Sylvia Pillow Talk (Long Version) (HQ Stereo) (1973)

[@dcmaestro1]

I worked for Sylvia Robinson at Sugarhill Records as a producer/engineer for almost 2 years. Ms.Rob was the real deal. What a multi talented woman! Rumors say that the character Cookie from the TV show Empire was derived from Sylvia Robinson. Ms. Rob was also a savvy business woman, but she also was compassionate. I helped her pick up Toys and gifts that she bought for kids in Englewood N.J. and the Bahamas. She did this every Christmas. God bless her soul. Gone but never forgotten and forever loved.

[@andremiller7725]

I never knew Ms. Silvia Robinson who help launch Sugarhill was the singer of one of my favorite romantic songs of my adolescent years in the 70s.

[@edwardburks2868]

She wasn't a savvy business woman she was a blood-clat thief who ripped off young Blacx rappers with bad contracts that affects them right up to this day.😠

[@melcozart7447]

Beautifully said family. ✍️🏽🎀🎁🎼🎁

[@Marcuswelby-nx2te]

So

[@javierrogriguez8142]

@@edwardburks2868 what,???who did she rip of this wonderfull black succesful lady

[@lindahines9380]

wow this song is 49 years old 😳 but It still sounds real good in 2022!

[@juanitasmith2310]

I sing it right now today and karaoke and I'm 58 and these young people they don't know nothing about this song they be like Superstar can you sing that again

[@YouTubeBlueButterflies]

2023 too

[@Allsoulmusic575]

Mother of Hip Hop ❤

[@rondeneef]

me

[@rondeneef]

played on.........radio mi amigo. playe de aro. 538mhe. 1978(illegal radio in spain)

[@robertortiz8540]

I was 13 years old in 1973, when this song was released.

[@williamwright5210]

So was I and I loved it

[@robertortiz8540]

@@williamwright5210, 👍

[@PicoRivera-lv3zl]

Me too 🤪

[@K.M93-K.W]

Not only the vocals but that visual. Dope fit, raw talent and beautiful woman. 🔥😍

[@LaLaLaura0519]

Right! That outfit was giving.... ❤❤

[@khanimran7465]

True dat

[@garybardwell7117]

So are you..😁😍

[@marshascott6107]

Right

[@claystevenson1821]

Agreed

[@Idelia412]

I remember when this song was popular back in June 1973 in LA. and it still sticks out as a favorite of mine. RIP Sylvia

[@cesarcesar8545]

Amen the 70s were the sweet best

[@carloslopez-rv4ln]

I am a peruvian man ,41 years old.the first time that I Heard Sylvia was in April 2019,i was in shock ,her voice her performance was really great and remember Tha I felt sad to see this vídeo ,how was the people ,the indumentary ,the fashion and else.I really admire that You lived that season june 1973.thanks for Sharing your memories.

[@Idelia412]

@@carloslopez-rv4ln Thank you for the kind remarks. The song is such sexy song!

[@andremiller7725]

Yeah it was a dope romantic song and I was only 8yrs old. But I had a connection with music early as a child. I remember I had to 5 or 6yrs old. I told my mom I loved "Bob Scaggs, Dirty Low Down. Remember the slick drum beat

[@MrWeliz]

I was cursing Whittier Blvd in ELA with this song blasting in my car in 73 .

[@anyayashar1970]

Still have one of the sexiest voices of all time; hands down

[@A47919]

Growing up in a lily-white town, and being 13 years old when this song came out, I didn't know what hit me. Wow! One of the greatest songs and singing performances of all time. Still sounds fantastic a half century later.

[@marshascott6107]

Quit lying

[@johnadams8997]

​@@marshascott6107 😂🤣💀

[@meonly6471]

​@@marshascott6107 😂😂 Lef da bwoy be was he lilly white in a Lilly white town with a black surname 😂😂

[@JudgeJulieLit]

With this iconic vocal masterpiece, Sylvia epitomizes and "wins the 1970s" !

