I SO wanted to perform with this awesome family. I'm sorry Ricky and Foster have had it bad. I would practice the moves in front of the mirror at my house and my dad walked in on me once and said "You ain't got no rhythm!!" HAHAHA
did anyone watch the silvers episode of unsung on tv one? i love disco. i think it should make a comeback. the disco era looked like it was so much fun.
reminds me of the clothes the Brady Bunch wore for their talent contest on t.v to win money to buy the silver platter for their mom and dad's anniversary.
I love their unsung episode, prior to their documentary special, I'll already been listening to the sylvers songs. Much respect and good wishes arise.
Wow! Thanks daretosayit! I especially love that last line of your commentary b/c the best headstones are indeed the ones crafted w/in our hearts. Well said.
@CeddyJam ..Thank you. It was actually your revelation about the absence of a headstone that made me really think that truly significant headstones are often carried with us. You had my mind in philosophical mode there...lol. Thank you for your thoughts.
I can't believe that it's been 7 yrs since Edmund Sylvers' death & there isn't a grave to prove that he was here. It's none of my business, but that's so sad to me. When families fail to invest in a headstone for their deceased family member, it sends a message to to fans & other unrelated spectators that the person's life was insignificant. That was certainly not the case for Mr. Sylvers. He was loved.
@CeddyJam ...I never knew he didn't have a headstone. Have to admit, it does seem a bit remiss & sad. He has 11 children, all siblings except the youngest are still living, plus a ton of nieces and nephews and no one has had a headstone crafted for Edmund? I will give the benefit of the doubt and surmise that there is a reason (or perhaps a request) as we know he was a well loved member of the family - as well as loved by fans. Perhaps the best headstones are the ones crafted within our hearts.
@texasballom---If you can believe it, Charmaine was PREGNANT during this performance but she was still working it out though! @CeddyJam, I didn't know that about Edmund either but like dartosayit said there may be way MORE to it than we know.
@dh1173 I worked with Charmaine for a while. She's a sweet person and I liked her a lot. She didn't even tell me about her background until we had worked together for about a year. After that I got her to tell me some good Michael Jackson stories and Donny & Marie stories. Really super nice person.
@XyIv --Wow, that's amazing!! I've always known their music (the BOOGIE FEVER era mostly) because my older sisters were fans and The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh movie. After watching UNSUNG though, I'm a fan 4 life of this talented family hopefully newer generations will feel the same.
Used to have the biggest crush on Foster. He and Randy Jackson were my favorite two people in the world back in the day. Edmund looked like one of my cousins. The Sylvers were very underated.
@metal1230 I get you bro, my bad. And don't worry about Infinite Asshole, he's gay and makes no sense at all. He's alone in his little penis havin' world! lol. Not one person here backing him up! You'd think that would shut him up...nah, not when ur a nut! lol
VH1 100 Greatest Artists Of All Time...Prince #7...a little high imo. Leon and the Slyvers # ??? aww shucks...didn't quite make the top 100. I'm heart-broken. BTW, you made me do this! Next time focus on the featured artist and don't bring any one else in it. It's not gonna help. Hell, you got me talking bad about them and I actually dig them...thanks to u and ur big mouth. Enough already, act ur age. : )
IF PRINCE ACTUALLY WROTE the songs HE CLAIMS HE DID HE WOULD STILL BE CREATING HOWEVER WARNER dropped Prince because his writing skills were lousy and atrocious How can someone who wrote Purple Rain and other successful songs in the 80's be such a horrible song writer in the 90's and this millenium> wanna adress that? Its because Prince never wrote those songs Several ppl sued Prince for stealing songs and melodies from them Many cases were settlled out of court
@InfinityNebula Songwriting? Look at the times man. I dont see Leon doing anything at all, good or bad. Prince doesnt relate to todays shitty music. As a whole its horrible. the REAL legends are becoming scarce and far between. u dont like Prince for what ever reason, thats on u. as for his mischievous past..he was a teenager man! I came here to give props to the Sylvers and what do U write about? PRINCE! U probably got something bad to say about MJ too. I look at careers as a whole,no contest.
@pickzkickz Todays music is not quality at all however the music Prince has produced has been atrocious as well Leon continues to produce movies and good music and didnt suck dick to do it
Move on Prince is over and done nobody cares about Prince accept cocksuckers like you LoL
Prince represents the satanic Boule and how they destroyed the Black community to gain fame and wealth you have no concept of reality every Black in america had had to suck dick to gain success in america fool
The difference here is Leon Sylvers had THE TALENT to take any act and make them successful PRINCE stole songs and those songs recorded by other artist were always better versons than his LoL
PRINCE IS NOT A GOOD PRODUCER ITS QUESTIONABLE IF HE WROTE MOST OF THE SONGS HE CLAIMS HE DID You do know that WENDY AND LISA STATED THAT THEY WROTE MOST OF THE PURPLE RAIN SONGS ? IF PRINCE ACTUALLY WROTE THOSE SONGS HE WOULD STILL BE SUCCESSFUL WARNER DROPPED HIM BECAUSE HE WAS A LOUSY WRITER
The difference here is Leon Sylvers had THE TALENT to take any act and make them successful PRINCE stole songs and those songs recorded by other artist were always better versons than his LoL
PRINCE IS NOT A GOOD PRODUCER ITS QUESTIONABLE IF HE WROTE MOST OF THE SONGS HE CLAIMS HE DID You do know that WENDY AND LISA STATED THAT THEY WROTE MOST OF THE PURPLE RAIN SONGS ? IF PRINCE ACTUALLY WROTE THOSE SONGS HE WOULD STILL BE SUCCESSFUL WARNER DROPPED HIM BECAUSE HE WAS A LOUSY WRITER
@Dumber, "Apollonia 6 "Sex Shooter" #19 "Sheila E "Sister Fate" #36 "Sheila E "Koo Koo" #35 "The Family "The Screams Of Passion" #9 "The Family "High Fashion" #34 "Patti Labelle "Yo Mister" #6 "Madhouse "6" #5 "Mazarati "100 MPH" #19 "Mavis Staples "Melody Cool" #36 "The Time "Get It Up" #6 "The Time "Cool" #7 "The Time "777-9311" #2 "The Time "The Walk" #24 "The Time "Ice Cream Castles" #11 "Vanity 6 "Nasty Girl" #7 Thats page 2 of 12...I got all night! But not 4 U! U lost bro!
