Sly & The Family Stone - Ed Sullivan Performance (REACTION)

[@waynemoon5359]

I was a kid at the height of this bands fame. It didn't matter if you were Black, White, Yellow, or Red. Everyone loved this band. Nothing but joy. I really appreciate you guys. Thanks!

[@submandave1125]

Around ‘72 my dad bought an 8-track player from a neighborhood kid and he gave him three tapes. When we’d take long trips my dad had three tapes he loved: Johnny Cash, Charlie Pride, and the Sly Greatest Hits tape he got from that kid.

[@FUBAR1986]

@@submandave1125 you just made me smile and think of my own father. Thank you.🎉😂❤

[@kyratelomavitu-hz2hp]

Color blind when your as good as they are

[@natashab3412]

Everyone.! Kept this 8 track in my car We used to dance on thr roof of it Lol

[@GottaDance56]

More Sly and The Family Stone pull-eze!!!

[@324cmac]

Yessssss!!! One of the greatest performances of all time. Sly and the Family Stone at their best. Thanks for sharing that with everyone, guys!

[@Gledge9]

I dunno if any group was as cool and funky as Sly and the Family Stone, Sly is the coolest cat ever

[@324cmac]

Not only that. Cynthia and Rose in his band changed rock music forever.

[@BeeGee56]

I’m 68 years old and I went to my first concert in 1969 when I was 13. Madison Square Garden. Opening act was Fleetwood Mac (early version of the band), then Grand Fund Railroad and then before the headliner, who we all came to see, they brought out a “new comedian to do 10 minutes”… Richard Pryor. Then the headliner Sly and the Family Stone. I’ve not been the same since

[@Boatzilla2]

Wow. That's the story of a lifetime. Legendary.

[@jimmoore8951]

Talk about sensory overload…

[@lesblatnyak5947]

There's nothing like that today. See, guys, this was our childhood. One moment, we're listening to Sly with mom and dad on tv. The next listening to Roundabout on a transistor radio with a mono ear jack under the covers ✨️🎶✨️

[@kraig7777]

Or taping Dr Demento on a Sunday night from the radio with a portable cassette recorder

[@andrecas1]

Sly and the Family Stone are the definition of FUNK! They were pioneers for the diversity of their band members for their time.

[@billalbritton4972]

Good music is color blind.

[@RolandKnosch]

One of Sly's best songs is "Family Affair". So groovy...so cool...You'll love it

[@jdw5678]

Went all the way to #1 -- what a great tune. Slinky funk.

[@robertprice6830]

You better believe this blew old straight Ed's mind. Underrated of all time .AGREE.

[@JJReagan]

There is absolutely no way that you can sit or stand and not start moving to his music!! He is just a one of a kind talent. Great choice guys!!

[@MicheleJane]

You got that right....they were SO under rated. I saw them perform live in 1973. Indescribable!! The whole place was pounding. Never enjoyed another concert as much as Sly and the Family Stone, and I've seen many famous performers. (btw, Bob Marley opened the show!) :)

[@darrylbennett4297]

I fucking love Sly and the family stone!!! The world needs music like this.

[@Gledge9]

@@darrylbennett4297 and more real full bands like that. All talented people who Sly always made sure had a part or a solo to play in their songs. Great great band

[@Cheshirecat1956]

Never wanted to miss any Ed Sullivan shows.

[@mushbone]

Same. I never missed the Ed Sullivan show. It's a little jarring, frankly, to see this performance in color. We only had a B&W TV in those days.

[@Johonnac]

⁠​⁠@@mushboneYep! Lived in Austin watching Ed Sullivan on our B&W tv that only got CBS unless you were willing to pay extra at the time LOL

[@suesebree8670]

It just don't get no better than this!!! Was lucky enough to have seen them in concert!

[@kristahartmann6712]

Sly is a King...as was his sisters and fam. See their Woodstock performance....LIT.

[@jimmoore8951]

If you were an adolescent in the Bay during the 70s, Sly and the Family were legends collectively and individually. DJ Sly, brother Freddie, sister Rose, cousin Cynthia, sax player Jerry and the rhythm section of Greg Errico and Larry Graham are still tops…. Can’t believe I can remember all their names after 50 years

[@docdurdin]

My Guy's.. Sly was the GOAT, we all loved them. Funkin' Awesome.

[@SteveSmith-uo5ug]

Thank you for bringing in Sly and the Family Stone. I remember growing up with these guys. So positive.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Phenomenal!! No one did it like Sly & the Family Stone. Talent through and through. One of a kind band.

[@paullanoue5228]

I was nineteen when Sly and the Family Stone became well known. They were so over top I freakin loved them. That was a great time for music. There was room everybody. And people listened to all different styles of music.

[@JayyeStone]

Great entertainer who was way ahead of his time with his outlook on music and life. Nice clip!

