Sly & The Family Stone Live at Tokyo Jazz Festival 2008

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  • Track list:
    1. Dance To The Music
    2. Family Affair
    3. Sing A Simple Song
    4. Stand!
    5. If You Want Me To Stay
    6. I Want To Take You Higher
    Sly Stone - vocals, keyboards
    Rose Stone - vocals, keyboards
    Lisa Banks "Stone" - vocals
    Anthony Stead - vocals
    Cynthia Robinson - vocals, trumpet
    Mike Rinta - trombone
    Jerry Martini - sax
    Tony Yates - guitar
    Pete Yates - bass
    Remillion "Spider" Dubose - drums
    Recorded live at Tokyo Jazz Festival 2008
    #SlyAndTheFamilyStone was an American band from San Francisco. Active from 1966 to 1983, it was pivotal in the development of #funk, #soul, rock, and psychedelic music. Its core line-up was led by singer-songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist Sly Stone, and included Stone's brother and singer/guitarist Freddie Stone, sister and singer/keyboardist Rose Stone, trumpeter Cynthia Robinson, drummer Greg Errico, saxophonist Jerry Martini, and bassist Larry Graham. It was the first major American rock group to have a racially integrated, male and female lineup.
    Formed in 1966, the group's music synthesized a variety of disparate musical genres to help pioneer the emerging "psychedelic soul" sound. They released a series of Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hits such as "Dance to the Music" (1968), "Everyday People" (1968), and "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" (1969), as well as critically acclaimed albums such as Stand! (1969), which combined pop sensibility with social commentary. In the 1970s, it transitioned into a darker and less commercial funk sound on releases such as There's a Riot Goin' On (1971) and Fresh (1973), proving as influential as their early work. By 1975, drug problems and interpersonal clashes led to dissolution, though Sly continued to record and tour with a new rotating lineup under the name "Sly and the Family Stone" until drug problems forced his effective retirement in 1987.
    The work of Sly and the Family Stone greatly influenced the sound of subsequent American funk, pop, soul, R&B, and hip hop music. Music critic Joel Selvin wrote, "there are two types of black music: black music before Sly Stone, and black music after Sly Stone". In 2010, they were ranked 43rd in Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, and three of their albums are included on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sly_and...
    www.slystonemusic.com/
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Komentáře • 928

  • @3kneeboi
    @3kneeboi Před 8 měsíci +23

    We all miss this kind of music.....please bring it back. Real musicians, real talent, pure genius at work.

    • @rodtrues1
      @rodtrues1 Před 7 měsíci

      I agree with ya, but bands/groups like this, name 5 now, not to mention that changed the game much less, Give Sly Stone his 🌸 ?

  • @j3dr905
    @j3dr905 Před 9 měsíci +37

    One of the greatest bands ever. It makes me incredibly happy to know that Sly Stone recently got clean and seems to be doing well

    • @shaaronie
      @shaaronie Před 2 měsíci

      Oh man! That is so great to hear. Thanks for the update?!

    • @kevinpurcell2093
      @kevinpurcell2093 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Really? Great to hear that & I hope he takes life one day at a time. Recovery is possible.

  • @freefallin7304
    @freefallin7304 Před 2 lety +2

    I had no TV until I was 4, 5 yr s old
    I was gifted a record player at age 5 by my neighbor. A suitcase record player.
    It was 1969 ish. My Dad played all genres of music all the time.
    Music was our house. I wanted Sly and the Family Stone Music for Christmas.
    He got me the Album. Fast Forward, Me age 15. Prince entered my Ear.
    He I follow to this day even so he was taken from us. To know that Sly and the Family were his inspiration it all fits, it's not a puzzle, it's real. The amount of joy can't be measured, all I have is gratitude - I thank you.

  • @kimmccabe1422
    @kimmccabe1422 Před 2 lety +17

    I was 12 years old. White girl in a white world BUT thanks to my mom and her search for something groovier, i found Sly! And I've never been the same. Dig it!

  • @kristennoelle9447
    @kristennoelle9447 Před 2 lety +10

    My mom went to school with Sylvester at Vallejo high! She always says she knew a legend!🙏💜

  • @jameskerry41
    @jameskerry41 Před 2 lety +86

    Maurice White of Earth Wind and Fire always mentioned Sly Stone as being his biggest inspiration and patterned his sound after him

    • @m.b.2153
      @m.b.2153 Před 2 lety +12

      Prince was also inspired by Sly ! ❤

    • @carmenortiz8519
      @carmenortiz8519 Před 2 lety +5

      Stoned 4ever!

    • @johnbenjamin2703
      @johnbenjamin2703 Před 2 lety +1

      SLY DROPPED SEEDS FOR EVERYBODY TO FOLLOW EXCEPT FOR THE DRUGS..
      BUT AS U SEE HE OUTLIVED MANY AN
      ARTIST....NOW THATS BEING TRUE TO THYSELF SLY WAS AND IS A FOX!!!!
      HARD TO CATCH HIM!!!! STILL IN 2022
      jb.shalom

    • @katwomanfour5261
      @katwomanfour5261 Před 2 lety +3

      I had at least 5 of their albums
      Hey sky you doing fine. You've come this far don't stop now.
      God bless you all 🙏✝️
      Things were different back then we all loved and spot great musicians. It's different today.
      We were all old school and it was the best gen
      🕊️✌️☮️
      Peace and love that's what it was all about.

