Sly Stone and Light in the Attic Release I’m Just Like You: Sly’s Stone Flower 1969-70

In 1969, Sly Stone and his manager David Kapralik set up a label called Stone Flower. The records were distributed by Atlantic, and it didn’t last long—the imprint folded in 1971. But now, the full story is being told by Light in the Attic in a compilation called I’m Just Like You: Sly’s Stone Flower 1969-1970. It’s out today digitally and on CD. The LP is out November 4.

The compilation collects five 45s and 10 additional previously unreleased tracks. Everything has been remastered from the original tapes. Artists included are Little Sister, Joe Hicks, 6ix, and Stone himself.

It also comes packed with liner notes that feature a detailed history of the label, including interviews with Stone, Kapralik, and the artists included in the compilation. Stone Flower shirts and posters are also being made available.

The press release describes the compilation as the missing link between Sly and the Family Stone‘s 1969 album Stand! (which had huge hits like “Everyday People” and “You Can Make It If You Try”) and their darker 1970 classic There’s a Riot Going On. Find a trailer below the tracklist.

I’m Just Like You: Sly’s Stone Flower 1969-1970:

01 Little Sister: You’re the One (Parts 1 & 2)
02 Sly Stone: Just Like a Baby
03 Joe Hicks: Home Sweet Home (Part 2)
04 6ix: I’m Just Like You
05 Little Sister: Somebody’s Watching You (Full Band Version)
06 Joe Hicks: Life & Death in G & A
07 6ix: Trying to Make You Feel Good
08 Little Sister: Stanga
09 6ix: Dynamite
10 Little Sister: You’re the One (Early Version)
11 Sly Stone: Africa
12 Joe Hicks: I’m Goin’ Home (Part 1)
13 Little Sister: Somebody’s Watching You
14 6ix: You Can, We Can
15 Sly Stone: Spirit
16 6ix: I’m Just Like You (Full Band Version)
17 Sly Stone: Scared
18 6ix: Dynamite (Alternate Version)

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