THAT VOICE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Sylvester -You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) REACTION

[@HavocWWC]

Sylvester's backup singers were known as Two Tons O' Fun. Later on, they became The Weather Girls ("It's Raining Men").

[@elisaabolafia9542]

I read somewhere that the song " It's Raining Men" was originally offered to DONNA SUMMERS to record. She turned it down because she was coming into a very Religious part of her life , and the song not only was a sexy vibe, but the lyrics "Hallelujah" was offensive to her. Paul Schaefer co-wrote that song. Quite a history on that song ❗🎵 What an Era the Disco Days were.

[@ReneChewbaka]

Martha Wash! ❤

[@joeyjosephs]

I met Sylvester after he performed in Philadelphia a week before he passed, and he was sweet and genuine..I still have his autograph

[@janna2245]

Oh that's so sad

[@mrlookin4mr]

At last ! Sylvester doesn't get enough recognition. A true disco diva !

[@mickdenis6630]

If there ever was a "GAY ICON", Sylvester was it ! He doesn't get the credit he deserves for living LOUD & PROUD, if you will, long before it was fashionable or safe. Even in this montage clips you can see him in the white suit, which is was he was put in for his album cover. I as kid I saw him on Johnny Carson talking about his boyfriend Rick (living his truth back at a time when it was not accepted at all). He led the San Francisco Gay Pride Parade from his wheelchair in June 1988, he died in December of 1988. "I've never been a crusader, but I have always been honest. I may not volunteer details to the media, but I've never believed in lying or denying what I am to anyone" Sylvester.

[@sedatedape315]

Absolute truth, Mick. Too many of us had to keep it in the low down back then. Fear of losing a job, our home, or sadly...our families. It was amazing to see those like Sylvester living it open and free.

[@sukie584]

We loved him in NYC too.

[@Another_User_Name_]

Wait, Sylvester is a man? I never knew that until now.

[@kellyreiterman]

Totally, Mick. Growing up in San Francisco and going to gay clubs in the mid 1980s during college, Sylvester's music was everywhere. I even remember Halloween in the Castro back then with "You Make Me Feel" blaring from a boombox from a balcony and everyone was singing along. AIDS killed so many so fast back then. He had an amazing voice and presence. RIP, Sylvester.

[@aharon59]

He was totally an icon but he was also a massive talent. So sad that he died before they found a cure for Aids.

[@charlesr63]

Sylvester was real before real was fashionable. Loved his hits 👏👏

[@sfcub-Bill]

Sylvester James is an ICON in the gay community! I remember him riding his Scooter to the Recording Studio on Castro Street. He lived his life, didn't force you to accept his lifestyle, but never tried to hide it! Rest in Peace Queen 👑 You made us dance! 💃 💋 💕

[@YourBeingParanoid]

This video is what's inside every post menopausal divorcee I've ever met (speaking as a gay man)

[@mattfullenwider2479]

Coming from a 70's/ 80's/ 90's DJ prospective, I did not give AF about gender anything. I knew good music when I heard and Sylvester goes down as one of the greatest.

[@torstenheling3830]

Didn’t he record at the old Fantasy Sound Studios at 10th and Parker Streets in Berkeley, California?

[@torstenheling3830]

There was never a recording studio in the Castro. No way.

[@finderkeeperrrs]

What lifestyle? His sexuality? Being gay is not a lifestyle. It's a sexuality

[@charlesreyna1788]

So absolutely amazing that you found Sylvester. One of a kind. He had a great voice and such a nice person.

[@samolevski1119]

You have to remember when this came out, we hadn't yet had Boy George on our screens. Hearing this song on the radio was one thing, but to see Sylvester for the first time on pop music shows shocked many older parents here in the UK and presumably elsewhere. His style was rather more flamboyant than here in some appearances, and I remember discussions in schools and bars as to whether the singer was male or female - how times have changed !

