You have to respect Sylvester here. Considering this is 1987 & the man dies of aids a year later he had to be feeling really sick. But Sylvester still knocks out a performance. A true warrior.
You can see him coughing several times...that was the first thing he went really sick with and it wouldn´t disappear until he did his last breath. I´m pretty sure he knew he also was to die when Rick got diagnosed, and just didn´t give a shit about it - moving forward, producing, appearing live until he couldn´t do any more. Upright all the way down to his last day. Pretty much the concept Freddie Mercury kept up. Legends.
he is singing better hear the 86' one when he sang you make me feel badly and he was sick here too . Here its a bit better and he isn't dropping words etc and using as much echo.
I bought his CD Mutual Attraction in 2007 at 19 idk how Amazon showed me his music. I was intrigued then on. After that documentaries were showing about him. He was very interesting and there was nobody else like him. The album artwork was awesome. He passed away a year after my birth in 1987. But it shows how music never dies
This video is so cool to watch and to hear it again. Here in San Francisco he is missed very much. His music is still be listened to even into 2022.. RIP Sylvester and thank you for your music...
The night before Sylvester’s long time lover, Rick Cranmer passed away from AIDS related illness. Joshua Gamson remembers in ‘The Fabulous Sylvester’, “After a couple of upbeat songs, Sylvester stopped and wiped his eyes. He told the crowd, quietly, that Rick had died the night before, and sang “You Are My Friend.” The next day, September 6, was Sylvester’s 40th birthday and he would sadly pass away a little more than year later on December 16, 1988.
Aw, man. He's starting with that coughing....in the first song. Even witnesses around him stated his incessant coughing was one of the first signs. Whew.....this video is eerie.
This video is a treasure I can see clearly he loved Rick very much and to do this concert the night after Rick's passing shows the courage that Sylvester had in doing so. What he felt we can only imagine and how real he was and a true star he will always be. Thank you Sylvester and may you rest in peace..
@@adrilo4377 Sylvester was an open book and when I watched this video he mentioned Rick had passed away the night before and Sylvester's birthday was on the 6th of September the day after this performance.
@@adrilo4377 I'm trying to find out his childhood home which is in Watts, CA I would like to see it. And finally his last known residence which is in San Francisco, CA a place called the Castro District. People there say they know where his last apartment is on Collingwood Street. I'm going to see where that place is as well.
I love this video.This coming September 6 would have been his 74th birthday and he was great and loving guy. His music is still being played and heard by people who knew him and by people who love him. Thank you Sylvester James and may you continue to RIP...
He sounds really good here, particularly good in fact. Sooner or Later has been lent an additional poignancy considering what had just transpired in poor Sylvester's life only hours prior. It's a testament to his professionalism, courage, willpower, and probably a healthier lifestyle that his voice sounds in great condition given the circumstances.
This is so nice to see and I can only imagine was must have been going on in his mind but it shows how much courage and spirit he had to do this and how sad it must have been with Rick passing away the night before. RIP in peace Sylvester and Rick..thank you both..
Over and Over was a song he did with his previous (rock and roll) group: Sylvester and the Hot Band. Yes, he did sing that live with Sylvester and the Hot Band.
After I read all comments, I ended up confused because some people say that this is the day after Rick had died, and some others say that Rick is the one opening the show. Could anyone clear up my doubt? Thanks!!
@@spyroskrp oh thanks a lot, that's what I thought. It really breaks my heart the way he managed the situation and had the couurage to sing that night. May he RIP my darling Sylvester 😢
You have to respect Sylvester here. Considering this is 1987 & the man dies of aids a year later he had to be feeling really sick. But Sylvester still knocks out a performance. A true warrior.
AIDS is a bitch disease but this man kicked its ass way to go S man 👨 man killed it in stage 😎
You can see him coughing several times...that was the first thing he went really sick with and it wouldn´t disappear until he did his last breath. I´m pretty sure he knew he also was to die when Rick got diagnosed, and just didn´t give a shit about it - moving forward, producing, appearing live until he couldn´t do any more. Upright all the way down to his last day. Pretty much the concept Freddie Mercury kept up.
Legends.
he is singing better hear the 86' one when he sang you make me feel badly and he was sick here too . Here its a bit better and he isn't dropping words etc and using as much echo.
