performer
Primary Artist: Tower Of Power; Main Performer
Composer: Edward Holland
Lamont Dozier
Brian Holland
L. Dozier
E. Holland
B. Holland; Composer
Performer: Tower Of Power; Performer
Piano: Chester Thompson; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Synthesizer: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Lenny Pickett
Emilio Castillo; Performer
Trombone: Mic Gillette; Performer
Trumpet: Mic Gillette
Greg Adams; Performer
Vocals: Michael Jeffries; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Alan Chinowsky
Michael Stone
Jim Gaines; Production
Producer: Mckinley Jackson; Production
Recording: Jim Gaines
Alan Chinowsky
Paul Serrano; Production
Remastering: Vic Anesini; Production

6. Something Calls Me (Album Version)

by Tower Of Power

Alto Saxophone: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Lyricist: L. Pickett; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Steve Fontano
Rick Sanchez
Phil Jamtaas; Production
Background Vocals: Chester Thompson
Steven Kupka
Mic Gillette
Michael Jeffries
Greg Adams
Emilio Castillo
Lenny Pickett; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Steven Kupka; Performer
Bass: Vito San Filippo; Performer
Flugelhorn: Mic Gillette
Greg Adams; Performer
Guitar: Danny Hoeffer; Performer
Organ: Chester Thompson; Performer
Primary Artist: Tower Of Power; Main Performer
Composer: L. Pickett; Composer
Performer: Tower Of Power; Performer
Piano: Chester Thompson; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Synthesizer: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Lenny Pickett
Emilio Castillo; Performer
Trombone: Mic Gillette; Performer
Trumpet: Greg Adams
Mic Gillette; Performer
Vocals: Michael Jeffries; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Alan Chinowsky
Michael Stone
Jim Gaines; Production
Producer: Richard Evans; Production
Recording: Paul Serrano
Jim Gaines
Alan Chinowsky; Production
Remastering: Vic Anesini; Production

1. Rock Baby (Album Version)

by Tower Of Power

Alto Saxophone: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Lyricist: G. Crockett
M. Jeffries; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Rick Sanchez
Phil Jamtaas
Steve Fontano; Production
Background Vocals: Chester Thompson
Steven Kupka
Mic Gillette
Michael Jeffries
Greg Adams
Emilio Castillo
Lenny Pickett; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Steven Kupka; Performer
Bass: Vito San Filippo; Performer
Flugelhorn: Mic Gillette
Greg Adams; Performer
Guitar: Danny Hoeffer; Performer
Organ: Chester Thompson; Performer
Primary Artist: Tower Of Power; Main Performer
Composer: G. Crockett
M. Jeffries; Composer
Performer: Tower Of Power; Performer
Piano: Chester Thompson; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Synthesizer: Lenny Pickett; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Lenny Pickett
Emilio Castillo; Performer
Trombone: Mic Gillette; Performer
Trumpet: Greg Adams
Mic Gillette; Performer
Vocals: Michael Jeffries; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Michael Stone
Jim Gaines
Alan Chinowsky; Production
Producer: Mckinley Jackson; Production
Recording: Paul Serrano
Jim Gaines
Alan Chinowsky; Production
Remastering: Vic Anesini; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

9 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

36 minutes and 32 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/9 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/9 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Jazz, R&B, Soul, Funk

Label

Columbia

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1978

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

74643578424

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Back On The Streets

4. And You Know It

7. It Takes Two (To Make It Happen) (Album Version)

8. In Due Time (Album Version)

3. Heaven Must Have Made You (Album Version)

9. Just Make A Move (And Be Yourself) (Album Version)

2. Our Love (Album Version)

5. Nowhere To Run (Album Version)

6. Something Calls Me (Album Version)

1. Rock Baby (Album Version)

Technical Specifications

Back On The Streets

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4. And You Know It

7. It Takes Two (To Make It Happen) (Album Version)

8. In Due Time (Album Version)

3. Heaven Must Have Made You (Album Version)

9. Just Make A Move (And Be Yourself) (Album Version)

2. Our Love (Album Version)

5. Nowhere To Run (Album Version)

6. Something Calls Me (Album Version)

1. Rock Baby (Album Version)

Technical Specifications