Sylvester Documentary, Like & Subscribe Please. :)

[@WriterVicYates]

So glad that his mother accepted him as he was later in life.

[@WriterVicYates]

@James Gray what do you understand now?

[@garymiller1910]

Whenever “You Make Me Feel Mighty Real”, played at the clubs, we packed the dance floor. Still one of the best songs EVER!

[@SheTwice]

EVERRRRRR!!!

[@TP-xy2ms]

Yes indeed

[@hartwell921]

@@TP-xy2ms yes yes and yes. AWESOME INDEED!!

[@lovelysosweet8386]

Yesss! Do you wanna funk!

[@joemoe05]

The I beam club Sunday tea dance

[@BOLANBOSNABOSS]

I don't care who and what he was . I have deep respect for this person who made me fall in love with disco music. R.I.P. Sylvester.

[@janepatton8100]

The worth and dignity of a soul is measured by what it delights in! And delight/happiness is our highest desire. Men have killed to have it. Kings have gone mad trying to find it. Wars have served it. Affairs have worshiped it. We all seek it. Sadly, billions have died without discovering its secret... namely, that joy is not an it, but a He. The Gospel is the good news that sinners can delight in a Holy God. It's the good news that all of our deepest desires are satisfied in the ONE who sent His Son to bring us to Him. God is so valuable and so satisfying that the most loving thing he could do for us is to make Himself gloriously indispensable. He is the only being in the universe for whom self-exaltation is the highest virtue. Therefore, God's commitment to be glorified and our goal to be satisfied are not at odds but come to simultaneous consumation in the worship of His Son... who took upon Himself the Wrath that God had towards us in our sinful disregard of Him. A wrath that could never be appeased through man-made religion. Jesus didn't die to turn the world into a paradise, he died so that we could stop seeking paradise in the world... Temporal things such as beauty, popularity, money, sex, racial identity, gender reassignment... can never truly satisfy. BECAUSE WE WERE MADE FOR SO MUCH MORE! We were made to gaze intently into the Eternal Beauty of a majestic King, Father, and God... meet Jesus the Christ. Life is hard, God is good, Glory is coming God Bless!

[@janepatton8100]

@rrr ccc ... indeed!

[@rggunter]

The error in this statement is that you SHOULD care about who and what he was. Although, I understand what you mean to say, the problem with humanity is that by saying you’re colorblind or a person’s sexuality doesn’t matter to you is that you, inadvertently, undervalue the wholeness of who that person is. You show you care by SEEING them, by considering all the things you profess not to want to see. It’s a paradox that we’re not especially aware of.

[@janepatton8100]

@rrr ccc ....😊

[@charlenemitchell7421]

@@janepatton8100 Amen and Amen! Jesus is Lord!!!!!!!

[@64HomeMade]

My sons off to our local pride this weekend, 2024 uk radio just blasted ' you make me feel'... volume up full .. me singing full voice to this classic which my 33yr son suddenly appreciated, he said " imagine if they had pride back then"????? Now he knows the facts admires Sylvester and thinks he was beautiful, 2024 and Sylvester's still giving ❤

[@rickypilcher3618]

Gone too soon. There's no telling all the wonderful music we could have had. R.I.P. Queen... 💚

[@tonystewart4113]

How true… taken from us too soon

[@johnbaxter7607]

After college I moved to the corner of 18th and Castro. Above a Walgreens at the time. Gorgeous place. This was 1997. I was a lucky one who was a couple years late to AIDS. There was this weight I felt. Queer hallowed ground. The memories of people’s loved ones were packed so tight, so deep. People who were stolen from us. There - in that neighborhood… in the air outside and weighted like a blanket when I slept. May their lives, their bravery never be forgotten. Xo

[@yusefendure]

Sylvester is a legend. As long as his music is played, he'll always be alive!

[@manuelfernandes8405]

Music made by PATRICK COWLEY, not Sylvester ... he sang the music Patrick produced ... learn it ...

[@joemoe05]

​​@@manuelfernandes8405girl shut up!! When one speaks of Sylvester we are speaking of his god-given talent The Voice ‼️ go have a seat!

[@because0011]

I always loved Sylvester. I actually loved that he was being himself. He didn’t hide anything thank you for the music.

[@cherokee1298]

He broke barriers and lived his life, unapologetically. He made me love disco even more and love him.

