Dance To The Music
Sly And The Family Stone · Sly & The Family Stone: The Woodstock Experience (2CD) [2009]
Get on up and dance to the fonky music!
All: Dance to the Music, Dance to the Music
Freddie: Hey Greg!
Greg: What?
Freddie: All we need is a drummer,
for people who only need a beat
I'm gonna add a little guitar
and make it easy to move your feet
Larry: I'm gonna add some bottom,
so that the dancers just won't hide
Sly: You might like to hear my organ
playing "Ride Sally Ride"
You might like to hear the horns blowin',
Cynthia on the throne, yeah!
Cynthia & Jerry got a message they're sayin':
Cynthia: All the squares, go home!
All: Dance to the Music, Dance to the Music
About Dance To The Music
"Dance To The Music" stands as a cornerstone of Sly & The Family Stone's revolutionary 1968 album, *West Coast*, where the band fused soul, funk, and psychedelic rock to create a new sound. The track features the iconic "Dance To The Music" chant, a rhythmic call-and-response that became a signature element of their live performances and a defining characteristic of the era's counter-culture movement. Released during a period of intense social upheaval, the song's message of unity and collective expression resonated deeply with audiences, cementing the band's status as pioneers of the funk genre. Its enduring energy and innovative production have made it a staple in countless compilations and a frequent choice for live sets, ensuring its place in the canon of classic rock and soul music.