Known as the TSU Tornados, or the TSU Toronados, this Texas soul/funk combo was best known for supplying the backing beat for Archie Bell & the Drells’ much-imitated hit “Tighten Up.” The group was formed at Texas Southern University (hence the first part of their name) in Houston. This particular single was recorded post break-up (pun intended), when the group split into 2 during 1971. It’s a fantastic tune in a very different vein than their in-the-pocket funk work, and firmly situated in that beautiful-soul community that I’ve come to appreciate.