Sly & the Family Stone - Sly Lives! Aka The Burden Of Black Genius Soundtrack (19802886182) CD Due 9th May

“SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)” examines the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone, the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic and enigmatic Sly Stone. The film captures the band’s rise, reign and subsequent fadeout while shedding light on the unseen burden that comes with success for Black artists in America. 

The film features notable guests such as Andre 3000, D’Angelo, Chaka Khan, Q-Tip, Nile Rogers, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, George Clinton, Ruth Copeland, and Clive Davis. Additional guests include those closet to Sly, including  his  band  members  Jerry  Martini,  Greg  Errico,  Larry  Graham  and  Cynthia  Robinson  and  family Sylvette Phunne Robinson, Novena Carmel, and Sylvester Stewart Jr., who offer the best insights into Sly’s life by sharing anecdotes from their time together. 

1. Sing a Simple Song (Alternate Mix)
2. Underdog 2 Runnin' Away (Alternate Mix)
3. Trip to Your Heart (Alternate Mix) 
4. Dance To the Music (J.PERIOD Edit) 
5. M'Lady 
6. Everyday People (J.PERIOD Edit)
7. Hot Fun In The Summertime (Interlude)
8. Hot Fun In The Summertime
9. Everybody Is A Star (Mono Single Master)
10. Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
11. Thank You For Talkin' To Me. Africa (Alternative Mix)
12. Family Affair (Questlove Rhythm King Edit)
13. Runnin' Away (Alternative Mix)
14. Just Like Baby
15. Babies Makin' Babies (Interlude)
16. If You Want Me To Stay (Alternative Version)
17. Thankful n' Thoughtful (Alternate Version)
18. Family Affair (Wedding Band Interlude)
19. Can't Strain My Brain
20. Stand! (Take 1)
21. Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)