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Sly Stone, You Really Got Me, Fantastic Kinks Cover
Sly Stone, I can safely say, is the funkiest man ever born in Texas. Ray Davies, the mastermind behind the Kinks, was born of a more dainty British cloth. Don’t get me wrong, Ray’s rebellious awesomeness cannot be questioned, but there is no doubt that he is crumpet eating, village green strolling, nostalgia reflecting English…
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Al Green, Tired of Being Alone
Happy Tuesday everybody, part 83 of my countdown is all about soul. In fact the rest of the week is soul week here at williesimpson.com. I officially kick things off with Al Green’s soulful classic, “Tired of Being Alone,” from his 1971 LP, Al Green Gets Next to You. This song is like a bridge…