I especially like … I especially like the fact some commenting here recognize Sly`s inner depth so strongly yet subtley expressed in these tasty, sassy little gems! Musical Genius.
Although he isn’t … Although he isn’t mentioned in same breath as Dylan, I think that Sly’s lyrics are right up there with him. Like Dylan, his lyrical content consisted of observations of society that where cryptic yet colorful and thought provoking.
He was/still is a … He was/still is a modern day philosopher but back then we were too busy “dancing to the music” as opposed to listening to the message.
one of the few funk … one of the few funk pioneers to make lyrics as important as the groove. as drugged up as he was, his message was mostly positive and unashamedly relevant.
I had this album … I had this album Gail muldrow was listed as Cousin Gale I didn’t know that when I met her when she was with Larry Graham and Graham Central Station. Gail was 17 singing background and playing guitar on this. Freddie Sly’s brother taught her how to play.
Good idea to post … Good idea to post some material from this totally underrated album.
I love ‘High on you’ (what a bass line) and ‘Organize’.
This music was 20 years ahead of time when it was published, meanwhile it’s 40 years ahead of time after all what’s going on in music these days.
I also thought it … I also thought it was good album! The critics panned it. What do they know?! The backup girls were on the money and Rudy Love was a perfect counter to Sly’s rap…
By musiclido on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
this was sly’s …
this was sly’s finest solo album b4 his glorious demise….
By Royalston on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
Geto Boys - No …
Geto Boys - No Sellout sampled this as well
By MUN7001 on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
dylan is
dylan is
By bigcree on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
I especially like …
I especially like the fact some commenting here recognize Sly`s inner depth so strongly yet subtley expressed in these tasty, sassy little gems! Musical Genius.
By jesusdetoledo on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
i have the sheet …
i have the sheet music for this album, but i could never get my hands on it. didn’t try real hard, though.
By PATYPUS3 on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
Although he isn’t …
Although he isn’t mentioned in same breath as Dylan, I think that Sly’s lyrics are right up there with him. Like Dylan, his lyrical content consisted of observations of society that where cryptic yet colorful and thought provoking.
By PATYPUS3 on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
Damn, I always …
, I always wondered where De La got that sample from. I’m disappointed in myself for not having this album.
By pennman82 on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
He was/still is a …
He was/still is a modern day philosopher but back then we were too busy “dancing to the music” as opposed to listening to the message.
By pennman82 on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
Quote of the year!! …
Quote of the year!!!….very well put.
By Alexltavares on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
The social …
The social commentary and relevance of the lyrics here are stunningly profound. Some Socrates type philosopy in those lyrics.
By roscoegino on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
one of the few funk …
one of the few funk pioneers to make lyrics as important as the groove. as drugged up as he was, his message was mostly positive and unashamedly relevant.
By Bizarronumber4 on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
Sly,along with …
Sly,along with James Brown,was one of the pioneers of Funk.
By roscoegino on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
sly was hip hop …
sly was hip hop before hip hop.
By MauryDann73 on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
Always wondered …
Always wondered where the “Say No Go” sample came from…thanks for posting!
By rockjohnson80 on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
Good observation!!!
Good observation!!!
By Alexltavares on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
I love the fuzz …
I love the fuzz bassline on ‘Who do you love” as well. A head snapper.
By exnewsanchor on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
I had this album …
I had this album Gail muldrow was listed as Cousin Gale I didn’t know that when I met her when she was with Larry Graham and Graham Central Station. Gail was 17 singing background and playing guitar on this. Freddie Sly’s brother taught her how to play.
By micr0cosm on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
Awesome.
Awesome.
By bigkeezo on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
Great song.I …
Great song.I especially like the remix which appears on the small talk album.I been bumping alot of sly lately.
By dipsetmovement2007 on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
thank you very much …
thank you very much…but i was almost positive somebody else used it kinda recently…like nas maybe..i dunno
By dockaiser on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
Good idea to post …
Good idea to post some material from this totally underrated album.
I love ‘High on you’ (what a bass line) and ‘Organize’.
This music was 20 years ahead of time when it was published, meanwhile it’s 40 years ahead of time after all what’s going on in music these days.
By blmiddleton on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
I also thought it …
I also thought it was good album! The critics panned it. What do they know?! The backup girls were on the money and Rudy Love was a perfect counter to Sly’s rap…
By beatsandblends on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
DE LA SOUL, SAY NO …
DE LA SOUL, SAY NO GO.
By dipsetmovement07 on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
didn’t this get …
didn’t this get sampled for something?
By jqfranklin on Jun 7, 2009 | Reply
SLY
SLY