Sly & The Family Stone - Stand! (Official Audio)

[@KristenKnightLasVegas]

I play this song almost every day in the physical therapy gym and it always makes me cry! I had a stroke four months ago and was paralyzed on my left side. So when my therapists tell me to STAND! I put this song on and then I can do it, with tears streaming down my face! I love sharing this song with everyone else, too! We are all trying hard to stand! I'm in a rehab hospital right now and this song is very powerful! ❤️💪🏼💪🏼

[@kelseymariel2127]

Sending healing thoughts and power to you!! Love this song and it is my favorite go to when I am depressed.

[@Bfoots1952]

All the best to you during your rehad. God Bless You.🙏🏿☺🙏🏿

[@sparker931]

Hope your getting there

[@walwilliams5534]

Our minds and bodies are amazingly-fragile, yet amazingly-RESILIENT! Our brains have a type of plasticity that cannot be beaten. I acknowledge your struggles, your losses, your efforts, your accomplishments, and your VICTORIES. Do whatever you can to encourage the innate neuroplasticity that is in dynamic action, now and always. This song is a great piece of inspiration to me, as well - and also within the exact same environment as you're in - when I had to relearn how to walk [and talk], years ago. Your post hits-home in a completely unexpected way today. Thank you for sharing - and while there may be a few plateaus, there will always be an ongoing recovery-process which will surprise you.

[@nickdavila8795]

Your an inspiration to us all . Keep on Standing. Everybody.

[@andrewgay778]

Great music! He was way ahead of his time. Sly Stone's words have even more relevance today. Genius

[@calvinbealer7264]

Before Earth Wind and 🔥 It Was Sly and Family Stone. CAN YOU DIG IT.

[@sghutner]

Stand, you've been sitting far too long. There is a permanent crease in your right and wrong. WOW

[@brandx01]

The funkiest last 48-seconds of a song with killer syncopated-horns slammin' high-hat and guitars!!!! (Someone needs to extend that ending.)

[@Whatt787]

Great sound indeed!

[@richardturnier]

It's been done, many times. Sly & the Family did quite often on stage... some long sessions of this wonderful noise.

[@eltonhollinger5117]

classic ending,, Chubb Rock sampled it !!

[@robsprowl5610]

what you said.

[@errolthomas9426]

@@eltonhollinger5117 So did Kool Moe Dee

[@gregoryprusak8378]

"There's a midget standing tall And beside him a Giant about to fall" Thanks, Sly you saw into the future. Preach it...let us pray...

[@johnharris4899]

Big Show and Rey Mysterio in 2003.😆😆😆

[@chuckkuhn9937]

Amen.

[@christinebuckingham8369]

👍💙🙏💙🇺🇸👍💯💥💥💥

[@vegandolls]

Future? you are insane

[@darrylvonrokk]

I just pointed out those lyrics to my wife....lol

[@larryc3860]

what wonderful lyrics....just as true now as they were in 1970....STAND!

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth Indeed AMEN 🙏

[@larryc3860]

@@adriennerobinson1180 Sly (Sylvester Stewart) was a voice for the people, especially for we hippies of the time.......

[@adriennerobinson1180]

@larryc3860 Oh Yes! TRUTH INDEED

[@briteness]

"Don't you know that you are free?"

[@johnharris4899]

Well at least in your mind if you want to be

[@deborahmoore8023]

Sylvester Stewart is a creative, musical genius! Sly wrote lyrics that made you think about life and your purpose here on earth! He questions what you as a human being are doing to help your fellow man and woman. Do you stand up for truth and justice and equality for all people? STAND FOR THE THINGS THAT YOU KNOW ARE RIGHT PEOPLE!!

[@almapendergrass7810]

I loveyou.

[@marshawidell910]

Even all these decades later the lyrics of the song are still powerful. Different era but same problems still plaguing us. God bless you Sly

[@XI_Daisy_XI]

✨🎶✨🙌✨🎶✨

[@terrymunson8995]

You are so right!

[@shemdickson7235]

TO THIS "PARTY HIT CLASSIC" BLOGGER, MANY THANKS TO "SLY & THE FAMILY STONE'S MOST SELECTED HIT SOUL: STAND [1970]," AND Y'ALL, "LONG TIME HIT FANS, ENJOY YOUR LOVELIEST PARTY CASSIC"!! 😸😸

[@itz2komplikayted207]

EVERYBODY - STAND! STAND!! STAND!!! BREAK IT DOWN, BROTHER GRAHAM!!! ✊✊✊

[@babysasuke7849]

Can we all just appreciate that these songs were made

[@thecarolinashreds196]

I sure as hell do!! Masterpiece!!!