@pickzkickz Where is Apollonia. Martika, Sheila E The Time, Sheena Easton, Genuwine or The Bangles today?? LoL Those are not major acts they are whats called Lower B acts Not A List acts
Prince did not produce those people any way even assuming Prince did actually write the songs which brings me to my point here- If Prince actually wrote instead of stole those songs WHY HAS PRINCE NOT HAD ANY SUCCESS SINCE THE 1980s and Purple Rain being his biggest success what happend ?? LoL
@pickzkickz Lets look at cd's Prince actually PRODUCED LIKE LEON DID OK ENTIRE CD's ok
SODOMITE MARTIKA produced by Prince FAILED Larry Graham Cd produced by Prince a falure, Martika produced by Prince failure The only reason I feel for you worked was because of Chaka's incredible vocals nothing to do with Prince LoL Notice all the songs recorded by other artist were much better versions of the songs Prince wrote which tells you he is not a very good singer or arranger producer LoL
@metal1230 You are seeking attention and belong in an insane asylum obviously your queer ass was disturbed by TRUTH AND ATTEMPTED TO FLOOD THE PAGE LIKE THE TROLL YOU ARE GET A LIFE You offer nothing to this thread but ignorance queer
THE SYLVERS was an honest open Black family act that relied on TALENT not GIMMICKS to sell records
Prince was a talented musician but he is overrated and his music was never diverse Prince stole music and publishing from his own friends like Andre Symone and Dez Dickerson and several others who sent Prince demos at Paisley Park In Minnesota
I dont hate Prince but Prince betrayed Black artist in the 80s by selling out to jew record execs Prince has not sold anything since the 1980s
I had to watch all of The Sylvers videos after watching "Unsung". What an emotional and touching story about their family. Always loved them. They looked good, sounded great and their moves were always on point.
Wishing continued blessings to the Sylvers family.
HEY PPL BIG RESPECT TO LEON SYLVERS for taking the family on his shoulders after their father abandoned them when Leon was 17-
Thats a lot of pressure for anyone to take on at that age and then having the family abandon Leon when they were Brainwashed by their JEW MANAGER
In a strange twist LEON tnen becomes one of the first successful black producers ever at SOLAR RECORDS even more than OVERRATED PRINCE at that time producing songs for The Whispers and Shalamar LEON IS BRILLIANT~!
@pickzkickz Absolutely PRINCE THE ARTIST is very OVERRATED as a singer and producer
Leon Sylvers was a much more talented producer because he was diverse producing his family, The Whispers, Shalamar and many many more- Prince was basically a NOVELTY ACT who moaned about sex and debauchery
@InfinityNebula LOL! You related to the Sylvers!? Prince is the biggest name in the world! Who is Leon Sylvers? 99.9 % of ppl dont even know who he is. I saw the unsung and just finished watching the Debarge one too. They had more success than the Sylvers aka wanna be Jackson 5. They had ONE song!! Prince not only produced but wrote and created many groups and artists. His resume is 10x more impressive. Sorry Leon didnt work out. "For You", he was 18!!!! Wrote and played every instrument on it.
@Dummy Stevie Nicks "Stand Back" Chaka Khan "I Feel For You" Sheila E. "The Glamorous life" The Time "The Bird" The Time "Jungle love" Sheena Easton "Sugar walls" Bangles "Manic Monday" Sheila E. "A Love Bizarre" Sinead O'Connor "Nothing Compares 2 U" The Time "Jerk Out" Tevin Campbell "Round and Round" Martika "Love... Thy Will Be Done" Martika "Martika's Kitchen " Ginuwine "When Doves Cry " Alicia Keys "How Come You Don't Call Me Anymore" Page 1 of 12, get the picture?
@pickzkickz Have you ever stopped and thought about PRINCE'S androgynous look?
Do you know what that was all about? Black artist did not begin to become androgynous until the 80's when Jew producers forced this on Black male acts like Prince and Michael Jackson , although Mj never wore tiger skin leggings or Bikini like Prince did-PRINCE SOLD HIS SOUL after the First recording For You because his label was about to drop him- Leon was about music and production and did not sell out~!
@InfinityNebula so you mean their dad just LEFT their mom with ALL those kids? isn't this similar to the Debarge's? wow. i bet he was sorry after they made it big.
Thanks to Olympia's daughter, Tyava, we learned that Mr. Sylvers DID return, reconciled with his family and gave his life to Christ before passing away several years ago they just didn't have time to cover it on UNSUNG.
@alski999 I totally forgot that Leon co-wrote and produced for Shalamar ( Second Time Around)...If you listen to that song and you can "hear" The Sylvers singing it ...it would have been a great song for them.....Leon also wrote "And The Beat Goes On" for the Whispers....I can "hear" the Sylvers singing that one as well....I no you can't go back and change things but like Patricia said on Unsung..."When we left Leon, we lost sight of the vision".
