SLY LIVES! (Aka the Burden of Black Genius)

Description

‘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.

Tracklisting

Disc 1
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
12. Family Affair (Questlove Rhythm King Edit) – Sly & The Family Stone
13. Runnin’ Away (Alternate Mix) – Sly & The Family Stone
14. Just Like a Baby – Sly & The Family Stone
15. Babies Makin’ Babies (Interlude) – Sly & The Family Stone
16. If You Want Me to Stay (Alternate Version) – Sly & The Family Stone
17. Thankful N’ Thoughtful (Alternate Version) – Sly & The Family Stone
18. Family Affair (Wedding Band Interlude) – Sly & The Family Stone
19. Can’t Strain My Brain – Sly & The Family Stone
20. Stand! (Take 1) – Sly & The Family Stone
21. Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) – Sly & The Family Stone