Released in 1970, GREASE would serve as the blueprint for the band's unyielding style that would continue virtually unchanged for the next three decades. Original members like founders Emilio Castillo and Stephen "Doc" Kupka, Greg Adams, Skip Mesquite, and vocalist Rufus Miller defined the Oakland soul sound that produced lasting favorites like "Knock Yourself Out," "Social Lubrication," and "Sparkling In the Sand." After this initial splash, TOP would go on to international fame, delivering their message of the funk to the world for years to come 1. Knock Yourself Out 2. Social Lubrication 3. Price, The 4. Back On The Streets Again 5. Skunk, The Goose, And The Fly, The 6. Sparkling In The Sand Rufus Miller, Rick Stevens (vocals); Willy Fulton (guitar, background vocals); Skip Mesquite (flute, tenor saxophone, background vocals); Emilio "Mimi" Castillo (alto saxophone, background vocals); Steve Kupka (baritone saxophone, background vocals); Greg Adams, David Padron (trumpet); Frank Prestia (bass); Dave Garibaldi (vibraphone, drums, background vocals). Additional personnel: Mic Gillette (trumpet, trombone, flugelhorn); Ken Balzell (trumpet)
