Sly Stone - If You Want Me To Stay

[@MertonHayford]

Nobody would have guessed Sly would outlive both Prince and MJ.

[@venusclark6878]

Merton Hayford true

[@lbauer9503]

Man, that’s for sure!

[@waltzplace]

A living fact...

[@woozee100]

Merton Hayford cause he is happy spirit

[@queen_of_domination]

I know! The dude didn’t just use drugs; he “invented” drugs. Yet, he’s still here. God bless him, as well as his musical genius.

[@jacquelinegraves2235]

He was 40ish here and looked great. The fact that he wasn't elaborately dressed gives heads-up that he was not doing well financially. This is sheer genius and I wish more people understood addiction and how it takes over. His addiction ruined him, not he himself. He is The Funk GrandMaster!!

[@reginaldessley]

I feel you as a young music lover, Sly and Rick James where my two idols. I was a drummer in high school and I thank God my Mother could not afford to buy me drums. I still ended up in rehab...been clean for 30 years and yes normal people don't understand addictions. Be blessed!

[@JONeal826]

One of the greatest songs ever produced

[@kittyvaughn76]

Absolutely 💯%.

[@daveg385]

Sure was

[@kandikane923]

indeed!

[@janjanet8045]

We loved you then and we still love ya Sly!

[@gifted26]

The funky bass line is sooooo soothing! ✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽

[@critter7052]

One of the greatest bass lines in rock history. Thanks for posting.

[@jamro217]

Imagine how much more great music Sly would've given us if it wasn't for drugs. On a brighter note, Will Lee is killin' it on the bass.

[@maryhiers6428]

I’d forgotten what a great band Sly and the Family Stone was until a couple years ago. Now my 4 yr old granddaughter goes around snapping her fingers singing their songs with me❤

[@zenhippie2011]

Overwhelmingly not fake.

[@michaeldeane9029]

Probably Paul and the band's most enjoyable evening ever...

[@bgbstrm2352]

I am white, live in Sweden, 68 now, and you know "There's a riot goin' on" just blew my mind when it was released!! A revolution, different from everything else, sooo cooool, changed the music scene! Loved it to death - and still do! And this is one helluva performance!!!! 💯🎶🎵

[@jefftrisler3617]

One glorious night, Sly came out in public and showed he STILL had IT. What a gift he was. GREAT performance by Shaeffer's band as well.

[@sweetoneloves6811]

flawless, just amazing how music was back in the day

[@1blastman]

This song is so deliciously funky, and Paul's band loves playing with him. This is your favorite syrup on your favorite ice cream.

[@wagtec]

Sly is a phenom that broke through the racial barrier pressures and helped lift and unify us with his music without being apologetic. Sly Stone: "Albino musicians could neutralize all the racial problems" It's a family affair places the focus on the family. His unique style is enough to place him on the pedestal he deserves with the greats. Today he live understated life, yet he is still a nice guy. Too bad he gave concert goers a hard time back in the day by being wasted etc from what I used to hear.

[@jayscribe7547]

Sly Stone was Prince before Prince

[@suncat5160]

you mean Prince was Sly Stone after Sly Stone

[@jayscribe7547]

That too. lol!

[@bigol9223]

Jay Scribe much better than Prince

[@reifwest8899]

2 greats but i could never put sly above prince

[@garytfg]

Sly was a huge musical talent but his drug habit ruined both him & his reputation. Not comparable to Prince for this reason

[@bethbartlett5692]

I want Sly back! This DEFINED an era!

[@adalee8065]

David's band is KILLIN' IT THEY ARE JAMMIN🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dereckoneal5919]

I totally agree with you

[@branevans3705]

Sly is an amazing songwriter and stylist. His tunes are classics. Love ❤❤

[@lovebug3078]

Stop hatin! Sly the shit! I love this man!!!

[@brandonscott6496]

I'm a metal head at heart and always will be but GD…recently discover the good S@it my parents listened to. This is fantastic

[@user-yu9kh5zw7n]

I'll never stop loving his music. He needs to go down as "The Natural"

[@Eyemallfunkedup]

This is a great version of the song. The band is tight and Sly was great. Maybe one of the best versions of the song. I feel for Sly. He had, and has a great spirit. His music is alive and important even today in this world of bullshit we live in today. He's not even a shadow of what he was, but we, his fans love him, and wish he was still able to be what he once was. We love you Sly, and wish you the best. LOVE AND PEACE.

