This is his best, most dynamic songs he has ever recorded. He put his heart and soul into every word he sang on this song! He was proud way before gay pride. He was bold and didn't care what anybody thought of his lifestyle choice. That was truly courageous to do at that time. He was ahead of his time and unfortunately he passed away too soon. You are gone but will never ever be forgotten. RIP Sylvester.
Nobody else may hear this, and but Sylvester’s falsetto / upper register scream is very reminiscent of Prince, especially on songs such as “How Come You Don’t Call Me”.
I am listening to this song as I text. I also love Patti. But this version is the best. Rip beautiful souls. I also want this song played at my Funeral. My sons going think I going crazy. When I text and let them no I just luv the SONG. I CAN LISTEN TO THIS SONG ALL DAY.
My Mother loved this song and played it late at night after our daddy left for work_.....I think of her and my sister who have both past away. Dad is gone too . I miss them all.
Deneen Jeffries... they will forever be in your heart and presence. That’s the beauty of songs like this, the kind that takes you back to a specific time and place with those you cherished the most. Music is so powerful in that regard. Thanks for sharing your memory.
My mom used to play this all the time too. She's been gone 13yrs and I remember her playing this repeatedly. Sometimes together with friends and cards. Or by herself. Been looking for this version for years. R.i.p. to your family and peace to your heart.
He deserves to be remembered for this performance. He died so soon after this performance, he was sick and knew. He was a phenomenal performer and he really brought those ladies out and they went on to be legendary. Im so grateful for their contributions.
@@simpdown1404 You have spoke with deepness. You obviously have a very skilled vocal ear. However I would put Patti Labelle up there as well. Aretha would definitely be number one. Also I would be in denial not to give Izara Rhodes her props.
@@vm7497There’s only one artist that gives me goosebumps each and every single time I watch/lister to her and that is the late great Ms Whitney E Houston. Whitney could sing any and every thing from pop, gospel, RnB, NeoSoul and she even played around and stunned Pavarotti singing opera. As good as Aretha and Martha are, Whitney is on a whole different galaxy. Listening to Whitney sing I Am Changing is something transcending. Listen to Whitney sing He, I Believe will bring me to tears. Hearing Whitney sing I Have Nothing will never be enough for my ears, heart and soul.
JAMES MCLEAN-HIM AND IZORA RHODES OF THE GROUP ARE BOTH GONE, ONLY THE LIGHTN SKIN ONE MARTHA WASH IS LEFT AND IN HER 70'S...WONDER IF SHE STILL SINGS AND TOURING?....WISH I HAD THE MONEY TO HIRE HER..........SMFH......REST IN PEACE SYLVESTER/AIDS , IZORA RHODES/HEART PROBLEM/HEART ATTACK...….XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
A true story to share with you. Forgive me....for it is a bit log for here. I was "coming out" as a gay man in the late 1970s while in college at the University of CA, Irvine. I would go to local gay Discos in Costa Mesa - "Newport Station" and "Rumor Has It" in Garden Grove; and yes, I also ventured out from the "OC" to gay/mix clubs in WeHo - "Studio One / Backlot", "Circus Disco", "Greg's Blue Dot", and "Odyssey". The Odyssey (a strip mall now on Beverly Blvd. near the Beverly Center) was an adult disco (21+) until 2am; but from 2am to 6am it was 18+. I remember very well in addition to Donna Summer's "Last Dance", an anthem song at closing was Debby Boone's "You Light Up My Life". Oh sorry, I'm straying. I certainly have GREAT memories of the Disco Era. One that particularly stands out - is this live performance of "You Are My Friend" by Sylvester. A college friend of mine, Carol Taylor worked for the owner of "Studio One / Backlot", Scott Forbes. She got him to promote "Gay Nights" at California amusement parks. I would assist Carol post flyers (bar hop) for these events at the local gay discos. Do any of you remember the first "Gay Night" at Disneyland or at Knott's Berry Farm? Well, prior to these venues, there was the first "Gay Night"...at Magic Mountain. Oh yes, and Sylvester was the headline performer. It was that night that I heard this live outdoor