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Sylvester (Live) You Are My Friend

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  • @jenn5628
    @jenn5628Ай бұрын

    This was my late mom's favorite song by Sylvester. RIP to both her and him ❤

  • @victorialevy3928
    @victorialevy39285 жыл бұрын

    This is his best, most dynamic songs he has ever recorded. He put his heart and soul into every word he sang on this song! He was proud way before gay pride. He was bold and didn't care what anybody thought of his lifestyle choice. That was truly courageous to do at that time. He was ahead of his time and unfortunately he passed away too soon. You are gone but will never ever be forgotten. RIP Sylvester.

  • @mrs.berniemadoff3324

    @mrs.berniemadoff3324

    2 жыл бұрын

    i just wish someone had told him about "Safe Sex"? then he would still be here, singing my favorite song. "YOU R MY FRIEND" (LIVE)🥺🥺😢😢😭😭💀💀😇😇

  • @scj3188

    @scj3188

    Жыл бұрын

    Being gay is not a choice.

  • @jasoncorley5703

    @jasoncorley5703

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, INDEED.

  • @Obba685

    @Obba685

    Жыл бұрын

    💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💐💕💕❤️💕❤️💐💐💐

  • @christalsmith4219

    @christalsmith4219

    Ай бұрын

    😊

  • @cheleski68
    @cheleski688 жыл бұрын

    He took this song to church..miss his light......

  • @nanetteham4695

    @nanetteham4695

    6 жыл бұрын

    cheleski68

  • @needahandle

    @needahandle

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes. And his talent

  • @linwoodedwardsjr8730

    @linwoodedwardsjr8730

    4 жыл бұрын

    So true

  • @Coco-fc2rp

    @Coco-fc2rp

    4 жыл бұрын

    Debbie Henry did too 😍

  • @ladyblue3255

    @ladyblue3255

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes he did. One of my favorite song.

  • @kristsheldunn7331
    @kristsheldunn7331 Жыл бұрын

    Sylvester was one of the best... ❤❤

  • @cupofjavaproductions3138

    @cupofjavaproductions3138

    Ай бұрын

  • @jeromekendricks3197
    @jeromekendricks3197 Жыл бұрын

    I grew up on this song, it was a sad day when he passed away. RIP

  • @marysanders3380
    @marysanders33802 жыл бұрын

    Sylvester help me maintain my mental strength in the Black Community & The South Bible Belt! I grew up in the Seventies & Eighties..😩💯

  • @pamelajones-meadows7627

    @pamelajones-meadows7627

    6 күн бұрын

    And You Are My Friend ❤

  • @ProphetsOfRockTV
    @ProphetsOfRockTV Жыл бұрын

    Nobody else may hear this, and but Sylvester’s falsetto / upper register scream is very reminiscent of Prince, especially on songs such as “How Come You Don’t Call Me”.

  • @patriciamorgan454
    @patriciamorgan454 Жыл бұрын

    I am listening to this song as I text. I also love Patti. But this version is the best. Rip beautiful souls. I also want this song played at my Funeral. My sons going think I going crazy. When I text and let them no I just luv the SONG. I CAN LISTEN TO THIS SONG ALL DAY.

  • @ClassicFairlane
    @ClassicFairlane3 жыл бұрын

    I cry every time I hear this song. I think of my friends that have gone on to glory and the ones still here. I needed to cry this morning. THANK YOU!

  • @cheekmo1986

    @cheekmo1986

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry what you're going through I pray for you

  • @garlandwhite6754

    @garlandwhite6754

    Жыл бұрын

    I love this song ❤️!!!

  • @garlandwhite6754

    @garlandwhite6754

    Жыл бұрын

    Bringing back memories of the good old people and days ☺️😂!!!

  • @garlandwhite6754

    @garlandwhite6754

    Жыл бұрын

    Great song!!!

  • @kaytosimmons1914

    @kaytosimmons1914

    6 ай бұрын

    Llkmkmm​@@garlandwhite6754

  • @justval03
    @justval039 жыл бұрын

    Sylvester Luther Vandross and David Peaston they've all passed on but they will never be forgotten

  • @letsosacharlesmichaellesal5974

    @letsosacharlesmichaellesal5974

    5 жыл бұрын

    Aaaa you just brought me to tears. I couldn't agree more. God bless their souls and music remains forever and ever.

  • @rudolphmcneill515

    @rudolphmcneill515

    4 жыл бұрын

    Amen!!

  • @sylviahobbs9492

    @sylviahobbs9492

    4 жыл бұрын

    They had the kind of talent you you don't see much today. I truly miss it.

  • @ms.o.michellehouse9904

    @ms.o.michellehouse9904

    4 жыл бұрын

    I had no idea David Preston were deceased,my condolences to the family 💐

  • @wolfsimone7781

    @wolfsimone7781

    4 жыл бұрын

    Martha Wash is still here, dont forget her.

