Sylvester took us back to church in his rendition of this song. You can feel it and Lord knows it should do move you to shout, to jump for joy, to give a testimony or whatever; but it moves the soul and the body all at once , to do something , May He rest in peace. I even enjoy the rap (not today's meaning of rap) and how he says certain words in his girly (no harm meant) proper way.lol but all said "I love this song and sylvester
I had always liked the other disco hits of Sylvester feat. Martha & Izora, but it wasn't until I heard this song that I "got it". When people talked about how great he and they were, it took listening to this hymn through the imperfections of scratched vinyl, poor sound quality of compressed MP3 files and notebook speakers for me to understand just how talented they were. I get emotional everytime I try to wrap my head around the idea of a trio sounding like a choir. Wow..just, wow.
Thank U Sylvester and 2 Tons of Fun! I remember first hearing of U! I was a teen, and I said to myself, "Self, this is gonna be one ot the best songs U will ever hear sung!" 40plus years later, "It still is one of the best songs I have ever heard!" This Is Music! Peace!
@debbie10570 Patti labelle did this song first, she, her husband, and Budd Elliso wrote this song....His version came out in 1979 and Patti's came out 1978 on EPIC label....and im sorry no disrecpect but if u listen to Patti's live version of this song it is far superior than this...He doesnt sing very well....he is quite pitchy and airy in my opinion.....NO DISRESPECT!!!
@debbie10570 LOL What? This song was thought of when Patti read her husband's diary & saw what he had written about their son. This is a Patti LaBelle classic. She released it in 1977 from her self-entitled album "Patti LaBelle". This is one of the songs that brought her out after "Lady Marmalade".
"Its okay Daddy, You my friend", he said over and over, as he gently patted his father's forehead.
Zuri was repeating what his father had been telling him from the time he was a baby.
"You are my best friend". Armstead was so moved he never touched another joint again. And he never forgot that moment or those words of reassurance from his son.
Don't Block the Blessings: Revelations of a Lifetime.
Good people, Patti gave the lowdown on the origins of this composition in her memoir back in 1996. This is how she told it;
During the months that we were drinking heavily and hanging out at the Roundhouse,
Armstead was also smoking reefer. One night, after too much booze and too much smoke, he lay sick and out of it on the couch. Zuri was only a toddler, but he knew something was wrong with his dad. And so he tried to comfort him.
@qsbird - perhaps so...its been 15 years since I read the book..I thought he was hungover sleep from drink and Zuri was trying to wake. Reefer - Drink...it created a beautiful song.
Patti's husband did not write this song. Actually in Patti's autobiography, she wrote how the song came to her. While her husband was alseep (If I recall correctly, had some drinks beforehand) her son, Zuri, then a toddler was attempting (unsuccessfully) to wake him, in doing so he repeated to his Dad.."you are my friend". Witnessing this sweet endearing scene, it gave birth to this song. That's the way she tells it...
@tmharr63 You are also incorrect PATTI herself describes the song was written because her son walked up to his Father while smoking reefer ~ the son thought his Dad was sad and walked up to him and kept saying "Dad you are my friend." he said it over and over and as of that day his Father never ever smoked another reefer and the idea for the song was born ~~~~~ Patti tells the story herself that way!
Music Fans, as much as I love Patti and her version of this song, it was Sylvester who recorded this song FIRST! And I for one, happen to kike his rendition much better!
@bxnigg Sorry to dissappoint you, but the words to this song was written by patti Labelle's husband and she happened upon it as she was house cleaning and later took it to her musical director Budd Ellison and they finished it. So The song is a Patti Labelle original.
@bxnigg I love his version ~ Patti wrote the song though and she sings it great too ~ but Sylvester's version gives me the goosebumps...................
I understand why you thought that.This version is so complete & sung with such live gospel passion that my soul also thought that it was the original up until last year.
It will be a true honor that on the 5th of August i will be doing the part of Lady Izora Rhodes and as i study her, she amazes me more and more every time. love it
This gentleman was a true musical talent, I think that because of his sexual orientation he does not get the recognition that he deserves....and that 's a shame. The boy was bad.
@kmiles8176 I agree with you as well; When I learned of Sylvester's death, it was like losing a real friend. He was amazingly talented, a true artist. I didn't even know Miss Patti Labelle had originally done this song; but I can only hope that she was pleased with Sylvester's rendition. I always say, if you are going to cover a song, do it right or don't bother doing it at all! And Sylvester, you did it to DEATH!! Love you and miss you still!
I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG.... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this... Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... Makes you feel so thankful for ones that have been there for you time after time, Count your Blessings... XO XO NY
I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG.... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this... Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... Makes you feel so thankful for ones that have been there for you time after time, Count your Blessings...
I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG.... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this... Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... Makes you feel so thankful for people that have been there for you time after time, Count your Blessings... XOXO NY
I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG.... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this... Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... Makes you feel so thankful for your friends, people that have been there for you time after time, Count your Blessings... XOXO NY
I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG.... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this... Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, Count your Blessings... XOXO New York
I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG.... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this... Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, Every thing I needed..... Count your Blessings... XOXO New York
I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG.... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I love this song !!!!! I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this version. Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, Every thing I needed..... they were there all the time. Count your Blessings..... XOXO New York
I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG........... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I love this song !!!!! I will always love it..... I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this version. Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, Every thing I needed..... they were there all the time. Count your Blessings..... XOXO New York
I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG........I would have never..... stop talking about it. I love this song !!!!! I will always love it..... I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this version. Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, Every thing I needed..... they were there all the time. Count your Blessings.... XOXO New York
I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG........... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I love this song !!!!! I will always love it..... I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this version. Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, Every thing I needed..... they were there all the time. Count your Blessings..... XOXO New York
I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG................. I would have never..... stop talking about it. I love this song !!!!! I will always love it....... I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this version. Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, they were there all the time. Count your Blessings....... XOXO New York
@yotleo I REALLY DO TOO, I TELL YOU, I CANNOT HOLD MYSELF TOGETHER WHEN I HEAR IT. ALL HUMANITY IS REPRESENTED IN HIS/HER VOICE. MAY ALL OF BE THANKFUL TO HEAR THE WORDS AND THE SPIRIT BEHIND THE WORDS!
