There have been many "classic" versions of this tune done by many artists over the years (from Shirley Bassey to Tom Jones, and more), but, in my humble opinion, NOTHING comes close to the emotional resonance of Sylvester's version! Astounding and brilliant! It brings tears to my eyes, not only because of the beauty of his voice, but also because it was a such a special time period that will never be repeated.... It didn't matter who you were or what you were, everyone loved Sylvester...!!!

The absolute BEST version of this song. There will NEVER be another Sylvester. RIP my sweet man.

NOBODY sings this song like Sylvester. Just listen to the emotion he packs in this. Miss him so much.

ya he was sylvester is still the greatest i love his music hes the best im only 25 and till this day disco is still the greatest

What a gifted artist Sylvester was!!!! It's great that we have all his wonderful recordings to enjoy over and over again! He was, without a doubt, among the best artists during the disco era. RIP.

From a Straight Man..this piece of music is a MASTERPIECE!!! From a STRAIGHT MAN, God Bless You Sylvester for being who you were, and STILL ARE!!

what an amazing voice!! I miss you Sylvester!!

Sylvester was a superstar talent. His music is mesmerizing.

outstanding. we miss you

When I think of what could of been, I fall to pieces.

LOVE!! LOVE!!! LOVE!!!! I LOVE THIS SONG......

disco is the best i miss the disco dasy and im only 25 and must like this i love the need to bring disco back sylvester is the man

absolutely a wonderful song

This is one of the most dance-able and haunting songs I know. It brings back one of the best eras in my life.

Absolutely nobody, nobody sings this song the way Sylvester did or even comes close to the sorrowful and soulful way in which he rendered it. And, I've listened to them all. CLASSIC!

Sylvester....A truly Icon !

I remember Sylvester, too! We lived on the same street back in the day! This is one memorable song!!

@Leenie367 This is by far, the greatest version of this song but also the zenith of all "disco" songs. Things went down hill for disco from this spectacular song onwards. The passion Sylvester brought to the song is perfectly matched by the sinuous dance arrangement. I don't care what type of music you like if you can't find the soul in this version you were born without a heart.

No surprise to Sylvester's great fans, but I'm shocked to learn that such a deep, underground sounding disco record made Billboard's Top 40 in its 7" edit! Wonderful!

@carlosmiller: you're very welcome! i graduated from high school in 1979, so i'm very much a product of that era. i can still recall dancing to an 11+ minute version of this tune -- on a hot and sweaty, jam-packed dance floor -- way back then, at what was a very famous disco in waikiki! it was a wild time for sure...! thank you for the nostalgic trip back...! d.

I like how they included him in the Harvey Milk movie at a reception.

@ptownfreddy The song was #1 on the disco charts at the time and in 1979, that usually meant a decent showing on Billboard's Hot 100. Very strong sales due to the club airplay. It held its own even with huge songs from artists like Donna Summer and Gloria Gaynor being released at the time.

@ruthieworld I totally agree! I love the piano in the beginning. His voice was so unique. Nobody has ever touched it!

Him and "Two Tons of Fun" at the "Paradise Garage" and that was after the show at the "Felt Forum" . . . I was there!

Just beautifully sung, so much soul and passion. Awesome arrangement too. Wonderful disco track

I love the original by Ben E King, Sylvester grabs this song and makes his own...love this,and what a voice!!

outstanding!!!

WHEN I THINKOF THE 80'S I THINK OF SYLVESTER

Thank you for the good times Sylvester. You helped me on my way to being the gay man I am today. Whenever I hear your songs I smile, I laugh and I cry because without you and your songs I would not have the memories of great nights with fantastic friends, some of whom I know will be dancing on Heavens dance floor with you. I know that one day I will be there too and I won't need poppers 'cos I will be high on love and happiness when I get there. Thanks Charles for uploading this brilliant song. Take care. Love and Hugs CliveakaSpyda x

I never heard this track by Sylvester. Baby this is whooped my ass at 4 am in the morning. Beat Me why don't you. 3-15-18. It gave me the Spirits In It by Pattie kind of groove.

I sooo remember! I loved seein him ride around the castro on his moped! always smilin... always waving hello...

!!Voz celestial, casualmente vagando por este mundo un tiempo!!!!

"I who have no one. I who have nothing" . . . the story of my life.

He is realy great

BEST AND I MEAN BEST DISCO "MALE" HANDS DOWN!

This amazing artist story is so much more interesting and exciting than eithe Bohemian Rhapsody or Rocket Man!!! this is a defining artist that has never gotten his due and his music influence on so many artist!!!!

Just so everybody remembers that Sylvester is the Godmother of EDM!!! HE created that genre before if was called EDM!!!!

un grand artiste ! que j aime beaucoup

This man was the original he paved the way for rue paul and others this day dare he had a flavor of cogic u can tell he was in the church....dicso beat but the gospel style in his songs.....RIP we miss U.....peace...Sexy.....Prince....

WONDERFUL, why doesn't this video have more hits??? He must have died young? ??? Don't know!

Thanks for bringing the real deal

Still great and great will be.

Awesome!!!

Miss you , Ms Sylvester .

I loved this guy; just one hell of a performer. One of the biggest (and probably the most predictable) dance numbers that he did was ( kzread.info/dash/bejne/mKirr66BaZmYXdI.html ) You Make Me Feel. But what a lot of folks never knew was that at the end of the B side of the album was a gospel-infused reprise: ( kzread.info/dash/bejne/lYemtMWBZpecoKQ.html ) Unbelievable.

TINHA APENAS 16 ANOS , LEMBRO DESSA MUSICA NO VINIL DA NOVELA DA GLOBO MARON GLACE Q EU AINDA TENHO AINDA GOSTO DEMAIS AINDA MAIS EM MAXI VERSION

Okay, here goes . . . I haven't listened in a very long time.

bright, sparkling diamond(s)

Icon legendary

Dance many evenings at the GAY CLUBS HEARING SYLVESTER. R.I.P.

omg! that it so totally hot. I miss him.

@EuropeanGoodies Sylvester died of complications from AIDS in San Francisco on December 16, 1988. He was 41 years old.

Love It

legend

Nessa época as musicas prestavam !

@dfsanchez61 Thank you for your comment.....................I agree with you and also Sylvester was a great artist!!!

great syl

This is a great version of this song! Anyone know where a copy can be bought?

I danced many a EVENING at the GAY CLUBS to this SONG..R I P. SYLVESTER JONES ...BOB IN CINCINNATI OHIO

Baby Doreen Greiner, I who have nothing. I who am no one, adore you.

essa foi demais discol para dançar

ottima versione

is that Pat Cleveland on the right hand side of the album cover?

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DANDY TERRY i dont think its pat. she would of looked younger at the time of this album around 79 or 80