[@lawrencedavidson6195]

Yes!

[@waynejohanson1083]

I sure can.

[@charlesgales935]

We need this voice today.

[@lenini056]

Happening already after the death of George Floyd RIP. Many people are standing for their rights.

[@megawatt5755]

Amen

[@chuckkuhn9937]

Fill the streets of Kenosha with this song. Today!

[@BAYAREA-kd1ig]

Agreed

[@almapendergrass7810]

Trump last night in a press conference to get rid of the mail in ballots. Throw them away. Then there will be an easy transition. In other words , he will be president again. He is theatening violence if he loses.... tion. .

[@soundwave6525]

*They will try to make you crawl cause they know what you saying makes sense at all* Sly and Family Stone y'all✌🏾

[@franktillman295]

Still listening in June 2023! Midget standing tall🤪🤪

[@60andhappy]

And in 2024 too!! Just love this song.

[@Jcrash71]

Anyone who were born between 65-79. You young'uns missed out on this band

[@rw3423]

Yes, but reading some of the millennials comments they wish they were there in 69😄🤣 and like the song - it's timeless - - 60s best music time-hands down .

[@jblcva]

@@rw3423 Was truly a different world. My black n white brothers we were 1 against the man. Today the man has us divided.. Divide n Conquer. Been around since the beginning..Stand...

[@rw3423]

@@jblcva well said!!!!!!!

[@Alexthegreat27]

Born in 1972...raises hand...

[@lisamatthews4986]

@bigolebot 1956 here … I’m definitely stuck in a musical time warp - I’ll never stop listening to one of the greatest musical eras ever. What a time it was!

[@catherinebasham5801]

Such a beautiful song! The only problem is that it is not long enough!

[@jackiemartling5321]

It really is a beautiful song. A certain time/place in humanity.

[@calhounbass]

Yeah unfortunately those 45’s (single songs) back in the day only lasted about two and a half to three minutes long

[@KenShawsanfrancisco]

This most beautiful song was not just perfect for that time, it is PERFECT for these times.......and that is kind of sad. But shows the genius of Sly.

[@ayndowney9401]

Yes, we are in such peril in the entire world 🌎 and people need to hold our righteous indignant leaders to be held accountable!

[@juliestrom412]

How True That Is ♦💯❇

[@muffs55mercury61]

Music at the time got our minds off of Vietnam and politics. Today it blocks out those bad things but evokes the good memories of it. And yes such a message is sorely needed now.

[@toddinthemiddle]

@@ayndowney9401 perfectly stated✌️😗👍

[@reemclaughlin4260]

@Ken Shaw. Truth. Same with The Temptations Ball of Confusion. I find comfort in this music we were so BLESSED to come up with. 🙏🏼♥️☮️🕊

[@karlfritz47]

Amazing song for the times of strife

[@FartySlartBast]

Just the most amazing breakdown everrrrtt! Stand everyone ❤🖖🤟☮️

[@clarenceawalker1873]

Music writer lyrics from the past is fulfilling the future to come.

[@barryspeight6109]

Black and White people loved their music.

[@downtownbillyandthenewjivefive]

Even mono-colored folks

[@judithbruton6975]

I am battling physical healing also. It puts PEP IN MY STEP. EPHESIANS 6, STAND YE THEREFORE. PSALMS 91 ALSO.

[@YahrekDWare]

Amen!

[@JavierGonzalez-oe1qq]

I'll say it right now... Sly was a genius

[@Bfoots1952]

This brings me back to my teenage years. I will be 68 in August. Even after more than 50 yrs., this song is significant today.

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth Indeed

[@stephanieforbes2490]

This makes me cry with Gladness

[@tracya3467]

This is my song for my upcoming Strike at work. If you don't stand for something, You will fall for anything.

[@shezkrafty9989]

TRUTH!! And my Pastor says that ALL THE TIME! Don't fence sit and spectate, take up your cause and participate! 'Cuz if don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything.

[@Larrymh07]

Solidarność!

[@Dwhite4]

This was when we had several musical geniuses coexisting and dominating. Most bands had to be good. This group just happened to have one of the most prolific writers and performs as their leader. The Family Stone makes you dance, cheer and just about everything else when they are on point like this. Everybody stand!

