Sly & The Family Stone - If You Want Me To Stay (Audio)
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- "If You Want Me to Stay (Audio)" by Sly & The Family Stone
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Lyrics:
If you want me to stay
I'll be around today
To be available for you to see
I'm about to go
And then you'll know
For me to stay here I've got to be me
You'll never be in doubt
That's what it's all about
You can't take me for granted and smile
Count the days I'm gone
Forget reaching me by phone
Because I promise I'll be gone for a while
When you see me again
I hope that you have been
The kind of person that you really are now
You got to get it straight
How could I ever be late
When you're my woman takin' up my time
How could you ever allow
I guess I wonder how
How could you get out of pocket for fun
When you know that you never number two
Number one gonna be number one
I'll be good
I wish I could
Get this message over to you now
When you see me again
I hope that you have been
The kind of person you really are now
I'll be so good
I wish I could
Get the message over to you now
#SlyAndTheFamilyStone #IfYouWantMeToStay #Funk
Unbelievable this song is 50 years old. 1973-2023. Thank you Sly for letting every music artist be themselves.
👍👍👏👏🖖🇩🇪🖖
Eric Benet did a cover of this song
Timeless
I truly appreciate & have much gratitude for the musicians who chose to release cover versions of this truly iconic song 🎶!! However, my forever favorite version will always be the original one 💃❤️
Hallelujah
Happy 81st Birthday Sly Stone!(Born March 15, 1943)😃🥳🎂🎉🎊🎈🎁🍾🥂👍🏾👏🏾🙌🏾
🎉🎉🎉Happy Birthday, Sly Stone! 🥳 Thanks for sharing. 64 years and I never knew I shared the same birthday with such a cool musician! 😎🎂Love this song, and the bass line❤
Bobbi Kristina was a Pisces too I think ..her and Bobby brown song was this song I GOT TO BE ME 🥰🙏🏾 rip to the princess and Whitney ❤️
❤HAPPY BIRTHDAY SLY STONE!❤
🎉 happy birthday sly😊🎉
Amazing
The holy trinity of funk:
Father-James Brown
Son-Sly Stone
Holy Spirit-George Clinton
Bootsy Collins
Where does Rick James fit into this? What about others like Zapp?
FUNKKY
I’m with Trisha. Rick James was funk for years! Had tix to see Sly four times and he cancelled every time. Sad story of immense talent wasted.
Love that.🎉😅
Sly's voice is like sandpaper and honey. This is a straight up masterpiece.
MOO damn I don’t know if I’ve ever heard it put better than that. Sandpaper and honey. Perfect
Sly and the Family Stone live
True that!
Moo: Mica Paris version is absolutely great too and a beautiful tribute to Sly...
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Moo or maybe a voice like a ‘serrated rainbow’? Sandpaper and honey is better though 😂
This song just doesnt last long ENOUGH! I thought the same thing in the 70s. Loved it then still love the hell out of it now!!
😇💕🙏🏽💕👌🏾
That's why I PLAY IT 2#👊🏿✌🏿
I hear you brother, should have a long jazzy ass instrumental solo.
it just gives you a taste of elusive greatness
Played it over and over. There was no loop option back then. Lol. Love love love this band.
That bass line kills it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sly played it, himself too!
Yes! It does!🖤
I NEVER get tired of hearing this.
😎💜✌️👏👏👏👏🤟
Amen....
Me either
OK THEN IDGRAF
WHATYA MAD ABOUT BOBBY
This is an all-time masterpiece, the way the start is like all these hazy, loose elements gathering themselves into a rythm, and then you get these three incredibly memorable melodies (Sly & the twin horn and keyboard lines) not interfering with each other, perfectly adding to what one another is doing? The mixing is perfect as well, the bass punchy at the front carrying the song and the horns restrained and giving just enough without rising above the other sounds. The vocal DELIVERY as well... genius, genius, genius.
Way, way ahead of it's time. And don't forget....it's mostly Sly (probably).
Yes yes yes
Well described musicologist!
Intro is amazing, just getting you warmed up
Amen!
Larry Graham on bass.Slap style. I'm a 65 year old white kid grew up in the Bay area and Soul Train was my go to every Saturday. Remember Sly as a DJ. Living in Canada now and turning my grandkids on to this wonderful music.
