Drummer reacts to "TV Medley" by Sly and the Family Stone

[@angielofton6372]

This group was unprecedented. One of the first interracial music groups , they distilled R&B, soul, funk, gospel and rock and took it to a wider , interracial audience.

[@wbychowski]

Sly and the Family Stone was of the most important and influential bands of the late '60s and early '70s.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

A massive and important band.

[@jpetersgoyanks]

I recommend everyone watch Summer of Soul. Sly kills it and every performance in that film is beautiful… very possibly the greatest concert series of all-time.

[@gregm3406]

They were incredible live. They could get 1000s of people dancing.

[@maryannc6313]

I saw them live once. Everybody got on their feet when they walked on stage and didn't sit until they left.

[@peggykunkel9180]

This is my favorite band. Their music is so uplifting and fun.

[@shemanic1]

Always a great tune & performance from this band. Their "Everyday People" is one of my most played tunes.

[@hongfang2348]

They brought funk to a white audience with numerous hit songs. They even got the attention of Miles Davis.

[@hectorsmommy1717]

Someone once described Sly in this video as looking like a demented giraffe on acid. LOL. This is one of my favorite performances by them. The band is tight and Sly is at the top of his game.

[@glenndespres5317]

They were tremendous at Woodstock! Half a million kids just groovin!!!

[@L33Reacts]

I’ve heard… I might have to check it out! I’m always down for more Woodstock!

[@marvinroos3520]

Their Woodstock set is epic.

[@arizrich]

Back then, we had us a time!

[@corawheeler9355]

Sly was the king of funk ... so much talent. Too bad he had problems. The music industry ripped him off ... he got a $5 mil settlement ... at least 80 yr old Sly has a comfortable old age. So fun watching him and his band.

[@tedjung3700]

Back in the 1980's I worked with Mark Friedman, the recording engineer who worked on most of Sly Stone's records. He told me that Sly was one of the most talented musicians he had ever worked with in the 60's, but that he could have been much greater had he not become so heavily addicted to drugs. I love the music that Sly & The Family Stone created, but I'm sad that they didn't produce more.

[@jamescox9427]

FYI: The organ player was Sly. His brother Freddie is on the lead guitar, and sister Rose is playing keyboards.

[@edb6690]

Bass is by Larry Graham who left the group to create Graham Central Station, a funkband that found popularity in the first half of the 70's. He's also the uncle of Drake.

[@jasonralph4286]

Hey there Music Lover I Want to Take You HIGHER!!! I loved this music at Woodstock and I still do.

[@UFOS4]

Yes! This band gets everyone moving. Love them! The Woodstock performance is not to be missed. The image of Sly with the fringe of his jacket flying in the air in freeze-frame stays with you long after the song ends.

[@waynemoon5359]

This band was universally loved by ALL in the 60's. They owned the airwaves. Larry Graham is credited with being the first bass player to incorporate the slap bass style into his playing.

[@58BURST]

Their performance at Woodstock, is legendary. Worth the watch! Great choice! 🎸

[@g.e.5723]

L33 if you haven't yet, you gotta see Sly's set at Woodstock!

[@tpatrick44]

GREAT Showman!!! GREAT Band! GREAT Energy!!! 🎤 Drop!!!

[@johnharkness7114]

These are the songs I would hear in the halls of my high school. Everyone just dancing all the time. It's the same high school that Prince went to a couple years later, by the way

[@edb6690]

They gave high school and college bands songs for the next 10-15 years. I Wanna Take You Higher, Dance To The Music, Hot Fun In The Summertime, Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin), and a couple of others were perfect staples for football games half-time shows.

[@johncampbell756]

Larry Graham invented slap bass. It was first heard on their song "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin."

[@ajaxfernsby4078]

Great video, I’ve never seen that one. All of those songs were off their, Stand-1969 album. It’s one of those albums where every song is killer. As for your mental patient, I have an album she ( and you) will enjoy. Harry Nilsson’s “The Point” -1970 It’s a wonderful musical allegory about a guy and his dog “arrow”. In 1971, someone made an animated film to the music. Nilsson at his best.