[@MrChristian]

I Loooooooooooooooooved Sylvester. He was so ahead of his time on all levels, including musically. You have touched so many of our hearts and souls and you are forever missed.

[@GoodSpiritBadBoy]

Sweet man! I had the pleasure of meeting Sylvester at The Marlin Beach Hotel in Fort Lauderdale somewhere around 1984 when I was young and new to the scene. I was captivated by his openness and his presence. He was very feminine and extroverted with such grace and flair I instantly liked him! After he passed away, as many others did from AIDS, I became a much bigger fan and learned more about this disco legend who had so much talent and charisma to share with the world! We are lucky to have had him even if it wasn't long enough! Much love to you Sylvester and thank you for your killer dance songs that are still poppin' in the clubs!

[@under20eats7]

GoodSpiritBadBoy 😍😍😍🌈

[@janepatton8100]

The worth and dignity of a soul is measured by what it delights in! And delight/happiness is our highest desire. Men have killed to have it. Kings have gone mad trying to find it. Wars have served it. Affairs have worshiped it. We all seek it. Sadly, billions have died without discovering its secret... namely, that joy is not an it, but a He. The Gospel is the good news that sinners can delight in a Holy God. It's the good news that all of our deepest desires are satisfied in the ONE who sent His Son to bring us to Him. God is so valuable and so satisfying that the most loving thing he could do for us is to make Himself gloriously indispensable. He is the only being in the universe for whom self-exaltation is the highest virtue. Therefore, God's commitment to be glorified and our goal to be satisfied are not at odds but come to simultaneous consumation in the worship of His Son... who took upon Himself the Wrath that God had towards us in our sinful disregard of Him. A wrath that could never be appeased through man-made religion. Jesus didn't die to turn the world into a paradise, he died so that we could stop seeking paradise in the world... Temporal things such as beauty, popularity, money, sex, racial identity, gender reassignment... can never truly satisfy. BECAUSE WE WERE MADE FOR SO MUCH MORE! We were made to gaze intently into the Eternal Beauty of a majestic King, Father, and God... meet Jesus the Christ. Life is hard, God is good, Glory is coming God Bless!

[@angie6012]

Wow!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thanks for sharing hun

[@robingift1635]

This was music..real music!!!

[@Blanche915]

Very true...

[@TheRealest215]

"Please. Don't sing that one!" LMAO 😂 He went out the way he lived his life...on his terms. Salute.

[@Jebbie1976]

Sylvester deserves a full-length documentary. Gone too soon.♥

[@ACSmith-rc1xk]

I wish I had half the confidence that Sylvester did. He was a force to be reckoned with who left a tremendous mark in the world of music and in the hearts of many.

[@jpmonroe9603]

I danced with Sylvester at the HIPPO Disco in Baltimore back in the 70s. He was an original, one of a kind, and a very sweet man. May he rest in peace and sing with the angels.

[@kbkcogic]

If he knowing the way of the Lord and his lifestyle was against will of God he is not most likely RIP and not in peace for Is 57:21 says for the wicked there is no peace.

[@richarda1441]

@@kbkcogic And now the Hippo is a CVS. ugh.

[@gregoryponds6745]

God is love and we are all created in his image

[@josejose-sw6uf]

JP Monroe angels ? what angels ? lucifers ? ohhhhh that angel yeah with that one yeah he be singing and screaming its hot hot hot

[@tonybracey9730]

@@kbkcogic, as a heterosexual man who doesn't judge the lifestyles of others, I'm always amazed that bible thumpers always seem to judge those different from them. How do YOU know where this man's fate after death? Aren't all sins equal? Aren't we ALL sinners until our last breath? Shouldn't you, and those who think like you worry about your own soul and how you live YOUR life?

[@leoguy1979]

They need to give this queen more credit than he gets. Definitely paved the way for many many performers.

[@tonystewart4113]

How true

[@sharoncook5883]

Sylvester was a powerful Intertainer, He make people feel so good inside , The voice was from heaven, He was a gift to the world, The greatest, The best, The Legend Sylvester 💐💐💐🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️

[@sweetwaterfarmhouse1074]

Im so grateful for Unsung. That’s when I was introduced to this sweet soul. He reminds me so much of my friend Tarryl. RIP to the both of you. Both gone too soon. “Can’t forget the love” Sylvester

[@shuntacatron7566]

I always thought a movie should be released theatrically about his life. He had this once in a lifetime talent that was very underrated. I am flabbergasted that he didn't make more of an impact on mainstream music. He was way ahead of his time. Rest in Peace, Sylvester.🙏🏾🌹❤👑🕊😇🎶🌞

[@JasonJohns-ui9py]

Absolutely the truth, he was a true Diva and it was God who made the gift he had. Rest in peace precious child of God and rare songster of great Enlightenment.

