The Best Of Sly And The Family Stone - 2009 Music On Vinyl label 20-track 2LP set Reissue

Along with James Brown and Parliament-Funkadelic, Sly & the Family Stone 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 Development, 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.

The Best Of Sly and The Family Stone is available on audiophile double vinyl.

Tracklisting:

Side 1.
1. Dance To The Music   3:00
2. I Want To Take You Higher   5:22
3. Family Affair   3:09
4. Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again)   4:53
5. I Get High On You   5:55

Side 2.
1. Stand   3:05
2. M' Lady   2:45
3. Skin I'm In   2:46
4. Everyday People   2:20
5. Sing A Simple Song   3:55

Side 3.
1. Hot Fun In The Summertime   2:37
2. Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey   6:02
3. Brave & Strong   3:30
4. Life   2:58
5. Everybody Is A Star   3:00

Side 4.
1. If You Want Me To Stay   3:06
2. (You Caught Me) Smilin'   3:00
3. Que Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be)   5:15
4. Runnin' Away   2:58
5. Family Affair (Remix)   3:53