performance of "You Are My Friend" by Sylvester, Martha Wash, and Izora Rhodes Armstead; and IT SOUNDED JUST LIKE THIS. I would swear it had to be this same night. They started to sing this song, and about third-way into their performance Sylvester is singing "I've been around and around; I've been looking around and you've been here all the time". He starts telling their story, saying "these girls can sing!". Sylvester sings to Martha "you've been around (my friend)"; and she takes over and belts out with her vocal talent. Martha then brings it down and Sylvester then mentions that Izora too "has been around (my friend)". Izora takes her turn, the crowd is going crazy, standing up, cheering....and the performance ends with such a high. I will never forget this as one of the most memorable and my heart-felt performances that I've had the pleasure to see. Thank you for allowing me to share this story and memory with you. Allen McMillen
Allen McMillen Yes.......thank you soooo much for sharing your story! I LOVE when people share a piece of their lives on youtube; I do it quite often as well. I enjoyed yours :)
Allen McMillen Allen, this is way cool. I saw him... in the summer of 1984 in Dallas, before I moved to my home here now, in NYC! I've always said, before there was "Boy George", there was this man. A voice like an Angel. And this song....yep. HAPPY PRIDE! Love, Jeff
Woke up this morning and channeled this song for some reason and I ugly cried all the way through it. I remember when it came out. They played it all the time on the radio. 💎💛💎 Powerful 🎶 singing 😇
Sylvester was a trailblazer, and if it wasn't for him, we wouldn't have RuPaul! Sylvester was way before his time, people! I was so blessed to see Sylvester perform when I was a young teenager at the Paradise club in New York City with my mother! Mom absolutely loved Sylvester!! He was absolutely amazing, and Martha Wash and Izora Rhodes were his powerhouse back up vocalists who are incredible vocalists in their own right! I miss you and love you, Sylvester! RIP 🙏🥰🙏🥰🙏
I saw Sylvester in the 80's in Liverpool. He had such a fabulous voice, I had all of his albums before seeing him. They are still some of the best albums ever and I still play them. God bless you Sylvester and many fond memories,
I CRY A LIL EVERY TIME I LISTEN TO THIS SONG. YOU CAN HEAR THE LOVE BETWEEN THEM. I OFTEN THINK OF MY CLOSEST FRIENDS AND THIS IS US I SWEAR. I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO SEE IT LIVE.
Sylvestor was amazing! What an incredible, amazing falsetto voice he possessed! I loved him so much just the way he was! Real and down to earth! He was way before his time! He was a gay man out of the closet and proud of it! I am so blessed to have seen him perform when I was a young teen back in the late 70s here in NYC. Martha Wash and Izora Rhodes give me the chills. They possess the most powerhouse voices in this world! They absolutely KILLED it! 😁😁💙
DEBORAH G.M.- I REALLY LOVED THOSE WOMEN VOICES, ESPECIALLY THE ONE THAT SOUND LIKE A MAN. OMGAWD THEM BITCHATS COULD SANG, LIKE NO OTHER, TILL THIS DAY 2019...RIP...X2
Sylvester was so talented , I love this song, when I first heard this song it brought tears to my eyes, we use to have true friendship back then people always try to help each other , no matter what the situation was through thick and thin they would have your back, my true friends are gone on and resting in the Lord, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
u R so true, people no,don't know what it means to have a true friend.But I do,I had a friend" or I thought I did.we were for 52years.I just got sick an I had a light Heart Attack. This woman had the nerve to say I was looking for,Attention,I've been in the Rehab. center for 4 weeks now. I don't even speak to her now. GOD, was my best friend then an nowbsn always will B
This is the best version of this song ever sung!!!!! The GREAT SYLVESTER does not shy away from putting the feelin' in this version as well as the great Rhodes and Wash backing up with their amazing vocals which only made Sylvester let everyone know who was the STAR!!! The FABULOUS SYLVESTER!!!
I wish I was there to see this performance live.. I would have been balling my eyes out... this is what REAL singing Is all about... true performers. rip Sylvester and Izzy...