[@owenburroughs3254]

Miss Lawrence could play him‼️

[@dawnegilliam9710]

I was thinking the same thing Miss Lawrence is perfect for the role of Sylvester He is so fierce and fashionable as well❤

[@debbiemathieson2766]

Such a beautiful man and a pioneer, his amazing music will always live on ❤

[@eriklopez9430]

As a gay black man, I’m so proud to say that Sylvester IS my “gay” mother once & for all time. You may be gone, but not EVER forgotten.

[@ricojackson4630]

Period!!!!!💯💯💯❤

[@SheTwice]

Sylvester is THE absolute truth!!! He will forever be missed!!!

[@paullentz1972]

How does a gay Black man reconcile how The Bible treats homosexuality. I'm a straight White guy, however I have never been homophobic. Even though I feel that all religions are made up BS AND that there is no such thing as a 'god'....I grew up going to church and know what The Bible says about homosexuality. "Abomination" is such a harsh term..virtually impossible to sugarcoat. Yet most gay people (yes even gay men) cant help but not only believe in The Bible, but love them some 'jesus'. And that's not even including what The Bible has to say about Slavery. "It is ok to beat your Slave, as long as they dont die within a day or two, because they are considered your property" (Exodus 21:20-21). WTF? I just dont have it in me to reconcile how any SANE human being can worship a 'god' who NOT ONLY condone Slavery AND the beating of Slaves (as long as they didnt die within a day or two)...but also vilify homosexuality as being an abomination.

[@andresgcoderoilpaz2806]

​@@ricojackson4630shut up

[@salsasoul4112]

He was so beautiful. Flawless. Unapologetic. Fierce. He was everything life is. Perfect balance. I adore him. Thank you. Love you forever ♡

[@corneilmadison9436]

Now he's in hell

[@missmelody6185]

He was very beautiful even without the makeup. Such an important time.

[@salsasoul4112]

@@missmelody6185 Yes, he was. Just a beautiful human being ❤😊

[@ericashepard7088]

@@corneilmadison9436 sad but true smh

[@gway3079]

@@corneilmadison9436 please say hello to him when you get there

[@lupearenas5994]

As a self proclaimed 21 year old "Disco Queen" in 1978, you made us all feel MIGHTY REAL! Thank you so much for the music, the dancing, the joy and the memories!

[@jessaca]

This gives me LIFE! He didn't GAF!! He did what he wanted to do and had fun doing it! PERIOD!!!

[@richg9448]

Sylvester & Jermaine Stewart. Way ahead of their time.

[@maidacameron4093]

They were beautiful talented trailblazers. Sad they are gone but boy did the shine.

[@2dasimmons]

Martha Wash was a GREAT SINGER in the choir at Polytechnic High School in San Francisco where my dad was the principal.

[@soulfulvoices2341]

2dasimmons you are so right !! I have 3 of the 4 LPs this choir recorded. Do you have « We come to praise his name » album ?

[@mcbrion1951]

Yes, she is!! That’s why Sylvester has her and Igor’s as his backup singers!

[@alejandroherrera7965]

yep and she is still a great singer

[@gsau3000]

She was the real voice on C&C Music Factory's 'Gonna Make You Sweat'.

[@ajhoncantara]

WOW!

[@Joemnc]

Sylvester was an original.

[@kevinh2985]

Before RuPaul there was Sylvester. Love 'em both.

[@clbwebb1961]

Come on people

[@clbwebb1961]

Who are u there different

[@missmelody6185]

@@clbwebb1961 He didn't say that they Weren't different; just that He came before, paved the way for, and heavily influenced RuPaul.

[@JLPerryTV]

Xcuze Sylvester did both drag and singing. When he was with The Cockettes, everybody was in drag. Most tried to imitate Diana Ross and Billie Holliday

[@kenpasols6463]

Are you kidding? You can’t even put Rhu Paul in the same unniverse with SYLVESTER!

[@sfwentworth6664]

An amazing icon lost, but not forgotten, to an insidious disease. Thank God for these amazing videos!

[@tomtalker2000]

He was not only a gay icon in our community. But also a disco legend...!!!

