In April, Ultimate Classic Rock ranked the 100 best rock songs of all time, compiling a list of the greatest works across every rock sub-genre. Ranked among hits such as Chuck Berry's 1958 anthem "Johnny B. Goode" at No. 74 and Iron Maiden's 1982 classic "Run to the Hills" at No. 72, Sly & the Family Stone secured the No. 73 spot with their song "Family Affair."
Released on November 6, 1971, as the lead single from their fifth studio album, There's a Riot Goin' On, "Family Affair" was a massive success. Upon its release, the track climbed up the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 1 on December 4 and holding the position for three consecutive weeks. The song also dominated the Billboard R&B Singles chart, holding the No. 1 spot for five consecutive weeks, attesting to its ability to reach diverse audiences.
Jerry Martini, Cynthia Robinson and Sly Stone of the rock and roll group Sly And The Family Stone perform onstage at the Los Angeles Free Clinic Benefit circa 1972 in Los Angeles, California.Sherry Rayn Barnett/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Produced and written entirely by frontman Sly Stone, "Family Affair" was highly distinct for its moody nature—a stark departure from the high-energy, optimistic style that defined the band's sound in the late '60s. Instead of utilizing a live studio drummer, Stone famously programmed an early electronic drum machine to create a pulsing, heartbeat-like rhythm. This element grounded the track and marked one of the first times a No. 1 single featured the innovative technology.
On Spotify alone, "Family Affair" has accumulated over 73 million streams, affirming its lasting ability to captivate new generations of listeners in the digital era.
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