I am so thankful that he was having a great change before he passed into eternity.... The man found the Lord and was finding his true identity in Christ Jesus
He will NEVER get the credit as one of the greatest singers in R&B circles because he was gay. He was clealy one of the most unique and powerful singers in American history.
@jimboedwardlee I couldn't agree more. It's not just because he was gay but because he was out, proud and unapologetic. He was a pioneer in this sense especially among Black people. His falsetto is up there with Eddie Kendricks and the rest. Sorry he's gone.
wow i remember going to the garage w/my gay guy friends...and they snuck me in between them (i was only 14!!) but i could and still can dance my ass off.....we would leave at about 6am!!! Those were good times!!!! btw i am a straight female...and let me tell u nobody does a party the CHILDREN!!!!
The background vocals by Martha and Izora on this is awesome!! I miss Sylvester! He will not be forgotten!! RIP Sylvester and Izora!!! Continue to carry that torch Martha!
Those girls could never get the credit due to them, they were absolutely incredible on numerous Sylvester songs and their talent was almost completely shadowed by the superficial modern ideology of their appearance!
Sylverster was and will be one of the greatest gifts to that genre of music.
I LOVE him!!! I remember being at the Paradise Garage and dancing to his music and he performed there and I saw him live one night. Screw this sin crap!!! You don't like him or who he is then don't fricking watch and leave this site for his fans!!! He had the best vocal range of most singers and had a wonderfully strong voice!!! LOVE HIM!!!!
he was AMAZING, wasnt he....I really do miss him. Actually, I miss a lot of things from the 70's and early 80's, but Sylvester will always hold a special spot in my ol' disco heart. Those two chicks, standing next to him we're just as amazing as he was, werent they. I saw an interview with Martha, about 3 yrs ago. And she told the interviewer that she's had a very hard time listening to their version of, "You Are My Friend", with Sylvester, so she just refuses to listen to it anymore.
Now that we've addressed that... I am certain that THIS video post was shared so that Sylvester fans can enjoy him and his music!!! So let's let Sylvester have "his" moment proving that his light still shines!!!
We all know that opinions are like assholes... everyone has one. There is nothing written in scripture that state a man shall not dress like a woman!!! Sylvester was a GREAT talent who lived his life in TRUTH... not in falsehood. I applaud him for being who he was and sharing of himself with others. He brought a plethora of sunshine into many lives and THAT fact can never be negated by anyone!!! See you on the dance floors of heaven!!! : )
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1NativeNewyorker I have to disagree with you about the scriptures This is what it says :
Deuteronomy22:5
The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a WOMAN'S GARMENT: for all that do so are ABOMINATION unto the LORD
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
and remember that no matter what youve done Jesus Loves All and its never too late to stop what your doing and go to Him
Ur reference to "Biblical" scripture is suppose 2 define dress attire during that period. However, If u knew ur history ud understand that dresses/robes, wraps, sarongs, skirts, kilts and sashes were worn before, during and after Christ. About 1760, most men begin wearing breeches, a tight garment worn from the waist 2 the knee with stockings covering the rest of the leg, "Britches" was an informal word 4 breeches. Prior 2 this men were wearing various forms of skirts and dresses! Bless You!
Listen up, y'all! Whenever we hear a song of this talented Disco artist, why can't we just enjoy the music? That's what disco was all about, feeling good, celebrating life--- NOTHING about pointing fingers, placing judgment, so.... put away that bible for a minute or two, and just dance! I don't think there's anything against dancing written in the bible, is there? But should there be a quote found that says otherwise, wait til after this song at least, or better yet, save it for Sunday!
Asuuuuuuuu como bailaba la gente en ese video, se divertia de lo lindo jajajaja, y no es para menos con la musica disco se creo para eso para bailarla hasta el cansancio, yo la disfrute cuando era joven y me trae muchas nostalgias de aquellas epocas gloriosas.
Yo que naci en el 86 pienso lo mismo que tu...se veia divertida de hecho tengo como 25 discos de musica DISCO ahora que tenemos?? el reggaetton un ritmo estupido sin glamour ni estilo...que feo!
Look, Sylvester was a major talent, regardless of whatever gender he was.. I was a kid back in the 1970's when he was on scene and I just loved the way he sing. We all sin and regardless, we are all God's Children! Amen!