@yotleo I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG................. I would have never..... stop talking about it. I love this song !!!!! I will always love it....... I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this version. Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, they were there all the time. Count your Blessings XOXO New York
@yotleo I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG................. I would have never..... stop talking about it. I love this song !!!!! I will always love it....... I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this version. Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, they were there all the time. Count your Blessings....... XOXO New York
@yotleo I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG........... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I love this song !!!!! I will always love it..... I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this version. Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, Every thing I needed..... they were there all the time. Count your Blessings..... XOXO New York
@yotleo I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG........... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I love this song !!!!! I will always love it..... I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this version. Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, Every thing I needed..... they were there all the time. Count your Blessings..... XOXO New York
@yotleo I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG.... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this... Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... Makes you feel so thankful for ones that have been there for you time after time, Count your Blessings...
SuperXavier30, much réclame for posting this Sylvester ditty. Although, given the lyrics,styling and vocals of the powerhouses Wash & Rhodes, I would almost call this a Hallelujah. The way the song moved me, it definitely felt more like a Sunday morning than a Saturday night. Thank you for this oft forgotten gem..
@brozangi,.Cassette!!! Lol!..I hear you though! As often as I play this gem it still pulls on the heart strings with the same intensity as when I first heard it! Appreciate you stopping by.
Unbelievable talent, saw Sylvester with Izora and Martha at MSG along the same show also featured Luther Vandross with Change;back in the day, need I say that the concert was unreal. Sylvester, Izora and Martha were humming without a mike and gave me goose bumps. OK. Enough said.
Martha Wash and the other one (sorry cannot remember her name), gives me goosebumps when I hear them. Somebody say this is truly chuccch music. Thanks to whomever posted this. I love this song so much.
@hilz21993,..My Friend the other name your searching for is the late Izora Rhodes. I so agree,. “Church” really sounds so beautiful today!. Take Care!
Can anyone post other songs from the same album with one song blackbirds and more also ther never be another as Sylvester James the one and only none other...Thanks Sexy...Prince....
@MCEL1104M This is true there will ever B another as Sylvester James met in the 70 s can any post the other songs from this album Live Blackbirds and others been trying buy this old album.....Thanks Sexy...Prince better known as....Peace....
will someone please tell me who does this better [Pattie comes close] but this is the all time winner especially the live version. it don't get better.
Agreed, the gatefold sleeve, with incredible Photography and Art work, the Lyrics clear as day, the joyous sound of the crackles and pops, all a part of the beautiful vinyl experience.
Now cd’s which I also love {more for the convenience} will always take second place to vinyl.
Also were now at age where we can fit our entire Music collection in our pockets with portable I Pods and MP3 players!. Sadly sleeve notes, lyrics & credits seem to be of little importance these days!.Cheers!
My husband sang with local groups in the D.C. area and I was exposed to musical performances of Teddy pendergrass with Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes, the Delphonics, Manhattans, Main ingredients, )Ray, Goodman, and Brown) I often heard them comment on the very rare talent of Sylvester that could not be "duplicated". When I read that Bishop Walter Hawkins preached his funeral..I wandered over to this page. R.I.P. Bishop Hawkins-you and Sylvester should be having a good time up in heaven w/Al
@1010503,I really had no idea that Bishop Walter Hawkins preached at Sylvester’s funeral.
Your list of names brings back so many memories of a Golden era in Soul music. When music had a Composer, Producer and an Arranger, all on separate duties alongside the musicians. It seems those creative days are slowly drifting away with technology in music.
It’s also great to hear those guys’s singing the praises of Sylvester; I think Harvey Fuqua was a great influence on him!..Cheers!
My husband sang with local groups in the D.C. area and I was exposed to musical performances of Teddy pendergrass with Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes, the Delphonics, Manhattans, Main ingredients, )Ray, Goodman, and brown) I often heard the comment on the very rae talent of Sylvester that could not be "duplicated". When I read that Bishop Walter Hawkins preached his funeral..I wandered over to this page. R.I.P. Bishop Hawkins-you and Sylvester should be having a good time up in heaven.
People keep saying Patti's voice is similar to his voice on this song.. I think that his own signature takes it all away beyond belief. He truly nailed it. Back in the 70's a group called "Dynamic Superior" included 2 brothers. (This was in D.C.) One of the brothers even looked like Sylvester, and he could bring the walls down in the club. To this day, I still have not heard any voice that could override his or Sylvester's.
@1010503,The Dynamic Superiors sang one of my favorite Soul ballads from the 70's "Cry When You Want To”, and you're right, there is certainly a similarity in their voices!..Sylvester certainly did nail this!..Cheers!
Sylvester, such a beautiful spirit and way ahead of his time. This world was NOT ready for you!! Thank God your music keeps you on this side. Rest well, angel.
i have just posted my thoughts on sylvester on another great sylvester site, and i came to you as i love this song... and i saw syl do this and saw patrick cowley and the superb two tons way back in 79 in london....and was lucky to see sylvester come out on stage an hour before the concert in a full length fur coat to look over the stage and i waved to him and he came over to me and we had a few words?...bless him what a lovely man.
