Urban Renewal (Tower Of Power)
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Urban Renewal is a Tower of Power
album recorded in 1974 and released in 1975. It's also the last album to feature lead singer Lenny Williams
who would leave to continue a successful solo career. Plus drummer David Garibaldi
left temporarily, although he does appear on the song "Willing To Learn" which was the first single released on the album. David Bartlett takes the reigns as drummer for this album. Also conga player Brent Byars left after the previous album Back to Oakland
, with Carter Collins taking over for him on this album.
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...
album recorded in 1974 and released in 1975. It's also the last album to feature lead singer Lenny Williams
Lenny Williams
Leonard Charles "Lenny" Williams is an American singer known for his work in the R&B and soul music genres. During the 1970s, he was the lead vocalist for Tower of Power...
who would leave to continue a successful solo career. Plus drummer David Garibaldi
David Garibaldi
David Garibaldi may refer to:* David Garibaldi , American musician* David Garibaldi , American performance artist...
left temporarily, although he does appear on the song "Willing To Learn" which was the first single released on the album. David Bartlett takes the reigns as drummer for this album. Also conga player Brent Byars left after the previous album Back to Oakland
Back to Oakland
- Track list :#"Oakland Stroke..." - 0:53#"Don't Change Horses " - 4:28#"Just When We Start Makin' It" - 6:30...
, with Carter Collins taking over for him on this album.
Track listing
- Only So Much Oil In The Ground (Emilio Castillo, Stephen Kupka) 3:46
- Come Back, Baby (Bruce Conte, Lenny Williams) 3:21
- It's Not The Crime (Castillo, Kupka) 1:45
- I Won't Leave Unless You Want Me To (Greg Adams, Castillo, Kupka) 3:28
- Maybe It'll Rub Off (Castillo, Kupka, Chester Thompson) 3:15
- (To Say The Least) You're The Most (Castillo, Kupka, Thompson) 2:28
- Willing To Learn (Castillo, Kupka) 4:35
- Give Me The Proof (David Bartlett) 2:35
- It Can Never Be The Same (Castillo, Conte, Kupka) 4:43
- I Believe In Myself (Castillo, Kupka) 2:00
- Walkin' Up Hip Street (Thompson) 5:50
Production
- Produced By Emilio Castillo
- Arrangements: Greg Adams, Chester Thompson
- Engineer: Alan Chinowsky, Tom Flye
- Mastering: Lee Herschberg
Tower Of Power
- Lenny WilliamsLenny WilliamsLeonard Charles "Lenny" Williams is an American singer known for his work in the R&B and soul music genres. During the 1970s, he was the lead vocalist for Tower of Power...
: Lead Vocals - Bruce ConteBruce ConteBruce Conte is an American R&B / jazz fusion guitarist, known primarily for his work with the band Tower Of Power of which he was a member from 1972 to 1979, performing on seven albums and rejoining the band for live work briefly in 2006-7.-Biography:...
: Guitars, Backing Vocals - Chester Thompson: Keyboards, Organ, Piano, Clavinet, Backing Vocals, Bass Pedals
- Francis "Rocco" Prestia: Bass
- David Bartlett: Drums (except on 'Willing To Learn")
- David Garibaldi: Drums on "Willing To Learn"
- Carter Collins: Congas, Percussion
- Greg Adams: Trumpet, Flugelhorn
- Emilio Castillo: Tenor Saxophone, Backing Vocals
- Mic GilletteMic GilletteMic Gillette is an American brass player born in 1951 and raised in northern California's East Bay area. He is famous for being a member of Tower of Power, Cold Blood, and The Sons of Champlin....
: Trumpet, Trombone, Backing Vocals - Stephen Kupka: Baritone Saxophone
- Lenny Pickett: Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Flute, Baritone, Tenor & Soprano Saxophones