[@aavalestormiconicperformer]

Amen.

[@artwill3971]

1 of the best Disco Queens

[@liztaylor310]

Miss Lawrence should play, because Lawrence can actually sing.

[@drunkman6914]

Liz Taylor Miss Lawrence also resembles Sylvester a lot !!!!

[@stevencorrea7982]

Guss want to ride down to the Old Town road?

[@lucywilhelm3419]

Absolutely adore Sylvester! His voice is So powerful and SO unique.

[@iwinitall3638]

Now that's what you call WINNING! His life...his way.

[@futureworldx6421]

2 tons of fun. The weather girls. Sylvester. "Sangers"!

[@raeray2235]

That was enlightening. I always loved Sylvester's music and THAT VOICE... but, everything about him was such a mystery. It is nice to see the humanity and the dreams behind this legendary DIVA

[@bobbiesingleton3147]

I love Sylvester and his music. He knew who he was and wasn't afraid to show it. He made a stance, either love me or leave me, which ever one you better respect me. Because I know who I am. Gone but when I say never, I mean never will be forgotten. Live on baby RIP. 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@lauritapolk9400]

He lived his life the way he wanted and that is what counts. RIP SYLVESTER 💕💖💕🌹

[@woabeatz9717]

Without condoms?

[@aburasosman8790]

​@@woabeatz9717 Yes Aids killed many At 80's Specially in new york Munich San Francisco London

[@Johnnyiswhere]

​@@woabeatz9717stupid comment

[@thekingofmoney2000]

@@woabeatz9717you’re a judgmental hater

[@dancelover020]

This needs to be a full on documentary, not just 9 minutes long. An hour at least!!!

[@anthonyhardemon2657]

Yeah I know right??? But they do have a documentary about him on KZbin

[@19ccj65]

If I'm not mistaken, "Unsung" on the TVOne network did a show on Sylvester.

[@angie6012]

There is a documentary on him...it had me in tears!😍

[@noireverite9362]

Check out Sylvester 's Unsung doc produced by TvOne👍

[@robingift1635]

I saw this on Unsung and ot was fabbbbbbuuuuuuulosssss! He was taken away much to early from us!

[@simon5005]

I was privileged to see Sylvester perform live twice in the Dallas gay clubs back in 1983 and 1984...........he was amazing.

[@alonzolewis3260]

I was lucky to see him perform in San Diego just before he was well known every where in the disco world.

[@TUNKATOI]

Simon5005 I've just found out about him😥

[@TheFYoung]

I was a little girl when I first heard Sylvester's voice and of course I thought he was a woman. When I finally saw a video of his, I was shocked to see that it was a man singing. However, I absolutely LOVED him. I thought he was FABULOUS! Thank you for gracing us with your beautiful spirit and voice!

[@YouKnowWhereYouWentWrong]

Growing up hearing Sylvester as a gay man I never really appreciated how much impact he had on the world. I just thought "everybody knows he's gay and nobody cares, it's all about the music." Now I know that he was a Game Changer, a Trail Blazer and now an Icon. He sings not WITH the Angels now, but AS an Angel. He rests in Peace but that voice lives on forever and ever.

[@janepatton8100]

The worth and dignity of a soul is measured by what it delights in! And delight/happiness is our highest desire. Men have killed to have it. Kings have gone mad trying to find it. Wars have served it. Affairs have worshiped it. We all seek it. Sadly, billions have died without discovering its secret... namely, that joy is not an it, but a He. The Gospel is the good news that sinners can delight in a Holy God. It's the good news that all of our deepest desires are satisfied in the ONE who sent His Son to bring us to Him. God is so valuable and so satisfying that the most loving thing he could do for us is to make Himself gloriously indispensable. He is the only being in the universe for whom self-exaltation is the highest virtue. Therefore, God's commitment to be glorified and our goal to be satisfied are not at odds but come to simultaneous consumation in the worship of His Son... who took upon Himself the Wrath that God had towards us in our sinful disregard of Him. A wrath that could never be appeased through man-made religion. Jesus didn't die to turn the world into a paradise, he died so that we could stop seeking paradise in the world... Temporal things such as beauty, popularity, money, sex, racial identity, gender reassignment... can never truly satisfy. BECAUSE WE WERE MADE FOR SO MUCH MORE! We were made to gaze intently into the Eternal Beauty of a majestic King, Father, and God... meet Jesus the Christ. Life is hard, God is good, Glory is coming God Bless!