    • @jimmysapien9961
      @jimmysapien9961 Před 2 lety

      @@johnbenjamin2703 I see

  • @thpmasperry1179
    @thpmasperry1179 Před rokem +11

    Where it all started THANK YOU SLY FUNK FOREVER

  • @CheckMate657879
    @CheckMate657879 Před 11 měsíci +15

    In the Fall of 1967, I was a freshman at UC Berkeley. Sly was still living in his hometown, Vallejo, CA,. He had a Saturday afternoon radio show at the SF Bay Area station KDIA. I tuned in each Saturday. He released the single of Dance to the Music while he was working there. I was listening the very Saturday he announced his last show; due to the overwhelming success of Dance to the Music, he'd be going on tour. I was crushed that he wouldn't be doing the show, the very pinnacle of my Saturday afternoons, but thrilled for the band's success. So, I loved Sly Stone long before he blew up. I listened to every Sly Stone album I had every single day, and imagined the band playing those songs, L-I-V-E, with me in the audience straight grooving.

  • @Mike383HK
    @Mike383HK Před 2 lety +163

    One of the greatest bands ever. Sly had a message and he delivered it loud and clear. We need it back right now.

  • @vernonbrooks6890
    @vernonbrooks6890 Před 9 měsíci +15

    Its a beautiful thing watching Sly's niece Lisa look at him while hes singing with tremendous love, pride and admiration what a huge treat this is to anyone who grew uo with this message of love as a part of sound track to their life.
    💞🌹🎶🎵🎶🌹💞

  • @MMm-zt5dq
    @MMm-zt5dq Před rokem +12

    GOD bless this loving man of GOD. He never seen a color of a persons skin. His tone could set the world loving each other. Remember listening from 60'. 1 st class act man and person. Ms Cynthia rest in GOD' hands, Loved you.

  • @richardtucker9220
    @richardtucker9220 Před 10 měsíci +5

    I saw them at the West Palm Beach Festival in 1970. They were Absolutely Amazing.

  • @JustAThought155
    @JustAThought155 Před 2 lety +12

    See what happens when you write tunes like Dance To The Music and Wanna Take You Higher with skill and talent…the songs NEVER GROW OLD!!! We are STILL jumping up and dancing when these classics are played!!! Man!!! This sounds beyond great!!!

  • @SuperBillybob53
    @SuperBillybob53 Před 3 lety +5

    I've not seen this before. Very hard to watch. A superstar addict in plain sight. So sad. I was in a band in the 70's we opened for Sly in San Jose,Ca. He was two hours late and could not play. Totally smashed and incoherent. Surprised he is still alive. As a recovering alcoholic. I know the dance. God Bless him and care for him. Incredible band.

  • @Suri-A_
    @Suri-A_ Před 2 lety +87

    Oh my GOD just when I thought Sly wasn't there! Sly comes outta no where! It just felt so good too see Mr .Sly Stone the slickest of all the slickest on the world most incredible lyricist, musician, vocalist, just a beautiful human being. I just honestly love that man!

    • @michaelrisman3199
      @michaelrisman3199 Před 2 lety +6

      Katy I am one of the millions who gets it like you do.

    • @jeannemask
      @jeannemask Před rokem +3

      At least in your mind if you want to be! Stand!

    • @JodyBreezethc
      @JodyBreezethc Před rokem +1

      You know Boosie Collins stole Sly's Style and finesse!!

    • @elcastigador3270
      @elcastigador3270 Před rokem

      That is why they call him Sly,

    • @dorandacolbert5973
      @dorandacolbert5973 Před rokem +2

      @@JodyBreezethc He didn't steal, maybe copied, cause Sly still got it.

  • @dyrldouglas2087
    @dyrldouglas2087 Před 8 měsíci +8

    One of the greatest bands of ANY era & crossed over into so many genre. Sly was WAY ahead of his time. I saw him on Shindig in 66.

  • @tonymusolino2369
    @tonymusolino2369 Před 3 lety +28

    Damn I miss this kind of music. 🙏🏼

    • @321snoot
      @321snoot Před 3 lety +4

      Good thing we have recordings of the old stuff because, as the cliche goes, they just don't make 'em like they used to, Tony, and you know that, too. This is music from a bygone era, but I never stop listening to this old stuff. Guess I'm old (63)!!

    • @tonymusolino2369
      @tonymusolino2369 Před 3 lety +1

      321snoot ...I’m 62 so yea, I hear ya.

  • @michaelmccurry9947
    @michaelmccurry9947 Před 4 lety +175

    Thank you Cynthia for all those years!!! RIP Angel with a Trumpet !!!!!

    • @lucguenette7534
      @lucguenette7534 Před 2 lety +4

      well said Michael

    • @siscoismyhomey
      @siscoismyhomey Před 2 lety +7

      I love how she still belts it like it's 1969, so awesome.

