Rodriguez Live at AB - Ancienne Belgique

Rodriguez Live at AB - Ancienne Belgique, 04/05/2014

[@ivanvdk8276]

RIP Sixto Rodriguez. 08/08/2023. A legend has left us.

[@user-js7ek9oh3p]

The Greatest Songwriter never known... in his own country...!! A True Enigma and the Pure Essence of a Truly Humble Man... He made the World a better place without even trying or knowing... I was introduced to his music 30 years ago on a Thai island, by some South African backpackers that all knew all the words to all his songs, and just could not believe I was from Detroit and didn't know who "Rodriguez" was..!! I'm happy he was re-discovered, sad that he has left us, and regret never seeing him perform live... Twenty years after first hearing his haunting & intriguing voice/songs, I watched 'Searching for Sugarman' in a Spanish Cinema and realized that this was 'That Guy' from 'That Hut' who on 'That Night' blew me away and now I cry again, for we lost an incredible man.

[@danglybit1]

I went to his concert in Capetown just after the docie sugarman came out...A Swede needed a lift back to town...When I asked why so far to come to a concert...he replied he did not believe this story and needed to be in the crowd to be convinced.

[@Eddy3389]

A prophet unknown in his own town!!!

[@pedrojosegutierrezvelez5137]

Zenithhhhh high class men😊😎💪😎💪🕶️🕶️🕶️

[@hughtapson266]

I grew up as a youngster back in the 70's in South Africa on this man's music. Used his lyrics in English class for poetry at High School. I then went to the Military and it was even more popular then and right up until around 1995 we were all under the impression he had died of various reasons. He is an absolute icon and legend in South Africa. Probably more so than the likes of Elvis Presley. There is a South African band called Just Ginger in South Africa that do a cover of Sugar Man. Pretty much in his honor. Live on Rodriguez. You should have been the American icon. Shows you how important promoting, guidance and how crucial management is. Your music will live on. What a role model. Platinum as long as I can remember in SA. Love you, your demeanor, your absolute humbleness and the wisdom of your lyrics.

[@lindysutherland4563]

Hugh his is an incredible story. I've only just watched the doco and it blew my mind!!!

[@maria-teresainkila8744]

Oh that's so exciting! I need to admit I just found these songs. It's amazing! What a talented singer!

[@antipoderlaverdadaldesnudo9921]

Now, He is!

[@AapVanDieKaap]

In South Africa, he was one of music's biggest icons. And nobody could find him...

[@mmerege]

I knew Rodriguez through South African rock! He was something like a Mysterious Rider, some kinda Zorro. His music is simply amazing!

[@renierbasson210]

He was the soundtrack of our life in south africa , love you Buddy 🫶🏻

[@tobyjenner2924]

Im glad he finally got the recognition he deserves

[@grahamstuart6945]

Sent from another world to make us feel good! A true poet.

[@tonyburchell530]

BRILLIANT!

[@dizilizid8281]

You know what blows my mind even more than his beautiful music? The fact that he was 72 years old when he performed here. Holy Shit! I'm writing this in Feb 2023 and he is now 80 years old and still alive. What a fucking legend!

[@Maggie_n_Mitch23]

Yep kinda amazing happiness things happen , , , just totally warm enjoyment .

[@bendranski6882]

He died on 8 August 2023.

[@StereoPalto]

Rest in peace, Sixto. Thank you for everything. We will remember you forever.

[@christinewild8414]

Amazing artist, Great Musician. Hidden diamond tucked in the desert . Glad they found him. He deserves to be their after all the years that has been stolen from him plus all his Earnings...

[@christinewild8414]

They need to recover and Pay him back all those dues accumulated through those years of Fame that time forgot... He was the last person who knew how famous he was somewhere in another world..God bless his soul !!!

[@nsrp5676]

A living legend ... he should be inducted into the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame ... enough said

[@phillindsey9797]

Wouldn't that be amazing! Who could try and make it happen? I know he never caught on in the states way back when but people are learning his music now... just a fantasy I know but it would be such a beautiful thing.

[@MrDowntown45]

@@phillindsey9797 As a Rodriguez fan born in Cleveland I agree completely that he definitely should be inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.

[@agavemusicaz]

Amen!

[@ylekiote99999]

It will happen. But far too late.

[@bendranski6882]

He is a dead legend now.

