[Vision2020] dissing Sly?

[Bruce and Jean Livingston]

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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