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5-09-25 ReleaseSLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) Original Motion Picture Soundtrack complements the 2025 documentary directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ahmir Questlove Thompson, which debuted at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. This 21-song CD showcases some of the best tracks by Sly &amp The Family Stone, offering a perfect fusion of psychedelic soul and funk. In addition to the well-known hits, the soundtrack also includes seven rare and previously unreleased mixes and alternate versions, along with three new edits by Questlove and Brooklyn-based DJ, remixer, and hip-hop producer J.Period.TracklistingDisc 1 Side ASing a Simple Song (Alternate Mix)UnderdogTrip to Your Heart (Alternate Mix)Dance to the Music (J.PERIOD Edit)M’LadyDisc 1 Side BEveryday People (J.PERIOD Edit)Hot Fun in the Summertime (Interlude)Hot Fun in the Summertime (Mono Single Master)Everybody Is a Star (Mono Single Master)Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)Thank You for Talkin’ to Me, Africa (Alternate Mix)Disc 2 Side AFamily Affair (Questlove Rhythm King Edit)Runnin’ Away (Alternate Mix)Just Like a BabyBabies Makin’ Babies (Interlude)If You Want Me to Stay (Alternate Version)Disc 2 Side BThankful n’ Thoughtful (Alternate Version)Family Affair (Wedding Band Interlude)Can’t Strain My BrainStand! (Take 1)Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)