It's good to have someone to call a FRIEND. I mean a true FRIEND. LOVE THIS! Your ear has to be in your foot if you can't hear the feeling being poured in this song. This is some good SANGING. Yes I said SANGING!
I remember watching Sylvester on TV and my mother said she's a good singer and I told her that it was a man...the look on her face 😐 Lol, I miss you mama...
Listen to over and over, but the version I got with him singing it with Martha Walsh and the weather girls humming and harmonizing in the background is simple perfection.
This is my mom favorite song but all I ever knew was Patti. I Love Patti Labelle but Sylvester gave this song life honey(: ......I never new this was his song until I saw Unsung. Wow!
Patti LaBelle is credited with writing it but for me, Sylvester has the best version to date. I get chills whenever I hear this. You can feel the love the audience had for them. This performance is true magic.
To be REAL, If it wasn't for the weather girls singing with him, this song wouldn't be any good, I am just calling it as it IS...Patti can and has been working this song for years..ALONE!
To each his/her own but you made me laugh saying Ms LaBelle sings the song alone. You will not find any version of the song with Patti LaBelle singing "You Are My Friend" alone. There are always full choruses of background singers with her as there should be.
Everytime I hear this song it reminds me of someone, who was dear to me like a Brother.He was in the life but,I didn't care.He to left us around the time Sylvester,passed. This song has very sentimental,meaning in many ways. Continue To Rest In Heavenly Peace.Gone But Never Forgotten👼🏽🙏🏽💞🌹
Ive listend to this song 10 times in a row. The crowd gives me chills. Bless everyone in these times weeve all ben around one way or another this song is for you!
I don't know why this song gies me goosebumps! This song is straight from th heart and soul! Sylvester you never be forgotten. He's paved the trail for so many to travel and inspire us all!We need more like him to continue to paving trails!
Remember Them Days When, Sylvester Was A Phuckinn Gemm! He Was So Flamboyant, where Is that Style, & Charisma Today. And The Ladies, Bad Assed Martha! I Miss This All Like I Miss A Long Lost Best Friend from the 80's, of which there were especially 2 that died. I Ask My Family To PLAY This At My Funeral.
This is Victoria Levy. I was a teenager when I first heard him sing. I had never heard anyone sing so well. The fact that he was proud and openly gay really made me love him more. Back then that was a very bold and daring thing to do. He was so far ahead of his time professionally and personally. Sylvester I love you and I truly miss you. RIP my love.
When i hear this song being played in either a bar or club I think of the two men we changed my life, I think of my one and only true love T Lee C Jr whom is my true heart and soulmate hes been my AI 1 from day 1, I love you to the wheels fall off(I've been looking around & you were here all the time). To my second love Greg who taught me the art of love and caring, let your soul live on and on Love you for life Greg and Tommy Lee!
This song will forever be a song that willing keeps us with knowing that a true friend is in a.blessing for us to share while we wait for our embarkment to paradise iwhere friends are all together 4 eternity ! Peacei
this my introduction to Izora Rhodes and Martha Wash two excellent singers. Martha was great on Black Box's Everybody Everybody. Martha was one hell of a singer!!
I grew up on this song, it was a sad day when he passed away. RIP
He was truly unsung Sylvester
He took this song to church..miss his light......
cheleski68
Yes. And his talent
So true
Debbie Henry did too 😍
Yes he did. One of my favorite song.
Sylvester was one of the best... ❤❤
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This was my late mom's favorite song by Sylvester. RIP to both her and him ❤
Sylvester help me maintain my mental strength in the Black Community & The South Bible Belt! I grew up in the Seventies & Eighties..😩💯
This is his best, most dynamic songs he has ever recorded. He put his heart and soul into every word he sang on this song! He was proud way before gay pride. He was bold and didn't care what anybody thought of his lifestyle choice. That was truly courageous to do at that time. He was ahead of his time and unfortunately he passed away too soon. You are gone but will never ever be forgotten. RIP Sylvester.
i just wish someone had told him about "Safe Sex"? then he would still be here, singing my favorite song. "YOU R MY FRIEND" (LIVE)🥺🥺😢😢😭😭💀💀😇😇
Being gay is not a choice.