Unsung is an amazing show. So much I never knew about the Sylvers because when they were out I was a little girl but I loved listening to their music. Sad that the others were influenced to turn against their older brother who was the backbone of the group and was there to guide them after their father left them. Very sad what happened to Olympia. It did my heart good to see them standing behind their mother singing. With the few that were up there they sound great!
What ever happen to good songs like this? New school cannot compete with this. Everyone can enjoy this, nothing is about degradation, promoting a slave mentality, just a classy family and a good song. I love Disco!!!
MICHAEL JACKSON IS A POSTER CHILD FOR EXPLOITATION IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY EVEN THOUGH HE HAD MILLIONS it was never really his MJ WAS ALWAYS IN DEBT WHICH IS WHY NEVERLAND WAS SOLD Look at the Billions MJ generated for Columbia and he ended up Broke with his home being taken and having to sell off his vIntage items
MICHAEL JACKSON PURCHASED THE BEATLES ELVIS AND DYLAN PUBLISHING which is what got him killed because JEWS could not stand a black owning publishing from white POPULAR artist
The MUSIC INDUSTRY IS ABOUT EXPLOITATION OF PPL WHO DONT KNOW ABOUT THAT BUSINESS Its run by Mafia and other undesirables
THE SYLVERS LIKE THE JACKSON 5 MICHEAL JACKSON AND THE REST HAVE ALL BEEN EXPLOITED BY JEW MANAGERS AND KHAZAR RECORD LABELS
Its not nice but its the TRUTH ANYBODY WANNA REFUTE IT? THE JEWS CONTROL HIP HOP AND RAP AND THE CENTRAL BANKS WHICH IS RUN BY INTERNATIONAL BANKERS TRUTH MUST BE TOLD THE ROTHCHILDS CONTROL 90^ OF THE WORLDS WEALTH
This should wake ppl up about the Music industry I was a singer songwriter and that business is as cutthroat as it gets Im still involved in a lawsuit with a record label that has dragged on for several years with no end in sight
If I was to advise anyone like I did my daughter it would be to stay away from that business and record your own cd and sell it on line like many artist are doing there are a lot of homeless musicians out there that made millions for their record labels managers etc
@carlagirl7 You know I have! :-) I just wish there were more videos available. "High School Dance," "Any Way You Want Me," "Mista Guitar Man" to name a few.
@WayneInSF ....I hope if anyone has those videos, that they see your comment:)!!!.....
You know in the Unsung promo.... there is a clip of them in red sweaters with a big "S" on it singing "High School Dance"....and I am racking my brain trying to figure out what broadcast that performance is from....If its not reveal on Unsung, I hope some one on Youtube has it and will post it.
As soon as I started playing this, my husband says, "You're getting ready for Unsung,huh?" Then I look at the comments and you're saying the same thing. Hilarious!!
@VideoVixen24 ...LOL!!!!....Nothing like perfect time right!?!....Looking forward to this episode....totally hope that one day the peeps at TV One will make Unsung episodes available on DVD for those of us who are hooked......(This it the type of reality tv that I can get into).
I agree! It's one of the best shows on TV!! Finally it's here - it comes on tonight, and gonna have my popcorn and kleenex ready! *excited* Taking a cue from last week's Billy Preston, I wanna make sure I have something to wipe my eyes with.
@VideoVixen24 Can not wait.. I am so happy TV one listen to everyone's request for the Slyvers! Edmund was my favorite back in the day! The Dvr is already set!!!!
@VideoVixen24 Ok.......Just watched 7pm airing UNSUNG: The Sylvers....I should have followed your lead and had kleenex available!!!!....They are an amazing family with an incredible story....For those of us on the west coast, I think it will re-air at 10pm....if you have not watched it you should...Bravo TV One for giving us this episode! I am an even bigger fan now more than ever!
It was EXCELLENT. I almost completely lost it when they told the story of what happened to the sister. It was SO tragic, but yet she kept going, only to end up being diagnosed with schizophrenia. And the way the group voted the eldest brother out - only to be taken MAJOR advantage of by their crooked manager. 50% of the groups hard earned money? Really? They survived SO many things, but yet still managed to be strong and keep their heads up. Truly a remarkable family.
@VideoVixen24 ...And that manager is beyond horrible...He took 50% of their earnings...50%!!!! and then proceeded to block them from performing because they wanted to fight the contract....I know they should have read the contract clearly before signing it.......but just the fact that this manager was so crass, arrogant and greedy to have even presented such a contract in which he takes half.... makes me sick!!!!
@carlagirl7 It was a great episode but also a very sad one. I really appreciate The Sylvers now I think they been forgotten about due to them being overshadowed by the Jacksons but to me they were just as talented
RiP Edmound Sylvers Charmaine stay strong.....God be with you
The Sylvers had been overlooked for a long time since they were compared to the Jacksons in the 70's; and just when things were looking up for them they were overlooked again in the 80's with DeBarge, hopefully TV One's Unsung does a good job on them.
The Sylvers' hit #1 in Billboard, 5-15-76. Edmund Sylvers sang lead. He was the speakin' voice of Marlon Jackson, on the J5 cartoons. RIP, Edmund. God bless ya, for postin' it. Thanx!
I always thought this song was by the Jackson 5!lol
dafuture93 3 days ago
Was there ever a time that all 4 of the sisters performed with their brothers?
