Song 549 ( Larry Graham & Graham Central Station - Pow )

I noticed that I had not chosen any music from the bass legend Larry Graham yet; he is the pioneer of percussive bass playing, (slap bass).
For those who are unfamiliar with his name or his music, if you have heard Sly & the Family Stone you have heard him; he was their bassist; after Sly & the Family Stone he formed this band: Graham Central Station. What has set him aside from other legendary bassists, other than his funkiness, (which is only rivaled among bassists by Bootsy Collins in my opinion), is his incredible vocal abilities. The fact that he can lay down such an impressive groove and sing that incredibly at the same time really sets him apart from the other monsters of bass in my opinion. This song is some excellent Funk music, and of course, the bass is amazing. The first time I heard this track I was amused by the "What did you expect?" sections where they played "classical opera," "Chopin, Beethoven, or Bach," and "some country funk;" just amazing how he incorporated it in the song.

Here is a mimed television performance from "Soul Train" on YouTube.

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