[@ElixerSue]

Yes yes yes. I try to send Sly a little cosmic love every day. He is a friend to all. He also was the STAR of Woodstock. Ask anyone who was there. Only Sly pulled it off to make everyone finally feel AS ONE. Sly did that. The other acts were good but Sly was even more than musician there, he was...Everything.

[@telmolicious]

+ElixerSue hendrix says hi

[@nadiromar2666]

Well said, a shadow of his former self but an extremely talented artist in his day.

[@burnettancrum9555]

@@nadiromar2666 you're gonna get old , too. He gave us so much, try to be respectful and kind. Like Sly.

[@fielder8412]

Not the best version. Keyboard too shrill. And where's that great bass line?

[@innercityblackfoot6414]

Amazing!!! This man did it! Being a 60's baby, this was the backdrop to my early childhood. I loved it then. Today at 48, I have a whole new appreciation for his music. He is a musical genius to the core!

[@mrlovesexy227]

WHY DO WE STILL LOVE THIS AFTER ALL THIS TIME???? BECAUSE WE LOVE U SLY........

[@bonniesmusic4336]

Sly and The Family Stone always my shit cause they sang real shit.Lyrics are beautiful,meaningful plus Funk...enough said.Listen to them til I die.

[@randysurratt9919]

I know huh ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@kimharmon7716]

Because the music is so good and can't be copied no matter how hard you try.

[@gildawhitner6962]

This song has so much meaning... How could u get outta pocket for fun?!!!

[@dylankeith1870]

I forever love Sly Stone. Hope you find peace Sly!

[@basilnator]

What a fantastic transition into Sing a simple song. Damn, Sly is so damn good

[@drumsong]

he doesn't forget his lyrics...ts a shorter version medley style-why are people so negative on youtube??Pauls sounds mm oh yeh -its the fn 80s!! Its still pretty good and its one of the few last decent performances from a troubled genius .So enjoy don't be negative!! Blessed love

[@TheLifelove123]

what a work of art

[@marioleonibalpedroso3073]

Esse é o verdadeiro funk. Música top. Sly e Stevie forever.

[@msmc2685]

He’s simply the GOAT- so much original talent, charisma & love just oozing from him. His music was so unifying, positive & inclusive.

[@queen_of_domination]

I can’t get tired of it his song. This is a song that you have to keep on repeat.

[@johnsmith-wc7xw]

yes but the studio version! not this mess lol

[@queen_of_domination]

john smith Lol I feel you!

[@johnsmith-wc7xw]

@@queen_of_domination dominate me lol

[@queen_of_domination]

john smith 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AndrewVOdom]

@@johnsmith-wc7xw It’s a very good live version!

[@Derek-ws2xu]

@ ten years old growing up in the 70s this was my Jam 🎸 still a Gem 💎 in 2022 🎵

[@HaroldSeay]

My idol growing up I learn so much from you and thank you so much we live together in fort Myers my brother Frankie and me and God bless you please come back

[@msstevie1951]

Love this old song.Sly's voice was so unique ♥ If ya want me to stay number one gonna be number one!~ ♥

[@operations845]

No competition between musicians. All music created is beautiful. Some is more equal than the other.

[@jjsiegal1]

Mr. Sly Stone....Funk Rock Genius !

[@annettejenkins383]

Still one of my most favorite song writers. This man was a genius. We were fortunate enough to actually study him in college. Its sad sometimes that being too gifted and smart can actually be a curse. When your brain is working 24-7. Your body, spirit, and soul can't keep up. He chose drugs as a release. I still praise him.

[@michellemcdonald9294]

Percisely well put

[@Bendylanp]

Don't underestimate the socio-political element. Imagine being a black man in America growing up in the 50,s and 60's like Sly. Imagine being hugely talented and working hard for exposure and opportunity, but also being a second class citizen, despite knowing you were smarter and more talented than everyone around you. Imgine the pressure, imagine being surrounded by drugs. he wasn't troubled - that definition that narrative conveniently side-steps context. He was fucked. He was born fucked and the context caught up with him. Despite all that he burned brightly for a moment. What a huge man.

