Living in San Francisco in the 1960s, he performed in a musical production called Women of the Blues, then joined a short-lived group of transvestite performance artists called The Cockettes in the early 70's (famed transvestite Divine was a member of the group as well). Sylvester can be seen in The Cockettes' outrageous short film Tricia's Wedding, lampooning the wedding of President Nixon's daughter Tricia, and in an eponymous 2002 documentary about the group.
In 1972, Sylvester supplied two cuts to Lights Out San Francisco, an album complied by the KSAN radio station and released on the Blue Thumb label. In 1973, Sylvester & his Hot Band released two rock-oriented albums on Blue Thumb (their self-titled debut was also known as "Scratch My Flower," due to a gardenia-shaped scratch-and-sniff sticker adhered to the cover). Signed a solo act to Fantasy Records in 1977, and working with the production talents of legendary Motown producer Harvey Fuqua. Sylvester later alleged that Fuqua cheated him out of millions of dollars.
Sylvester soon met his frequent collaborator Patrick Cowley. Cowley's synthesizer and Sylvester's voice proved to be a magical combination, and pushed Sylvester's sound in an increasingly dance-oriented direction; his second solo album - Step II (1978) - unleashed two disco classics: "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)," and "Dance (Disco Heat)." By this time both his live shows and recordings also recognizably featured the back-up vocals of Two Tons O' Fun: future Weather Girls Martha Wash and Izora Rhodes. 1979 brought three Billboard awards and an appearance in the movie, The Rose, starring Bette Midler.
Moving to Megatone Records in 1982, Sylvester quickly landed a Hi-NRG classic with "Do You Wanna Funk." He was close friends with other Megatone artists Linda Imperial and Jeanie Tracy. Sylvester was also very close to the legendary Patti LaBelle.
Later pressure from the label to "butch up" his image would result in him attending meetings in full-on drag. A drag photo shoot, which he staged and presented to label heads as a gag (calling it his "new album cover") would later grace the cover of Immortal after Sylvester died; it was the label's way of paying tribute to his spirit. In 1985, one of his dreams came true as he was summoned to sing back-up for Aretha Franklin on her Who's Zoomin' Who comeback album. His sole Warner Bros. album was Mutual Attraction in 1986; a single from the album, "Someone Like You," featured original cover art by Keith Haring.
Sylvester died of complications from AIDS on December 16, 1988. His good friend Jeanie Tracy took care of Sylvester during his last days.
In the late 1990's, performance artist Djola Branner (co-founder of the highly influential Pomo Afro Homos troupe) created his acclaimed solo piece and CD Mighty Real around the life of Sylvester.
On September 20, 2004 Sylvester's anthem record, You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real), was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame. A year later, on September 19, 2005, Sylvester himself was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame for his achievement as an artist.
In 2005, a biography written by Joshua Gamson and titled The Fabulous Sylvester: The Legend, The music, The 70s in San Francisco was published.
2. Sylvester (Sylvester Larsen , born 1973) is a danish artist, who has released 4 albums. He is the son of Kim Larsen. See www.sylvesterlarsen.dk
I Need You
Sylvester Lyrics
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I told her she should go
She'll be twenty-one in two months
She's old enough to know
That chasing dreams is hard work
You've gotta face your fears
And if it don't work out I'll be right here
She called me up last Tuesday
She's living with four roommates
And only one gets paid
I laughed and said I'm so proud
You're doing it, my dear
But if it don't work out I'll be right here
See I always told myself I would not allow the scars
That my father left on me to hurt her too
I gave her the best parts of me and held back all the pain
I made sure that only love would make it through
I promise you
I got a card on Thursday
Read "Merry Christmas Dad!"
She said she's low on money
But it's really not that bad
I almost bought a ticket
But I know it's only fear
I told her I would always be right here
See I always told myself I would not allow the scars
That my father left on me to hurt her too
I gave her the best parts of me and held back all the pain
I made sure that only love would make it through
I promise you
She flew home on a Friday
With everything she owned
She had dyed her hair three colors
And she looked like skin and bones
She whispered "dad I'm sorry"
As I brushed away her tears
I said I told you I would always be right here
See I always told myself I would not allow the scars
That my father left on me to hurt her too
I gave her the best parts of me and held back all the pain
I made sure that only love would make it through
I made sure that only love would make it through
Did my best to make sure that only love would make it through
I promise you
The song "I Need You" by Sylvester is a touching expression of a father's unconditional love for his daughter. It tells the story of a young woman who leaves home to pursue her dreams but experiences tough times along the way. The father encourages his daughter to follow her heart and pursue her dreams but also reassures her that he will always be there for her, no matter what happens. The lyrics also touch upon the father's own past and his determination not to pass on the pain he experienced to his daughter.
