Sly & The Family Stone - Hot Fun In The Summertime

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Channel: OldschoolMusicJunkie · 2015 · Music

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Sly and the Family Stone was formed in 1967, in San Francisco. The original band members were brothers Sly and Freddie Stone, trumpeter Cynthia Robinson, drummer Gregg Errico, saxophonist Jerry Martini, and bassist Larry Graham. Sly and Freddie's sister, singer/keyboardist Rose Stone, joined within a year.

"Hot Fun in the Summertime" is a dedication to the fun and games to be had during the summer.A 1969 hit that peaked at number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart and number 3 on the U.S. Billboard soul singles chart. "Hot Fun in the Summertime" was intended to be included on an in-progress album with "Everybody Is a Star" and "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)"; the LP was never completed, and the three tracks were instead included on the band's 1970 Greatest Hits LP.

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