SLY LIVES! (Aka the Burden of Black Genius)

'SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)' is the companion album to the documentary on the life and career of Sly Stone directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson. The film made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2025 with the official trailer being released on the same day. The soundtrack features not only the band's signature hits but also rare and previously unreleased alternate versions, along with three new edits by Questlove and Brooklyn-based DJ, remixer, and hip-hop producer J.Period.

Disc 1
1: Sing a Simple Song (Alternate Mix)
2: Underdog
3: Trip to Your Heart (Alternate Mix)
4: Dance to the Music (J.PERIOD Edit)
5: M'lady
6: Everyday People (J.PERIOD Edit)
7: Hot Fun in the Summertime (Interlude)
8: Hot Fun in the Summertime
9: Everybody Is a Star (Mono Single Master)
10: Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
11: Thank You for Talkin' to Me, Africa (Alternate Mix)

Disc 2
1: Family Affair (Questlove Rhythm King Edit)
2: Runnin' Away (Alternate Mix)
3: Just Like a Baby
4: Babies Makin' Babies (Interlude)
5: If You Want Me to Stay (Alternate Version)
6: Thankful N' Thoughtful (Alternate Version)
7: Family Affair (Wedding Band Interlude)
8: Can't Strain My Brain
9: Stand! (Take 1)
10: Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)

Number of Discs: 2

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