    • @michaelrisman3199
      @michaelrisman3199 Před 2 lety +12

      Cynthia was so beautiful and loyal.I love her and celebrate her memory often.Talk about a cool chick ! When she said "All the squares go home" nobody was leaving a show like that but all the squares got hipper that night for sure.

    • @djstorm40
      @djstorm40 Před rokem +3

      Oh no,Cynthia passed?...wow...rest in rhythm sis.

    • @50msns82
      @50msns82 Před 10 měsíci +1

      My first celebrity crush was Cynthia.

  • @deborahchouinard7175
    @deborahchouinard7175 Před 2 lety +42

    Oh my God! I didn’t know this existed until today. I’m so happy to hear you again Sly.

    • @michaelrisman3199
      @michaelrisman3199 Před 2 lety +6

      Wasnt it a thrill,I thought Roses daughter did amazing and Cynthia just thrilled any crowd with her playing chops and screaming chops.

    • @michelleshaw1211
      @michelleshaw1211 Před rokem +3

      I know my hearts in my throat, tears in my eyes. Real MUSIC, you feel, you sing, you move, it's Sly and the Family Stone. So GREAT to see them again. 💞✌️🎶🔥

  • @jamesgriffiths7120
    @jamesgriffiths7120 Před 2 lety +2

    Love ,love love. As a white woman , I grew up listening to all the great black artists.Listening to Sly again is wonderful.

    • @CheckMate657879
      @CheckMate657879 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Why do people have to say how old they are or what race they are? White people around the world loved Sly Stone and he was especially received in his own country - Sly was like Jimi Hendrix but funky. If you were alive during the period Sly was famous, you should already know those facts.

  • @myklmusic
    @myklmusic Před 3 lety +43

    When I first heard Dance To The Music in the 7th Grade I went nuts like EveryOne else. I was 13.
    I'm 68 now, still loving this, and still a Performing Musician mySelf.
    Rock on.

  • @miker9101
    @miker9101 Před 2 lety +35

    Some of the best music of the '70s came from these guys.

  • @geminiair151
    @geminiair151 Před rokem +3

    I was two years old when Sly and da Family Stone came out I believe in 1966 my mom and dad played Family Affair so much because in those days there were actually family’s..I love all of the Stone Family and Band Family music🎧 “purE jewelS💎✨💫

  • @tomcoryell
    @tomcoryell Před 3 lety +88

    I was a white kid in midwestern suburbia in the late ‘60’s, early ‘70’s. Sly and the Family Stone made life bearable for me. It is so beautiful to hear and see this music still played! This music has always brought me hope when I felt the most hopeless.

  • @frankmcnab522
    @frankmcnab522 Před 10 měsíci +4

    The amount of joy and instruction Sly Stone brought to the world ,music and humanity should not be dismissed he’s a badass thank you sir

  • @thedave5748
    @thedave5748 Před 2 lety +25

    Stand is one the greatest songs ever....

    • @MrTPain
      @MrTPain Před 2 lety

      "and a giant beside him about to fall 🎶"

    • @tyronemiddleton553
      @tyronemiddleton553 Před 2 lety

      Stan is great Stan is a greatest song but yet it is it the only time you got to stand against what keeps me from being yourself once you be yourself you staying again

    • @tyronemiddleton553
      @tyronemiddleton553 Před 2 lety

      Have you stand against opposition discount Donnie may you can be used to stand against lucky you from me and you stand his baby son you staying at the bu that is the greatest song cuz you can't be nothing but you

    • @MrTPain
      @MrTPain Před 2 lety

      @@tyronemiddleton553 Tyrone slow down and say what you trying to say slow down cuz my little brother's name is Tyrone just take a nice woosah then say what you trying to say,...... relax nbs
      I am being sincere.

    • @MrTPain
      @MrTPain Před 2 lety

      @@tyronemiddleton553 💥✌🏾

  • @richgleason3793
    @richgleason3793 Před 3 lety +55

    I was lucky in Summer of 1967 to see this band play after hours (2-6am) in a funky club in San Mateo, CA, just a few months before they hit it big. My musician friends and I were literally blown away. They played for four hours straight! There were bar fights and even a short power outage, but nothing stopped this band. Definitely destined for greatness!

    • @kimrivers8605
      @kimrivers8605 Před rokem +3

      Excellent! 👍👏

    • @bluehawkdreamer
      @bluehawkdreamer Před rokem +2

      Yes I saw them at Frenchies in Hayward and danced my ass off at about that same time!!!! So lucky

    • @groksr
      @groksr Před rokem

      What club in San Mateo I might have been there

    • @leschab
      @leschab Před 11 měsíci

      great story, dude. Thanks for sharing.

    • @richgleason3793
      @richgleason3793 Před 11 měsíci

      @@groksr It was called Easy Street, then The Fireside (or maybe vice-versa...) I hope you were there!

  • @curtisclark13
    @curtisclark13 Před 3 lety +55

    He’s old but he’s still in there!!!!! He looks so genuinely happy to be onstage....what a gift!!!! From way out here my man, you are still loved. 🤟🤓

    • @modernretroradio993
      @modernretroradio993 Před rokem +3

      Sly had lost none of his range by this point.

