Sly and the Family Stone & Opinions on Horsegirl
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review Sly Stone’s documentary and memoir and revisit an interview with Family Stone members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson. They also review the new album from Chicago indie rockers Horsegirl.
Review: Horsegirl
Horsegirl formed in Chicago as high school students and Girls Rock Camp participants before signing with Matador and releasing their noisy debut “Versions of Modern Performance” in 2022. Now on their second album, “Phonetics On And On,” their sound is more hushed- evoking bands like The Feelies more than Sonic Youth.
Sly and the Family Stone
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is back with his follow-up documentary film after winning an Oscar for his debut, “Summer of Soul.” “Sly Lives! (aka the burden of black genius)” is a triumph according to Jim and Greg.
Sly Stone’s memoir was something no one in the music industry expected. So the fact it exists is notable, but Jim and Greg feel it falls short of its potential since it seems Sly doesn’t remember many of the most notable episodes in his life.
In 2014 Family Stone members Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson spoke with Jim and Greg about their work with Sly Stone during his rise and fall in the music industry.
Featured Songs:
- Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Single), Epic, 1969
- The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
- Horsegirl, "2468," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025
- Horsegirl, "I Can't Stand To See You," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025
- Horsegirl, "Information Content," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025
- Horsegirl, "Where'd You Go?," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025
- Sly and the Family Stone, "Dance To The Music," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968
- Sly and the Family Stone, "I Ain't Got Nobody (For Real)," Dance To The Music, Epic, 1968
- Sly and the Family Stone, "Advice," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967
- Sly and the Family Stone, "I Hate To Love Her," A Whole New Thing, Epic, 1967
- Ike and Tina Turner, "Bold Soul Sister," The Hunter, Blue Thumb, 1969
- The Roots, "Star/Pointro," The Tipping Point, Geffen, 2004
- Bobby Freeman, "C'mon and Swim," C'mon and Swim (Single), Autumn, 1964
- Sly and the Family Stone, "Family Affair," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971
- Sly and the Family Stone, "Hot Fun in the Summertime," Hot Fun in the Summertime (Single), Epic, 1969
- Sly and the Family Stone, "Thank You For Talking To Me Africa," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971
- Sly and the Family Stone, "Brave and Strong," There's A Riot Goin' On, Epic, 1971
- Sly and the Family Stone, "You Can Make It If You Try (Live)," Stand!, Epic, 1969
- Sly and the Family Stone, "We Love All," Dance To The Music (2007 version), Epic, 1968
- Sly and the Family Stone, "Color Me True," Dance To The Music (Single), Epic, 1968
- The Pogues, "The Sick Bed of Cuchulainn," Rum Sodomy & the Lash, MCA, 1985
- The Ergs, "Stinking of Whiskey Blues," Upstairs/Downstairs, Dirtnap, 2007
- New York Dolls, "Trash," New York Dolls, Mercury, 1973
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