(June 30, 2020) We’ve all been locked down for months, and the time has brought out the creative instincts of some of our favorite musicians. But few things we’ve heard have give us the pleasure of the 9 minute masterpiece by an all-star cast that has transformed an AWB and Isley Brothers classic into something truly special for 2020.
Brent Carter, former Tower of Power and current AWB singer, decided to create a “fun project” like the very well received home version of TOP’s “What Is Hip” that he made with some friends back in April. So, with recruiting help from his bandmate, AWB saxman Fred “Freddy V” Vigdor, he put together something much, much bigger: a hot take on the 70s hit “Work To Do” that features a jaw-dropping collection of musicians and singers that will make you grin from ear to ear.
Brent explains: We ended up with a dozen great singers, including the great Will Downing, and a 19 piece band, including eight drummers. Everyone was so into the idea, that they suggested getting other people involved and the thing just grew and grew. Being in lockdown, everyone dialed in their parts…some people used state of the art home studios, others just used their smartphones, but everyone got into the spirit of the thing. We mixed it all together and, given the circumstances, we made something we’re all pretty proud of.”
And proud he should be. There’s not much we’ve seen this year in music that puts together this level of cooperation, musical excellence, and sheer fun from a group of talents doing something simply for the love of it. And all proceeds from the sale of the song will go to the Save The Children COVID-19 appeal.
We’re proud to present the World Premiere of the magic music video for “Work To Do.” Check it out below and help us sing praises to this special project
Brent Carter and Friends – “Work To Do”