@BTOPENWORLD,Thanks for sharing those memories, the fact that he shared "two min’s" with you itself is a testament as to the nature of the man!...Thanks!
So much joy from so many memories. This performance is a concert at the Castro Theatre--in the heart of the "community." I missed this rendition hvg moved to SF in '87, but was fortunate enough to see him (in what became his final performance) at the I-Beam in the Haight. He sang "Don't Stop" which were his final words to the crowd. I can still hear our screams of joy and sadness--as we knew he would soon be leaving us. He was a special gift from the Universe. Thnx 4 sharing his heart again.
extaordinary talent with a story like no other but not the Queen of Disco darling! Donna Summer, undisputed, but Sylvester is a category all by himself. He is not the Queen of Disco, he is SYLVESTER!
Remember Sylvestor so well! HE was INCREDIBLE and the man could blow and so could his back up singers! Ms. Thang could appear on the stage in a 3 piece suit, or he may come out in a gown. That was Sylvestor! His voice was amazing! I loved him so much and I was devastated when he passed. In high school, we would play his songs all the time. RIP Sylvestor my love. Let the lord watch over you and Ms. Izora who is with you as well!
This is nice. The back-up singers should have had this song written for each other, because they certainly sing it like it was!! Not to take anything away from the featured artist(Sylvester), Martha & Izora turn this song OUT* There wont' be a better version sung of this song at any point*
@onewhonever ,Indeed, Martha and Izora were very close,they performed in Gospel groups together even before they had met the flamboyant Sylvester, who on this track puts it perfectly "We Love Each Other Ya"!
Yes, I agree! regardless of the lifestyle he could sing almost better than any woman I know. And he did not give in to what he wanted or believed. But after viewing Unsung last night, it brought back so many memories...
Yes, Sylvester will truly be missed but left a legacy of GREAT songs behind.
@DeeFulton ,Sylvester has always been one of our most underrated singers,but as you said his Great Music Legacy will always live on as a reminder of someone who dared to make that difference!
I also saw the Unsung episode last night and it truly warmed my heart. He was totally one amazing individual and is sorely missed by all gay, straight, black, white, or purple.
I also saw the Unsung episode last night and it truly warmed my heart. He was totally one amazing individual and is sorely missed by all gay, straight, black, white, or purple.
I saw the unsung episode on Sylvester last night and it was very good b/c it showed how he didn't change who he was for the sake of selling records. It is a shame his popularity was only confined to the "alternative lifestyle" community. I was moved to tears by this version of you are my friend and I know he is looking down smiling at the fact that living in the "alternative lifestyle" is now more acceptable in the mainstream.
@j85,Regardless of his lifestyle or sexuality,to me the one thing that shines in Sylvester is his Love,which transcends all.Listening to this for the umpteenth time still brings a warm glow to my Soul on every occasion! He's surely missed by a lot of us.
I not the type of man who have tears come to his eyes, but I just watch unsung on T.V. One, they did a beautiful story on Slyvester, if you haven't seen it and your a Slyvester fan it's a must. Slyvester I'm a striaght man and I know your sprit hear me I just want you to know you were a wonderful human being, and I love you for being yourself. You are missed..............
@SuperXavier30 Thanks. I am a Patti LaBelle fanatic for 48 years. Her husband Armstead was inspired to write this song with her and James because of his relationship with their son Zuri who WAS and IS STILL ALIVE. Patti has only given birth ONE TIME the other children are adopted. I am here in Wash., D.C. friends with Patti first cousin Ann Holte.
@VTERRELL ,I really can't thank you enough for your input.Since your comment I did my own research into the origins of this song and I'm so Happy to discover that Patti's son Zuri is far from deceased!!
Never again will I rely on Wikipedia for such important information.Once again, I Thank You!
First time I have ever heard this! O MY GOSH!!! I Have tears in my eyes and Im covered in goosebumps!!! I see why Patti wanted to touch this!! Martha should have made this hers instead of Patti!!!
This is not an Sylvester Rendition of Patti Labelle's Classic but ther other way around.
This song is Sylversters song that was done way before Patti touched it. And when Patti came out with it everyone was speaking on how she did such a great job of Sylvesters song....
@WORKOUT66 you are incorrect this is Patti Labelle's song Slyvester recorded it after Patti...Patti Labelle, Budd elison, and her husband wrote this song
@WORKOUT66 YOU PEOPLE NEED TO GET YOUR FACTSD STRAIGHT BEFORE YOU COMMENT. PATTI LABELLE ARMSTREAD EDWARDS AND JAMES BUDD ELLISON WROTE THIS SONG IN 1977 GET IT RIGHT
@MzSherice ,I feel you on this,I too would love to see a video of this magnificent performance,so until it's on You Tube I'll close my eyes & make belive I'm there,right up front!
You are soooooo very welcome and I thank you putting this here cause I had never heard the live version. But he had a very beautiful voice that will never be forgotten. I remember him as a young girl. I wasnt old enough to hit the clubs but I would have given anything to attend one of his concerts. I tell my younger gay friends that they need to know about him, Jessie Johnson and many others of who paved the way for them at this day and age to be free today.
Cause back in those days gays were really not accepted so they really had to do alot of sacrificing to be acknowledged and I thank God ppl were so loving towards them in the music industry to allow them to do their work and be known. This is history and Sylvester is definitely in the BOOK.....You must excuse my typos from last nite cause I was feeling myself along with the alcohol. But nevertheless I love me some Sylvester.
ALWAYS good when I need to SMILE.