[@alpetrocelli4465]

His & the band’s performance at Woodstock was legendary. I twice tried to see him at free shows in Grant Park in the early ‘70’s, but he failed to appear each time. The second time, when they announced he wasn’t coming, a riot broke out. BTW, Larry Graham, the bassist, is credited with inventing the slap style of play. ✌️❤️🎶

[@connieb4372]

Man, that is too bad.. I read somewhere where he often did that. Him and No Show Jones (George Jones).

[@kristahartmann6712]

These guys @ are the sh*t. Not many people were ready. Sly & the fam @ Woodstock...think it was in the dead of night...or morning. Scorching hot.

[@jasonralph4286]

The bestest, most funkiest band ever!

[@connieb4372]

Always LOVED Sly and the Family Stone! Fun fact... the woman playing keyboards and singing backup was sister Rose Stone who sang backup for Elton John tours, along with her daughter, Lisa Stone. Another good video (or movie, really) is Woodstock with Sly and Family Stone. Great job Lee!

[@ddthor]

I can’t stop smiling!

[@rickknight1810]

I was lucky enough to see Sly & Fam on stage in Chicago, I think it was about 1972 or 3. Hard to believe how good they were. Four awesome singers (how about Sister Rose!) and all that music coming out of just a few instruments, no tech, no pitch correction, little drum set, probably little if any sound crew. Unreal!

[@rosshulveyiii]

I liked your special guest. Gives the show a little sweetness.

[@hannejeppesen1809]

Great sixties and seventies band, always liked them, my generation, we had the best music.

[@drmorqWarrenProject]

She is a doll and all kids should be allowed to be on their parents shows... Do not apologize.... kids are a treasure.. Your reviews are great.... and this medley was great... MORE SLY AND THE FAMILY....

[@meditationlifeskills]

The "I Want to Take You Higher" Woodstock performance is off the hook!

[@bjm9071]

They were one of my favorite groups when I was a kid. It was so amazing to see trumpeter Cynthia Robinson, a rare female horn player at the time. Years later, I caught them live without Sly, but Cynthia was still killin' it! Other great songs you may want to check out are: Everybody is a Star, Family Affair and Thank You ((Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin).

[@ozmaile7938]

Sly was one of a kind .......As funky and crazy as he looks ...

[@mariaportengen2959]

It's hard to sit still with so much funky soul. Those were the days. 🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@L33Reacts]

It’s impossible not to move to this!

[@827dusty]

These people really were all members of the same family. Only the drummer was not a blood relation, as he was the only white member of the Band. Sylvester (Sly) Stone said "he's still my brother. Brothers, sisters, and cousins made up this Band. Loved these guys back in the late 60s and into the 70s. Lots of soul and Funk.

[@stevenblock9712]

Their performance of Higher was one of the musical highlights at Woodstock and in the movie. I remember his hands raised with that white fringe jacket was one of the iconic scenes.

[@olias056]

do more studio songs.. well worth it

[@nicksylvester426]

Loved sly,saw them at msg 1970,great show. Love the album "Fresh".

[@juliannrose5919]

I just had a flashback to my 12 year old self dancing around my bedroom to this album.

[@chitownlee]

Check out their performance at Woodstock.

[@ginarobinson4483]

Years ago they let you come on stage and dance, not now those day's are long gone can't do that no more, good times back then.

[@marynelson288]

Flashing back to when I saw Sly in 1971 at Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, MO. He kept us waiting way too long, and was clearly "under the influence" when he finally took the stage and they played, IT BLEW ME AWAY. 🤯😌😎

[@realbser1956]

Sly Stone broke many barriers and he put the funk in funky. Soooo many great songs, and like everyone else said the performance at Woodstock is a must. Sly was Prince before Prince was.

[@geob3963]

All these songs are worth reviewing individually.

[@827dusty]

Sly took us to church!

[@rebeccam439]

Reminds me of my childhood. One of the best bands in rock.