[@DogPoool]

0:01 Climb Up On My Music 5:07 I wonder 9:09 Only good for conversation 13:25 Lucille 16:45 Sugar Man 22:35 Nice 'n Easy 25:50 This is Not a Song It’s an Outburst: Or, The Establishment Blues 29:25 Blue Suede Shoes 33:20 Crucify your mind 36:28 Can't Get Away 41:30 Rich Folks Hoax 45:12 I think of you 48:20 Inner city blues 52:05 Forget it

[@ethankost613]

THANKKKKK YOUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bb1111116]

58:48 You'd Like To Admit It 1:03:07 Learnin' the Blues 1:07:00 I'm going to live until i die

[@josemanuelbuitrongalindo3410]

❤

[@suebowman7258]

Thank you!

[@tdb517]

Do you know the names of the musicians?

[@marcopolocorona2405]

Buen viaje Sugar Man! Gracias por tu historia, música y poesía 👋 🎸

[@josephstratti52]

This guy gets your heart and mind with his unique voice and style

[@Maggie_n_Mitch23]

he gets my , Mind, Body, and Soul. happy and uplifted , , , just so very special .

[@MathieuWautelet-iy8su]

A wise man, a great singer! Thank you Sixto. ... God bless you !

[@MrMastaKenn]

Most humble and talented lyricist and musician

[@Redcrossdwarf]

Thankyou Colin McMahon (Zimbabwean Irish citizen, cousin of Theresa, nephew of Auntie Rita, Super Refrigeration engineer and friend) for introducing me to this soulful poet in the late 1980's. Bittersweet and deeply moving to hear of Rodriguez passing , i relive some extraordinarily good times. forever in my heart🍀

[@magalipoujouly3238]

And now, 8th august 2023, he is definitvely with all stars above us !! I regret non having discovered his music earlier !! such a great ARTIST ! i saw the docu on tv just a few days ago...and was astonished, amazed....What a life, a legend !!! I listen to him every day since...Thank you Mr Rodriguez for your contribution in this world, you have made so many people happy !

[@fordsrestorations970]

When only a few people control the music that everybody listen to , it is like mind control. While Rodriguez was a simple Carpenter those few people were making millions of dollars off of his music , and that is a great shame. In today's world common people can get a microphone and sing their song also--and be heard. Rodriguez music will now be heard around the world.

[@ildikovisolit8928]

Yes it will🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@portcitypersona]

I thank Netflix for adding 'Searching For Sugar Man". Without it, I would not have discovered him. At age 38, I thought I had heard everyone I was destined to listen to; but then I decide to watch this documentary last Thursday and fall in love with this genial genius and his poetry. So humble he is. I am so very happy he has now FINALLY caught on. It took our generation to accept him in North America because we are not from a time where a dude named Sixto Rodriguez, or just Rodriguez, would be shunned because he did not change his name to appease the masses i.e: Robert Zimmerman. It harkens back to Ricardo Valenzuela whom the record execs suggested a more WASPy name like Richie Valens. Thank you for your music. I have a favorite- Crucify Your Mind. That and other songs really speak to me. He is a poet on par with any of the singer-songwriters of the day.

[@scoutdog66]

I second that emotion! I saw him 1st on Netfix too! Big World we live in these days if youtube stays Free!

[@eland65]

He was the man here in south Africa in the 90's, when he finally got here in March 98 we all had THE party...

[@NatifuA]

Its so sad to think that at 38 musical discoveries are over, there's a whole world of old and new music waiting for you so you better keep searching

[@angelitakerlin359]

@@eland65 It was because of S Africa's love of his music that this wonderful artist was rediscovered and for that the music world is forever grateful.

[@jhesskeeptraveling]

Music is so universal. There's always another artist to listen too and Rodriguez is one of the best!!!!

[@moosjer]

I was there. Very thankful. Rest In Peace! x

[@TheDunkie]

The backing band did a wonderful job of enlarging his music as it wants to be enlarged! well done a true bunch of professionals a joy to watch:-)

[@SergDORNEL]

Yes very good déduction best comment

[@spyrogira1111]

I just discovered Rodriguez few weeks ago but I feel like He have been in my life all the time.. His words His modesty .. And musicians .. BIG BIG RESPECT .. Thank You

[@wazdarocsta]

The way he tickles that guitar... man what a legend! Honoured I got to see him in the flesh, even if it was just fleetingly!

[@vivianvanvuuren6285]

Love from South Africa

[@simonesmith6124]

He plays around the world now after the movie - but till never appreciated like we appreciate him - South Africa!

[@fjbaaj]

thanks to all of you guy for keeping him alive artistic wise is your gif to the rest of the world for that forever in my heart

[@kapaimana]

Hahahahahahaa maybe...yet his albums were issued in Australia and he toured there up to 1981. Australia, NZ, Botswanna and South Africa were his biggest markets. The demand was such that they even released a LIVE album in Australia... it was not released anywhere in the world. This was back in 1981.... so you might wanna reconsider who appreciated him. From watching the doco youd think he was only known in S.A. WRONG.!!!!