[@gigidooley3892]

Sylvia was before Donna Summer and Sade! Don’t get me wrong, I love Donna and Sade!

[@susiem.5609]

I feel the same!! She does a perfect job singing about how we girls feel when we're in love with a fantastic guy, which I am. Hope you are, too. 💕

[@hectorrodriquez3182]

@@susiem.5609 sup

[@hectorrodriquez3182]

@@susiem.5609 im with it

[@hectorrodriquez3182]

@@susiem.5609 sade but sylvia number 1

[@iamladeegee8032]

Thank God you said that! I had 45 records of Pillow Talk and Sweet Stuff and those two songs were suggestive for their time, and radio jocks had to fade out the orgasmic sounds from both records. It wasn't until 1976 Donna Summer came along with the 10 minute long Love To Love You Baby adding her moans and groans thru the entire record, and once again radio jocks had to fade out the suggestive parts. But those songs were tame compared to the overtly sexual lyrics of so-called "love songs" now where u hear the f bomb , and d*** and p***y all thru the songs. Now, I never heard Sade do any suggestive sounds in any of her records and I had all of her albums. She has a naturally husky voice which could be mistaken for suggestive. The only two that did it as u said, was Sylvia Robinson and the Donna Summer.

[@alanmorris7669]

Rest in peace, Sylvia Robinson. We will never forget you or this song!

[@mikeraccooneyes4509]

Remembering: SYLVIA. May 29, 1935- September 29, 2011 Sylvia Robinson-Singer and Founder of Sugar Hill Records. She had 2 gold records: LOVE IS STRANGE (1957) and PILLOW TALK (1973). She was founder and CEO of Sugar Hill Record label. Her 2 landmark gold singles were: THE RAPPER'S DELIGHT (1979) by the Sugar Hill Gang and THE MESSAGE (1982) by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.

[@susandorcean4555]

Yay we share the same birthday!5/29.😘👍

[@dextervlug820]

I was 8 when this song came out, and it still sparks memories. My mom hated when I sang this song, she felt it was too mature for my age!

[@bigdeal39]

Mine to...when I played it....but a Terrific song !!! 🤣🤣

[@dextervlug820]

@@bigdeal39 🤣 I'm not alone!

[@douglasmenezes7469]

Sensual song.

[@GIGI_NYC]

Aww love that 💝

[@robindear5043]

@Dexter Vlug ROTFL😹😹 I think a lot of the songs we enjoyed as kids were way too mature for our age!

[@mahogany_honey]

I can't even begin to imagine how many babies were made to this song

[@meoshaarnold9497]

Like me!😅😂😂😅😂😂

[@darrellwaller6001]

LOL!

[@teretha]

I did 😂

[@stephencarter9570]

Lol

[@Bumps-f3n]

😆😆

[@ShavaughnBrown-zs5no]

I really love this song. I was a little girl when this song came out. I love the sound of her voice. She sounds like she's whispering through the whole song.

[@chrisbennett6260]

yep

[@paulswartz9104]

RIP Sylvia,one of the queens of soul,100 Proof Motown!

[@FYMASMD]

She was never on Motown. This song has an Al Green grove to it. Al turned it down because of his religious leanings. 🙄. Ok Al. More like Memphis or even Philly.

[@josephconsoli4128]

To this day, when I listen to song, I just melt. Not only is it one of the sexiest songs in history, but Sylvia absolutely nailed it. No one else can cover this song and come near the original.

[@danw1374]

This and Maxi Anderson - Lover to lover. Pure sensual 70s classics!

[@williamwright5210]

There was a French lady sung this song was not bad but not close

[@azelms.chazjones8653]

Yes. I was 15 in 73, and the music was smoking!!

[@davidlancaster4476]

not a single female singer could sing like this now (2023)

[@chrisbennett6260]

you know that well said pure class

[@Bob-nd2mr]

Joss Stone does a good cover ...such a good song ...Sylvia Robinson was special

[@kaichen7907]

Raw talent. Cant get enough of that background beat. Def one of my favorite oldie jams. RIP Sylvia.

