and I don't think many people realized this.

That back then you could cross over doing R&B - take Aretha, the Tempts and Marvin as examples. It didn't have to be about crossing your sound over... that's a pretty powerful punch you have there sir cause that's a huge illuminating fact.

That and comparing him to Sly - I get that all day. Hmm.. wow.

Thanks for that - see that's why having you cats around is so needed.

Learn em man.