Listen To The Voices - Sly Stone In The Studio 1965-70

(Ace Records CDCHD 1255)

Compiled by Alec Palao

Release date May 2010

Sixteen years after their critically acclaimed Sly Stone compilation Precious Stone: In The Studio With Sly Stone 1963-65, top reissue label Ace Records finally present the mind-blowing sequel, and it’s another Stone Smash!

Listen To The Voices: Sly Stone In The Studio 1965-70 continues on in a natural chronological path, covering not only the earliest recordings of the Family Stone but also the various outside productions this remarkable musician dabbled in, whilst simultaneously topping the charts with his inimitable blend of rock, soul and funk in the late 1960s.

The 25-track compilation includes all the singles written and produced by the prolific Sly under his Stone Flower Productions umbrella. The material by Joe Hicks, 6IX and Little Sister is in the same idiosyncratic style that made the Family Stone a household name.

Listen To The Voices also features fascinating and previously unheard stops along the way in Sly’s journey toward success, such as early collaborations with Billy Preston and the Beau Brummels, and pre-Family Stone recordings by Freddie & The Stone Souls, featuring Freddie Stone and Greg Errico.

The package also benefits from fresh, in-depth research into the Family Stones formative years, including unprecedented commentary upon the contents from Sly himself, in conversation with compiler Alec Palao. This is the most detailed interview Sly has given about his music since the 1970s!

Listen To The Voices is a must for all fans of Sly & The Family Stone. It will blow your mind!

Tracklisting

* previously unissued

** first time on CD

The French Fries - Danse A La Musique**

Joe Hicks - I’m Going Home (Part 1)

Sly  - For Real (1966 demo)*

Abaco Dream  - Life & Death In G & A**

6IX - I’m Just Like You

Sly & The Family Stone - Man Does Not Live*

The Beau Brummels – Underdog*

Billy Preston - Can’t She Tell**

Sly & The Family Stone - I Can’t Turn You Loose

Little Sister - You’re The One (Parts 1 & 2)

Freddie & The Stone Souls – LSD*

Sly & The Family Stone - Life Of Fortune & Fame

The Beau Brummels - Are You Sure*

6IX – Dynamite**

Sly & The Family Stone - I Ain’t Got Nobody (For Real)

Sly - You Really Got Me (1966 demo)*

Little Sister – Stanga

Sly & Billy Preston - I Remember*

Freddie & The Stone Souls - Something About You*

Sly & The Family Stone  - Take My Advice

Joe Hicks - Home Sweet Home (Part 2)**

Little Sister - Somebody’s Watching You

Freddie & The Stone Souls – Superfunk*

Joe Hicks - Life & Death In G & A (Parts 1 & 2)**

The French Fries - Small Fries**