The Club Kids' Field Trip to Washington DC in 1989 

they're talking to each other like they're talking across the Atlantic ocean

"and my life is so interesting, I have no choice but to share it with you, I think"

I love that he remembers everyone’s name he had so many lovely friends

The way they handled Christina's death tho. You can see just how desensitized people were because of AIDS. Grief had become fully incorporated in these people's lives so when a friend died- they just got added to the ever-growing list.

"Did you hear about Christina?" "Is she coming?" "She's dead."

“Tonight, I will be dancing for Christina.”

RIP Christina & Nelson!

I'm seriously hoping they'll make a documentary about this. These eccentric people in such a dark time, surrounded by tragedy and hate.

im addicted to these videos

I'm gonna say it.... I love Nelson. I actually feel sad knowing he's gone forever.

I wish Nelson had made it and been there for the early 90s. his footage is so awesome. nobody had phones or walked around with a camera back then.

A prolific, yet relatively unknown videographer, Nelson Sullivan was a visionary. His revolutionary style is a combination of cinematic and in-camera editing techniques. Carrying the camera at arm's length, he was able to gracefully move about his subjects, embracing them on tape. His technique is so fluid that viewers often see Nelson walk across the screen and wonder who's pointing the camera. Nelson's relationship with his audience is so synergetic at times as to simulate personal memory as opposed to dispense information. Nelson Sullivan's oeuvre is more than one man's diary. It is a portrait of society's misfits gathering to create something rich and strange from almost nothing and against all odds. Nelson knew he lived in interesting times, and he worked hard to capture more than a video freak-show. In addition to taping up-and-comers such as RuPaul and Michael Musto, Sullivan sought to tape New York’s outcasts, the wannabes, the has-beens, and the never-will-be’s. Whether his subjects were on the way up, or trapped in a downward spiral, Nelson strived to candidly capture life under the shadow of the Statue of Liberty. These videos were Sullivan's labor of love; they provide a window to the past, and invite viewers to experience the lows and highs of an almost mythical era. It is the essence of the American dream, or as Nelson said, "The pravda of the matter."

All I'm saying is that this dude must have some significant arm strength, holding that microwave like its an iPhone!

Nelson and Christina partying it up in the afterlife now

Nelson was the glue between so many people in the scene. His passing marked a kind of change from what I can tell.

It's like this dude traveled in time back to the '80s and is vlogging for all us here in RU-vid

This lad was an absolute legend! You can tell by the very first sentence he says that he KNEW that people around the world would be watching this in the future! That’s mad man

At least SOME of his friends showed compassion for him losing Christina. Bless Brenda.

I went on so many of these Club Kid road trips and this one was really one of the best. We had so much fun. It's one of my best Club Kid memories in all the years I was ingrained in the scene.

That bus driver is 93 years old now, and still remembers that night.

I'm the one with the purple ponytail going into the liquor store one of the best weirdest trip I've ever been on!!!!!!!!!!Rip Nelson you were fabulous and I know ur turning it out on the other side

Why does NYC look more free in 89. Last time I lived there in 2013 it was so uptight. Even since I was a kid its changed so much. Last time it felt magical for me was 1998 or 99. Just not the same anymore. 89 looked Amazing

"Tonight I'll be dancing for Kristina" said with such sass. Nelson was lovely! To think he would pass only about a month after this is just crazy..

nelson seems very warm and exactly the type of person you'd want to be friends with. i didnt know of him till after i journeyed through some of these videos. walking around with a camera had much more of a spark in the 80's. i dont think it is so cool now.

poor guy died 10 days after recording this

Best documentary of the 80ties I have ever seen! All of them are so confident, its incredible. I love it

When is a documentary going to be made about all this? I mean shit, I can't believe one hasn't already been made, this is like prime real estate for documentarians.

" Tonight, I'll be dancing for Christina.." bless their souls..Tonight I'll be dancing for them!

June 21st, 1989 was the day I was born. Weird to see what other people were doing in the world while my mom was in long painful labor. He also acknowledged the summer solstice, longest day of the year. Which a surprising amount of people do not know.

Cool crowd, no one seems to judge one another and they have fun.

It's so heart breaking that he had just quit his job to do what made him happy full time and passed away so soon after quitting his job. It does seem like even though he didn't get to fully enjoy doing what he loved full time, he did seem to really enjoy his life and his friends when he could and that is really good to know. I bet he never knew just how many people all over the world would get to appreciate his videos when he was filming. So thankful he filmed this iconic time in history. We got to see the making of Rupaul and the inner workings of The Club Kids. So thankful we are able to see this all.

You can tell that everyone loved him 😢

“I’m upset”...”Anyway you look beautiful today” The way he switched up was amazing. This was before MegaBus, Bolt Bus and the Chinese bus. So Nelson(the videographer) died about two weeks after this. At least he had fun.

I didn't realize that Nelson and Christina died so close together. I swear Ernie never ages; looks the same today.

These videos are totally gripping- It’s like a bittersweet time-warp. 💔☮️

My favorite scene in this is at 13:15 when Nelson is holding the door open for everyone. I love all these people they seem so carefree

Nelson was so popular. So many friends and everyone loved him...including me!