    • @blancamiranda778
      @blancamiranda778 Před rokem +2

      Hes old an so am I...still smoking and this was awhile ago but I love him🕶💽🎤

  • @ericplummer4089
    @ericplummer4089 Před rokem +3

    From my childhood to now 61, sly, cynthia, rose, jerry and all the family will always be at the top of my catalogue!!!
    You too mr. Graham!

  • @KeithDMitchell
    @KeithDMitchell Před 3 lety +3

    Real People, Living Real Lives, Playing some Real-Soulful Music in TRUTH,...What more could anyone ask for in this Life???...THANK The LORD for THE FAMILY STONE,....and of course,...MR. SYLVESTER STEWART!!!!,....GOD BLESS THEM< Always!!!

  • @BALARPANSA
    @BALARPANSA Před 3 lety +145

    the band will forever be an icon. RIP Cynthia Robinson

    • @SuperBillybob53
      @SuperBillybob53 Před 3 lety +12

      I was so happy to Sista Rose in Elton Johns Band a few years back in Las Vegas. What a Class Act Elton John is for giving her some work. He did not need to do that. That's respect.

    • @howardmanley3388
      @howardmanley3388 Před 2 lety +7

      I pray she knew the Lord , so many of them don’t, Only god knows for sure….✅🙏

    • @paulodelorios8482
      @paulodelorios8482 Před 2 lety +3

      @@howardmanley3388 I believe she did. Many of us was raised in the church. Aint nobody going to hell. This is hell quiet as its kept!

    • @blackmore4
      @blackmore4 Před 2 lety +2

      @@howardmanley3388 I hope she didn't.

    • @carmenortiz8519
      @carmenortiz8519 Před 2 lety +3

      Oh my Cynthia! Didn't know that she has gone yonder! Rest in Musica!

  • @sheinFL
    @sheinFL Před rokem +28

    They're so good! 50 yrs later I still love these songs 😍 Sly's neice Lisa, is a great singer. Love all of them.

  • @johnbenjamin2703
    @johnbenjamin2703 Před 2 lety +12

    MAN ITS AMAZING TO SEE HERE SLY
    HE OUTLIVED JAMES BROWN (RIP)
    MICHAEL JACKSON (RIP)
    PRINCE. (RIP)
    AND SLY WENT THROUGH THE
    SUBSTANCE ABUSE TRIP FOR OVER
    40 YEARS AGO...HE SLY IS SO BLESSED
    TRULY YOU ARE SLY!!!!!
    jb.shalom

  • @jimbeaux4988
    @jimbeaux4988 Před 2 lety +65

    Bravo to the mixer!
    Everybody on stage is just killing it.

  • @swisscottage1070
    @swisscottage1070 Před 3 lety +97

    Cynthia still playing the trumpet and shouting out.. go girl ..R.I.P

    • @rb032682
      @rb032682 Před 3 lety +5

      😔

    • @shaymeyers2542
      @shaymeyers2542 Před 3 lety +9

      That's what I was saying. She's the innovator during that time. A woman playing a trumpet. Out of sight 🤣🤣🤣😊😊👍

    • @fawltytenor
      @fawltytenor Před 2 lety +3

      She was such a BOSS. Hardly ever missed a note back in day, she was so good. With only one trumpet, ain't no place to hide either.

  • @Capgpro1
    @Capgpro1 Před 3 lety +14

    These everyday people made this feel like a family affair. They made me stand and dance to the music while they sang a simple song. They took me higher and I wanted them to stay.

    • @RayPaganJr
      @RayPaganJr Před 3 lety +2

      If you want me to stay then play it again.

  • @mckinleyreddick9279
    @mckinleyreddick9279 Před 2 lety +30

    Sly's music is part of the soundtrack of my life and so glad about it

  • @dennisgormley6123
    @dennisgormley6123 Před 26 dny +1

    I was 11 years old, Sly changed my world!

  • @KuttyJoe
    @KuttyJoe Před 2 lety +65

    Sly was still sounding good. The whole band was sounding great. I didn't know they were still performing as a band by this point. Sly is an absolute legend. So awesome. Sly is one of the founding fathers of funk.

    • @chrishepburn1503
      @chrishepburn1503 Před 2 lety +6

      One of the founding fathers?!?!. He IS the founding father.

    • @KuttyJoe
      @KuttyJoe Před 2 lety +1

      @@chrishepburn1503 Haha. No doubt man. I'm good with that.

    • @babuddha
      @babuddha Před 2 lety +1

      In the mid 2000s Sly made a coupla few appearances... positive the live show in Tokyo was a big payday. Around the same time, you might still find a few gigs on the tube in which Sly was sitting in with George and the P-Funk crew.

    • @PAPAROBBIE
      @PAPAROBBIE Před 2 lety +3

      @@chrishepburn1503 Nah. The funk was being created before Sly was doing his thing but he certainly helped to help to shape it into what it eventually became.

    • @chrishepburn1503
      @chrishepburn1503 Před 2 lety

      @@PAPAROBBIE By who then?. The only other artist would be James Brown but it wasn't funk like Sly. His had elements of funk but Sly took to the next level.

