[Vision2020] dissing Sly?

[Sunil Ramalingam]

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.
>   >
>   > Roger
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