  • @deneenjeffries2768
    @deneenjeffries27689 жыл бұрын

    My Mother loved this song and played it late at night after our daddy left for work_.....I think of her and my sister who have both past away. Dad is gone too . I miss them all.

  • @johnhollandjr.2632

    @johnhollandjr.2632

    5 жыл бұрын

    Deneen Jeffries... they will forever be in your heart and presence. That’s the beauty of songs like this, the kind that takes you back to a specific time and place with those you cherished the most. Music is so powerful in that regard. Thanks for sharing your memory.

  • @fendonc

    @fendonc

    5 жыл бұрын

    May their souls rest in perfect peace. Amen

  • @gloriaboss1007

    @gloriaboss1007

    4 жыл бұрын

    Love his spirit..it is still with us..through all the hate and misery...I can feel Love and peace..miss you my friend❤️

  • @ladyblue3255

    @ladyblue3255

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry for your losses. Hopefully this song give some peace.

  • @browningtonbrown4705

    @browningtonbrown4705

    3 жыл бұрын

    My mom used to play this all the time too. She's been gone 13yrs and I remember her playing this repeatedly. Sometimes together with friends and cards. Or by herself. Been looking for this version for years. R.i.p. to your family and peace to your heart.

  • @1989opprsvp
    @1989opprsvp3 жыл бұрын

    Izora Armstead so beautiful and extremely talented with a voice that gave you goose pimples. Respect is given!!!

  • @tylerfriedrich4097

    @tylerfriedrich4097

    2 жыл бұрын

    100% agree!

  • @lyndelljones5483

    @lyndelljones5483

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree. She was amazing. So powerful.

  • @mrs.berniemadoff3324

    @mrs.berniemadoff3324

    2 жыл бұрын

    i LOVED THEM BOTH, WELL ALL 3 WERE AMAZING!!!!!!🥰🥰🤗🤗

  • @jackiechandler1481
    @jackiechandler14813 жыл бұрын

    He was truly unsung Sylvester

  • @roxybryant5076
    @roxybryant50765 жыл бұрын

    He deserves to be remembered for this performance. He died so soon after this performance, he was sick and knew. He was a phenomenal performer and he really brought those ladies out and they went on to be legendary. Im so grateful for their contributions.

  • @SCOOBYTYESH

    @SCOOBYTYESH

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeees

  • @1989opprsvp
    @1989opprsvp2 жыл бұрын

    Martha Wash has a voice that will put soul in you. She deserves so much recognition. She is untouchable in her own way!!!

  • @simpdown1404

    @simpdown1404

    Жыл бұрын

    Aretha Franklin (RIP) is the only singer I could ever accept as being doper than Martha Wash…

  • @vm7497

    @vm7497

    Жыл бұрын

    ​​​@@simpdown1404 You have spoke with deepness. You obviously have a very skilled vocal ear. However I would put Patti Labelle up there as well. Aretha would definitely be number one. Also I would be in denial not to give Izara Rhodes her props.

  • @jobuck879

    @jobuck879

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vm7497There’s only one artist that gives me goosebumps each and every single time I watch/lister to her and that is the late great Ms Whitney E Houston. Whitney could sing any and every thing from pop, gospel, RnB, NeoSoul and she even played around and stunned Pavarotti singing opera. As good as Aretha and Martha are, Whitney is on a whole different galaxy. Listening to Whitney sing I Am Changing is something transcending. Listen to Whitney sing He, I Believe will bring me to tears. Hearing Whitney sing I Have Nothing will never be enough for my ears, heart and soul.

  • @VicSafe007
    @VicSafe0078 жыл бұрын

    I'm Straight male, but can't ever forget how this artiste' did his thing way before any other gay performer. He was Definitely "The MAN"!!!!!

  • @brendabritt2653

    @brendabritt2653

    8 жыл бұрын

    yassss!

  • @criscris5519

    @criscris5519

    7 жыл бұрын

    charlene mitchell he was good as well

  • @itascawiggins7524

    @itascawiggins7524

    7 жыл бұрын

    Moon Shadow by Labelle

  • @Letisha_Letisha_Letisha

    @Letisha_Letisha_Letisha

    7 жыл бұрын

    Victor Colon yes he's was

  • @stormderek7703

    @stormderek7703

    6 жыл бұрын

    RIGHT ON Victor your statement is truly powerful !!!

  • @brettalex51
    @brettalex519 жыл бұрын

    This joint should have 50 plus million views

  • @helengrigsby4838

    @helengrigsby4838

    6 жыл бұрын

    Adam Jones Agree 100%

  • @ladyblue3255
    @ladyblue32553 жыл бұрын

    The two tons of fun did their thing. Thank you Slyvester and tons. Great voices.