LOTAGURL 1 month ago
Thanks for posting. My mom played this all the time :-)
brownbetty76 2 months ago
i like
M1SSB3LL18 2 months ago
My best friend reminds me of him, I get very emotinal, shame I cant sing we could of been the next them lol
mshawkins86 4 months ago
Sylvester took us back to church in his rendition of this song. You can feel it and Lord knows it should do move you to shout, to jump for joy, to give a testimony or whatever; but it moves the soul and the body all at once , to do something , May He rest in peace. I even enjoy the rap (not today's meaning of rap) and how he says certain words in his girly (no harm meant) proper way.lol but all said "I love this song and sylvester
fairfax17 4 months ago
I had always liked the other disco hits of Sylvester feat. Martha & Izora, but it wasn't until I heard this song that I "got it". When people talked about how great he and they were, it took listening to this hymn through the imperfections of scratched vinyl, poor sound quality of compressed MP3 files and notebook speakers for me to understand just how talented they were. I get emotional everytime I try to wrap my head around the idea of a trio sounding like a choir. Wow..just, wow.
RexKennedy77 5 months ago
Thank U Sylvester and 2 Tons of Fun! I remember first hearing of U! I was a teen, and I said to myself, "Self, this is gonna be one ot the best songs U will ever hear sung!" 40plus years later, "It still is one of the best songs I have ever heard!" This Is Music! Peace!
gpashby777 6 months ago in playlist Sylvester & Two Tons of Fun
@gpashby777 ,.Thanks for sharing!
SuperXavier30 5 months ago
@SuperXavier30 Sylvesters did this song first, not Patti labelle...I love Patti but his version is my Favorite
debbie10570 5 months ago
@debbie10570 Patti labelle did this song first, she, her husband, and Budd Elliso wrote this song....His version came out in 1979 and Patti's came out 1978 on EPIC label....and im sorry no disrecpect but if u listen to Patti's live version of this song it is far superior than this...He doesnt sing very well....he is quite pitchy and airy in my opinion.....NO DISRESPECT!!!
Pattichakafan12 3 months ago
@debbie10570 LOL What? This song was thought of when Patti read her husband's diary & saw what he had written about their son. This is a Patti LaBelle classic. She released it in 1977 from her self-entitled album "Patti LaBelle". This is one of the songs that brought her out after "Lady Marmalade".
LaBelleObamafan4life 3 weeks ago
I been around .
morganhill69 6 months ago
Martha Killed her part!!!
Wembry90210 6 months ago
"Its okay Daddy, You my friend", he said over and over, as he gently patted his father's forehead.
Zuri was repeating what his father had been telling him from the time he was a baby.
"You are my best friend". Armstead was so moved he never touched another joint again. And he never forgot that moment or those words of reassurance from his son.
Don't Block the Blessings: Revelations of a Lifetime.
Peace!
SuperXavier30 6 months ago 6
So much division in Love!
Good people, Patti gave the lowdown on the origins of this composition in her memoir back in 1996. This is how she told it;
During the months that we were drinking heavily and hanging out at the Roundhouse,
Armstead was also smoking reefer. One night, after too much booze and too much smoke, he lay sick and out of it on the couch. Zuri was only a toddler, but he knew something was wrong with his dad. And so he tried to comfort him.
SuperXavier30 6 months ago 7
@qsbird - perhaps so...its been 15 years since I read the book..I thought he was hungover sleep from drink and Zuri was trying to wake. Reefer - Drink...it created a beautiful song.
tmharr63 6 months ago
Patti's husband did not write this song. Actually in Patti's autobiography, she wrote how the song came to her. While her husband was alseep (If I recall correctly, had some drinks beforehand) her son, Zuri, then a toddler was attempting (unsuccessfully) to wake him, in doing so he repeated to his Dad.."you are my friend". Witnessing this sweet endearing scene, it gave birth to this song. That's the way she tells it...
tmharr63 6 months ago
@tmharr63 You are also incorrect PATTI herself describes the song was written because her son walked up to his Father while smoking reefer ~ the son thought his Dad was sad and walked up to him and kept saying "Dad you are my friend." he said it over and over and as of that day his Father never ever smoked another reefer and the idea for the song was born ~~~~~ Patti tells the story herself that way!
qsbird 6 months ago
he killed it with the weather ladys
laneralynn5 7 months ago
Correct, this song was sung by Patti first not Sylvester. Both versions are GREAT in their own special way... :-)
jjholl00 7 months ago
Music Fans, as much as I love Patti and her version of this song, it was Sylvester who recorded this song FIRST! And I for one, happen to kike his rendition much better!
bxnigg 7 months ago
@bxnigg My Friend, as great as this song is, it’s still a cover version! A rendition and not the original as you state.
Please take a minute and read the video description, and then if you still feel it is incorrect please feel free to enlighten me…Cheers!
SuperXavier30 7 months ago 2
@bxnigg Sorry to dissappoint you, but the words to this song was written by patti Labelle's husband and she happened upon it as she was house cleaning and later took it to her musical director Budd Ellison and they finished it. So The song is a Patti Labelle original.
MrPattifan01 7 months ago
@MrPattifan01 was not written by her Husband ~ her son Zuri was the Insperation to write the song
qsbird 6 months ago
@bxnigg I love his version ~ Patti wrote the song though and she sings it great too ~ but Sylvester's version gives me the goosebumps...................
qsbird 6 months ago
@bxnigg I love his rendition as well
PinkWizdom7 2 months ago
@bxnigg
I understand why you thought that.This version is so complete & sung with such live gospel passion that my soul also thought that it was the original up until last year.
ESSENCEOFEACHTHING 1 month ago
tears!
2tonsolid 7 months ago
It will be a true honor that on the 5th of August i will be doing the part of Lady Izora Rhodes and as i study her, she amazes me more and more every time. love it
Sirivi1 7 months ago
@Sirivi1 ,.Love to know more!
