Sly & The Family Stone - Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Official Audio)

"Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Audio)" by Sly & The Family Stone
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Lyrics:
Lookin' at the devil, grinnin' at his gun
Fingers start shakin', I begin to run
Bullets start chasin', I begin to stop
We begin to wrestle, I was on the top
I want to thank you falettinme be mice elf agin
Thank you falettinme be mice elf agin
Stiff all in the collar, fluffy in the face
Chit chat chatter tryin', stuffy in the place
Thank you for the party, but I could never stay
Many thangs is on my mind, words in the way
I want to thank you falettinme be mice elf agin
Thank you falettinme be mice elf agin
Dance to the music, all nite long
Everyday people, sing a simple song
Mama's so happy, Mama start to cry
Papa still singin', you can make it if you try
I want to thank you falettinme be mice elf agin
(Different strokes for different folks, yeah)
Thank you falettinme be mice elf agin
Flamin' eyes of people fear burnin' into you
Many men are missin' much hatin' what they do
Youth and truth are makin' love, dig it for a starter, now
Dyin' young is hard to take, sellin' out is harder
Thank you falettinme be mice elf agin
I want to thank you falettinme be mice elf agin
Thank you falettinme be mice elf agin
Thank you falettinme be mice elf agin
I want to thank you falettinme be mice elf agin

[@Deepbluecat]

Sly, if you happen to read this, we love you. YOU changed music forever! All the best.

[@DragosBlackmilk]

i think dude died

[@bkscott2010ss]

@@DragosBlackmilk Nope Still alive

[@quinnmurph2750]

I don't know why I thought Sly Stone was dead. He's still very much alive, 80 years old (2023)! 🙂

[@BoxingGOATEdits]

A Marathon runner in life! What a resilient man

[@drralph100]

It's his 81st birthday today! March 15th, 2024 happy birthday Sly

[@johnthewisetushie8919]

Is he still homeless in LA 🤔

[@NinaGuth-hg5eh]

Sing it Sly...you can never be too " funky"!!!

[@creedbratton6992]

“PERALTA! THE OVERWHELMING TIME PRESSURE!”

[@Saraahmed-rl8fg]

YES

[@sheemized]

Nine nine!

[@roberthudnall6382]

Music that spoke to America

[@Thatswackybr0]

Lol

[@maRKquez_]

HA NOINE NOINE

[@SassaFrass28]

LIFE IS ABOUT CREATING YOURSELF, NOT FINDING YOURSELF. Never forget that, folks. USE YOUR SOUL & UNIQUE IDENTITY TO PROSPER, BECAUSE THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER YOU, OR ANY LIKENESS, EXCEPT IN SOMEONE’S LIMITED OR JEALOUS MIND,

[@billieperrone5936]

Always have and always will love Sly and the family stone. In my top 10. Everybody is a Star..

[@philosborn1840]

Thank you Lord Jesus for making me be myself again. ✝️

[@caribb57]

This will never get old.

[@russellgilbert3453]

Cain't get old! 😄

[@PHocalPoint2]

We are a part of a Rhythm Nation! 🎶🎶🎶

[@danielpujol8266]

Yeah, hope he got a payment &/or ongoing royalties from Janet Jackson ripping off his samples for that song.

[@abevillanueva1974]

The original "sound" of the funk that followed a most diverse, talented, and eclectic group!!

[@GodOfSpeed2099]

Thank you for letting me be myself again

[@bepsolo]

One of the best bass ever in the history of music, thanks to the great larry graham

[@fmradio42]

This song reminds me of Winter 1969. when I was 9. heard it on the radio of my brothers 1968 396 Chevelle.

[@gordonhall9871]

I was 9 then also - so much happened in 1969

[@HarryBritt-vg3yt]

Sly was huge in his day i mean HUMUNGUS.

[@quickworks9720]

Here because I was “there” in the 70s! Nothing like it!

[@stevekov6740]

1969 actually.

[@sandrahammock4490]

Dig it man, me too!

[@michaelulbricht9438]

One of the funkiest songs of all-time. LG slapping the bass like it owes him some money. One of the best Greatest Hits collection's ever. Absolutely brilliant!