  • @jamesmclean1769
    @jamesmclean17698 жыл бұрын

    one of the true gay performers and a head of his time. pity he is not around today

  • @mrs.berniemadoff3324

    @mrs.berniemadoff3324

    5 жыл бұрын

    JAMES MCLEAN-HIM AND IZORA RHODES OF THE GROUP ARE BOTH GONE, ONLY THE LIGHTN SKIN ONE MARTHA WASH IS LEFT AND IN HER 70'S...WONDER IF SHE STILL SINGS AND TOURING?....WISH I HAD THE MONEY TO HIRE HER..........SMFH......REST IN PEACE SYLVESTER/AIDS , IZORA RHODES/HEART PROBLEM/HEART ATTACK...….XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

  • @homer151

    @homer151

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/f2GLlKlvhNa-nZs.html

  • @deborahmoore8023
    @deborahmoore80233 жыл бұрын

    Sylvester was a trailblazer, and if it wasn't for him, we wouldn't have RuPaul! Sylvester was way before his time, people! I was so blessed to see Sylvester perform when I was a young teenager at the Paradise club in New York City with my mother! Mom absolutely loved Sylvester!! He was absolutely amazing, and Martha Wash and Izora Rhodes were his powerhouse back up vocalists who are incredible vocalists in their own right! I miss you and love you, Sylvester! RIP 🙏🥰🙏🥰🙏

  • @jaysonshift4392

    @jaysonshift4392

    2 жыл бұрын

    Paradise Garage

  • @TonyFaulcon-sq9bf

    @TonyFaulcon-sq9bf

    11 ай бұрын

    Absolutely 💯🎉🎉❤❤

  • @ericwilson8281

    @ericwilson8281

    10 ай бұрын

    I was at The Garage that night, Deborah.!! They lit up The Paradise Garage that night.!! Those were the days.... AIDS wiped out the fun....

  • @proplayer566

    @proplayer566

    9 ай бұрын

    And its a good thing having Rupaul and drag queens? I say its a great thing to see them check out.

  • @barbarairving1326
    @barbarairving13263 жыл бұрын

    Ohhmy sweet Lord. The annointing has not ended. Its 2021 receive the overflow. Yess. Ohhh sang!

  • @idaqueengeorge2279
    @idaqueengeorge22798 жыл бұрын

    Sylvester was so talented , I love this song, when I first heard this song it brought tears to my eyes, we use to have true friendship back then people always try to help each other , no matter what the situation was through thick and thin they would have your back, my true friends are gone on and resting in the Lord, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

  • @patgorden5002

    @patgorden5002

    8 жыл бұрын

    amen

  • @garyalan1961

    @garyalan1961

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Idaqueen George FOR SURE

  • @joycewilliams3281

    @joycewilliams3281

    8 жыл бұрын

    u R so true, people no,don't know what it means to have a true friend.But I do,I had a friend" or I thought I did.we were for 52years.I just got sick an I had a light Heart Attack. This woman had the nerve to say I was looking for,Attention,I've been in the Rehab. center for 4 weeks now. I don't even speak to her now. GOD, was my best friend then an nowbsn always will B

  • @vision-gc4hy

    @vision-gc4hy

    8 жыл бұрын

    Bless you Joyce. I hope you and your friend can reconcile.

  • @withlovestephaniedenise7024

    @withlovestephaniedenise7024

    7 жыл бұрын

    Joyce Williams How is your health these days. I pray total healing and mending. In Jesus' name

  • @katherineday9093
    @katherineday90933 жыл бұрын

    This is a nice memory of him!! Thanks KZread!

  • @criscris5519
    @criscris55197 жыл бұрын

    I CRY A LIL EVERY TIME I LISTEN TO THIS SONG. YOU CAN HEAR THE LOVE BETWEEN THEM. I OFTEN THINK OF MY CLOSEST FRIENDS AND THIS IS US I SWEAR. I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO SEE IT LIVE.

