HERE COMES THE SONG

There is more fluidity about Ferrell's singing but there is still a regular dip into her repertoire of long-held notes or octave cascades

Musically, John Wayne Gacy, Jr. is one of his simplest pieces. But it is expressed with an exceedingly rare degree of grace and empathy

Originally titled Jock-A-Mo, the song perhaps pre-dates its first recording and is considered emblematic of New Orleans

To comprehend the nasty buzz of that song the listener must appreciate the jubilant inclusivity of Sly And The Family Stone’s earlier music