SuperXavier30 7 months ago
Great voice ..
tracy1780 7 months ago
Sylvester will allway be a legend rip
marquesjones29 9 months ago
Yeeeesssss!
KboyzMom 9 months ago
This gentleman was a true musical talent, I think that because of his sexual orientation he does not get the recognition that he deserves....and that 's a shame. The boy was bad.
kmiles8176 10 months ago 14
@kmiles8176,..Well said my Friend, Sylvester James most definitely possessed one of the most Soulful voices of any generation!
Long may has unique voice live on!
SuperXavier30 10 months ago 5
@SuperXavier30 Very true..but the true fans keep the voice alive.
mrmaximillionaire 10 months ago
@mrmaximillionaire ,..Absolutely!
SuperXavier30 9 months ago
@kmiles8176 I agree with you as well; When I learned of Sylvester's death, it was like losing a real friend. He was amazingly talented, a true artist. I didn't even know Miss Patti Labelle had originally done this song; but I can only hope that she was pleased with Sylvester's rendition. I always say, if you are going to cover a song, do it right or don't bother doing it at all! And Sylvester, you did it to DEATH!! Love you and miss you still!
sapphyre7 9 months ago
@kmiles8176 You are so true...I don't care about his sexual orientation, it's about his gift that God blessed him with...I truly miss him...
nicolesimmons741 7 months ago 2
dont forget patti labelle wrote this song. with her then husband armstread edwards and musical director james BUDD ellison in 1977
czahair 10 months ago
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had the pleasue of meeting sylvester early 70 before disco. went to a rehearsal on
cole off sunset. We became friends and I loved him very much. wonderful and brave artist. one of the bravest ever.
ed diamond
MsCarpinteria 11 months ago
had the pleasue of meeting sylvester early 70 before disco. went to a rehearsal on
cole off sunset. We became friends and I loved him very much. wonderful and brave artist. one of the bravest ever.
MsCarpinteria 11 months ago
@MsCarpinteria,.Your so right, "one of the bravest ever"!.. No doubt you still have fond memories from back in the day. Thanks for sharing!
SuperXavier30 10 months ago
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I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG.... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this... Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... Makes you feel so thankful for ones that have been there for you time after time, Count your Blessings... XO XO NY
showtime2115 11 months ago
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I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG.... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this... Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... Makes you feel so thankful for people that have been there for you time after time, Count your Blessings... XOXO NY
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I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG.... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this... Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... Makes you feel so thankful for your friends, people that have been there for you time after time, Count your Blessings... XOXO NY
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I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG.... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this... Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, Count your Blessings... XOXO New York
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I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG.... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this... Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, Every thing I needed..... Count your Blessings... XOXO New York
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I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG.... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I love this song !!!!! I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this version. Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, Every thing I needed..... they were there all the time. Count your Blessings..... XOXO New York
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I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG........... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I love this song !!!!! I will always love it..... I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this version. Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, Every thing I needed..... they were there all the time. Count your Blessings..... XOXO New York
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I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG........I would have never..... stop talking about it. I love this song !!!!! I will always love it..... I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this version. Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, Every thing I needed..... they were there all the time. Count your Blessings.... XOXO New York
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I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG........... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I love this song !!!!! I will always love it..... I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this version. Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, Every thing I needed..... they were there all the time. Count your Blessings..... XOXO New York
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I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG................. I would have never..... stop talking about it. I love this song !!!!! I will always love it....... I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this version. Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, they were there all the time. Count your Blessings....... XOXO New York
showtime2115 11 months ago
This song never fails to bring tears to my eyes. I hope he's singing his heart out in heaven.
yotleo 1 year ago 9
@yotleo,.You’re getting emotional now!, just wait until we get to Heaven and see Sylvester and Izora centre stage!. Can you picture them yet?!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago 3
@yotleo I REALLY DO TOO, I TELL YOU, I CANNOT HOLD MYSELF TOGETHER WHEN I HEAR IT. ALL HUMANITY IS REPRESENTED IN HIS/HER VOICE. MAY ALL OF BE THANKFUL TO HEAR THE WORDS AND THE SPIRIT BEHIND THE WORDS!
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@yotleo I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG................. I would have never..... stop talking about it. I love this song !!!!! I will always love it....... I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this version. Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, they were there all the time. Count your Blessings XOXO New York
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@yotleo I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG................. I would have never..... stop talking about it. I love this song !!!!! I will always love it....... I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this version. Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, they were there all the time. Count your Blessings....... XOXO New York
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@yotleo I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG........... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I love this song !!!!! I will always love it..... I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this version. Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, Every thing I needed..... they were there all the time. Count your Blessings..... XOXO New York
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@yotleo I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG........... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I love this song !!!!! I will always love it..... I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this version. Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... This song makes you feel so thankful for your friends and the people that have been there for you time after time, Every thing I needed..... they were there all the time. Count your Blessings..... XOXO New York
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@yotleo I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THEM PERFORM THIS SONG.... I would have never..... stop talking about it. I don't think anyone can ever do any better than this... Sorry Patti, hands down.... He is The Best..... Makes you feel so thankful for ones that have been there for you time after time, Count your Blessings...
showtime2115 11 months ago
Thanks for posting without all that religious mumbo jumbo some attempt to ascribe to this song!
Gudgeissotolerable 1 year ago
@Gudgeissotolerable,..You’re welcome!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
Love this song... RIP, Sylvester -- you wrote your own ticket in this life, and left a lasting legacy....
trickywillet 1 year ago
@trickywillet,..So true and appreciated!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
He had some good songs Just like " you make me feel mighty real" and "Stars" . he was very good at Disco
Anders1135 1 year ago
@Anders1135,..The very best my Friend!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
SuperXavier30, much réclame for posting this Sylvester ditty. Although, given the lyrics,styling and vocals of the powerhouses Wash & Rhodes, I would almost call this a Hallelujah. The way the song moved me, it definitely felt more like a Sunday morning than a Saturday night. Thank you for this oft forgotten gem..