  • @mikeyincalif

    @mikeyincalif

    5 жыл бұрын

    I do the same...😞

  • @allenmcmillen9127
    @allenmcmillen91279 жыл бұрын

    A true story to share with you. Forgive me....for it is a bit log for here. I was "coming out" as a gay man in the late 1970s while in college at the University of CA, Irvine. I would go to local gay Discos in Costa Mesa - "Newport Station" and "Rumor Has It" in Garden Grove; and yes, I also ventured out from the "OC" to gay/mix clubs in WeHo - "Studio One / Backlot", "Circus Disco", "Greg's Blue Dot", and "Odyssey". The Odyssey (a strip mall now on Beverly Blvd. near the Beverly Center) was an adult disco (21+) until 2am; but from 2am to 6am it was 18+. I remember very well in addition to Donna Summer's "Last Dance", an anthem song at closing was Debby Boone's "You Light Up My Life". Oh sorry, I'm straying. I certainly have GREAT memories of the Disco Era. One that particularly stands out - is this live performance of "You Are My Friend" by Sylvester. A college friend of mine, Carol Taylor worked for the owner of "Studio One / Backlot", Scott Forbes. She got him to promote "Gay Nights" at California amusement parks. I would assist Carol post flyers (bar hop) for these events at the local gay discos. Do any of you remember the first "Gay Night" at Disneyland or at Knott's Berry Farm? Well, prior to these venues, there was the first "Gay Night"...at Magic Mountain. Oh yes, and Sylvester was the headline performer. It was that night that I heard this live outdoor performance of "You Are My Friend" by Sylvester, Martha Wash, and Izora Rhodes Armstead; and IT SOUNDED JUST LIKE THIS. I would swear it had to be this same night. They started to sing this song, and about third-way into their performance Sylvester is singing "I've been around and around; I've been looking around and you've been here all the time". He starts telling their story, saying "these girls can sing!". Sylvester sings to Martha "you've been around (my friend)"; and she takes over and belts out with her vocal talent. Martha then brings it down and Sylvester then mentions that Izora too "has been around (my friend)". Izora takes her turn, the crowd is going crazy, standing up, cheering....and the performance ends with such a high. I will never forget this as one of the most memorable and my heart-felt performances that I've had the pleasure to see. Thank you for allowing me to share this story and memory with you. Allen McMillen

  • @jaimemariemcmillen4506

    @jaimemariemcmillen4506

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing this story with me!

  • @barbaramcintosh6219

    @barbaramcintosh6219

    9 жыл бұрын

  • @stephanie3506

    @stephanie3506

    9 жыл бұрын

    Allen McMillen Yes.......thank you soooo much for sharing your story! I LOVE when people share a piece of their lives on youtube; I do it quite often as well. I enjoyed yours :)

  • @wtfjayhawks

    @wtfjayhawks

    9 жыл бұрын

    Allen McMillen Allen, this is way cool. I saw him... in the summer of 1984 in Dallas, before I moved to my home here now, in NYC! I've always said, before there was "Boy George", there was this man. A voice like an Angel. And this song....yep. HAPPY PRIDE! Love, Jeff

  • @criscris5519

    @criscris5519

    7 жыл бұрын

    Allen McMillen I love stories. .. fond memories. ..i know you partied... to be a fly on your wall... whew !!!LOL

  • @rhondapaul2797
    @rhondapaul27973 жыл бұрын

    This gave me goosebumps!!! R.I.P Sylvester and Ms.Izora ❤💙❤💙

  • @debrawilliams2781
    @debrawilliams27814 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful trio of singers, they can SANG YA'LL. Those were the days!

  • @davidlacoursimien5450
    @davidlacoursimien54505 жыл бұрын

    This is the best version of this song ever sung!!!!! The GREAT SYLVESTER does not shy away from putting the feelin' in this version as well as the great Rhodes and Wash backing up with their amazing vocals which only made Sylvester let everyone know who was the STAR!!! The FABULOUS SYLVESTER!!!

  • @tylerfriedrich4097

    @tylerfriedrich4097

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dont forget martha and izora! Wouldnt be nearly as good without them

  • @sharonswearington3053

    @sharonswearington3053

    5 ай бұрын

    I love this version of this song

  • @frugalnista691
    @frugalnista69110 жыл бұрын

    It's good to have someone to call a FRIEND. I mean a true FRIEND. LOVE THIS! Your ear has to be in your foot if you can't hear the feeling being poured in this song. This is some good SANGING. Yes I said SANGING!

  • @DeeFulton

    @DeeFulton

    10 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree. My favorite song, especially when I am feeling down. This brings all my tears out and let me be me...

  • @bridge9499
    @bridge94998 жыл бұрын

    I remember watching Sylvester on TV and my mother said she's a good singer and I told her that it was a man...the look on her face 😐 Lol, I miss you mama...

  • @withlovestephaniedenise7024

    @withlovestephaniedenise7024

    7 жыл бұрын

    bridge9499 I'm laughing so hard right now. God bless your mother. They were conservative then. lol

  • @noviwhitfield3261

    @noviwhitfield3261

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha Hahahaaaaaa

  • @teresaholmes4393

    @teresaholmes4393

    5 жыл бұрын

    I am laughing to with joy U had those good times with your Mama. I miss mine too

  • @kevintaylor9402

    @kevintaylor9402

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol!!!!

