My top 5 no order
Not really “old school” but still didn’t get The credit it deserves imo
I like the songs you listed, but I have to ask you something pertaining to Sly and the Family Stone's, "If You Want Me To Stay."
It's one of my favorite songs by the group and although it was a long time ago, I do remember it getting radio air play (WWRL, WBLS).
Now, I couldn't afford to purchase the album back then (and I definitely couldn't afford to buy "Cashbox" or "Billboard" at that time. If I was lucky I might get to see "Jet" magazine top 20 listing for the week).
So, I have to ask you why do you feel this song is underrated? Did they play it in on your local radio stations when it came out?
From Wikipedia:
"If You Want Me to Stay" was the band's final Top 20 pop hit, and is the best-known of its post-
There's a Riot Goin' On recordings. The single reached number 12 on the
Pop Chart, and number three on the Billboard
R&B Singles Chart.
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