MrChashas 1 week ago
I was in love with the Slyvers growing up. This a classic, the 70s were fun!
Hulld414 2 weeks ago
I SO wanted to perform with this awesome family. I'm sorry Ricky and Foster have had it bad. I would practice the moves in front of the mirror at my house and my dad walked in on me once and said "You ain't got no rhythm!!" HAHAHA
70swunderkind 1 month ago
did anyone watch the silvers episode of unsung on tv one? i love disco. i think it should make a comeback. the disco era looked like it was so much fun.
MissDiscoDancer75 1 month ago
Classic for clear lyrics, clean fun and solid dance.
Arctific 2 months ago
Maaaaaaaannnn! That footwork is something serious! WOW!
childofg1 2 months ago
aaaahhh I can never get enough of the old school
HolyHeLLmeister 2 months ago
Memories dayummm
jrichy3699 2 months ago
whooooooooooo.....geourges.....jeeeeeeee
TheAnitaaaaaaa 2 months ago
people shouldnt clap at this... THEY SHOULD BOW DOWN
lukesky1212 2 months ago 3
@lukesky1212 Claping is fine.Only BOW DOWN TO GOD...Not to human beings who can sing and dance only GOD is worthy to Bow down To
dimpsey3 1 month ago
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amen
eternalthruchrist1 1 month ago
gorgeous, all of them! love the Sylvers!
29psalm 2 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for The Sylvers 2
they were all so cute
sierria64 2 months ago 2
Who came here because of Big Mike from season 5 of Chuck? Thumbs up!!!
MarkSkidMcCormick 2 months ago 2
That's the most impressive afro I've ever seen...
splat729 2 months ago 4
Edmund was so damn fine! May he R.I.P headstone or not...
COP20VOW 2 months ago 2
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Couldn't help but smile at your comment. Ricky wasn't bad either. I was peeping him in the back, lol. : )
eternalthruchrist1 2 months ago
This got into my head from Chuck!! HELP!
MazakTheDwarf 2 months ago 4
chuck !!!
jofe901 2 months ago 7
Dang! It took 8 of them to sing the song? lol - Great song though!
sherwinfitz 2 months ago
aswem!!!!!!!!!!!!
McKenizzle 3 months ago
He looks like Junior from My Wife and Kids
ConcietedMuchXD 3 months ago
Happy Birthday Ricky and Olympia!
sylversfan11 3 months ago
Dont forget to like the sylvers offical page and join their message board at yahoo groups, support the group and get updates at the same time...
jayamaw 3 months ago
Why didn't this guy become the next Michael Jackson?
anewgift4u 3 months ago
reminds me of the clothes the Brady Bunch wore for their talent contest on t.v to win money to buy the silver platter for their mom and dad's anniversary.
scarlette536 3 months ago
The dislike button shouldn't even EXIST on any Sylvers video.
TheSunnyStar 3 months ago 6
Stephen King used the lyrics to this song in "The Stand." I always thought - being a fan of both SK & The Sylvers - that it was very cool.
BJMallory 4 months ago
I TYPED COOKIE FEVER DAM YOU KEYBOARD WHY ARE YOU SO OLD
Dtavs 4 months ago
@ daretosayit...Ur welcome. Shoot..thank you.
CeddyJam 4 months ago
Remember back then girls, when the only kind of guy you wanted to date was one with a big afro?
blueforyou2 4 months ago 3
I love their unsung episode, prior to their documentary special, I'll already been listening to the sylvers songs. Much respect and good wishes arise.
JEEminn3000 4 months ago
LIke if The Stand brought you here... "Don't SCREW with my disco, Nadine!"
exstasis7 4 months ago
Loved their music.
vinyl45junkie 4 months ago
BOOGIE BOOGIE BOOGIE. LOOK AT THEM BEE HIVES ON THEIR HEAD
tim06291971 5 months ago
Deeeeeeee-yaaaaammm! The moves, the outfits, the fros! These kats had it all!
ThwartMorten 5 months ago 20
@ThwartMorten there not cats dumbshit there humans/monkeys
ProFishingGuys 2 months ago
@ProFishingGuys ..It's they're you inbred.
HolyHeLLmeister 2 months ago
@HolyHeLLmeister no i used there on purpose because i dont like saying they're as they r humans
ProFishingGuys 2 months ago
Wow! Thanks daretosayit! I especially love that last line of your commentary b/c the best headstones are indeed the ones crafted w/in our hearts. Well said.
CeddyJam 5 months ago
@CeddyJam ..Thank you. It was actually your revelation about the absence of a headstone that made me really think that truly significant headstones are often carried with us. You had my mind in philosophical mode there...lol. Thank you for your thoughts.
daretosayit 4 months ago
The stand
raymondj920 5 months ago
CHOREOGRAPHY ALWAYS HOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!
tracismith9 5 months ago
chris brown?
MissNophi2U 5 months ago 2
@MissNophi2U Lol i was thinking same thing
roydizle 4 months ago
How did Edmund Sylver die of cancer? Did he smoke?
sega31098 5 months ago
The Jackson 5 was a very influential group
211bill 5 months ago
I can't believe that it's been 7 yrs since Edmund Sylvers' death & there isn't a grave to prove that he was here. It's none of my business, but that's so sad to me. When families fail to invest in a headstone for their deceased family member, it sends a message to to fans & other unrelated spectators that the person's life was insignificant. That was certainly not the case for Mr. Sylvers. He was loved.