[@tommyswenumson1739]

Nathaniel Birthurth You argue more white artists died of drugs than black artists at that time, but statistically, especially in impoverished areas, African American rates of drug use were higher at this time, and one factor of that was higher rates of poverty and the issue of constantly being abused by racist people and a racist system. So I’d say Bendy’s theory, while not necessarily correct, probably holds more weight than your assertion that it’s not a political/racial issue. It’s absolutely possible that racism and 1960s era abuse of black people could have been a factor in Sly’s inner torment.

[@tommyswenumson1739]

Nathaniel Birthurth I didn’t say it wasn’t correct I said it was a possibility due to the rest of the things I mentioned in my comment. I simply commented to say that your reasons for completely dismissing the possible racial factor are inadequate.

[@tommyswenumson1739]

Nathaniel Birthurth So it looks to me like what you’re saying is racial troubles are (though they don’t tell the whole story) a possible reason for Sly’s issues. I guess we are in agreement here.

[@lukerocheleau9173]

So good

[@donnalapoint4523]

So incredibly talented

[@dianeryan5011]

I Remember this song..Great Sly..this is one of my favs!!

[@MrSetonBob]

So genuine and authentic. Like the early days at the Cow Palace and Winchester Cathedral. Where have all the good sounds gone?

[@lindalocke3233]

2024 SLY and family REUNION the best Alrighty Already

[@sallydwyer2735]

The original genius!!!!!!!

[@Cuffski]

Sly rocked and the band was cooking. The drummer andbassist laced the bottom, they grooved !!! Man I miss the 80's.

[@mindychristopoulos9557]

Musical Genus!

[@ChrisOler]

Man, what a strong performance. He really starts feeling it about 1:30 in. Band has to be tight to improvise with him. They probably had maybe one or two chances to rehearse. Nice work by all.

[@TheAlvin8tor]

Damn! Sound so good live...

[@randysurratt9919]

October 5th and I’m still digging this one ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️♥️

[@dantean]

I'd have SWORN Sly was already fried toast by 1983! He looks and sounds great here! BRAVO!!!

[@lonniebannister5320]

Da F U N K ! ! ! I Love It!!

[@maxdeangelis5019]

Probably my favorite song if not top 10

[@davidmccall4776]

What happened with Sly should be reason enough for anyone not to do dope! What a talent! I miss him, his music, and his style. He's in a league of his own, and no one can ever replace him. Long live Sly Stone!

[@johnjones695]

Look at the Jazz, Funk, and soul, rock he got it all going

[@kelly-jocox321]

If only we could turn back time , Love his music and Drugs destroy people. Such a shame. , Happy he is still alive today though, so many have died young. He seemed like a sweet soul.

[@RayneJohnson.]

Hello Kelly How are you doing? It's a great pleasure to have you here!

[@otineb5]

It ain't the same without his band, but at least a court recently ruled in his favor that he is to get royalties from the music industry that were using his music and not paying him his due. God Bless Sylvester Stewart and may he live in good health for many more years to come.

[@baileyelectric]

Will and Steve make one of the tightest rythym sections ever! They have that ability to make an artists song groove harder, deeper and funkier than the original versions. Check them out backing James Brown on Letterman in the early 80's, they put the "F" in FUNK!

[@Fakename70]

That entire original Late Night band with Bullock was one of the best TV has ever had.

[@SeerTrulth]

Sly was so deep that it didn't always launch into the Tuesday right. And you know his celebrity played agin' his humility and beauty, so he got introspective at times. Here, though, he transforms into joy. And then it flies!

[@yamiah03]

Oh Shut. The. Fuck. Up.

[@MontyRoyal963]

That bass'er killed it!

[@PROSPECROOFING]

Always Loved this song. Listened to it thru Good and Bad times..👍❤👍❤

[@craigtillman5988]

Goosebumps!!

[@MattCassCook]

Love the synth playing the horn lines.

[@SpritMatterMan]

Totally bad ass!!!