That is actually Sly playing bass. LG left Sly in 1972. This song was released June 1973.
@@michaelcarter9117 No I think that Is LG on Bass Sly Is on The Keyboards, Check them out at Soul Train, You Tube,
Because good music and good people have no color
Rusty Allen
Soouul Train! I was so shocked when I met French people who grew up on that show, just like a kid in NJ did.
Who's listening in 2020 and reminiscing at the same time?
I can't not do both, 16 in 1970, the 70's was my time. I didn't know it then. I do now....Sly wow simply could not stand still when he hit my ears
me
Ah Yea
I am old school also, Sly and the family, bring back some good memories.
Me
Anybody else around in the summer of 1973 when this hit?
+Teenie One I was 11.
Present :-)
+Teenie One Yep. I was three years old during that time. That was when real music ruled the radio airwaves.
+Teenie One I sure was around. 73 was my favorite year and this was my favorite song! I get misty thinking about those old days and I CERTAINLY miss the music of those days.
+Teenie One , I was a freshman in High School. The 70's, best decade to grow up in!
Sly is not homeless.....he perfers to move around so he likes VanLife! He's usually parked at friends home so he can shower etc...he was really done wrong by record companies and concert promoters......they all took advantage of his lack of knowledge about finances.....so sad and disrespectful......he kinda F'up his head.....some entertainers need to step in and assist this man.....he is a LEGEND 🙌
He won some sort of settlement I thought in recent times.. wasn’t it like 5 million!!?
This band was at Woodstock playing Funk before there was the name. Kind of like Iggy and the Stooges playing punk years before that classification. Sly is the Godfather of the Funk, let it be known.
And making it Happen... A Good dude...
steamaweed don't forget James Brown now.
kinda like howling wolf, muddy waters, chuck berry, and all those individuals playing rock n roll before it was called that.
Since I come from that time (60's), just to let you know, James Brown (Godfather of Soul) and George Clinton (Godfather of Clone Funk, P-Funk) were already on the scene. Sly brought in a whole new funky sound, however, adding rock to r&b, becoming the Master of this genre of Funk, straight from California. With a Diverse band, Diverse sound and Diverse LOOK. They were mod, wore funky clothes, were colorful to look at as well as listen to. We were never the same afterwards. He brought everyone together, black, white, red, polka-dot, WHATEVER!! Was so much fun, would I love to go back there again? Better believe it..
Just as an fyi, James is dubbed “The godfather of soul.” And yes, he indeed was. But he was also the godfather of funk, in spite of that title never being attributed to him (so much for classical labeling!). James delivered funk as early as the 60s; groups like Sly and P-Funk borrowed the style, which became popular in the early 70s when these groups were flying high. Recognize, now….
That bass line is everything, learned how to play by listening to this song like a million times never gets old
like the jazz under tones
Make a Video ... Show us how it is Played!!
It's not graham, I thought for years that it was
That bass....THAT BASS!
@Noel It's not Graham?
He did a tutorial video of how to play his style, and he talks about using his finger as a pick, and this song was the one he did that with
Should be in the ROCK N ROLL Hall of Fame! Fasho!
Been in
Been in
Hes not?????????
The epitome of Funk. I hear Prince, Cameo, Ohio Players, etc. Sly Stone was the fountain that they all drank from.
yes !!!
I hear an era that needs to be taught to the groove-less musicians that exist today.
Very well put!
woody95124 Todah.
Sam Spade Yeah, it wasn't uncommon for everyone to be a musician playing several instruments back then.
When I was growing up in the Deep South, I believed Sly and The Family Stone was the greatest band ever. I still do.
They definitely one of them
Coolest mofo that ever lived.
Got that right!!!! My favorite band along with the Elements..Earth, Wind and Fire!!!❤❤❤
I remember Bernie Mac used this on his TV show. R.I.P.
Used it on a bunch on TV shows. Yes, RIP. Really tired of those initials. Will this year ever end?
dynamitejimi Money Talks with Chris Tucker and Charlie Sheen is what brought me here.
@@fullofcyn i was about to post the same thing, that they played this on "money talks".
Yes!
Exact why I'm here lol
I want to speak with they 188 people who don't like this song. They are clearly tone deaf.
Matthew Crane: And "flayvah"-less.
