People Everyday & the Family Stone's 1969 hit "Everyday People," with new verses written by lead singer Speech. He also sings the lead, with additional lyrics sung by Dionne Farris, who is not an official member of the group. It also uses a sample from "Tappan Zee" by Bob James. Billboard wrote about the song: "Follow-up to act's breakthrough hit, "Tennessee," is a languid, dancehall-spiced hip-hopper that nicks the hook from Sly & the Family Stone's "Everyday People." Uplifting, unity driven rhymes are delivered with laidback finesse. Tradeoff of rapping and singing works extremely well. Destined for hefty (and much deserved) success."
Everyday People (band) It peaked at No. 93 in the UK, No. 24 in Switzerland and No. 34 in Germany. The UK-only single "This Kind of Woman" failed to chart, however the fourth single "Second Nature" managed to peak at No. 54 in Germany in 1991. A fifth and final single, "Place in the Sun", did not find commercial success. During the year, the band toured Europe extensively, however the minor success caused the band to dissolve. Everyday People (band) Everyday People was a funk musical group formed in England who recorded one album and had success with a few singles across Europe.