Dance to the Music
Sly and the Family Stone · 1968
40 min · 10 tracks · funk · pop rock · R&B
A vibrant blend of funk grooves and psychedelic soul that invites listeners to move and celebrate life.
Why this album works
'Dance to the Music' is notable for its role in popularizing funk music and for reaching No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The title track became an anthem for dance culture during the late 1960s and helped cement Sly and the Family Stone's reputation as a leading force in the music scene, influencing countless artists in both funk and rock genres.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys energetic workout motivation long, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released on April 27, 1968, 'Dance to the Music' was Sly and the Family Stone's second studio album. This album followed their debut, 'A Whole New Thing,' and marked a significant shift towards their signature sound that blended genres like funk, rock, and soul. At this point in their career, the band was beginning to establish themselves as pioneers of the emerging funk genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Lionel Richie· giorge mijael
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dance to the Music Standout 3:00
- 2 Higher Standout 2:49
- 3 I Ain’t Got Nobody (For Real) 4:26
- 4 Dance to the Medley 12:12
- 5 Ride the Rhythm 2:48
- 6 Color Me True 3:10
- 7 Are You Ready Standout 2:50
- 8 Don’t Burn Baby 3:14
- 9 I’ll Never Fall in Love Again 3:25
- 10 Soul Clappin’ 2:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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