This song puts me in a good mood!
haha true. Omg this is one of the best of all time ♡
People listen to it in their pocket and accidentally hit the dislike button. Happens a lot with music
You just got to consider the sources!
Sly is still relevant... he's still alive
How do we bring him back??? This is our music of the 70's. Forever Funck my brothers and sisters!
A STONE COLD CLASSIC JAM THAT I CAN STILL GROOVE TO AT AGE 57.
How about 37? But yet still in 2021!
I'm 63 ✌️
How about 77?
43! Til tis Day!
@@theresacarmen9847 GROOVE ON BABY-GIRL,GROOVE ON T C
Dad, you weren’t the best father and you did a lot wrong, but I am so very grateful you introduced me to this band. Good lord I can’t even explain how much I love this song. Play it almost every day.
My Dad hipped me to this song too!
I have been told by my mom that people don't come with instruction books and I am sure your dad didn't have an instruction book so if he fed you, put a roof over your head... That's what his parents taught him.... So remember his mistakes and learn from him what you should not do
Bless you
I’m the mother .. or was , have been .
Same. This song is therapy.
Prince owed HELLA props to Sly. HERITAGE!
this song damn near a perfect tune
614 BossN Right down to the "undo me."
614 BossN Yep! 💋
614 BossN 8
MASCULINE AF
It is PERFECT.
One of THE best bass lines ever recorded in music history.
Larry Graham the best baby
@@wymellwilliams1543 Larry Graham had already left the band, believe it or not that's actually Sly playing the bass
That was Rusty Allen on the bass guitar on this track. Larry Graham was gone from the group .
@@reainealgraham7139 I thought it was Rusty Allen as well for the longest time, but it's Sly on bass
@@ChrisBasdeo Sly is one of the most talented musicians ever. He literally plays every instrument. That’s why Prince and D’Angelo always give this man his props. He’s a musical genius.
Killer bass-line. Sly is the master of R & B/ Funk/Rock. Thanks for posting.
I know it's been hard for you in the past Sly, but I'm praying that the LORD JESUS will help you to STAY ( strong), bless you!!!
Pl MNthanlp
I feel fortunate to have ever had this song grace my ears. If you were a child of the Funk Era recognize your soul was seasoned by greatness.
❤️
I’m 64 this the bomb I played it when I was 14
So Glad Sly is Getting 75mil in Back Royalties* Now Enjoy this Song*
Uh. Sly died in poverty.
@@wrongangle4881 Uh, no he didn't. He is still living...
Idk much about sly and his life but this is confusing me so much
@@wrongangle4881 He's very much alive! jeezz it takes two fucking seconds to check.
@@wrongangle4881 lol your username checks out alright WRONG
If you want me to stay
I'll be around today
To be available for you to see
I'm about to go
And then you'll know
For me to stay here I've got to be me
You'll never be in doubt
That's what it's all about
You can't take me for granted and smile
Count the days I'm gone
Forget reaching me by phone
Because I promise I'll be gone for a while
When you see me again
I hope that you have been
The kind of person that you really are now
You got to get it straight
How could I ever be late
When you're my woman takin' up my time
How could you ever allow
I guess I wonder how
How could you get out of pocket for fun
When you know that you never number two
Number one gonna be number one
I'll be good
I wish I could
Get this message over to you now
When you see me again
I hope that you have been
The kind of person you really are now
I'll be so good
I wish I could
Get the message over to you now
Written by Sylvester Stewart •
Ask me I'll stay but sly is the best
Reads like a poetry
Fev H
Fev H
Ohio plla
Fev H and a
One of the best songs EVER. Just a master piece.
Sly Stone of the best and most underrate musicians of the 20th century.
So true. I was lucky to be passed on his (and their) genius by my dad and so thankful - soulful funk on a stellar level
💯💯💯💜✌️
How the hell is he underrated? He's one of the godfathers of Funk and he's well recognized for that.
This Man is FUNK !!!, Inside and Out , Out Side and
My daddy's favorite band. He taught me about funk at a early age. Thank you daddy R.I.P Ike Henderson.
Same here
Stephen Colbert and John Baptiste mentioned it. and Thank You. So mellow and sexy jam
Here from there, too!
It's groovy baby !!
