Questlove's documentary 'SLY LIVES!' highlights Sly Stone's remarkable comeback after years of struggle. He portrays Stone's transition from a misunderstood musical genius to a relatable figure, celebrating his everyday life, including playing with his grandchildren. The film explores Stone's creative journey, particularly the sarcastic origins of his hit "Dance to the Music". Initially, it was his label's push for mainstream success that led Sly to simplify his sound. Despite his intention, the song's inclusion of everyone in a humorous way turned it into a significant success, showcasing Sly’s complex artistic identity.
"He has an everyday, normal existence, like he plays with his grandkids. To me, that's the dream."
"Dance to the Music" was Sly's sarcastic response to the pressure to simplify his artistic vision to create relatable music for the masses.
"Sly was such a pop hit, but he really didn't have much numbers on the board for his Black audience."
"Sly includes everybody in his sarcastic, bitter middle-finger type of way, which made 'Dance to the Music' an accidental No. 1 song."
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