[@brklyn345]

@@marilynwillett804 God said no such thing. The bible was originally written in Hebrew - FACT. The term "homosexuality" wasn't coined until 1868 - FACT. The English language didn't begin to take shape until about the beginning of the 5th century AD - FACT. Thus, when the bible was written, there was NO Hebrew equivalent for the term "homosexuality". Therefore God didn't say it.

[@StarrdigitalProductions]

Marilyn Willett why must you lie to support your agenda of hate? According to the Bible, Jesus died for all who accepted him, with no mentioning of any exceptions. Sylvester accepted Jesus as his savior.

[@stellabellafontay9366]

💖

[@childrensorg856]

@@brklyn345 5th century AD, English language sounded very German, wasn't till 10th, 11th century that French was thrown into it, Latin and Greek.

[@JNeil1975]

Sylvester really paved the way for the LGBT community back then. The rights and privileges we have today are because of people like him!

[@coffeeinbed69]

Yes he did!!

[@brelewill427]

No.... he paved the way for all people who overcame tragedy by using his God given talents and being a wonderful free spirit who lived life out loud. DO NOT make this tremendous life about pure sexuality he was love personified....because he was an inspiration to so so many people of many differrent races creeds colors lifestyles cultures and beliefs..touching each of us for so many different reasons. His music saved my life as a young girl... Sylvester was bigger than the box people tried to place him in. He was an Icon a humanitarian and a powerhouse entertainer who just happened to be gay... He changed the way we all saw the world. I smile everytime I think of him...He was beautiful

[@marilynwillett804]

​@@brelewill427 --He's burning in hell, unless he repented and was born again, Jesus told Nicodemus; ' Ye must be born again to enter heaven.'

[@brelewill427]

@@marilynwillett804 Hell is not until judgement day and the saints will be judged first, so lets not be so quick to decide beforehand who is going where... The bible says search out your own soul salvation with fear and trembling and the fact that the preacher of the church who repeatedly raped him as a child went on to live without consequence sickens me, but even though Sylvester was rejected for his flamboyance and feminine ways which were obviously a side effect of the terrible sexual and physical trauma he suffered he became something amazing in spite of it all.... Even after being forced out of the church and his home town. No one ever confronted the predator who they knew stole his innocence and allowed this evil individual to remain in the church....SMH we could all see how a loving God would punish the grown ups not the victim for what happened... Sylvester showed strength and faith in life when he could have been bitter and rejected God. This shows great character..Sin is Sin. Gods grace is sufficient and it was obvious that he knew where to go for strength peace and forgiveness. Lets all try to carry our own cross like this talented young man did because the bible says that even the elect of God shall scarcely make it in. Hopefully we can prove to be just as vigilant to keep our eyes on the things that are above and not assume that God is functioning according to mans carnal assertions about others...

[@bretlanshelvin8628]

pave the way? people been livin like that since the beginning of time. people need to not be afraid of who they are. take the good with the bad. what you hiding for? smdh

[@bluedragon4]

So many gone. It's truly heartbreaking.

[@odysseus325]

You're absolutely right my man....

[@skunk69x29]

They were all murdered, plain and simple. Never forget...

[@LuisMartinez-ib3pd]

KG2018 handsome😍

[@BigTD1777]

Skunk69 x who murdered them? For what?

[@chrish.4686]

Runaway1777, President Ronald Reagan proverbially murdered him and hundreds of thousands of others by withholding funding for research and support because AIDS was a "gay disease."

[@simplysweet6923]

Sylvester opened so many doors for so many people I will always respect !!!!

[@PaTudie]

My husband was his drummer in the early days.

[@TP-xy2ms]

Can you ask your husband what is the song playing at 2:23?

[@ClaudiaDiaz-qj5pj]

NO MAMES !!! JAJAJAJAJAJAJA

[@slicecube9374]

T P y

[@LittleTut]

I know that must have been cool, fun, exciting, etc, etc, etc. :))

[@blancamiranda4153]

his music still makes me want to dance 💃and im 60yr.old,every time i hear his music makes me feel good.⭐

[@lanas.2129]

Slyvester was definitely a trailblazer. I recall his confidence, seeing him on Soul Train, hearing that beautiful falsetto voice over the radio, and thinking then how he made it okay to be who you are. The makeup was always on point. Rest in eternal peace 🙏❣️

[@onetrueheart]

Baby! When I tell you I LOVE me some Sylvester...hunni he was everything! My mom played his music all the time and so when I listen to his music it comforts me and reminds me of a simpler time in my life. The world needs to know who is and what an AMAZING mark he left in the music industry and in the LGBTQ community. He totally lived life to the fullest. I’d love to see his biopic produced for the BIG screen. And I think Lee Daniels is the person to do it and Miss Lawrence from Star can play Sylvester bc he reminds me so much of Sylvester.

