Sixto Rodriguez - I'll Slip Away

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Sixto Díaz Rodríguez (also known as Rodríguez or as Jesús Rodríguez; born July 10, 1942) is an American folk musician based in Detroit, Michigan. His career initially proved short-lived with two little-sold albums in the early 1970s and some brief touring in Australia. Unbeknownst to him, however, his work proved extremely successful and influential in South Africa, although he was mistakenly rumoured in that country to have committed suicide.
In the 1990s, determined South African fans managed to seek out and contact him, leading to an unexpected revival of his musical career. Their story is told in the 2012 documentary Searching for Sugar Man, which has also helped give Rodríguez a measure of fame in his native country.

[@sharonneethling7778]

Here in South Africa, he was a legend to us. We had such a connection to his music and he is still much loved today. ♥

[@thinkerly1]

I would like to contact South Africans, especially Cape Towners, who attended the concerts in 1998.

[@francoiswilliams]

So true dis so waar

[@isabellavanroosmalen2619]

my parents lived in South Africa at that time- they said the tickets were sold so fast they couldn't buy them! I wish they went

[@francoiswilliams]

@@isabellavanroosmalen2619 In HHH I had a classmate Raoul van Roosmalen, in Somerset West, family?

[@isabellavanroosmalen2619]

@@francoiswilliams that's my uncle! His brother Marc is my dad

[@DebbieMcGennisken-ui5dp]

Got into Rodriguez 40 years ago. After my young mum passed from pancreatic cancer. I was devastated as a teenager. Was lucky enough to source some LPs. A gentle, MOST humble man. His music, stunning lyrics, backing orchestras, simple presence and life gave us all much to learn from. A great poet and humanitarian. RIP beautiful soul. I shall miss you always. Thank you! 💜💜💜

[@johnlynch6540]

He's great. Also REM: Everybody Hurts helps.

[@robertk1992]

Sorry to hear of your mothers passing, She might have sent this great mans music along your path, i wish i found him earlier in my life. God bless.

[@polyphonics557]

Sixto, today you did slip away and I'm sorry for your passing but you've blessed us with great music and you are here with me in spirit until I slip away. Thanks for your time.

[@markpalavosvrahotes5575]

I hope you two get to meet on the other side.

[@Ayla-uq5lq]

I’m in tears 😢What a singer. What a poet. What a man ❤

[@freddie_bamber2138]

Coming here right after hearing the news - Rest in peace to a true legend

[@StevoRicho]

This man is amazing, I found Rodriguez in 79 when I was living on the streets in Sydney Australia, he saved my life !!! Soooo many levels of understanding (purple celestial canopy) "it started out so nice" this man is a messenger from the (GODS)

[@mhs7219]

Thanx south africa for keeping this beautiful music alive otherwise would of never known about it

[@almirCCR]

"Thanks for keeping me alive"

[@rockhardioallcock6059]

actually he has always been big in Australia. I grew up on him and he is in many Aussies album collections. Only now we have to pay more for a copy.

[@Christians9955]

he was big in australia as well

[@carlruppersburg3154]

@@phoenixfurbaby6457 The documentary was bullshit how? I can tell how big "Rodríguez" was in Australia by the documentary that they made, right. lol!

[@francoiswilliams]

Welkom

[@rokka222]

This man is physically gone...but he will never ever be fully gone...Thank you Sixto

[@anaramos2802]

I "discovered" Sixto Rodriguez a few weeks ago and couldn't feel more surprised by the quality of his music. No one seems to know him in Europe. He´s a gem. Greentings from Portugal.

[@shadowdepths2486]

That's awful but yeah nobody f'ing know Rodriguez in Europe ! Every human being should know about this legend

[@randomuser5831]

Just found him the other day myself and I agree, greeting from Ireland

[@zozoprofessorofeverything3469]

Greentings from you toon by friemd

[@undercoverbrother67]

Green tings from Amsterdam.

[@Macebeard]

I advise you all to watch the documentary "Searching for Sugar Man" if you haven't already. Great documentary, such a heartwarming story and you'll learn everything about Rodriguez!

[@kaizerelvis5494]

I just watched the documentary "Searching for Sugarman" and I'm humbled by the great man and artist Sixto Rodriguez. May you rest in peace!