[@helmuthufnagl3818]

Bin komplett bei dir! Gruß aus Nürnberg

[@billlasich2500]

It is a truly great Greatest Hits complilation...........Wish Columbia had included "Family Affair" when they released the album on CD.

[@gregpennington7099]

SLAP!!!

[@Cherie_Amour60]

I Love your Comment about LG

[@jimmysapien9961]

Sly is Brilliant

[@phillipnero481]

Dis yah music a called...Conscious Music......Aaooooooooowa....

[@judithsixkiller5586]

My husband was suddenly taken away from this party last Thursday to a better one, and it was a terrible hard passage for him and us. But I want to let him be free now from pain, fear and sadness and thank him for 44 wonderful year's of great love and friendship , and hold on to his huge love and care that still surrounds and watch's over me and his mom. Thank you God, for having him safe in your hands now and please help me become strong and worthy to be with you and him when it's the appointed time.

[@richgreen3984]

wow thanks for your vulnerabilility gods taking care of you

[@littlejohnny4470]

I'm sorry for your loss, but life is hard on all of us in one way or another. We just have pick up the pieces and keep moving forward. All the while, thanking God for all the wonderful things He lets us experience! God Bless you and take care!!

[@valendanewell5901]

SLY and FAMILY STONE brought the FUNK ...when it wasn't even HIP to be FUNKY and they became HISTORY MAKERS.....THANK U FOR LETTING US be UR FANS!!! 4LIFE 💯❤

[@TheBrooklynbodine]

Posting 6-5-24. Happy 77th to Freddie Stone (guitarist) and many more!

[@EdwardYemilRosario]

One of the great funk songs EVER. that bass line is nasty.

[@edward7195]

In the name of the farther the son and the holy Spirit do on 🌍 as it is in heaven 🌍😜😜😜🌹🌈🍇❤️🍑🌸🥕☺️☺️🥥🥥🍈🏵️🏵️🍐🥝🍋🌽🌽🧅🍍🍍🌶️🍎🥀🍉🌷🍊🥭🐠🐠🕐🍏🍀🔫🔫🌺🔫🍏 amen ❤️🍇

[@jerryj920]

Sly and the Family Stone. 'Nuff said.

[@michaelmaqua5179]

I haven’t been myself for a very long time but I’m glad god is giving me a chance to come to who I am what I am to myself because people really don’t know me because I never showed them my true character and they only knew what they saw and that’s why I don’t go anywhere and I just stay to myself because I’m still waiting for god to give me my physical transformation

[@elizabethbarnes4071]

Just a kid from the early eightes raised in Michigan thanking Everyone for letting me be myself, Everyday. Hugs😊

[@erxtic-1641]

This was the very first song with slapp bass. Absolutely magnificent ❤️

[@Tyner69]

“If You Want Me To Stay”

[@terrifowler9408]

That bass, those horns, that beat, those voices. Nothing is better

[@austindavis2063]

I was at a free concert and at intermission I had went up to the main singer and got his autograph and talked a little bit. After intermission the main singer thanked me and played this song for me. Thank you East Bay Mudd.

[@eugeneewings9522]

LORD thank you for letting me be myself again🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Rip mr Sly

[@sylvesterstewart868]

He's still with us.

[@chuckybooker1964]

SLY IS STILL ALIVE BELOVED

[@yelesadiq]

It's SLY! While you dance, LISTEN to the LYRICS!!: "Flaming eyes of peoples' fear burning into you. Many men are missing much, hating what they do. Youth & Truth are making Love, dig this for a starter: Dying young is hard to take; Selling-out is HARDER! THANK YOU!!..."

[@Breakbeats92.5]

You need a permit in 45 states to be this funky!