Let me comment on what "DaStr8Truth" had to say. Sylvester knew he was a man and everyone else also knew. We all have sinned and come short so be you man or women work on this issues that reek havic in your life. You should stop pretending your a saint. May god Bless you.
Stop referring to Sylvester as a HER because no matter how HE or YOU liked to pretend, at the end of the day Sylvester was a man. I promise you when HE died they saw all the body parts of a man and not a female. You ppl who talk like that cause the children to be confused with that evil shit. Yes he made some cool songs but that don't change reality from being reality. Always remember TRUTH is TRUTH and a LIE is a LIE! That man was demon possessed and may GOD have mercy on his tortured soul.
Sylvester brought so many of us such joy and happiness. I am truly grateful to her. Just listening to this song brings me back to my teenage years when I fell in love with every boy I slept with, too often, every friend was a "Best Friend", the drugs were still harmless and money didn't mean a damn thing. I am still grateful, life has been good to me but just hearing this fills me with tears and longing.
He was the Gay Aretha Franklin of his time, The Very Best!!! No other Male Disco performer was more famous than Sylvester...He brought it ever time...and he is missed.
I love how all these damn modern djs/producers put out new tracks with samples from folks like Sylvester and DONT give props to them! The beginning part of this song I have heard in so many house music tracks and I have read the credits on the album sleeve and didn't see Sylvesters name.
wow ... Remember how happy people use to be back then ??? God I miss them days . If you had a bad week you just went to the disco drank Harveywallbangers and danced your ass off to the likes of Sylvester ! The gay clubs were always the best !!!!!
you need to stop with your foolishness...It's not cool to judge others and be disrespectful. Besides, the ladies singing with Sylvester are Martha Wash and the late Izora Rhodes Armstead.
Happy Pride everybody ;-) please check out + join "SYLVESTER!" ... a Facebook Group created in tribute to / in honour of the ultimate POSI+IVE role model, STATUS symbol + Queer American Hero!!
You know, Syl' made some great records. I was just listening to this little number and I was struck by the arrangement of the song...like a lot of Sylvester records, the arrangements and instrumentation were very sophisticated. A lot of strings and horns and as alwawys, great background vocals. Listen to "I Who Have Nothing'..it sounds better than Bassey's version, in my opinion. Same thing with, "Fever" and "Cry Me A River". The man could flat out sing...
I always enjoyed hearing songs performed by Sylvester and Two Tons of Fun (Martha Wash and Izora Armstead). What a treat to see the three of them performing live. Thanks for posting the video.
The backing track is the same one featured on Sylvester's breakthrough album Step II (Fantasy Records), but here on this piece, the vocals by Sylvester & The Two Tons O' Fun aka The Weathergirls totally live. RIP Sylvester & Izora Rhodes Armstead (on the far right in the yellow with orange headdress).
WOW they was jammin!!!
rahphunk 1 day ago
I am so thankful that he was having a great change before he passed into eternity.... The man found the Lord and was finding his true identity in Christ Jesus
shieldsff 1 month ago
I love this song and video are very good!! Someone could clean the video and provide the lyrics??
TheBizeo 1 month ago
Slurrrpee: I holla'd at the .48 sec okay lol
RealazzLittle 2 months ago
awesome!
lothguvnor 2 months ago
Thanks for this wonderful video. Every time I hear Izora, I wanna holla!! Love her voice. That "ahh ahh ahh" at 0:48 had me OUT OF HERE! lol.
slurrrpee 3 months ago
LUV Sylvester, the real QUEEN OF DISCO !
CharlesBarry 4 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Sylvester
he had so much energy hed' make you get up and dance.
berlynn2 5 months ago
People just having fun. Love it!
foxypsycho 6 months ago
AMEN! love the costumes!
2tonsolid 7 months ago
awesome
Christianpreaching 8 months ago
I love this song! it make me remember late 70´s
thanks for your post
enorme72 8 months ago
im startin to like his music cant belive i almost miss this
simonsez0800 8 months ago
I think the 70th where a very happy and also naive time, people like kid just playing around.... not thinking about tommorow
I was born 1973 I only know from telling
Trinacria1973 9 months ago
LOVE YOU SYLVESTER. IM GONNA BRING YOU BACK;) WATCH & SEE! GREATFUL!!!!
datboichrisEST1985 10 months ago
Thank-You for posting this incredible video
looseassociation 10 months ago
This all the way live! and all the way amazing. Who can ever front on Sylvester James, so missed.
