Rodriguez: First performance in Africa, crowd goes crazy

[@irathompson1665]

So many incredible aspects to this story but the fact that Sixto didn't become bitter or turn to a destructive lifestyle when he didn't get the fame he so deserved is a deep lesson for everyone.

[@hospice8896]

Damn right

[@timmyrushton9203]

well said. 🙂

[@charlesclark7350]

Probably the finest comment Ive ever heard about another human in my life. I watched "Searching for Sugar Man" and was floored by this man's story. RIP Sixto Rodriguez

[@charlesclark7350]

Oh by the way I'm not exactly a spring chicken. 70 year old Vietnam veteran.

[@anattablue]

he just didn't care about fame in the first place

[@LPJack02]

RIP Sixto Rodriguez (July 10, 1942 - August 8, 2023), aged 81 You will be remembered as a legend.

[@SinaMuscarina]

❤

[@dennisminer7952]

Glen Campbell died August 8, 2017. Two greats... RIP...I just realized they were both 81 years old when they passed. Sixto's musical path may have been very different if Glen or somebody had put Rodriguez on their TV show. Glen Campbell loved working with other talent but then the world probably wouldn't have had the Sugarman Story. What a life!

[@RazPerignon]

Cool I got the same birthday

[@tj3859]

Oh man I didn’t know he passed. Damn. God Speed Buddy.

[@jeokagem8002]

Oh no!!! That's so very sad to hear!!! As we get older, we lose more and more of our icons! 😞 That is life! "Coffin-dust is the fate of every...one".

[@davelungart]

My heart has just broken! I heard the rumours he was dead when I was a teenager; I was elated when they "found him"; I was there when he walked out onto that stage in Johannesburg! His music inspired me so much, as did his message! Rest In Power Sixto Rodriguez

[@dennisminer7952]

Wow!! We had him as kids in Detroit and never knew. My Mom was a fantastic undiscovered songwriter. Very creative. Relatives asked at her funeral why nobody thought to connect her with Motown...no clue. We were right there! I'm just glad you guys got Sixto. He is amazing. What a legacy.

[@AI-Consultant]

what his best 3 pop catchy tunes we should look at

[@tushardolas4637]

Could you please tell me the song name - it didn't work out, but ever doubt, hiw i felt about you...

[@davelungart]

@tushardolas4637 the song is "Forget It"

[@HasufelyArod]

You're South African? I'd like to know your story and your perspective.

[@skollieopcrimi9900]

I WAS THERE! One of the BIGGEST moments of my life! Grew up Rodriguez as an 'underground' singer that EVERYBODY loved (young-klan, grannies, pareent etc name it, all singing along. We used to belt out his songs too in protest when we were too young & wise to understand the difference. I didn't know that he didn't know he was our hero... I just thought he was one of the ultimate songwriters that changed my life & I would never ever ever even imagine that he could be on a stage in front of me! What a ride... here's to words & the ancient tunes that comes to us from other shores reminding us of some home somewhere and makes us forget that we are all going through some sort of displacement on this earth

[@Tcchamp5877]

I grew up about 500 miles from Detroit and never heard of Rodriguez..Your summation is beautifully put about this great artist and life in general and how his beautiful music inspired you and millions on the other side of the world. We wonder how and why this man wasn't recognized in his own country let alone around the world. Maybe it was meant to be your anthem and inspiration that helped start a movement. We'll never know the reason but maybe Rodriguez was that bright light for only a few to see..

[@MrTimesetter]

His first words to the crowd..."Thanks for keeping me alive..."

[@johnjones4825]

you know, of course, that the rumours went around that he had died from various causes? He was most surprised at the stories...

[@jeokagem8002]

I think he was referring to keeping him, the musician, alive(?). Rodriguez is a Hispanic American and he was almost completely obscure in America; nobody knows his name and nobody knows his music but in SA (and I believe, to a much lesser extent, in Australia and NZ too?) he has been an absolute cult hero since the late 60's.

[@johnjones4825]

Even now, after all this time, that concert remains with me. The crowd went crazy, it was such a privilege to see him live. Yes, you are right, he is an absolute hero to those of us that grew up with his music, not least because us "white" people opposed apartheid, and his music was partly a symbol of that opposition.

