<Li> Lonnie Smith performed the song on May 21, 1970 at Club Mozambique in Detroit . A recording of this concert was released in 1995 . </Li> <P> Janet Jackson's 1989 song "Rhythm Nation" samples the groove from the song in between verses . </P> <Ul> <Li> Sly Stone--co-lead vocals, guitar, writer, producer </Li> <Li> Rose Stone--co-lead vocals </Li> <Li> Jerry Martini--tenor saxophone </Li> <Li> Cynthia Robinson--trumpet </Li> <Li> Freddie Stone--guitar, co-lead vocals </Li> <Li> Larry Graham--bass, co-lead vocals </Li> <Li> Greg Errico--drums </Li> </Ul> <Li> Sly Stone--co-lead vocals, guitar, writer, producer </Li>

Who sings thank you for letting me be myself