[@billbryant9995]

What a great showman. Can't help but get pumped up listening to their songs. Lots of people tried to copy him, but no one quite like Sly. Love!!!

[@ldwahl6678]

Genius! Loved Sly since 69.

[@Lemmy30294]

Those horns are 🔥🔥🔥. Those old people in the audience were never the same 🤣

[@alanboyle9504]

haha

[@Rael_486]

That's a moment in time. 😊

[@rickyesch1586]

Literally TONS of talent. What a band like this could do for America today. We need this again!

[@kayh7982]

Guys, one of TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND greatest covers is the SLY STONE MEDLEY. Often closes the show collaboration with their opening band. The one titled "TEDESCHI TRUCKS AND FRIENDS @ RED ROCKS 2015. Energy filled, soulful rendition with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings. Would not suggest it if I didn't think you'd love it.💖

[@Zopf-international]

Nothing better in the world than Sly dancing with Rose. It brings me great joy.

[@astroman7436]

Started learning guitar at 13. Within a year I learned who Jimi Hendrix, Sly Stone and Otis Redding were. By age 16 they had become my three favorite musicians, in said order. 40 yrs later and they still are my all-time faves. There's great music and musicians and songwriters out there (past thru present).... but they don't move me like these three have moved me. I wouldn't complain if ya did all 12 min of Dance To The Medley. Graham Central Station is definitely Family Stone influenced. Be well.

[@Citizenesse8]

Sly and the Family Stone are the funkiest of funk and it is always a pleasure to watch them. They were around before I was born but when I got here and I was aware enough I was so deeply gratified to see what they were doing and what they were singing. Phenomenal and necessary.

[@tobinharris8107]

Right on. One of the best artists ever. The way he fit funny little sounds and made up words into his songs worked SO well. Very unique and joyful. We luv ya Sly and Family! Thanks guys for sharing the fun. 👍

[@unclebobunclebob]

Sly was a genius. Produced so many great artists and played on so many artists's songs. Also wrote many a hit you would not believe.

[@williamlovett619]

So many great songs

[@owl-gd6ce]

I love these guys sooo ahead of their time ..Sly is a genius all of them!!Good Lord makes me want to celebrate life !!

[@damonhines8187]

Irresistible!! Bassist Larry Graham is generally acknowledged to have invented slap-bass. Kickin' ensemble, instant groove party 🥳 Some faves are 'Everybody Is A Star', 'Hot Fun in the Summertime'. Damn, my good little phone knows exactly where I'm going with some of these requests!! Found my glasses last night, things are looking up, or at least clearer. Cheers, gents, kick ass all day, rest easy whenever you get to it. ✌🏼😊🎶❤️🍁❤️✨️🕊

[@bryanschuler7158]

What a hell of a band and what a hell of a performance! I was eight years old and my first 45 was every day people by sly and the family Stone. I thank God I grew up with some of the best music.

[@kraig7777]

I had that 45! 45's were great, kids could afford them. I used to ride my bike to the gas station because they had a rack with discount 45's for like 50 cents each.

[@bryanschuler7158]

The good old days!

[@LeeSmith-js8sp]

Underated? Most musicians agree Sly influenced everybody. All funk bands of the 70's. Even Stevie!!!

[@porflepopnecker4376]

I loved it when stuff like this was on TV as a kid. I'd be cross-legged on the floor right in front of the screen. Musically, I had a fantastic childhood.

[@jas8815]

When music was GREAT! This is how music should make you feel. ❤❤❤

[@chopa2less]

One of my favorite performance videos. When I suffer a heart attack, I need someone to quickly display this performance to resuscitate me.

[@TZ61]

'Riot' and 'Stand' had long been in my all-time albums list, but within the last year or so, I re-listened to 'Life', phew what an album. You're right they are criminally underappreciated today. I love this Ed Sullivan thing; was probably watching it as a kid with my dumbfounded parents, lol.

[@doplinger1]

I think part of that performance was cut out, on😂 of my favorite quotes from Sly - “Don’t hate the black Don’t hate the white If you get bit, hate the bite! Make sure your heart is beatin’ right!”

[@vicprovost2561]

Totally genius musical group, they were on some special for an hour back in the day and freaked all us hippies out! Talk about all over the place in the soul and R & B genres but were breathtaking whatever they did. Unique as hell, do more! Enjoy. 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎹🎺🎷🎶🔥

[@owl-gd6ce]

I feel you 💥

[@JJReagan]

They all played an instrument back then!

[@emilymartinez6961]

This was one show we never missed in our house. Sly and the family stone is on top of my list of favorite bands ever!! Remember seeing them on this show was everything to me❤👍🏻🥰

[@richardmartin9565]

Saw Sly And The Family Stone at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1969. Had front row seats.