[@rodneygriffin7666]

Your daughter is amazing! Teach them and let them Teach you. ✌️♥️🍏

[@dalemcmillan7231]

Fantastic band from the 60s and 70s..so many great songs!!❤❤

[@damonhines8187]

"This guy" is indeed Sly(Sylvester Stewart). Love Rose, also on keys and vox here, and Cynthia, on trumpet and vox.Stellar ensemble. Bassist Larry Graham is generally credited with inventing slap bass. 'Everybody Is A Star', 'Stand', 'Que Sera Sera', are some personal faves. Great band. So groundbreaking, fun.

[@Richard2003]

Sly was a musical genius

[@jessicalee7119]

Let's DANCE !!!! 💃💃💃💃💃

[@joannerichards1750]

Saw Sly and the Family Stone live at The Inferno nightclub in Buffalo NY. Huge hit !! Got plastered. Horns were a WOW, and the beat was heavy-duty, Rudy !!

[@johnsilva9139]

In addition to checking out their Woodstock performance, check out their set in the documentary "Summer of Soul" about a series of free concerts put on in Harlem in 1969. I believe Sly and his family played that the same week they were at Woodstock.

[@AP-gb3eh]

Sly And the family was always made great music and always brought us together

[@Chess8548]

“You Caught Me Smiling” is a great song by Sly and the Family Stone. Not as well known as the ones in this video, but it’s 🔥.

[@loisrogers9042]

My sister and I went to N.C. to see them when I was in HS. I had 3 of their albums. Unfortunately we both got sick and went back to Vermont without seeing them.😢

[@laurencaulton103]

Went to see him with my mother and sister. He was 3 hours late for his own show.

[@billbitterman9487]

In my college years, the way to really get a party moving was to put on a Sly & The Family Stone record.

[@bradjenkins1475]

When I saw him live at the Fillmore East in Greenwich village, New York in 1970. When he did his song Stand, the entire place got out of their seats and stood on the armrests of the seats. And believe me, they were skinny, and we essentially danced in place. Of course, that's not one of the songs that you're reviewing today. And interestingly enough. It's my favorite song of theirs. At least it is when they do it live because you just can't sit still.

[@bradjenkins1475]

I liked that you did today's reaction with sly. For me, sly is one of a few groups that I would be less likely to see live multiple times but due to circumstances in location it just happens that I've seen sly live for separate times The thing is seeing him live with all that. Energy really makes it worth it even when you're going for the fourth time and realizing. You've seen it all once you're there. He draws you right back in. I like them. I like their energy, and I loved their message at that time in our history.

[@robinreiley1828]

Check out their Woodstock performance. Sly took 400,000 people Higher!

[@DSquareMusicBucketlist]

I suggest you listen to the studio recording of all these songs. All of them are awesome. Sly and the Family Stone were a fun, socially relevant band in the late 60’s and early 70’s.

[@brockmiles6597]

The kid in the audience is Michael Jackson. The Jackson 5 used to play Sly tunes before their shows to get pumped.

[@johnsilva9139]

Is he really there? I'll have to look again and try to spot him.

[@brockmiles6597]

@@johnsilva9139 yeah, early when everyone is still seated the camera stops on a kid in a purple shirt at the 2:10-2:20 mark

[@DarrellFanning-bx7xz]

Blacks, whites, long hairs, squares. Everybody truly had a positive energy. You do you and ill do me and we got along. Friggin government couldnt handle that

[@paullanoue5228]

I really liked Sly. I was used to R&B and Funk growing up in NOLA. So Sly’s style appealed to me from first hearing his music. I believe he was from Denton Texas and grew up North of San Francisco. Unfortunately life in the fast lane got the better of him and he started to miss appearances. I was sorry to see that happen. He had an infectious energy to his music.

[@jeanniedebartolo5965]

Sly was a genius ❤

[@MikeStrickland-h4p]

Loved this band so much! You couldn’t help but dance, dance, dance! Gail

[@blxgrl]

It was all about the funk in the70s. I was so in love with Sly and the Family Stone. Your on 🔥 with the vids these 2 days. Please do some Barry White the 90s. Everyone does his 70s music. Awww the babygirl is a cutie

[@konradv7]

They had a lot of hits. I can think of a few they didn’t include. Stand! is one of my favorites.

