Sly & The Family Stone Live at Tokyo Jazz Festival 2008

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  • Опубликовано: 6 ноя 2016
  • 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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  • @3kneeboi
    @3kneeboi 8 месяцев назад +23

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

    • @rodtrues1
      @rodtrues1 7 месяцев назад

      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 🌸 ?

  • @kimmccabe1422
    @kimmccabe1422 2 года назад +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!

  • @freefallin7304
    @freefallin7304 2 года назад +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.

  • @j3dr905
    @j3dr905 9 месяцев назад +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 2 месяца назад

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

    • @kevinpurcell2093
      @kevinpurcell2093 2 месяца назад +2

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

  • @jameskerry41
    @jameskerry41 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +12

      Prince was also inspired by Sly ! ❤

    • @carmenortiz8519
      @carmenortiz8519 2 года назад +5

      Stoned 4ever!

    • @johnbenjamin2703
      @johnbenjamin2703 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +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 2 года назад

      @@johnbenjamin2703 I see

  • @kristennoelle9447
    @kristennoelle9447 2 года назад +10

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

  • @gilbertourbina9237
    @gilbertourbina9237 3 дня назад

    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....!!!

  • @vernonbrooks6890
    @vernonbrooks6890 9 месяцев назад +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.
    💞🌹🎶🎵🎶🌹💞

  • @CheckMate657879
    @CheckMate657879 11 месяцев назад +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.

    • @user-hy4ml8nv3b
      @user-hy4ml8nv3b 5 месяцев назад +2

      WOW! I'LL BET THAT EXPERIENCE WAS SOOO THRILLING! WOW!

    • @kimgordon3695
      @kimgordon3695 2 месяца назад +1

      $ang 🎶 dance to the music 🎶

    • @kimgordon3695
      @kimgordon3695 2 месяца назад +1

      Oooo boo Cynthia#

    • @kimgordon3695
      @kimgordon3695 2 месяца назад +1

      Ride Sally ride 🎶🙋

    • @kimgordon3695
      @kimgordon3695 2 месяца назад +1

      Sly ... 🎶

  • @thpmasperry1179
    @thpmasperry1179 Год назад +11

    Where it all started THANK YOU SLY FUNK FOREVER

  • @MMm-zt5dq
    @MMm-zt5dq Год назад +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.

  • @RobertBarrows-ne9nv
    @RobertBarrows-ne9nv День назад

    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!

  • @JustAThought155
    @JustAThought155 2 года назад +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!!!

  • @geminiair151
    @geminiair151 Год назад +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💎✨💫

  • @SuperBillybob53
    @SuperBillybob53 3 года назад +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.

  • @ericplummer4089
    @ericplummer4089 Год назад +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!

  • @richardtucker9220
    @richardtucker9220 10 месяцев назад +5

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

  • @Suri-A_
    @Suri-A_ 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +6

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

    • @jeannemask
      @jeannemask Год назад +3

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

    • @JodyBreezethc
      @JodyBreezethc Год назад +1

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

    • @elcastigador3270
      @elcastigador3270 Год назад

      That is why they call him Sly,

    • @dorandacolbert5973
      @dorandacolbert5973 Год назад +2

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

  • @frankmcnab522
    @frankmcnab522 10 месяцев назад +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

  • @dyrldouglas2087
    @dyrldouglas2087 8 месяцев назад +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.

  • @johnbenjamin2703
    @johnbenjamin2703 2 года назад +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

  • @thedave5748
    @thedave5748 2 года назад +25

    Stand is one the greatest songs ever....

    • @MrTPain
      @MrTPain 2 года назад

      "and a giant beside him about to fall 🎶"

    • @tyronemiddleton553
      @tyronemiddleton553 2 года назад

      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 2 года назад

      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 2 года назад

      @@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 2 года назад

      @@tyronemiddleton553 💥✌🏾

  • @myklmusic
    @myklmusic 3 года назад +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.