CeddyJam 5 months ago 3
@CeddyJam ...I never knew he didn't have a headstone. Have to admit, it does seem a bit remiss & sad. He has 11 children, all siblings except the youngest are still living, plus a ton of nieces and nephews and no one has had a headstone crafted for Edmund? I will give the benefit of the doubt and surmise that there is a reason (or perhaps a request) as we know he was a well loved member of the family - as well as loved by fans. Perhaps the best headstones are the ones crafted within our hearts.
daretosayit 5 months ago 2
Charmaine really stands out in this video. I can't take my eyes off of her. She looks like she is having a great time. So beautiful too!!!
texasballom 5 months ago 2
@texasballom---If you can believe it, Charmaine was PREGNANT during this performance but she was still working it out though! @CeddyJam, I didn't know that about Edmund either but like dartosayit said there may be way MORE to it than we know.
dh1173 5 months ago
@dh1173 I worked with Charmaine for a while. She's a sweet person and I liked her a lot. She didn't even tell me about her background until we had worked together for about a year. After that I got her to tell me some good Michael Jackson stories and Donny & Marie stories. Really super nice person.
XyIv 5 months ago 5
@XyIv --Wow, that's amazing!! I've always known their music (the BOOGIE FEVER era mostly) because my older sisters were fans and The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh movie. After watching UNSUNG though, I'm a fan 4 life of this talented family hopefully newer generations will feel the same.
dh1173 5 months ago 4
To be this talented and look this good.......they should be as great as the Jackson's in history
jarellem 5 months ago
Used to have the biggest crush on Foster. He and Randy Jackson were my favorite two people in the world back in the day. Edmund looked like one of my cousins. The Sylvers were very underated.
kimmy1984 5 months ago
Freakin' love it!!
cmray729 5 months ago
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InfinityNebula 5 months ago
the youngest Sylver "Foster" sounds just like Michael J. :D
khalief99 5 months ago
Didn`t mean to post that comment that many times. But you still sound like a straight NUT.
metal1230 5 months ago
@metal1230 I get you bro, my bad. And don't worry about Infinite Asshole, he's gay and makes no sense at all. He's alone in his little penis havin' world! lol. Not one person here backing him up! You'd think that would shut him up...nah, not when ur a nut! lol
pickzkickz 5 months ago 3
I used to love this song!!!
sherrosgirl 5 months ago
oh my fucking god.
zepphree 5 months ago
Love their Afros!!!
sayhey2dacook1 5 months ago 3
@sayhey2dacook1 ...I am so loving how their afros are also grooving along with their bodies as they do their dance moves!
daretosayit 5 months ago 3
This song MAKES ME SO HAPPY!
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InfinityNebula 5 months ago
@InfinityNebula,
VH1 100 Greatest Artists Of All Time...Prince #7...a little high imo. Leon and the Slyvers # ??? aww shucks...didn't quite make the top 100. I'm heart-broken. BTW, you made me do this! Next time focus on the featured artist and don't bring any one else in it. It's not gonna help. Hell, you got me talking bad about them and I actually dig them...thanks to u and ur big mouth. Enough already, act ur age. : )
PS- u sound a bit perturbed...just me.
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@metal1230 R U retarded!?
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IF PRINCE ACTUALLY WROTE the songs HE CLAIMS HE DID HE WOULD STILL BE CREATING HOWEVER WARNER dropped Prince because his writing skills were lousy and atrocious How can someone who wrote Purple Rain and other successful songs in the 80's be such a horrible song writer in the 90's and this millenium> wanna adress that? Its because Prince never wrote those songs Several ppl sued Prince for stealing songs and melodies from them Many cases were settlled out of court
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InfinityNebula 5 months ago
@InfinityNebula Songwriting? Look at the times man. I dont see Leon doing anything at all, good or bad. Prince doesnt relate to todays shitty music. As a whole its horrible. the REAL legends are becoming scarce and far between. u dont like Prince for what ever reason, thats on u. as for his mischievous past..he was a teenager man! I came here to give props to the Sylvers and what do U write about? PRINCE! U probably got something bad to say about MJ too. I look at careers as a whole,no contest.
pickzkickz 5 months ago
@pickzkickz Todays music is not quality at all however the music Prince has produced has been atrocious as well Leon continues to produce movies and good music and didnt suck dick to do it
Move on Prince is over and done nobody cares about Prince accept cocksuckers like you LoL
Prince represents the satanic Boule and how they destroyed the Black community to gain fame and wealth you have no concept of reality every Black in america had had to suck dick to gain success in america fool
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The difference here is Leon Sylvers had THE TALENT to take any act and make them successful PRINCE stole songs and those songs recorded by other artist were always better versons than his LoL
PRINCE IS NOT A GOOD PRODUCER ITS QUESTIONABLE IF HE WROTE MOST OF THE SONGS HE CLAIMS HE DID You do know that WENDY AND LISA STATED THAT THEY WROTE MOST OF THE PURPLE RAIN SONGS ? IF PRINCE ACTUALLY WROTE THOSE SONGS HE WOULD STILL BE SUCCESSFUL WARNER DROPPED HIM BECAUSE HE WAS A LOUSY WRITER
InfinityNebula 5 months ago
The difference here is Leon Sylvers had THE TALENT to take any act and make them successful PRINCE stole songs and those songs recorded by other artist were always better versons than his LoL
PRINCE IS NOT A GOOD PRODUCER ITS QUESTIONABLE IF HE WROTE MOST OF THE SONGS HE CLAIMS HE DID You do know that WENDY AND LISA STATED THAT THEY WROTE MOST OF THE PURPLE RAIN SONGS ? IF PRINCE ACTUALLY WROTE THOSE SONGS HE WOULD STILL BE SUCCESSFUL WARNER DROPPED HIM BECAUSE HE WAS A LOUSY WRITER
InfinityNebula 5 months ago
pickzkickz 5 months ago
@pickzkickz Where is Apollonia. Martika, Sheila E The Time, Sheena Easton, Genuwine or The Bangles today?? LoL Those are not major acts they are whats called Lower B acts Not A List acts
Prince did not produce those people any way even assuming Prince did actually write the songs which brings me to my point here- If Prince actually wrote instead of stole those songs WHY HAS PRINCE NOT HAD ANY SUCCESS SINCE THE 1980s and Purple Rain being his biggest success what happend ?? LoL
InfinityNebula 5 months ago
@pickzkickz Lets look at cd's Prince actually PRODUCED LIKE LEON DID OK ENTIRE CD's ok
SODOMITE MARTIKA produced by Prince FAILED Larry Graham Cd produced by Prince a falure, Martika produced by Prince failure The only reason I feel for you worked was because of Chaka's incredible vocals nothing to do with Prince LoL Notice all the songs recorded by other artist were much better versions of the songs Prince wrote which tells you he is not a very good singer or arranger producer LoL
InfinityNebula 5 months ago
@InfinityNebula When you attempt to make thought provoking comments it would help if you didn`t come across as an absolute NUT.
