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With the obvious exception of James Brown, there are few artists who broke more ground in R&B and paved the way for funk with greater imagination than Sly Stone. Between 1967 and 1971, Stone wrote and recorded music that was exciting, innovative, thoughtful, and challenging, and even managed to have hits at the same time, a testament both to the talent of Stone and his superb band as well as the willingness of audiences to embrace something so innovative during that heady time. So it makes perfect sense that someone would want to assemble a Sly Stone tribute album, and Messin' wth Sly: Imitations, Interpolations and the Inspiration of Sly Stone pulls together 16 covers of classic jams from Sly's songbook, many of which appear to have been chosen for their eccentricity and obscurity. There's a certain novelty in hearing He 6, a South Korean garage band, perform stripped-down and rhythmically challenged versions of "Stand!," "Sing a Simple Song," and "Dance to the Music"; not one but two high-school ensembles pop up here; and the rough recording of "Are You Ready?" by the obscure L.A. Carnival confirms the existence of funk in Nebraska during the early '70s. Gougoush were an R&B act from Iran, but even though their recording of "I Want to Take You Higher" is historically and sociologically interesting, they sound more like a lounge act than a fierce funk unit. Messin' with Sly sometimes sounds like a sincere and well-executed homage to one of the great men of R&B, while at other times featuring entries that are curious and/or baffling. Collectors of confounding obscurities will be intrigued.
Condition:NEW. Brand New Factory Sealed
TRACK LISTINGS
A1 Tomorrow's Children – Sing A Simple Song 3:04
A2 Hot Chocolate (3) – Messin' With Sly 3:58
A3 Blue Star Gang – Thank You 1:29
A4 He 6 – Dance To The Music 3:42
A5 He 6 – Stand! 2:42
B1 He 6 – Sing A Simple Song 4:16
B2 Kashmere Stage Band – Thank You (Extended Album Version) 5:01
B3 Kashmere Stage Band – Thank You (Live Version) 5:59
C1 Gougoush* – I Want To Take You Higher 2:44
C2 Donald Seward – Sing A Simple Song 2:43
C3 Horizons High School Band – Loose Booty (Interlude) 0:22
C4 L.A. Carnival – Are You Ready? 4:37
D1 Sacramento Senior High School 1970 – Everyday People 3:44
D2 Rabbits And Carrots* – Everyday People 3:44
D3 Jimmy Stone – Family Affair 2:53
D4 Breakestra – Remember Who You Are
LSD-007 2XLP
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