Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)

The Sunday Times Music Book of the Year

Sly Stone author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Orion Publishing Co

Published:17th Oct '23

Should be back in stock very soon

Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) cover

In Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin), Sly Stone shares his journey through music, fame, and personal challenges, revealing the man behind the legend.

In Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin), Sly Stone opens up about his extraordinary life and career, revealing the complexities behind his iconic status in the music world. Known for blending genres and breaking barriers, Sly's music has left an indelible mark on pop culture. From the anthems of the 1960s and 70s to his electrifying performances, he has been a trailblazer who reshaped the landscape of music. Yet, the man behind the music has often remained a mystery, and this memoir aims to illuminate that enigmatic persona.

The memoir is a collaboration with writer Ben Greenman and features a foreword by Questlove, adding to its authenticity and depth. Stone reflects on his journey, including the highs of fame and the lows of personal struggles. He candidly discusses the challenges he faced, including his withdrawal from the public eye and the reasons behind it. As he shares his story, readers will gain insight into the mind of one of pop music's most influential figures.

Sly Stone emphasizes that he was not always ready to tell his story, but now, with a new perspective, he invites fans into his world. Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) is not just a memoir; it’s a celebration of resilience and creativity, offering a chance to understand the man who crafted the soundtracks of a generation.

SUNDAY TIMES MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023
A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023
MOJO BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023
AN UNCUT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023
A memoir by the groundbreaking funk-rock-soul survivor contains all the playfulness and charm of his music... Lovers of the man's music will enjoy the book for the voice, the studio and touring details, the pop star anecdotes * The Guardian *
High times and crashing lows of Sylvester Stewart... exquisite * MOJO *
Sly is a funny and likeable narrator... Ben Greenman has done a helluva job bringing the Sly of his best music - the boldness, the mischief - to the page * Record Collector *
Damn entertaining! * Buzz *
Honest, no holds barred take on an extraordinary life lived on the edge * Shindig! *
Funk legend's memoir excels on music... wonderful * The Irish Times *
A cheerful, friendly, genius figure who, through a life of hit records, changing fortunes, legal battles, arrests, addictions and eventual sobriety at 80, has accepted his position with equanimity * The Times *
A thrilling read, and a real coup for the always-essential White Rabbit imprint * Clash *
In Thank You (Faletinme Be Mice Elf Agin), Sly Stone recounts his career without shame, pity or biting his tongue, giving us the really real of his fruitful but chaotic life * The Wire *

ISBN: 9781399601566

Dimensions: 236mm x 162mm x 32mm

Weight: 580g

320 pages