“FAMILY AFFAIR” by SLY & THE FAMILY STONE

The song “Family Affair” is a very soulful track that was recorded by American funk band, Sly and the Family Stone. Celebrated for its sultry bassline, and Sly Stone’s unique vocal style, this song had a major influence on the development of R&B and funk music.

In 2021, Rolling Stone magazine ranked it at #57 on their list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All-Time”

On this very day, December 5th 1971, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. From the album, “There’s a Riot Going On”, here’s SLY & THE FAMILY STONE, with “FAMILY AFFAIR”…