Yes, INDEED.
💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💐💕💕❤️💕❤️💐💐💐
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Nobody else may hear this, and but Sylvester’s falsetto / upper register scream is very reminiscent of Prince, especially on songs such as “How Come You Don’t Call Me”.
This is a nice memory of him!! Thanks RUclips!
The two tons of fun did their thing. Thank you Slyvester and tons. Great voices.
I am listening to this song as I text. I also love Patti. But this version is the best. Rip beautiful souls. I also want this song played at my Funeral. My sons going think I going crazy. When I text and let them no I just luv the SONG. I CAN LISTEN TO THIS SONG ALL DAY.
This joint should have 50 plus million views
Adam Jones Agree 100%
Sylvester Luther Vandross and David Peaston they've all passed on but they will never be forgotten
Aaaa you just brought me to tears. I couldn't agree more. God bless their souls and music remains forever and ever.
Amen!!
They had the kind of talent you you don't see much today. I truly miss it.
I had no idea David Preston were deceased,my condolences to the family 💐
Martha Wash is still here, dont forget her.
My Mother loved this song and played it late at night after our daddy left for work_.....I think of her and my sister who have both past away. Dad is gone too . I miss them all.
Deneen Jeffries... they will forever be in your heart and presence. That’s the beauty of songs like this, the kind that takes you back to a specific time and place with those you cherished the most. Music is so powerful in that regard. Thanks for sharing your memory.
May their souls rest in perfect peace. Amen
Love his spirit..it is still with us..through all the hate and misery...I can feel Love and peace..miss you my friend❤️
I'm sorry for your losses. Hopefully this song give some peace.
My mom used to play this all the time too. She's been gone 13yrs and I remember her playing this repeatedly. Sometimes together with friends and cards. Or by herself. Been looking for this version for years. R.i.p. to your family and peace to your heart.
Izora Armstead so beautiful and extremely talented with a voice that gave you goose pimples. Respect is given!!!
100% agree!
I agree. She was amazing. So powerful.
i LOVED THEM BOTH, WELL ALL 3 WERE AMAZING!!!!!!🥰🥰🤗🤗
He deserves to be remembered for this performance. He died so soon after this performance, he was sick and knew. He was a phenomenal performer and he really brought those ladies out and they went on to be legendary. Im so grateful for their contributions.
Yeees
Ohhmy sweet Lord. The annointing has not ended. Its 2021 receive the overflow. Yess. Ohhh sang!
This gave me goosebumps!!! R.I.P Sylvester and Ms.Izora ❤💙❤💙
Martha Wash has a voice that will put soul in you. She deserves so much recognition. She is untouchable in her own way!!!
Aretha Franklin (RIP) is the only singer I could ever accept as being doper than Martha Wash…
@@simpdown1404 You have spoke with deepness. You obviously have a very skilled vocal ear. However I would put Patti Labelle up there as well. Aretha would definitely be number one. Also I would be in denial not to give Izara Rhodes her props.
@@vm7497There’s only one artist that gives me goosebumps each and every single time I watch/lister to her and that is the late great Ms Whitney E Houston. Whitney could sing any and every thing from pop, gospel, RnB, NeoSoul and she even played around and stunned Pavarotti singing opera. As good as Aretha and Martha are, Whitney is on a whole different galaxy. Listening to Whitney sing I Am Changing is something transcending. Listen to Whitney sing He, I Believe will bring me to tears. Hearing Whitney sing I Have Nothing will never be enough for my ears, heart and soul.
I cry every time I hear this song. I think of my friends that have gone on to glory and the ones still here. I needed to cry this morning. THANK YOU!
Sorry what you're going through I pray for you
I love this song ❤️!!!
Bringing back memories of the good old people and days ☺️😂!!!
Great song!!!
Llkmkmm@@garlandwhite6754
one of the true gay performers and a head of his time. pity he is not around today
JAMES MCLEAN-HIM AND IZORA RHODES OF THE GROUP ARE BOTH GONE, ONLY THE LIGHTN SKIN ONE MARTHA WASH IS LEFT AND IN HER 70'S...WONDER IF SHE STILL SINGS AND TOURING?....WISH I HAD THE MONEY TO HIRE HER..........SMFH......REST IN PEACE SYLVESTER/AIDS , IZORA RHODES/HEART PROBLEM/HEART ATTACK...….XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
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Damn!!! (6:43) She'll tear a church in half with that power!!! Sing it Izorah!!!