  • @sharondenton6

    @sharondenton6

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@teresaholmes4393 my ma turned me on to his music LOVE IT

  • @mkr10370
    @mkr103708 жыл бұрын

    Even Patti would disagree ;-) Nobody does it better than Sylvester...

  • @Dawebslingah

    @Dawebslingah

    7 жыл бұрын

    Gene Meyer huh? Would disagree?

  • @sherondagross409
    @sherondagross4098 жыл бұрын

    This song is his signature in life.

  • @ttucker10466

    @ttucker10466

    7 жыл бұрын

    Amen!

  • @Dro8Mario

    @Dro8Mario

    4 жыл бұрын

    Listen to over and over, but the version I got with him singing it with Martha Walsh and the weather girls humming and harmonizing in the background is simple perfection.

  • @lottidotti5042

    @lottidotti5042

    4 жыл бұрын

    Pppoo ok But oo

  • @michaeledwards4256
    @michaeledwards42567 жыл бұрын

    I saw Sylvester in the 80's in Liverpool. He had such a fabulous voice, I had all of his albums before seeing him. They are still some of the best albums ever and I still play them. God bless you Sylvester and many fond memories,

  • @TheDebgirl12000
    @TheDebgirl120008 жыл бұрын

    Sylvestor was amazing! What an incredible, amazing falsetto voice he possessed! I loved him so much just the way he was! Real and down to earth! He was way before his time! He was a gay man out of the closet and proud of it! I am so blessed to have seen him perform when I was a young teen back in the late 70s here in NYC. Martha Wash and Izora Rhodes give me the chills. They possess the most powerhouse voices in this world! They absolutely KILLED it! 😁😁💙

  • @joycewilliams3281

    @joycewilliams3281

    8 жыл бұрын

    yes, the first time I herd this song it made me cry, but no on sing this song like Sylvester

  • @mrs.berniemadoff3324

    @mrs.berniemadoff3324

    5 жыл бұрын

    DEBORAH G.M.- I REALLY LOVED THOSE WOMEN VOICES, ESPECIALLY THE ONE THAT SOUND LIKE A MAN. OMGAWD THEM BITCHATS COULD SANG, LIKE NO OTHER, TILL THIS DAY 2019...RIP...X2

  • @aleciadean5297

    @aleciadean5297

    4 жыл бұрын

    We loved Sylvester. He was one of a kind. The three of them together sound so great. This is a trio at its finest.

  • @lawandacooper8177

    @lawandacooper8177

    3 жыл бұрын

    Let the Lord say Amen

  • @diamondlightbody
    @diamondlightbody4 ай бұрын

    Woke up this morning and channeled this song for some reason and I ugly cried all the way through it. I remember when it came out. They played it all the time on the radio. 💎💛💎 Powerful 🎶 singing 😇

  • @fabmthomas
    @fabmthomas4 жыл бұрын

    A stunning, unforgettable piece of brilliance!! Thank you Sylvester, Martha & Izora!!

  • @jackiesimmons7738
    @jackiesimmons77389 жыл бұрын

    Sylvester, Martha. Izora put it on the map!!!!!!! R.I.P. BELOVED

  • @rhondabland923
    @rhondabland9237 жыл бұрын

    Ahead of his time. Great talent. This song makes me weep.

  • @kimberlytaylor8550

    @kimberlytaylor8550

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too! Happy/sad weeping.

  • @lyndelljones5483
    @lyndelljones54832 жыл бұрын

    Damn!!! (6:43) She'll tear a church in half with that power!!! Sing it Izorah!!!

  • @sassieharvey7662
    @sassieharvey76624 жыл бұрын

    Sylvester lived his authentic life before it became a slogan. God bless his soul. He was a light for many of us back in the day...

  • @vernonedmonds8596
    @vernonedmonds85964 ай бұрын

    This is the best version of this song by far. RIP Sylvester and Rose

  • @cynthiajohnson9311

    @cynthiajohnson9311

    2 ай бұрын

    Agreed!! There use to be an actually video recording of this performance. I had it saved and cannot find it on you tube anymore.

  • @clarkclarke
    @clarkclarke Жыл бұрын

    I really Love THIS version of this song💕

  • @afrocentkhethe1379
    @afrocentkhethe13798 жыл бұрын

    SYLVESTER WAS HITTIN NOTES HIGH AS A FEMALE. AND WAS A MAN. DAMN. YOU BETTER RECOGNIZE.

  • @sirisongbird

    @sirisongbird

    5 жыл бұрын

    Actually men hit higher notes in falsetto

  • @arthurbrown9428

    @arthurbrown9428

    4 жыл бұрын

    You know

  • @terencedavids3836

    @terencedavids3836

    3 жыл бұрын

    @VR G some men can sing just as high as women ... but most men use falsetto

  • @quandricorutledge

    @quandricorutledge

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why does it matter if He was a Man? That had nothing to do with the GOD GIVEN TALENT they posessed!🏳️‍🌈❤

  • @angelrichardson5772
    @angelrichardson57728 жыл бұрын

    This is my mom favorite song but all I ever knew was Patti. I Love Patti Labelle but Sylvester gave this song life honey(: ......I never new this was his song until I saw Unsung. Wow!

