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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

TSU TORONADOES - GOT TO GET THROUGH TO YOU


While listening to this track, there's no doubt that this is the same group that was uncredited as the backing of "Tighten Up" by Archie Bell & The Drells. Their name came from Texas State University, and that veritable road kind sport sedan, the Oldsmobile Toronado.

This is a great track that has the same type of laid back but tight as a snare drum rhythm and superb horns that has made "Tighten Up" such a classic.

from 1969...

TSU TORONADOES - GOT TO GET THROUGH TO YOU

5 comments:

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Unknown said...

Very nice! It definitely has that Archie Bell & The Drells feel to it. Thank you!

ana-b said...

Great song.

Btw, the school you mean is Texas Southern University,not Texas State University.

I'm only saying because TSU deserves the kudos. It's home to the well known "Ocean of Soul" marching band and the crazy-good "Funk Train" drum line. Houston wouldn't sound the same without it.

Chris said...

I always find something new and especially good when I visit. Keep up the great work.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for this song and all the other great tunes you've turned me on to over the last year.