… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four different artists who recorded under this name:
1. Sylvia Jane Hutton Kirby (born December 9, 1956), also known mononymously as Sylvia, is an American country music and country pop singer and songwriter. Her biggest hit (a crossover chart topper), was her single "Nobody" in 1982. It reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 5 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, number 9 on the Cashbox Top 100, and number 1 on the Billboard Country Singles chart. The song earned her a gold record certification and a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance. Her other country chart hits include "Drifter" (number one in 1981), "Fallin' in Love", "Tumbleweed" and "Snapshot". She was named Female Vocalist of the Year by the Academy of Country Music for 1982. She is also credited with making the first "concept" music video clip to air on Country Music Television (CMT), with "The Matador".
When her contract with RCA ended, Sylvia took a break from touring and recording to focus on developing as a songwriter. In 1988 and 1989, she guest-hosted TNN's Crook and Chase show and her own Holiday Gourmet cooking special. Sylvia's first independent album, The Real Story, was released in 1996 on her own label, Red Pony Records. In a May 1998 People magazine review, Ralph Novak wrote, "Sylvia always sang with more intensity and resonance than most country singers... and she can still sing a story song better than almost anyone around."
In 2002, she followed with Where in the World, a set that marked the culmination of an 11-year musical collaboration with John Mock. Songwriter Craig Bickhardt contributed the song "Crazy Nightingale". Bickhardt had previously performed with Sylvia from 1984, and wrote the title cut to One Step Closer. Also in 2002, Sylvia released, A Cradle in Bethlehem, her first Christmas album. In 2016, the album, It's All in the Family, was released on Red Pony Records. In 2018, Sylvia released Second Bloom: The Hits Re-Imagined, an album of some of her hits she re-recorded with a more acoustic yet fully produced approach and, in 2022, Sylvia's new album, Nature Child: A Dreamer's Journey, was released on February 22.
2. Sylvia Robinson Vanderpool (May 29, 1935 – September 29, 2011), known mononymously as Sylvia, was an American singer, record producer, and record label executive. Robinson achieved success as a performer on two R&B chart toppers: as half of Mickey & Sylvia with the 1957 single "Love Is Strange", and her solo record "Pillow Talk" (1973). She later became known for her work as founder and CEO of the hip hop label Sugar Hill Records.
Robinson is credited as the driving force behind two landmark singles in the hip hop genre: "Rapper's Delight" (1979) by the Sugarhill Gang, and "The Message" (1982) by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, both of which she produced. At the 11th Annual Rhythm and Blues Awards Gala in 2000, she received a Pioneer Award for her career in singing and for founding Sugarhill Records. Several publications have dubbed her the "Mother of Hip Hop". In 2022, she was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the Ahmet Ertegun Award category for being a major influence on the creative development of hip-hop's early successes, and is the first woman to receive the award unaccompanied by another person.
3. Sylvia Vrethammar is a popular vocalist from Sweden who made a big success with an English version of "Y Viva España".
4. Sylvia is also a black/thrash metal band from somewhere around Portland, Oregon, United States. Their current line up is Candy, Andrew, Sean and Reuben. They released a demo entitled 'Lizard Birdman', which is available on their Bandcamp website.
5. Sylvia was a progressive experimental band from Southern California. The band consisted of lead singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer Riz Story, drummer Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), guitarist Sean Murphy and Jon "Juano" Davison (Yes), and dissolved when Hawkins joined Alanis Morissette's band. This led to Story's formation of Anyone in 1995.
6. Sylvia is also the name of a northern soul singer ('It's A Good Life', 1968), possibly the same singer as the one listed as #1 (?).
