[Vision2020] dissing Sly?

[Paul Rumelhart]

I haven't listened to that album in years, but I remember liking London 
Calling and Brand New Cadillac a lot.  I can't even remember Train in 
Vain.  I don't think I've listened to it since I had it on cassette 
tape,  probably last listened to in 1988 or so.  So my vote probably 
doesn't count.

This reminds me that I picked up Combat Rock in the used bin and haven't 
even ripped it to ogg files yet to play on my mp3 player.  The 
Offspring, Rammstein, and Johnny Cash are also waiting their turn in the 
CD-ROM.

Paul

Sunil Ramalingam wrote:
> Bruce,
>
> On 'London Calling' alone, 'Train in Vain' should get in line behind 'Brand 
> New Cadillac,' 'Guns of Brixton,' 'Clampdown' and the title track, don't you 
> think?
>
> Sunil
>
>
>   
>> From: "Bruce and Jean Livingston" <jeanlivingston at turbonet.com>
>> To: "keely emerinemix" <kjajmix1 at msn.com>, "lfalen" <lfalen at turbonet.com>,  
>>       <vision2020 at moscow.com>
>> Subject: [Vision2020] dissing Sly?
>> Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:30:29 -0700
>>
>> For the record, "Family Affair" is not one of the best songs by Sly and the 
>> Family Stone.  No cherry picking lesser items when trying to discount this 
>> group, Keely.  When discussing the greatness of Sly and the Family Stone, 
>> let's focus on Dance to the Music, I Want to Take You Higher, Sing a Simple 
>> Song, If You Want me to Stay (one of the five greatest bass lines of all 
>> time), and Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin).
>>
>> I agree that Elvis Costello is a genius, though still amazed that he 
>> managed to hook up with Diana Krall.
>>
>> Where do you stand on "Train in Vain" by the Clash?
>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>   From: keely emerinemix
>>   To: lfalen ; vision2020 at moscow.com
>>   Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 4:05 PM
>>   Subject: Re: [Vision2020] religion should have no part in it
>>
>>
>>   It's always better, of course, to be exposed to a variety of viewpoints 
>> as well as to arguments against the things we hold closest.  I would hate 
>> to have so little confidence in or passion for the things I believe that 
>> mere exposure to opposing viewpoints would cause me to waver and wobble.
>>
>>   For example, no matter what the estimable Bruce Livingston says, I still 
>> contend that Sylvester Stone of Sly and the Family Stone is completely 
>> overrated as a singer, musician, and songwriter.  Unlike Elvis Costello, 
>> who is unequivocally a genius, as I'm sure Bruce would agree.
>>
>>   See?  I'm a reasonable woman, and no amount of exposure to "It's A 
>> Family Affair" is likely to change that . . .
>>
>>   :)
>>
>>   keely
>>
>>
>>
>>   > Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:24:50 -0700
>>   > From: lfalen at turbonet.com
>>   > To: vision2020 at moscow.com
>>   > Subject: [Vision2020] religion should have no part in it
>>   >
>>   > Keely
>>   > I I misunderstood what you said, I'm sorry. I agree that it is good to 
>> consider or be exposed to many different concepts. However as adults those 
>> that were homes schooled or attended private schools are not the only ones 
>> who could stand to broaden there horizons. I would erge those on the left 
>> to subscribe to "National Review". Incidently I subscribe to or donate 
>> enough different publications or organizations that I wind up on about 
>> every conceivable mailing list imaginable.
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>>   > Roger
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