[@ericdreizen1463]

This isn't necessarily a racial equality song, but it could be if u wanted it to be. David vs Goliath & David being victorious! Wish they were still together. This kind of inspiration would be welcome today!

[@onesong2001]

@@ericdreizen1463 It is about standing up for yourself, whether expressing yourself or standing up against tyranny.

[@JasonRobinsonjr-xx7uv]

Straight up........ Straight up.

[@robertthacher]

In early 69, the Family Stone gave us this hit song. There lyrics had meaning. They were the first of the funk bands!

[@anthonyjohnson9403]

"They will try to make you crawl, and they know what you're saying makes sense and all"

[@denisereiser2292]

Still gives me chills after all these years. Great funk & strong lyrics. Love

[@creamcheese1048]

me too.

[@thnzxc]

Still does

[@almapendergrass7810]

I habe such chills I need a coat!

[@stephaniedegange2737]

That Cynthia on the trumpet

[@SandyCheeks63564]

I love how the whole song is so strong and upbeat, and then the break is so funky, big switch-up of the beat

[@kelseymariel2127]

God Bless Sly. Thank God we had those times.

[@neilaltschuler6064]

I hear you loud and clear

[@pretzelberger2125]

Exactly. Good things come to those who wait.

[@terryhorowitz7076]

Yes, exactly.

[@robsanz9746]

My childhood brought me here.

[@wendellwatiesjr9389]

This song was great in 1968. It is now 2023 this should be our national anthem. Stand Stand everybody stand!

[@rolphwartieda2707]

how can anyone deny that this were the best times? there is a cross for you to bear, stand! big and tall ... never kneeling to anyone for any reason! NO! NO! NO!

[@anotherpointofview222]

It is our National Anthem for the nation within a nation. I was there in 1968, and 10. Here in 2019.

[@anotherpointofview222]

@@rolphwartieda2707 I don't deny it, ain't no time like now. Being here now is what makes those times the best. SMILE

[@lamonthamilton667]

IT be Our personnel ANTHEM!!!!!!!!!!!! adopting NOW...

[@davisbliss2739]

Try 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised' - Gil Scott Heron

[@TheOlskool4ever]

"Don't you know you are free? Well at least in your mind if you want to be." One of the most powerfully motivating lyrics you will ever hear in your life. Thank you Sly and may God bless and keep you. ❤✊

[@kelseymariel2127]

My absolute favorite Sly song. And that’s saying a lot because they are all great. We had an awesome time growing up in the 70’s thanks to amazing music like this.

[@BrickCityBornandBred]

In this day and age, "Stand" is a clarion call: "STAND! You've been sitting much too long; there's a permanent crease in your right and wrong"! Tell it Sly!!

[@TheJmax59]

Yes!!

[@patsyj2550]

Right On!!

[@andrewl1119]

Preach!

[@phillycheez6288]

Way ahead of his time that Sly Stone!!!...such prophetic messages in his music 🎶and their story is just as tragic 💔😪

[@jg6698]

Aw, bullshit. Always was a damn good song though.

[@garycarson1298]

Gregg Erico performs one of the sickest drum intros I have ever heard and sets the tempo for a truly great song. Gregg is a very under rated drummer in the greatest band ever! ✌️

[@philb.1502]

One of the best drummers to ever put it down!!

[@Alexthegreat27]

Amen!💪

[@larryaldama1673]

👍🇺🇸🎸

[@Kengee214]

After 2:15 it was Hal Blaine he was brought in later to over dub the drums

[@markherron1407]

Happy Birthday to Sly 🦝 Stone Blessings and Hugs 💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕!

[@fntime]

Truth is the truth in 1968 or 2068. This is a song about personal integrity and character.

[@anthonyharford1974]

totally agreed, moral courage, power to all whistle blowers, if it is wrong by day, it is wrong by night

[@dynasticlight1073]

Word !!!!

[@stonedog23]

If the last 50 seconds of this song doesn’t make you get off your feet and dance, you have no Soul. This song is perfect, the lyrics and composition. “There’s a permanent crease in your right and wrong.” It’s pure eargasmic. All the original members are alive except Cynthia. I would to see them run it back one more time.

[@anthonettedillard3999]

I'm just turned 69, Stroke survivor, taking Chemo and still Dancing and Singing to these Classics!😊

[@alangreen7149]

Glad you survived your stroke and keep on dancing as much as heart desires..By the way, this is my favorite Sly And The Family Stone song

[@anthonettedillard3999]

@@alangreen7149 Thanks Alan, so many Favorites from the 70s! I really would like to see a musical venue that could continually play all the great Sounds for this generation. I feel like they are really missing out on the Real Musicians we grew up with!☺️

[@gewglesux]

Here's to many more!