[@kylenorheim8574]

"You can keep your symbols of success, and I'll pursue my own happiness" - Words to live by from Rodriguez. Thank you Rodriguez

[@luckydog-287]

That, line, is what I came here for! Cheers!

[@robertk1992]

ubermenche

[@piratepip9294]

One of the best things I have ever heard come from this man at one of his concerts. "Hate is too strong of an emotion to use on some one you don't love."

[@evetteacy8871]

Pirate Pip great song

[@gewdferyew4844]

Pirate Pip Then again it's better to not use it at all if you can only direct it towards loved ones

[@briansmith1896]

Spoken like a true poet.

[@simplefranky1]

Pirate Pip “

[@dominicflatt7368]

thats what my ex from cape treated me like..but said she loved me..5 years of turmoil

[@ianmckinnon8461]

His poetry was up there with the beatles , timeless, Such a humble man....Rest in ❤ and peace Sugarman ..Sixto Rodriguez

[@whatryewatchin]

Finally slipped away to the next realm, where you belonged all along rather than us mere mortals. Thank you Rodriguez

[@IanPearson-ft9tg]

Honestly The most under rated poet , truly humble, lyrical song writer of all times, in my opinion. He was and absolute legend in Australia. In a time when he started, no mobile phones or social media. So lucky to see him 3 times in concert. Ist time in Sydney when I was still at school at ripe young age of 16yrs old...ohh the memories of that night 🚬😄 & I still have that concert ticket... Last time in Hobart Tasmania & man did he still have the audience in the palm of his hand. The man & his music has had an incredible influence on my life & has left an indelible impression. Every chemotherapy treatment I endure the fuckin legend Sixto is with me ... making time almost stand still... when that day comes... when I'll finally slip away... I could think of nothing more comforting than listening to "Cold Fact " Thankyou 🙏 Thankyou 🙏Thankyou 🙏 From all my Five... Spirit, Heart, Soul, Body & Mind...

[@jimborsa]

Great to listen to this again after all these years. Takes me back to SA in the 70s and 80s. Great days.

[@sangeetabasu7047]

I feel like I just lost someone who somehow anchored my soul. Rest in peace, Rodriguez.❤

[@naomicorban8703]

I'm almost 65& from Adelaide South Australia,proud to say we were into Rodriguez same time as South Africans💞

[@ToddKeener]

It still baffles me how everyone overlooked this lyrical genius from Detroit. It took me one good listen to his available catalog and I was a true fan.

[@1805movie]

In my opinion, I think he's better than Dylan.

[@ToddKeener]

Jonathan West no he's from Detroit, he's famous in South Africa, there's a documentary of his life story available on KZbin!

[@swarmm1]

Jonathan West lol no he is not :-/ He was a huge hit in south africa and has toured there a few times. Go watch the documentary 'searching for sugar man' to see who this guy really is.

[@Somnivers]

Yeah after you saw the documentary and learned stuff about his story and personality.I wonder if you would do the same with some unknown indie artist today.There is music like an art,and music as an industry.He didn't make it in the industry but he made it into art.Success is relative to all kinds of variables.

[@HashishUno]

Dino Berarducci I disagree. Ritchie Valens was Latin and a big hit in America. Bad luck is the main reason he isn't widely recognized.

[@Sasquatch10]

I've had the documentary on my watchlist for over a year, but for whatever reason I've put off watching it. I finally watched it today and this song "I'll slip away", is the first song i decided to seek out and listen too. In a cruel twist of fate it's also now that I've just learned of his passing. May he rest in peace. He may be gone but through his music he'll live on forever. Prayers to his family.

[@rolyatecnal]

Today, was that day he slipped away. #RIPRodriguez

[@jpdebrouwer3534]

Rest in peace, listen to you I feel today s stress flow away, jp from the netherlands.

[@AnthonyEvans97]

My life was made so much better after discovering this fella. Thank you sir

[@romanoefischer]

Why is he compared to Dylan? This guy is so much better!

[@peterpirate4888]

much , much better

[@mexicanben5874]

Nope guys... Dylan is a genius too... The difference ... Marketing environment

[@zindagi_uncut]

Dylan is genius and better than him just because of his endurance, his perseverance. Dylan's songs are immortal.