[@backintherealbackintheday1590]

there it is

[@nashtndawg]

And the other 5 can't handle the funk... :)

[@pyronewman6540]

Corey Cavalier Indeed. But this is an early example of funk music.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Corey Cavalier you, my friend, win the Internet

[@duanestephens6207]

CC.. You ain't never lied..😆😆

[@clevernickname8095]

My parents made this their wedding song after their previous partners had tried to control them in their respective past relationships. Happy to say they will be married for 25 years this October

[@jayvaty7496]

During this horrific time we’re going through it’s good to go back to relevance when you can hear the bass guitar and lead guitar a horn section and words that absolutely means something 40 years later

[@neneb4634]

So true real meaningful music

[@helenclark3627]

Yeah and how! Totally funky in 2020

[@cd6243]

The drummer is a bad rascal too 🌟

[@jimmysapien9961]

I agree

[@blynncannon5316]

How true

[@1stpastorswife1958]

Sly was always ahead of the game! Talented beyond belief!

[@SlimmGooody13]

Sly is a trail-blazing music and entertainmrnt genius. His music will always be relevant. His lyrics are still fresh.

[@ms.marvel9197]

Thank you for letting me be myself again.

[@jeaniecathers7506]

I l

[@jeaniecathers7506]

I love love love Sly a.nd the family Stone

[@bob5951]

I remember bouncing to this song , album when i was like 5.

[@kathydelucia5040]

A true genius.

[@lonniebennett1904]

Truly the absolute Greatest!!!☺️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@mikemurray4461]

A philosophy from an amazing multicultural band ahead of its time

[@cclhenergy4855]

Best tune ever written.

[@WildBillCox13]

Love me some Sly & Family Stone. I'm a stoner from way back.

[@KarlMiller-DjKarl]

I think I was conceived to this song… ☮🔥

[@brainsareus]

fuckin alright!!~

[@kurtadams3021]

The GENIUS of Sly

[@AstroZon1]

Sly and the Family Stone influenced more bands and musical artists than they can ever be credited for.

[@johncrawford7570]

I know you will never get this message but thank you Sly for giving us this gift and all the other songs that give us all inspiration to do what we do love you Sly!

[@SkibroDuck]

Its 2023 now. It would have been a incredible sign if he would have replied to your post.🤯

[@carlbowles1808]

Still funky in the 21st century. Funk never dies.

[@Lizoki]

"Thank you for lettin' me be myself again" in case anyone is wondering😎. I saw them live at an outdoor gig in the 70's just after this was released. The promoter pulled the plug at 10am and the capacity crowd of 93,000 sang "Dance to the music" at the top of their voices for a good 20 minutes before they had to turn on the electricity and let them finish their set.... Awesome!!! Great times.

[@Lizoki]

Error - 10.pm

[@Lizoki]

@@cms-pacnw3315 you would’ve loved it. My friend and I went on the off chance hoping we’d get tickets off a tout but luckily just at that moment a couple walked out as the top of the bill, “The Kinks”, pulled out at the last minute. Edgar Winter band were also on … outrageously good. Got the tickets at half price - Result!😌

[@jimmysapien9961]

Thank you

[@Silver-cl2bd]

Living life!! I love concerts like that.

[@roymatteri6566]

Saw the Family Stone on the Flower Cruise s Badass as ever

[@THENUCODE]

THANK YOU SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE FOR YOUR UNFORGETABLE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MUSIC !!!

[@charleshoward1450]

Larry Graham was the guy who started the slap funk style of bass playing. This song really puts it on the front burner.

[@mark1952able]

Larry Graham was Unique!

[@jjfarlesesq143]

@@mark1952able Of course you are both right about Larry's genius, but Sly himself really needs to get credit for conceiving that slap style.

[@richardshansky3040]

Charles Howard Da man

[@kaleahcollins4567]

Bootsy Collins .

[@IanIsrael]

Larry Graham was one of the funkiest brothas to ever touch a bass.

[@rbheiss]

"Dyin' young is hard to take, sellin' out is harder" Great line man! Take care, Rolland

[@ryphankins4866]

This jam was so far ahead of it’s time. First time I heard this it was on a transistor radio tuned to WOWO and held to my ear as I walked downtown. I was 12.

[@Bogframe]

No, it wasn't ahead of it's time, it came onto the scene exactly when it was needed!

