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AchievementJanuary 1969· music

Sly & the Family Stone Release 'Stand!'

Sly Stone's masterwork contains 'Everyday People,' 'I Want to Take You Higher,' and 'Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey' — a remarkable blend of utopian soul, funk, and social critique. The band's Woodstock performance introduced 'Stand!' to 400,000 people.