[@CheriMartina]

Stephanie Jackson yes Miss Lawrence would be perfect!

[@Jackson_Hts_Mr_Randy_Watson]

Liked his songs, but more than anything I respect anybody who is true to themselves and won't compromise. That's actually pretty rare.

[@iWadeWade]

Big Freedia or Ms. Lawrence from Star should play him in a theatrical release

[@soniabeyah7606]

Big freedia does remind me of him.

[@rodneygriffin5643]

Yeeeees u are spot on but I sees Lawrence doin a better job freedia accent is hella heavy

[@liljay216]

Or shaq

[@lakeabrown5061]

I agree

[@victoriageiger6267]

Or Magic Johnson's son

[@cottonceena]

Brilliant bio, thank you so much. He was such a wonderful and talented guy. I saw him live many times.

[@malcolmhurtburrell35]

I was very young it i love that Sylvester

[@TheLetsTalkShowCanada]

💕

[@donniehagy5125]

Lucky! I would have given anything to see this wonderful talented man perform live!

[@salvadoririzarryramos2417]

Sylvester Great talent and with a beautiful heart. His song, sweet and kind attitude broke racial barriers.

[@paumiller74]

He was ahead of his time, and broke barriers. It was great he could be himself, and he was brave for not hiding his illness, esp when he attended the parade in his wheelchair.

[@giomig86]

I’ve been listening to You Make Me Feel my entire life never knew the history of the song, let alone it was a man! Love it !

[@b.jlovett]

He was the inspiration, who opened the closet door for many people around the world.....Growing up during the 70's in my teens, disco to me was like cell phones and IPODES of today, it simply took my life over , and Sylvester along with two tons of fun were and always be legends in the music industry....Then....now .....and for ever .........R.I.P, my wonderful man, thank you for opening up my closet door.....You were one of the greatest divas that ever lived.

[@06eric]

thnx. had the privilege to hear him sing live. i'll never forget it

[@sugarlove]

rip Sylvester darling! you are a big star up in to the sky xxxx

[@nicollyfarao2401]

sugar love I agree it 😄 the angels are happening and jump and are dacing with his songs! heaven must be in extasy! Greetings from Brazil darling 😄

[@corneilmadison9436]

Naw he's in hell

[@corneilmadison9436]

@@nicollyfarao2401 nope he's in hell

[@nicollyfarao2401]

@@corneilmadison9436 ok! So the hell and Devil are in big party!😄 celebration! Celebration!

[@corneilmadison9436]

@@nicollyfarao2401 it maybe funny to you but right about now he partying alright, crying his butt off from all that fire burning nashin of the teeth. Keep thinking hell is a play toy, I'm pretty sure if you knew what hell was it wouldn't be a joke to you

[@mimiwells7156]

Sylvester is an legend. Come on people, we all love her songs.

[@nicollyfarao2401]

When I'm down I put Silvester you make me feel on the stereo and forget about all my problems! This song have a good energy ⚡ a good vibration that I cannot explain! 😄 greetings from Brazil for everyone that loves. His songs 😉

[@rabit818]

Sylvester was surrounded by loving family and friends. Amazing talent.

[@dominiques.4898]

Still nowadays so much to learn from him about courage, dreaming and being true to yourself. What a great example of a true artist and human .

[@mustangjane1610]

He seemed to have a genuinely sweet spirit.

[@kimberlytaylor8550]

I was 8 when my mother bought Sylvester’s first album, Step ll. I played it til the grooves wore out. He was so fly, beautiful, gifted. It was heartbreaking when he passed.

[@septiawoman2911]

Yes he was! I actually learned who he was from an older sib and a few dance moves from Sylvester during the Disco era and I thank him for that. Sylvester WAS a trail-blazer, no doubt!

[@SheTwice]

Girl, me too!!! I was about 9 when my mom used to play Sylvester records to death , honey!!! We used to dance and sing so, so loud..... ahhhhhh, the memories!