  • @dennisgormley6123
    @dennisgormley6123 24 дня назад +1

    I was 11 years old, Sly changed my world!

  • @tonymusolino2369
    @tonymusolino2369 3 года назад +28

    Damn I miss this kind of music. 🙏🏼

    • @321snoot
      @321snoot 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +1

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

  • @KeithDMitchell
    @KeithDMitchell 3 года назад +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!!!

  • @Saveroomforyourlove
    @Saveroomforyourlove 12 дней назад

    I listened to Sly when I was in my teens and now I’m EXERCISING to them!!!
    🌹✨

  • @Mike383HK
    @Mike383HK 2 года назад +163

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

  • @miker9101
    @miker9101 2 года назад +35

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

  • @deborahchouinard7175
    @deborahchouinard7175 2 года назад +42

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

    • @michaelrisman3199
      @michaelrisman3199 2 года назад +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 Год назад +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 2 года назад +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 11 месяцев назад +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.

  • @tomcoryell
    @tomcoryell 3 года назад +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.

    • @flstffatboy3910
      @flstffatboy3910 2 года назад +6

      I feel ya on that

    • @hermesalonso3968
      @hermesalonso3968 2 года назад +2

      Me too

    • @trishwinstead28
      @trishwinstead28 6 месяцев назад +4

      My same experience. And Motown saved my life!

    • @floatsting20
      @floatsting20 4 месяца назад

      ​@@hermesalonso3968I was that kid also, growing up in the inner city

  • @michaelmccurry9947
    @michaelmccurry9947 4 года назад +175

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

    • @lucguenette7534
      @lucguenette7534 2 года назад +4

      well said Michael

    • @siscoismyhomey
      @siscoismyhomey 2 года назад +7

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

    • @michaelrisman3199
      @michaelrisman3199 2 года назад +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 Год назад +3

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

    • @50msns82
      @50msns82 10 месяцев назад +1

      My first celebrity crush was Cynthia.

  • @sheinFL
    @sheinFL Год назад +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.

  • @jimbeaux4988
    @jimbeaux4988 2 года назад +65

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

  • @richgleason3793
    @richgleason3793 3 года назад +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 Год назад +3

      Excellent! 👍👏

    • @bluehawkdreamer
      @bluehawkdreamer Год назад +2

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

    • @groksr
      @groksr Год назад

      What club in San Mateo I might have been there

    • @leschab
      @leschab 11 месяцев назад

      great story, dude. Thanks for sharing.

    • @richgleason3793
      @richgleason3793 11 месяцев назад

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

  • @mckinleyreddick9279
    @mckinleyreddick9279 2 года назад +30

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

  • @dinsdalelawrence
    @dinsdalelawrence 3 года назад +47

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

  • @primusmossjr
    @primusmossjr Год назад +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!

  • @kevinkane2162
    @kevinkane2162 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +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 3 года назад

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

    • @cripbabe111
      @cripbabe111 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +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

  • @jennapuhl596
    @jennapuhl596 2 года назад +6

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

  • @curtisclark13
    @curtisclark13 3 года назад +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 Год назад +3

      Sly had lost none of his range by this point.

    • @blancamiranda778
      @blancamiranda778 Год назад +2

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

  • @KuttyJoe
    @KuttyJoe 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +6

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

    • @KuttyJoe
      @KuttyJoe 2 года назад +1

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

    • @babuddha
      @babuddha 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +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 2 года назад

      @@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.

  • @ddawg470
    @ddawg470 3 года назад +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 ❤️

  • @coversbymark1379
    @coversbymark1379 3 года назад +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).

  • @RobertBarrows-ne9nv
    @RobertBarrows-ne9nv День назад

    Great story ! Had no idea..thanks. I saw them at the Cape Cod coliseum....late 70 ? I saw Kool & the gang 1976 for sure. ...on the way outta town. ..I grabbed a poster off a telephone pole. ...my brother still got it !!!