[@janlloyd6138]

May you be dancing years and years from now!

[@KingMoore-q9c]

I played this song since it came out in 1969. This song is a message of spiritual uplift, fighting what's wrong of life, and the power within each of us from above. ALL RAISE AND STAND.

[@anotherbloodyfanwriter1941]

2024. Feels strange to be part of such a pivotal point in history, and to be so young. It's on me, no pressure really.

[@anotherpointofview222]

Absolutely. The pressures on them. As you Stand.

[@randafernandes2333]

THAT'S WHAT WE SHOULD BE DOING TODAY!😊❤❤

[@zzzzoom6387]

*It's the Truth that Truth makes them so uptight* Have a Blessed Saturday *God Bless the Philadelphia Eagles* Tell the Lord Thank you💚

[@larryaldama1673]

Rams 🤣

[@bentrend]

God I love that outro. Greg Errico just blastin that hi-hat

[@JohnDrakeMI6]

Reminds me of Japan and Vietnam when I was much younger. What history......All those cool songs....

[@sassymess7111]

These WORDS!

[@thequietrevolution3404]

_"Fall down Seven times, Stand up Eight."_ ~ *Japanese Proverb*

[@martinmelucci4383]

This song is an incredible example of divine inspiration, both within it's creation and how it flows through each of us who truly absorbs it. Among the best and most important records ever made.

[@stevend984]

Now 68 I'm proud to say this was my time and the 60's were one of the greatest if not the greatest decades for music. It will never happen again, and current generations will never get it! The black & white boundaries were there yeah... but music helped break them down. This will always be my favorite Sly tune. Simply a great tune...but the end jam is just Bad Ass... Forever Sly!

[@brystan8470]

It will never happen again, and current generations will never get it??????? I'm 43 and I get it. You need to get over your arrogance.

[@stevend984]

Woo-Hoo... ask a f*cking 23 year old who Sly is. And if/when you get to 65 you'll have the right to express all the arrogance you want also. Although not sure where the arrogance even plays into my comment. Facts are facts!

[@TheJmax59]

My favorite too, I'm 65 too, and when I saw them perform this live, we gave them 4 standing ovations!!! Sounds so good, we need this so bad in these times!! Sly helped break down barriers, you didn't think about color when he sang.

[@stevend984]

I hear ya... Music is not about color... but those days are gone, just memories of the best times!

[@patsyj2550]

Amen

[@donaldthayer9183]

A song for today's struggles, too!

[@LeonVerhulst]

More than ever

[@jb92114]

Reminds me of my father! Love you dad!

[@laxman2878]

‘There’s a cross for you to bear!’ Everybody! Thanks Sly

[@LDizzyMissLizzy]

Only this song can raise my spirit and keep me upbeat during this coronavirus pandemia 😰😥

[@onesong2001]

the song makes me think of the plandemic too

[@MrPrincepop]

I was five years old in 1969 when I heard a neighbor blast this from his apartment windows wide open. I stopped playing and just stood there to listen. Sly had me. The next artist that did that was in 1971, Marvin Gaye's masterpiece 'What's Going On'. That was blasted from my parent's apartment window. :-)

[@daniashelton2893]

MrPrincepop I was 6...lol

[@ModSquads]

MrPrincepop You made that experience come to life, so vividly impactful! Growing up in D.C., those type of moments are very impressive to the soul. I just shared this song, on my page, in support of the Yellow Vests in France. Peace! ✌

[@patcoley3063]

Thanks and I was 5 but I remember what you're saying, life and music was good

[@tomgrooms4046]

Tru Dat! You've been sitting much too long There's a permanent crease in your right and wrong Stand There's a midget standing tall And a giant beside him about to fall Stand! Stand! Ooh! Stand! Stand! Ooh! Ooo ooo stand!.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXObZnVtqdmtepY

[@johndaidone8031]

White or Black it inspired my generation and drumming and please no why does race always brought up doesn't matter you don't understand and never will

[@robyoung9968]

I’ve been binging them, so so great.. they should never be forgotten.. If popular music were only this great today in ‘23..

[@thewkovacs316]

happy bday sly

[@vonvanhoolandt4483]

When music was music…..Todays garbage is a joke….

[@muffs55mercury61]

Radio seldom plays this since it was not a top 10 so some years ago bought a 45. Spring, 1969 what great memories this left.

