Brothers Sly Stone and singer/guitarist Freddie Stone combined their bands (Sly & the Stoners and Freddie & the Stone Souls) at the end of 1966. Sly and Freddie Stone, trumpeter Cynthia Robinson, drummer Gregg Errico, saxophonist Jerry Martini, and bassist Larry Graham completed the original lineup; Sly and Freddie's sister, singer/keyboardist Rose Stone, joined within a year. This collective recorded five Top 10 hits and four groundbreaking albums, which greatly influenced the sound of American pop music, soul, R&B, funk, and hip hop music. In the preface of his 1998 book For the Record: Sly and the Family Stone: An Oral History, Joel Selvin sums up the importance of Sly & the Family Stone's influence on African American music by stating "there are two types of black music: black music before Sly Stone, and black music after Sly Stone". The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.
During the early 1970s, the band switched to a grittier funk sound, which was as influential on the music industry as their earlier work. The band began to fall apart during this period because of drug abuse and ego clashes; consequently, the fortunes and reliability of the band deteriorated, leading to its dissolution in 1975. Sly Stone continued to record albums and tour with a new rotating lineup under the "Sly & the Family Stone" name from 1975 to 1983. In 1987, Sly Stone was arrested and sentenced for cocaine use, after which he went into effective retirement.
Cynthia Robinson - January 12, 1944 – November 23, 2015
Luv N' Haight
Sly & The Family Stone Lyrics
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Feel so good inside myself don't need to move
As I grow up I'm growing down, and when I'm lost
I know I will be found
Feel so good don't want to move
Feel so good inside myself
Don't need to move
I
I
Feel so good inside myself
Don't want to move
Another place, another time and when I realize
I'm still all mine
I
I
Yeh I
I feel
I feel so good
Want to move, want to move, feel so good, want to move
Feel so good, want to move,
Feel so good inside myself don't want to move
Feel so good inside myself, don't need to move
Don't want to move feel so good inside myself, don't want to move
Feel so good, feel so good don't want to move
Feel so good inside myself, don't need to move
Want to move, feel so good, can not move, feel so good, can not move
Don't need to move, I feel so good don't need to move
Don't need to move, don't want to move
Feel so good, feel so good, I want to move, I want to move
Feel so good, feel so good, I want to move, I want to move
Feel so good, feel so good, I want to move, I want to move
Feel so good, feel so good, I want to move, I want to move
Feel so good, feel so good, I want to move, I want to move
Feel so good, feel so good, I want to move, I want to move
Feel so good, I want to move, I want to move
The lyrics of "Luv N' Haight" by Sly & The Family Stone convey a sense of contentment and satisfaction with oneself. The repetition of the phrase "feel so good inside myself" emphasizes the deep and profound joy that the singer experiences. They don't feel the need to move or change anything because they are happy with who they are.
The second verse introduces the idea of growth and self-discovery. The singer acknowledges that they are still learning and finding themselves, but they trust that they will eventually find their way. The repetition of the phrase "I" emphasizes the personal nature of this journey.
The chorus is a mix of contradictory statements: "want to move" and "don't want to move," "feel so good" and "don't need to move." This could be interpreted as the singer's inner turmoil between their desire for change and their contentment with the present moment. Ultimately, the feeling of "goodness" prevails and they continue to bask in their own happiness.
Overall, "Luv N' Haight" is a song about finding inner peace and joy, and the journey towards self-discovery and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel so good inside myself don't want to move
The singer is euphoric and content in their own space, where they are existing without the desire or need to change their current position or state.
Feel so good inside myself don't need to move
The singer's happiness is so complete that they don't even need to take any action or make any changes in order to feel satisfied.
As I grow up I'm growing down, and when I'm lost
I know I will be found
Despite aging and experiencing the challenges and uncertainties of life, the singer feels a sense of reassurance and confidence that they will always find their way.
Another place, another time and when I realize
I'm still all mine
Even in unfamiliar surroundings or circumstances, the artist feels secure in their own identity and sense of self.
Feel so good, want to move,
Feel so good, want to move,
The artist's euphoria and contentment are so intense that they are tempted to express it physically by dancing or moving.
Feel so good inside myself don't want to move,
Feel so good inside myself, don't need to move
The singer's feelings of fulfillment and satisfaction are not dependent on any external factors or actions, but come from within themselves.
Want to move, feel so good, can not move, feel so good, can not move
The singer is in a state of emotional ecstasy that is so complete they are almost unable to express it physically or make any movements.
Don't need to move, I feel so good don't need to move,
Don't need to move, don't want to move
The artist's sense of fulfillment and elation is so great that they don't feel any need or desire to make any changes or take any actions. They are completely content as they are.
Feel so good, I want to move, I want to move
While the artist doesn't feel any need to change, they are still so overcome with joy that they are tempted to express it physically by dancing or moving.
Feel so good, feel so good, I want to move, I want to move
The artist's euphoria and contentment are so intense that they want to express it physically by dancing or moving.
Feel so good, feel so good, I want to move, I want to move
The singer is so happy and fulfilled that they are compelled to physically express it through movement or dance.
Feel so good, feel so good, I want to move, I want to move
The artist's feelings of joy and contentment are so intense that they are eager to express it physically through dancing or moving.
Feel so good, feel so good, I want to move, I want to move
The singer's sense of fulfillment and elation is so strong that they want to express it physically by dancing or moving.
Feel so good, feel so good, I want to move, I want to move
The singer's feelings of euphoria and ecstasy are so intense that they are compelled to express it physically by dancing or moving.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SYLVESTER STEWART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Artwork By [Collage] – Lynn Ames
Artwork By [Cover Design] – John Berg
Bass, Backing Vocals – Larry Graham
Drums – Greg Errico
Engineer – Chris Hinshaw, Jack Ashkinazy, James Conniff, James Greene*, Robert Gratts, Willie Greer
Engineer [Consultant For Stone Flower Productions] – Rich Tilles
Guitar – Bobby Womack, Freddie Stone, Sly Stone
Photography [Photos] – Debbie King, Don Hunstein, Fred Lombardi, Howard R. Cohen, Joey Franklin, Linda Tyler, Lynn Ames, Ray Gaspard, Steve Paley, Sylvester Stewart
Producer, Written-By, Arranged By, Keyboards – Sly Stone
Saxophone [Tenor] – Jerry Martini
Trumpet – Cynthia Robinson
Vocals – Rose Stone, Sly Stone
@jeffkatt
This is from the album I had on my grandmother's stereo back in 1971 when she angrily said "Wastin' my electricity playin' that crap!" LOL! Sorry Nana, I was in the zone! 😆😅😂 May she rest in eternal peace ✌🏽 😏😌🎵🎵🎶🎶🤲🏾
@tmp9710
One of those Jams where you can"really" hear The Ray Charles Influence in Sly's vocal
@pauldaniel5119
MOST DEFENITLEY I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME LOLOLOLOLOLOL
@tmp9710
@@pauldaniel5119 He even quotes Ray near the end of," I Don't Know (satisfaction)["Whad' I Say?"]
@ethanhill9460
I read somewhere SLY used RAY as a vocal model. My dad played RAY all day. I was prepped well for SLY.
@user-ys3qq6rf6z
The best album ever
@ethanhill9460
You are so right. Should be added to the National Registry if it hasn't been included.
@user-ys3qq6rf6z
@@ethanhill9460 try polish masterpiece NIEMEN ENIGMATIC
@lucasnon5784
JUST GOT PUT ON TO THIS DOPENESS. LOVE FINDING NEW OLD MUSIC
@biffspangler
The best. This.