This summer, music enthusiasts can eagerly anticipate the release of a live recording by Sly & the Family Stone from their formative years. This highly anticipated album, The First Family: Live at Winchester Cathedral 1967, is set to become available on July 18 in multiple formats, including CD, LP, and digital download.

Fans can get a sneak peek by listening to the track “I Gotta Go Now (Up on the Floor)/Funky Broadway,” which is featured on the album, available below for your enjoyment.

The First Family represents the earliest live recording of Sly & the Family Stone, a band that originated in San Francisco in 1966. This particular performance, held in Redwood City, California, took place just a year prior to the release of their groundbreaking debut album, A Whole New Thing.

During their time as the house band at the Winchester Cathedral from December 1966 to April 1967, this performance captures the vibrancy and energy of a set recorded on March 26, 1967. This limited edition release coincides with Record Store Day, further elevating its significance among collectors.

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Within just two years of this pivotal performance, Sly & the Family Stone achieved a monumental breakthrough at the iconic Woodstock music festival. Earlier that same year, their fourth studio album, Stand!, soared to No. 13 on the charts, marking their highest ranking at that time, thanks in large part to the success of the chart-topping single “Everyday People.”

Later in 1969, the band celebrated their second No. 1 hit with the stand-alone single “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin).” In 1971, they reached another milestone with the release of their only No. 1 album, There’s a Riot Goin’ On, solidifying their place in music history.

Discover the Tracklist of Sly & the Family Stone’s ‘The First Family: Live at Winchester Cathedral 1967’

The First Family: Live at Winchester Cathedral 1967 documents an earlier and formative chapter in the band’s illustrious history, showcasing their journey as they were still carving out their identity in the vibrant Bay Area music scene.

This album features the original classic lineup of Sly & the Family Stone and was also included in the recent documentary Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), which premiered earlier this year, shedding light on their influential legacy.

The 10-track collection predominantly consists of cover songs, honoring the musical influences that shaped their sound. Standout tracks include Otis Redding’s powerful “I Can’t Turn You Loose,” the Four Tops’ soulful “Baby I Need Your Loving,” and Wilson Pickett’s energetic “Funky Broadway.”

Additionally, the CD version offers a bonus track: a captivating cover of Redding’s classic “Try a Little Tenderness.” Below is the complete track listing for your reference.

Sly & the Family Stone, ‘The First Family: Live at Winchester Cathedral 1967’ Track Listing:
I Ain’t Got Nobody
Skate Now
Show Me
What Is Soul?
I Can’t Turn You Loose
Try A Little Tenderness *
Baby I Need Your Loving
Pucker Up Buttercup
Saint James Infirmary
I Gotta Go Now (Up On The Floor) / Funky Broadway
*CD Only Bonus Track