Sly and the Family Stone - The Best of - 2 x 180g Vinyl LPs

European Import

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 Nigger, 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)

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.