[@jojimbousagi5903]

Love Rodriguez and thank you all for keeping him alive 🙏

[@Cloxxki]

Damn you guys for not finding him 20 years earlier! ;-)

[@Cloxxki]

It's crazy enough he was still working construction for so long after the 1998 comeback. So he was found but still didn't break through the way he did now. The legend the movie created on top of the articles and forums is of course bringing him beyond South Africa now. But what about word of mouth after 1998? Did publications like Rolling Stone just leave this one hanging?

[@Eddy3389]

He will be inducted in the rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.

[@simonesmith6124]

This great musician saw the light of fame a million moons ago in South Arica. We appreciated his massive talent then and still do. you all lost out on his magic for years and nearly killed this great talent.

[@johnnyfrancis6165]

Thank you Sixto for all your great songs and may your name live on forever. RIP

[@leMUrian023]

"So con-convince your mirror As you've always done before Giving substance to shadows Giving substance ever more." Rest in Peace. Wise man.

[@barryjohnson2865]

I am so glad he has a good band, playing with heart, sounding authentic, and Rodriguez sounds his best!

[@frankiestatonmusic]

Band is cooking and I am so happy for SUGARMAN !!!!!!!!

[@lovemercygrace]

Yes, this man has not reached his age living a charmed life & needs help & support on stage. And as hungry as the crowd is to see & hear him on stage, such is his enthusiasm to be up there finally singing his songs to the world.

[@dingodaithi]

I found the Sugarman today, one day too late. Story of my life. RIP❤

[@alfredoibarra4592]

I am the same, always one day too late.

[@tinahorkan]

Love him, saw him here in Sydney a couple of years ago, and he gave us the best concert despite failing health and eyesight, bless.

[@normfaner9894]

I just recently discovered him. His music is great! It's good that he got the recognition and belated royalties that his daughters hopefully will get.

[@MistyBee1]

Wow. That's a great band backing him up. Strong performance!

[@francois330]

Really too bad that the band musicians are not credited !!

[@arthurrobb6148]

Aah man,Rodriguez is an absolute legend.

[@Maggie_n_Mitch23]

The Biggest , , , if ever a multi-Oscar winning movie was there to be made ? , , , makes me WONDER 🤔

[@user-fp1wd2hm3k]

Hello from Russia. Watched the movie (in search of sugar man ) I've never heard a song by Rodriguez, so I listen to it with you and enjoy it.

[@cartersm57]

Started listening to his music in the 70's and have had the tape, record, cd and now the mp3's... Still play a few of my favourites on the guitar!

[@seant873]

What a concert! I love every songs in this concert.

[@Maggie_n_Mitch23]

every one to me is a masterpiece , , he cant better that ( the next one starts ) and it is !! just gets better n better , best wave ever caught .

[@slyarsenal]

Rodriguez, a treasure buried deep in a time capsule

[@gezdodd8370]

Watched the documentary, what a crazy life,what a nice guy too. Someone owes him a lot of money!!!

[@jamalquanfouh1338]

+Gez Dodd yes illuminati ,and they killed who found him

[@QuentyNod]

what u mean ?

[@dmanwoowoo4366]

I think he means that the guy who made the documentary has since died.

[@ericstrada3260]

He doesn't care, that's what makes him so unique.

[@bellabits1]

Zimerman

[@Redraver9]

Sounds like he did 45 years ago ! What a master!

[@antoinebabyharrycalaway7376]

I seen him last night live and he was amazing

[@ikjaufanyau]

@@antoinebabyharrycalaway7376 Where ?

[@abelincoln5698]

well shit this is great! Rodriguez deserves to have his songs heard . This band is outstanding

[@Deontjie]

He also deserves to have his royalties paid to him by that thief, Clarence Avant.

[@josephcasey6359]

Rodriguez should legally adopt that lead guitarist, so he would be onstage with him all the time.

[@Cloxxki]

He has a band in every country and barely rehearses with them. No traveling band. I suppose he doesn't want the responsibility. And he shouldn't, as he just gives away his money like a rapper spends it on you know what. And if you can such bands everywhere, why bother having your own and lock those musicians down? He won't tour forever, sadly.

