Sylvia - The Matador (1981) Country

[DaveWollenberg]

ACC's #91 song of '81. God bless ya, sister Sylvia. Thanx for postin'! Have a blessed week!

[MrWc867]

This song used to scare me when I was a kid. The course tune was the scary part!

[nitewoman1966]

i haven't heard this song sent i was a teenager

[msgreeneyez26]

Great song, her best IMO. Glad to see this song has other fans.

[cowboycb36]

This was Sylvia`s best album ever. The music is pure country and each song tells a story. I just wish I could find the video to this song. She is so beautiful in the video.

[jenningschris]

Got this on a 45 at a thrift store the other day for $0.15. :)

[19Tammie70]

Oh my gosh, what memories this song brings back! I loved her back in the day. Used to have a couple of her albums.

[angelabrandonla]

what album is this and how did you get that song if you can let me no that whold be nice cuzz i cant find it any where not even on itunes

[Frostbyte380]

Wow I have not heard this since like 1984 maybe longer.

[DestinyAlicia9889]

how bout "missin you"

[GrandPrixChris]

My favorite song by Sylvia.

[dragonfliesgirl]

I was a huge fan of Sylvia. She's amazing!

[imahaint]

Thank you for putting these up - I have been hunting for them for a long while. Plus, this is going to settle a bet...a friend insists Crystal Gale is singing this....hehe....yea, I win..hands down - THANKS AGAIN!

[JEREMY99218]

This could have easily been an ABBA song.

[Trance1972]

@JEREMY99218

Please refrain from insulting Sylvia by comparing her with ABBA.

[Ariamaluum]

@Trance1972. ABBA started as a Hootenany band, now. They had country roots too. 

[3338MAN]

Great singer. Great song! Donnasavant, your Uncle knew how to write one! I always appreciated this song. He should be commended for it.

[jratsky]

its still a great song after all these years

[skrtwrer]

i wanna thank u 4 posting this. i've always loved her music. i used 2 date a girl who got mad because she thought i had the hots 4 Sylvia. how could any1 NOT have the hots 4 her? she was Hot, and a great singer. i got every album she ever ut out.

[DaveWollenberg]

Hit #7 on 7-4-81 in Billboard. God bless!

[ironcatforever]

She stole my heart back in the 80's. Not sure if it ever was the same again.

[DaveWollenberg]

Is Sylvia an alto, or a mezzo? Somebody please let me know. God bless you, sister Sylvia!

[donnasavant]

nice to hear all the nice compliments about this song. bob morris wrote this many years ago. he was my uncle and his great songwriting ability is missed.

[GYPSYLAMBGIRLINUT]

How can I get this song I been looking for this song for 2 years so can you tell me how to get this song please

[centexman]

It's available on Amazon, but it's not cheap. Search for "Sylvia Hutton" in Music. First selection. "Anthology".

[DaveWollenberg]

Hit #7 country in Billboard.

[dogpacks]

She's pretty and she has a great voice. Great country talent!

[rugerguns]

If you have "Heart On The Mend" from the "Drifter" album could you please post it. I've looked all over for this and can't find it.

[jrimpau]

Thanks for posting. I met Sylvia at Fan Fair in Nashville over 30 years ago. I've always loved her music and am happy to be able to hear it again.

[SouthernWonderWoman]

Another Hee Haw hit! I feel so weird even remembering country songs from childhood!

[tarfan4ever]

I used to have this song on a record i love this song!!!!!!!! I have not heard this song in years thanks for posting

[BubbaLopez]

Love it

[logan3948]

good song

[Rusfi16]

This song sounds great with the volume cranked up to 10.

Try it.you'll see.Or hear.

[quadraphonicfreak]

Hot song and very HOT singer!!!

[nicozzy1]

Matador

[marty6628]

I love Sylvia! Where is she now!!!!!!

[NeahB1]

wasn't this the first (or second video) aired when CMT premiered?

[DJhappening]

Hi! Yes "The Matador" was the first video concept aired on CMT back in 1983 when it went on the air, I managed to find a promo copy of the video, but it is a promo and I cannot post it without written consent from RCA, which is probably hard to get.

[JepMasta]

Yup this was the first concept video shown on CMT...but the first ever SONG played on CMT was...anyone?..."Four in the Morning" by the late Faron Young.

[holtridge]

I havent heard this in 8 years.

[1616cats]

I loved her when I was in college...still do!!!

[mik12467]

give us TRUE BLUE

[EightysLady]

Yes, please post "Tumbleweed", I love that song, also!

[tuneaddicted]

What a beauty, and a great song, her best.

[bacongeorge]

the video is good

[cybervisionstar]

Please post " Tumbellweed" it's an awsome song

[DomenicDee]

Great old tune. Sweet Yesterday was definitely another good one by Sylvia.

[heathermgilbert]

WOW - When I was a little kid my mom had this on 8 track and this was my FAVORITE song - I don't think I have heard this in 20 + years

Thanks for sharing :)

[ghostwritingtime]

Like Nothing Ever Happened and sweet Yesterday are my other two favorite Sylvia songs. I could picture Lorrie Morgan or Jo Dee Messina Singing a coverup of this song, but "nobody" can sing this song better than Sylvia.

[memorex36]

AWESOME!!!  At last someone posted this fantastic recording! Thanks

[Trance1972]

It's literally been a good 20 years since I last heard this song.

They simply don't make songs like these anymore...when songs were crafted with meaning, and not just commercial appeal.

[VicDeHaven]

Thanks loads for what you've posted here.

Now, can anyone plase post a video of Sylvia singing Driter??

Thanks, Vic

[jedifarmgirl]

Yes, please post Drifer and Tumbleweed!

[maynardbeers]

it has been a LONG time since i have heard this...

saw Sylvia live as a wee tot at a county/state fair, had an autograph on one of the albums...

PLEASE post Drifter ASAP!!!

keep 'em coming!!!

[icomracal18]

first view, amazing voice and looks where now

[icomracal18]

first view amazing

[EDenise0]

do you have like nothing ever happened by silvia?

[Trance1972]

Basically, she retired from performing and recording several years back, when country went with more 'pop-friendly' stars such as Toby Keith and Garth Brooks.

It's a shame too, as I am more a fan of 'traditional country' and not this 'Pop-Country' crap they play, now.

[XanaduCGN]

Hmmmm, but Sylvia was critised for the same back then. And "The Matador" even has a disco beat...

[TommygunNG]

@XanaduCGN Trance1972 has it exactly backwards.

[Trance1972]

@TommygunNG

Nope. Not at all. Real music is long dead. Now it's all about how cute you look on a CD cover and to hell with actual talent.