Sly & the Family Stone
SLY LIVES! (Aka The Burden Of Black Genius)

PRE-ORDER: EXPECTED TO SHIP 02 MAY

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)' is the companion album to the documentary on the life and career of Sly Stone directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson. The film made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2025 with the official trailer being released on the same day. The soundtrack features not only the band's signature hits but also rare and previously unreleased alternate versions, along with three new edits by Questlove and Brooklyn-based DJ, remixer, and hip-hop producer J.Period.

Track Listing:
1. Sing a Simple Song (Alternate Mix) - Sly & The Family Stone
2. Underdog - Sly & The Family Stone
3. Trip to Your Heart (Alternate Mix) - Sly & The Family Stone
4. Dance to the Music (J.PERIOD Edit) - Sly & The Family Stone
5. M'lady - Sly & The Family Stone
6. Everyday People (J.PERIOD Edit) - Sly & The Family Stone
7. Hot Fun in the Summertime (Interlude) - Sly & The Family Stone
8. Hot Fun in the Summertime - Sly & The Family Stone
9. Everybody Is a Star (Mono Single Master) - Sly & The Family Stone
10. Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) - Sly & The Family Stone
11. Thank You for Talkin' to Me, Africa (Alternate Mix) - Sly & The Family Stone
1. Family Affair (Questlove Rhythm King Edit) - Sly & The Family Stone
2. Runnin' Away (Alternate Mix) - Sly & The Family Stone
3. Just Like a Baby - Sly & The Family Stone
4. Babies Makin' Babies (Interlude) - Sly & The Family Stone
5. If You Want Me to Stay (Alternate Version) - Sly & The Family Stone
6. Thankful N' Thoughtful (Alternate Version) - Sly & The Family Stone
7. Family Affair (Wedding Band Interlude) - Sly & The Family Stone
8. Can't Strain My Brain - Sly & The Family Stone
9. Stand! (Take 1) - Sly & The Family Stone
10. Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) - Sly & The Family Stone

Year of Production: 2025

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