[@Kevo216666]

This is so perfect. Makes my heart soar.

[@AI-mg3hy]

I was 4 when this happened and I guess he was considered to be past his prime. But this sounds so good today. Timeless.

[@thomaswerner1383]

Sly Stone. funky soul Bad #$_ s@!! !I. t 🎹

[@richardburger3853]

It brings tears to my eyes! What a time it was in the 70s! God bless Sly!

[@girlygirlsuehaila]

I LOVE SEEING SLY SO HAPPY! BEAUTIFUL!

[@charleswilliams8248]

Sly put the funk in funk! O yeah!

[@mapsan1]

That tune is so good....

[@glenroy56]

Nobody better than Sly in his day...

[@nyterpfan]

+glenroy56 He was the coolest cat in pop music history and a creative genius!!

[@kurtadams3021]

The LEGENDARY Sly

[@sandrajohnson1945]

Enjoying this tune, big time!

[@edfundo7271]

Pure love both from and to Sly and the Fam and me. 40 years now you have given me music love and I love your music right back.

[@stevearle]

He will outlive Prince and M. J. in more ways than one. Here he is soundi'so good on his own classics... I can forgive his lack of interview skills.

[@farmhand6524]

Killin it my my

[@bluefire9183]

Sly Stone was awesome .. raw talent

[@docgonzales]

3:24 Paul telling the band to keep going, they were having way too much fun.

[@ShadowsofSmoke]

Sly Stone was a musician and artist of the civil rights movement (hence the lyrics), as well....James Brown. Prince and Michael were the products after that era.

[@TheVibratory]

2:40 three notes on that rhodes............glooord..gooooosebumps

[@davidhunterslifelovefaith6043]

I’ve been playing this arrangement all day’ and I LOVE THAT MOMENT AND THAT LICK

[@akhyder]

man, idk but im getting some sad vibes from sly in this video. hope alls well in his life; his music moves me.

[@ezrazski]

+Andrew Hyder this was one of his last public performances, your sense is correct. sly is alive and well but left the stage for a variety of reasons 30 years ago.

[@rhondacarter2858]

I love him

[@timothybrown3150]

Pure raw talent 💪, Nothing comes close to touching the pure passionate ability to croon like Sly this day and time!

[@kerryeberrie6587]

🔥🔥🔥

[@scotthares]

Awesome performance! Sweet tune Sly!

[@wagtec]

Sly is a phenom that broke through the racial barrier pressures and helped lift and unify us with his music without being apologetic. It's a family affair places the focus on the family. His unique style is enough to place him on the pedestal he deserves with the greats. Today he live understated life, yet he is still a nice guy. Too bad he gave concert goers a hard time back in the day by being wasted etc from what I used to hear. www.theguardian.com/music/2013/aug/29/sly-stone-albino-musicians-neutralise-racial-problems

[@williamcorgile9823]

A super blessed cat ! Now a regular homey cat. But you can't take that away from him !

[@tugg59]

one of the BEST EVER

[@whoJANKINS]

Prince saw this and ran with it..

[@golfman6122]

one of the best full stop

[@lindasenior1064]

Nobody would have ever guessed it.

[@blondwiththewind]

LOOK at those people sitting there at the end!! DARN IT!!! GET UP ON YOUR FEET N" DANCE!!!! IT'S SLY STONE!!! I'd have been a dancin' fool in the aisle!! LOL Love me some funk...and this guy IMO invented it!

[@mymusicdaze]

A Wonderful entertainer. Thanks Sly.

[@PrabhupadaMan]

1.16 moment is the best. Love Sly.

[@Azzizps1]

He smash this song and I just wish we had more like him these days cause if u listen u hear the HEART OF A GENIUS in the WORKS

[@edscottable]

All the funk you could ever need.

[@babsinjrzy]

Hey, he showed up. He tried. I love him!

[@matthewoffenbacher6548]

Sly took out to the audience! Why? Because his heart for his music. He didn't own it. He loved it.

[@doubleuplsst3149]

Because he shared his joy and his happiness...

[@Oxter]

omg i love sly so much

[@allrightnow3653]

I needed that in 2021

[@atabish3031]

Song evokes memories of a better time and place