[@monisamontoya288]

Congratulations to Ms. Robinson's induction to the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame.

[@kevinwatson46]

It is people like her that change the world

[@ceeregina]

The 70s had some of the best love ballads out.

[@CarmellaAvan-gp3nz]

Love her outfit.....

[@meechieb9_]

I been addicted to this song for over 30 years I’m 41 now. lol I watch this video more than everyone in the comments 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@juan2300]

Always a favorite of mine... great high school memories.

[@samuelpajoa215]

I find joy in hearing these song's, I 😢 that there's no more song's being written like this anymore 😔.

[@SassaFrass28]

Ain’t that the truth

[@Dydy-kv3yx]

Ahhh the 70's don't we all wish to go back!!

[@JohnWilliams-ij4gj]

More than you know. 😢

[@kingcc2]

6 years later she would help bring rap music to main stream with "Rappers Delight" on her Sugar Hill record label

[@bossblack5738]

I love this jam back in the day. RIP little Sylvia

[@richardburger317]

This I remember this tune as kid in Tucson, I can't keep a dry eye when I hear it! Thanks for posting God bless!

[@rudygaona5657]

I just heard this song like 3 months ago,and I have falling in love! I love this song!!!

[@melodysanger103]

REMEMBERING SYLVIA ROBINSON (MAY 29, 1935 - SEPTEMBER 29, 2011) [05/29/2024]

[@TSC-hr7ir]

1973 Brooklyn New York Bring back beautiful memories

[@tonicody4712]

I like this Song, I was 9 years old when this SONG!! Was played on the radio 🤗

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

This song was written for Al Green but he turned it down. I'm glad he did turn it down, it seems more appropriate for a woman to sing.

[@chrisbennett6260]

never knew that wow

[@jerryhall1014]

Rest in peace babe, you are missed! Love is strange !

[@kalihiwarhomes2177]

Rest In Eternal Peace, Sylvia Robinson.

[@HAVEAGREATDAYize]

1973...So many great songs

[@beckybliss4394]

She was extraordinary. It's sad, some Artists in the industry don't give her, her flower😔.

[@ceeaguilar959]

My Grandpa always bumped this for my grandma 🥺

[@oldsoul1164]

Orale that's what's up Man.

[@learntocrochet3952]

🤣😂🤣

[@ceeaguilar959]

@@learntocrochet3952 what’s funny ?

[@raytha1st]

👏🏾

[@sharonlee6644]

@@learntocrochet3952😂🤣😂

[@FatSal619]

All Time Love ❤️ Song, Of The Old Skool Eras ☝🏽🥇

[@jefferymizell8063]

Damn! Talk about nostalgia, this is the ultimate epitome. I remember my uncles and aunts listening to this classic song by Sylvia. Just reminiscing and it is so dear. My! My! My!

[@kimwright8768]

Rest In Peace Sylvia Robinson 💔🕊👼I Was Born In 1976 But I Love This Song ❤

[@eltatoyo9211]

I used to get so embarrassed when, as a 15 year old kid, the song would come on the radio while me and my mom where riding the car . I was looking for place to hide 😂

[@ronmiller2422]

LOL

[@QueenSugar72]

I was only a year old when this song came out but growing up in a household where Oldies but Goodies ruled I remember hearing it later as a little girl

[@ShavaughnBrown-zs5no]

I just like her voice. I was a little girl when this song came out. I would go to see her at a concert to hear her sing this song.

[@davidwalker353]

I was fresh out of Trinidad came to Brooklyn when I here that song and still love it 🇹🇹

[@jeshun7071]

Happy heavenly 89th birthday to the mother of Hip Hop, , the singer, songwriter and record producer, who formed the pioneering hip-hop group Sugarhill Gang

[@jeffreychandler8666]

So very beautiful with a tenderness and sensuality, passionately, expressed during a time when music moved your soul to emotion.