[@noeloakes890]

Jeoka Gem , we knew about him in Australia long before the South Africans got the first copy of Cold fact but there is no doubting the greater significance and impact his music had in SA. Oh yeah, your Rugby team sux......

[@jeokagem8002]

Noel Oakes - I believe you are correct bud; I read about this a long time ago but, if I'm not mistaken, the first album was bought in New York by a Kiwi and it made it's way to Oz soon after(?) ... but I'm not sure about the exact sequence any more (it's been a while since I read that article). Well, if you're referring to our recent record (since the Black government took over) think about this: no team can survive too long against another international team with essentially 13 men on the field; sh*t like the affirmative action quota, which is imposed by the SA government on the Springboks, would hamstring ANY team, in ANY sport(?). AND... despite all that, AND being absent from the WC for almost half of it's existence, we are second ONLY to the Kiwi's! What do you say about that? Not to mention, that ON YOUR OWN SOIL, the Wallabies, who couldn't even beat the Boks without a crooked, now banned and disgraced for the rest of his life, Kiwi referee!!?? I wouldn't talk about "SUX" if I were you, dude; just enjoy the game and stop flinging sh*t coz you inevitably get some on you too!? Cheers! ;-))

[@jasonparker5746]

I'm from the United States and didn't know about Rodriguez until a couple weeks ago. It's amazing how Rodriguez was bigger than Elvis in South Africa, but went unrecognized in the United States! I'm glad my English class was tasked with writing an essay on Sixto; otherwise, I would have never discovered this lyrical legend!

[@chezik100]

As a kid growing up in South Africa the 70's there were many bands/performers that i thought i'd never get to see but i eventually i did. Queen, Rod Stewart, U2, The Rolling Stones (stones was a life dream) but when Rodriquez walked out on stage i cried. And watching this video still makes me cry. He changed the way so many of us thought. He gave us a voice and the oppression in our country and i will be forever grateful to him for that. Viva Rodriquez, Viva.

[@craigbritz1684]

what oppression? He arrived long after apartheid, nowdays you have the oppression of a bankrupt ANC Govt.

[@peach495]

@@craigbritz1684 Apparently you don't know the story. Rodriuez released the LP in 1970 & was promptly ignored here in the U.S. but became a national anthem for those fighting apartheid in S. A. He was more popular than Elvis there and everyone thought he was dead.

[@craigbritz1684]

Its true he was very popular and everyone, including myself thought that he had committed suicide but his music was never an anthem for those fighting apartheid.@@peach495

[@peach495]

@@craigbritz1684 I'm not from S.A. so I guess the documentary is complete bullshit?

[@woodfinchcrafts7267]

@@peach495 Of course. Besides "I wonder how many of you have had sex" - thats all the local bobbejane do the whole time.

[@juanpass]

When I saw the movie, this was the best part. No one believed he was alive, and even when they saw him on the scene, nobody was sure ... but he began to sing ... and the magic appeared and the certainty that it was him. Awesome and incredible story. Greetings from Mexico.

[@pierpyperry]

He opens the show with an amazing phrase. After all that talking about him being dead committing suicide and after almost 30 years of silence he says: "Thanks for keeping me alive". I can't imagine a better opening, it shows all the gratitude, respect and joy of such a human being facing others happy and cheerfull human beings, all said with a bit of irony and double sense that makes the situation less serious and tragic. What a genious and what a lovely person he is!

[@ericfelds6291]

Beautiful comment

[@docchicken245]

It's a wonderful phrase with many layers, he's a damn poet

[@micperez819]

There is nothing more uplifting than when a pure soul is appreciated

[@FreedomFighter2112]

One of the most incredible stories that I've ever heard in my life.

[@djpete2009]

Me too. I cannot even bear to watch it a second time.

[@maxbrown8665]

Face your fears and blast through them to the other side!

[@talons74]

It made me believe in fairy tales again, lol. Unbelievable.

[@MrKenichi22]

FreedomFighter2112 indeed, I couldn't believe at first but it was incredible. I fell in love with his music then and there. on the flight to Japan.

[@maxebeen14]

And what's about the story How I Met Your Mother?

[@theworldafter1681]

Probably one of the most beautiful moments in the history of music.

