Family Affair - Sly & Family Stone (UK#15 USA#01) 1972

[@londonemski]

Love this version so much. My heart melts at the looks Sly gives his sister throughout - especially at 0:44. You can tell they really like each other and enjoy making music together. All of us who have sisters are so lucky! I love my two sisters (one older one twin) and we love each other's company so much. Beautiful song by a truly gifted and visionary writer and performer.

[@trw5653]

nice comment :)

[@mark5785]

Agreed. Well said.

[@scottfeuerhammer3595]

Since they were little kids.

[@kj6344]

Nice

[@annaritaranalli1791]

She was talented too😊

[@ismaelrasul9421]

GROWING UP TO THIS TYPE OF MUSIC WAS REALLY SPECIAL. THE ERA OF MUSIC AND THE OUTFITS WAS ABSOLUTELY UNIQUE. I WAS BORN IN 1956, SO MUCH MUSIC, THE MOTOWN SOUND, THE BARKEYS, JAMES BROWN, JIMI HENDRIX, SANTANA I'M THANKFUL TO STILL BEING ALIVE TO EXPERIENCE IT ALL.😎🎤💓🎧

[@braedo7006]

damn your old

[@cherylalt101]

I was born in 1956 too and was just saying the same thing lol. This was an incredible time for music, clothes, and everything creative really... An awesome time to grow up!

[@helencole4521]

Oh i really couldnt agree more. I think we were privileged to live through this period of music. Too much to mention.

[@CatherineDamagnez-o6n]

I feel the same, I was born in France in1953 and was so lucky to travel thru the States and Mexico in 1972. I was a teen still and that trip made my life. I would'nt trade my age ever. It was just amazing. I miss the music so much. So long brother 😃

[@christophermatthias3327]

The 70s was a great time I miss it the clothes the music the clubs and my mums cooking the whole vibe

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

Happy days

[@Jcrash71]

Music peaked then too

[@peterdavis4959]

I agree 👍💯

[@Supreme10-p9h]

I will say this until I leave this earth, I will put the music from the 70s up against any decade and the music from the 70s will win

[@BurnAftrReading]

What’s more beautiful than making great music with the people you love? Nothing I can imagine!

[@bipcuds]

I LOVE this version! I can't listen to any Sly version of this song without literally choking up at some point .... choking on the funk!

[@cherylalt101]

I've always loved Sly and the Family Stone cause they had an extra dose of funkiness in every song. I don't think I've ever seen this performance with Sly and his sister. It's really sweet but still got that funk lol! I think I was 14 or 15 then. What a great time for music!

[@gildawhitner6962]

Those lyrics tho!!! You can't leave... cause ur heart is there. You can't stay cause u been somewhere else!!! Been there. HEAVY!!!

[@Altamira_]

Poetry. Those lyrics will live forever.

[@60jellybean]

Sly and Rose look so much alike .They look almost like twins. I love this song they are singing. I play this video everyday. Such a talented family!

[@annaritaranalli1791]

They had chemistry when they worked togheter

[@Fritzw75]

Rose was so much finer than Sly! LOL. She was a looker and a half

[@annaritaranalli1791]

I see no resemblance among them

[@tomigunn777]

This is freaking incredible!! Long live great 70's music!

[@jeromewhite2347]

I just love this.

[@curly_wyn]

This song is literally the epitome of 1971

[@ArmchairRamb0]

What an artifact. Clean sound on a magnificent song. These two really had something.

[@dappdaddy33]

…Sly Stone single handily changed music FOREVER 💯✔️…a pioneer 👑…

[@thisislogout]

Sly's smiles and body language says he was having the time of his life singing with his sister. A Beautiful performance! Thanks for uploading this gem.😊

[@tiffanywilliams9545]

I love this song I was born in 1971 but I relate to this song !!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tiffanywilliams9545]

Well done guys I’m a fan and always will be thanks for all of your beautiful music GOD BLESS YOU and your FAMILYS❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🎊🎉🎊🎉

[@VARDACO17]

Perfect hairstyle. Wonderful voices, yearning ...

[@arthurleino]

Been hearing this on the class of 71,on I heart. What a cool song!

[@richardkiambubrown9325]

Sly Stone and his sister Rose Stone who played piano and vocals in Sly & The Family Stone. Sly's real name is Sylvester Stewart

[@terrypussypower]

@Corey Campbell No, he didn’t. Billy Preston played keys on this, and Bobby Womack played guitar.