[@timcleveland225]

While I was the light tech at Backstreet Atlanta, Sylvester was booked for 3 songs, I was sent to the dressing room which at the time also was a upstairs kitchen to get the back up tape for his performance from his manager. Sylvester was still getting ready, I told him I would be on the spot light & on the rider we received it and it had no instructions on lighting. He was very soft spoken and tall, he baby you know never use green on Us Back Folk, how about a light pink, white will wash me out, and he told me to keep the spot on him in between songs as he was going to introduce a new song, and then at the end go to black so I can see to get off that small stage, he then pulled up his pants/dress and showed me his platform shoes, I told him not to worry, we will take you down when you are ready. I asked him if he wanted to go to the DJ booth or his Limo after the show, he told that he would like to party a bit, I will let you know, I told him it will be two security guards, you tell them. I said you are welcome to come in the DJ booth we have a small sofa and anything you want. His manager told me 15min. I took the tape ran down to the booth, handed it to Angelo & got to the spot light and waited. What a wonderful moment, he decided to go to his Limo as the Club was packed. I saw him again at another Club a year or so later, After he passed away, The Weather Girls came thru, their husbands waited in the Limo, they were all ready, came in the DJ booth, asked if we were ready did it’s Raining Men & one other song, & made a quick exit to the Limousine, check in Hand. Good Times. But I will never forget My short encounter with Sylvester. 🙏😀

[@LynRuiz]

Sylvester was a true Badass.

[@depaola63]

Same face as his mother too !! Very touching , she was happy for him !

[@sidfuqua1129]

My ass is still listening to his music and disco today and its 2019

[@helidude3502]

2021 checking in

[@chrissvenningson1747]

I listen to Sylvester’s music almost daily. Love the music, as I love every type of music from the 70’s and 80’s.

[@barriemoore1687]

I met Sylvester in a bar on Market Street in the 80s !!! What a night , what a wonderful , kind , funny soul ....I miss you my friend ...❤️

[@adc2327]

Yes he was around back in the eighties. If you lived in San Francisco and we're out and about you would probably run into him.

[@susanmoser8864]

Awesome!!!! 🎶"You make me feel....🎶🎶🎶. Thank you for sharing this video! Thank you, Sylvester for sharing your talents with the world and everyone who chose to hear & listen to you!!! You ARE missed!

[@db60615]

Hearing his mother speak is so heartbreaking. You can see where he got his looks from. Just imagine all of the people that would be on this earth had it not been for that man made disease.....smh.

[@db60615]

@Julia Mimi go play in traffic.....

[@dmbunny8000]

@Julia Mimi Such ignorance and poison. You must be a very sad lonely person with no friends. Hated by everyone who knows you, vile degenerate bitch.

[@missmelody6185]

Think before you speak. There is a lot of ignorance and hatred in that statement.

[@ImTheMan78]

Julia Mimi I second that motion

[@courtneyreid9862]

Devastating…. Aids destroyed the arts and the intelligentsia of the era and led to the sad, low brow shit show we’re in now.

[@kimnix8907]

So glad to have met Sylvester and Two Tons O Funs in Buffalo, Ny. My cousins sponsored them, Atlantic Star and Kleeer, in concert. I was a teen. Thank You God for his spirit and awesome experience. Ill never forget the kindness, music n laughter that evening.

[@itseemedtoher8053]

The video they show at 4:58 never fails to make me burst into tears. Because every time I've danced or worked out to this song, I've been smiling. And when it's still played at weddings and parties, people are having a ball. But his face as he's singing it is a portrait of anger, pride and defiance.

[@stanharry3722]

I remember hearing some of his music and only Sylvester could do it right and let nothing get in his way..We need more Sylvesters ...RIP Sylvester...

[@blessedstamina]

Sylvester was a one of a kind who can never be replicated. He was unique, and blessed with his own right to be who he wanted to be. May you rest, and see you when I get there! Chow!

[@TP-xy2ms]

Do you know the song playing at 3:23?

[@sheilabarron7206]

RIP Sylvester you are Beautiful He lived who he was♥️

[@juanrios6013]

I have a couple words for this phenomenal guy: AUTHENTIC! ORIGINAL! Rest in Peace Sylvester.

[@simonalyneenderz3247]

I was in elementary school. I heard him sing his music. His passionate voice and his loving soulful self blanketed me like treasure chest of shiny jewels. He generated soo many great vibes. To this day, if I'm not myself, I'll put on his music/video and sing along. He truly uplifts my spirits to the heavens!