  • @tracy7275

    @tracy7275

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Angel Reed I just saw the Martha Wash unsung - I have to watch the Sylvester one . He brought this song to life that's for sure

  • @patgorden5002

    @patgorden5002

    7 жыл бұрын

    Angel Reed IT'S PATTI'S SONG HE REMADE IT.

  • @jacksonanubis9101

    @jacksonanubis9101

    7 жыл бұрын

    Patti LaBelle is credited with writing it but for me, Sylvester has the best version to date. I get chills whenever I hear this. You can feel the love the audience had for them. This performance is true magic.

  • @patgorden5002

    @patgorden5002

    7 жыл бұрын

    To be REAL, If it wasn't for the weather girls singing with him, this song wouldn't be any good, I am just calling it as it IS...Patti can and has been working this song for years..ALONE!

  • @jacksonanubis9101

    @jacksonanubis9101

    7 жыл бұрын

    To each his/her own but you made me laugh saying Ms LaBelle sings the song alone. You will not find any version of the song with Patti LaBelle singing "You Are My Friend" alone. There are always full choruses of background singers with her as there should be.

  • @MrCooking4free
    @MrCooking4free8 жыл бұрын

    you cannot beat the voice of Sylvester.

  • @withlovestephaniedenise7024
    @withlovestephaniedenise70249 жыл бұрын

    I loved Sylvester! His legacy lives on.

  • @donniehagy970
    @donniehagy9709 жыл бұрын

    Nothing like Sylvester holding "church." Miss him sooooo much! Great song sung by three beautiful individuals!

  • @BassikLife
    @BassikLife8 жыл бұрын

    They don't need these dresses. These girls don't need them jewelries... they don't need this hair. these girls can sang y'all!

  • @janholder2286

    @janholder2286

    8 жыл бұрын

    I love it 🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💃🏽

  • @gwendolynleavatte9049

    @gwendolynleavatte9049

    8 жыл бұрын

    And ya know that.

  • @msbrickhouse70

    @msbrickhouse70

    8 жыл бұрын

    Fer real!!!

  • @valeriejohnson9452

    @valeriejohnson9452

    8 жыл бұрын

    I went to Jr. High with Martha she turned choir class out everyday.

  • @BassikLife

    @BassikLife

    8 жыл бұрын

    Oh I can only imagine. do you stay in touch with her today? I follow her on Facebook and Twitter. Love her voice and style.

  • @lizsmith2527
    @lizsmith25277 жыл бұрын

    I wish I was there to see this performance live.. I would have been balling my eyes out... this is what REAL singing Is all about... true performers. rip Sylvester and Izzy...

  • @lblack1961
    @lblack19618 жыл бұрын

    I wish Sylvester were still here with us. Thank you for being with us, if only for a little while.

  • @amberhi874
    @amberhi87410 жыл бұрын

    Feeling down in the dump, this helps me feel a little better

  • @ninojones7197
    @ninojones71978 жыл бұрын

    I want this song played at my funeral for my real friends to hear....💝

  • @ttucker10466

    @ttucker10466

    7 жыл бұрын

    amen!

  • @BillyMacon

    @BillyMacon

    Жыл бұрын

    ME TOO

  • @100BlaQRaok.el_1
    @100BlaQRaok.el_18 жыл бұрын

    Ain't no more singers.

  • @helengrigsby4838

    @helengrigsby4838

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thomas Sanders Jr 100% agree

  • @mrs.berniemadoff3324

    @mrs.berniemadoff3324

    5 жыл бұрын

    100 BLAQ RACK- BEYONCE SOUND LIKE MY CAT AFTER SOMEONE STEPS ON HER TAIL...WTFUK..SMDH

  • @tomrobbins5242
    @tomrobbins52423 жыл бұрын

    Brilliance from Sylvester, Martha, Izora, and all the other musicians.

  • @denisemcclendonjenkins3717
    @denisemcclendonjenkins37178 жыл бұрын

    The one and only Sylvester -You Are My Friend

  • @adriantownsend208
    @adriantownsend2089 жыл бұрын

    I don't know why this song gies me goosebumps! This song is straight from th heart and soul! Sylvester you never be forgotten. He's paved the trail for so many to travel and inspire us all!We need more like him to continue to paving trails!

