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Baker's Dozen

Artists discuss the 13 records that shaped their lives

4. Sly & The Family Stone‘Family Affair’

It’s hard to choose just one [Sly & The Family Stone] song but today, it’s this one. Each member holding down their part, knowing their piece of this puzzle, is worthy of being on its own and taking flight at any time. Political, social honesty wrapped up in a helluva good time. Hearing this song or any of their songs for the first time made me want to explore more freedom in constructing songs. They paid no mind to a three minute rule.

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