Sylvester - Living For The City - Live at 1470 West

[@loosestudios]

Sylvester died of complications from AIDS in San Francisco on December 16, 1988. He was 41 years old. His good friend Jeanie Tracy took care of Sylvester during his last days.

[@VideoMusicManiacPlace]

60,000 views for the awsome Sylvester live video. A little note. He was not well but performed anyway. This, his new release was the last song of the night and this is when we finally get the Sylvester we remember and will always love, be you straight or gay, black, white yellow or any other color, his music was the very best

[@bobbyserrato1949]

I agree...I adore him

[@joyzermeno4070]

I remember her, a true pioneer for us gurls, when she was in the Castro district. God wanted her to sing just for him in heaven with her beautiful voice. I remember and love you Gurl! You brought us the Weather Girls. Was there in West Hollywood at the Cabaret as they performed live. Damn! I'm an old young bitch. Love you Sylvester --- listening to you and your music raising my heart up to heaven.

[@billzero7274]

I saw Sylvester live at the club in the 80's. So talented

[@cjm38]

SOOOO many people miss you Sylvester

[@SW33TI316]

his legacy will always live on!!!!!!!! im touched by him and i wasnt born in his life time time, didnt even know about him a few months ago but his life has touched me!!! RIP Sylvester James

[@MatimoreAgain]

I love how he is the total professional - turning around and getting his mic reconnected...........

[@chriseges6188]

i love my sylvester

[@robbinstaup8533]

Couldnt get enough of this song... Love it ! R.I.P

[@brianhenry9799]

This is so joyous. Love this and Love Sylvester.

[@douglaslbutler]

how can they stay seated.

[@VideoMusicManiacPlace]

This brought tears of love today.

[@luckyfelix5555]

This is the first time I ever heard this song and I did not want it ever to STOP. This song is sooooooooooooooo GOOD! I have to listen to it again at least one more time but I listen to it three or four times ;-D, THANX for posting it.

[@dunboozin]

luckyfelix5555 listen to the original by Stevie wonder, it will blow your mind.

[@adrilo4377]

Same happened to me, I needed to listen more than once!!

[@flyinghow]

@@dunboozin Rude

[@bobbyserrato1949]

This is just so perfect

[@vangoghmatisse1]

FANTASTIC!

[@troiler3]

Only if there were more Sylvesters, maybe there would be less wars. Just a thought, I could be wrong.

[@brianhenry9143]

What an amazing video. So sweet how Sylvester was having so much fun with the audience.

[@VideoMusicManiacPlace]

@pkcogic84 Really in Kettering... I know I was the DJ and audio engineer for this and most 1470 events. Thanks.

[@jetit]

you have to love Him the Mic went out and he keeps right on going..lol

[@VideoMusicManiacPlace]

He was loved much more than this or any video can show!

[@orvgg]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Dwaine! Sylvester was something else! Just amazing.

[@sharksport01]

This bar was in an old K-mart in Dayton. He played many small venues, I saw him 4 times, never paid more than 5.00 admission.

[@VideoMusicManiacPlace]

Old Kroger's. Small? 100+ seating.

[@sharksport01]

@@VideoMusicManiacPlace I didnt mean 1470 was small, it was huge! The other places I saw him were small, sorry.

[@kellybacon4526]

Beautiful song!!!!

[@Hdtexan]

Love and miss you Sylvester.

[@tammystwilson1763]

Dbasslady is on point with the assessment of Syl's voice. It does sound like a cross between Aretha Franklin and Patti Labelle.

[@A_Muzik]

+Tammy Terrell Spot on.

[@tgoerie]

Amazing!!!!!! We miss you

[@aworld66]

HI - 5, for posting this, wish I was part of this crowd!! Long Live SYLVESTER.

[@farmyardflavours]

there was only one sylvester. i loved him so 💘

[@banyera]

Loving it !! in 2024

[@VideoMusicManiacPlace]

I would love a master copy of that!

[@VideoMusicManiacPlace]

It is the master. Which only I have. It was on VHS...

[@btonsteve65]

Thank you so much for posting these divine videos of a true talent.Sing it out sister!

[@loulouwillis5648]

Love this!! Thanks for posting!!

[@VideoMusicManiacPlace]

Yes it was in Ohio at a club called 1470 West.

[@RaceIsOpen]

he was down to earth I see...how many famous artist do this?

[@retroarchamiga2977]

just great ... i love you my selvester

[@spike280]

omg...thanks for posting this. how cool.

[@A_Muzik]

The world became less fabulous and sucked a hell of a lot more on December 16, 1988.