I'm Straight male, but can't ever forget how this artiste' did his thing way before any other gay performer. He was Definitely "The MAN"!!!!!
yassss!
charlene mitchell he was good as well
Moon Shadow by Labelle
Victor Colon yes he's was
RIGHT ON Victor your statement is truly powerful !!!
A true story to share with you.
Forgive me....for it is a bit log for here.
I was "coming out" as a gay man in the late 1970s while in college at the University of CA, Irvine. I would go to local gay Discos in Costa Mesa - "Newport Station" and "Rumor Has It" in Garden Grove; and yes, I also ventured out from the "OC" to gay/mix clubs in WeHo - "Studio One / Backlot", "Circus Disco", "Greg's Blue Dot", and "Odyssey". The Odyssey (a strip mall now on Beverly Blvd. near the Beverly Center) was an adult disco (21+) until 2am; but from 2am to 6am it was 18+. I remember very well in addition to Donna Summer's "Last Dance", an anthem song at closing was Debby Boone's "You Light Up My Life". Oh sorry, I'm straying.
I certainly have GREAT memories of the Disco Era. One that particularly stands out - is this live performance of "You Are My Friend" by Sylvester.
A college friend of mine, Carol Taylor worked for the owner of "Studio One / Backlot", Scott Forbes. She got him to promote "Gay Nights" at California amusement parks. I would assist Carol post flyers (bar hop) for these events at the local gay discos.
Do any of you remember the first "Gay Night" at Disneyland or at Knott's Berry Farm? Well, prior to these venues, there was the first "Gay Night"...at Magic Mountain.
Oh yes, and Sylvester was the headline performer. It was that night that I heard this live outdoor performance of "You Are My Friend" by Sylvester, Martha Wash, and Izora Rhodes Armstead; and IT SOUNDED JUST LIKE THIS. I would swear it had to be this same night. They started to sing this song, and about third-way into their performance Sylvester is singing "I've been around and around; I've been looking around and you've been here all the time". He starts telling their story, saying "these girls can sing!". Sylvester sings to Martha "you've been around (my friend)"; and she takes over and belts out with her vocal talent. Martha then brings it down and Sylvester then mentions that Izora too "has been around (my friend)". Izora takes her turn, the crowd is going crazy, standing up, cheering....and the performance ends with such a high. I will never forget this as one of the most memorable and my heart-felt performances that I've had the pleasure to see.
Thank you for allowing me to share this story and memory with you.
Allen McMillen
Thank you so much for sharing this story with me!
Allen McMillen Yes.......thank you soooo much for sharing your story! I LOVE when people share a piece of their lives on youtube; I do it quite often as well. I enjoyed yours :)
Allen McMillen Allen, this is way cool. I saw him... in the summer of 1984 in Dallas, before I moved to my home here now, in NYC! I've always said, before there was "Boy George", there was this man. A voice like an Angel. And this song....yep. HAPPY PRIDE! Love, Jeff
Allen McMillen I love stories. .. fond memories. ..i know you partied... to be a fly on your wall... whew !!!LOL
What a beautiful trio of singers, they can SANG YA'LL. Those were the days!
I really Love THIS version of this song💕
Woke up this morning and channeled this song for some reason and I ugly cried all the way through it. I remember when it came out. They played it all the time on the radio. 💎💛💎 Powerful 🎶 singing 😇
Sylvester was a trailblazer, and if it wasn't for him, we wouldn't have RuPaul! Sylvester was way before his time, people! I was so blessed to see Sylvester perform when I was a young teenager at the Paradise club in New York City with my mother! Mom absolutely loved Sylvester!! He was absolutely amazing, and Martha Wash and Izora Rhodes were his powerhouse back up vocalists who are incredible vocalists in their own right! I miss you and love you, Sylvester! RIP 🙏🥰🙏🥰🙏
Paradise Garage
Absolutely 💯🎉🎉❤❤
I was at The Garage that night, Deborah.!! They lit up The Paradise Garage that night.!! Those were the days.... AIDS wiped out the fun....