[@jimmysapien9961]

I’m just glad it’s still AROUND !!!! After all these Years ! And Sly Too

[@lynnpace5481]

My first time hearing this was probably Freshman year of high school. It was on the radio dialed to KFRC San Francisco and KFIV Modesto and you're right, you could never turn up those transistor radio's enough!!

[@saed-sq1kw]

I was 10 years old when this song came out and it spoke to me!!!

[@ciaartin2221]

@ryphankins4866 This is truly a "bad jam!!!!" I am 'bout to go put on my bell bottums and pick out my 'fro!

[@robertthacher-dv4kn]

From the fall and winter of 69-70, this was a big favorite of my senior class. We would meet at a pizza joint after basketball games. There was a jukebox in the corner and for a quarter, we would play this song. Memories of a more innocent time!

[@kohatenclave]

Dolemite is my name brought me here. What a banger!

[@paquetellenes]

Dolemite!

[@ahmadahmadi2821]

me 1+1

[@themadtitan8931]

I was picking my brain what movie brung me here thanks 😆

[@katherinetrent2647]

The music that brought us all together

[@jeffreymartin8448]

A lot got invented with this song. I remember when it came out. It was a scandal but no one could stop themselves from grooving to it. Every bass player alive today has this song to thank. Where's the beginning?

[@geertvanderkemp8174]

Best song ever from Sly and family!!

[@galeabernathy3921]

No!! "Hot Fun In The Summer Time" is!!!!!!!

[@kjevans68]

Wow! I loved the 70's the music just wakes the soul, so glad to grow up in this era

[@bigolebot]

Song was released in 69 you poser

[@stevekov6740]

Nope, 60s. This song was recorded and released in 1969.

[@portales559]

Wow, sucha joy to listen to Sly again. Heard he just won his case and had to revisit his music. The first consert I went to was Sly and the family stone in 1971. I was 12. I forgot how much I LOVE this music!! Pure funk in its unadulterated form. So good ! Sly deserves so much more than he has gotten! The bass in this song is pure funk and pure genius. Just groove to it. so good and so fun! Sly really laid the groundwork for funk and disco and hip hop and you name it! He is the other pillar of funk with James Brown!

[@jeanwallisch416]

saw them at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago back in the day. So glad I got a chance to see them. Great concert!!!

[@mcavity]

after yesterday it feels like the whole country is saying "Thank you for letting me be myself.. again"

[@NADI-MICAH777]

Nah more like thank you for FUKKN US AGAIN!! THANKS BIDEN THE DSTRUCTION CONTINUES!!!

[@rhodaauerbach1047]

This is so good I almost fell off my desk chair. Doing top half of me dancing !

[@dtwhitehouse]

Rhoda Auerbach you just cant NOT move to this. high5

[@CorvetteStingRayLane]

WOW! Sly & The Family Stone had an awesome and great message for everyone!

[@reverdyransom2096]

The little baby sing along "Thank you for lettin' me pee myself again!". L.O.L.. 😄

[@Alexa-xl1gi]

Can't listen to this song without thinking about the Scooby Doo movie

[@kuroe-chan9456]

Same here. I thought of that dance scene automatically.

[@fatimacharles8879]

Their music make you dance

[@tablameister]

One of the funkiest basslines of all time!

[@marlachristensen2076]

This is a Thank You to the City of Baltimore. Thank you for letting be myself.

[@GiorgioGRossi]

Sly's records are deep. Check out the first left side guitar breakdown at :48... and at :52 he belches a rhythm pattern panned hard right. Classic.

[@michaelhuggins2108]

It's incredible when one can acknowledge the greatness of our people throughout the diasphora.Siy Stone, James Brown, Kool and the Gang.Man these brothers and others made us stand up and be proud.Sly Stone, man crazy man crazy.Will and could never forget this music.

[@mark1952able]

Who writes songs like that today? Excellent Sly! Thank you for posting it!.....U the best!

[@kaleahcollins4567]

This song was so big After Michael brought it and gave it back to sly stone he let Janet us it for Rhythm Nation WHICH FOREVER CHANGED THE GAME AGAIN.

[@ebonylamb4871]

That's what I hear!! I knew i recognized that base from somewhere!!