The first verse sets the stage for the daughter's departure from home and her pursuit of her dreams. The father reassures her that he will always be there for her if things don't work out. The second verse shows the father's pride in his daughter's independence and courage, despite the challenges she faces. The chorus reinforces the message that the father will always be there to support his daughter and that his love for her is unconditional. The final verse brings the daughter back home, still pursuing her dreams but also acknowledging the sacrifices her father has made for her.
The song's heartfelt lyrics and Sylvester's soulful vocals make it a deeply moving tribute to the bond between a parent and child. It is a reminder that no matter how far we may wander, there is always someone who loves us and who will be there for us when we need them.
Line by Line Meaning
She left town on Monday
On Monday, my daughter left the town.
I told her she should go
I advised her to go and pursue her dreams.
She'll be twenty-one in two months
In just two months, she will turn twenty-one.
She's old enough to know
She is mature enough to understand.
That chasing dreams is hard work
Pursuing dreams comes with challenges and struggles.
You've gotta face your fears
You need to confront your fears to achieve your goals.
And if it don't work out I'll be right here
I will be here to support you if things do not go as planned.
She called me up last Tuesday
On Tuesday, she contacted me through a phone call.
Said she found a place
She informed me that she has found a place to stay.
She's living with four roommates
She is currently sharing the living space with four other people.
And only one gets paid
Out of those four people living with her, only one has a job.
I laughed and said I'm so proud
I expressed my delight and pride in her for taking steps to reach her goals.
You're doing it, my dear
My dear daughter, you are making it happen and going after your dreams.
See I always told myself I would not allow the scars
I made a promise to myself that my past hurts would not affect my daughter's life.
That my father left on me to hurt her too
I do not want to cause the same pain and trauma to my daughter that was caused to me by my father.
I gave her the best parts of me and held back all the pain
I have given my daughter my best qualities and kept my negative experiences and emotions to myself.
I made sure that only love would make it through
My priority has always been to ensure that only love and positivity get through to my daughter.
I got a card on Thursday
On Thursday, I received a card.
Read 'Merry Christmas Dad!'
The card was wishing me a Merry Christmas, and it was from my daughter.
She said she's low on money
She informed me that her finances are not in good condition.
But it's really not that bad
Though she is short on money, things are not too dire or bleak.
I almost bought a ticket
I was considering buying a ticket to visit her.
But I know it's only fear
However, I realized that my hesitation was only due to my fears and insecurities.
See I always told myself I would not allow the scars
Once again, I reminded myself of the promise I had made to not let my past trauma affect my daughter.
That my father left on me to hurt her too
I do not want to pass on the pain and hurt that I received from my father to my daughter.
She flew home on a Friday
On a Friday, my daughter returned home by flight.
With everything she owned
She brought all her belongings with her.
She had dyed her hair three colors
She changed the color of her hair to three different shades.
And she looked like skin and bones
She looked very thin and weak.
She whispered 'dad I'm sorry'
My daughter spoke softly and said 'dad, I am sorry'.
As I brushed away her tears
I wiped her tears as she cried.
I said I told you I would always be right here
I reminded her that I will always be there for her.
I made sure that only love would make it through
Throughout her journey, I ensured that only love and positivity would influence her life.
I made sure that only love would make it through
I reiterate that I have always prioritized love for my daughter.
Did my best to make sure that only love would make it through
I have always made the utmost effort to ensure that love prevails in my daughter's life.
I promise you
And I promise her that it will always be the case.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Elliott Sylvester, Stephen Sylvester
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@stacibulle9676
GTA ballad of gay Tony brought me here couldn't stop listening to this gorgeous music 🎵🎶
@Hassanhadi2607
When this song plays I drive much slower to the waypoint😂
@user-yz7cn7dv5n
@@Hassanhadi2607 I prefer speeding a sports car while listening to this.
@victornewman06
The strings on this are pure heaven!
@ronniet71
The strings the strings the strings, indeed!!!
@nasmoe
Thanks Grand Theft Auto!
@stevenisidore5094
K109 the studio
@menyace
Amen to that
@Linelia
Sylvester - that man was phenomenal! R.I.P. Brother Sylvester! That band Kleer is also wicked!
@kafilarosa
Linda Brown Yes Sis