Everyday People Sly Stone's pleas for peace and equality between differing races and social groups, a major theme and focus for the band. The Family Stone featured Caucasians Greg Errico and Jerry Martini in its lineup, as well as females Rose Stone and Cynthia Robinson; making it the first major integrated band in rock history. Sly and the Family Stone's message was about peace and equality through music, and this song reflects the same. Unlike the band's more typically funky and psychedelic records, "Everyday People" is a mid-tempo number with a more mainstream pop feel. Sly, singing the main verses for the
Stanford Everyday People the same title. EP is an entirely student-run organization: the arrangements in its repertoire have all been arranged and transcribed by its own members, past and present. Each year, hundreds of Stanford students audition to become members of Everyday People or other Stanford a cappella groups. While EP generally performs with a group of 8-16 singers, graduating members always remain a part of the group. Notable alumni include: In addition to performing at campus and Bay Area events, EP has toured the United States, Jamaica and the Bahamas. The group has released ten studio albums that have received numerous awards.