Was at a local night club one night when this song come on (1969). 3/4 of us (about 200) went outside in the street singing "I Want to Take You Higher" repeatedly. Yes , we were all stoned. Now I'm an old man living in retirement. Man! The years went by fast.
When one could go to a concert and enjoy the great musicians and the people around you were enjoying the music. There was a time when we did act civilize towards one another.
It's hearsay, I wasn't there, but Sly was the first person to publish and introduce the public to a new reality.. interracial band.. a band that featured women who played horns in addition to being the best background singers ..Sly was the man. there you go .
At 24.5 seconds this awesome thing made of bass and brimstone comes in, low, rumbling, threatening. WoW! Sly had more soul than any man to walk the earth and in my humble opinion, is the greatest composer of modern time. Spot on every time. Did it all with family and friends. He didn't scour the earth looking for the best instramentalists of the day. They all made do with what they had. Of course with Larry Grahm (Mr Slap Bass) and Cynthia on the horn it aint like he was hurting for talent!
first concert i ever saw 14yrs old climbed out window from the bronx me and shorty hopped the train to the garden paided off ticket ters met a nice girl got a feel a kiss i was in heaven mom kicked my ass next day ---was worth it lol