[@randiruiz1368]

She's that one in A lifetime singer* That sweet voice will last* Every time U hear it. ps love ya Sylvia!! Alway's liked Your style girl*

[@nathanmccloud3572]

Baby making stuff,I can remember the parties back in the 70,s, man this was a party favorite here

[@garyeaton6172]

Along with Barry White birth rate music pure beauty

[@nathanmccloud3572]

@@garyeaton6172 it was just pure magic

[@pattyt9791]

What a great song. I've loved it for a long time. Remember it was a great dance party song!

[@tammanthashaw9299]

I grew up listening to this, still to this day, enjoy this song.

[@marknorthwest93]

WHOA! SMOKIN' HOT! Many, many THANKS for sharing this! This recording blew me away back in the day. I recall my first l first visit to NYC in the late 1970's and finding two other of her albums in a huge Manhattan record store. Not available at the time in Canada, I was in HEAVEN! A fairy recent CD compilation is now out of print and her music NEEDS to become more widely available!

[@장순국-u6b]

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[@7777LORENZO]

The people are dancing so fast to this Song - such a slow romantic song

[@Thaofficialsensei]

They moving with the snare and open hat

[@MakingBetterChoices1987]

I love this ❤❤❤ I heard this song for the first time a couple of days ago on Sirius XM & fell in love 😌😌😌😌

[@barrys4922]

What a classic.

[@randiruiz1368]

I put my phone on my pillow every time I I play this song. She wore a cute & pretty outfit on Soul Train.

[@ShirleyT-Keela]

I wonder if those people in the audience knew they were watching a legend? RIP Sylvia.

[@jeffmiller1310]

My dad made me cover my ears when this song came out.

[@Marcuswelby-nx2te]

y

[@tee8125]

Maaan…just the overall idea and and her delivery plus the music production is 🔥💯🙌🏽 it transports me back to that time ..I can’t even imagine wut her generation was feelin when she dropped this 1 .. 🔥💯🙌🏽

[@virtualny100]

I heard this beautiful song on Polish Radio. How I envied you in the West that you could not only hear but also see this artist. In our country, behind the "iron gate" there was no such possibility, even on TV.

[@4evrnick]

This song makes me think of the first day of summer vacation 1973. I was 9. A teen age neighbor was washing his car. This song was playing on KASH AM, Eugene, OR. I feel sorry for anyone too young to have experience that era.

[@NoNo-ng9sl]

I always feel like I should be lighting a cigarette after the song ends 😅😂

[@richardp4189]

I was about to like this but I already did it. Must of been a couple of years. What a voice!

[@reygalsim8437]

So sexy and relaxing music...this is my first time to hear it. A big thumps up..

[@andresrico8734]

I love you so Much,thanks a lot for your songs

[@timthompson6194]

I remember blasting this sexy kitten number in my 1973 Chevy Impala ! Great music that live on 2021 era

[@dirksimmang]

Ooo dammm.. I do remember Sylvia, Still listening 2022...oooo yaahhh

[@jacinta6421]

Still sound new it is 2024‼️❤️❤️❤️

[@rogerfranks986]

For the rock and roll hall of fame. Congrats to her 👏 💓

[@Payne_Inc.]

Born in '73 & Good Lawd she was *FINE*

[@byronbryant4848]

If you don't know this song you not old school and you don't no anything about love if you don't know better ask somebody this slow song was banging 👌back in the "70"s you can't find pillow talk 🎵🎶 like this anymore maybe in the "80"or the "90"but otherwise never!!!

[@suebaney721]

I have always loooooved this song!!! I also believe in the sweet femininity of women .... so so sweet. This sweet sounding "come on with me baby" in such a sweet way is beyond a more beautiful way to bring your hubby or boyfriend to ..... where it needs to be. Love Sylvia and this song!!

