Sly & The Family Stone - Best Of Sly & The Family Stone 2LP (Music On Vinyl, 180g, Audiophile, Pink Vinyl))
Sly & The Family Stone - Best Of Sly & The Family Stone 2LP (Music On Vinyl, 180g, Audiophile, Pink Vinyl))
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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 Devellopment, Beck and many others - mined Stone's back catalog 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.
SIDE A1. DANCE TO THE MUSIC2. I WANT TO TAKE YOU HIGHER 3. FAMILY AFFAIR 4. THANK YOU (FALETTINME BE MICE ELF AGIN) 5. I GET HIGH ON YOU |
SIDE B1. STAND!2. M'LADY 3. SKIN I'M IN 4. EVERYDAY PEOPLE 5. SING A SIMPLE SONG |
SIDE C1. HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME2. DON'T CALL ME NIGGER, WHITEY 3. BRAVE & STRONG 4. LIFE 5. EVERYBODY IS A STAR |
SIDE D1. IF YOU WANT ME TO STAY2. (YOU CAUGHT ME) SMILIN' 3. QUE SERA, SERA (WHATEVER WILL BE, WILL BE) 4. RUNNIN' AWAY 5. FAMILY AFFAIR (REMIX) |