barry manilow

[Oscar]

I believe it is a reference to Malcolm X.  During his teen years, he was a
restroom attendant at the Roseland  Ballroom.  He became friends with a lot
of musicians while working there.  I highly recommend reading "The
Autobiography of Malcolm X".  It is one of the best books I have read.

On 3/1/06, giarc iksoknihcram <peeralacks at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> in the song (1976?) jump shout boogie<
> what's with the line (slip the talcum to me, malcolm)?
> don't own the gravity guide(s)
> havent been told the connection.
> someone
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