[@LeenaStark]

*LEGENDS* never die - they go onto the great big Disco in the sky. Rest in eternal LOVE Sylvester, you are STILL being missed + LOVED!

[@PrimordialChaos07]

Before there was RuPaul or Elton John...R.I.P sunshine, just thinking of him. That fact that his back up singers stood by him in friendship and didn't exploit his memory says a lot of how today society has deteriorated

[@ChicanoPhD]

Elton John? 🤢

[@kraggerz]

Legend..still living on through us and his music

[@boodoodles1970]

And his music lives on today ❤️ fabulous and sensational 💃🏼 I’ve been dancing around to do you wanna funk

[@_CaliGirl]

Even as a little girl, I knew he was different...and I loved it. His wild outfits, glamorous hair and beautiful voice. His songs will live on forever and ever. Imagine, if he listened to those record reps telling him to change and be what they wanted him to be...he never would have been who he really was and the person he is to us.

[@erokkwhitaker2225]

I grew up during his era and I remember the night's of getting ready to go out, getting pumped listening to Sylvester, Rufus and Chaka or some Average White Band.Great music during a great era!We love and miss you, you set the trail for the RuPauls and Boy Georges of the world!!!😘😘😘😘

[@jenniferfields6173]

I still love this song. You make me feel mighty real.

[@csutton161]

That voice! So obvious he grew up in the church, cutting his chops. I had the privilege of seeing Sylvester and 2 tons of fun back in 1977. One of the best shows, TO THIS DAY, that I've ever seen. Their voices were pure harmony, and when Sylvester hit those high sustained notes, HOLD ON...Thank you for sharing this.

[@clovis-ti1yv]

I liked him. I first heard “Do you wanna funk” at Oil Can Harry’s disco night on a Saturday in 1999. I was instantly a fan. Better late than never. I was born in 78. His voice was excellent. He had range. He had beautiful chocolate skin. He was androgynous and was truly good looking whether dressed as a man or woman. He still gets me dancing. Rest In Peace Sylvester. I miss your voice.

[@Chloe_Kolohe808]

He lived his life with no regrets. Respect!

[@NativeAmerican10]

He. Is and always will be a superstar. What a deep respect and love for him. God bless

[@RoxanneHenare]

He was one of the most stunning transvestites I’ve ever known

[@vigaravigarane8751]

A young straight man who loved his music his energy and him.

[@MarkHolman]

I Am so grateful that he never held back on the flamboyant dress and make up! He blew the lid open for countless beings who were guided to explore the feminine mystic. 💖🕯️💜

[@WriterVicYates]

Love these early photos and videos of Sylvester.

[@mithrilmoon1]

Total and lasting respect for this amazing artist, true to himself and never a fake. He was the Real Thing, and will always be missed xx

[@farmyardflavours]

i ABSOLUTELY loved Sylvester !!

[@dogwomanhere]

Sylvester, thanks for the memories & your beautiful self!

[@denisemitchell8477]

luv this dude saw him live Paradise Gayrage

[@erokkwhitaker2225]

Denise Mitchell I remember the Paradise Gayrage!I went their once with a friend when I lived in Newark in the early 80's!😂I was lit,the night was lit and I remember getting a summons for smoking a cig while waiting for the path train...with mad weed in my socks!😂😂😂.#Memoirs of an Imperfect Demon😈😵🙊

[@teresamitchell908]

E*rokk Whitaker yup those were the days ❤️🤣👍🏽

[@cher_sh]

I encountered this soul by listening to him voicing so much glimmer, glamour, joy and passion into his art. He's made the world very happy his way. Saddened by the loss of this great artist🕊️🌼🌺🌹

[@bigeman25]

We ain't never gonna grow old. Rest in Peace and Love Sylvester.

[@joeblow578]

It's hard for people who weren't there in the late '70s and early '80s, especially in urban centers like NYC and SF, to imagine how terrifying and destructive AIDS was then... it took so many beautiful people in the prime of their lives. Proud of Sylvester for telling the world that was what was going on with him. He was a brave soul, no question, as well as very gifted.

[@samuelsmith9929]

Comment from a swm. ..Sylvester was one of a kind,awesome entertainer, and from what I can gather A wonderful human being....

[@golddust9602]

This was amazing. Sylvester made his way out of no way. He was real. He was honest and respectful and pleasant it appears to all 🙏.