[@terrypussypower]

@Corey Campbell Wrong. You should do YOUR research, buddy. If you can’t be bothered, I’ll do it for you and hold your hand through it. Whilst it’s true that the band broke up and Sly worked on “There’s A Riot Goin’ On” himself mostly, he brought in session guys when he needed to, and “Family Affair” was one of those instances….as he did so on other tracks. This isn’t difficult to verify.

[@terrypussypower]

@Corey Campbell I’ve done my “history”, I was born in 1959! That’s my “history”! I grew up with the likes of Sly and George Clinton in my bones! I’ve forgotten more about them than most people ever knew!

[@kaharold]

Him and his Sister, A REAL FAMILY AFFAIR

[@doriweb7]

+kaharold If you are implying what it sounds like, you are a very crass individual. Rose is a very good friend of mine, and I would appreciate you being more respectful of her.

[@romulus_]

+doriweb7 how was that remotely disrespectful? he is saying they are family, and the song is very much about family dynamics. and we got it the first few times, you knew rose stone. if anything, you owe the original poster an apology for reading some nonsense into their comment and chastising them. a rude vessel to state your relationship to the subject of the video.

[@kaharold]

+doriweb7 Oh Lord Shaking My Head ANOTHER DUMMY. I wish YOU People OR Some of You People here on You Tube Comprehend What You are Reading Before You comment on things Because It Makes you Look STUPID.. As My Comment Says A REAL FAMILY AFFAIR. MEANING Brother and Sister Sitting Down Singing Together My Comment Says Just what it means. Now a days YOU Don't see Brother and Sister Close Like Rose and Sly. On Some of their Videos they are Dancing Together Which is a Beautiful Thing.. Are YOU and Your Sister This Close. WHERE OR HOW is My Comment in any way Bad OR Disrespectful in anyway Toward Rose???? A Beautiful Black Woman Sitting Down Singing With her Big Brother A REAL FAMILY AFFAIR. Even Though Most of Their Songs are Older than I'am.. Im a HUGH FAN of Sly and the Family Stone. I, I REPEAT I Buys all their Music, Larry Graham is a Long Distance Relative of mines From My Father Side of the Family. MY Aunt Tells Me Stories on How When She Lived in the Bay Area of California She Wouldn't Miss one of their Live Shows. SO Please Dude Get off the Gas Because Nobody Said Nothing BAD about Rose. READ and COMPREHEND Before You Comment Next Time.

[@kaharold]

+Zapp Rogerstein  EXACTLY.. This Dude is a DUMMY. As I Stated in My Comment to Him HE Don't Comprehend What Im Saying. A Person that Read and Don't Comprehend What they are Reading is a DUMMY.. Now a Days You Don't see this, Brother and Sister Sitting Down Together Singing. And Some of Their Videos They Dance Together Like the Wood Stock Video. This Dude is a Dummy. I Said A REAL FAMILY AFFAIR Meaning the Closeness of Rose Stone and Her Brother Sly.. This Dude here Needs to go back to Junior High School.. SMH

[@RamardoTHunt]

+doriweb7 Is Miss Rose still playing piano and keyboards? Back in the day she was a stone beast on them keys, many people thought she was just a pretty girl placed behind the keyboards but she was a pretty girl playing the keyboards.

[@InfinityNebula]

Man Prince is so much like Sly they even look alike Prince even poses like him one difference Sly had an incredible vocal range and Sly's music is on a genius level

[@javonwalker9367]

U can see sly all in prince super true

[@ernestbutler4141]

Another Huge Difference.SLY STONE a.k.a.MR.STEWART Is The Original.SISTER ROSE Sitting there looking All Mature and Seriously Ladylike And SLY acting Mischiviously Silly trying to make Her Laugh or Something.Guess it's True even in The Entertainment Business Girls really do Mature way before Boyz.Love& Peace ❤️&☮️ luv ya byo eJ

[@abriana3121]

💜💜💜

[@ahmidis74]

On unsung? We need a proper ducumentary. He should be featured on PBS "American Masters". It would be good if Unsung did a 2-hr special. Thanks for the heads up.

[@buttamalone]

Documentary coming to Hulu later this year! Exec produced by Questlove.

[@ahmidis74]

@@buttamalone Thanks for this info!

[@byroncole7548]

Absolutely!!!💜🕶️

[@athorpe630]

Genius we played this at one of our family reunions one year.First time I'd ever heard it. Amazing.

