when Smokey sings..
Been trying to find “Smokey’s Family Robinson” on CD for eons…finally copped it yesterday. His most left field and under recognized gem. I use to pick this record apart as a kid..still sounds fresh and innovative as it did in its ’75 release. If “Quiet Storm” had a sequel, “Family Robinson” is the perfect follow up..”Like Nobody Can” is the apex!! #Smokey #Motown
Happy Birthday NILE RODGERS!!!
Happy Birthday 2 Master Musician, Creator & Life long Inspiration! MR NILE RODGERS!!
Unique74 salutes SLY STONE | HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
MAVERICK < MUSIC | FUNK SUPREME
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SLY STONE!!
Guess who produced this number?
(proud owner of the 7inch on this jam..)
This next record has haunted me for years. The lead singer is still a mystery to this day..but it is clear as bell that the FAMILY STONE is holding down the rhthym section. Guess who produced this one? (whoever has the 7 inch to this.. you are BEYOND official, not easy to find. I am a proud owner of this and the MIGHTY JOE HICKS version on 7inch).
Guess who was the FIRST to use the talkbox? Which later influenced STEVIE, GUITAR WATSON, FRAMPTON, McCARTNEY, ERNIE ISLEY, TROUTMAN, etc. This was the theme music for the late great FRANKIE CROCKER “The Chief Rocker” (MY HERO!!) in his earlier years whenever he would “rap” on the radio. Stomp down Blues Funk at its finest!!
Fans: the song is entitled “Sex Machine”…no not the James Brown version..it can be found on their 1969 release “Stand” 
RARITIES >
“I Dont Know What The World Is Coming To” (1975) | Bobby Womack Sly provides background vocals. Put headphones on for it to really become clear, can be heard at the end near fade out.
“You Caught Me (Smiling)” (1971) | 7inch version | Sly and The Family Stone
Okay, for my “diggers” out there..you know where im going with this one..This is an alternate mix compared to the standard lp mix. The difference is that during the first bridge before the chorus, Sly lets out a huge JB-ish growl that can be only found on the 7 inch version.
Motown | The Golden Years {Dahl | McDougal III }
The Great Weldon McDougall III,
Musician, Producer, Former Label Exec for Motown/Philadelphia International states in his book that Sly and The Family Stone’s “STAND” lp was used as reference at Motown quality control meetings in search of direction for The Jackson 5 debut Lp “ABC” .
Funk Gets Stronger | Funkadelic | (1979)
Sly on the background vocals/talk box with Roger Troutman on Rhythm Guitar. A really feel good cut!!
Guess who is the proud owner of a skit with Sly + a live perfomance of “Family Affair” on The Tony Orlando Show (1977)?! Super Rare..Not even YOU TUBE can claim that one..
1.17 | A Benefit For MLK + HAITI | ZANZIBAR
In light of the devastation as a result of the recent earthquake in Haiti, this event will also be used to raise money for the relief efforts in Haiti.
This is what Dr. King stood for. This is what we stand for. Please stand with us.
Sunday January 17, 2010
at Zanzibar
1301 5th St
Santa Monica, CA
9PM – 2AM
Donation $5
100% of door proceeds will benefit HAITI & The Martin Luther King National Memorial
In this same spirit, we also recognize the devastation that has occurred in Haiti as a result of the recent earthquake. The people of Haiti desperately need your help. Please visit The Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI) for more information on how you can assist in the relief efforts.
LINKS
MLK National Memorial -http://www.mlkmemorial.org
The Center for International Disaster Information –
http://www.cidi.org/incident/haiti-10a/
Department of State Hotline (for information on family members in Haiti) – (888) 407-4747
Unique74 Remembers.. PERCY SUTTON | REST IN PARADISE
A legend beyond words whose shoes will never be filled..Maximum Respect! Thank You for your life long dedication and service to humanity.
Note: It is a travesty that the major media outlets have not given Mr Sutton the proper recognition and coverage.
