Product Description
180 gram audiophile vinyl / FEATURING: 'FAMILY AFFAIR', 'DANCE TO THE MUSIC', 'STAND!', 'EVERYDAY PEOPLE', 'LIFE', 'HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME', 'EVERYBODY IS A STAR' AND MANY MORE / LIMITED EDITION ON TRANSPARENT PINK VINYL
About the Artist
Along with James Brown and Parliament-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 Stone 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 Development, Beck and many others - mined Stone's back catalogue for samples. For those not familiar with Sly this 2LP set is a great introduction and an invitation to dig deeper into Sly & The Family Stone's catalogue. This 20 track compilation covers all the hits & fan favourites from the 1968-1974 period. The Best Of Sly and The Family Stone is now available as a limited edition on transparent pink vinyl. Also available on 180 gm vinyl: Dance To The Music / There's A Riot Goin' On / Fresh. Tracklist: Side A: 1. Dance To The Music 2. I Want To Take You Higher 3. Family Affair 4. Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) 5. I Get High On You Side B: 1. Stand! 2. M'Lady 3. Skin I'm In 4. Everyday People 5. Sing A Simple Song Side C: 1. Hot Fun In The Summertime 2. Don't Call Me Ni**er, Whitey 3. Brave & Strong 4. Life 5. Everybody Is A Star Side D: 1. If You Want Me To Stay 2. (You Caught Me) Smilin' 3. Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) 4. Runnin' Away 5. Family Affair (Remix)