metal1230 5 months ago
@metal1230 You are seeking attention and belong in an insane asylum obviously your queer ass was disturbed by TRUTH AND ATTEMPTED TO FLOOD THE PAGE LIKE THE TROLL YOU ARE GET A LIFE You offer nothing to this thread but ignorance queer
InfinityNebula 5 months ago
THE SYLVERS was an honest open Black family act that relied on TALENT not GIMMICKS to sell records
Prince was a talented musician but he is overrated and his music was never diverse Prince stole music and publishing from his own friends like Andre Symone and Dez Dickerson and several others who sent Prince demos at Paisley Park In Minnesota
I dont hate Prince but Prince betrayed Black artist in the 80s by selling out to jew record execs Prince has not sold anything since the 1980s
InfinityNebula 5 months ago
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InfinityNebula 5 months ago
That Edmund was a cutie.
millervedra 5 months ago
The great hair accents the great dancing!Before weaves.
MySkinnydip 5 months ago 2
Ahhh, 1975, the year I graduated high school. Disco ROCKS!
auaiao9 5 months ago
lol, watching this after seeing unsung. 8/1/11
MaibelleSoul 5 months ago
They were not somuch a singing group as they were a dancing choir. Love it!
temptsfan2 5 months ago
I had to watch all of The Sylvers videos after watching "Unsung". What an emotional and touching story about their family. Always loved them. They looked good, sounded great and their moves were always on point.
Wishing continued blessings to the Sylvers family.
bklyncaramel 5 months ago
they afros where just to tight,,,,
weezy11972 5 months ago
Cool song!
Tarotscopebytina 6 months ago
They have a resemblance of the Jackson family, lol.
StarBrown08 6 months ago
The Sylvers had the best afros in the business!
kanuri 6 months ago
HEY PPL BIG RESPECT TO LEON SYLVERS for taking the family on his shoulders after their father abandoned them when Leon was 17-
Thats a lot of pressure for anyone to take on at that age and then having the family abandon Leon when they were Brainwashed by their JEW MANAGER
In a strange twist LEON tnen becomes one of the first successful black producers ever at SOLAR RECORDS even more than OVERRATED PRINCE at that time producing songs for The Whispers and Shalamar LEON IS BRILLIANT~!
InfinityNebula 6 months ago 100
@InfinityNebula Did u say overrated Prince as in the artist?
pickzkickz 5 months ago
@pickzkickz Absolutely PRINCE THE ARTIST is very OVERRATED as a singer and producer
Leon Sylvers was a much more talented producer because he was diverse producing his family, The Whispers, Shalamar and many many more- Prince was basically a NOVELTY ACT who moaned about sex and debauchery
InfinityNebula 5 months ago
@InfinityNebula LOL! You related to the Sylvers!? Prince is the biggest name in the world! Who is Leon Sylvers? 99.9 % of ppl dont even know who he is. I saw the unsung and just finished watching the Debarge one too. They had more success than the Sylvers aka wanna be Jackson 5. They had ONE song!! Prince not only produced but wrote and created many groups and artists. His resume is 10x more impressive. Sorry Leon didnt work out. "For You", he was 18!!!! Wrote and played every instrument on it.
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InfinityNebula 5 months ago
@pickzkickz Have you ever stopped and thought about PRINCE'S androgynous look?
Do you know what that was all about? Black artist did not begin to become androgynous until the 80's when Jew producers forced this on Black male acts like Prince and Michael Jackson , although Mj never wore tiger skin leggings or Bikini like Prince did-PRINCE SOLD HIS SOUL after the First recording For You because his label was about to drop him- Leon was about music and production and did not sell out~!
InfinityNebula 5 months ago
@InfinityNebula so you mean their dad just LEFT their mom with ALL those kids? isn't this similar to the Debarge's? wow. i bet he was sorry after they made it big.
musiqtube1 4 months ago
@musiqtube1 & @InfinityNebula,
Thanks to Olympia's daughter, Tyava, we learned that Mr. Sylvers DID return, reconciled with his family and gave his life to Christ before passing away several years ago they just didn't have time to cover it on UNSUNG.
dh1173 4 months ago 11
@InfinityNebula Are U serious? U really think Prince is overrated?
mraims2plez 3 months ago
Thumbs up if you've accidentally eaten a cookie robot.