[@Voodoochil111111]

I think I cry everytime I watch this. The crowds reaction as soon as he starts singing is beautiful.

[@jentreurnich9500]

Me too!!!

[@yogaamoryespiritualidad9383]

Me toooooo

[@coconuthead8484]

🧢

[@deidrewall277]

Me too😢😢😢

[@sportsfanivosevic9885]

I want to thank the people of South Africa, without them this man's music would have faded into obscurity.

[@Mariusmjvr]

He will live with us forever.

[@tj3859]

Great Point. Best Documentary I ever watched.

[@edmerc92]

As a Detroit native - whose city/country inexplicably ignored this man - I couldn't agree more.

[@anderssigfeldt335]

Yuo har To thank the Swedish docoment pruducer for Searching för Suger Man 1h 26min Anders Sweden Gothenburg

[@petermitchelmore2592]

Exactly. Without that, I would never have heard of Sixto Rodriguez who was a genius.

[@marc78501]

Hollywood couldn't have written this story.

[@peach495]

They should make a motion picture about him.

[@mindbrix]

Searching for Sugar Man (2012) - IMDb

[@peach495]

@@mindbrix That's a documentary about him. Not the same as a movie.

[@martincarstensen8527]

ikr

[@shoeflaps]

@@peach495 - "documentary" He'd been massive in Australia for years before this. They played it all down for the movie. People were aware, South African fans had made the trip to see him on Australia/New Zealand tours.

[@antman8887]

"Hate is too powerful an emotion to waste on someone you don't like." R.I.P. Sixto Rodriguez, August 8, 2023.

[@HasufelyArod]

For this reason I avoid videos from certain creators, like Ellen Degeneres and Dhar Mann like the plague. I let the stupid reptiles devour themselves.

[@MariaValencia-ho4vu]

I am so glad he got to be on that stage receiving all the love and recognition he deserved, RIP Sixto 😢

[@debbraitberg6587]

I saw him 3 times in Australia, just so incredibly wonderful and a completely humble guy. He was blown away that people remembered every single word of his songs ❤️

[@Randalltec]

all I have to say ...South Africans have good taste for music.

[@SpoonsInDaHouse]

He was just as popular in Australia as well..... But the doco was African made so we didn't get a mention :'-(

[@wabloWattsy]

Huda Fukfartd not forgetting that he'd played in Australia a few years before, which would pretty much make the "story" of the documentary 70% untruths.

[@rockyracoon3233]

@@SpoonsInDaHouse True. He played in Australia in 1979 and again in 1981.

[@Torsade101]

@@SpoonsInDaHouse Agreed. Searching for sugarman really touched me as an aussie. I grew up with him

[@wilcoxwilcox3272]

😂 Thank you ♥

[@MartinJonesOfficial]

The best documentary I've ever seen, I was an emotional wreck when he got on that stage. Bless him and his beautiful music.

[@Crave88evarC]

The love that the crowd shows rodriguez is making me cry of happiness. Beautiful, beautiful South Africans. Love you people.

[@sharonneethling5468]

Love from South Africa💕

[@TheFairyintheFishBowl]

Ditto! ❤❤❤

[@Crave88evarC]

@@TheFairyintheFishBowl

[@Mariusmjvr]

He is with us, forever.

[@kirstymoss9810]

I live in Cape town South Africa, ice been listening to Rodriguez' since I was 12 , beautiful . He' really is the definition of a legend .

[@Zellewood]

I watched a Movie about Sugar Man in 2012. I was impressed by the incredible story of a unique person. After that, I watched this movie several more times and listened to the singer's music. I must say that thanks to the film, I got to know South Africa better. South Africa has been through different times. A very beautiful country. I dream of visiting Cape Town. I'm from Russia. With best wishes. :-)

[@AntonioRodriguez-vz7dm]

❤❤❤❤preciosa definicion

[@kevintripp777]

I recall being in South Africa on business in the mid 80's and someone tried to tell me Rodriguez was as big and popular as any artist: even the Stones or Beatles. I thought they were crazy until I saw Searching for Sugarman. Fantastic.

[@wilcoxwilcox3272]

😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@lelalocke1213]

Yes, the documentary on HBO did that…such a shame Motown let him down

[@justingriffin2546]

Rodriguez was big in Australia and new Zealand also....we were so happy that sth Africa found him again, such a gift.

