War & The Ohio Players: Say It Loud, I'm Black an' My Bank Manager's Proud
Cliff White, NME, 3 July 1976
WAR and THE OHIO PLAYERS fall into a similar category - two flash, young(ish) outfits with artistic and financial freedom and an interesting line in personal philosophy. CLIFF (I'm poor but don't call me trash) WHITE checks it out.
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