Sly & The Family Stone - The Best Of (MOVLP125) 2 LP Set

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

180 gram audiophile vinyl

1. Dance To The Music
2. I Want To Take You Higher
3. Family Affair
4. Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again)
5. I Get High On You
6. Stand!
7. M'Lady
8. Skin I'm In
9. Everyday People
10. Sing a Simple Song
11. Hot Fun In The Summertime
12. Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey
13. Brave & Strong
14. Life
15. Everybody Is a Star
16. If You Want Me To Stay
17. (You Caught Me) Smilin'
18. Que Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)
19. Runnin' Away
20. Family Affair - Remix