[Vision2020] dissing Sly?

[keely emerinemix]

I will, grudgingly but charitably, acknowledge that "If You Want Me To Stay" is a pretty great song . . . especially if I close my eyes and pretend it's the great neo-funk band Rufus (with Chaka Khan).  And I'm not familiar with "Train in Vain," but I have to say that I am a fan of the Clash, although -- warning!  Heresy alert! -- I think "Combat Rock," not "London Calling," is their best.  I'm a sucker for British punks singing in Spanish, as in "Should I Stay or Should I Go?"  I just don't get why The Ramones and The Clash never made a concert stop in Tucson way back then.

Sigh.  This brings back so many memories.  I wonder if David Cassidy has ever really come to terms with his regrets about not having married me, as I suggested in a fan letter back in 1972 . . . Pity that Jeff got me instead, although minus the pumpkin-colored crushed velvet bellbottoms and polyester-knit macrame'd poncho.  But hey, he still loves me.

keely

From: jeanlivingston at turbonet.com
To: kjajmix1 at msn.com; lfalen at turbonet.com; vision2020 at moscow.com
Subject: 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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