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Thread started 06/27/11 2:20pm

Aristotle

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Best Larry Graham album to start with...

With all personal opinions on his influence on Princes personal life, Larry seems to be a solid bassist.

I'm very familiar with his work with Sly, but can any fans please point me the direction of the best GCS album to check out.

Thanks biggrin

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Reply #1 posted 06/27/11 2:38pm

SPYZFAN1

Start with the 1st one GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION (1973-4)? Very funky.

RELEASE YOURSELF - Gospel funk

NOW DO YOU WANT TO DANCE? - A little disco-ish at time but still slammin.

MY RADIO SURE SOUNDS GOOD TO ME - Hiitin'.

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Reply #2 posted 06/27/11 3:02pm

Aristotle

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Cool. Thanks a lot!

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Reply #3 posted 06/27/11 3:02pm

Zannaloaf

Now Do-You-Wanta-Dance


Really solid GCS anthology too.

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Reply #4 posted 06/27/11 3:37pm

Aristotle

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Zannaloaf said:

Now Do-You-Wanta-Dance


Really solid GCS anthology too.

Listening to the samples now on Amazon. Funky stuff! Thanks Zannaloaf.

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Reply #5 posted 06/27/11 3:37pm

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SPYZFAN1 said:

Start with the 1st one GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION (1973-4)? Very funky.

RELEASE YOURSELF - Gospel funk

NOW DO YOU WANT TO DANCE? - A little disco-ish at time but still slammin.

MY RADIO SURE SOUNDS GOOD TO ME - Hiitin'.

^^ nod


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Now your words don't mean a thing.
I don't give a damn if you ever loved me..."

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Reply #6 posted 06/27/11 8:52pm

phunkdaddy

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Which album is Ain't No Fun To Me on?

I have Ain't No Doubt About It , Mirror, and Don't U Wanna Dance

Don't laugh at my funk
This funk is a serious joint
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Reply #7 posted 06/28/11 3:06am

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phunkdaddy said:

Which album is Ain't No Fun To Me on?

I have Ain't No Doubt About It , Mirror, and Don't U Wanna Dance

Graham Central Station


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I don't give a damn if you ever loved me..."

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Reply #8 posted 06/28/11 6:22am

freedomrider

GCS 2000

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Reply #9 posted 06/28/11 10:32am

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freedomrider said:

GCS 2000

Although I like it for the most part, it is way too "Prince" with the recycled music.

I do like the updated version of "We've Been Waiting" ("Intro").

"Groove On" is my favorite track. music


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Reply #10 posted 06/28/11 12:54pm

Aristotle

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Thanks for the suggestions everyone! biggrin

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Reply #11 posted 06/28/11 6:45pm

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chocolate1 said:

phunkdaddy said:

Which album is Ain't No Fun To Me on?

I have Ain't No Doubt About It , Mirror, and Don't U Wanna Dance

Graham Central Station

thank u

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Reply #12 posted 07/03/11 3:33pm

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Yep. The original GCS albums from 1973-1978 are essential funk albums. Anything after that is really rather pathetic IMO. Release Yourself (1974) is probably the quintessential one IMO.

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Reply #13 posted 07/03/11 3:38pm

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SPYZFAN1 said:

Start with the 1st one GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION (1973-4)? Very funky.

RELEASE YOURSELF - Gospel funk

NOW DO YOU WANT TO DANCE? - A little disco-ish at time but still slammin.

MY RADIO SURE SOUNDS GOOD TO ME - Hiitin'.

I have these on 8-track! biggrin


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Your lies, they cut me.
Now your words don't mean a thing.
I don't give a damn if you ever loved me..."

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