  • @primusmossjr
    @primusmossjr Před rokem +9

    This band is still GREAT!!!! Sly and Family's older but still got the magic!!! The mostly Japanese audience was highly kind and supportive! A Beautiful Thang!!! That's what music's all about. Everyone can love share and enjoy it in the same room, no matter the culture. It brings people together in a good way!

  • @saltydog4443
    @saltydog4443 Před 4 lety +336

    Sly and the Family Stone are one of the GREATEST bands ever. This brings me back to my childhood in the 60's. Their music never gets old. I love them!!!!!!!!!

  • @kevinkane2162
    @kevinkane2162 Před 3 lety +23

    I'm PROUD to say I saw Sly & The Family Stone in 1968 at the Miami High Lye Fron Ton .These Cats know how to Get Down, they have Funk , Rock , & mostly Soul like nobody's business. At that time in the music business nobody gave you this kind thrill. These guys delivered a show that is definitely impressed in my memory. Today if you were to go see a show like the one I saw in 1968 ...well let's just say that it would cost you a whole weeks pay. I believe it only cost me twenty bucks, BAMM that's what I'm talking about. Thank You Sly and the Family Stone for the big Dose of Funk & Soul in 1968. God bless you all. Peace to all everywhere.

    • @cripbabe111
      @cripbabe111 Před 3 lety +2

      I WAS THERE TOO!!!! BEST CONCERT EVER!! THE WALLS OF THE JAI ALAI FRONTON WERE LITERALLY SHAKING!! Sly was an hour late coming on 'cos he was backstage doing blow - LOL!

    • @kevinkane2162
      @kevinkane2162 Před 3 lety +1

      @@cripbabe111 Ya it was good that's for sure. I took my girlfriend there and we had a great time. Joints were being passed around, someone close to us brought a bottle of Boonsfarm wine inside and started passing it around. The whole place was just full of joy and togetherness, it was a night I will always have with me. Thanks for sharing this with me Jacquie. Peace

    • @cripbabe111
      @cripbabe111 Před 3 lety

      @@kevinkane2162 So happy to see your post, man! :)

    • @cripbabe111
      @cripbabe111 Před 3 lety +1

      @@kevinkane2162 And Kevin, it didn't cost $20, I remember it as $9 or $10 - which was still a pretty pricey ticket back in '69!!

    • @kevinkane2162
      @kevinkane2162 Před 3 lety +2

      @@cripbabe111 ya you know I think I have the year wrong to. I think it might have been 1970 ! The year after they played at Woodstock , but even so it didn't cost what it would cost now rite. It sure was nice growing up at that time wasn't it ? All that wonderful music coming out of England & California sure made living more enjoyable don't you think. Talk to ya later. Peace

  • @Karbownicki
    @Karbownicki Před 5 lety +120

    Cynthia Robinson R.I.P.

  • @coversbymark1379
    @coversbymark1379 Před 3 lety +73

    This is fantastic. Cynthia's voice was in fine form. Sly and the Family Stone did some of my favorite music of that time (or any time).

  • @margovallen
    @margovallen Před 3 lety +104

    Bands like Sly & Company sang about *UNITY.* Among races.. cultures, styles of existing. Listening to their concert and feel like you've left a good preaching service. *Good for the soul.* Sadly.. bands like this are things of the past. UNLESS--- someone steps up and decides to make it cool again. Wish they would. Black music of the 50's-60's & 70's.. I loved. Even prior.. of course, the Jazz players. I am at least glad to see Sly perform here. Last I saw Sly, he was living in a small trailer and could barely speak. Seems he has pulled himself up.. with lots of help. God Bless The Sly.

    • @globalgogetter4469
      @globalgogetter4469 Před 3 lety +8

      America didnt appreciate it anyways. And STILL doesn't.

    • @vivaldi1954
      @vivaldi1954 Před 3 lety +12

      Sly was about brotherhood!! And his music is great!!! Too little Slys in the world

    • @created4el
      @created4el Před 3 lety +8

      @@vivaldi1954
      You can't really duplicate Sly... he is, after all, a one of a kind. But yeah... more people who can speak of true unity instead of sowing what ever it is people are sowing that results in racial tension and division.

    • @LG--gg8sq
      @LG--gg8sq Před 2 lety +2

      That's a dope ass story Missy!

    • @helenrigmaiden6375
      @helenrigmaiden6375 Před 2 lety +3

      His background was in the church. I can see now coming from a Pentecostal church. Back then I just jammed today I jam harder because it is a holy convocation!!!

  • @dinsdalelawrence
    @dinsdalelawrence Před 3 lety +47

    This brings back so many memories of my youth, when life was carefree and simple. Thanks for posting.

  • @ddawg470
    @ddawg470 Před 3 lety +24

    This band is killin’ Sly and the Family Stone not the original band but man they be paying homage on the highest level they are in the pocket 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽Sly Stone a true master and pioneer ❤️

  • @davidvoss1377
    @davidvoss1377 Před 3 lety +14

    Was on FIRE at Woodstock! 💖👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @socalcde
      @socalcde Před rokem

      Attendees say the entire hill was actually moving!