[@michaelkeefe8494]

Oh hell yeah!

[@margiewilson4324]

Thank you! If you aren't moving to Sly, you better check your pulse. Try a full version of Everyday People live.

[@alcal47]

Sly at Woodstock please!!!!!

[@L33Reacts]

That might be coming! I want to do it for sure. I’m always down for more Woodstock and these guys get down

[@Pelza20]

Love your assistant 🥰

[@TZ61]

I say this every chance I get, but Sly and the Family Stone is essential for any understanding of popular music. To name a few, their albums 'Life', 'Stand' and 'There's a Riot Goin' On' are all groundbreaking, and, for me, game changing albums.

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

Wow 🎶🎶🎶

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

……their Woodstock performance was top notch 🎸🔥❤️

[@AjaxCaper]

I don't know how I haven't seen that so thanks for the request and thanks for doing this. That was great fun for me.

[@L33Reacts]

Glad to be of service! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@chitownlee]

One of my all time favs. Pure Funk.

[@Lwize]

Sly was too cool.

[@Linda-y9h]

Love them...boomshackalaka. ❤😊

[@realbser1956]

Thanks Cora, you rock!!!

[@richardleigh476]

Amazing band🌞🌞

[@John-d5d9v]

Thanks ❤

[@Veni_Vidi_Vortice]

SLY STONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!🤩

[@396Cap]

Fun band. Thanks.

[@basilrug]

Your kid is super cute!

[@L33Reacts]

lol thank you. They both pop up randomly throughout the videos lol

[@basilrug]

@@L33Reacts My daughter is 20 now, but I remember this age - so much fun!

[@stevenblock9712]

Drummer, there is a KZbin video of drummer Frank McVeigh playing the drums to the studio recording of Aja and getting it note for note. You would find it very interesting I think.

[@mikerichards67]

Please do the Woodstock performance.

[@bluetopguitar1104]

When he was on his game, Sly Stone was brilliant. A giant talent. The sad part is, back then you could say that word to make fun or serve notice about racism. Sometimes I think it was better because you could talk about politics and people a little and sometimes make it easier to understand. Sometimes not, though. We need to get back to talking and not freaking out. Oh well, there is a performance on the Ed Sullivan show that is awesome. Not sure where this video is. I love the positivity on everyday people and dance to the music.

[@kristahartmann6712]

Went to see him in a club once. As others have mentioned, he no-showed. Not mad, just sad.

[@beverlyoyarzun3326]

Sly put the funk in dysfunctional ✌🏻

[@billalbritton4972]

Huge band. Bassist was big influence all funk players to come. Incredible live act,socially viable music. To bad Sly went cocaine crazy.

[@owl-gd6ce]

So many rapers took their hooks and made what they may call music but Sly was a genius. Janet Jackson totally benefited from him ...Such a good band and vibe..keep on rocken Sly where ever you are

[@webstermiller7862]

Don't bleep anything out ... WE THE PEOPLE BROTHER !

[@johncollier9280]

I wanna recommend another awe inspirin' live performance from The T.A.M.I. show 1964 concert. I'm talkin' The Hardest Workin' Man In Show Business. Soul Brother #1, King O' The One Nighters, The Sex Machine, Cool,Tough, Pure Excitement, Mister Dynamite: James "Butane" Brown 'N His Famous Flames. This be mind bogglin'...outta sight...supernatural...best ever kinda thang goin' down. See it tuh believe it. Hear me now...

[@StefanPina]

Great to see them live! Such a great band And thank you for your reaction! TTB made a new interpretation of the songs in 2015: At the Wheels of Soul Tour stop in Red Rocks on June 13, 2015, Tedeschi Trucks Band are joined by Sharon Jones and members of the Dap-Kings (Binky Griptite, Cochemea Gastelum, Chris Davis, Mike Buckley, Saundra Williams and Starr Duncan) and Doyle Bramhall II for an incredible medley of the Sly Stone classics "Sing A Simple Song/I Want To Take You Higher." Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZyml2Srp8t2mLc