[@SkibroDuck]

I di didn't know that. Very cool.

[@bladeaddison3189]

One of my first three albums as a child … and I can still sing every song! Legendary music! 🙏

[@keylargo7647]

One of the Best Ever Songs to dance to.....the words are so spot on. If you can't be yourself with someone, run...seriously run

[@robertsims6931]

Why can"t people stop mimicing and realize Larry Graham is the Creator of Lap Bass style.

[@michaelvince4339]

I'm 62 years young and still enjoy this funky sound!

[@elinaearl1717]

Michael Vince have a nice birthday when you turn 63!!!

[@mathiasportugais9711]

Then you were 14 when this came out

[@frankmurphy8401]

I am retired and I like the funky beets and more .

[@56sulu]

He - 63 here - and the funk is the greatest dance release ever. Funk it up everywhere..Susan

[@adrymorales4727]

me too

[@michaelfranks2169]

Thank you for letting me be myself be yourself and be happy don't worry

[@bevo1776]

November 1974 Friday night Burges High School (proud home of Green Bay Packers running back, Aaron Jones) El Paso, Texas I walked into our gym and our basketball team was going thru their pre-game drill with this song blasting on the loud speaker system. First time I ever heard Sly And The Family Stone. Went to the record store the next day, and bought this album.

[@tollboothwillie6192]

Burt was that Superstar of joy hiding back in the shadows. He was full of SONG and his songs slide right by us unknowingly ,but leaving their mark forever

[@rollerchickable]

I Love This Song Thank You For Sharing.

[@arvstephenson1107]

Thank You.

[@saaedrddawi886]

FUNKY AS FUNK!

[@anthonettedillard3999]

Wow, still Love the Unique Sound of the 70s !!!😊

[@sandrahammock4490]

Funk baby Funk

[@kdavidwhitehorn2963]

Original funk🌎

[@paulbaran549]

Awe inspiring invention. Prophetic of all urban music that was to follow.

[@larondeb782]

Love this Sly hit! since the 70's.

[@stevekov6740]

Nope, 60s. This song was recorded and released in 1969.

[@durrellkitchen9047]

Thank You For Letting Me Be Myself Again

[@lindseygreenberg]

rest in peace, cynthia

[@pamelafradette6520]

I grew up listening and loving Sly and the Family Stone. So cool and funky! Still makes me want to dance.

[@nicidevine6670]

Me too

[@williamdavis9345]

Funk at its finest!

[@johnllevis3772]

One Bad Ass Band.And one of the 1st 60's interracial R&B/R&R Band

[@floydwilliams9053]

Now that's funk!!

[@joseromero8362]

Dolemite brought me here 🙌🏽

[@edward7195]

202666 we can do this keep God 🙏💘🙏

[@stephanieroberts4607]

Still Listening 2020 You Can't get Nooooo More Funky Than This Music with Legs😍

[@cemendip]

2021?

[@heathermonkhouse4331]

With you, this funk delivers ,I'm stuffed

[@randyedwardlofton8892]

Sly you deserve everything you getting cuz you gave us good Happy moments days

[@woodie62]

From 0:46 - 0:55, . . . That segment was popularized again in the late 80's by Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation."(Title cut) She brought even more funk out of it!! Love J.J. and her family Jackson as well as Sly & The Family Stone!!!💖🤎

[@travislumpkin9857]

That's Mr.Larry Graham That We Heard Ing on this Song!!!.

[@bonnieoles4212]

Love this song!!! I'm so grateful that I can get on youtube and hear all this great music! 😎.

[@donwolfpoet4393]

DONT THANK ME - THANK GOD - JESUS - YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL

[@mkaramian]

Didn't help him, much, did he? Sly Stone is homeless on Skid Row in LA and nobody gives a crap, especially your Jesus, Rtrd1

[@waltermay681]

I've always liked this song

[@dinahleblanc9040]

I'm 63 years old love the music, want to dance every time I hear it. Brings me back to my wild days , thanks Sly

[@ChooseCompassion]

Dope then. Dope now. Dope forever.

[@rebeccaknowlton2642]

Such a great song!