Live at the Fillmore East October 4th & 5th, 1968
Sly and the Family Stone · 2015
208 min · 34 tracks · funk · pop rock · R&B
A vibrant fusion of funk and soul, energizing the crowd with infectious grooves and powerful vocal harmonies.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it presents a crucial moment in live music history, illustrating Sly and the Family Stone's role in shaping funk and soul. The band's innovative style and energetic performances helped pave the way for future artists in these genres, solidifying their place in music history despite not initially achieving chart success with this particular release.
- Career context
- Released in 2015, this live album captures Sly and the Family Stone during their prime in the late 1960s, showcasing performances from October 4th and 5th, 1968. At this point in their career, they were at the height of their influence, following the success of 'Dance to the Music' and prior to their mainstream breakthrough with 'Stand!'
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Lionel Richie· giorge mijael
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Are You Ready Standout 4:57
- 2 Color Me True 4:54
- 3 Won’t Be Long 6:55
- 4 We Love All (Freedom) 8:24
- 5 Medley: Turn Me Loose / I Can’t Turn You Loose 5:14
- 6 Chicken 9:22
- 7 Love City Standout 8:52
Disc 2
- 1 M’Lady 5:12
- 2 Don’t Burn Baby 4:38
- 3 Color Me True 6:03
- 4 Won’t Be Long 6:41
- 5 St. James Infirmary 7:39
- 6 Medley: Turn Me Loose / I Can’t Turn You Loose 5:46
- 7 Are You Ready Standout 5:45
- 8 Dance to the Music Standout 5:11
- 9 Music Lover 8:07
- 10 Medley: Life / Music Lover 9:11
Disc 3
- 1 Life 3:05
- 2 Color Me True 6:03
- 3 Won’t Be Long 7:14
- 4 Are You Ready Standout 6:20
- 5 Dance to the Music Standout 5:24
- 6 Music Lover 6:18
- 7 M’Lady 5:43
Disc 4
- 1 M’Lady 5:23
- 2 Life 3:03
- 3 Are You Ready Standout 7:59
- 4 Won’t Be Long 7:52
- 5 Color Me True 6:25
- 6 Dance to the Music Standout 5:30
- 7 Music Lover 5:51
- 8 Love City Standout 5:33
- 9 Medley: Turn Me Loose / I Can’t Turn You Loose 5:25
- 10 The Riffs 1:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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