I bought his CD Mutual Attraction in 2007 at 19 idk how Amazon showed me his music. I was intrigued then on. After that documentaries were showing about him. He was very interesting and there was nobody else like him. The album artwork was awesome. He passed away a year after my birth in 1987. But it shows how music never dies
This video is so cool to watch and to hear it again. Here in San Francisco he is missed very much. His music is still be listened to even into 2022.. RIP Sylvester and thank you for your music...
The night before Sylvester’s long time lover, Rick Cranmer passed away from AIDS related illness. Joshua Gamson remembers in ‘The Fabulous Sylvester’, “After a couple of upbeat songs, Sylvester stopped and wiped his eyes. He told the crowd, quietly, that Rick had died the night before, and sang “You Are My Friend.” The next day, September 6, was Sylvester’s 40th birthday and he would sadly pass away a little more than year later on December 16, 1988.
Thanks for such valuable information
I was gonna type this comment.....until I saw this comment. I read the same book, in 2005. WOW.
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Aw, man. He's starting with that coughing....in the first song. Even witnesses around him stated his incessant coughing was one of the first signs. Whew.....this video is eerie.
Thank you for uploading for everyone who would never have gotten to see this rare footage
Wow, this is a gem, so unique to see him in a live concert!! I wish I had been there!!
This video is a treasure I can see clearly he loved Rick very much and to do this concert the night after Rick's passing shows the courage that Sylvester had in doing so. What he felt we can only imagine and how real he was and a true star he will always be. Thank you Sylvester and may you rest in peace..
How do you know that? Im very interested in knowing more, please share more!
@@adrilo4377 Sylvester was an open book and when I watched this video he mentioned Rick had passed away the night before and Sylvester's birthday was on the 6th of September the day after this performance.
Thanks a lot @Stan Harry, I dead your comment gladly! Sweet regards!
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@@adrilo4377 I'm trying to find out his childhood home which is in Watts, CA I would like to see it. And finally his last known residence which is in San Francisco, CA a place called the Castro District. People there say they know where his last apartment is on Collingwood Street. I'm going to see where that place is as well.
I love this video.This coming September 6 would have been his 74th birthday and he was great and loving guy. His music is still being played and heard by people who knew him and by people who love him. Thank you Sylvester James and may you continue to RIP...
He sounds really good here, particularly good in fact. Sooner or Later has been lent an additional poignancy considering what had just transpired in poor Sylvester's life only hours prior. It's a testament to his professionalism, courage, willpower, and probably a healthier lifestyle that his voice sounds in great condition given the circumstances.
Fantastic find ,we could always do with more of these :)
So awesome he lived less than two blocks from where he sang at 😎 RIP great singer 🧑🎤
This is so nice to see and I can only imagine was must have been going on in his mind but it shows how much courage and spirit he had to do this and how sad it must have been with Rick passing away the night before. RIP in peace Sylvester and Rick..thank you both..
It was pretty interesting to read your anecdote, thanks!
Fabulous 🕺🏾🎶❤️ Sylvester rockstar ✨✨🎶🎶
Priceless,WOW
I love this so much!
PHUCKING AWESOME ♥️
This is a gem!!
Thank you for this rarity!!!!
my heart is for sylvester
Talented Angel lost too soon
did he ever play over and over or need somebody to love live? would love to see that rip legend
Over and Over was a song he did with his previous (rock and roll) group: Sylvester and the Hot Band. Yes, he did sing that live with Sylvester and the Hot Band.
After I read all comments, I ended up confused because some people say that this is the day after Rick had died, and some others say that Rick is the one opening the show. Could anyone clear up my doubt? Thanks!!
@Adri Lo He had already died the day before. That is why Syl wears black clothes and cries on stage.
@@spyroskrp oh thanks a lot, that's what I thought. It really breaks my heart the way he managed the situation and had the couurage to sing that night. May he RIP my darling Sylvester 😢
There were two Ricks. One Rick introduces Sylvester, the second Rick had died the day before this performance.
Last live ?
I don't have the answer to that question..
but who knows?!
@@spyroskrp this is the singer Sylvester
@@PhenomGamingoff Yeah that's Sylvester!
@@spyroskrp It's a shame he left here early