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Sly & The Family Stone

There's a Riot Goin' On: 50th Anniversary

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50 funky years of this soul-strewn, politically-savvy classic that shows no sign of ageing nor of slowing down.

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Sly Stone

Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)

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Very limited *signed* special edition hardback book in deluxe case (500 only) - strictly 1 per customer - £125.00
Sly’s public years (and excess) are legendary.
SLY LIVES! (AKA The Burden Of Black Genius) (OST)
  1. Sing a Simple Song (Alternate Mix)
  2. Family Affair (Questlove Rhythm King Edit)
  3. Underdog
  4. Runnin' Away (Alternate Mix)
  5. Trip to Your Heart (Alternate Mix)
  6. Just Like a Baby
  7. Dance to the Music (JPERIOD Edit)
  8. Babies Makin' Babies (Interlude)
  9. M'Lady
  10. If You Want Me to Stay (Alternate Version)
  11. Everyday People (JPERIOD Edit)
  12. Thankful n' Thoughtful (Alternate Version)
  13. Hot Fun in the Summertime (Interlude)
  14. Family Affair (Wedding Band Interlude)
  15. Hot Fun in the Summertime
  16. Can't Strain My Brain
  17. Everybody Is a Star (Mono Single Master)
  18. Stand! (Take 1
  19. Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
  20. Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)

Sly & The Family Stone

SLY LIVES! (AKA The Burden Of Black Genius) (OST)

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  • very limited 2LP

    Released: 9th May 2025

    £29.99
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  • CD

    Released: 9th May 2025

    £13.99
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“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.