[@CynthiaCook-ow6su]

Met this amazing group of people when they played in Detroit in the late 60's. They were so kind and down to earth. Amazing show, also....everybody on their feet dancing!!

[@christianman73]

Sly and the Family Stone played a big role in turning this rock and metal fan on to soul and funk, and I will always be grateful to them for that fact! I loved their "Stand" album, but when I heard "There's A Riot Goin' On," that was an even deeper level of funk, and it blew my mind! Sly and the band were the gateway for me into Earth, Wind, & Fire, Parliament-Funkadelic, and so much other great soul and funk!

[@donnabertolotti8954]

I agree - Sly and the band under-rated. I always loved their records but they were probably the best on stage that I've ever seen. Saw them numerous times in New York City in the '70s. And no one should ever be able to own someone else's work!

[@mkap931]

They were rightly appreciated and could have continued if not for a myriad of issues with Sly. Remember them on Mike Douglas show. Richard Pryor was playing drums.

[@BengtLofqvist]

It was a long time since i listen to Sly and the Family Stone, great music, great performance, real artists. Yeah he really gave everybode energy, you know irresisteble. I want to take you higher was and is my favorite. This is not the orginally version of the song but they really took it away even higher. Love it.

[@eileencastillo6323]

So Good 😊✌🏼💙

[@827dusty]

I remember back in the 60s as a kid of 9 or 10 and the whole family every Sunday night at 8pm running into the living room, lto watch "The Ed Sullivan Show, just like 75 percent of the homes in America were. That show was a variety show, with something for every age group. Jugglers, Opera singers Broadway and movie stars, and of course for the teenagers, either Rock groups /solo artists, or Motown and R&B artists. I miss those days. I get so nostalgic for an era gone forever. Thank goodness for video. Now I'm 68 years old and thinking of my younger years, just as everyone does as they age. God Bless you fellas

[@JohnBullard]

Sly is/was a genius. You hit the nail on the head. His genius in arrangement of the parts was beyond any other band leader of the era.

[@DAMHoo]

Loved Sly and the family Stone. Great musicians and voices. Sly was such a character. Far as I’m concerned haven’t seen anything like him since

[@hookalakah]

Rock, soul, funk, doo-wop--Sly and the Family Stone covered all of the musical food groups. They built strong bodies twelve ways.

[@Linda-y9h]

Blew people's minds. I actually remember watching this and loving every minute as a kid. Sly was the dude. ❤😂

[@Sober2003]

So damn good way ahead of their time! Sly was a musical genius! But I think with genius also borders insane behavior. Sad because he was so good! I believe drug addiction had a lot to do with it. And being a guy in recovery I believe I know a bit about the drug mental illness and what that can do to someone who lives on the edge!❤

[@paulprendergast3184]

Love this! Sly and the Family Stone were so good!

[@alpetrocelli4465]

Sly & the Family Stone had us all dancing in ‘69. They were one of the first multiracial bands and their songs resonated themes of unity & inclusion. Their music still makes me want to dance. In terms of their genre, they were my first introduction to Funk, and the only band that came close to their sound to me was George Clinton & the Parliamentary Funkadelics. JMHO ✌️❤️🎶

[@daledodson1279]

Fantastic performance!! I had never seen this video, but I probably actually saw it when it originally aired 😅! We watched the Ed Sullivan Show every Sunday night!

[@nanook8721]

I was so blessed to have grown up in the time when Sly and the Family Stone were active. Everybody loved them, and they loved everybody. You could feel it. They are so underrated, but I still have them on my iPod. ( yes, I'm old 😉)

[@williamweiss6128]

One of my all-time favorite bands. So cool. Band, tight af!! They are still 🔥.

[@1994jhg]

These young guys know the ham bone! My friends tried to teach me that in the early 70’s. I never could do it. ❤

[@jeanniedebartolo5965]

I’m an old white lady and I was so in love and obsessed with Sly. I played his albums to the chagrin of my friends. They were like can you play other groups. But no it was Sly for me ❤

[@christinawoolley6206]

I was in 5th grade and got to watch this…couldn’t sit still for sure! 😹 Stand, the album was played daily by me. Love love love! Truly enjoyed watching your reactions! 😽💋🎶💕

[@glynnborders762]

I worked in the Ed Sullivan theatre with David Letterman, then Stephen Colbert for 22 years. I love the old shots going into the audience. I was the Special Effects Director so I got to have big fun. Sly and James Brown were Prince's influences.

[@hungfao]

We loved Sly back then. So cool. some great tracks that still sound great today.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

I grew up hearing these And Had some of them on vinyl actually. Just so dang good and what a great performance.

[@brianmcghee4906]

Quietly one of the most influential bands ever

[@rickmts]

I used to watch Ed Sullivan back in the day, and he was always introducing new music to people (like The Beatles), but I must have missed Sly. Such an underrated band, with such soul and funk and fun!! Thanks for digging this one up. Brings back great memories

[@mtzoar]

First LP i ever purchased was Sly and the Family Stones Greatest Hits in 1971. Still listen to it. Never saw this one though. Thanks!