[@craighoward6243]

Bless you, Bless you, giving up is not an option. I injured my spine in 03. I'm finally starting to feel a lot better. 19 years of never giving up! Now I understand why I spent 15 years of training for a healthy lifestyle change. And ended up finishing my Amateur Athletic career, Training 3 years to complete the project. Then Attempted to compete & finish the 141.6 miles of serious work ahead of you! So I thank God I was able to do Complete this life-changing event!

[@MichaelTobin-m1d]

the Funk as they go OFF...amazing

[@renegade.records]

100% ANTHEM!!! 👊🔥🤘

[@JefferyDonald-os9uf]

2:21 one of the coldest changes in the history of music

[@mhcastellow]

I had forgotten about this song! I used to listen to it all the time. It definitely needs playing now!!

[@waynedurning8717]

If there was ever a giant in music that's been overlooked it's Sly. As great as Michael or Stevie or Prince (and Before them) and yet without the recognition. Why?

[@sharonpeppers3341]

#SlyAndTheFamilyStone One of the funkiest interracial bands of the sixties. This band knew how to get down 😊🙋💜❤️💖🥁🎷🎹🎸🪘🎻🔥🔥🔥

[@allisonward5737]

This song is truly relevant , everyone should hear Sly's song Stand . The radio stations need to play this song , it is very powerful.

[@JavierGonzalez-oe1qq]

Sly and the Family Stone...I don't think groups like Earth Wind & Fire would have been as good had it not been for Sly...

[@Alexthegreat27]

Maurice attributed much of his musical direction to Sly's influence.

[@Larrymh07]

Emilio Castillo, the co-founder of The Tower of Power said exactly the same thing! He included his own group, as well.

[@jimmiejones9596]

God Yahweh Almighty!! I LOVE Sir Sly Stone and this Song with a PASSION, Since I was a Little Kid In the BRONX, NY 1970's. 🙏🏿✊🏿❤️😎👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@bathsheba56]

Sly and the family are so cool. They are a bridge that still stands. Let's cross it together.

[@willisingram4537]

At a concert in 1969 I can remember everyone standing on the chairs...what a great feeling...as a generation we knew that we could do anything.

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

The soul in this sound is so heightening

[@onesong2001]

@@hippiecheezburger5457 he took his audience to church

[@MichaelERoss]

I can't listen to the last 50 seconds of this song without breaking into tears. Everything musical in the 60's, everything, went downhill after this. Tough, practical, funky, inspirational ... it's all here. One for the ages.

[@BrianRoberson-k7g]

This song gives me goosebumps on my spinal cord.

[@rodneykelley2917]

2:17 gives me the good chill down my spine!

[@Tom-wd5bs]

amazed its not been sampled more

[@dfrank5182]

There is no deal. Knowing life is hard for everyone. There's a permanent crease in our right and wrong.... Giant about to fall.

[@dianestewart903]

I had almost forgotten this song. Nails it for today 2020. It is now part of my morning routine. I'm 63. I get it

[@katsleggsful]

Still have my original vinyl. I never forget the great music I grew up on. My music is in my soul forever! ❤✌

[@BIGDADDYMACH5]

Awesome

[@anthonyjohnson9403]

This song will always nail the history and events of the day. It will never get old because it's the most intelligent song ever written. Oh yeah, they jam like a mutha fucka, too

[@jerrydiem9166]

The song speaks powerfully to this generation

[@rw3423]

Millennials!!!!!!STAND!!!! like us baby boomers did🤣🤣😄😄😄😄

[@onesong2001]

@@rw3423 some of them will. they're not all sabotaged

[@rw3423]

@@onesong2001 true

[@davidangus3244]

Thank you for loading this song. When I was homeless and had no job, I would go to the library and play this song. It fired me up to want to go out and fight for work and a home. I won. I encourage listeners to check this song out. Sly and the family Stone have rendered a service for giving us this song. I also encourage Kamala Harris to listen to it: maybe she can use it for her campaign.

[@joe4056joe]

still inspirational after all these years!

[@KorriBarkkari]

1960 baby here, love it.

[@anotherpointofview222]

Still standing with you. 1958

[@knutjobgoblin]

1961 still standing

[@janet5712]

The BEST live concert I ever attended (and there were many) was with Sly & the Family Stone, in 1971. You didn't just go, you were a PARTICIPANT! There was at least 10 feet of snow outside, on a Tuesdsy night. The show didn't stop until they had come back for encores FOUR times! We were up stomping and screaming for more. The last song was "STAND"! in Indianapolis, Indiana--could you blame us? That show wasn't over until 4am. Will never forget it!!