Lyrics
If you want me to stay
I'll be around today
To be available for you to see
I'm about to go
And then you'll know
For me to stay here I've got to be me
You'll never be in doubt
That's what it's all about
You can't take me for granted and smile
Count the days I'm gone
Forget reaching me by phone
Because I promise I'll be gone for a while
When you see me again
I hope that you have been
The kind of person that you really are now
You got to get it straight
How could I ever be late
When you're my woman takin' up my time
How could you ever allow
I guess I wonder how
How could you get out of pocket for fun
When you know that you never number two
Number one gonna be number one
I'll be good
I wish I could
Get this message over to you now
When you see me again
I hope that you have been
The kind of person you really are now
I'll be so good
I wish I could
Get the message over to you now
Simone King 🙌🏾
Used to be at his duplex in Hollywood a lot, I do not know if he owned it, or if he rented it was a two unit bldg. right on the corner of two very busy streets. Cochran and Sunset. The bldg. had a unit downstairs. with one bed room and bathroom a living room, dining room and a kitchen, The unit up stairs was similar. but, it had two bedrooms and a back door that led to a laundry room and a stairway to the parking. There was no room for guest parking. I believe he slept downstairs, because there was clothes all over and it smelled like someone LIVED there...both units had hard wood floors, plenty of windows , high ceilings, a lot of charm, and a grand piano in the living room. Upstairs is where people convened. There zero furniture, but he ha nice rugs all on the hard wood floors...nothing in the kitchen, no cups, or food...plates. Nothing. It smelled like fresh paint. It was 1978 and, I guess it is okay to say, that there was cocaine everywhere in Los Angeles. Free base had just become fashionable...while having tried it once, I never liked it. My honey was his connect...so, he welcomed us when we got there and chased everyone away. I cooked his stuff in the kitchen with chemicals and, we always played backgammon. My boyfriend would back me. Sly would be smoking that stuff and playing backgammon with me...I was drinking sprite. He was big shot better, and could stay up all night playing. He'd lose his money and then his cocaine and then...we, I still have the rugs....He had a heavy and cool accent...that sounds just like he sounds in this song. I am 5'3" and he wasn't much bigger. I am 103 lbs, and wasn't much fatter...he played this song on the piano for us....after that, I would ask him to play every time we were there. I loved this song and he always said I'm cool...or "I'm good, " at the end...it was like he was talking to the band...he had a drum machine that my boyfriend operating when he played this.
If I may, two little things...: Otherwise, it's not an easy song to get perfect and you did...
You got to get damned straight
How could I ever be late
When you're the woman taking
Up all my time...?
How come you're never around?
I guess I wonder how
I was getting myself back into fun
How, how how?
**However, he does say sometimes,
I was getting out of pocket
For fun?
How how how?
*** (He WAS out of pocket if cocaine was his fun), he didn't always have all the money and that is how these epic games began...long tedious games. I was so tired, he was so high...some times I wonder if that is why he always segues in I wanna take you higher, after this song...
**** In the end, I told my boyfriend that I was going back to college...he could come up to Berkeley or stay...I picked up and left, part of the condition of his coming with me was he had to clean up his hand...Not long after I left, my boyfriend showed up at my apt. with all my furniture and his loving face....he had cleaned up his had...and we lived happily after for the next 30 years..
I knew from a very young age that this was something special the first time I heard it. A collision of genius ..on repeat....
Love the expression, "a collision of genius." Now THAT really hit home😊!
I was 5 and I knew this was a bop…..33 now and it still carries 💯👏🏾
Sly and "the family" were one of the best bands of all-time. Showed us that Black & White, Men & Women could get along just fine. Peace y'all!
He was the prince of the 70s
@@andrewstrong40 yo I understand ur sentiment but to b honest no one compares to Sylvester Stewart...as great as prince was....sly and the family stone were the architects of modern music....he's n the top tier of geniuses in any genre of music
😍🥰🥰🥰🥰
Absolutely .. One nation under the groove
yes one of the first black & white band.
There would be no Prince without Sly Stone.. You hear Sky’s influence all over Prince voice, style and musicianship.
@Yolonda Douglas-English Yes, you're so right. He was heavily influenced by Sly and the Family Stone. Do you remember Prince had a group called "The Family".