Never My Love
Sylvia Lyrics
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I know my heart can stay
With my love
It’s understood
It’s in the hands of my love
And my love does it good
Wo wo wo wo
Wo wo wo wo
And when the cupboard‘s bare
I’ll still find something there
With my love
It’s understood
It’s ev'rywhere with my love
And my love does it good
Wo wo wo wo
Wo wo wo wo,
My love does it good
Oh Oh Oh I love
Oh Oh Oh my love
Only my love holds the other key to me
Oh Oh Oh I love
Oh Oh Oh my love
Only my love does it good to me
My love does it good to me
Don‘t ever ask me why
I never say Goodbye
To my love
It‘s understood
It’s ev'rywhere with my love
And my love does it good
Oh Oh Oh I love
Oh Oh Oh my love
Only my love does it good to me
Wo wo wo wo wo wo
Wo wo wo!
In "Never My Love," Sylvia expresses her unwavering love and devotion towards her significant other. The lyrics convey a sense of security and assurance that no matter where she goes, her heart will always remain with her love. The line "And when I go away, I know my heart can stay with my love" suggests that even when physically apart, their love has the power to transcend distance and keep their hearts connected.
The chorus emphasizes the positive impact her love has on her life. It states that her love is not only present in moments of abundance and happiness but also during challenging times when "the cupboard's bare." Despite any hardships, Sylvia finds comfort and support in her love. The line "I'll still find something there with my love" symbolizes the idea that love can provide solace and fulfillment even in the most difficult circumstances.
The song's bridge focuses on the depth of Sylvia's love and the unique connection she shares with her partner. It suggests that her love holds the key to her being, highlighting the significance and influence her love has on her life. The repetition of "Oh Oh Oh I love, Oh Oh Oh my love" emphasizes the intensity of her affection and the importance her love holds in her existence.
Overall, "Never My Love" is a heartfelt declaration of love, highlighting the importance and transformative power of love in Sylvia's life. It portrays love as a constant force that brings joy, warmth, and understanding, even in times of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
And when I go away
Even when I'm physically distant
I know my heart can stay
My love remains strong
With my love
In the presence of love
It’s understood
There's a deep understanding
It’s in the hands of my love
Love has control over it
And my love does it good
Love affects it positively
Wo wo wo wo
Expressing joy and happiness
My love does it good
Love has a positive influence
And when the cupboard's bare
Even in times of scarcity
I’ll still find something there
There's always something present
It's ev'rywhere with my love
Love is all-encompassing
Oh Oh Oh I love
Expressing deep affection
Oh Oh Oh my love
Endearing expression towards the beloved
Only my love holds the other key to me
Love has a unique connection to my being
Don't ever ask me why
There's no need to question
I never say Goodbye
I never bid farewell
To my love
To the one I love
Oh Oh Oh I love
Expressing deep affection
Only my love does it good to me
Love brings goodness into my life
Wo wo wo wo wo wo
Expressing joy and happiness
Wo wo wo wo
Expressing joy and happiness
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Scott F.
Sylvia was so beautiful and such a talented singer. I can't believe she didn't have a longer career and become a bigger star than she was.
BirdLady68
wait what? ..she still makes records and still tours...then (3 years ago) and still 3 years later. She's actually very active on Fans of Sylvia Hutton Facebook page. Join it. :)
collectorvinyl45s
To me, this is the best version of the song ever. She did a fantastic job with this song. I wasn't a big fan of the song untiil I heard Sylvia's rendition.
Jim Atwood
Sigh. Love this song and Sylvia. Got me through some rough spots in the 80s
reclaimerReclaimer
Surely one of the best versions.
realrebelrousingkyn
She sure makes this song better than when I first heard it in 60's and I really liked that one.
Chase Martin
I love this arrangement on this song! This is my favorite arrangement on this song! Sylvia is such a talented lady. It’s too bad she left her singing career behind her after her sixth album with RCA records never got released! I wish the album would of got released as I’ve heard only a few songs off the sixth unreleased project and it was great! I wish Sylvia would of became a famous celebrity as she certainly deserved it!
Joe Kiser
Beautiful ❤️
Rebecca D
Sylvia great talent. Great songs . thank you great share .
TimeRider762
I love all of her songs. I miss her.