[@jeffreygriffin7248]

Jay and Amber get ready to get your groove on! When this was in the clubs everybody was on the dance floor! Also check out Sylvester's song Disco Heat of which Martha Wash and Izora Armstead were his backup singers also known as Two Tons of Fun and The Weather Girls Singers of It's raining Men that y'all reacted to! 😁

[@hpacheco]

This song still bangs on the dance floor in SF. And a couple of people who were part of the community at the time, still come out for big parties. The lyrics can been seen as somewhat sad but hopeful. The time was rough for lots of people and saying “when you touch me” “when you see me” “you make me feel mighty real” meaning you acknowledged me as a person you accepted me for who I am. ❤

[@truthguide1742]

Yes, yes I concur.

[@ferdinandfrancis9673]

my favorite Two tons of Fun song is " just us"

[@DavidSmith-fs6pi]

It's sad that he died of AIDS like his lover did

[@stevenhomer3692]

This is the best disco song of all time. Sylvester is a legend.

[@jeffmorse645]

Yay! 'bout time y'all checked out Sylvester! He was the "queen" of disco in San Francisco back in the late 70s/early 80s. He also helped launch the careers of Martha Wash and Izora Armstead (The Weather Girls - "Its Raining Men"). He was a brave performer back in a time when it was still pretty tough to be openly gay.

[@andreasoice5905]

Love Sylvester! My parents took disco lessons in 1980. Loved to dance to this song with them!💖

[@loritajohnson5664]

Sylvester's 'Someone Like You' was a hit in the 80s. Debbie Allen and Jasmine Guy were both dancers in the video. One of my favorites of his.

[@shirleyjones9460]

Sylvester was on the scene way before Rupaul and I adore them both. He was loud and proud and this song was the groove! 💖💖💖

[@ohfour-seven6228]

One of my favorites! Absolutely love this song. You were right, this was a HUGE hit in the clubs, always packed the floor! So glad you liked it y'all!

[@Wordsmyth8]

Disco, baby! You should check out Boogie Oogie Oogie by A Taste of Honey, Shame by Evelyn Champagne King, Rock Freak by GQ and Grooveline by Heatwave.

[@dlcalbaugh]

I am subbed to all of your channels and I have been missing the family vlogs. I loved when you went to Disney and I can't wait to see how much Luca has grown. Keep the great videos coming!

[@jameshouston2174]

This song started playing the first time I walked into a club…..I skipped finding a table….hit the floor and never left it until they shut it down

[@Mr17051963]

Arriving first with the sensational Sylvester!!!!!! 💃🕺Full Dancefloor, for sure, on those 70’s nights!

[@pushpak]

Happy belated Birthday Sylvester. Would've been 75 on Sept. 6th. You are missed!!

[@Cheryl_Haydon]

This is one of my favorite disco songs...EVER! I remember having the 12" extended vinyl single. Thanks for reacting to it. 🙂

[@africanfartingfrog]

Sylvester also had the 12" extended. That's why he's dead

[@marningritaguy]

His back up singers were called "Two Tons of Fun". They were later known as "The Weather Girls", who did the song "It's Raining Men". I just saw someone else posted the same. Well, you know it is true.

[@joelscottarnold3262]

THE EPITOME OF A BANGER!!!!! We burned up the dance floor to this one!!!

[@catherinebent7307]

Race to the dance floor whenever this came on 👏👏👏👏❤️

[@workingman6681]

Before RuPaul there was Sylvestor. This was a big hit at the dance clubs!👍💃🕺

[@jacqueline4514]

YES! This is my wheelhouse; SO glad you reacted to Sylvester!!!!!! For me, Disco’s greatest period. Sylvester was so talented; got to do “Dance” (Disco Heat) and Do Ya Wanna Funk” 🔥🔥🔥 By the way, he presented himself as a woman and 40 years ago was LOVED by every straight male disco fan/club goer (I was there, lol); it wasn’t even a thing, even in Brooklyn ❤

[@tjstrongbone5373]

says you! I remember it differently.

[@jacqueline4514]

@@tjstrongbone5373 That was my experience; we were young teens at that time. Not sure about the older crowd

[@Phoebes1940s]

So many memories with this one.....