  • @davidvoss1377
    @davidvoss1377 3 года назад +14

    Was on FIRE at Woodstock! 💖👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @socalcde
      @socalcde Год назад

      Attendees say the entire hill was actually moving!

  • @gregoryhertzog5634
    @gregoryhertzog5634 2 года назад +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

  • @Jazzhog
    @Jazzhog 2 года назад +18

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

  • @leschab
    @leschab 11 месяцев назад +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 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @stonedog23
    @stonedog23 3 месяца назад

    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.”

  • @Karbownicki
    @Karbownicki 5 лет назад +120

    Cynthia Robinson R.I.P.

  • @BALARPANSA
    @BALARPANSA 3 года назад +145

    the band will forever be an icon. RIP Cynthia Robinson

    • @SuperBillybob53
      @SuperBillybob53 3 года назад +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 2 года назад +7

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

    • @paulodelorios8482
      @paulodelorios8482 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +2

      @@howardmanley3388 I hope she didn't.

    • @carmenortiz8519
      @carmenortiz8519 2 года назад +3

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

  • @swisscottage1070
    @swisscottage1070 3 года назад +97

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

    • @rb032682
      @rb032682 3 года назад +5

      😔

    • @shaymeyers2542
      @shaymeyers2542 3 года назад +9

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

    • @fawltytenor
      @fawltytenor 2 года назад +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.

  • @barrysmith8920
    @barrysmith8920 Год назад +5

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

  • @elikipreos9007
    @elikipreos9007 2 года назад +3

    pioneers of funk

  • @idaearl927
    @idaearl927 Год назад +1

    Thank you. I even got up and danced for a couple of minutes, at the beginning. That's saying a lot, for this 68 year old fool.
    Thank you.

  • @berthickson2830
    @berthickson2830 3 года назад +43

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

  • @Capgpro1
    @Capgpro1 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +2

      If you want me to stay then play it again.

  • @nancyhoralia
    @nancyhoralia 3 года назад +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

  • @andrewgarcia7302
    @andrewgarcia7302 Год назад +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. ✌️

  • @margovallen
    @margovallen 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +8

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

    • @vivaldi1954
      @vivaldi1954 3 года назад +12

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

    • @created4el
      @created4el 3 года назад +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 2 года назад +2

      That's a dope ass story Missy!

    • @helenrigmaiden6375
      @helenrigmaiden6375 2 года назад +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!!!

  • @chasstacey
    @chasstacey 4 года назад +22

    Please take care of yourself Sly.. Much love ❤️

  • @simpsonrenee1
    @simpsonrenee1 3 года назад +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 Год назад +4

      He's happy. He has to be himself.

    • @JoyHarrison
      @JoyHarrison 8 месяцев назад +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.

  • @nato2panama
    @nato2panama 2 года назад +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!!!!!!!

  • @mainmajo
    @mainmajo 5 месяцев назад +1

    could we get please back to this positive Time? ❤

  • @jeffzloczower2886
    @jeffzloczower2886 2 года назад +27

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

    • @michaelrisman3199
      @michaelrisman3199 2 года назад +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.

  • @mrfester42
    @mrfester42 2 года назад +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.

  • @PriscillaHeredia-rr8kb
    @PriscillaHeredia-rr8kb 4 месяца назад

    Oh MAN !! Sly Stone be jamming !! I got some of his albums . You go Sly I Love your old music I still listen to it everyday. I have all your songs. I wish you would come back and play or do a Concert, if not I understand Sly. I wish you the best. Thank you for all your music. God bless you and yr Family Sly ... Priscilla Heredia...

  • @cagdeorok
    @cagdeorok 4 года назад +64

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

  • @thebionicbassplayer
    @thebionicbassplayer 3 года назад +34

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

    • @rb032682
      @rb032682 3 года назад +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 2 года назад +1

      Yo yo yo

    • @mr.funnybone734
      @mr.funnybone734 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +2

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

  • @NeilMcVeyartmusic
    @NeilMcVeyartmusic Год назад +3

    Sly sounds great!!

