The First Family: Live at the Winchester Cathedral 1967 presents Sly and the Family Stone as they were evolving into a prominent act of the hippie era. The live recording primarily features soul covers alongside one original song, "I Ain't Got Nobody (For Real)." This release marks the first archival release since Sly's passing, with fans holding a longtime interest since 2002. High Moon Recordings continues its legacy of unearthing hippie-era rarities. The accompanying booklet offers historical context regarding the band's formative years ahead of their major success.
Sly and the Family Stone performed live at Winchester Cathedral in 1967, showcasing their early soul sound just before their progressive evolution during the hippie era.
The First Family captures the essence of Sly and the Family Stone as they covered contemporary soul songs and unveiled their original opener "I Ain't Got Nobody (For Real)."
High Moon Recordings aims to preserve and unearth high-quality recordings from the hippie era, offering insights into the early days of Sly and the Family Stone.
Although The First Family features a stellar performance from Sly and the Family Stone, expectations for a revelatory archival release should be moderated.
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