Ep. 297 - Sly Stone's Music Impact

Update: 2025-06-21

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Sly & The Family Stone's frontman Sly Stone (Sylvester Stewart), died 6/9 from COPD. Hulu premiered his Sly Lives documentary in February for Black History Month. Going from church, radio, producing, fame, and downfall, he innovated multiple genre's future sounds. I discuss Sly's bio and created a playlist for you to hear his influential sounds by other artists.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

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Media Mentioned: Uncle Buck Dance Scene (1989), Summer of Soul, 50 Years of SNL Music,
Rock Talk Studio

Songs Mentioned: "Laugh, Laugh" - The Beau Brummels (1965), "Somebody to Love" - Jefferson Airplane! (1967)

"Hot Fun in the Summertime" - David T. Walker (1971), The Beach Boys (1992),
The Manhattan Transfer & Chaka Khan (1995)

"People Everyday" - Arrested Development (1992)
"Stand" - Lenny Kravitz (2011) - live
"Rhythm Nation" (1989-1990), "And On And On" (1993-1994) - Janet Jackson
"Mama Said Knock You Out" - LL Cool J (1990-1991)
"Fight the Power" - Public Enemy (1989)
"Star/Pointro" - The Roots (2004)
"Boogie Shoes" - KC and the Sunshine Band (1975)
"Shadrach" - Beastie Boys (1989)
"Weapon of Choice" - Fatboy Slim & Bootsy Collins (2000)
"No One to Depend On" - Santana (1971)
"Rocky Mountain Way" - Joe Walsh (1973)
"X-tasy" - Missy Elliott (2001)
"Love and Happiness" - Al Green (1972, 1977); BET Awards 2008

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