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Ann Hutton's avatar

Cowabunga! Such a great arrangement. And of course, that rich velvet voice. So glad you put this out there in the world. XXX

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Bar Scott's avatar

thank you, Ann. Tony knocked my socks off when he sent the tracks back with his voice rather than his bass. Holy camoli! What a blast. What a great song. What perfect lyrics. While I was writing this blog I listened to Sly's version. Kapow! On my feet again. So great!

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Julie's avatar

Can you share this? Would love to hear (Thanks Ann!)

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Bar Scott's avatar

What do you want shared, Julie? Happy to share whatever it is.

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Bar Scott's avatar

In case this is what you wanted, Sly’s version https://youtu.be/YUUhDoCx8zc?si=-2Ey7KYHxPDU_iT5

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John Alan's avatar

If I can sing Neil Young, then you can sing Sky And The Family Stone. I love your version’s interpretation of the bass drone that is presented in in the original. Larry Graham is my favorite bassist, and I always thought it was very cool that such a virtuoso would tame his playing down to that rhythmic but monotonal bass line. Well done, Bar Scott.

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Bar Scott's avatar

You give me courage, John. Thank you. And of course, you're right, but you know what I'm sayin'...easy to wreck a great song... :)

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rohn bayes's avatar

great story / i looked up sly's song and played it https://youtu.be/YUUhDoCx8zc?si=HEEZS1SR9eomDb-b i like your version too obviously done with alot of respect and admiration

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Bar Scott's avatar

Hi Rohn, Thanks for finding that link for me. I'll add it to the on-line post. Such a great song. Phew. And Saturday was fabulous.

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Joy Askew's avatar

loving this! I was gonna ask if you had sung the bass notes ....but now I see it was someone called Tony!

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Bar Scott's avatar

your friend and mine! A brilliant stroke of his. Was listening to you the other day and am always blown away. Thanks for that.

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Roberta Lee Scott (called Lee)'s avatar

Love Everyday people! Not one I’ve heard before ‘cause I don’t listen to music on the radio

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Bar Scott's avatar

Hi Lee! Thank you. This one's a classic. Glad you could hear my version at least. Sly's is incredible.

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Doris Dembosky's avatar

What a treat! Maybe we should practice "Everyday People" to sing on our next "No Kings" march!

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Bar Scott's avatar

that would be VERY fun! Thank you, Doris. As always. Love.

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rohn bayes's avatar

yes and ' raise your voice' https://mosemusica.bandcamp.com/album/medicine-women music makes magic happen

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Bar Scott's avatar

Listening now…

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rohn bayes's avatar

it's more of a chant than a song

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Bar Scott's avatar

Yes

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Kirsti BG's avatar

Oh wonderful to hear this! It’s been a while. I’m sad Sly has left this world and love reading and hearing your post today. xxOO

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Bar Scott's avatar

Me too. Hard life for him but he gave us all he had. Brilliant man. Thank you for everything. ❤️

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Savitri Sarah Nelson's avatar

Oh wow, Bar! Yes 🫶🏻💓🙌🏻

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Bar Scott's avatar

Thank you, Sarah. 😑

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Julie's avatar

And so on and so on and scoobeedoobeedoobee ... Absolutely, I am everyday people.

Nice one Bar, I so agree! Great song and I love your version with limited instrumental, wow.

Julie Rodgers (yip, it is me)

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Bar Scott's avatar

😀hi Julie! Thank you. I’m glad you like it. Sure was a fun one to do!

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Becky Brenton's avatar

Love your arrangement and it made me happy to listen!🎶

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Bar Scott's avatar

That's great to hear, Becky. Thank you.

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