[@carlbaker7242]

YES!!!Thanks for doing this brave person . Who stood way ahead of his time.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Thanks for letting us relieve our youth

[@sukie584]

I can’t tell you how happy I am that you are reacting to this. 💃🏼 it evokes the beautiful free spirited 70s.. everyone out all night dancing together. After hour clubs until the morning, walking out in the daylight with makeup down our faces…

[@roger1296]

There’s an old theater in South Beach, Florida called the “Cameo Theater”. This theater, before it was renovated into a super modern dance club in mid to late 90’s, was basically an old Art Deco theater building that was turned into a dance club. Initially, the inside of the Cameo was very basic and not very fancy at all, but what it lacked in style, it had energy in leaps & bounds. Every Sunday night The Cameo Theater hosted a party they called “Disco Inferno”. I wish I could take you back in time during my heyday in early 90’s to dance the night away to classic disco, at The Cameo Theater. That time holds some of my most favorite memories, and Sylvester’s music was played quite often. RIP Sylvester🙏🏽

[@evanbirnholz2803]

Cameo was one of my old stomping grounds

[@Donkor640]

I can always count on getting a good education in the comments classroom! 😁 I used to go to that club about 20 years too late but I can imagine how good it was.

[@carlospagoaga321]

Sylvester came out with this remarkable iconic hit right at the end of the 70S decade the end of the disco music era but at the end of the 80S decade Jimmy Somerville released it as one of his greatest covers it took the fifth spot on the UK billboard chart you should react on his music either with The Bronsky Beat which that's how he started his singing career to the Communards songs like Smalltown Boy which is considered one of the best five songs of the 80S decade including Blue Monday by New Order and Strangelove by Depeche Mode

[@NeptuneLady1957]

You gotta her Disco Heat !! That was my jam back in the day!!! Loved Sylvester RIP

[@bakilacat1]

Haven’t heard this but definitely puts u in the vacuuming mood!!! Wiggling all around!!

[@broniex14]

I was shimmying all the way through that one - it just makes you move ❤

[@peterwalsh2470]

haha you found Sylvester, nice pick. you will also love "do ya wanna funk", more of the same dance vibes.

[@celestemartinez3560]

The fabulous Sylvester.

[@asherdash12]

One of the best songs ever

[@vicenterodriguez8438]

So ahead of his time. DANCE (DISCO HEAT) and DO YOU WANNA FUNK are staple songs of the disco era. Such a tragic loss. Sylvester will always be the Queen of Disco.

[@porttack8574]

I love Sylvester. He has so many great hits. I use to go to clubs where he put on his shows.

[@garylife5320]

my fave song of his is Do You Wanna Funk? Sylverster was a icon and legend.

[@ivorb8835]

Do You Wanna Funk was a classic misheard lyric song. Many people sang the lyric "Do You Wanna Fu?k" 🤩

[@SheynaVVV]

One of my faves to hit the dance floor back in the day!

[@melmingin8445]

👍Makes me want to Dance!!!👯

[@edyarb]

Watching y'all imitate the video dance moves is worth a 2 times replay!

[@trevorteeters2383]

Do You Wanna Funk and Disco Heat are must listens!!!!!!!

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Oh yeah, Big one for Clubs back in the day, Specially Studio 54. Fire hot for the disco scene. Thanx so much, so fun, Stay groovy, Peace

[@CynicAtLarge]

Amber's initial facial expression - priceless

[@nickyd6457]

Get DOWN!! “Do You Wanna Funk” next, pleeeeaaase! 😂

[@davidbarnes1113]

Sylvester is from my era of youth. I got to see him at a club in DC in my late teens. There was nothing like the disco era. He also sang with Martha Wash and Izora Rhodes of The Weather Girls, (It’s Raining Men) you should try their hit “Disco Heat”. He was one of the first drag performers that I remember seeing. And His remake of Patti LaBelle’s “You Are My Friend” is 🔥.

[@agneskurzaj]

Wow. I haven't danced to this since my days in the gay clubs. Sylvester was so influential in the Drag community. Icon. Canadian Grandma Lori. C.

[@medmon3476]

You knew you weren't in Kansas anymore when the fan came out.Viva,Vale Sylvester - he was mighty real - we need more brave, gutsy people like him to add some sparkles ✨ to the dancefloor and our lives.

