A renowned horn-driven outfit, Tower of Power emerged in the late '60s playing a dynamic blend of R&B, soul, funk, and AM pop," according to AllMusic's collective bio. "Along with the similarly inclined Chicago and Blood, Sweat & Tears, Tower of Power helped push the sound of brass-infused music into the rock era. Led by Detroit-born tenor saxophonist Emilio Castillo, the Oakland, California-based group scored hits like "You're Still a Young Man" and "What Is Hip?" throughout the '70s. They also became one of the most sought-after backing ensembles in pop, playing on recordings by Elton John, Santana, Bonnie Raitt, Aerosmith, Josh Groban, Huey Lewis, Little Feat, David Sanborn, Michelle Shocked, Paula Abdul, Aaron Neville, Aerosmith, Public Image Ltd., and many others."

The band's origins date back to 1967, Oakland, CA, and a different name, "The Motowns." In an interview with American Highways, Castillo discussed his relationship to the funk sound that is the foundation of ToP: "Ever since I was a teenager, I have always liked to mess with the rhythm of the music. I used to make up these weird percolator kind of beats and dictate them to my brother, who was the drummer at the time, and make him learn them." The same process applied to the bassist, guitarist, and keyboardist: "So it's kind of like when it comes to music, I try to build a little building and make a fabric that breathes."

From ToP's self-titled third album (1973) comes "Get Yo' Feet Back On the Ground." This multi-tiered funk romp was not a single (unlike "What is Hip" and "So Very Hard to Go" from the same album), yet qualifies as far more than filler. A very late modulation shifts the key up a half-step at 4:26.