@@kbryant187 of course
Macy Gray got a lot from Sly as well, style wise
Hey! I think everybody has some magic to offer all their very own. I like to think every bit of creativity combined is why we are partnered with music we love in all aspects of our lives ❤
Prince literally covered this song
I remember growing up in East Oakland and it didn't matter what color you were. Everyone listened to Sly and the family stone. And others of the same. Damn those were good days. What's happened to us all?
Yes I grew up in Piedmont. Rich white boy. But we all listened to KDIA. Lake Temiskal. Every body getting along.. what happened?
@@Steve-i4e Barry Sotero is what happened.
Wasn't Sly a dj around there before he began making music?
@@Steve-i4e EXACTLY
Thank You and God Bless You Sly for giving me Soo many years of happiness with this song ! Fan for life brother 🫶🏾🤎🙏🏽
I'm 62 this year and I don't know what I would do with out this music 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
Simply jam too the rythym of the beat ❤️🔥🔥 forever& a day beyond 62
I can't take this song at of my head 😔
@@prodigymichael7777 hello Micheal 👋....How are you today???
@@delinpeter8954 🌠🌠🌠🌠 it's wonderful to be alive. When all is stable &- good . ☮️🔥❤️☮️
Not as Old, but still appreciate this Groove!
That low note he hits gives me chills every single time.
Me too, really listen to what hes saying. this conveys in so many ways.
Indeed
His vocal approach to this song is so casual... his attitude so cavalier...., it could almost be mistaken for a demo.
Yet, he makes it work brilliantly!
Luv that karate kick thatbSly does
Yes.
A masterpiece!
ALL IS WELL EITHER WAY ☺️
True.
This still hits hard in the year of 2023!
Almost 50 years old and the song still never becomes dated.
Real hard
When i was 7, This song is the only reason I fell in love with the dead presidents movie! After I didn't hear it anywhere else I just played the movie over & over again just to hear him playing the song!
My ma sang and danced w us 7 kids. I miss Her. Staying good ma
grew up listening to Sly Stone 😎😎😎😎😎
James Barber Sr Me too. 💋
James Barber Sr
Me too, Mr Barber!!!
Yasssssssss
@@josandlin6609 hello No white👋
this song was the masterpiece GEM 💎 growing up in the 70s, here it is 2022 still sounds good 🎵
Same
Lol same, sharing with my kids
Bass king
THIS is REAL music!!!
Kim Roby Sorry, I don't understand what you mean when you say 'real music', it's either music or not.
This is true
Kim Roby foreal realtalk no lie
Kim Roby amen to that
Yes ma'am!
Happy Birthday Larry Graham born on August 14, 1946. He is an American bassist and singer, both with the psychedelic soul/funk band Sly and the Family Stone and as the founder and frontman of Graham Central Station. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Graham
Hell yeah, happy birthday from Australia, love your art!😎🎶
My wife is 61 and I'm 63. We still get down to this song just like we did in high school!
I wish Sly and The Family Stone were available to do a Tiny Desk Concert.
Sly is not in good health.
@@CharleneMitchell-gq7cx Did he like to party? I thought he might have had some issues with that scene.
@@CharleneMitchell-gq7cx Lord help him in Jesus name 🙏🏽
That damn SLY!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Still on heavy repeat in 2024
💯💯
Indubitably!
Yes!! The guitars R working it!!!❤❤
Forever!!!!!!!!
Who's listening in 2023 like it's a new song? I am! I love this kind of music!! 🔥🔥
Me to, LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
2024
I am! Now it’s 2024! This is SO good!🖤
I'd never thought Bobby Brown would bring me here.
Who the HELL are the 54 people who disliked this classic?! They must be tone deaf with no form of music appreciation.
A'Doris A what would bother me the most is if some of those thumbs down came from young black men
A'Doris A naw they r tardy as n severe mental dysfunction
A'Doris A TRUE
Guys holding thier pants up with 1 hand, why they cant play an instrument, also morons, funkiest bass ever or what!
Sadly, the public is very uneducated when it comes to music. They listen to what they like (what's fed them by the Net or Radio), and that's all. Most people don't know good music from bad.
This song is undescribably unique and awesome in every way 🔥👌
Very nice bass line!
Best
Tell us about it!
I love this record
Get a message over to you now that's what's up I love it everytime I hear
There are songs as good as this song, but none that are better.