[@TheCulturalCompass]

I thought this guitarist was more into being a superstar than playing with the sensitivity and with Rodriguez that the songs require. I endured him because I love Rodriguez sooooooo

[@lillianserrato7809]

Such a genius so poetic so timeless . Thank you Mr Rodriguez for your talent . 🎼🎵🎤🎸

[@dizilizid8281]

Jim Morrison was always known as the Electric Poet. But I think Rodriguez was the GOAT of electric poetry. My god, this mans lyrics seem to be from a different realm. He's just out of this world! Funny how he had the greatest respect and following here in South Africa. America didn't want him. It took a South African to find him after years of being lost. His daughter is even married to one of those South African dudes... How lucky is he. Just absolutely incredible. What a Story!!! What a LEGEND! An Enigma!

[@danglybit1]

We were in a mental transit zone with all the politics and conscription..2 day train rides, treated like scum in the army and sent off 3000km fm home...but we have music and dope!

[@fallarioadejaro4543]

Incredible Man, Incredible Artist, Incredible Destiny! You are a true genious and your humility and simplicity are the marks of your Greatness. I am happy to know you, you have a so unique Presence, Charisma and sense o Humour... Thank you for being!

[@sol7602]

Me emociona escucharle, me revuelve el sentir por que es genuino, natural. Es un genio desaprovechado que hemos tenido la gran suerte de poder conocer. Al menos ahora tiene el reconocimiento merecido, eses que deberia haber tenido desde siempre. Gracias Sr. Rodriguez por existir y hacerme sentir como si tubiese veinte años. Es Usted un genio

[@joseantoniogallegoperez937]

Es un genio y un ser humano enorme grande Rodríguez para siempre tu música es ya leyenda para futuras generaciones.

[@Leondepaco]

this man! is a genius!

[@japan906]

“I know it’s the drinks, but keep tracking.” Oh, what a night captured here. Hope and relationships refueled.

[@BrianBaileyedtech]

If ever someone deserved a couple of encores like the ones at the end of this show, it is Rodriguez! Couldn't happen to a more deserving guy!

[@jamiecouanis7236]

Great concert from a great artist.thanks Rodriguez

[@johnrichardson1796]

That was truly astonishing, WOW ❤️

[@Neytiri...]

Rodriguez is the best! Great pleasure to watch full concert. Thanks a lot!

[@BBsound.76]

Kasno sam saznao za čovjeka , ali me toliko obradovao i oduševio da se osjećam kao da ga poznajem cijeli zivot Svoj! Genije

[@Bewunderer]

Merci Seb ! Grâce à toi j'ai découvert cette perle brute !

[@tombombadill22]

What a terrific concert, and great backing band!

[@user-uh8qd6eo5l]

RIP for this Angel…

[@sahilprashar567]

The greatest musician of all time

[@simonesmith6124]

They are already changing the way your songs sound. We love you the man of the streets of Detroit, who sings from his heart. Come home our friend, to your soul in South Africa.

[@EliasMartiR]

Superb arrangements and amazing staging!!!!

[@chun7061]

this band is good and solid, giving a modern tone and feel for his great songs

[@glennchaisson4792]

What a helpful, loving , generous, and kind hearted soul. His life is quite a story. I'm sure he has his riches, RIP Sixto. His daughters have so much to be proud of. I am adding "I Wonder" to my set list and can't wait for people to ask me if I wrote that.... They will have to hear his story and he will gain another fan posthumously.

[@isolatedstrings]

Love to see that Belgium also loves him back. Come to India please.

[@MistyBee1]

Greetings from Belgium!

[@TheCoqguy]

What a beautiful man, such a terrible loss of a beautiful soul, you will live on in our hearts Sixto, God Bless you.

[@meyratbrigitte3793]

une voix en mode majeur, comme sa vie... quel bonheur!

[@zibabird]

Thank you, shared!

[@mariviburgos1466]

El mejor poeta y músico del mundo no te has vendido te robaron los Racistas las buenas personas como tú siempre ganan eres el Mejor

[@themightycelestial]

Sounds great! Absolutely great!

[@marcelomichelato964]

Super músico , pessoa de outra galáxia , está nós presenteando ,simplesmente de passagem ✌🏻 obrigado 🙏🏻

[@awnimohamed1093]

Sugar man, won't you hurry Cause I'm tired of these scenes For a blue coin won't you bring back All those colors to my dreams Silver magic ships you carry Jumpers, coke, sweet Mary Jane Sugar man met a false friend On a lonely dusty road Lost my heart when i found it It had turned to dead black coal Silver magic ships you carry Jumpers, coke, sweet Mary Jane Sugar man you're the answer That makes my questions disappear Sugar man cause I'm weary Of those double games l hear Sugar man Sugar man, won't you hurry Cause I'm tired of these scenes For a blue coin won't you bring back All those colors to my dreams Silver magic ships you carry Jumpers, coke, sweet Mary Jane Sugar man met a false friend On a lonely dusty road Lost my heart when i found it It had turned to dead black coal Silver magic ships you carry Jumpers, coke, sweet Mary Jane Sugar man you're the answer That makes my questions disappear

[@kariskogstadlita8085]

Thank You 💝

''But don't bother to buy insurance 'cos you've already died'' Rest in peace Sixto.