[@kimcutts6153]

Oh my goodness! Love this song/tune. The epitome of Disco. And guaranteed to fill that dance floor. Sylvester was very open about being gay (and rightly so, he didn't care) and was one of the first celebs to die from an Aids related illness. RIP Sylvester ❤🎵🎼🎙

[@colibri1]

New Order said that this 1978 disco song was the main inspiration for their 1983 hit "Blue Monday."

[@eraysererayser]

We tore up the dance floors through the late 70s into the late 80s hit after hit by Sylvester along withTwo tons of Fun!! He also collaborated with the brilliant Patrick Cowley later in his career and released his mega dance hit "Do You Wanna Funk"

[@Reyne-fb7mj]

I saw Sylvester sing live at the Castro Street Fair in 1979, San Francisco. Outstanding singer. I bought this album too. He was very much loved in San Francisco. RIP

[@KatherineGanzel]

I totally had one of those satin baseball jackets the dancers wear back in the day. They were super popular. Mine was pale pink with white sleeves, and it was impossible to keep it from looking grimey. LOL

[@johnboydTx]

Leading the Parade out front with Pride....... His backup singers where called 2 tons of fun 😊👍. Who later recorded it's raining Men❣️❣️❣️🍻✌️♥️

[@robertvalentine7913]

Just wanted to say that I watch you everyday. I was in California and Oregon and now I am in the Philippines for the last 6 mouths love you guys

[@jackiesconiers4230]

Smiling! Playing this at the next family reunion!

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

I can’t honestly be described as a fan of Sylvester but I CAN tell you that when this track came on at the local disco women appeared from all directions to boogie on down to this , and so did I , so I can honestly thank Sylvester for this banger and the odd date I got from his performances… 👀 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@samueltabo3390]

Sylvester was an artist from the San Francisco club/disco music scene in the 70s/80s . He was such an icon

[@sunsungoaway]

This was the song used to try out for my high school high kick team back in the day. Wish I still had those moves LOL

[@xcronex]

brilliant! love sylvester

[@mariasantos-kf9pe]

He was big in 70s and 80s, you should also check out Dance and Do You Want To Funk, love his music

[@brian52763]

This one would ALWAYS get everyone onto the dance floor!

[@Cchan53]

Ah yes from the New York Studio 54 days part, of my life. We twirled to this under the spinning lights and confetti...fun memories !

[@chrismcdonagh688]

"Do You Wanna Funk?" Is a great dance tune too.

[@Shrykespeare]

A truly gifted artist who died too young. (He passed from neuropathy at the age of 41.) Some of his other bangers include "Dance (Disco Heat)", "I (Who Have Nothing)", and "Magic Number" (with the legendary Herbie Hancock).

[@evanbirnholz2803]

He did die at the age of 41 but it was from AIDS

[@michaelasay8587]

Patrick.....he died from Aids ...

[@africanfartingfrog]

@@michaelasay8587 Patrick sounds like Tommy Lasorda

[@chrisa4695]

Wow! I just recommended this song to another reactor less than 5 minutes ago. It is a perfect example of what disco sounds like. Most of the songs and artist that we call disco today are not even close

[@someoneoncesaid6978]

Along the same lines, next up for should be Jermaine Stewart / "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off".

[@michellegriffith4200]

RIP Sylvester

[@54mrbobo]

I knew him back then! Not only was he truly talented singer but he was a wonderful, generous and loving person.. I still miss to this day

[@bkm2797]

Love Sylvester (RIP), met him back in the mid 70's at a nightclub I helped manage in San Francisco. When they were on stage his backup singers were barley dressed, and they sure put on a show. Sylvester told me how to tell if a guy is gay, he said they have curly lips and stars in their eyes. Such a sweet man, miss him. Thanks Amber and Jay

[@joshgellis3292]

😎👍🏻 Sylvester- was- epic! I'm myself *_*38_** and a very big fan of DISCO MUSIC! Alas, he wound up passing from AIDS by December 16, of '88. 🤷🏻‍♂️😮‍💨

[@euronick61]