[@Alexthegreat27]

Thanks for sharing! I wish there was more concert video/audio of Sly's live performances during this era.

[@eleanorreyes512]

I grew up in the sixties . Luv Sly and the Family Stones even now. Living LEGENDS. Should be in the Hall of Fame.🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@jblcva]

The R&R HOF is a Joke...No Sly? No Steppenwolf?.. Their song Monster 1968/69 is more relevant today..

[@Alexthegreat27]

They were inducted in their 1st year of eligibility in 1993...

[@stevencorsoe9575]

One of the greatest pieces of music in any history...Love Sly & the family stone.A true voice of a generation.

[@lindagraham2647]

With all the protests going on people need to stand for the right things.

[@calvinwilkerson1305]

I just came here for that last bit

[@ngwejimfumu299]

This was when people, my generation, were sick and tired of all the wrongs that we faced everyday and we needed them to end, for the sake of humanity. Message music. Unfortunately the powers that be were not having it, so along came "crack" and other forms of destruction. Now look at what we have. Self-hate being spewed by the young and they think it's "cool".

[@Alexthegreat27]

Wow, this sounds crystal clear. Sly's howl at 1:38 just cuts through to the soul...

[@TheGrooveGarage]

All these motown guys give me happiness overload even now 50 years later.

[@ottomarcos]

They were never on Motown. I was a young teen when this album came out, so I remember. Peace & Love!

[@waynejohanson1083]

But this is not a motown group.

[@richardwarren1718]

They recorded for EPIC RECORDS but the Motown "philosophy" of having a story behind your song is so evident here. S*#t, everyone has a story to tell. Getting it across lyrically, musically and forcefully enough to hook into the soul of the listener is the artists' challenge. Job well done Sly and all else involved. Now can all of us everyday people just listen up?

[@cactaceous]

Motown was in Detroit. Sly and the Family Stone were a San Francisco group and Sly is from Texas. Sly never recorded for Motown and he never played Motown music. Sly was a mix of funk, soul, r n' b and psychedelic flavors. Sly was never a Motown guy. He was more in tune w Clinton and P Funk than with Gaye and Cooke.

[@truthbetold1295]

OMG👋😛 That Bass by the great Larry Graham 🎸 at the end .

[@BeardedBA4Real]

The most powerful, important and relevant lyrics of this dark and sinister age.

[@LeonVerhulst]

100%

[@clairelowry9122]

An anthem for a lot of us! ✌🌹👍🍧 So grateful that I came of age at a time that the music spoke of the times. I am blessed!

[@JavierGonzalez-oe1qq]

Straight up party band, racially integrated, horn section, beautiful harmonies, magnetic interesting lyrics...Gospel... One of the least talked MOST INFLUENTIAL GROUPS OF ALL TIME

[@kenkovar2647]

as a skinny white guy high school runner in the day this song made me pick my pace

[@richardthompson6366]

This song is as old as me and I've listened to it my whole life and have yet to get tired of it.

[@Noway673]

I heard this when I was a kid in the 70's I heard this on AM station.KFRC played this song.I use listen to this in a car radio or my black pocket radio with a wheel with radio stations numbers on it.

[@sharonpeppers3341]

#SlyAndTheFamilyStone Such a chill band. They are so laid back and cool. Great musicians as well 🙂🙋🥁🎷🪘🎹🎺🎸💜💙💖❤️💜💙💖🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@anthonyjohnson9403]

"Things to go through if you're going anywhere"

[@djdavemick]

It may have only hit #22, but to me it's #1 with a clean bullet.

[@calvinbealer7264]

They were The First R+B Band to Crossover into Straight Up Rock and Roll, And They we're Damn Good At it.

[@blainegriffith7119]

I'm mo say it 1 mo ginn, STAND is the funkiest break-down of all time, in our house when Sly said, EVERYBODY!, for the final time!, you had to stop what you were doing, what ever it was and bust the best moves you had and as hard as you could, for the remainder of that song, my whole Family even my Mom's would be bustin it, that is what is called " The funky break-down ", til this very day, if I hear STAND, I will continue to stop what I'm doing for?, The funkiest break-down of all time, Thank you Sly and the Family Stone, yous were way ahead of your time!, we are not to judge your personal life, you gave us your life through the music, BLESS YOU SLY, no SLY, no Family stone either!💛