“Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” #1 2/14/1970

1970 proved to be a very erratic year for Sly and the Family Stone. Other than a greatest hits LP this #1 single was their only release in a 20 month period. Sly became very moody and the band frequently cut short their shows or outright missed a number of gigs, with drug use the main culprit. They prided themselves on being a racially harmonious outfit, but outsiders were pressuring Sly to get rid of the Caucasian band members. Stardom has its drawbacks.