The Best of Sly & The Family Stone

Release Date: 2009

Sly & The Family Stone's The Best of (2009) compiles the band's funk anthems across two LPs of groove-heavy classics. These tracks blend psychedelic soul with militant funk rhythms, featuring Sly Stone's call-and-response vocals over bass lines that lock into hypnotic patterns.

Standout Tracks

• Dance To The Music: The infectious opener built around a simple command that becomes an irresistible groove.
• Everyday People: The unity anthem with its sing-along chorus and understated funk pocket.
• Family Affair: The drum machine-driven hit that rides a minimal, hypnotic bassline.

Mood: party, driving, uplifting, groovy

Tracklist

1. A1. Dance To The Music (3:00)
2. A2. I Want To Take You Higher (5:22)
3. A3. Family Affair (3:09)
4. A4. Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again) (4:53)
5. A5. I Get High On You (5:55)
6. B1. Stand (3:05)
7. B2. M' Lady (2:45)
8. B3. Skin I'm In (2:46)
9. B4. Everyday People (2:20)
10. B5. Sing A Simple Song (3:55)
11. C1. Hot Fun In The Summertime (2:37)
12. C2. Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey (6:02)
13. C3. Brave & Strong (3:30)
14. C4. Life (2:58)
15. C5. Everybody Is A Star (3:00)
16. D1. If You Want Me To Stay (3:06)
17. D2. (You Caught Me) Smilin' (3:00)
18. D3. Que Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be) (5:15)
19. D4. Runnin' Away (2:58)
20. D5. Family Affair (Remix) (3:53)