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blue neen

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20. Sly and the Family Stone don't get nearly enough appreciation.

Sun Feb 28, 2016, 02:07 PM

Feb 2016

I didn't know that about Larry Graham and slap bass.

My son walked in this morning and said, "Mom, you have to put "Flashlight" by Parliament on there". You beat him to it. He'll enjoy hearing about Larry Graham also.

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Flea and Jack Bruce. blue neen Feb 2016 #18

Two of my favorites... Tikki Feb 2016 #6

I've been waiting since Friday to have enough time to listen to these two songs. blue neen Feb 2016 #25

The really awesome thing about both songs is they were released the same year 1977. Tikki Feb 2016 #31

Remember this one? Dyedinthewoolliberal Feb 2016 #7

You're not going to believe this, but I didn't know this song! blue neen Feb 2016 #23

Here's a few more Dyedinthewoolliberal Feb 2016 #8

"Taking It to The Top" by Chris De Burgh. Bass by John Giblin. Aristus Feb 2016 #9

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It's a pretty old song. The album was released in 1984. Aristus Feb 2016 #24

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What an amazing song. blue neen Feb 2016 #21

I'm glad you like it. Enthusiast Feb 2016 #22

John McVie, not Jack Bruce was bassist for the Bluesbreakers. panader0 Feb 2016 #29

My mistake. Right you are. Enthusiast Feb 2016 #30

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You're right----I did forget about this one. blue neen Feb 2016 #27

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Carol Kaye - un-sung super star on bass OxQQme Feb 2016 #33

Thank you so much for this info. blue neen Feb 2016 #39

Carol Kaye is the bomb justiceischeap Feb 2016 #45

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