  • @withlovestephaniedenise7024

    @withlovestephaniedenise7024

    7 жыл бұрын

    Adrian Townsend Always remembered. I loved him

  • @1989opprsvp
    @1989opprsvp3 жыл бұрын

    Sylvester left us decades too soon. This version of Patti's song is infinite. A million years from now this song will be relevant.

  • @carmenbulter2736
    @carmenbulter2736 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful song!

  • @leewatson1805
    @leewatson18055 жыл бұрын

    I love the fact that he was always himself - would not change for anyone - good for him - RIP

  • @paisleyprincess7996
    @paisleyprincess79968 жыл бұрын

    I love Sylvester and Martha Wash..

  • @DJPAULETTEREAL

    @DJPAULETTEREAL

    7 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @ashleylee5449

    @ashleylee5449

    5 жыл бұрын

    PAISLEY PRINCESS yess😆💋

  • @mrs.berniemadoff3324

    @mrs.berniemadoff3324

    5 жыл бұрын

    BOTH DECEASED....RIP...XOXO

  • @mrs.berniemadoff3324

    @mrs.berniemadoff3324

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ericking8661-ur late, someone already told me, now breath in and breath out and take a seat...……..smdh….ho hum….

  • @adonaiyah2196

    @adonaiyah2196

    4 жыл бұрын

    I remember you from another comment, we were talking about Uptown

  • @malikavrette2093
    @malikavrette20938 ай бұрын

    Masterpiece THANKYOU

  • @GlennDGrace
    @GlennDGrace6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sylvester for living your truth! Love you always

  • @MicheleBowles-to5xd
    @MicheleBowles-to5xd Жыл бұрын

    Everytime I hear this song it reminds me of someone, who was dear to me like a Brother.He was in the life but,I didn't care.He to left us around the time Sylvester,passed. This song has very sentimental,meaning in many ways. Continue To Rest In Heavenly Peace.Gone But Never Forgotten👼🏽🙏🏽💞🌹

  • @nickeq42
    @nickeq424 жыл бұрын

    Ive listend to this song 10 times in a row. The crowd gives me chills. Bless everyone in these times weeve all ben around one way or another this song is for you!

  • @craigdavis5407
    @craigdavis54073 жыл бұрын

    R.I.P Mr. Sylvester!!! A True Legend!!!💎💎💎🌹🌹🌹❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🎵🎵🎵🎹🎹🎹

  • @elliottgregory9539
    @elliottgregory95393 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. Beautiful.. Beautiful...

  • @jerryday6090
    @jerryday60908 жыл бұрын

    slyvester,my man.gave this song honesty,and soul.

  • @samuellevy4517
    @samuellevy45175 жыл бұрын

    This is Victoria Levy. I was a teenager when I first heard him sing. I had never heard anyone sing so well. The fact that he was proud and openly gay really made me love him more. Back then that was a very bold and daring thing to do. He was so far ahead of his time professionally and personally. Sylvester I love you and I truly miss you. RIP my love.

  • @dh0ithompson542
    @dh0ithompson54210 ай бұрын

    🙌🏽🙌🏽🎶 🎶 WOW! Nothing beats a LIVE Recording! Priceless! 🙌🏽🙏🏽

  • @ilenecarroll3786
    @ilenecarroll37867 жыл бұрын

    I can never hear them sing this song without tears, happy, joyful tears.

  • @heyrobertcarter1
    @heyrobertcarter12 жыл бұрын

    Such an iconic performance

  • @1989opprsvp
    @1989opprsvp3 жыл бұрын

    Martha slayed it forever!!!! Take notes young girls!!!!

  • @godswarrior1ful
    @godswarrior1ful Жыл бұрын

    I've been around you were here all the time...feel the energy from the audience...goosebumps

  • @CrystalChris721
    @CrystalChris7213 жыл бұрын

    I have this cd and play it on repeat in my car. It make me sad hes gone🙏😞

  • @lenorem.7889
    @lenorem.78899 жыл бұрын

    This is my favorite of His.

  • @lenorem.7889

    @lenorem.7889

    9 жыл бұрын

    I have never heard such an applause as this show he and The two tons of fun did together.

  • @VicSafe007
    @VicSafe0074 жыл бұрын

    Remember Them Days When, Sylvester Was A Phuckinn Gemm! He Was So Flamboyant, where Is that Style, & Charisma Today. And The Ladies, Bad Assed Martha! I Miss This All Like I Miss A Long Lost Best Friend from the 80's, of which there were especially 2 that died. I Ask My Family To PLAY This At My Funeral.

  • @kalibapittman927
    @kalibapittman9277 ай бұрын

    Sylvester would have been so proud of his Community ❤

  • @laurahawk9202
    @laurahawk92028 жыл бұрын

    just read about his life. What an awesome person. What a tragic end.

  • @barbarawaddell6817
    @barbarawaddell68179 жыл бұрын

    I love this song...Memories for Life!!!

