Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late Sly Stone. They review Sly Stone’s documentary and memoir, revisit an interview with Family Stone members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson and share some of their favorite tracks from Sly.
From his origins in the Pentecostal church to his work as a Bay Area DJ, host Jim DeRogatis memorializes Sly Stone’s early life. Host Greg Kot recalls interviewing Sly Stone and the misinformation surrounding an ill-fated 1970 Chicago gig that became a riot. The hosts conclude by sharing deep cuts “Plastic Jim” and “In Time.”
Sly Lives!
In recent years, Amir “Questlove” Thompson has done more than anyone to bring Sly Stone back into the cultural conversation. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review the documentary film “Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)” and the memoir “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” that Questlove helped bring into the world.
Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson
In 2014, Family Stone members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson spoke with Jim and Greg about their work with Sly Stone during his rise and fall in the music industry.
Featured Songs:
Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Single), Epic, 1969
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
The Stewart Four, "On The Battlefield," On The Battlefield (Single), Church of God in Christ, 1952
Sly and the Family Stone, "Plastic Jim," Life, Epic, 1968
Sly and the Family Stone, "In Time," Fresh, Epic, 1973
Sly and the Family Stone, "Dance To The Music," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968
Sly and the Family Stone, "I Ain't Got Nobody (For Real)," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968
Sly and the Family Stone, "Advice," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967
Sly and the Family Stone, "I Hate To Love Her," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967
Ike and Tina Turner, "Bold Soul Sister," The Hunter, Blue Thumb, 1969
The Roots, "Star/Pointro," The Tipping Point, Geffen, 2004
Bobby Freeman, "C'mon and Swim," C'mon and Swim (Single), Autumn, 1964
Sly and the Family Stone, "Family Affair," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971
Sly and the Family Stone, "Hot Fun in the Summertime," Hot Fun in the Summertime (Single), Epic, 1969
Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You For Talking To Me Africa," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971
Sly and the Family Stone, "Brave and Strong," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971
Sly and the Family Stone, "You Can Make It If You Try (Live)," Stand!, Epic, 1969
Sly and the Family Stone, "We Love All," Dance To The Music (2007 version), Epic, 1968
Sly and the Family Stone, "Color Me True," Dance To The Music (Single), Epic, 1968
The Beach Boys, "God Only Knows," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966
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