JeppyWick 6 months ago
That was a great Unsung episode, the Sylvers were a forgotten group. Leon Sylvers wrote most of the hits for Solar Records.
alski999 6 months ago 11
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carlagirl7 6 months ago
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@alski999 I totally forgot that Leon co-wrote and produced for Shalamar ( Second Time Around)...If you listen to that song and you can "hear" The Sylvers singing it ...it would have been a great song for them.....Leon also wrote "And The Beat Goes On" for the Whispers....I can "hear" the Sylvers singing that one as well....I no you can't go back and change things but like Patricia said on Unsung..."When we left Leon, we lost sight of the vision".
carlagirl7 6 months ago
Unsung is an amazing show. So much I never knew about the Sylvers because when they were out I was a little girl but I loved listening to their music. Sad that the others were influenced to turn against their older brother who was the backbone of the group and was there to guide them after their father left them. Very sad what happened to Olympia. It did my heart good to see them standing behind their mother singing. With the few that were up there they sound great!
LYNNDIEPEE 6 months ago 3
when does the oldest sister leaves the group?
Redrumhydro 6 months ago
What ever happen to good songs like this? New school cannot compete with this. Everyone can enjoy this, nothing is about degradation, promoting a slave mentality, just a classy family and a good song. I love Disco!!!
Mymoonlightray 6 months ago
they sound just like the jacksons
mjlive25 6 months ago
It was a good episode on UnSung about them!!
BronxBoomer1976 6 months ago
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MICHAEL JACKSON IS A POSTER CHILD FOR EXPLOITATION IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY EVEN THOUGH HE HAD MILLIONS it was never really his MJ WAS ALWAYS IN DEBT WHICH IS WHY NEVERLAND WAS SOLD Look at the Billions MJ generated for Columbia and he ended up Broke with his home being taken and having to sell off his vIntage items
MICHAEL JACKSON PURCHASED THE BEATLES ELVIS AND DYLAN PUBLISHING which is what got him killed because JEWS could not stand a black owning publishing from white POPULAR artist
InfinityNebula 6 months ago
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The MUSIC INDUSTRY IS ABOUT EXPLOITATION OF PPL WHO DONT KNOW ABOUT THAT BUSINESS Its run by Mafia and other undesirables
THE SYLVERS LIKE THE JACKSON 5 MICHEAL JACKSON AND THE REST HAVE ALL BEEN EXPLOITED BY JEW MANAGERS AND KHAZAR RECORD LABELS
Its not nice but its the TRUTH ANYBODY WANNA REFUTE IT? THE JEWS CONTROL HIP HOP AND RAP AND THE CENTRAL BANKS WHICH IS RUN BY INTERNATIONAL BANKERS TRUTH MUST BE TOLD THE ROTHCHILDS CONTROL 90^ OF THE WORLDS WEALTH
EXPLOITATION=POWER
InfinityNebula 6 months ago
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This should wake ppl up about the Music industry I was a singer songwriter and that business is as cutthroat as it gets Im still involved in a lawsuit with a record label that has dragged on for several years with no end in sight
If I was to advise anyone like I did my daughter it would be to stay away from that business and record your own cd and sell it on line like many artist are doing there are a lot of homeless musicians out there that made millions for their record labels managers etc
InfinityNebula 6 months ago
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Saw Unsung GREAT expose
Always loved The Sylvers very honest and open interviews
Really demonstrates what the Music industry is all about and how it can take your SOUL It happens in every group those side affects of drugs and abuse
The Sylvers story is much like DeBarge without the Biracial issues
Did not know Foster and Ricky were in Jail or that Olympia was raped and drugged in LA very sad probably led to her psychological issues
thankfully things are turning out better for them
InfinityNebula 6 months ago
Sylvers
BeyondCapoStatus 6 months ago
I wish I knew who each one was, I only know a few, Edmund and the youngest one, can't wait for Unsung to come on tonight so I can watch
lrwsoreal 6 months ago
@lrwsoreal Pat, Angie, Charmaine, James, Ricky, Edmund, Leon, and Foster!
unclekipper 6 months ago
Good times...It's about FUN.
chrisradano 6 months ago
That could have been my family. I have 4 sister's and 3 brother's. Wow!
rimagirlme1 6 months ago
Like it!
rimagirlme1 6 months ago
"Like" if you've been watching The Sylvers on Youtube in preparation for their Unsung episode airing Aug 1, 2011!!!!!!!!!
carlagirl7 6 months ago 56
@carlagirl7 You know I have! :-) I just wish there were more videos available. "High School Dance," "Any Way You Want Me," "Mista Guitar Man" to name a few.
WayneInSF 6 months ago
@WayneInSF ....I hope if anyone has those videos, that they see your comment:)!!!.....
You know in the Unsung promo.... there is a clip of them in red sweaters with a big "S" on it singing "High School Dance"....and I am racking my brain trying to figure out what broadcast that performance is from....If its not reveal on Unsung, I hope some one on Youtube has it and will post it.
carlagirl7 6 months ago
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As soon as I started playing this, my husband says, "You're getting ready for Unsung,huh?" Then I look at the comments and you're saying the same thing. Hilarious!!
VideoVixen24 6 months ago 4
@VideoVixen24 ...LOL!!!!....Nothing like perfect time right!?!....Looking forward to this episode....totally hope that one day the peeps at TV One will make Unsung episodes available on DVD for those of us who are hooked......(This it the type of reality tv that I can get into).
carlagirl7 6 months ago
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I agree! It's one of the best shows on TV!! Finally it's here - it comes on tonight, and gonna have my popcorn and kleenex ready! *excited* Taking a cue from last week's Billy Preston, I wanna make sure I have something to wipe my eyes with.