  • @Jazzhog
    @Jazzhog Před 2 lety +18

    SFS ! One of the most influential bands ever ! Just couldn't get enough !!

  • @tommigs
    @tommigs Před 3 lety +52

    I knew some people that were at the Woodstock concert and they all said without any doubt Sly and the band blew everyone away

  • @gregoryhertzog5634
    @gregoryhertzog5634 Před 2 lety +3

    Biggest Fan
    Fantastic Live Concert
    Back in 2008 inJapan
    Toyoa
    GREATEST ✍ writers
    Songs 🎶 MUSIC
    From legendary
    Mr Sly Sly and 👪 Family
    Stones.
    Greatest Harder Roots
    🎸 Rocking &Rolling
    Band of all times 2021

  • @berthickson2830
    @berthickson2830 Před 3 lety +43

    Considering all Sly has been through he’s still impressive. He was always my favorite!!!

  • @simpsonrenee1
    @simpsonrenee1 Před 3 lety +50

    My, my, my!!! Sly has maintained his amazing music gift; talent and voice!!! By far one of their best performances ever. Lisa please assist with getting your uncle out of that RV. SANG SLY!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @mendyboio3917
      @mendyboio3917 Před rokem +4

      He's happy. He has to be himself.

    • @JoyHarrison
      @JoyHarrison Před 8 měsíci +4

      Sly is back living in a house. He's still reclusive though at 80 yrs old. He completed his memoir and I think QuestLove will do great things with it.

  • @barrysmith8920
    @barrysmith8920 Před rokem +5

    Why are those gorgeous ladies so shy at the beginning??
    They are ABSOLUTE LEGENDS!!!
    🌹🌹🌹

  • @nancyhoralia
    @nancyhoralia Před 3 lety +58

    I haver never seen this concert before. But it sure was good to see Sly perform again. And Rose Stone sure can sing good

  • @thebionicbassplayer
    @thebionicbassplayer Před 3 lety +34

    That bass player very funky, Larry Graham would be proud. Glad to see Sly and Family Stone still doing it big!

    • @rb032682
      @rb032682 Před 3 lety +2

      The last I heard, Sky no longer tours with the band so it is now "The Family Stone". They may still have a web site.

    • @kurtk3690
      @kurtk3690 Před 2 lety +1

      Yo yo yo

    • @mr.funnybone734
      @mr.funnybone734 Před 2 lety +2

      That brother on bass is Pete Yates, thats his brother on guitar. I bought a sire mm from pete a couple years ago. Sly is from my hometown, Vallejo ca. he and his siblings went to school with my parents. Vallejo produced some talented musicians. To name a few, confunkshun, E-40 and many more. Btw been subscribed to your channel for awhile, I enjoy your videos.

    • @thebionicbassplayer
      @thebionicbassplayer Před 2 lety +2

      @@mr.funnybone734 Beautiful history, Thanks for sharing!

  • @williammitchell1785
    @williammitchell1785 Před 3 lety +92

    This music make you want to STOP and go back in time and forget your troubles and and mellow out thank you for this post Sly Stone has been down as far as you can go but can still belt it out with class and integrity LOVE SLY STONE and the family ❤️❤️❤️🎸✌️✊

  • @nlsantiesteban
    @nlsantiesteban Před 3 lety +54

    This has me in tears. Sly is an all-time 🐐, forever.

  • @cagdeorok
    @cagdeorok Před 4 lety +64

    the girls are fabulous. instrumentation and modern equipment raised the level of performance. sly style is a legend.

  • @betsybean4054
    @betsybean4054 Před 5 lety +140

    Sly still had a beautiful voice this voice. Thank God he won the lawsuit from those who defrauded him.

  • @RobertBarrows-ne9nv
    @RobertBarrows-ne9nv Před 3 dny

    I saw sly....about a hour late and only, he didn't actually dance and only jammed for 45 minutes. You know what??? I'd go see him & the family AGAIN. Greatness is limitless!

  • @jeffzloczower2886
    @jeffzloczower2886 Před 2 lety +27

    Great concert ! One of the most underrated groups. Not forgotten !

    • @michaelrisman3199
      @michaelrisman3199 Před 2 lety +3

      Not by anyone who knows what's what in the least they weren't. Jeff, I am 59 first time I jumped around like crazy was to "Music Lover" my parents were playing it in 1969. Last night my wife and my kids and I were jumping and dancing to it 53 years later (by the way it gets better with Sly and time) I think they are recognized as one of the greatest. Where I think they got slighted was their individual talent. Larry was acknowledged and of course, deserved it. Sly changed everything. But I feel Freddy played wonderfully smooth and Errico had beyond blue-eyed soul in his funky amazing playing. Cynth. and Jerry was like having 12 horns, especially when a trombone sat in with them. To me, it gets no better than this band from about 66-71, lot of great music in those years, and some changed things for the better Silvester Srewarts words and music changed everything and always for the better.We need to celebrate his genius more while we still have him here,wether he wants us to or not! Thanks for the love Family Stone.

