Thursday, August 22, 2013

SLY & THE FAMILY STONE VISIT CROTON, 1968

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 Did you know that...Sly and the Family Stone were here in Croton back in 1968...we didn't: 'You're What I Wanted, Assembling the Family Stone - Northeast Public Radio 8/22/13 - "I think he was looking for good musicians, and he knew quite a few. He sees the heart of a person." That's how Cynthia Robinson, founding member of SLY & THE FAMILY STONE, characterizes the charismatic frontman's choice of backing players. READ MORE HERE http://bit.ly/1aup618
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  1. jenniferAugust 22, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    We used to go crazy when I Want to Take You Higher was played. Had to buy this record twice because my mom kept hiding it.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 22, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    1968, music video for "Everyday People" shot in part in my backyard on Woodybrook Lane, off of Mt Airy Rd in Croton.
    https://vimeo.com/25566343

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  3. UnknownDecember 27, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    Yes! Bobby!!! Your dad was a pioneer! Boom Shakalaka is the PC version...Sly sings BOO LAKA LAKA...celebrating his blackness!!!!!

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