Ohhhh maaaaan, this was my JAM! Takes me back to a happy place as a little girl in the 70s, with my mom, dad, and siblings all together growing up in our family home 😢. Some of my siblings have since then passed on 🥹 Boy, I sure miss those days.
Damn this song is getting thru the quarantine big time
Just the vibe alone got me feeling great
Growing up in the 70’s & 80’s Sly was a hometown hero, representing Vallejo, Ca.
This song was played in Dead Presidents..wow I love black people wish we loved each other ..only a gifted people could create something soo beautiful..
We do love one another! Every race has their problems!
@@robertmounger407agreed, we have a house full of white men fighting like children.
@@robertmounger407 There is no race without sin. They all posses amazing boons too.
@@robertmounger407theres only one present day race its called the Homo sapien aka Human race. Anyone saying different is indirectly calling you or themself a primitive sub species
I love that soundtrack! Got me into old school r&b
Ive listened up to 12 times in a row 💞💞💞💞😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️
Felicia Marie 👍
Serious ear worm!
Only 12 times?
IF YOU WANT ME TO STAY is a timeless treasure...Thank you Sly and the Family Stone!
This bassline is what made me want to learn bass as a teen. That groove is so funkin sick
I was lucky enough to see this bassist perform in the mid 1990's as part of Prince's group at that time. Prince introduced this illustrious group of musicians saying that they had all been Sly's family. :)
RIP Cynthia Robinson
Never met her, but word up dude
Peace to you and cynthia
yes cynthia was awesome writing all the music .she arranged the horns.tho sly was redit as the sole writer.he welcome contribution.he layed it and the band played.soulful waterfall
RIP
CYNTHIA ROBINSON
🎺 THE FAMILY STONE BAND
R.I.P. (Rock In Paradise) Cynthia....miss you...much!
Just wanted to see if any new comments here because of the Bobby Brown movie.
vasshawn scott Me !!!
I didn't know the person who song it... always loved the beat to this song 💖
That's what I came for.
Yes I been jaming this snice I saw the Bobby Brown movie
My dad introduced me to this song about 10 years ago and I liked/like it. I thought it was cute Bobby introduced to it to his daughter and she liked it too. Sad when he was singing it to her when she was in her coma 😢
I love this song. His voice and the bass, everything!
Ikr! And the funk, I just love it. I'm 67 and I makes me feel like I'm 16 again lol. Got me dancing in my chair again!
@cherylalt101 I am 62, so I am right there with you!
Womack on the guitar rest in power!!
ILL RAH'HEIM I didn't know that!!!! No wonder! Dr. Bobby Womack....Rest in peace Brothers. ♥️
One of the best songs ever!
Daniel Ramirez you misspelled best "song ever performed"
Chuuch
I think Larry killed em with today, this was commercial and banking on the stone name
That's a monster vocal performance by Sly
Also a monster bass line...
I remember this song from the movie Dead Presidents. I love the oldies.
Facts... I had the soundtrack as a kid. It introduced me to so many classics
When he walks into the pool hall after coming home from service. Classic. Beats the shit outta Terrance Howard's character.
That’s where I first remember hearing it. Been in love with it ever since!
Yes me too!
Larenz Tate: " Hey man I ain't seent you in a long time "
I LOVE THE OLDIES TOO.
Here straight from Quarantinewhile lol
If you want me to stay
I'll be around today
To be available for you to see
I'm about to go
And then you'll know
For me to stay here I've got to be me
You'll never be in doubt
That's what it's all about
You can't take me for granted and smile
Count the days I'm gone
Forget reaching me by phone
Because I promise I'll be gone for a while
When you see me again
I hope that you have been
The kind of person that you really are now
You got to get it straight
How could I ever be late
When you're my woman takin' up my time
How could you ever allow
I guess I wonder how
How could you get out of pocket for fun
When you know that you never number two
Number one gonna be number one
I'll be good
I wish I could
Get this message over to you now
When you see me again
I hope that you have been
The kind of person you really are now
I'll be so good
I wish I could
Get the message over to you now
Remembered this song from Money Talks when I was a kid.. 30 years old now & that bass line still makes me shoulder shimmy to this day
My very first live concert was Sly and the Family Stone....1972 at the Philadelphia Spectrum. I will NEVER forget it! I was 15 years old, suburban white girl--IT WAS AWESOME!!!!!!! Have loved him since....