shouldermove 11 months ago
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This is the best thing I have seen in a long time on this, nothing but love for sylvester.
shouldermove 11 months ago
damn i want to dance like that
orionpk 1 year ago
This song I sang by Patti Labelle is my tribute to the Legendary Sylvester
elijahbleu2007 1 year ago
so true!!
arielioness 1 year ago
What a belter. Joe Smooth made a cracking remix of this called Clapping and So Good
timtrek 1 year ago
Sylvester is the MAN...or is he Queen Bitch? Whatever, he's FIERCE - how's that? :D
MsMerising 1 year ago
God be with you Sylvester and Izora
rodi505 1 year ago
Very nice...very cool. You can tell that the costumes were inspired by LaBelle. These kind of voices dont grow on trees, boys and girls.
MisterCrazyLegs 1 year ago 5
@MisterCrazyLegs
PREACH! Innate talent plus refinement equals = singing prowess/genius :)
MsMerising 1 year ago
lol that woman at 2:00 was gettin' down in her pant suit!!! she must have just gotten off work and went down to happy hour!
sole48341 1 year ago
This is wonderful....so much quality in his vocal talent~! Martha and Izora are awesome...oh my~!!
ladyR1969 1 year ago
Where were these filmed?
crackedcraig 1 year ago
He will NEVER get the credit as one of the greatest singers in R&B circles because he was gay. He was clealy one of the most unique and powerful singers in American history.
jimboedwardlee 1 year ago 5
@jimboedwardlee I couldn't agree more. It's not just because he was gay but because he was out, proud and unapologetic. He was a pioneer in this sense especially among Black people. His falsetto is up there with Eddie Kendricks and the rest. Sorry he's gone.
fiveorange 1 year ago 2
I love Sylvester and thank God for the technology that allows me to see this Soul perform as only he could.
TheMindthought 1 year ago 3
i bet aretha could sing this song out of the ballpark!!!
RUTHE1ONE 1 year ago 2
yes he was very ms.franklyN LOL
dovail1 1 year ago
wow i remember going to the garage w/my gay guy friends...and they snuck me in between them (i was only 14!!) but i could and still can dance my ass off.....we would leave at about 6am!!! Those were good times!!!! btw i am a straight female...and let me tell u nobody does a party the CHILDREN!!!!
TheSage1267 1 year ago 2
he made some great dance records
jody808 1 year ago
The background vocals by Martha and Izora on this is awesome!! I miss Sylvester! He will not be forgotten!! RIP Sylvester and Izora!!! Continue to carry that torch Martha!
MzSherice 1 year ago 2
@MzSherice
Those girls could never get the credit due to them, they were absolutely incredible on numerous Sylvester songs and their talent was almost completely shadowed by the superficial modern ideology of their appearance!
Sylverster was and will be one of the greatest gifts to that genre of music.
lothguvnor 1 year ago
I'm here to honor this wonderful, talented soul we called, Sylvester! He was amazing! His voice and spirit is so missed.
Muziclvr07 1 year ago
GReat vocalist... and the Background was steaming!!
genxman 1 year ago
love this song, Sylvester is a lengend who should have been recognized more!
loveaffair79 2 years ago
I LOVE him!!! I remember being at the Paradise Garage and dancing to his music and he performed there and I saw him live one night. Screw this sin crap!!! You don't like him or who he is then don't fricking watch and leave this site for his fans!!! He had the best vocal range of most singers and had a wonderfully strong voice!!! LOVE HIM!!!!
diva1961 2 years ago 4
he was AMAZING, wasnt he....I really do miss him. Actually, I miss a lot of things from the 70's and early 80's, but Sylvester will always hold a special spot in my ol' disco heart. Those two chicks, standing next to him we're just as amazing as he was, werent they. I saw an interview with Martha, about 3 yrs ago. And she told the interviewer that she's had a very hard time listening to their version of, "You Are My Friend", with Sylvester, so she just refuses to listen to it anymore.
MisterCrazyLegs 2 years ago
Now that we've addressed that... I am certain that THIS video post was shared so that Sylvester fans can enjoy him and his music!!! So let's let Sylvester have "his" moment proving that his light still shines!!!
1NativeNewyorker 2 years ago 2
What a great performance but what terrible dancing !