[@MAllen-ng8pl]

such smart, observant lyrics.

[@oyomesi]

Excellent. Has the ambiance of an 'unplugged' session.

[@Wise-Lady-La-Aura]

Love these two!! Sly has beautiful teeth! Look into his eyes! He has that look of joy and kindness in his eyes. He still does, too! Favorite line of all time is in this song; " You can't cry, 'cause you'll look broke down, but you're crying anyway, 'cause you're all broke down" ! God this man was talented. They found him, on the streets. People reached out to him, he was getting ripped off by the record label that didn't pay him. Long story short- He won his case and got his money and his back pay!!

[@LittleSweety]

This song was 40 years ago no.10 in the world charts #sly #and #the #family #stone

[@anthoney5416]

it amaze me the old school artist could be as high as a 747 plane and still could sing the mic off

[@tiffanywilliams9545]

Rip to all of those that’s gone on to heaven RIP 🙏🙏🙏 , I love you family ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ALL Of MY FAMILY!!! , of course we all have our favorites but just the same I love you always ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kingofdaundaworld]

nobody feels beats like Sly, love that shit 2:20 on, Magic. And this song is about relationships, the first being A mothers love for her kids one wants to learn (good kid) and the other you just want to burn (bad kid) Mom lOVES all of them, cause its in the blood, (again back to relationshhips) bloods thicker than the mud (sticking together in spite of) and then lastly about New relatiionships between a couple newlywed a year ago, still checking each other out, (the couple with problems trying to work through them). Sly is at least from 68' to 76 one of the most prolific and profound song writers of our time.

[@t100base]

he should be talked about more.

[@horsluva0758]

Well said and totally agree.

[@janetuzoma3959]

His lyrics is the story of real family life..told in a funk tone with timeless beats & rhythms...brilliant. Nothing like it today...

[@PigeonJr.]

@@janetuzoma3959 Wasn't Family Affair a song referring to the USA?

[@goddessjnu6055]

this is golden it breaks my heart to see what happens when we do drugs

[@claudemcwhorter]

What, did these guys get caught up in Drugs later ? I hope not.

[@tommyswenumson1739]

@@claudemcwhorter Sly did big time. His brother Freddie also had a rough go of it for a while but he at least got through.

[@David-cm4ok]

@@claudemcwhorter 😂

[@mebeasensei]

@@tommyswenumson1739 so when did Sly hit Heroin….here? I’ve never tried it, but when he sings on the original single it sounds like a H voice to me.

[@tommyswenumson1739]

@@mebeasensei I don’t know if he ever did. It’s never mentioned in anything I’ve read. Maybe some pretty heavy pill usage of some kind. Kinda doubt he ever shot actual heroin though I feel like he wouldn’t have lived this long if he started that too.

[@sheashea4622]

A brother and sister singing together.........I love it!!

[@tmaddrummer]

1972....... What a great time in my life!!!

[@LANEBarrett]

A Fan Since I was 3-- three years Old, Studied, Worked and Practiced listening to The messages of these Musicians and the work and dedication they put into their work gave me the chills, inspiration, dedication and courage to be a musician.... Because it feels Right! - Coming from the Country and moving thru the Bright lights and Big cities - I absolutely absorbed every note, moment in time, smell of the funk, streets, avenues, alley ways, and cultures of this American Class Music.

[@jcoltrane8976]

Since the age of three? American Class Music? What a bunch of bullshit.

[@robertjancewicz1689]

Rose has the best voice of the family by far

[@hullamajascot1]

My kind of music and its always a nice way to let the stress out.

[@bhbluebird]

This is song is brilliant.

[@lazarusravelstein1311]

Thank you so much for posting this. That is so good it hurts my soul's nuts.

[@deenababie]

My mother gave me all my Dads old 45’s. They sat for YEARS in the little red cardboard case from his youth. He was born in 1943. Today I played this song among others on a record player I decided to buy with my Christmas money. The last time the records were played was likely when we had a counsel stereo/ radio in my childhood living room sometime in the 70’s or early 80’s. The record hasn’t been touched since but sounded clear and clean with that beloved vinyl sound!! Chose this one first to play because it IS a Family Affair. The second one I played was Hey Paula, which also sounded amazeballs. Loving the trend back to vinyl!! Missing my Dad.

[@Supreme10-p9h]

condolences to you for the loss of your father😢😢

[@OpinionsAndArseholes]

sly stone was like a prophet of soul. fucking prophet jack, mark my words. A genius who sold Manhattan for a handful of beads. a genius. Genius.

