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 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 catalog 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.

Tracklisting:

A1 Dance To The Music 2:58
A2 I Want To Take You Higher 5:20
A3 Family Affair 3:05
A4 Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) 4:52
A5 I Get High On You 3:14

B1 Stand! 3:01
B2 M'Lady 2:46
B3 Skin I'm In 2:54
B4 Everyday People 2:20
B5 Sing A Simple Song 3:56

C1 Hot Fun In The Summertime 2:42
C2 Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey 5:59
C3 Brave & Strong 3:30
C4 Life 3:01
C5 Everybody Is A Star 3:00

D1 If You Want Me To Stay 2:58
D2 (You Caught Me) Smilin' 2:53
D3 Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) 5:22
D4 Runnin' Away 2:56
D5 Family Affair (Remix) 3:48

Catalog # : MOVLP125
Barcode : 5099747175817
Format : LP, 180 gram
Sleeve : 5mm