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Sly and the Family Stone created a musical utopia: an interracial group of men and women who blended funk, rock and positive vibes. Greatest Hits followed Stand!, a politicized album with songs such as "Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey," but Hits focused on gorgeous non-LP singles like "Hot Fun in the Summertime" and "Everybody Is a Star," as well as rump shakers such as "Everyday People" and "Dance to the Music." Sly Stone ultimately discovered that his utopia had a ghetto, and he brilliantly tore the whole thing down on There's a Riot Goin' On, which does not refute the joy of his earlier music.
Total album sales: 500,000
Peak chart position: 2