[@SuperXavier30]

Classic Clip!!..Cheers!

[@chriseges6188]

happy new year 2021

[@225guy1]

Thank you for this rare clip! Sylvester will always live on in his music.

[@eflat1968]

I love it miss him. E Oakland Ca

[@marcelorezende1572]

lovely!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DorianeElizabeth]

He did "Just Us'' with 2 tons, also I Got the Feeling, (fast) Luv Syl...

[@galacticjester6668]

An angel

[@VideoMusicManiacPlace]

Yes he was. I could not talk beg or borrow to get him to perform "Do You Wanna Funk". Non the lees it was a good show. Did you notic the mic dropped out for a bit.

[@melbournewolf]

there just aren't words...

[@troiler3]

Only if there were more Sylvesters, maybe there would be less wars. Just a thought, I could be wrong.

[@mariaeugeniagutierrez1809]

Que voz tenia!!!....💫💫💫

[@PTsPointofView]

R.I.P.

[@leiutley4083]

Eternal peace sang

[@pkcogic84]

@VideoMusicManiac This was in my city of Dayton, OH

[@VideoMusicManiacPlace]

I know, I was the DJ and I talked the owner into booking him.

[@mexicanhoney1forrest]

@brnsuga83 : SO DO i. SO DO I. BUT HIS MUSIC LIVES ON AND ON. GOD BLESS HIS SOUL AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE. I LOVE HIM DEARLY!

[@chrigui]

thank's thank's thank's... i hope to find the PATRICK COWLEY VIDEO

[@VideoMusicManiacPlace]

I've asked the owners family. They refuse to let me borrow it to copy.

[@sharksport01]

There are some nice Patrick Cowley t-shirts online. Great image of his face.

[@chriseges6188]

for sylvester

[@DaBassLadyCovers]

I saw his documentary on Unsung his voice is like a mixture of Patti Labelle and Aretha Franklin.

[@kensuazo1957]

No way. His tone was distinct. Unique. Soars and circles the earth always. Every time I hear Patti I want to step on her neck. Aretha gets old after a while. I never get tired of the Sylvester’s voice , especially the remixes.

[@BrandyKluxKlan]

dance disco heat you are my friend i need you tell me start from there

[@sharksport01]

Rock the Box.

[@tammystwilson1763]

+AJ Muzik Syl brought Stevie Wonder's hit in his own way. I like his version too. I like chocolate and strawberry ice cream.It's music there is room for both. Just addressing indvs. whom had issues with that lol

[@A_Muzik]

That's not what I was referring to concerning December 16, 1988. That was the day Sylvester died. Please do research before you attack. By the way, I love Syvester's version. It was fabulous and channeled Aretha Franklin more than anyone I have ever heard.

[@jetaunstrong8570]

Whomever that was in the white tank...he took it to Church!!!

[@TrueSportsTalk]

@ryuouji Pic now video in December when I get home from school...Fam is in Cali I'm in VA...With the video I'll do more than just an a award...I'll give you a good memorabilia video with a gold record, interviews from his brothers and sisters...anything else you would like???

[@retroarchamiga2977]

time to ask majors to resurect syl

[@Timothylloydblues]

One of my main influences

[@TrueSportsTalk]

@ryuouji Lol Hilarious...did you see the Unsung special of Sylvester on TV one???

[@VideoMusicManiacPlace]

I offered them clips, but they worried about copyrights.

[@sasajankovic2654]

who is so close to him ? The girls, supermodels who want to learn how to be a woman and the man in same time ! Big Man is somebody who want to share the nolige and time with others ! I miss him very much ! At heterosexual , I have no problem with his bisexual life ! the GOD himself gives him the Voice and Talent to simply be what he was ! A Legend , he is REMEMBERED ! So God Bless. . ....

[@charlesmiller9004]

It had to be mid 80's, because he died in 1988.

[@VideoMusicManiacPlace]

1987 This was the tour to promote this song.

[@TrueSportsTalk]

@ryuouji Why would I have to lie about something like that...I can send you pic of one of his billboard awards sitting in my aunts living room...if you would like to call my bluff

[@TrueSportsTalk]

@ryuouji Cool I'll interview my grandpap and great aunt which are one the TV One show...his brother and sister...i'll put his personal portrait we have on the video and his billboard award in the video...is this sufficient for you

[@IAMKENDRELL]

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[@blktenor]

Whast year is this?

[@VideoMusicManiacPlace]

1987 I think.

[@kiradavis9156]

He sounds like Aretha Franklin