Sixto Rodriguez / Inner city blues 

How sad that we almost let his contribution pass without being recognized. Finally taking his rightful place among poets, singers, revolutionaries. Welcome Sixto, you are the real deal.

A humble man with a great perspective on life....RIP

And now we are grieving our loss. Life is difficult, but sooo much better with humble, insightful musicians like Sixto. RIP brother.

Met the love of my life at a show of his. This man is magic.

Met him in chicago a couple years ago..seriously Most humble charming dude you'll ever meet.. Long live Rodriguez!

"Mom and Pop stop, treasure what you got, soon you maybe caught without it"....that is frinkin awesome and powerful.

What is really interesting is that his voice is still fenomenal. I guess if he went to tours every year it would be different but this is so good.

I've been listening to him since the 70's. He's a true lyrical genius. He never got the acclaim he deserved because his lyrics weren't fun and poppy in an age where disco glitter and partying your ass off were the lyrical themes - his lyrics were just too real for most to handle.

A self-taught AUTHENTIC artist. Natural born talent. Sixto Rodriguez.

Amazing! The Hispanic Bob Dylan. RIP 💘

Touring Australia at 70 to sold out crowds is testament to what his music gave to so many...he had a fan-base before the movie word has spread, my kids listen to him

Some hard core Detroiters really appreciate how you supported and appreciated him. Big blessings for South Africa. I am writing from the island of Kaua'i where we've been for the last 5 years. We used to teach for Detroit Public Schools. I met Sixto at my friend, Vito Valdez's studio in 1995. No one could verify his story about SA. Long live South Africa!

You are beautiful and a musician of eternal grandeur good sir. Thank you

I remember you in South Africa my friend....you inspired me....you made me think.. ..thank you

Rodriquez appeared last night at the Traverse City FilmFest in northwestern MI. He was fabulous. Came onstage just after the first viewing of Searching for Sugarman...It was just soooo good!

Fabulous Rodriguez... South Africans absolutely loved his album during the 80's. Bought the album. Covered some of his amazing songs at my gigs. What a brilliant artist. I can barely listen to the ra ra music that is out in the market these days. So many superb musical artists of great integrity like him never make it into the public arena. What a great loss. So happy 2 South African producers seized Rodrigues from total obscurity and produced a film about him. He is truely amazing. Authentic.

Does what a good song should. And nobody had to sell their soul to get it done.

Detroit breeds warriors. Sixto is one of em.

❤🎉😢Farewell Dear Monsieur Sugar Man ! Reste in Peace ☮️ I’ll miss YOU, your Music, your Personnality 😢 Than you ❤ Thank YOU ❤ Lily from France 😢

Amazingly talented Rodriquez! I’ve loved your music since the 70’s! 🕊💛🌻

once I see this guy perform live. I can die happy.

💢 Wow ❗️ sooo Embarrassed that I just Learned of RODRIGUEZ. ▪︎ Been listening to a few of his songs 🎵 .. WOW ...such a GREAT POET / MUSICIAN. His Songs Sound GREAT and are very Much Relevant in 2023 ... APPLAUD 👏 and STANDING OVATION 🧍‍♀️ 👏 ... We'll Keep RODRIGUEZ Music Alive ▪︎. LEGEND 💢

So glad he's finally getting some recognition...I (like many of us in America) did not know of this musical genius until the documentary "Searching for Sugar Man" and immediately after watching it I purchased both CD's but I find the comments from people that want to claim some kind of status because they discovered his music earlier a little strange. Better late than never and Rodriquez himself seems pretty OK with the way things played out.

I am proud to be a SOUTH AFRICAN!

I love Rodriguez! Cold Fact is an Amazing Album... So is Coming From Reality... Great Stuff.

La historia de éste artista es totalmente surrealista, como cuando la realidad supera a la ficción.

I don’t know why but something about this man is so deeply calm, it’s beautiful

His signature style...his back to everyone on the street.

August 8, 2023 ....sad day in music history.

"Wind splashed in my face, could smell a trace of thunder.." The man's just too cool! 😎

I love you Sixto! We will keep you alive!

Wow! What a treasure. Absolutely wonderful.

GOD BLESS SIXTO RODRIGUEZ SUGAR MAN ❤✌💕 LOVE YOU FRIEND UR THE BEST ✌🎸😊SUGAR MAN IS A REAL LEGEND AND THE FIRST BOB DYLAN!!! ROCK ON BROTHER ✌✌✌🎸

RIP Rodriguez.

Such a peculiar way to play... It's a rouguish beat... He make a single acoustic guitar be more than enough. Beautiful and magic.

I quite agree. I arrived late too - although I already knew his music from the days i lived in Cape Town. But the important thing remains and that is that the man is happy!

It's amazing how people ask themselves why he didn't make it during those times? It's obvious that racism played a big part back then, but I'm amazed how far we've come. His lyrics are penetrating and clear. Very inspiring story!

Agreed, he's been loved in Aus,just as in SAF for many a year.A big part of the soundtrack of my childhood. Just went to see 'Searching for Sugar Man' last night in Sydney. Thoroughly enjoyed it! May Rodriguez live long and prosper from the fruits of his talents! Go get em Sixto!