[@TINA-ANGEL]

RIP RODRIGUEZ....PLAY FOR ME IN HEAVEN MAN

[@fabrisoto]

Fantatastic.

[@rastafarijan7411]

What a pure Legend!!!!

[@thomasmuller7021]

Is that Sixto Rodriguez...???? Wow to see his comeback and make concerts like that. Hehe Im so happy to see him finally do his thing. He still seems a bit stiff but for sure hes gonna loose up once he gets a bit more of that sweet sunshine in his face.

[@bowlineobama]

Thank you for posting this concert video.

[@darkoacimovic1713]

Beautiful! One of the best concerts I ever saw! ;D Thanks!

[@realunreal5218]

After all, he´s back, finally,,,,, after all those years of hard working just a bit late, but great artist came back

[@Nina-ob7ks]

Real Unreal not too late, in my opinion. Rodriguez's story is a tragedy perpetuated by fraud, and it becomes a masterpiece expose extraordinare because of the time and the suffering. Rodriguez's story is a perfect simile of the state our world is in. Expose the fraud to live ( not to imply that he did the exposing or that he wasn't living the whole time).

[@spyrogira1111]

and Fender Mustang.. again.. I've goosebumps everytime when I hear it..

[@oscarblancog.9136]

Gran artista Rodríguez

[@hannaparu]

Awww, I love it sooo much!

[@danh367]

"I know it's the drinks you can finish that one... no we come here for the spirit of Rock and Roll" Rodriguez

[@hoorano]

If there's one song I would like for Rodriguez to sing and perform, I would be "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."

[@kevinkenyon4078]

He did work on my house once in Michigan didnt know who he was till I seen a sixty minutes documentery . Nice guy

[@mariviburgos1466]

Me quito el sombrero Mito

[@MS-in3sl]

Sixto got the Jimi Hendrix Experience backing him up here

[@gbenz6494]

Just an amazing singer song writer

[@Egilsonegilson]

Just awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@glendyrojas5523]

Los versos de la cancuon del elegido de sulvio Rodríguez le quedan bien a este Señor un ser excepcional. De otra galaxia

[@joemcclone9779]

Love the bass playing, understated but totally solid!🤘

[@bridgelee8051]

It's a beautiful person and musician

[@jdavis417]

That's the best sounding Jaguar I've heard in a while.

[@lougee9210]

I have to go see this guy in San Diego for sure! He'll be in my part of town in 08/2018!

[@MrShogun25]

Absolutely Mind Blowing........

[@joaooliveiraecunha]

How come this great music had never seen the lights of fame before?

[@saringaclose]

HES SO UNDERRATED WE LOVE HIM IN SOUTH AFRICA

[@vkrs137]

you should watch the film about him! It's called searching for sugar man

[@alvaroramirez8911]

He's last name don't help him back in the 70's, hard times in Amarica

[@danielduque5962]

I agree

[@Cloxxki]

His. But I agree, for a genuis singer-songwriter he didn't pick his stage name right. Had he been "Sixto", his life might not have been close to the same.

[@ildikovisolit8928]

Thank you❤❤❤❤❤

[@kalsifher]

Sublime!!

[@anna-santalopez453]

Mexiconos en el mundo Tenemos el don ser creativos Sixto Rodriguez aun no aver nasido en mexico Puedo sentir el picante en su voz y en la guitarra

[@hoorano]

The guitar solos makes his songs more complete. The guitarist in this concert is good, but I would like to see and hear Eric Clapton play with Rodriguez. A legend and belated legend on the same stage would be awesome.

[@Cloxxki]

I'd love to hear genuine opinion on Rodriguez' music from legends like Clapton and Dylan. Clapton often seems game to play with others. Lots of pure rythm guitar work in Mark Knopler's band on charity gigs. Yeah, I'd love for Rodriguez to get a few more recordings and gigs with peers. Life's been hard on him. Perhaps harder than rock 'n roll would have been. But him mind is still gentle, humble and sharp and we can only be thankful of that.

[@BrianBaileyedtech]

Love it! Know the story. Saw the movie. Have been to South Africa - and Detroit. This man is a LEGEND!