[@noahfisher8818]

Wrong!!!!!! just very different but he's no dylan! as much as I love him!!!!

[@axelgressvelazquez630]

I agree

[@johnundery3507]

Saw him decades age in Sydney as a virtual unknown. He blew my mind then just like Dylan. Slipped away into obscurity until searching for Sugarman came along. Thank God the world gets to rediscover A truly exceptional talent with a kind and generous heart.

[@lesleylee4645]

i was lucky enought to see him in th70's in Newcastle and hoping for FEb Next year

[@leggera1]

@@lesleylee4645 So one of the very best songwriters to ever try his hand at the art, performed in his prime in my city, and I’m four decades late…fantastic

[@naomicorban8703]

Had the pleasure of seeing him@Sydney Opera House on his tour after the documentary" Searching for Sugarman"his lovely daughter led him on stage,such an honour to have been in his audience⚘🙏⚘

[@melissamear5391]

Yes, Looking for Sugarman was great.

[@earthbluesbandofficial]

Rest In Peace you legend! South Africa will never forget you Sixto!

[@kkoo3247]

Brilliant song with terrific lyrics

[@patriciadavey3031]

Great

[@glenwilkie5765]

His best song in my opinion, shame it never got on an album.. Really sums up how he must have been feeling at the time.

[@51beak39]

Agreed. My favourite too. ❤️

[@alisonelliott6521]

One of my favourite songs from his Australian album Rodrigeus-At his Best, 1977, when I was 14

[@glenwilkie5765]

@@alisonelliott6521 I've got the same album!

[@amandavanheerden7980]

Fabulous Rodriguez... South Africans absolutely loved his album during the 80's. Bought the album. Covered some of his amazing songs at my gigs. What a brilliant artist. I can barely listen to the ra ra music that is out in the market these days. So many superb musical artists of great integrity like him never make it into the public arena. What a great loss. So happy 2 South African producers seized Rodrigues from total obscurity and produced a film about him. He is truely amazing. Authentic.

[@hennessyhd7879]

RIP Sixto 💔 Legends never die.

[@akesie]

RIP sixto. Came here as soon as I found out. Slip away in peace and power donny x

[@sweathogsvinnybobarino9333]

Wow after watching the Netflix documentary 1st as many I suspect ever hearing of this guy. I'm not into this kind of music I'm a head banger but I appreciate history of rock and roll and can hear talent this guy definitely had something. What an amazing story thank God he finally hit it big and made commercial success. Imo he was probably not marketed right. I watched this documentary on 12 December 2019 coincidentally he was playing 1 night only in my town on 13th but sold out. This man is as humble as any man ever. This man is in his 70s now he should be in rock and roll hall of fame. He's the Latin Bob Dylan. Thank God the world was made aware of this superstar.

[@EileenBeniest]

Absolutely!!!

[@joshuamorrison8332]

Beyond his music I appreciate the soul of this man. The world could use a lot more Sixto in it.

[@arnoldgaitan4864]

I Heard Sixto Rodriguez for the first time this year (2023). His music is unique with top quality instruments. Bob Dylan doesn't even come close to Rodriguez.(Phoenix,AZ loves Sixto Rodriguez).

[@mohammedhanif6780]

yes, Dylan is galaxy ahead. Be serious.

[@townesjames1fan830]

" And you can keep you're symbols of success, then I'll pursue my own happiness". This guy's music is therapeutic and MUST be listened to!!!....

[@BG-sq7zf]

I thought of the same thing 😁

[@francoiswilliams]

def

[@lindatrott1489]

Australia and Africa kept this Beautiful talented wise man alive in Music and Memory.Thank God his wonderful thoughtful soul for others has now been resurrected to all the world over.Old and Young.I LOVE HIM 🥰👍

[@samdarlow784]

One of my greatest musical heroes. His best song here, rest in peace sugar man!

[@dangerboys63]

Rest in Peace Sugar Man

[@itgetseasierlessitry]

Subjective of course, but I wonder if the fame that eluded Sixto for 40 years was fate- because his voice to my ears is sweeter and wiser now, and with that bittersweet humility that might have been impossible to achieve with the trappings of fame. Lets face it, he is where his richer peers of his age would love to be now in their careers- blowing the minds of fans young enough to be their great grandchildren. I never heard of Sixto until the film, and the 72 year old is making this middle-aged fan feeling like a teenager who has just discovered a new role model.