Love this guy ! He's an example of what music appreciators (no, not bootleggers) can do to bring a talented musician to the public & ultimatelky afford him the gratitude & accolades he & his music & their journey deserves. He became a light to us lities (South African slang for younger people), during our own battle against the repulsive regime we were shackled to & suppost to serve by giving our life & souls to it's military & it's policies. Amongst other artists Rodriguez' music became one of our torches against the regime. The album Cold Fact our voice in the pending darkness & now our anthem at having been delivered to the light within us & what unity can do. Unfortunately our presenmt government seems heel bent on ling their pockets at the expense of the people. Another battle to overcome the New Oppressors will have to begin. What's that about, "Better the devil you know".....

One of my favorite piece of cake 😍🎂😍🎂🎈😍

...This is amazing. Sixto seems like a wonderful human being.

my dad received his album cold fact for a swapping some weed to a friend. that was 20 years ago. I never forgave my dad for doing drugs but I will always be grateful of the drugs for bringing 'cold fact' to my life. im 27 now and appreciate him even more. bless you sixto.

When!!? When is Sixto going to get the recognition he deserves in Detroit and the USA!! His entire album "Cold Fact" is great, every track. It's going to take other musicians to bring him out of obscurity!

RIP Sixto!!!

...his lyrics are saying it all!!!

Beautiful!

A beautiful creative musician and he is correct. So many people get ripped off and some souls speak loud in courage to express that abuses. God bless those who hold courage enough to speak about it.

America's most shunned and underated poet-troubadour... Viva Sixto!!

great performance, had the pleasure of performing this and several other of his songs with him this year, super nice guy,

great music seen him and John Cooper Clarke in Sydney

Would be nice to hear something from him this year! All Videos on the internet have been there a couple of years now... i really hope he is doing well, such a great guy! Big Love from Germany!

in a class of his own

legend

I LOVE SIXTO !!

Quelle histoire incroyable, quelle humilité, il aurait pu être bob Dylan et il s'est effacé. Quelle leçon de vie, moi qui n'ai jamais cru en l'être humain, Sixto Rodriguez me démontre que l'homme peut réaliser des choses magnifiques de façon désintéressée, il me démontre que l'homme peut faire preuve d'altruisme, mais combien y a t-il de Sixto Rodriguez l'instant un seul mais c'est déjà énorme. Merci à lui de me réconcilier avec un être humain

oh what an absolute gem to see him on this video i couldnt believe my eyes!!!im going to his concert in sydney in aprill cant wait cant wait. absolutely awsome thanks so much for this x

That's so good. Thanks brother

Thanks for a Super vidio Sixto, can not understand why I have never heard him (you) in my young days, but improves late than never, he is my idol today Thanks to Sixto! I play you anywhere where I am, You are the best of all my idols ... Loving greetings from the carpenter Ole Copenhagen

Can someone be anymore awsome!!!!

Exelente; gracias por compartir. Para el Sr, Sixto Rodriguez... mis saludos por la vida ejemplar y la buena musica. Desde el Peru; Miguel Salazar

@Roohtube2012 he really is a nice guy, he spent a couple days hanging with me and my previous band earlier this year. we had a rehearsal and a gig with him, did a bit of hanging out. Really nice guy, his daughter whom he travels with is an amazingly nice person as well.

The best of the best

Rest In Peace Sixto Rodriguez.

I pray and live in hope that he will one day make his way to Perth, W.A. :-)

gosh...the voice....still is the same!

Like finding a lost city.

RIP

An amazing guy with amazing songs.

un artiste vrai, excellent avec une voix , la voix....merci

God bless 🙏 incredible artist!

eh merci Seb!

An absolute living legend... you make my life better!!!

Brings back so many happy memories in S. Africa. Geez, this video is just great, Rodriguez, you keep it so real man. Keep on with the social/political, I dig it!!

I meet rodríguez a couple Day ago im from brazil hes a genuine rock star

So awesome

Wonderful voice!!!

Well done Sixto.

living blues.

I saw him first time on french tv (Arte) last week ... Before, I did'nt know him ! Incredible that this great artist, nobody in France speak about to me ! I'm ashamed to be french just for it...

brilliant

I Wish more people would make music like this. Sixto my hats off to you bro .

WOW......I'm thinking maybe it would have been kewl if the Doors would have hooked up with Sixto after Jim passed. Hmmmm great songwriter....just what they needed. Then again Sixto wa great solo.

I will meet you one day Mr, Rodriguez, and how they don't make music like this anymore??is ashame!!.thank you for posting

Always the Coolest

Fantastic guy, just discovered him and love him and his music....

Rest in Peace Sixto.....❤

Sixto sei fantástico... la tua musica è un capolavoro...

¡UN GENIO!

I so have such a big crush on this man!!! Love his music!!!

check 3:15, this vids got everything and the kitchen sink :) I just ordered the documentary and the soundtrack, the wait might kill me :) I'm thinking and hoping, just being aware of Rodriguez' music could expand a person's conscience. I believe his lyrics often represent a perspective of autonomy, something I revere. Definitely, lyrics to meditate on. This is a gift, it makes me happy. I hope his music's long overdue recognition brings him heaps of happiness and creative opportunities :)

Oh man, this is music!

Great man

Mr. Rodriguez... please come to Chile... I love you music... and your history.... please read this!

This guy helped bring down apartheid--a cold fact!

Wow! This guy rocks hard.

Único sixto

In a world of apathy, South Africa loved you Sixto! Anyone who was anyone in music recognised your genius except the American public, so they dropped you. You sold millions of copies in South Africa where we thought you were a legend.

Simply awesome!

Hope one day to see you in concert. Love your sounds and writings.

As legit as any singer songwriter will ever be. Just purchased his albums on iTunes.