[@jefferymizell8063]

Why? Does this song seem so intriguing? It was a time when my aunt's and uncle were all together @ my grandmother's, (their mother), house. Beautiful times, family's were family!!! And all embraced those moments together.

[@sylviabranch4201]

My daddy got my name from her.R.i.p Queen Sylvia Robinson

[@annetteb2432]

Ooh, I don’t wanna see you be no fool what I’m teachin’ you tonight, boy, you’ll never Learn it in school.🎶🎶😘💋

[@francoh.l]

beautiful woman, beautiful song..I'm 63 and I heard it a long time ago..listening to the radio today, the theme was to suggest romantic, love songs I immediately remembered Sylvia and called and suggested pillow talk...and what do you think? it was a hit!! By the way, the other track on the album, "my thing" is also very good! always in our memories, beautiful woman.. Vaya con dios 😢

[@danielnazario7485]

Brings me back to the days of wabc radio,and hearing Ron Lundy introduce this song. I am a true romantic and I would definitely play this for a woman while having a candle light dinner.

[@Sarasdad91]

Such a wonderful talent and song writer. R.I.P. Sylvia.

[@kahakookina2822]

RestIn eternal Peace, Sylvia Robinson. I will never forget you as long as I live.

[@fernandovieiradecamargovie3217]

Linda voz.....bela canção.....!!! Amei!!! ..... viva anos 70 ....! Fernando from São Paulo Brasil...

[@patriciamillet4145]

I heard this song when I was a little girl loved it then and still do

[@oleskool61]

Omg, I saw her when she performed this on Soul Train. I may had been only 11 years old but I knew a sexy lady when I saw one. RIP little Sylvia.

[@313drepeso313]

Thank you... Never seen this live, honestly stumbled across this song about 6yrs ago. Instantly became one of my favorite old-school R&B songs. I go deep on that old-school though, dont get it twisted 😎

[@joydunn2109]

I Love this song Yeah! I was 12 years old!

[@jaimesmith2266]

This song is pure perfection just a classic.

[@angelacrowe5575]

Wow!! She was way before her time!❤❤❤

[@AG-lt9bx]

Just wonderful

[@stonedog23]

I fondly remember this song and artist as a child. And I know of hip hop legend Sylvia Robinson. I never knew they were one and the same.

[@digigroovestudios]

Wow. I never knew Ms. Sylvia did this. I like it. It's very good music..

[@marcusweathers7478]

what happed to our music..my god. .this was so good back in the day...now????

[@leticiajuarez7007]

Just came around this song again, and I remember when I used to hear it. Still dance to it.

[@808michiganjedi3]

Definitely remember when this first aired over the radio in 1973

[@elianemend5497]

Nossa! Qto tempo não ouvia essa música. Simplesmente maravilhosa! Esse som era de.mais! Eu era bem novinha, Entrando na adolescente. Tinha vergonha de ouvir alto e meu pai brigar comigo. Hj com outros cantando, mas jamais esquecida.

[@Lady_A.R]

It was the one song that my dad said that if he buys it for me that my mom will yell at him. LOL I never forgot this. I looked at my dad and he pointed to me my very first album which he knew and remembered that I absolutely loved: Salsoul Orchestra's Magic Journey album and one other ... by Casablanca Records Cerrone's Supernature. Later in '74 or '75, I saved my allowances and got my Donna Summer's Love to Love You Baby album. ❤️❤️❤️💃🕺🔥❤️❤️❤️

[@nahkohese555]

Every time I heard this song, I remember by the time it ended, I was ready to roll over and light up a cigarette. She could sing better than most girls could . . . I'll let you fill in the blank. One of the all too many great talents the world has lost in recent years.

[@joesena913]

Sylvia Robinson is a icon of hip hop

[@lonellbeuford1716]

It's Lonnie on the internet love Silvia ❤ she brings true memories of her love

[@chrisbennett6260]

miss this era of soul music and i was only 2 years old ,greatest era of soul music 1960 to 1987