SimonW 2 years ago
We all know that opinions are like assholes... everyone has one. There is nothing written in scripture that state a man shall not dress like a woman!!! Sylvester was a GREAT talent who lived his life in TRUTH... not in falsehood. I applaud him for being who he was and sharing of himself with others. He brought a plethora of sunshine into many lives and THAT fact can never be negated by anyone!!! See you on the dance floors of heaven!!! : )
1NativeNewyorker 2 years ago 5
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LOURDESITA5555 2 years ago
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1NativeNewyorker I have to disagree with you about the scriptures This is what it says :
Deuteronomy22:5
The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a WOMAN'S GARMENT: for all that do so are ABOMINATION unto the LORD
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
and remember that no matter what youve done Jesus Loves All and its never too late to stop what your doing and go to Him
LOURDESITA5555 2 years ago
Ur reference to "Biblical" scripture is suppose 2 define dress attire during that period. However, If u knew ur history ud understand that dresses/robes, wraps, sarongs, skirts, kilts and sashes were worn before, during and after Christ. About 1760, most men begin wearing breeches, a tight garment worn from the waist 2 the knee with stockings covering the rest of the leg, "Britches" was an informal word 4 breeches. Prior 2 this men were wearing various forms of skirts and dresses! Bless You!
1NativeNewyorker 2 years ago
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kriscokidd 2 years ago
LOURDESITA5555 :( This song is about Positivity! Being Grateful! And here your come talkin all that bullshit! MAY THE FUNK BE WITH YOU!!
kriscokidd 2 years ago 4
Listen up, y'all! Whenever we hear a song of this talented Disco artist, why can't we just enjoy the music? That's what disco was all about, feeling good, celebrating life--- NOTHING about pointing fingers, placing judgment, so.... put away that bible for a minute or two, and just dance! I don't think there's anything against dancing written in the bible, is there? But should there be a quote found that says otherwise, wait til after this song at least, or better yet, save it for Sunday!
lassley 1 year ago
love it please keep it going, brings back so many many memories.
mirabal36 2 years ago
Asuuuuuuuu como bailaba la gente en ese video, se divertia de lo lindo jajajaja, y no es para menos con la musica disco se creo para eso para bailarla hasta el cansancio, yo la disfrute cuando era joven y me trae muchas nostalgias de aquellas epocas gloriosas.
giaccomoverdoni 2 years ago
Yo que naci en el 86 pienso lo mismo que tu...se veia divertida de hecho tengo como 25 discos de musica DISCO ahora que tenemos?? el reggaetton un ritmo estupido sin glamour ni estilo...que feo!
SAITOHBLADES 2 years ago
I liked Sylvester. He had some great dance tunes for the clubs and discos back in the days. He was the ones who gave fame to the weather girls.
mrniceinga 2 years ago
Look, Sylvester was a major talent, regardless of whatever gender he was.. I was a kid back in the 1970's when he was on scene and I just loved the way he sing. We all sin and regardless, we are all God's Children! Amen!
ladydee20784 2 years ago 4
Let me comment on what "DaStr8Truth" had to say. Sylvester knew he was a man and everyone else also knew. We all have sinned and come short so be you man or women work on this issues that reek havic in your life. You should stop pretending your a saint. May god Bless you.
4rubylee 2 years ago 3
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Stop referring to Sylvester as a HER because no matter how HE or YOU liked to pretend, at the end of the day Sylvester was a man. I promise you when HE died they saw all the body parts of a man and not a female. You ppl who talk like that cause the children to be confused with that evil shit. Yes he made some cool songs but that don't change reality from being reality. Always remember TRUTH is TRUTH and a LIE is a LIE! That man was demon possessed and may GOD have mercy on his tortured soul.
DaStr8Truth 3 years ago
You Are a Tortured Soul And I Weep For Your Ending You Are Far from The Truth,, Sylvester Knew He Was A MAN
Daethaqt3000 2 years ago
Asshole....nobody cares what u think why you looking at this anyway, hmmmmm?
roblettinVa 2 years ago
Sylvester brought so many of us such joy and happiness. I am truly grateful to her. Just listening to this song brings me back to my teenage years when I fell in love with every boy I slept with, too often, every friend was a "Best Friend", the drugs were still harmless and money didn't mean a damn thing. I am still grateful, life has been good to me but just hearing this fills me with tears and longing.