  • @jennapuhl596
    @jennapuhl596 Před 2 lety +6

    Omg!!! Incredibly old beautiful. God bless us as we had the opportunity to experience these beautiful musicians 💖💗💕💞

  • @chasstacey
    @chasstacey Před 4 lety +22

    Please take care of yourself Sly.. Much love ❤️

  • @leschab
    @leschab Před 11 měsíci +2

    Great Concert! Started to get all emotional and eyes welled up at "Family Affair" . Always had a love for Sly & The family Stone. I'm 70 yrs. young or at least they made me feel that way. I could feel the love from the fans too.

    • @777jones
      @777jones Před 5 měsíci

      Me too, I cried there too. You don’t see a miracle every day.

  • @gilbertourbina9237
    @gilbertourbina9237 Před 5 dny

    Los mejores Músicos de todos los tiempos!!! No te cansas de oírlos y disfrutar, el "Viaje" ... Yo tengo 79 años y ahora es cuando me los deleito con toda la Nostalgia de la Época más feliz de mi vida.. Qué Grandes!!! For Ever....!!!

  • @charlesoliva8174
    @charlesoliva8174 Před 4 lety +119

    This is incredible footage. As he sang, you could see Sly re-discover the love and passion he has for these songs. That passion may have gone dormant with the years of wear and tear, but it never left him - music is in his veins.

    • @CheckMate657879
      @CheckMate657879 Před 11 měsíci +1

      At one point, looked as if he was reading the lyrics - when they were singing Family Affair.😀 Oh, he IS reading lyrics - caught him for sure when they were performing STAND. He even lost his place and couldn't get the lyrics out on the beat.

  • @BangBang-np9nm
    @BangBang-np9nm Před rokem +3

    One of my all time favorite bands, I saw them when I was 14, I’m 62 now 👍. Sly was one cool cat

  • @user-vd7dq5yj1c
    @user-vd7dq5yj1c Před 3 lety +51

    An amazing concert .This man was a source of inspiration for a whole generation.Included for a giant like Prince.The family affair’s version is incredible.

  • @stonedog23
    @stonedog23 Před 3 měsíci

    I never knew this existed. Awesome to see Sly, Cynthia, Rose, and Jerry running it back. I was born in ‘67, so my mom always had this music around. Needless to say, as soon as I could “Stand” I had to “Dance To The Music.”

  • @andrewgarcia7302
    @andrewgarcia7302 Před rokem +1

    I was blessed to have seen them in the mid 70's. It was such a diverse crowd and everyone had a fun time. ✌️

  • @NeilMcVeyartmusic
    @NeilMcVeyartmusic Před rokem +3

    Sly sounds great!!

  • @rodtrues1
    @rodtrues1 Před 4 lety +8

    Sly told me I was a star, not that I was thou but in my heart I knew what he was saying,, just STAND,,, and feel good about yourself,,, I was 15 years young I think,,, but we all a star,,,,if u taking care of ur family,,, no stage needed,,

  • @eightapeach2861
    @eightapeach2861 Před 2 lety +1

    I know this is 14 yrs old but I still have to tell Rose I love her 🌹

  • @elikipreos9007
    @elikipreos9007 Před 2 lety +3

    pioneers of funk

  • @johncude8236
    @johncude8236 Před 3 lety +15

    I miss the scatting that used to be in the music in the 60s and 70s. Was awesome to hear that on family affair.

  • @mrfester42
    @mrfester42 Před 2 lety +4

    As a complete music junkie for the past 60 plus years, I think that Sly & The Family Stone were one of the most unique bands around. They were one of a small handful with their own unique style and sound and it was all because of Sly Stones musical genius as a composer and arranger and master of the band.
    It's great to see Sly still making music.

  • @CardinalEgan
    @CardinalEgan Před 3 lety +9

    Stand!
    You've been sitting much too long
    There's a permanent crease in your right and wrong
    Stand!
    There's a midget standing tall
    And a giant beside him about to fall...
    Some of the best rock/R&B lyrics ever written!

  • @tamaforney9893
    @tamaforney9893 Před 5 lety +32

    Rose looks great and Sly has not lost that voice. I remember Sly with that big afro.

    • @deniskostic1502
      @deniskostic1502 Před 5 lety

      this was ten years ago.

    • @tamaforney9893
      @tamaforney9893 Před 5 lety

      I know. Let me do this correct. Rose "looked" great................... Sorry Denis.

    • @tamaforney9893
      @tamaforney9893 Před 5 lety +1

      I also know which one is Rose, not her daughter, though she looks just like Rose.

    • @deniskostic1502
      @deniskostic1502 Před 5 lety +3

      don't be ,,sorry,, JOIN US ON FACE IN SLY AND FAMILY STONE NATION(we are about 7000 souls at the moment)

    • @tamaforney9893
      @tamaforney9893 Před 5 lety +2

      I'm good, I just though Rose looks great and Sly sounded good. That's all.

  • @dylanakent
    @dylanakent Před rokem +6

    My love for these songs, this band and Sylvester Stewart as a composer can not be expressed in words! 💕💕💕💕

  • @michealcurrie8272
    @michealcurrie8272 Před 3 lety +13

    Been through hell and now your back again. Sly, we love ya.

  • @nato2panama
    @nato2panama Před 2 lety +3

    This song is one timeless TKO of Funk and Fusion. Knocks me out every time. How do you sit still through this. No wsy. DANCE TO THE MUSIC!!!!!!!

