Sly Stone S/D

well I didn't buy it I guess I'm not irritated but it is sort of stupid

I thought most of the singles were present as the bonus tracks on the relevant lps

referring to Everybody is a Star, Hot Fun in the Summertime, and Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) - all of which are key, peak-period works, especially the latter

Right, odd exclusions. Were they on the Greatest Hits set that came out in the band's lifetime? In which case it might be a bit odd that that wasn't included in the set since it has been thought of as a classic lp inits own right, obviously there would be at least some amount of duplication but it might at least mean everything was included.
Not sure why they weren't stuck on as bonus tracks. Looks like what was in terms of singles was different edits of lp tracks that had come out as singles.

Sly on the radio in '67: http://airchexx.com/2012/05/17/archives-sly-stone-on-ksol-san-francisco-1967-828-scoped/

Those singles are on the greatest hits set from 69/70, whic got remastered and released after the other albums.

You know what's a good single? "Time For Livin'."

that air check of Sly on the radio is awesome, thanks for posting.

I finally got around to watching the Sly episode of Unsung on my DVR and I had no idea they'd interviewed on camera for it! Took me a minute to accept that was actually happening.

interviewed him on camera for it, I mean. Played little bits of new music on his laptop, too. Dude has discovered autotune.

Happy bday Sly (70 yrs old today)

http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/20/31/26/4298133/0/940x583.jpg

Big boxed set coming out this year, supposedly.

His birthday is a week today, the 15th. I just happen to know that because, in advance of said birthday (happening over our March break), I played "Everyday People" for the class today. And then, subbing for a health lesson on substance abuse that we skipped to watch a movie, played a clip of him interviewed a couple of years ago.

lol so do those come out every few years now or what

I stumbled across some alternate versions+outtakes from Back on the Right Track awhile ago that were pretty interesting. I think they came off some Japanese expanded reissue or something.

His birthday is a week today, the 15th

fuckin Chronicle lying to me again eh

also lol @ Sly as cautionary drug tale

Yeah, what I read about the box was "nearly 25% unreleased material!"

Now, if they'd actually release the live album that was supposed to come out about 10 years ago...

also lol @ Sly as cautionary drug tale

If that means I have the mohawk and the hunchback is my sidekick, then yes.

That was the exact question I posed to the class, and surprisingly a third raised their hands "Yes."

He's gonna do 3 shows with Rufus on the US east Coast

sure he is

i was thinking about it, but having lucked out with a previous sly gig at bb kings (i.e. he seemed actually engaged for a portion of the short set, so it wasn't a total wipeout), did not want to press my luck for what could turn out to be a one or two song guest appearance by sly. if i hear later that chaka dropped in, i will regret my decision terribly.

sure he is

― Hip Hop Hamlet (Shakey Mo Collier)

haha.

my thoughts exactly ..

The Howard Theatre publicist asked me if I'd like to do an interview! I said sure and then of course it got cancelled.

That was your interview.

It's the interview equivalent of "There's A Riot Goin' On" (the song).

He did a NY show with Rufus. It did not go well. DC show was postponed.

http://ginzburgsgab.blogspot.com/2013/10/rufus-with-sly-stone-bb-kings-supper.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zosHA330xyg

Sly comes on about a minute in, wearing a curly blond-haired wig and headband

:(((((((((

Had no idea this happened a few years back:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8pO7s7PQXk

All I know is, if you're struggling with crippling drug addiction and mental problems, hanging with George Clinton and P-Funk is probably not the surest way to sobriety.

Tony Maiden like a motherfucker up there though. Dude soars out of the gate.

Yep, makes me want to go see Rufus. Saw some mentions that they had played with Sly in Japan some time recently. I guess that's noble of them.

I saw Sly onstage with P-Funk for a song or so circa 81 I think. He didn't do much musically back then either.

dude needs to get a neck surgeon or something. such a bummer to see him like that

he apparently refused to go to a doc after the accident where he first hurt his neck, so he's like a hunchback now

:(((((((((

^^^ that Sly/Rufus footage is really really sad.

Whats up w this new 7"? What period/year is it from?

Every time I see this revive I expect it to be an RIP thread

Sly is on a new pfunk single apparently

wait what

Yup. Covering Lord Buckley.

Great news:

http://www.factmag.com/2015/01/28/sly-stone-awarded-millions-in-unpaid-royalties-after-court-ruling/

awesome

hope he doesn't spend it all on crack

^^^

I got that Stone Flower comp over the holidays, so great. Inner sleeve is just a giant photo of his Rhythm Ace.

wish he'd managed a whole album with little sister

stanga is my jam, and i would always play it when i dj'd regularly, back in the 00s

Just thinking about Sly's utterly wasted genius makes me sad. I'm glad he got the $$$, maybe he can use some of it to get healthy.

eh he had a pretty amazing run. I am sad his last few decades have been such a mess, seems like a lot of unhealthiness/unhappiness but what do I know