I'm really jealous, I bet it was awesome!!
@@kymanbedford-brown1323 , Actually I realize that it was 1971....but it was still incredibly awesome! My high school boyfriend got tickets as my birthday present...
@@patriciasutherland923 I'm in Australia and was about the same age! Not a lot of overseas concerts here, but I listened to them via my Dad who was a musical nutter, I'm so grateful, take care from Oz! Cheers😎👍
If you can't fuck with this in 2022, then just quit tryin' bro. This is when music still had a pulse.
RIP #cynthiarobinson #goodmusic Great music! Simply GREAT!
+Wilkine Brutus FUUUUCK MAAAN! I had No idea!!!
"If You Want Me To Stay"
If you want me to stay
I'll be around today
To be available for you to see
But I am about to go
And then you'll know
For me to stay here I got to be me
You'll never be in doubt
That's what it's all about
You can't take me for granted and smile
Count the days I'm gone
Forget reachin' me by phone
Because I promise I'll be gone for a while
When you see me again
I hope that you have been
The kind of person....that you really are now
Got t' get in straight
How could I ever be late
When you're m' woman takin' up my time
Whoa, how could ya ever allow
I guess I wonder how
I could get outta' pocket for fun- huh howw
When you know that you're never number two
Number one's gonna be number one
ohh oww oohh
I'll be good,
I wish I could
I get this message over to you now.
Ahhh!
(instrumental)
yeah
When ya' see me again
I hope that you have been
The kind of person you really are now
I'll be so good, oh
I wish I could
Get the message over to you now
ahhh- yes oh.....
Dead presidents sent me Here 2024 !!!! May anyone who reads this bless blessed beyond their wildest dreams
Hugs❤
Had to listen to this after watching the BOBBY BROWN MOVIE!!!! HAIL TO R&B KING!!!!
Ribs & barbecue?
Me2times Lolol crying laughing
This is real music. I love funk music. I love singers of the genre. Bands such as Earth Wind Fire, Kool And The Gang, Ohio Players, and More.
We didn't know how good we had it music-wise back then.
No you didn’t. This is coming from a 27year old. They don’t make music like this anymore.
I did, I just didn't understand why they changed it.
I wish that I could roll back the time.
I knew. Jams everywhere. WNOV, WAWA, WOKY.....
because nobody could have known what bullshit is called music today :D
WOW. I just listened to this with headphones for the 1st time. I am blown away- so sophisticated. Maybe Sly never got enough credit...
Sly got all kinds of credit! He just upped and walked away!
I have this album. As soon as the wife leaves for work. If’n you live near me. You are gonna get this.
My parents had this 8 Trak in their Oldsmobile station wagon!
What'san 8 track
What's an Oldsmobile
What's a station wagon
Signed-kids today
Was it the Vista Cruiser?
Signed-One of the Old Heads
Your parents rocked that ride ✅
@@marcuscross6840 .my exact thoughts.
One of the baddest end to a vocal track - "I'm thru man..."
6402680 Yes!
6402680 I no right!🔥
The end of the song is a great Drop the Mike moment...........
Yessir!
Ending? #Gangsta
this is one of the very best songs ever!!!!
I remember growing up in the projects in the 70's and the older people bringing out the big 1970's speakers and blasting this song, along with Parliament/Funkadelic, late into the night! Good Times!!
Music that changes your mood. Mood music is soul music.
one FAV growing up💃🏿🕺🏾💃🏿🕺🏾💃🏿🕺🏾💃🏿🕺🏾💃🏿🕺🏾💃🏿🕺🏾
Stephen Colbert and Jon Batiste led me to this, and I'm so glad they did! What an incredible time for music that moment in the 70s was.
Same! 🥰
Haven't heard this in decades and same. After this, off to find the Prince cover . . .
Same here
Great taste in music led me here
Me too
I will forever be grateful to this song ..It always takes me up out of my sad place .Music lifts me up & and out of my funk ...Thank you Sly Stone ❤
Great taste brought me here🎉
2021 - Colbert sent me
Phenomenal, funky masterpiece. When the baseline hits you there are no words, just feel the music baby and let it take over your soul 😎🎶🔥❤️