WilliamCarole1977 1 year ago
@WilliamCarole1977,..Your more then welcome!. I so agree Sylvester and the girls really took us to church!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
Wicked upload, we have this album on Cassete!!!!!! have goose bumps all over Xxxxxxxxx
brozangi 1 year ago
@brozangi,.Cassette!!! Lol!..I hear you though! As often as I play this gem it still pulls on the heart strings with the same intensity as when I first heard it! Appreciate you stopping by.
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
I love how Martha and Izora start off so smooth and then let loose! God - Where has real singing gone?
voceangelo 1 year ago
@voceangelo....a question I often ask myself!..Thanks for stopping by!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago 2
Unbelievable talent, saw Sylvester with Izora and Martha at MSG along the same show also featured Luther Vandross with Change;back in the day, need I say that the concert was unreal. Sylvester, Izora and Martha were humming without a mike and gave me goose bumps. OK. Enough said.
TheElijah90 1 year ago
@TheElijah90,.What an incredible line up! Hold on and treasure those memories my Friend. Thanks for sharing!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
Yeaaahhh! babyboy This One Gets Me Ever Time Yall. My Friends
jacksor2 1 year ago
@jacksor2,..You and I my Friend!..Cheers!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
Martha Wash and the other one (sorry cannot remember her name), gives me goosebumps when I hear them. Somebody say this is truly chuccch music. Thanks to whomever posted this. I love this song so much.
hilz21993 1 year ago
@hilz21993,..My Friend the other name your searching for is the late Izora Rhodes. I so agree,. “Church” really sounds so beautiful today!. Take Care!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
I wish he was still alive, I remember him growing up, you will be missed RIP
FrankieJMcGraw 1 year ago 2
@FrankieJMcGraw... and so evident, judging by the beautiful tributes on here!..
Cheers!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago 2
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fordnet 1 year ago
@FrankieJMcGraw
fordnet 1 year ago
@fordnet this is a wonderful song it really touch me
fordnet 1 year ago
@fordnet,..Indeed, wonderful is just the perfect word!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
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@fordnet this is a wonderful song it really touch me R N P SYLVESTER
fordnet 1 year ago
wow not heard this before, beautiful
djmusicjac 1 year ago
@djmusicjac....So glad you now have this beautiful slice of exquisite Soul your life!. Cheers my Friend!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
Can anyone post other songs from the same album with one song blackbirds and more also ther never be another as Sylvester James the one and only none other...Thanks Sexy...Prince....
prince4u2be 1 year ago
there will never be another sylvester...............RIP
MCEL1104M 1 year ago 4
@MCEL1104M,..Let the truth be told!. Cheers!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago 2
@MCEL1104M This is true there will ever B another as Sylvester James met in the 70 s can any post the other songs from this album Live Blackbirds and others been trying buy this old album.....Thanks Sexy...Prince better known as....Peace....
prince4u2be 1 year ago
will someone please tell me who does this better [Pattie comes close] but this is the all time winner especially the live version. it don't get better.
DREDWHITEHEAD 1 year ago
With cd's we lost the notes the jackets provided. Sure some cd notes appear but on thin paper that can be lost and my trifocals can't read
Kendezie 1 year ago
@Kendezie,
Agreed, the gatefold sleeve, with incredible Photography and Art work, the Lyrics clear as day, the joyous sound of the crackles and pops, all a part of the beautiful vinyl experience.
Now cd’s which I also love {more for the convenience} will always take second place to vinyl.
Also were now at age where we can fit our entire Music collection in our pockets with portable I Pods and MP3 players!. Sadly sleeve notes, lyrics & credits seem to be of little importance these days!.Cheers!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago 15
The only other person but Patti who could sing this song
Kendezie 1 year ago
@Kendezie..Come to think of it, the only other person I know who sang this was Faith Evans,who really pulled it off!..Thanks!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
My husband sang with local groups in the D.C. area and I was exposed to musical performances of Teddy pendergrass with Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes, the Delphonics, Manhattans, Main ingredients, )Ray, Goodman, and Brown) I often heard them comment on the very rare talent of Sylvester that could not be "duplicated". When I read that Bishop Walter Hawkins preached his funeral..I wandered over to this page. R.I.P. Bishop Hawkins-you and Sylvester should be having a good time up in heaven w/Al
1010503 1 year ago
@1010503,I really had no idea that Bishop Walter Hawkins preached at Sylvester’s funeral.
Your list of names brings back so many memories of a Golden era in Soul music. When music had a Composer, Producer and an Arranger, all on separate duties alongside the musicians. It seems those creative days are slowly drifting away with technology in music.
It’s also great to hear those guys’s singing the praises of Sylvester; I think Harvey Fuqua was a great influence on him!..Cheers!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
My husband sang with local groups in the D.C. area and I was exposed to musical performances of Teddy pendergrass with Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes, the Delphonics, Manhattans, Main ingredients, )Ray, Goodman, and brown) I often heard the comment on the very rae talent of Sylvester that could not be "duplicated". When I read that Bishop Walter Hawkins preached his funeral..I wandered over to this page. R.I.P. Bishop Hawkins-you and Sylvester should be having a good time up in heaven.