And its a good thing having Rupaul and drag queens? I say its a great thing to see them check out.
I saw Sylvester in the 80's in Liverpool. He had such a fabulous voice, I had all of his albums before seeing him. They are still some of the best albums ever and I still play them. God bless you Sylvester and many fond memories,
I CRY A LIL EVERY TIME I LISTEN TO THIS SONG. YOU CAN HEAR THE LOVE BETWEEN THEM. I OFTEN THINK OF MY CLOSEST FRIENDS AND THIS IS US I SWEAR. I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO SEE IT LIVE.
I do the same...😞
A stunning, unforgettable piece of brilliance!! Thank you Sylvester, Martha & Izora!!
This is the best version of this song by far. RIP Sylvester and Rose
Agreed!! There use to be an actually video recording of this performance. I had it saved and cannot find it on you tube anymore.
Sylvestor was amazing! What an incredible, amazing falsetto voice he possessed! I loved him so much just the way he was! Real and down to earth! He was way before his time! He was a gay man out of the closet and proud of it! I am so blessed to have seen him perform when I was a young teen back in the late 70s here in NYC. Martha Wash and Izora Rhodes give me the chills. They possess the most powerhouse voices in this world! They absolutely KILLED it! 😁😁💙
yes, the first time I herd this song it made me cry, but no on sing this song like Sylvester
DEBORAH G.M.- I REALLY LOVED THOSE WOMEN VOICES, ESPECIALLY THE ONE THAT SOUND LIKE A MAN. OMGAWD THEM BITCHATS COULD SANG, LIKE NO OTHER, TILL THIS DAY 2019...RIP...X2
We loved Sylvester. He was one of a kind. The three of them together sound so great. This is a trio at its finest.
Let the Lord say Amen
Sylvester, Martha. Izora put it on the map!!!!!!! R.I.P. BELOVED
Sylvester was so talented , I love this song, when I first heard this song it brought tears to my eyes, we use to have true friendship back then people always try to help each other , no matter what the situation was through thick and thin they would have your back, my true friends are gone on and resting in the Lord, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
amen
+Idaqueen George FOR SURE
u R so true, people no,don't know what it means to have a true friend.But I do,I had a friend" or I thought I did.we were for 52years.I just got sick an I had a light Heart Attack. This woman had the nerve to say I was looking for,Attention,I've been in the Rehab. center for 4 weeks now. I don't even speak to her now. GOD, was my best friend then an nowbsn always will B
Bless you Joyce. I hope you and your friend can reconcile.
Joyce Williams How is your health these days. I pray total healing and mending. In Jesus' name
This is the best version of this song ever sung!!!!! The GREAT SYLVESTER does not shy away from putting the feelin' in this version as well as the great Rhodes and Wash backing up with their amazing vocals which only made Sylvester let everyone know who was the STAR!!! The FABULOUS SYLVESTER!!!
Dont forget martha and izora! Wouldnt be nearly as good without them
I love this version of this song
Even Patti would disagree ;-) Nobody does it better than Sylvester...
Gene Meyer huh? Would disagree?
Brilliance from Sylvester, Martha, Izora, and all the other musicians.
Ahead of his time. Great talent. This song makes me weep.
Me too! Happy/sad weeping.
I wish I was there to see this performance live.. I would have been balling my eyes out... this is what REAL singing Is all about... true performers. rip Sylvester and Izzy...
It's good to have someone to call a FRIEND. I mean a true FRIEND. LOVE THIS! Your ear has to be in your foot if you can't hear the feeling being poured in this song. This is some good SANGING. Yes I said SANGING!
I totally agree. My favorite song, especially when I am feeling down. This brings all my tears out and let me be me...
I remember watching Sylvester on TV and my mother said she's a good singer and I told her that it was a man...the look on her face 😐 Lol, I miss you mama...
bridge9499
I'm laughing so hard right now.
