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Graham Central Station; Larry Graham Lyrics


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Three, four

Sugar!
Sugar!

On organ, on organ, yeah
I'm playing on the organ y'all
My name is Robert Sam, but my friends call me "Butch"

Dynomite, they call me Dynomite
I try with all my might, they say I'm out of sight
On my guitar, uh huh, on my guitar, yeah

On clavinet, on clavinet, playing on the clavinet, y'all
My name is
Hershel Happiness

Good God!

It's an F-U-N-K box, it's an F-U-N-K box, funk box yeah
Playing on the funk box y'all
My name is C-H-O-C-L-A-T, chocolate

Oh solikai, I am Wenual, they call me the Wiccan
I am not one of you, I will like to make you one of us
All you have to do is just "wisten" to my "wum"
Then you will know why they call me Wenual





On bass, on bass y'all, I'm playing on my funky bass y'all
My name is Larry Graham, but they call me

Overall Meaning

Now let's break down these lyrics and see what they mean. The song is essentially an introduction of each band member and their instruments. The repetition of their names and instruments serves as a way for the listener to familiarize themselves with the band and their sound. The first verse introduces Robert Sam, who plays the organ. He's nicknamed "Butch" and is described as "out of sight." This emphasizes the importance of his instrument in the band and how it contributes to their unique sound.


The second verse introduces Hershel Happiness, who plays the clavinet. He's introduced with a powerful shout of "Good God!" which emphasizes his talent and ability to create amazing sounds on his instrument. Chocolate is introduced in the third verse as the player of the "funk box," which refers to a drum machine or synthesizer used for creating groovy rhythms. Chocolate's name is spelled out and it's clear that he's a valuable member of the band.


The fourth verse is the most interesting as it introduces Wenual, who is described as a "Wiccan" and not one of "us." This could refer to the fact that he's an outsider or that his style of playing is unique and different from the other band members. He's introduced as playing the "solikai," which could either be a made-up instrument or a reference to an obscure instrument. His message of "wisten" to his "wum" is cryptic, but could hint at the idea that his sound and style is something that needs to be experienced to truly understand.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANTONIO ROSSI, VINCENZO CONSIGLIO

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@hansombrother1

I saw Larry Graham live in 1976 the next day I went and bought my first bass. I’m still playing today.

@howardcampbell6796

I bought the album and didn't stop listening till I ran out of smoke !

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@melanieanne2066

I realize every generation says this, but lets face it. The music in the 60s and 70s were EPIC!!!

@AutPen38

Every generation says it because of survivorship bias. As time elapses we forget all the complete crap that was around at the same time. For every Bach, Beethoven, or Beatles, there are hundreds of long-forgotten composers from the same era. Only the good stuff survives. There is tons of junk in today's music scene, but give it 40 years and people will speak fondly of the oldies from 2023, as the junk will have been forgotten.

@elmerkilred159

@@kevsta67 I agree 100%

@jofreeman9276

Got that right!!!!!! Jamming in Long Beach, California 3/23/2023!!!!!!! Goooooo Larry Graham and Graham Central Station. Hard to believe Larry and Drake are cousins. Why isn't Drake following after this legend?????? SMH!!!!!!!

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