1010503 1 year ago
People keep saying Patti's voice is similar to his voice on this song.. I think that his own signature takes it all away beyond belief. He truly nailed it. Back in the 70's a group called "Dynamic Superior" included 2 brothers. (This was in D.C.) One of the brothers even looked like Sylvester, and he could bring the walls down in the club. To this day, I still have not heard any voice that could override his or Sylvester's.
1010503 1 year ago
@1010503,The Dynamic Superiors sang one of my favorite Soul ballads from the 70's "Cry When You Want To”, and you're right, there is certainly a similarity in their voices!..Sylvester certainly did nail this!..Cheers!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
Sylvester, such a beautiful spirit and way ahead of his time. This world was NOT ready for you!! Thank God your music keeps you on this side. Rest well, angel.
likeitsgolden26 1 year ago
@likeitsgolden26 ,Amen!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
R.I.P. Harvey Fuqua - July 27, 1929 – July 6, 2010.
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
I have always loved his voice..This is one of my all time favorite songs
This man could sing !!!
RIP
ElishaRsmsey18 1 year ago 2
@ElishaRsmsey18,Touche!!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
i have just posted my thoughts on sylvester on another great sylvester site, and i came to you as i love this song... and i saw syl do this and saw patrick cowley and the superb two tons way back in 79 in london....and was lucky to see sylvester come out on stage an hour before the concert in a full length fur coat to look over the stage and i waved to him and he came over to me and we had a few words?...bless him what a lovely man.
BTOPENWORLD 1 year ago 3
@BTOPENWORLD,Thanks for sharing those memories, the fact that he shared "two min’s" with you itself is a testament as to the nature of the man!...Thanks!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
I saw this performance and would love to see it again can some one post it. I love this!
QuanAsia41 1 year ago
Thx for posting. Do u have more tracks from this album ?
cchambers5 1 year ago
@cchambers5, You're Welcome,most tracks are available across YT!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
i love his music does and one have I CANT FORGET by him?
cherokeespitfire7 1 year ago
So much joy from so many memories. This performance is a concert at the Castro Theatre--in the heart of the "community." I missed this rendition hvg moved to SF in '87, but was fortunate enough to see him (in what became his final performance) at the I-Beam in the Haight. He sang "Don't Stop" which were his final words to the crowd. I can still hear our screams of joy and sadness--as we knew he would soon be leaving us. He was a special gift from the Universe. Thnx 4 sharing his heart again.
sfbranmuff 1 year ago
@sfbranmuff ,Thanks very much for sharing your memories, it's always great to hear from people that took that journey alongside Sylvester.
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
He did a great remake of this song and made it his own. I love it.
516azizah 1 year ago
@516azizah,Spot-On!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
extaordinary talent with a story like no other but not the Queen of Disco darling! Donna Summer, undisputed, but Sylvester is a category all by himself. He is not the Queen of Disco, he is SYLVESTER!
hotrodindalou 1 year ago
Remember Sylvestor so well! HE was INCREDIBLE and the man could blow and so could his back up singers! Ms. Thang could appear on the stage in a 3 piece suit, or he may come out in a gown. That was Sylvestor! His voice was amazing! I loved him so much and I was devastated when he passed. In high school, we would play his songs all the time. RIP Sylvestor my love. Let the lord watch over you and Ms. Izora who is with you as well!
debgirl12000 1 year ago
@debgirl12000 ,So kind of you to share your fond memories!..Thank You!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
This is nice. The back-up singers should have had this song written for each other, because they certainly sing it like it was!! Not to take anything away from the featured artist(Sylvester), Martha & Izora turn this song OUT* There wont' be a better version sung of this song at any point*
onewhonever 1 year ago 2
@onewhonever ,Indeed, Martha and Izora were very close,they performed in Gospel groups together even before they had met the flamboyant Sylvester, who on this track puts it perfectly "We Love Each Other Ya"!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
Long live Sylvester!!!!!!!!!!!
3Pookie3 1 year ago
Awson artist... Miss your music !!! Luv u
mekablu1119 1 year ago
Sylvester is a True Legend!!
38redbone 1 year ago 2
the best old time song i ever heard he did very good i love it.
Vantinette 1 year ago 3
@Vantinette ,Appreciated!!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
Yes, I agree! regardless of the lifestyle he could sing almost better than any woman I know. And he did not give in to what he wanted or believed. But after viewing Unsung last night, it brought back so many memories...
Yes, Sylvester will truly be missed but left a legacy of GREAT songs behind.
DeeFulton 1 year ago 13
@DeeFulton ,Sylvester has always been one of our most underrated singers,but as you said his Great Music Legacy will always live on as a reminder of someone who dared to make that difference!
Thanks for the comment!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago 15
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I also saw the Unsung episode last night and it truly warmed my heart. He was totally one amazing individual and is sorely missed by all gay, straight, black, white, or purple.
TheOKBLUE 1 year ago
I also saw the Unsung episode last night and it truly warmed my heart. He was totally one amazing individual and is sorely missed by all gay, straight, black, white, or purple.
TheOKBLUE 1 year ago
@TheOKBLUE ,Absolutely!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
Love it.
MyAfroShow 1 year ago
I saw the unsung episode on Sylvester last night and it was very good b/c it showed how he didn't change who he was for the sake of selling records. It is a shame his popularity was only confined to the "alternative lifestyle" community. I was moved to tears by this version of you are my friend and I know he is looking down smiling at the fact that living in the "alternative lifestyle" is now more acceptable in the mainstream.
j85 1 year ago
@j85,Regardless of his lifestyle or sexuality,to me the one thing that shines in Sylvester is his Love,which transcends all.Listening to this for the umpteenth time still brings a warm glow to my Soul on every occasion! He's surely missed by a lot of us.
Thanks for taking the time!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago 5
Fabulous!