  • @GlennDGrace
    @GlennDGrace3 жыл бұрын

    My favorite rendition of this song! A timeless classic from an era gone by. An incredible era!

  • @DJPAULETTEREAL
    @DJPAULETTEREAL7 жыл бұрын

    This reduces me to tears every time. Deep. No one like Sylvester.

  • @greatmusic2645
    @greatmusic264510 жыл бұрын

    no other version of this song can top the three of them!

  • @stillwill2215

    @stillwill2215

    10 жыл бұрын

    you gotta hear Debbie Henry, patti labelle's backup singer, she tears it up even more. [and I admit this was incredible].

  • @Cindydst81

    @Cindydst81

    9 жыл бұрын

    stillwill2215 indeed, Debbie Henry kills it on Patti's cover.

  • @lawandacooper8177
    @lawandacooper81773 жыл бұрын

    Sylvester sang this song.....but he couldn't have done it without two of the most amazing voices Ms Martha Wash who has one of best voices I know and so underrated and Ms Izora Rhodes with that barratone.....your ear has to b in your foot not to hear these women can sing.....

  • @rondaallen7211
    @rondaallen72114 жыл бұрын

    i will never ever get over the way the audience let go and acted a fool once Izora got them going

  • @lisamcgee1389
    @lisamcgee13897 жыл бұрын

    WHEN IT'S MARTHA'S PART I CLOSE MY EYES AND IT'S ME BLOWIN LIKE THAT....HEY THAT'S MY DREAM AND I DREAM BIIIIIGGG,!!!!!!

  • @josetanzo7697
    @josetanzo769710 жыл бұрын

    Sylvester & Two Tons of Fun .... = LOVE from the heart. You -feel- that vibe.

  • @KennethNewnum

    @KennethNewnum

    9 жыл бұрын

    I shoulda known i would check out some Syl and look at last comment 3 months ago ♡♡♡

  • @nakijamartin6125
    @nakijamartin61257 жыл бұрын

    This was a fabulous soul, he left this word way to early with a gift so grand. My mother was a great fan as am I. I bow to this queen.S.I.P. Miss Lady

  • @robertkincaid7088
    @robertkincaid70884 жыл бұрын

    R.I.P. SYLVESTER JONES THE TRUE QUEEN OF DISCO..BOB IN CINCINNATI OHIO

  • @MLaker221
    @MLaker2219 жыл бұрын

    The applause 5 minutes in really becomes a part of the song

  • @iviimmer

    @iviimmer

    9 жыл бұрын

    Matthew Laker I agree!!

  • @freddylogan8319
    @freddylogan83196 жыл бұрын

    Promise Sylvester when I was in the Marine Corps on the plane to Virginia and I sat next to him and man we had a blast

  • @jameshanley6886
    @jameshanley68864 жыл бұрын

    2020 still simply the best

  • @karenperkins4261
    @karenperkins42617 жыл бұрын

    How can you listen to this song without crying a little?! ..lol..They did an Awesome job! !

  • @reinaldogreen2079
    @reinaldogreen20798 жыл бұрын

    this my introduction to Izora Rhodes and Martha Wash two excellent singers. Martha was great on Black Box's Everybody Everybody. Martha was one hell of a singer!!

  • @Thedarknight73

    @Thedarknight73

    7 жыл бұрын

    Reinaldo Green

  • @220jw
    @220jw7 жыл бұрын

    God bless you Sylvester, the music you left behind will keep your bright light shining forever...

  • @user-kb3ve7wi3l
    @user-kb3ve7wi3l Жыл бұрын

    This song will forever be a song that willing keeps us with knowing that a true friend is in a.blessing for us to share while we wait for our embarkment to paradise iwhere friends are all together 4 eternity ! Peacei

  • @donnapalmer3594
    @donnapalmer35944 жыл бұрын

    I listen to y'all music a lot l miss you all God Bless y'all thank you

  • @lovettadavis6965
    @lovettadavis69655 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely one of my favorite songs of all time. Loving it! Can't stop playing it.

  • @Mrsdetaja
    @Mrsdetaja7 жыл бұрын

    I love Patti but this version gives me chills every single time I listen to it... Lord!!

  • @charlesmeeker6144
    @charlesmeeker61444 жыл бұрын

    Unique and powerful voice. Blasted this one.

  • @REE872
    @REE8727 жыл бұрын

    damn he was handsome and pretty, at the same time!

  • @gailmiller6333

    @gailmiller6333

    6 жыл бұрын

    Teresa h. Yes he was!!!!

  • @olscott1624

    @olscott1624

    4 жыл бұрын

    I just said that. He was intriguing!!

  • @rayofsunshan

    @rayofsunshan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Right!