SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE – Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) Original Soundtrack – 2LP – Vinyl

Description

2LP – Black Vinyl.

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 bands 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, DAngelo, 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 Slys life by sharing anecdotes from their time together.

Tracklist:

SIDE A
1. Sing a Simple Song (Alternate Mix)
2. Underdog
3. Trip to Your Heart (Alternate Mix)
4. Dance to the Music (J.PERIOD Edit)
5. MLady

SIDE B
1. Everyday People (J.PERIOD Edit)
2. Hot Fun in the Summertime (Interlude)
3. Hot Fun in the Summertime
4. Everybody Is a Star (Mono Single Master)
5. Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
6. Thank You for Talkin to Me, Africa (Alternate Mix)

SIDE C
1. Family Affair (Questlove Rhythm King Edit)
2. Runnin Away (Alternate Mix)
3. Just Like a Baby
4. Babies Makin Babies (Interlude)
5. If You Want Me to Stay (Alternate Version)

SIDE D
1. Thankful n Thoughtful (Alternate Version)
2. Family Affair (Wedding Band Interlude)
3. Cant Strain My Brain
4. Stand! (Take 1)
5. Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)