VideoVixen24 6 months ago
@VideoVixen24 Can not wait.. I am so happy TV one listen to everyone's request for the Slyvers! Edmund was my favorite back in the day! The Dvr is already set!!!!
BeyondCapoStatus 6 months ago
@VideoVixen24 Ok.......Just watched 7pm airing UNSUNG: The Sylvers....I should have followed your lead and had kleenex available!!!!....They are an amazing family with an incredible story....For those of us on the west coast, I think it will re-air at 10pm....if you have not watched it you should...Bravo TV One for giving us this episode! I am an even bigger fan now more than ever!
carlagirl7 6 months ago
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It was EXCELLENT. I almost completely lost it when they told the story of what happened to the sister. It was SO tragic, but yet she kept going, only to end up being diagnosed with schizophrenia. And the way the group voted the eldest brother out - only to be taken MAJOR advantage of by their crooked manager. 50% of the groups hard earned money? Really? They survived SO many things, but yet still managed to be strong and keep their heads up. Truly a remarkable family.
VideoVixen24 6 months ago 2
@VideoVixen24 ...And that manager is beyond horrible...He took 50% of their earnings...50%!!!! and then proceeded to block them from performing because they wanted to fight the contract....I know they should have read the contract clearly before signing it.......but just the fact that this manager was so crass, arrogant and greedy to have even presented such a contract in which he takes half.... makes me sick!!!!
carlagirl7 6 months ago
@carlagirl7 It was a great episode but also a very sad one. I really appreciate The Sylvers now I think they been forgotten about due to them being overshadowed by the Jacksons but to me they were just as talented
RiP Edmound Sylvers Charmaine stay strong.....God be with you
1sotrue 6 months ago
@carlagirl7 Their story was sad and beautiful at the same time.
Corali1981 5 months ago
The Stand brought me here...
Flagg1991 6 months ago
The Sylvers had been overlooked for a long time since they were compared to the Jacksons in the 70's; and just when things were looking up for them they were overlooked again in the 80's with DeBarge, hopefully TV One's Unsung does a good job on them.
The1baddman 6 months ago
I hadn't heard this in a long time , R I P Edmund.
The1baddman 6 months ago
I would like to see Quest Crew boogie to this! :>)
rogerrrubin 6 months ago in playlist A PARTY 4U
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rogerrrubin 6 months ago in playlist A PARTY 4U
Great song. Beautiful family
miss09lauren 6 months ago
too funny havent heard this in forever...
momebear 6 months ago
I wish we still had a Soul Train...this is when people did real dancing!
Rudie29 6 months ago
Looks like Chris Brown, but he wasn't born yet
gupper83 6 months ago
By this year everyone danced the same. I remember that dance but No one had their own unique steps anymore like previous years.
jaime5429 6 months ago
o shittt this is chris brow hahah LoL
bruniito1503 6 months ago
The Sylvers on Unsung? I love that show! I can't wait to see it!
andrea81966 7 months ago
@andrea81966 I was wondering if they were going to do that...I didn't see it on the schedule -- but if so, I'm definitely checking it out!
Rudie29 6 months ago
I grew up with Soul Train so I remember this music. Much better than the music today in my opinion.
LessofmeMoreofJesus 7 months ago
Why are there only 236,837 views on this June 23, 2011--there should be at least a million by now and on everyone's playlist.
rogerrrubin 7 months ago in playlist A PARTY 4U
THe young singer has the same voice as Michael Jackson when he was young in the Jackson 5 !!
sacpelicancom 7 months ago
i love disco music.
jessalba2010 7 months ago
Per Angie Sylvers, the Sylvers Unsung episode will air 8-1-11 on TV ONE. If the date changes she will let us know...
COP20VOW 7 months ago 3
gotta love them days when music was MUSIC! and people just boogied down! and the fros! proud to be a wigger and married to a hot black man!
BAMBOO021311 7 months ago
It's a fro fest!
scarrmd 7 months ago
let me give you some advice my little disco queen: take a walk
MRORiverside 7 months ago
is the little one that jumps in MJ?opps nvm!
B3astM0deKyle 7 months ago
is the little one that jumps in MJ?
B3astM0deKyle 7 months ago
@B3astM0deKyle LOL, Little MJ!?
Suspiria10 7 months ago
R.I.P. Edmund...so hard to watch this...
masculine31 8 months ago
man, the 'fros are serious, and the ladies are super fine..great stuff..
dbd1353 8 months ago
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Suspiria10 7 months ago
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@dbd1353 I still wear my fro big and proud woman. Sometimes I wear no bra and let me cha chas bounce around.
Suspiria10 7 months ago
The Sylvers' hit #1 in Billboard, 5-15-76. Edmund Sylvers sang lead. He was the speakin' voice of Marlon Jackson, on the J5 cartoons. RIP, Edmund. God bless ya, for postin' it. Thanx!
DaveWollenberg 8 months ago
LOVE IT AND GREAT MUSIC!!!!
memphistenn77 8 months ago
This stuff is just too fuckin' go-oo-od!* There should be a million hit by now not a mere 225K...geez
rogerrrubin 8 months ago in playlist oldschoolstuff
thrumbs up if you are here becous you'v watched despicable me
THEDUTCHDUELISTS 8 months ago
@THEDUTCHDUELISTS How about you go back to school, first ?
herseIf 8 months ago