  • @BangBang-np9nm
    @BangBang-np9nm Год назад +3

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

  • @eightapeach2861
    @eightapeach2861 2 года назад +1

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

  • @tommigs
    @tommigs 3 года назад +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

  • @dylanakent
    @dylanakent Год назад +6

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

  • @williammitchell1785
    @williammitchell1785 3 года назад +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 ❤️❤️❤️🎸✌️✊

  • @michealcurrie8272
    @michealcurrie8272 3 года назад +13

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

  • @nlsantiesteban
    @nlsantiesteban 3 года назад +54

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

  • @rodtrues1
    @rodtrues1 4 года назад +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,,

  • @ralphascariot105
    @ralphascariot105 3 года назад +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

  • @gwapo7634
    @gwapo7634 Год назад

    SLY the genius created all this from thought in his head when he was a kid💯💯💯💯💯💯there will never be another SLYVESTER STONE

  • @saltydog4443
    @saltydog4443 4 года назад +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!!!!!!!!!

    • @claudiofdoortizpino9707
      @claudiofdoortizpino9707 3 года назад +5

      33p

    • @jessejamesbell2386
      @jessejamesbell2386 3 года назад +6

      Hell Yea !!!!!!

    • @ladybearbaiter
      @ladybearbaiter 3 года назад +10

      my exact sentiments. those were the days

    • @lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597
      @lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597 3 года назад +12

      Uncle sly please take care of your health. Jah bless.

    • @Marcus_C51
      @Marcus_C51 3 года назад +7

      How did it take me 5 years to find this gem??!! I had no idea they did this tour! To See Sly with that SMILE on his face on Family Affair-God Bless The Genius! Agreed one the Greatest bands ever...

  • @user-vd7dq5yj1c
    @user-vd7dq5yj1c 3 года назад +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.

  • @deborahholt793
    @deborahholt793 4 года назад +13

    I was 25 and I've been a fan of sly stone and the family they are phenomenal and their music will never die, and never will be forgotten, I love you Cynthia rest in heaven 💜

  • @charlesdigennaro4981
    @charlesdigennaro4981 5 месяцев назад

    Sly Stone musical genius! Loved this band so so much !!! They don’t make this kind any more

  • @robedmonds9588
    @robedmonds9588 9 месяцев назад +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!

  • @americangoldking
    @americangoldking 2 года назад +5

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

  • @lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597
    @lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597 3 года назад +5

    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.

  • @johncude8236
    @johncude8236 3 года назад +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.

  • @PriscillaHeredia-rr8kb
    @PriscillaHeredia-rr8kb 26 дней назад

    Sly you are a beautiful musician please come back. Priscilla D. Heredia, I've liked you from day 1 and still do ! Lots of Luck to you Sly...

  • @araya52
    @araya52 4 года назад +44

    I'm so glad I ran into this. I felt like I was in the room at the concert. This music took me back to when my Afro was sharp!! Love Sly Stone and the Family forever!!

  • @gogodrumr
    @gogodrumr 2 года назад +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.

  • @dainhuston
    @dainhuston 2 года назад +1

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

  • @v2vroth
    @v2vroth 2 года назад +1

    One of the greatest of all times. I wrote a song dedicated to Sly called GROOVE MESSIAH..he is the king!

  • @betsybean4054
    @betsybean4054 5 лет назад +140

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

  • @CardinalEgan
    @CardinalEgan 3 года назад +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!

  • @billyboy911
    @billyboy911 4 года назад +2

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

  • @nancyalbin2790
    @nancyalbin2790 Год назад

    I love you SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE!!! I used to work with SLY Jr in Chatsworth SFVCalifornia ♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏✌️✌️

  • @johnkulpowich5260
    @johnkulpowich5260 3 года назад +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