[@KevinHallSurfing]

He was indeed. The underground and surf scene especially loved him out here.

[@Nevi234]

"Thanks for keeping me alive" what a legend

[@charlesclark7350]

Amen to that rip Sixto

[@joshuadowling8778]

Just curious. How does " Sixto" translate in English?

[@lorrainamarro4655]

Don't think any live performance has ever made me cry like this one has. Such an incredible story. ❤

[@pranrammanhor1884]

Greatest story ever told. Humble human being. I'm also a proud South African 💓🇿🇦

[@jyotinarsai366]

Grew up in South Africa, listening to the brilliant lyrics of Coldfact Rodriguez in the 80s, I knew every word to all his songs!!!!

[@juan54321]

one the most beautiful stories ever

[@samcraven7688]

Lem, Polish Sci Fi writer?

[@josephniepce7887]

Ye, why not, in comment section you could also meet Adolf Hitler, Leo Da Vinci, Marilyn Monroe or Henry James. Welcome in the internet.

[@mathilde5776]

Stanisław Lem the most

[@Diveenanaidoo]

Rest in Peace Sugar Man Rodriguez. Cold Facts you are and will always be a Legend. Love from South Africa

[@queenfan45]

This is basically the closest thing to finding out Elvis was still alive.

[@markhenry6622]

Better, I think, than that, to his fans.

[@gavinmckillop8006]

Elvis is dead?

[@jahnkaplank8626]

this story is better than that

[@markhenry6622]

For the South Africans it was much better than that. They like Elvis, they loved Rodriguez

[@Flex__365]

South Africa, thanks for your love🙏

[@desireewatson4587]

He was the soundtrack of my youth. I was at this concert and as that well known, (to South Africans) slippery bass line started the whole audience levitated to their feet and didn't sit down again until the end of the show. It was indescribable!

[@benzykaram]

This is a real genuine moment shared between an artist and his fans. The love in this room fills my eyes with tears. I wish I were there.

[@LennyJohnson5]

Such a moving story. I saw him with a South African mate of mine in Bristol's Colston Hall a few years back; he was helped onto stage by his daughters - I suspect a life of hard labour has taken its toll - but when he opened his mouth and sang he sounded exactly as he does on record. His recognition and success is so deserved, and I hope he enjoys it for many years to come.

[@Robi6942]

I WAS AT THIS CONCERT!! We had heard so many stories for so many years about how he had killed himself, that I think half the crowd wasn't sure if it was REALLY him or not !! GREATEST MOMENT OF OUR LIVES WHEN HE WALKED OUT - as you can see from the video!

[@petenrita]

cool.

[@omaravila3740]

Victor B Same here

[@jodeeb.6496]

I'd have given anything to be there .. Had to be AMAZING.. CRYING WATCHING.. Thank God for the doc.

[@suesjoy]

It’s the most magical story I’ve ever heard. I’m so in love with this man! Omg. Just discovered him today. I took a cab on my way to my guitar lesson across town in Taipei, Taiwan. A 30 minute cab ride. The cab driver said: “listen to this!” I was blown away. He showed me on his phone the soundtrack to Searching for Sugar Man. I watched it a few hours ago. I’m just blown away and can’t stop listening to him. I think he is a living prophet- and his mission was to free SA from apartheid. He really is their savior.

[@yomama9567]

Nice. I hope things are good...

[@christopherchapman6226]

I first heard his songs when I lived in Johannesburg in 1976 whilst working out of Mauritius. Played them over and over again as I thought they were magical. Then years later when flying on a long haul came across the movie which just made my year that did. Never forget Sixto.

[@joelewishenry7886]

This is beautiful - It moved me to tears

[@Bix12]

me, too

[@ChadTimblin]

Me too :)

[@abadplanner1]

Me too

[@Joe_Gunn]

I'm an American but I wish I was at this concert, just for the energy. Imagine after all those years having Rodriguez come to your country and play this show.

[@komradepistoff6584]

Sadly, he'd be at risk of being thrown out of the US by your president-elect and all his slimy toadies.

[@JB-bc9nm]

R.I.P Sixto Rodriguez : July 10, 1942 - August 8, 2023. Thank you for spreading your gift around the world!