God bless your mother.
They were conservative then. lol
Hahaha Hahahaaaaaa
I am laughing to with joy U had those good times with your Mama.
I miss mine too
Lol!!!!
@@teresaholmes4393 my ma turned me on to his music LOVE IT
you cannot beat the voice of Sylvester.
Beautiful song!
This song is his signature in life.
Amen!
Listen to over and over, but the version I got with him singing it with Martha Walsh and the weather girls humming and harmonizing in the background is simple perfection.
Pppoo ok But oo
I loved Sylvester!
His legacy lives on.
SYLVESTER WAS HITTIN NOTES HIGH AS A FEMALE. AND WAS A MAN. DAMN. YOU BETTER RECOGNIZE.
Actually men hit higher notes in falsetto
You know
@VR G some men can sing just as high as women ... but most men use falsetto
Why does it matter if He was a Man? That had nothing to do with the GOD GIVEN TALENT they posessed!🏳️🌈❤
This is my mom favorite song but all I ever knew was Patti. I Love Patti Labelle but Sylvester gave this song life honey(: ......I never new this was his song until I saw Unsung. Wow!
+Angel Reed I just saw the Martha Wash unsung - I have to watch the Sylvester one . He brought this song to life that's for sure
Angel Reed IT'S PATTI'S SONG HE REMADE IT.
Patti LaBelle is credited with writing it but for me, Sylvester has the best version to date. I get chills whenever I hear this. You can feel the love the audience had for them. This performance is true magic.
To be REAL, If it wasn't for the weather girls singing with him, this song wouldn't be any good, I am just calling it as it IS...Patti can and has been working this song for years..ALONE!
To each his/her own but you made me laugh saying Ms LaBelle sings the song alone. You will not find any version of the song with Patti LaBelle singing "You Are My Friend" alone. There are always full choruses of background singers with her as there should be.
Such an iconic performance
Nothing like Sylvester holding "church." Miss him sooooo much! Great song sung by three beautiful individuals!
Sylvester would have been so proud of his Community ❤
Masterpiece THANKYOU
I've been around you were here all the time...feel the energy from the audience...goosebumps
Beautiful. Beautiful.. Beautiful...
I love the fact that he was always himself - would not change for anyone - good for him - RIP
🙌🏽🙌🏽🎶 🎶
WOW! Nothing beats a LIVE Recording! Priceless! 🙌🏽🙏🏽
Feeling down in the dump, this helps me feel a little better
Everytime I hear this song it reminds me of someone, who was dear to me like a Brother.He was in the life but,I didn't care.He to left us around the time Sylvester,passed. This song has very sentimental,meaning in many ways. Continue To Rest In Heavenly Peace.Gone But Never Forgotten👼🏽🙏🏽💞🌹
Martha slayed it forever!!!! Take notes young girls!!!!
Sylvester left us decades too soon. This version of Patti's song is infinite. A million years from now this song will be relevant.
Sylvester lived his authentic life before it became a slogan. God bless his soul. He was a light for many of us back in the day...
I wish Sylvester were still here with us. Thank you for being with us, if only for a little while.
Thank you Sylvester for living your truth! Love you always
i will never ever get over the way the audience let go and acted a fool once Izora got them going
The one and only Sylvester -You Are My Friend
I have this cd and play it on repeat in my car. It make me sad hes gone🙏😞
slyvester,my man.gave this song honesty,and soul.
Ive listend to this song 10 times in a row. The crowd gives me chills. Bless everyone in these times weeve all ben around one way or another this song is for you!
I don't know why this song gies me goosebumps! This song is straight from th heart and soul! Sylvester you never be forgotten. He's paved the trail for so many to travel and inspire us all!We need more like him to continue to paving trails!
Adrian Townsend
Always remembered.
I loved him
They don't need these dresses. These girls don't need them jewelries... they don't need this hair. these girls can sang y'all!
I love it 🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💃🏽
And ya know that.
Fer real!!!
I went to Jr. High with Martha she turned choir class out everyday.
Oh I can only imagine. do you stay in touch with her today? I follow her on Facebook and Twitter. Love her voice and style.
