This is for those (Millennials or Gen-Y) that think Vampire Weekend was the first band to incorporate African music elements into American pop music.  But seriously, this is for those (Gen-X and Boomers) that think Paul Simon was the first to use African music in pop.  Thirteen years before Simon’s much-vaunted Graceland was released, Fleetwood Mac’s Bob Welch, Mick Fleetwood and the McVies were dabbling in African-influenced pop music.  As Exhibit A, we give you their 1973 song, Forever (penned and sung by Bob Welch) off of their fine album Mystery to Me.  Listen in and hear, amongst other things, juju elements a la the great King Sunny Ade.  Bob Welch, you are missed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiavWgXBI3A