  • @blakkkman
    @blakkkman Před 3 lety +30

    Goosebumps. Sly still remains in the Olympus of the Afro American gods

    • @willpower8894
      @willpower8894 Před 3 lety +4

      He's the baddest.

    • @blackmore4
      @blackmore4 Před 2 lety

      To hell with the "African American" gods or any other ethnic variation of deity, Sly is one of the greatest musical Olympians period.

  • @Drums4Higher
    @Drums4Higher Před 4 lety +39

    Sly is a treasure and a genius akin to Mozart, if you are able, please tour and share your God-given gift. We need you now Sylvester, your music brought healing, please sir while there is still time.....PLEASE!!!

    • @lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597
      @lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597 Před 3 lety +3

      Black mmizart came to my eyes in don krinshners rock concert in 1974.

    • @5saxman7
      @5saxman7 Před 3 lety

      How is he a genius when hasn’t created any new music in 50 years. I’m sorry but I think he’s an overrated oldies act.

    • @ernestbutler4141
      @ernestbutler4141 Před 3 lety +3

      @@5saxman7 Thanks for Your Comment Sir.What You Expressed in Your Comment is the Genius of The Band SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE.Thank You Kindly.Love&Peace, 😁😎 luv ya byo eJ...man this social media allow unknowledgeable judgemental dumb fucks to make some of the most inappropriate dumb ass remarks with no regard for self...eJ you're still on social media.. Really? Whoa my bad.Thank you Mr.Sir.

    • @blahblah606
      @blahblah606 Před 3 lety +6

      @@5saxman7 Sly did more in 15 years than most artists do in a lifetime. There's a Riot Going On alone beats most people's entire catalog.

    • @marcuscross6840
      @marcuscross6840 Před 3 lety

      @@blahblah606 Thank You For Talkin' To Me Afrika! (and you too, Blah Blah!)

  • @nycsongman9758
    @nycsongman9758 Před 5 lety +106

    The way they replicated this absolute monster hit is incredible; so faithful to the original, and then some !

    • @andrewgillis8572
      @andrewgillis8572 Před 3 lety +9

      Yup I heard every hook landed, and with reverbs as well - that's vital - and now we have perspective, were there ever bigger hooks on the radio? Minus those lovely Beatles how many number 1s might Sly & others have had? Do believe he or James Brown woulda got there - for what it's worth

    • @jodylowe8476
      @jodylowe8476 Před 2 lety +3

      It is very close to the original recording 50 years later. Unbelievable.

    • @alanhuber2021
      @alanhuber2021 Před 2 lety +1

      Which monster hit are you referring to ?

  • @ralphascariot105
    @ralphascariot105 Před 4 lety +14

    Wow these guys and girls are my youth.I remember them on the Ed Sullivan Show, dang here Forty ( 40 ) years later !! GOD Bless

  • @dainhuston
    @dainhuston Před 2 lety +1

    Everyone brought their A game hell ya
    Long Live Rock & Roll !

  • @johnkulpowich5260
    @johnkulpowich5260 Před 3 lety +18

    Seen Family Stone Foxwoods casino. They played FAMILY AFAIR. The audience went silent they took the whole room to another level. It was great

  • @americangoldking
    @americangoldking Před 2 lety +5

    Best band ever they influenced everybody in the game Godfathers of psychedelic rock and soul

  • @gogodrumr
    @gogodrumr Před 2 lety +6

    Sly Stone's band still has the funk. I'm at work with my earbuds in jamming and I can't wait to get home so I can jam with the band on my Yamaha 7pcs drumset.

  • @saj8
    @saj8 Před 3 lety +17

    Rest In Beats, Cynthia Robinson.

  • @videojockeysword
    @videojockeysword Před 7 lety +80

    The man is a Survivor! (RIP Cynthia) Nice to see some of the other members still active.

  • @ABLynWilson
    @ABLynWilson Před 6 lety +40

    Sly nailed it. I love him, my hero, my icon!

  • @robedmonds9588
    @robedmonds9588 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Always and forever will be my favorite hero, I love this band, individual and collective!, I never judged , so called conduct, they sent me to a human life! Love always to Sly Stone!

  • @billyboy911
    @billyboy911 Před 4 lety +2

    SLY STONE FOR PRESIDENT IN 2020!!!!! LISA STONE ...YOU;RE AMAZING !! YOUR SWEET FUNKY ANGEL VOICE IS JUST WOW ..CANT GET ENOUGH!!

  • @williamdillard8330
    @williamdillard8330 Před 3 lety +14

    Sly is great! The ladies can sing.👍💯

  • @lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597

    I missed 2008 with this man whom I admire and full of talent and wealth. Thanks to you sly,please take care of your health.

  • @mainmajo
    @mainmajo Před 5 měsíci +1

    could we get please back to this positive Time? ❤

  • @kelvinfiler7805
    @kelvinfiler7805 Před 5 lety +33

    Great to see Sly performing !!

  • @stigmalmo3205
    @stigmalmo3205 Před 5 lety +26

    Good to see you again Sly