[@user-ld7uj9pv8e]

Such a beautiful man. In Australia, I followed him in the 70s. Loved his voice.

[@musicbyprophet]

Did anyone else tear up watching this? It's amazing how much power music can have

[@jentreurnich9500]

Watched it so many times and just bawled my eyes out each time!!! Such an incredibly moving story

[@hospice8896]

Yes, the power of music is overwhelming. This story is exceptional. It makes me cry regularly

[@annstar4306]

❤️

[@annstar4306]

Yes I teared up ,his story is with honesty and truth and a missing man came back yo life i ❤️❤️❤️❤️rr ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@noellaughton8613]

Every Time...

[@ravenblue7805]

I was fortunate enough to attend a small and intimate concert in Sydney, Australia in 1981. Rodriguez was unforgettable.....a sublime poet whose lyrics are timeless. I love him and his art.♥️🎶✊🏽

[@tonyfernandes6978]

I live just up the road from this venue - When he came 'home' in 1998 it was like a hero's welcome. As a South African I was just so glad that the world could also experience this master genius. He was right up there with The Beatles & co....Rodriguez however remains the most talented of the lot - I have listened to Cold Fact over 1000 times over past 40 years. Thank you Rodriguez for liberating your people!

[@bsolifeinhell]

Tony, I am a 54 yr young American. I saw the Doc. "Searching 4 Sugarman" just after it came out. IT BLEW MY MIND !! I Have since then Watched it Numerous ×'s and explored ALL his music. He is WITHOUT QUESTION a GENIUS of many Talents !! So Powerful are the Lyrics - It's a Pleasurable Mind-Fuck !!! I am Thankful to Have *All this Awesome - Heartfelt AFFECTION for ALL RODRIGUEZ has given Me (with all he has done "at 1st w/O knowing") I will Listen for Ever On !!!!

[@mikepanaino3984]

increable doesn't explain it......play 1st verse of "I Wonder" .....and tell me you don't sing along....

[@chezik100]

As a teenager in the 70's we listened to him more than just about anyone else. i think they even mention in teh movie that he outsold the Beatles here didn't they? I didn't know anyone my age that didn't have Cold Fact.

[@mrnobody4237]

From a Glastonbury vet, it would top any other act I've ever seen there if Sixto Rodriguez was having "I Wonder" sang back to him from the crowd on the main stage. I only watched the documentary recently, and now I'm hooked, just got goose bumps all over again watching the reaction of the fans who'd always loved him, watching him singing, after they'd all been told (you know what, I won't spoil it) What a fella. And thanks for the music.

[@leeroydale37]

mr michael eavis, please please make this happen

[@neilanderson7721]

This is a moment I'll cherish for the rest of my life. Watch the moment when he start's singing and they recognise his unique voice ...perhaps the greatest reunion of all time!

[@Purplefishish]

I saw him in Denmark and all my childhood memories of growing up in South Africa, with his music as my life´s inspiration, but believing that he was dead. I cried from the moment he walked onto the stage - it ws pure magic to see him

[@c.c.lilford2916]

'Thanks for keeping me alive' Rest in Peace Rodriguez. 😢💜

[@headkarma]

RIP Sixto. What an incredible journey life took you on, and thank you for all of the wonderful music. #legend

[@tonybrock5288]

I'm a white South African now in my 60's and this brings tears to my eyes. We love this guy. I had no idea about politics and race when I was a kid. If I disrespected anyone I just got a smack - and that was good! I didn't see his music as political or things that people see in his music these days. It just had deep soul and deep honesty and that is what really moved us and why we love him...

[@c_sal]

This hits harder now 😢😭💔💔💔🕊 Rest in peace, Sugar Man.

[@frankiedon5221]

The last and best music story ever told! Fair play to South Africa and the people that never let the great man be forgotten ❤

[@o8thman812]

Many great memories of his brilliant songs. My fellow Australians loved him too. Everyone in my circle of friends knew his music. Near tearing up watching this, longing that simpler better time...

[@ScottMurphydeafmelody]

Lovely to see the love and acceptance Rodriquez and the people of Africa were able to create and deeply bond over. This is the power of music. Very moving. RIP Rodriquez.

[@antonopperman3126]

He deserves much more recognition

[@marcelwilliamson7384]

Thank you South Africa for knowing what everyone else missed In Canada where I Live We never got the opportunity to hear this great music

[@billybobwombat2231]

We knew and loved him in Australia in a similar manner, we knew were he was and had him over for a few concerts in the 80s 🤙🦘

[@rekhakhanna5008]

@@billybobwombat2231 only two and never heard again.. Africans gave us this legend

[@billybobwombat2231]

@@rekhakhanna5008 cold fact

[@odinp]

I grew up on Rodriguez's music in the 70's and 80's in Australia. True genius, listening to him sure brings back memories.

[@rockyracoon3233]

odinp. A lot of peeps don't know of Rod's popularity in Australia as well as SoAf!👍

[@234cheech]

i just found out about this dude today shame on the ppl of america shame on them

[@kerrylord2576]

Did you see him at the festival in upper hunter in 81,he flew in in a hellicopper and played with his guartar and I think we were all expecting him to be louder and bigger as he was so humble and quite for such a big festival, I have been listening since before then I had his music since I was 17 and that was 76 .

[@yossarian6799]

My sister-in-law is from Buenos Aires and tells me Rodriguez had quite a following in Argentina as well. It seems his music appeals particularly to those living under oppressive regimes.

[@benjaminterblanche4860]

Thank you Rodriguez's you are a Rock star and thank you for your time songs and music RESPECT from Africa

[@benjaminterblanche4860]

At the time it was Rodriguez's Santana and Zappa

[@james5796]

I met Rodriguez's daughter a lovely lady livimg in the town of George Western Cape. She actually was in the US Airforce and a Black Hawk helicoptet pilot - then when she was here in SA she studied to be a Samgoma in the Eastern Cape

[@raultejedor]

I´m sure I´m not the only one left in tears of emotion at the end of this video.

[@joelewishenry7886]

Yep

[@lars5138]

One of the rare cases where I agree and it is correct, beautiful person

[@peterkeizer2157]

Me 2

[@rosaestherlopezrangel7354]

Yo también lloré al ver el documental, lo creía muerto, aunque lo escuché cuando ambos éramos jóvenes.

[@davidnelson1559]

What I've learned from seeking out and listening time and again to Rodriguez's music and then watching this KZbin clip is that (thank God!) there are at least 19K people that GET IT! RIP Sixto.....you'll never be forgotten and will continue to be adored and cherished whilst the human race continues to exist.

[@gwyneth7812]

Goosebumps and choked! What a beautiful moment.

[@sawdustcaesar6853]

I love this and cried for the pure enjoyment!

[@thomastakeshita4979]

oh no! are you ok?

[@varun009]

I've been reading the comments and while people appreciate this, I don't think they know how we truly felt about it. This guy was OUR ELVIS. You don't know what strong emotions his songs conjure about apartheid. Back then, he was our window into a better world. My mother nearly fainted when we found out he was alive. He was THAT BIG.

[@manifestgreatness1]

I was there... it was phenomenal. I was 16 and my dad got me front row seats. In almost no time people rushed forward and stood and danced... beautiful

[@newjawn9004]

One of the most beautiful moments ever captured on film.

[@ashishkiift]

‘Thanks for keeping me alive’.. so deep and so respectful to his fans .. that’s why people like Rodriguez are so few !

[@MrTwotimess]

A giant among artists, and he wasn't even aware how much we loved him.

[@DavidStevenson-pn4mf]

Wow, what a legend... I sang his song, 'I Wonder' in my first band in 1976... RIP Mr. Rodriguez and thank you for what you did for music.

[@joy6085]

The love for this man is matched by his spirit.

[@josephsonoftheuniverse5541]

Laughter Loves Life that's beautiful . As a fellow human I want you to know I love you.. go in peace.

[@russellhumble9561]

He was huge in Australia as well. Just saw him last weekend. Still awesome

[@richardhoulton4016]

Russell Humble Yes he was. Kinda ignored in the movie (hey...that’s creative licence) but I remember seeing him in a sellout tour in Australia in 1979.

[@len2son]

@@richardhoulton4016 how were they supposed to bring Australia into the movie? Nobody there thought to go and seek him out, so they were not part of the history of informing Rodrigues of his own fame.

[@richardhoulton4016]

Sure, but the movie sort of portrayed him as a guy who, because he’d not rated in the USA was “unaware” of his fame elsewhere whereas he’d done a couple of sellout tours in the 70s/80s and had had Cold Fact in the Aus Album Charts for 55 weeks in 1978. So there was a degree of “licence” applied to the movie. Still a great movie.

[@kapaimana]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX-3eWx6g86Gf5I

[@marywalker7649]

@Richard Houlton There was no "license" applied. The documentary was not a biography. It was about two guys trying to track him down, not about his much earlier success in Australia up until 1981, which was 17 years earlier. He was already popular in SA by 1975. I had both his albums by 1976.

[@anumanuva2431]

That visit, he was cool enough to come visit our brand new studio at our college in Bramley. Played 2 songs for our class, took photos and signed things. Such a humble, courteous gentleman. I was blessed to be there. Rest in power , sir

[@monikadiaz587]

I watch it already 3 times.......and it still moves me to TEARS! So HAPPY for him that he could live to the "recognition" of his talent and art..............

[@Phoenix85006]

Look at the faces in the crowd. I don't think very many of them were alive in the early 70s. Just shows the amazing influence he had in that country. Thank you South Africa ❤️

[@nestoralvarez8035]

QUEDO POR SIEMPRE EN MI CORAZON....TUS CANCIONES NUNCA DEJARE DE ESCUCHAR, DESCANSA EN PAZ SIXTO RODRIGUEZ, GRACIAS

[@Albert-Arthur-Wison225]

This is simply extraordinary. I’ve never seen the like of it. He was extremely popular in Australia, too. How I wish that I’d had the opportunity to see him perform live in concert.

[@greggary7217]

Watching this for the first time in the Doc was one of the most joyous moments, certainly musical moments, I can remember. What an incredible, inspiring, story. You never know who you might have touched, or when its going to come back to you.

[@stevious7278]

I have loved this man since 1975. It is now 2021. I spent a week on acid, sitting on a beach and listening to his music. It burned into my soul. I have both albums in my car and play them often. I discovered the "Searching For Sugarman" dvd about 5 years ago. What a story! Rodriguez finally getting the recognition and accolades he so rightly deserved. ; finally I watch this clip and it makes me weep...in a good way.

[@bobmoss6495]

makes you want to cry don't it

[@joelewishenry7886]

I cried. It's such a magical and profound story. The emotion in peoples faces feeling the words and the music - what a beautiful thing to see.

[@djpete2009]

I cried too!

[@franciscoramirez4179]

It make me cry! 😢

[@PTS156]

It’s just one of those universal coincidences that makes it seem like someone out there is pulling all the strings making it happen. It can’t just be chance

[@joe-Rogaine]

I did. 😭

[@cobblerama]

Watching Searching for Sugarman now, (2019). His sound is like Dylan meets Cohen, two of my huge early influences. Can't help but feel cheated out of a legend, out of an important soundtrack to my early life. You in S Africa were very fortunate to have known him so. I wish I had. But at least I'm listening now.

[@purplecowideal]

My daughter and I are going to see him tomorrow in Ft Lauderdale. We can't wait. We have shirts and a guitar to sign.... hopefully.

[@bambukoinnovations]

Thank you, Sixto. For the music, the poetry, and the story. An epitome of greatness. My eyes may cry, but my heart sings in celebration of your legacy. From the Philippines.

[@samanthabell9806]

Another amazing musician with a message, why he never made it in the states when he first appeared I will never know, Africa Embraced him. And Australia has embraced him. His recent concert in Adelaide, Entertainment Center was magical, thank you Rodriguez!!!

[@daniels4414]

Every human being deserves acceptance. And a standing ovation like that, just for being alive. However, thank you Rodriguez, for writing and performing your music. So, thanks, for your time. And thanks for your words. And thanks for moving me.

[@hemmarket]

One of THE great stories in any lifetime. Forget even the music for a second. The ghost, the mystery man, someone thought long dead, comes out of stage in the lights and begins to play. Incredible story and an incredible life of sheer perseverance ! Just fantastic !

[@sudarshanpoudel64]

After watching the documentry I searched his songs and started listening to them. Never did a pity play. They're incredible, they just are. Sugarman, Institutional blues and cause are my favorite from his songs. Love love love this legend. Thank God he didn't disappear in among the crowds. And South Africa, thank you for keeping him alive 🙏🧡

[@markhenry6622]

His daughters love and respect him, for that alone, I adore him.

[@johnfoge1742]

For real.

[@bikramjitroy6155]

I heard a song named "set it off" in searching for sugar man. Can anyone tell me where I can find that song?

[@gavinmckillop8006]

Tenuous grasp on reality, but each to their own, Mark so-called Henry!

[@nickclark18]

im sure hitlers daughters love and respected him too before they fled germany...

[@varun009]

God, what are they, gay?

[@downhillman321]

RIP Sixto Rodriguez, thank you for sharing with us your amazing music, may you rest in peace 🙏

[@palaciosjorge3075]

This is the first time I hear of this guy, this video made me shed tears from the reception of the people

[@fj5144]

Thanks for the time and the music Sixto! RIP going to miss you!

[@MikeKollin]

WOW!!!! This story is insane!!! It's like he came back to life... all this time they thought he was dead and all his time he had no idea how famous he was! Legend!

[@kelvinbrunton4780]

I am from New Zealand. I never heard of him growing up. I only heard of him via the Sugarman movie on Netflix. I was blown away. Its amazingly weird to me how he was so loved in South Africa but nowhere else. I find it very emotional seeing the genuine love that he is shown and the humble nature that he gives it back. Quite uniquely beautiful but to me very weird. Never heard another story like it.

[@philnorman9425]

I too grew up in NZ. Rodriguez was a big name in the alternative music/underground scene, he was also big in OZ. The reason he never had a wide audience is he sang directly and to-the-point about sex and drugs. This saw him banned from commercial radio stations in the USA, OZ, NZ and many others. I suspect that due to sanctions South Africa had developed a big and varied underground culture covering a wide range of topics and issues, Rodriguez slotted seamlessly into that culture.

[@and1111000]

Millions of us grew up on our American dad, Rodriguez's awesome music. God Bless you Sir.

[@Creativaindustrial]

Una de las historias mas Increíbles. Dudo que haya éxistido una historia como esta, y un momento como este en la historia de la música. Un cantante desconocido en su país que ea un ídolo de masas en otro sin saberlo y toca por primera vez ante un público que lo ama, que nunca lo han visto y que pensaban miles de teorías sobre el... creo que todos los que escribimos aquí nos hemos emocionado y llorado con este video. Brutal

[@waynevanrensburg8037]

I’m crying here. listen to him growing up in the 70s and only now understanding him in my 40’s, layer upon layer upon layer of pure genius

[@SWTSU]

I’ve never seen so many ppl happy to see one man alive!!!!! God bless the SA ppl for keeping the dream alive for decades!!!!😍🥰😘

[@joy6085]

An extraordinary human being.

[@astroma3517]

I really was touched with tears when he started to sing "I wonder"...

[@emmadeemmut1352]

This part of the documentary gives me the chills everytime, without failing. Truly an amazing moment.

[@MBKMA69]

Name a better wordsmith than Sixto Rodriguez???? The music critics at the time simply didn’t get him. BUT THE PEOPLE DID!!! Rest in melodic bliss Sugarman.... true humble legend.......

[@rossblake7601]

None better

[@threadfix]

This is the best standing ovation before he even started to sing! overdue and so deserving!

[@ruthpicon2203]

Our genius soulful Detroit street boy has slipped away. I am 72 and did not know about Rodriguez until the music doc came out in 2012. I saw the doc 3 times and took different people to see it. We all loved his music. It is tragic and a crime that his music was not supported enough by the record label in the late 60s and 70's. When I was finally able to get my hands on his cd's, I read the lyrics as I listened to his songs. He was one of the best songwriters/poets/musicians of his time. I am so glad that his talent was rediscovered by the rest of the world and that he got to experience this kind of love from his fans. Rodriguez deserved it. Thank you for the music. We are thinking of you. RIP

[@jodeeb.6496]

Still gives me chills and makes me feel like crying watching the love from audience & Rodriguez . 💜💜💜💜💜