[@barrydehatchett8692]

Thank you for this video from Ed Sullivan, truly great...and "Sing a Simple Song" played on max volume gets my weekend going every time, peace

[@blackprix]

Live performance no autotune… One of my favorite bands from the 60s and 70s love seeing them again in 2024👏👏👏👏🤬👏☘️‼️‼️

[@sharona256]

I had this album in like 5th grade. Can you imagine? 😊 Jamming out to this on my record player at 10-11 yrs old.

[@jimmoore8951]

Yes I can cuz I did too. Definitely helped shape our lives back then

[@johnfrank3177]

Hey Fellas. Great musicianship on this one and the energy level is off the hook! Thanks for reacting to this one. Peace.

[@AP-gb3eh]

Sly and the Family, amazing music- always a great message . They always brought us joy! Sly is still with us I believe

[@laurabrevitz3944]

If someone tells you they don't like Sly and the Family Stone, you know they've never had a second of fun in their life.

[@kellypickle]

incredible performance. Just amazing. They were just so good. Pick a song any song. This music really brought people together. And just quality the quality is there.

[@johnprice6066]

That band was full of stars! Larry Graham was the first one to do the snap and pop on bass. "Thank You (Falletinmebemicelf)" was the first to feature the technique.

[@jimmoore8951]

Unfortunately the gang style fight between Larry and Sly ended the collab and almost some lives

[@dennisst.pierre210]

Saw the Stone in RI back in the 70’s for 1.80 $ 2 shows . Still the best show ever .

[@kellypickle]

About a year ago to my shock and dismay I found out that my husband had no idea about “if you want me to stay” He knew many other Sly songs. But that one is my all-time favorite! Short and sweet and funky!

[@mariaportengen2959]

I was a teenager in those days. Already loved their music then. Those were the days. 😘🎶👍🙋‍♀️

[@highflylowfly5103]

Thank You Sly was it! I had all their albums. Their is another thankyouforlettnmebemyyself sp? video on the net too. Its Great!

[@charlesbishop4000]

I have loved them since 1970. Greatly underrated. I appreciate them though. I greatly appreciate them.

[@johnladd8421]

my parents played Sly, when i was a wee ladd and the bass player in me was born. but what really caught my eye later was the mix of black and white musicians in the same band. what a statement. you don’t even have to say anything, even though his lyrics are genius, and it sends a message of anyone can get along. it inspired the two tone ska movement in the 80’s in england where bands like THE SPECIALS had eight people in there band and equal number of white and black. and they confront that straight on in there lyrics. unite not fight

[@DarrellFanning-bx7xz]

Man we were so blessed to grow up with this. Thought it would never change

[@merittrayner5312]

In 1971, this little 10 year old bought her first album with her own money - Sly and the Family Stone❤. Still love them and still have the record.

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

"EVERY DAY PEOPLE" & "HOT TIME IS THE SUMMERTIME" "DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS" 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥FIRE!!!

[@itsmadfar]

Talk about a musician of the people, igniting spirit no matter your background. Truly inspiring!

[@sandyshoenberger2697]

Love this!! I have never seen this before! ❤❤❤ This is dancing around the kitchen music!! If You Want Me To Stay is my favorite.

[@Thomas-aka-TomD]

One of my favorites! saw him twice BUT Sly did have a problem getting to shows..... 3 times a no show for me.....because of another problem he had. Great appearance on the Sullivan show. As always fellas, love your energy!

[@williamclifford6112]

They all have great vocals!!! I'm sure some of them went on to solo careers.

[@gregorysheppard2174]

Great music for my Wednesday night great job guy always on point if you ever get a chance endless parade by govt mule is great

[@samuraijacques952]

I'm always here for some Sly and the Family Stone🤟

[@Peggi109]

Loved this reaction. Please listen to lots more Sly. Hope you get a chance to watch Sly & the Family Stone at Woodstock.

[@danielconnolly8565]

The drummer! Look at and listen to the drummer. Greg Errico, one of the very, very best!! 🙌🏼

[@jkgannon1049]

Saw them several times, always ELECTRIFYING!!!

[@Jules-um4yy]

LOVE, LOVE Sly & The Family Stone. Can't believe you guys found this live version - the best!! Thank you so much, love your reaction!🧡

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

That was just too good...!

[@steliokontos1180]

Live is the best way to enjoy this band 🔥🔥

[@suesebree8670]

I saw them. Fantastic concert. Danced the whole show through!

[@xelamercedes]

I thought I watched the Ed Sullivan show every Sunday night but I do NOT remember Sly and Rose out in the audience! That just did not happen in those days. Wow! New appreciation for how far ahead of his time Sly was.