[@PriyankaEllaLorenaLama]

[@paulsteinberg521]

itgetseasierlessitry n

[@briansmith1896]

Eloquently put. Thank you. I feel a little less cheated now.

[@glenwilkie5765]

One of my favourite bits out of searching for sugar man was when the reporter asked him if he was resentful toward the record company for cheating him out of fame, he said well why would I be? And the man replied well they deprived you of a different life, probably a better one. And Rodriguez said well who said it would have been better? Perfectly sums up his attitude. I'm pretty sure he studied philosophy at university so he was no dummy when it came to life's problems.

[@francoiswilliams]

Well aid...

[@micheledavidson7413]

this man was way ahead of his time...

[@Phil99470]

...or timeless.

[@escanorlionsinofpride6147]

IS... he still is living his life.

[@PatriciaValentine-bf5oh]

Beautiful and amazing music from his heart ,RIP Rod. Will be truly missed and always remember you.

[@johndelange3943]

glad this man finally got the recognition he deserves ...been listening to him since the early 80s

[@RELopez-mk4ic]

Great song....don't waste time on those who really don't love you!

[@johnundery3507]

R.E. Lopez x

[@hudmaughan]

R.E. Lopez you know it, anyway they will all catch up to the rest of us in time

[@rickyroots7313]

Awesome comment

[@heidimarchant3002]

Thank YOU. Sometimes you need reminders like this

[@danielmenzies3255]

Very apt in an age where we're expected to completely dehumanize ourselves to survive.

[@patnaidoo4660]

been a fan since about 1983 we south africans love this man

[@BadBloodPodcast]

The looking for sugar documentary is the greatest story I ever heard.This mans songs are just too good

[@pm8283]

I agree, I watch it and listen to both albums in a row 10 times a day for the past month, I have no words , legendary

[@nduduzomngomezulu7253]

"And you can keep your symbols of success"

[@quentinbastien2624]

"Then I'll pursue my own happiness" !!!

[@miguelmiranda1219]

p

[@francoiswilliams]

Yebo

[@Ssoussou]

The story of this guy moves me deeply !!!! i'm overwhelmed, really..!!!! Un pure artist, genuis, poet and romantic... I love the way he walks, very romantic and mystic walk... Love is personnality, love him all.... It's was the first time i was so devastate (life-changing).... GO SIXTO !!!!!!!!! From Paris with love .....

[@Fractalcat-Guilty]

+Guillarme Thomas "Un" pur artist French guy spotted :p Tu t'appelle Guillarme sérieux? Ou guillaume?

[@metigsnv2611]

Héhé le "un" t'as trahi :D

[@Fractalcat-Guilty]

C'est ce que j'ai dis copieuse! nan jrigole;)

[@metigsnv2611]

**regarde au loin d'un air attristé** "Hello darkness, my old friend..." :c

[@marcusvillamar8277]

I feel so grateful to have found him and his beautiful music.

[@eighthstv]

As soon as you get to know his music you love him!! What a man!! 💚

[@LuckyRob666]

Now the Sugar Man has slipped away forever. Rest in peace, Sixto!

[@leshall9672]

Legendary guy and artist. I find myself humming his songs all the time. RIP

[@jamuga60]

Amazing song. All of Rodriquez have such a personal feel about them. But then again he is a champion for the poor and powerless. I have the utmost respect for him, in fact he is my hero.

[@MrWhisperking]

I'm listening to this right after finishing my final semester of college. It feels incredibly liberating. Now I can finally slip away...

[@steverambo4369]

In my "humble" opinion, he can't be beaten in his understanding of the various problems that life throws to a person. Have been a follower for over 40 years and he is still brilliant, even with a voice a little "rustier" with age. A true master songster.

[@williamross4440]

Steve Rambo hahaha.tru that

[@DebraJEAN472]

I just heard of him today. 65 years I never knew his music. I feel robbed.

[@cyril121000]

First heard of Sixto in the 1970's in my birth country Zimbabwe. Always loved his sound and I hope he lets us hear more of his songs.

