“Brave & Strong” is a track from Sly and the Family Stone’s classic 1971 album There’s a Riot Goin’ On. The follow-up to 1969’s Stand! took nearly two-and-a-half years to be completed, which was an eternity at a time when … Continue reading The Night Thread Is Brave & Strong
“Trip to Your Heart” originally appeared on A Whole New Thing, the 1967 debut album by Sly and the Family Stone. While the album failed to gain much attention at the time and continues to be somewhat neglected (for example, … Continue reading The Night Thread Goes On a Trip to Your Heart
DANCE TO THE MUSIC! This Open Thread is dedicated to the late, great Sylvester Stewart – better known as Sly Stone (March 15, 1943 – June 9, 2025) Stand for the things you know are right It’s the truth that … Continue reading The Night Thread Has One Simple Request:
