"I was wondering if you could try identifying this song. I recorded it back in the 80s one night from KPFT in Houston, Texas.  I've been trying to figure out who it is for years.  I thought you might recognize it, perhaps."

UPDATE: As noted in the comments, it is: Slab! "Parallax Avenue"

What song is this? (Turns out it's Slab! "Parallax Avenue")

sometimes i post mashups bc im a lazy hack 

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