[@tkendirli]

sly!!! what a performer.....

[@marcloaf]

No matter how choked Rose is, she has to dance, the musics that cool. Love this band.

[@tioray8755]

Playing this song while playing Jenga is the best

[@tiaputadobatiman]

Freeddie Stone is one of my fav guitar players of all time!

[@annaritaranalli1791]

In that band everyone had talent

[@shaunagidwani3936]

Fantastic artist !So talented!!

[@michaelcaron7659]

Now THIS is a good song and just gotta love the fro 👍

[@firstboyonthemoon8876]

My gawd what a great version. They were on fire during this era.

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY 72ND BIRTHDAY ROSEMARY STEWART "ROSIE STONE" (MARCH 21, 2017)

[@jedshook8968]

Y'ALL CAN'T TELL ME THAT MAN WASN'T FUNKY!

[@claudemcwhorter]

espescially for "72 . Yeah bro.

[@peterdavis4959]

True facts thanks

[@travislewis7785]

simply awesome

[@patrickmayo5530]

I agree with the earlier statement that Sly was a musical prophet.....everything since was built upon him and his genius

[@theoperation3596]

He really is, "there a riot going on" combine so much things and thoughts about life and survive. Thank you life

[@MichaelJohnson-ip6xr]

Can't believe what he is today...drugs are a terrible thing.The group went through Hell with Sly not showing up at concerts and other...There's a Riot Going on was one of the greatest albums ever.

[@annaritaranalli1791]

Damned addiction

[@olu7116]

The release of his new book brought me here and I heard he's four years clean....

[@michellerjackson5776]

Love this.. Soul Train my Saturday must!

[@LittleSweety]

This song was 40 years ago no.9 in the world charts #sly #and #the #family #stone

[@TheHappipuppi13]

The song was actually #1 in America from November 28th to December 18th, 1971.

[@Sandro2487]

nostalgic...very class perfect Lounge Music for today

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

WTF is lounge music?

[@TyroneDavisBiggDav]

Sly Stone ladies and gentleman is not dead!!! Check out "Unsung" where a bio feature on him was broadcast last night. He now lives in a van by choice making new music while fighting for royalities. During his years of drug abuse, Sly Stone was finanically compensated through past royalites until now.

[@sheilapalmer224]

He is underrated

[@Jcrash71]

According to who?

[@annaritaranalli1791]

I don't think he is underrated ..he was and he is successfull

[@deoncooper2010]

great music and sounds really written

[@sydneyfoote718]

Grew up on this in Jamaica,Beautiful

[@blindmang]

thank you Sly...

[@mrfrosty1080]

Man, that's gangster!

[@TheProtagonistDies]

Kamani Belt real nigga shit!

[@mrfrosty1080]

You better believe it!

[@PoppaSweet]

Love This Cat!!!

[@tillysanders2593]

Beyond words .. Legendary Godfather

[@craigmcdonald9206]

Literally haven't heard this song since it was new in 72....

[@geoffolehane]

I rally enjoy watching pre-MTV promo videos.

[@IlyaOrlov1973]

Вот это самое лучшее. Классные!

[@MrVato53]

Well .. 1st I have to say Sly is a great artist. His Funk is un-matched. MJ and Prince .. at least for me not in the same league. Sly broke ground and did not have just one hit. His songs all had their own appreciation. Plus this was raw funk. The band actually played these songs. Did not use studio tricks to get there sounds. I an not gonna slam his business decisions. But Musically a genius..

[@Dirkchucklebutty]

Damn right

[@pickersparadise]

+MrVato53 Thank u!

[@tedgreen2170]

Please stop smoking crack. It will kill you. I see it has already killed your brain cells.

[@Kemet3.0]

Actually, Sly was in the league of those of two. But, MJ is the greatest a child prodigy. All the way until he died. He voice was golden as a 5 year old. The Jackson 5 songs and Christmas album are classic.

[@DINOLOVER6717]

I agree. I think he’s more akin to James Brown, there’s that soul bearing funk in their music. MJ and Prince were meticulous in every note and every movement. James and Sly....there’s a feeling, a groove that hits you and won’t let go. It’s a hip scene can you dig it?

[@lucascespedes8708]

this is so so so so so dope!

[@Shadowcub69]

Those were the days. We had Sly, this generation has Beiber.

[@ikechukwuogu4479]

Shadowcub69 So not fair!