Meet you on the Dance floor some day! :)
kimfan118 3 years ago 8
Gran recuerdo de 1978
venezuelaplc 3 years ago
thank you
RABISO 3 years ago
wooow i like sylvester becuse she is a shemale of his time but im a shemale of 2008 ha ha ha
RABISO 3 years ago
He was the Gay Aretha Franklin of his time, The Very Best!!! No other Male Disco performer was more famous than Sylvester...He brought it ever time...and he is missed.
alexanderdiaz1 3 years ago 41
@alexanderdiaz1 I will AGREE with that statement....the GAY ARETHA.....WOW!! how fitting!!
HeavyDee 1 year ago
Will someone please tell me what album is this song on? I've been searching for five years now!
Delaine1240 3 years ago
The Sylvester album that has the song "Grateful" is called Step II. It was released in 1978.
kathicks01 3 years ago
This was a few years before m time, but I still love this man. Funny, when I was a little girl, I thought he was a woman. LOL
Kids... What can I say?
SpankRamen2 3 years ago
I love how all these damn modern djs/producers put out new tracks with samples from folks like Sylvester and DONT give props to them! The beginning part of this song I have heard in so many house music tracks and I have read the credits on the album sleeve and didn't see Sylvesters name.
lockness1980 3 years ago 3
@lockness1980
Preach!
MsMerising 1 year ago
wow ... Remember how happy people use to be back then ??? God I miss them days . If you had a bad week you just went to the disco drank Harveywallbangers and danced your ass off to the likes of Sylvester ! The gay clubs were always the best !!!!!
MasterMark123 3 years ago 21
you need to stop with your foolishness...It's not cool to judge others and be disrespectful. Besides, the ladies singing with Sylvester are Martha Wash and the late Izora Rhodes Armstead.
DesertRose4674 3 years ago 4
This is amazing!! Its like therapy for me!!
dunell01 3 years ago 2
Happy Pride everybody ;-) please check out + join "SYLVESTER!" ... a Facebook Group created in tribute to / in honour of the ultimate POSI+IVE role model, STATUS symbol + Queer American Hero!!
jorial6675 3 years ago
diva!
superhead123 3 years ago
You know, Syl' made some great records. I was just listening to this little number and I was struck by the arrangement of the song...like a lot of Sylvester records, the arrangements and instrumentation were very sophisticated. A lot of strings and horns and as alwawys, great background vocals. Listen to "I Who Have Nothing'..it sounds better than Bassey's version, in my opinion. Same thing with, "Fever" and "Cry Me A River". The man could flat out sing...
pronkking 3 years ago
I always enjoyed hearing songs performed by Sylvester and Two Tons of Fun (Martha Wash and Izora Armstead). What a treat to see the three of them performing live. Thanks for posting the video.
maleadmirer 3 years ago
que recuerdo de 1978!
gracias!
venezuelaplc 4 years ago
adoro esa canciones bellisima! me trae bellos recuerdos de 1978! y me llena de nostalgia! que bueno es ver ese video de regreso!
gracias por compartirlo!
saludos dsde venezuela!
venezuelaplc 4 years ago
adoro esa canciones bellisima! me trae bellos recuerdos de 1978! y me llena de nostalgia! que bueno es ver ese video de regreso!
gracias por compartirlo!
saludos dsde venezuela!
venezuelaplc 4 years ago
I would like anyone to find you are my friend on video
mejay516 4 years ago
The backing track is the same one featured on Sylvester's breakthrough album Step II (Fantasy Records), but here on this piece, the vocals by Sylvester & The Two Tons O' Fun aka The Weathergirls totally live. RIP Sylvester & Izora Rhodes Armstead (on the far right in the yellow with orange headdress).
KojiRecords 4 years ago
Definetely Sylvester was a great singer!!!! He had all together!!!
carlosmiller 4 years ago
He sounds like aretha a lil when she sung a rose is still a rose.
bisexualbuffthug 4 years ago
He did some background vocal work on her album "Who's Zoomin' Who."
wiggerlover04 3 years ago
thank you
FAU1985 4 years ago 2
Fab performance from THE most underated diva! Beautiful uplifting vocals fabulously complimented by two tons of fun. Thanx 4 posting!
btonsteve65 4 years ago 4
Wonderful to see this. Shows off Sylvester's vocal skills to the max. The dancers do becoming annoying very quickly
Allister1960 4 years ago 4
What a rare treat! Nicely showing off the gospel roots of some of the besst disco of that period of time.
TheTescos 4 years ago