[@51beak39]

“Now I’m tired of lying and I’m sick of trying, cause I’m losing who I really am. And I’m not choosing to be like them” This is my favourite song of the great Rodriguez. Yes sir ❤️

[@charleswait3753]

Rip my friend, never forgotten in SA❤

[@stephensmith1845]

I’m surprised I’ll Slip Away hasn’t been released on an album. It’s a great song!

[@craigandersen1072]

About 4 months ago, a friend mentioned the documentary without giving any spoilers. I watched it on Netflix and was completely blown away, wondering how we had never heard of him. Well, within a week I ordered the DVD and both CD's, Cold Fact and Coming From Reality. I am happy to say that I'll Slip Away is track no. 13 on Coming From Reality. Check it out.

[@craigandersen1072]

Ordered everything on Amazon, if that helps.

[@stephensmith1845]

He’s a great singer song writer and I’d love to see another album with some unreleased songs on it and maybe The Best of Rodriguez with all the songs he’s released and a few nice songs he never put on an album i.e. I’ll Slip Away.

[@AlanMcLaren]

I first heard Sixto this year.... most amazing music and lyrics I have ever listened to... this is just one of them..

[@JohnHarris-hj6lb]

Got a favourite among so many good ones? Mine is cause..

[@jonsoulfire6891]

RIP to one of the best once underground artists to really be taken into people's hearts and soul's.✌️❤️🎶

[@victorbarrantes4482]

Thank you Mr Rodriguez for this great music! And big TKX to South Africa for keeping him alive.

[@1fcuking]

Played this album many times in South Africa in 1973

[@seanmyers7024]

how does one get such a perfect matching of arrangement, melody, mood, sound, voice and lyric....magic!

[@joy6085]

So much love and affection for this man. I love you Rodriguez.

[@baltazarfaunback5324]

What a legend. Rest in peace

[@mmcong1]

Beautiful laid back style to the song. Rodriguez deserves accolades.

[@TheoneAlice]

In 2024, I still love and listen this song. Love this man

[@Kaviarasu]

And I'll forget about the girl that said no Then I'll tell who I want where to go And I'll forget about your lies and deceit And your attempts to be so discreet Maybe today, yeah I'll slip away And you can keep your symbols of success Then I'll pursue my own happiness And you can keep your clocks and routines Then I'll go mend all my shattered dreams Maybe today, yeah I'll slip away 'Cause you've been down on me for too long And for too long I just put you on Now I'm tired of lying and I'm sick of trying 'Cause I'm losing who I really am And I'm not choosing to be like them And if you get bored or you got loneliness Or it's dislike for me you express I won't care if you're right or you're wrong I won't care 'cause you see I'll be gone Maybe today, yeah I'll slip away Maybe today, yeah Maybe today, yeah Maybe today, yeah girl I'll slip away Maybe today

[@stevenbaker436]

That about sums it up for me.

[@mariangelicaparma515]

thanks!!!

[@user-st4vf3yf1x]

👍👍👍👍

[@juanveraortega997]

Desde Chile Lejos de la nieve acumulada en sus calles de Detroit Aquí también amamos la dignidad y pureza de un verdadero Artista Gracias Rodríguez

[@jeffreylancaster7571]

May God Bless this beautiful man.............

[@carole8611]

Reposer en paix, j'écouterai toujours vos chansons.

[@OzZyTheOzZy]

And he slipped away. Goodbye, dear Rodriguez..

[@nosidezero]

This man's story is amazing

[@maltejensen9020]

This song is a freaking masterpiece.

[@COD_GHOST10119]

2016 watched searching for sugarman now im a big fan of his music i never knew of him he is literally a great musician thats is not recognized as he should be

[@joy6085]

I don't know what this man is lacing his music with but it is SO moving & beautiful. I love Rodriguez. God bless him and salute to the documentary makers who found him. Much love

[@suubwayrocker]

Es de ascendencia Mexicana! y nunca se había escúchado acerca de el en México!, es relamente hermosa la música que este hombre toca! ojalá venga pronto a dar un concierto en México :) Saludos!