[@rodgoulart]

You said it ALL!

There were just as many talentless shitboys around back then as there are now, same as there are just as many staggeringly talented artists now as there were then. You might have to look a bit harder, so . . . look a bit harder, innit?

[@jacknick7582]

this generation has guys like frank ocean and young thug too 💪🏻

[@miaace5070]

:| :\ ugh! ;p that's why I'm here . lolzzzz

[@pretorious700]

Sly high as a kite...Rose is so beautiful she's breathtaking.

[@gino423]

Wow I loved that song back than

[@willpatterson2973]

THAT GRIN THO...……...

[@arcticmorning]

one of the coolest guys that ever graced the earth..

[@drmyeyes5878]

Amazing enough, Sly is still here and MJ and Prince are gone, quite ironic. Love Prince, MJ is iconic, Sly broke the ground.

[@Jcrash71]

Michael was an overrated bum

[@claudemcwhorter]

these Cat's can Sing. WOW ! Thank you Jesus !

[@zappadead13]

this one song circa 1970 way better than 99 percent of the stuff 2012 produced! Sly should be a zillionaire!!!

[@christinenarroway4136]

Dedicated To ALL My Sisters:- Shannon, Ginny, Donna & Katrina With Love Always X ❤

[@JayquanPramlittyfusho]

There was no one cooler than sly, ever

[@TheJayblaze3]

I just love her lol

[@bigcat4444]

rose was cute

[@doriweb7]

+jim f - Still IS, at almost 71!

[@anaparada7219]

She always looks aggravated she is not attractive only her clothing she looks you so you can see she's still very ghetto in her mannerisms

[@ericebryan]

Yes petite and cute.

[@cclibre3832]

Gorgeous

[@1kingzeus]

@@anaparada7219 This comment shows how you view the world and yourself. Be blessed

[@petervitti9]

This my favorite sly stone 🎵

[@abriana3121]

💜💜💜

[@aubreytaylor7942]

I love this song

[@ms.capricorn4540]

Excellent!

[@poplife123]

People like to keep on about sly being high all the time......ok if he was not would we have had this great music that changed our lives.....it's a family affair man....

[@josephsullivan1612]

She is sooooooo gorgeous.....

[@davesstuff1599]

Now that is the definition of style right there.

[@paradiddle16]

Brilliant!

[@TheMooncapone]

Nice song....

[@onedayati]

Good Song.

[@tornspeedo]

COOL! Thanks for posting this!

[@jvidr]

His sister has such a good voice

[@alfonsecapone1]

Ahead of it's time I think...still dope :)

[@panheaddan1]

LISTEN to the message

[@Kuderik]

i love him so much.

[@jerrypolite8234]

Very relevant to this day

[@Ri0tGoin0n]

I agree, Prince (and MJ) are very much influenced by this man. However, that statement putting Prince below Sly in factual terms is ill-informed. Prince's vocal range surpasses Slys no problem and Prince's musical ability again far outstrips that of Slys. This is coming from a Sly hardcore (see my user name). Prince took most major greats like Sly, James, Hendrix, Santanna, Joni, etc and became greater and maintained originality. No one has done it again since. He stands alone.

[@janetuzoma3959]

Maybe...but not in musicality... Sly was no 1 ....funk & soul. Excuse you.

[@marvinwatson2043]

Yes, Prince DID RULE.... But I'm a guitarist and Jimi took it from a guitar and made it a WEAPON

[@MacDaddy50]

I think the two guys Prince fired "Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis" might take offense to what you said. Keep in mind they hold the record for #1 hits in one year-21. Sly influence on many artist and his ability to create and incorporate "the sound" within his band is what stands out; saxophone, trumpet, bass, drums, guitar, organ, vocal arrangement, etc. No band back then had that unique colorful quality ! Hot Fun In The Summertime says it all.

[@Jcrash71]

Spoken like a true 70s baby who missed out on Sly's prime from 68-73

[@annaritaranalli1791]

Also talented english-irish singer and lyrics 's writer george o'dowd(boy george)is influeced by.him

[@sonicgrub]

3:28 best growl eva

[@Kemet3.0]

What’s incredible Sly outlived all these guys. Michael Jackson, Prince and Rick James. Wow???

[@romulus_]

I often think about that.

[@PrussiaRabbit]

Musical espresso! Hiddles Army was here~

[@SpritMatterMan]

This is really great!!!!! Historic in fact!

[@readynow12345]

He wrote all the music from what I read.