Massachusetts01 1 year ago
Does anyone have the song by slyvester can't forget the love.........
charliehusle 1 year ago
I not the type of man who have tears come to his eyes, but I just watch unsung on T.V. One, they did a beautiful story on Slyvester, if you haven't seen it and your a Slyvester fan it's a must. Slyvester I'm a striaght man and I know your sprit hear me I just want you to know you were a wonderful human being, and I love you for being yourself. You are missed..............
charliehusle 1 year ago 3
@charliehusle Thanks for sharing the Love!
Living in the UK, I'm not aware of this Unsung programme,but I'll be sure to seek it out!..Cheers!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
@SuperXavier30 Thanks. I am a Patti LaBelle fanatic for 48 years. Her husband Armstead was inspired to write this song with her and James because of his relationship with their son Zuri who WAS and IS STILL ALIVE. Patti has only given birth ONE TIME the other children are adopted. I am here in Wash., D.C. friends with Patti first cousin Ann Holte.
VTERRELL 1 year ago
@VTERRELL ,I really can't thank you enough for your input.Since your comment I did my own research into the origins of this song and I'm so Happy to discover that Patti's son Zuri is far from deceased!!
Never again will I rely on Wikipedia for such important information.Once again, I Thank You!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
"Forget what u heard, he was the "Queen" of disco. He was a trendsetter, he was talented, comfortable in his skin. He's described as fabulous & fierce & after his death on 12/16/88 he is still holds the title. He once told his audience "Sometimes folks make us feel strange, but those folks, they'll just have to catch up." Confident & courageous he danced 2 the beat of his own drum & through his life we learned the true meaning of "keeping it real". Sylvester, I miss you!" © Sheila Chadwick
smchadwic 1 year ago 7
@smchadwic ,Much Appreciated!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
wow...my mother played this song all the time. i was a little girl then but i absolutely loved this song. sylvester is the best...r.i.p.
brownbetty76 1 year ago
First time I have ever heard this! O MY GOSH!!! I Have tears in my eyes and Im covered in goosebumps!!! I see why Patti wanted to touch this!! Martha should have made this hers instead of Patti!!!
shacq4life 1 year ago
@shacq4life ,Appreciated!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
This is not an Sylvester Rendition of Patti Labelle's Classic but ther other way around.
This song is Sylversters song that was done way before Patti touched it. And when Patti came out with it everyone was speaking on how she did such a great job of Sylvesters song....
Just wanted to inform u on some truth.
Take care
WORKOUT66 1 year ago
@WORKOUT66 I thought the song was written by Patti and her then husband Armstead.
* Lead vocals by Patti LaBelle
* Background vocals by assorted vocalists
* Lyrics written by Patti LaBelle and Armstead Edwards
* Music written and arranged by James "Budd" Ellison
* Produced by David Rubinson
mikenoil 1 year ago
@mikenoil ,Your info is Spot On!..Cheers!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
you are wrong patti co wrote the song. it's about he son
sam95 1 year ago
@sam95 Cheers!
SuperXavier30 1 year ago
@WORKOUT66 you are incorrect this is Patti Labelle's song Slyvester recorded it after Patti...Patti Labelle, Budd elison, and her husband wrote this song
chakafan12 1 year ago
@chakafan12 THATS RIGHT DONT FORGET IT LOL PATTI IS GETTING PAID EVERYTIME ITS PLAYED RECORED SHE IS THE BEST
czahair 10 months ago
@WORKOUT66 YOU PEOPLE NEED TO GET YOUR FACTSD STRAIGHT BEFORE YOU COMMENT. PATTI LABELLE ARMSTREAD EDWARDS AND JAMES BUDD ELLISON WROTE THIS SONG IN 1977 GET IT RIGHT
czahair 10 months ago
@czahair It's not an big issue for tomorrow will come whether the facts being straight or not!
WORKOUT66 10 months ago
THANK YOU!!! I wish I could get my hands on the footage of this performance. R.I.P Sylvester and Izora Rhodes. I LOVE THIS PERFORMANCE!!
MzSherice 2 years ago
@MzSherice ,I feel you on this,I too would love to see a video of this magnificent performance,so until it's on You Tube I'll close my eyes & make belive I'm there,right up front!
Appreciate the comment!
SuperXavier30 2 years ago
THANK YOU FOR NEING MY FRIEND
MzKat0517 2 years ago
@MzKat0517, I can tell this one really hit the Spot with you,Thanks for your Passion!
SuperXavier30 2 years ago
You are soooooo very welcome and I thank you putting this here cause I had never heard the live version. But he had a very beautiful voice that will never be forgotten. I remember him as a young girl. I wasnt old enough to hit the clubs but I would have given anything to attend one of his concerts. I tell my younger gay friends that they need to know about him, Jessie Johnson and many others of who paved the way for them at this day and age to be free today.
MzKat0517 2 years ago
Cause back in those days gays were really not accepted so they really had to do alot of sacrificing to be acknowledged and I thank God ppl were so loving towards them in the music industry to allow them to do their work and be known. This is history and Sylvester is definitely in the BOOK.....You must excuse my typos from last nite cause I was feeling myself along with the alcohol. But nevertheless I love me some Sylvester.
MzKat0517 2 years ago 5
@MzKat0517,Jessie Johnson gay!,I had no idea,not that it makes an ounce of difference!
Cheers!
SuperXavier30 2 years ago
My apologies to the fullest...I dont know how Jessie Johnson came to my mind but I meant to say Jermaine Stewart...Please except my apology.
MzKat0517 2 years ago
@MzKat0517 ,Not a problem,thanks for the response!
SuperXavier30 2 years ago
**BEING**
MzKat0517 2 years ago