Along with I Feel Love by Donna Summer and Never Can say Goodbye by Gloria Gaynor this is my must dance record .. those three always get me up on the floor

[@mikevanwieringen9883]

Hard to believe this song is 44 years old. An absolute classic and a floor filler to this day... You should definitely check out his collaboration with Patrick Cowley "Do You Wanna Funk" Another classic tune from 1982 I think...You'll like it 😀

[@SJ-GodofGnomes21]

This did the rounds of the discos in the late 70's to the middle 80's ...... takes me back to the hot and sweaty dance floors of my youth. Such energy

[@stewartmatthews1551]

That was awesome guys

[@georgesmith3011]

Sylvester!! Yes!! A gay anthem!! By far one of my favorites singer & person. He has died of AIDS in 1988, but his music still lives on. 'Dance (in the disco heat)' 'Do you want to funk' 'Take me to heaven's ' 'All I want' 'Dont Stop' 'Call Me' many more hits. My Sylvester live on.

[@charlesallen2306]

House music classic! Still hear this sampled all the time!

[@rhiannas1355]

Lol you both crack me up. Best chair dancing EVER!

[@PeggyV69]

WOW!! It’s been decades since I heard this song! You can’t help but dance in your chair to this song 🥰

[@SingOnStreet]

Nice perfect song 😍😉💘

[@raulespinoza9987]

Sylvester was THE DISCO QUEEN PERIOD!!!

[@carolmillins9199]

Brings back some good memories of when I worked in a nightclub. I was a punk rocker but still had an appreciation for that disco beat🕺

[@MichaelKerr71]

I'm glad you did this song. This is a GREAT song!

[@raybernal6829]

Awesomeness... Sylvester was top notch ... When I was DJing weddings and parties this song would jam the floor back then. If you get a chance watch his American Bandstand appearance... EPIC!!

[@StanleyBlack-i6m]

Sylvester voices absolutely fabulous his voice is one of a kind back then that's when people really can sing

[@ryanschroeder9903]

Thank you so much for reacting to Sylvester! To all of the other Sylvester Suggestions I've seen in the comment section, I throw my support onto you; I can't wait to see those reactions as well. In addition to Sylvester (and Two Tons of Fun aka The Weather Girls), I would like to mention Patrick Cowley, who provided the synthwork on this single and produced many of Sylvester's big hits. If you want to experience over-the-top early 80s synth disco (Hi-NRG to the Max), Cowley is the way to go. My personal favorite is Mind Warp, but he has plenty to experience and more importantly enjoy.

[@kabirahnazeem9403]

I know. I've been requesting sylvester for a year now. I almost gave up and was going to unsubscribe

[@FLE22P]

Great pick for National Coming Out Day 🌈🌈🌈🌈

[@williamfox1203]

his backup singers are 2 ladles that you've reacted to and loved the weather girls

[@coulterry67]

Taking me back to the disco era, I love this era, such great songs. Love the disco era

[@beedeegee9374]

YES! Love Sylvester!

[@chrisa4695]

4/4 beat with bass accent on all four beats. Synthesized bass. Percussive accents. All the elements.

[@theylied1776]

This was one of those Dance Club songs that eventually ended up crossing over to the radio. There were several Club songs that did this during the Disco Era. Most of these Club performers were One Hit Wonders, but the most popular and most successful was the Village People.

[@jaimegarcia6114]

Great song!! Great era!!

[@sylvestersfashionarttarot2972]

Yes Honey!!!! The Fabulous SYLVESTER. He had it going on. After this , take a listen to "Do you Want To Funk".

[@johncarter6276]

Classic old school love it!!!

[@jimmybisk]

I don't know how you guys do it but you keep listening to stuff on my playlist! Love this one from 1978! Dance (Disco Heat) in the charts at the same time as this one is very good also!

[@rhondanelson7218]

I love Sylvester. You should react to “you are my friend”. Two tons of fun sang with him on that song. Two tons of fun are also known asThe Weather Girls(It’s raining men). My favorite Sylvester song is “DANCE” you can’t help but dance to that song. You got to go down the Sylvester/2 tons of fun rabbit hole.