For the Tower of Power

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, see We Came to Play!

We Came to Play!

We Came to Play! is an album by Tower of Power released in 1978. It marked the debut of singer Michael Jeffries, who would stay with TOP through the mid-1980s. Also Steve Cropper , produced this album...

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We Came to Play was the first and only album released by BUX

BUX (band)

BUX was an American hard rock/boogie rock band that is best known for having lead guitarist Punky Meadows and bassist Mickie Jones both of who joined Angel, and lead singer Ralph Morman who was with the Joe Perry Project from 1979–1981 and Savoy Brown from 1981-1982.-Origins:James Newlon formed...

 in 1976. The album was originally recorded in 1973 but Capitol decided not to release it. In 1976, however, when lead guitarist Punky Meadows

Punky Meadows

Punky Meadows is an American guitarist known for his glam image as a member of the band Angel.-Background and Early Career:...

 and bassist Mickie Jones had success with their band Angel

Angel (band)

Angel is a glam rock and heavy metal band from Washington, D.C., formed in the mid-70s by Punky Meadows and Mickie Jones. They were signed to Casablanca Records, and had the image of dressing in white.-History:...

, Capitol

Capitol Records

Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...

 tried to cash in and finally released We Came to Play. The album is an interesting affair blending hard rock and the standard boogie band approach with varied results. "White Lightning", which later became a featured cut on Angel's third album, is included here with different lyrics and is interesting for its historical value.

Track listing

1. "Crosstown Girl" – 3:29
2. "Highway" – 4:30
3. "It’s Your Baby" – 3:34
4. "If You Want Love" – 4:45
5. "White Lightning" – 5:06
6. "Come on Down" – 3:30
7. "Buy Me a Bottle" – 4:32
8. "When Your Time" – 4:52
9. "Next Train" – 5:30

Personnel

• Ralph Morman - Lead Vocals
• James Newlon - Lead Guitars
• Punky Meadows
  Punky Meadows
  Punky Meadows is an American guitarist known for his glam image as a member of the band Angel.-Background and Early Career:...
  
   - Lead Guitars
• Mickie Jones - Bass
• Wiley Crawford - Keyboards/Lead Vocals
• Rocky Isaac - Drums