Martha’s part never fails to raise the hair on my neck. She threw her whole soul into it. Damn!
R.I.P
Mr. Sylvester!!! A True Legend!!!💎💎💎🌹🌹🌹❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🎵🎵🎵🎹🎹🎹
I want this song played at my funeral for my real friends to hear....💝
amen!
ME TOO
I can never hear them sing this song without tears, happy, joyful tears.
just read about his life. What an awesome person. What a tragic end.
I love Sylvester and Martha Wash..
Me too
PAISLEY PRINCESS yess😆💋
BOTH DECEASED....RIP...XOXO
@@ericking8661-ur late, someone already told me, now breath in and breath out and take a seat...……..smdh….ho hum….
I remember you from another comment, we were talking about Uptown
The applause 5 minutes in really becomes a part of the song
Matthew Laker I agree!!
Ain't no more singers.
Thomas Sanders Jr 100% agree
100 BLAQ RACK- BEYONCE SOUND LIKE MY CAT AFTER SOMEONE STEPS ON HER TAIL...WTFUK..SMDH
WHEN IT'S MARTHA'S PART I CLOSE MY EYES AND IT'S ME BLOWIN LIKE THAT....HEY THAT'S MY DREAM AND I DREAM BIIIIIGGG,!!!!!!
My favorite rendition of this song! A timeless classic from an era gone by. An incredible era!
Remember Them Days When, Sylvester Was A Phuckinn Gemm! He Was So Flamboyant, where Is that Style, & Charisma Today. And The Ladies, Bad Assed Martha! I Miss This All Like I Miss A Long Lost Best Friend from the 80's, of which there were especially 2 that died. I Ask My Family To PLAY This At My Funeral.
His Unsung episode was the best{#1}. 2nd is Xscape 3rd is YoYo then Fat Joe and Brand Nubian{& James Brown}
How can you listen to this song without crying a little?! ..lol..They did an Awesome job! !
This reduces me to tears every time. Deep. No one like Sylvester.
This is Victoria Levy. I was a teenager when I first heard him sing. I had never heard anyone sing so well. The fact that he was proud and openly gay really made me love him more. Back then that was a very bold and daring thing to do. He was so far ahead of his time professionally and personally. Sylvester I love you and I truly miss you. RIP my love.
2020 still simply the best
When i hear this song being played in either a bar or club I think of the two men we changed my life, I think of my one and only true love T Lee C Jr whom is my true heart and soulmate hes been my AI 1 from day 1, I love you to the wheels fall off(I've been looking around & you were here all the time). To my second love Greg who taught me the art of love and caring, let your soul live on and on Love you for life Greg and Tommy Lee!
R.I.P. SYLVESTER JONES THE TRUE QUEEN OF DISCO..BOB IN CINCINNATI OHIO
This is my favorite of His.
I have never heard such an applause as this show he and The two tons of fun did together.
Sylvester & Two Tons of Fun .... = LOVE from the heart. You -feel- that vibe.
I shoulda known i would check out some Syl and look at last comment 3 months ago ♡♡♡
I love this song...Memories for Life!!!
This song will forever be a song that willing keeps us with knowing that a true friend is in a.blessing for us to share while we wait for our embarkment to paradise iwhere friends are all together 4 eternity ! Peacei
Promise Sylvester when I was in the Marine Corps on the plane to Virginia and I sat next to him and man we had a blast
This was a fabulous soul, he left this word way to early with a gift so grand. My mother was a great fan as am I. I bow to this queen.S.I.P. Miss Lady
Sylvester was a icon and before his time , he kicked in a lot of ceilings ....thank you Queen
In memory of my beastie "Lay" Sameerah Clark, my cousin Kris Edwards.Edward's..
This version has me in 😢
Man ooo Man They Put it DOWN on this "ONE". These 3 Folks can "SING" y'all. Love this Song.
this my introduction to Izora Rhodes and Martha Wash two excellent singers. Martha was great on Black Box's Everybody Everybody. Martha was one hell of a singer!!
Reinaldo Green
😢😢😢😢 Oh weee! I can't take it. So beautiful
he was fabulous