The Best of Sly & the Family Stone
Sly & The Family Stone
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Release Date: 20/12/2017
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Format : LP 180 gram / Sleeve : 5mm
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Along with James Brown, Parliament and Funkadelic, Sly & the Family Stone virtually invented 1970's funk. Their fusion of R&B rhythms, infectious melodies, and psychedelia created a new pop/soul/rock hybrid. The impact of Sly's music has proven widespread and long-lasting. For instance, Motown producer Norman Whitfield patterned the label's forays into harder- driving, socially relevant material (such as The Temptations' 'Runaway Child' and 'Ball of Confusion') based on their sound. The pioneering precedent of Stone's racial, sexual, and stylistic mix, had a major influence in the 1980's on artists such as Prince and Rick James. Legions of artists from the 1990's forward - including Public Enemy, Fatboy Slim, Arrested Devellopment, Beck and many others - mined Stone's back catalogue for samples. This 20 track compilation covers all the hits & fan favourites from the 1968-1974 period. For those not familiar with Sly this 2LP set on 180 grams audiophile vinyl is a great introduction and an invitation to dig deeper into Sly & The Family Stone's catalogue.
Disc 1
1: Dance to the Music
2: I Want to Take You Higher
3: Family Affair
4: Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again)
5: I Get High On You
6: Stand
7: M'lady
8: Skin I'm In
9: Everyday People
10: Sing a Simple Song
Disc 2
1: Hot Fun in the Summertime
2: Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey
3: Brave & Strong
4: Life
5: Everybody Is a Star
6: If You Want Me to Stay
7: (You Caught Me) Smilin'
8: Que Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be)
9: Runnin' Away
10: Family Affair (Remix)