miss him so much

Sylvester was the one who really brought disco to mainstream. And as you know disco evolved into house. Ooh I lived me some Sylvester. I was 18 when he became popular. Good old freaking days and it helped being raised in San Francisco. He is the grandmother of disco/house!!!❤❤❤❤❤

SYLVESTER was a TRUE ARTIST - and more!💖 This track defines my late teenage years, and I'll be dancing to it until my last breath - and beyond!💃

@Werdnasings

3 жыл бұрын

I’m dancing with you till the very end! Long live Sylvester! The realist! 🔥🔥

@lena-mariag.louis-charles3579

3 жыл бұрын

@@Werdnasings 💕

This was and still is my jam.. Sylvester Killed it ! Peace Peace

@Werdnasings

3 жыл бұрын

Always will be that knock! Forever bop!

Oh I'm sorry loved your energy and reaction to the great one great channel

this is a masterpiece, such a talented artist.

Sylvester what else can I say I loved this crusader on and off the stage an absolutely incredible performer and offstage what a brave and truly compassionate human his stance on his gay pride is undeniable he will ALWAYS be top disco performer in my book rip dear Sylvester u were taken much too soon

Have you lessened to Sylvester’s: “Do you wanna funk”. Another great tune.

This song was a smash in the gay clubs during that era along with Sylvester's "Dance Disco Heat." You should also react to his cover of "You Are My Friend."

YES! Sylvester, Divine, Dan Hartman, and then later Erasure, Marc Almond, Paul Lekakis, Dead or Alive, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Jermaine Stewart, all getting mainstream video time and way ahead of their times.

@Werdnasings

2 жыл бұрын

Omg! I have to check all of them out!!

He was the first his backup singers Two tons of fun later became the weather girls Lost him way too early

@laurawhite303

2 жыл бұрын

He peed all over this record lol Ms ma’am had it in spades!!

@Werdnasings

2 жыл бұрын

Sylvester gets no respect in the game! Such a trailblazer!

Sylvester deserves a movie. Lil Naz X would do well to research and portray him. It also wouldn't hurt Naz to start singing something with actual melody.

@Werdnasings

3 жыл бұрын

I will have to disagree with that one! Sylvester needs the UPMOST respect and talent on the screen

@Leftatalbuquerque

3 жыл бұрын

@@Werdnasings Explain.

@donniehagy5125

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think Lil Naz X could pull it off--unless they dubbed his voice. Not too many had that FALSETTO!!!

There was only ONE Sylvester! Way ahead of his time. I would suggest "Trouble in Paradise," "I Who Have Nothing," "Dance, Disco Heat." and "Someone Like You."

@Werdnasings

2 жыл бұрын

Yesssss!! Sylvester still gets no respect in the game 😭

Also disco was the foundation of house. Listen to Ten City and later Bryon Stigley who went solo and did "Mighty Real" cover. I remember deejays mixing this song with Ten City's "My Piece of Heaven" and sounded like one song.

@Werdnasings

2 жыл бұрын

Will do! Thank you for this!

Yes, I've watched more than one of your vids today!

@Werdnasings

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm so thankful you're enjoying and hopefully will continue to do so!

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Sylvester grew into himself when he was molested by a pastor in his parish. That experience and the non-existent support, from the community, gave rise to his rebellious side. He joined the infamous Cockettes, a San Francisco drag troupe in the 1960s. He soon grew tired of their style and formed his own group, Sylvester and the Hot Band, in 1972. The Pointer Sisters did background Vocals. Motown legend, Harvey Fuqua, saw him play and signed him to a contract with Fantasy records. The huge success he received was tempered with the label's push to present him as a straight man. This didn't sit well, and when his contract expired, Sylvester signed with the new San Francisco label, Megatone Records, who were signing LGBTQ artists. The AIDS epidemic had become a gay pandemic at that time, in1983. Sylvester didn't bother testing himself, because he assumed he had the disease. His partner, Rick Cranmer, was dying from the condition, while he was producing his last studio album, Mutual Attraction. Sylvester wanted to make a record that would, both stand the test of time and become his legacy. That was why he made a joint deal with Warner Brothers, to distribute the album worldwide. Rick died in 1987, and Sylvester in 1988. Martha Wash and Jeanie Tracy, who were his backing singers, nursed both he and Rick until their demise. Special mention to his friend Patrick Cowley, who helped revolutionise the synthesized sound of the late '70s and '80s. He died in 1982, aged 32.

@Werdnasings

3 жыл бұрын

This gave me so much more respect for this man and once again not enough credit in the industry. Thank you! ❤️❤️

@makingmnz7564

3 жыл бұрын

@@Werdnasings Not a problem, Werdna! Check out his amazing version of Living For The City, from 1986.

@ria1636

Жыл бұрын

James Wirrick also deserves a mention as he wrote the song in collaboration with Sylvester.

@makingmnz7564

Жыл бұрын

@@ria1636 Tip. He was not only a great writer and musician but a true friend to Sylvester 'til the bitter end. Let's not forget he was a very big part of the Bay Area gay music scene, especially through Megatone and Moby Dick records during the early to mid-80s. Tipsong is one of my absolute favorite songs, ever. Great pick-up Ria!

I don;'t know when I first heard this but it always makes me smile and dance. I don't she was queer, but you should also do Donna Summer who doesn't get enough love IMO. She was such a queen. TFS :)

@donniehagy5125

2 жыл бұрын

Honey, "she" was a "he." Sylvester was definitely a trend-setter. He changed for nobody. I loved him then and still love him to this day! He was well before his time!

WHAT? no way ! wow thx for celebrating the original sylvester ! love ya ! - sending u a link i think u might love too! - kzread.info/dash/bejne/dqd109qepZWuXag.html - sorry i dont mean to overwhelm u but u brought a great smile to my day! wow love the same shit ! the best to u and urs ! much love for ya

@Werdnasings

3 жыл бұрын

Never overwhelming! I love it!! Keep it coming 🔥🔥