[@mobydick4]

+Suubway Rocker asi es amigo, deberian de ponerle una estatua !!!!!! simplemente hace musica realmente fantastica!!!!!!!

[@juyo385]

​@@mobydick4Acaba de fallecer

[@HopeYourHavingFun]

This is a great song.

[@Veeebeeee]

Rodriguez is well loved in Australia too. I adored him back then and still do. I'm here because I used a phrase that reminded of a Rodriguez song and just had to listen and now it's three songs later! He's a big part of my life and his albums have always been played regularly in my house. He had huge hit songs in Oz and no good record collection was complete without Coming From Reality and Cold Fact. I guess we just didn't mind who his parents were :(

[@maddoman11]

Val my friend one of my most treasured music memories is seeing him live at the Civic theater in Newcastle with my mate, we all had his album.

[@Veeebeeee]

@@maddoman11 I love that he is still often in Australia. He's performed at Byron Bay Bluesfest many times. He knows where his success began and the love that Australians still have for him.

[@jamuga60]

Nobody tell it like Sixto. He speaks for the poor and powerless. He speaks for justice. Always has, always will............................................my hero.

[@eltrueno1000]

Long life to Sixto Rodriguez!❤

[@spanishjohn420]

a man is immortal in his music

[@user-bm3ve3pv2n]

In the 1970's, his two albums were everywhere in Australia. A local promotor not only published his records here (under Licence), and brought him out to tour in 1979 and 1981, he also started selling his albums in South Africa in the 1970's. Sidenote: When Rodriguez toured in 1981, his backing band was a young Midnight Oil.

[@denisrigo5465]

Much respect from Croatia

[@jadran1991]

❤

[@a4spy]

@@jadran1991 Ja sam ga otkrio ove godine i ne znam što da kažem...isplačem se i slušam savršenstvo.

[@NikolaMalic1994]

@@a4spy Ja u decembru prošle godine. I dalje sam pod velikim utiskom. Rasplakao sam se više ni sam ne znam koliko puta.

[@stefanovitarelli8551]

maybe today the world is going to see how great his music is

[@shaktimaharaj8237]

...and you can keep your symbols of success, then I pursue my own happiness...

[@jhaziv2]

Albanian?

[@shaktimaharaj8237]

I'm South African

[@getsudatensho]

shakti maharaj damn your and amazing beautiful south african well to Gods eyes we all are beautiful

[@gewdferyew4844]

shakti maharaj Thanks for keeping him Alive

[@charlesblack7801]

GEWDFERYEW , l

[@NadjibChannelthemovieguy]

My man Rodriguez, a living legend

[@MrRayrefs]

One of the greatest songsters of my generation. What a great man who stayed true to his feelings

[@edwardburns6284]

Your music will always be part of my life Sir....

[@mariedelarey8239]

AGREE - lovely words!

[@thesilencers13]

edward burns i like you ed...Sixto like Bob Marley " had things to say " :)

[@bobbymilks7375]

+Marie de la Rey YOU ARE LOVELY MARIE

[@scuile]

Gracias maestro por tu presencia, que por sí misma es música.

[@artifactis]

Here is to a legend of underground 70's he may be gone but his memory remains..

[@b2world525]

What a privilege to listen to and feel this music!

[@SportyOtterPop]

These words are exactly the words that express what my heart is feeling now. Thank you for this profound moment.

[@MetYsJa]

we grew up on this music in South Africa.....

[@francoiswilliams]

Ja man

[@neilobao10]

Fantástico esse artista simples e carismático. Me apaixonei pela primeira vez que ouvi suas canções. Letras e melodia traduzem seu universo harmonioso e real.Parabéns a todos pela descoberta.

[@71brett]

In all seriousness how can anybody dislike this track. Madness!

[@bonjour4196]

My favorite.....

[@anthonydoyle315]

I lost a couple of years laying back smoking joints and listening to Rodriguez (late 70's early 80's) not knowing anything about South Africa The was not forgotten here in OZ.

[@mariajardim9770]

I agree. I Wish I had discovered him sooner. I absolutely love his soul

[@marileemaraugha6864]

I THINK HE'S BEEN HERE BEFORE. PROBABLY MANY TIMES. HE'S AN OLD SOUL. JUST ON A MISSION.😎😸🌈❤