He mentions Christina passing away and in two weeks he would dead.....sad

Nelson died on July 4 1989 of a heart attack at his condo. RIP Nelson & Christina🕯

I'm at jack in the box watching this, high off my ass and I just got a cup of coffee. Have a nice day yall

Wow I didn't realize Nelson was born in 1948! That's insane.

I need a kind and empathetic friend like Nelson. So hard to find these days.

I believe Christina's death broke Nelson's heart more than he says. They are in heaven together doing fabulous things. I hope I get to meet Nelson in heaven

I wish I had known Nelson Sullivan it would have been a blast.

Aww, when people actually spoke to one another and had conversations without looking down to a cell phone. I miss those days. People didn't stay home. There wasn't many people with introvert complexes, you needed to go out for everything whether or not it was uncomfortable. We weren't unhappy or uncomfortable for long, wealthy or not...you found your tribe

June 21, 1989, a few months before I escaped from the Evangelical Christian cult known as the Boston Church of Christ. I couldn't put up with any of their toxic $#!+ any longer! But Nelson and these Club Kids are having the time of their lives. Despite the ongoing tragedy of AIDS and the hostility from the Reagan-Bush administration, these guys are in high spirits. It's a pity Nelson is no longer with us. RIP, Nelson and Christina.

I love it how 'Express Yourself' is playing when they enter the club, very fitting!! ;-)

Everyone was so happy that nelson quit his job :,)

I love Nelson and Ru and their friends, but I always get a sick feeling of dread while watching these vids. I suppose maybe it's because I know how soon poor sweet Nelson will pass after filming these and the grisly Michael Alig murder..... I don't know. I just get the feeling these beautiful people were not as happy as their costumes and painted faces say they were......

I love how he calls them "the children" 😂

Everyone talked soooo.... elegantly? Man... times have definitely changed

I would of loved to see what mess they were in on the bus ride home.

The cadence of the way they all talk is so interesting to me. A different time, a different world!!! I was born in 82, these were the best times in the world. Every new. Things being invented, everything fresh!! I'm so glad I got to experience the 80s and 90s!!!

oh my god Brandy's reaction to christina dying :'( "can i have a moment to collect myself"

OMG the energy I felt when they arrived at the club and Expresss Yourself by Madonna was playing... it's insane!

Bus stopped at the liquor store. 😂

"The one person whos not gonna be here is Christina today, she was found dead in her hotel room at the Chelsea Hotel."

Rest in paradise Nelson, Blackout and Christina

This was low key magical

Always love to see these videos and thankful to Nelson for documenting all of this. Makes me feel like we’re there, like we’re his friends too.

So Nelson died of a heart attack just 2 weeks after this was filmed. That's so sad. He seemed like such a sweet man.

If your watching this in 2020, someone needs to make a movie about this guy. 1st vlogger and his interesting friends and trips.

Its so cool for all of us who may have been lucky enough to party with some of these people @ Limelight and Pyramid or Webster, to see these great people again after all these years. Poor Nelson he would have been so cool to know in person!

I'm a straight man that's married, with five children and I absolutely adore Nelson Sullivan. The way he talks of his friend Christina, I can only wish to have a friend like that

he look like Al Pacino

Crazy how he was talking about Christina dying a few days prior and he also died a little over a week later.

that intro😂Yes nelson you were so right to share your life with us, we love these videos all these years in the future

It's also SO weird watching this knowing what would come of Michael Alig a few years later. This footage and channel is literally iconic.

This reminds me of the Depeche Mode 101 vhs but crazier! Thanks for documenting that period and sharing all these with us.

So brave being completely themselves in the 80s

Omg people actually talked at eachother and not to the camera. This is insane. We live in a differentworld

This was the time if their life's 😍😍😍 they are all sooo in the moment ... I love it 😍🖤🖤🖤🖤

Nelson was so genuine, what you saw is what you got

Nelson.....1 of the 1st original vloggers.....EVER!!!!

The way he talked and then lead out to introducing christopher and opening the door for him is so smooth wtf

Seriously, these are great videos! Such a time machine! Awesome hearing whats playing at the club when everyone got there, flashbacks!

I love all these videos. Definitely inspiring I still get sad to think Nelson passed away so young but at least his legacy lives through his videos. I'm 24 and I appreciate these very much wish I was alive during this time

This dude seems like he is orchestrating NYC single handed

As I've watched this... and gotten to know these people more and more... I went back and rewatched this video. Can't help but get teary eyes at 2:45 or so. RIP Christina.

wow, that was one of the best ones yet! Having just found these videos, I'm completely obsessed!

He would be so happy to know that there are all sorts of people all over the world that love watching his videos : )

So many faces I was not expecting to see!!! The beautiful Armen Ra!!! Wow

The very first vlogger? lol

Nelson really truly was a legend living before his time.

This guy is literally the first vlogger.

awesome footage! i was only a young one in those days, always admired those older folks brazen courage and committed sense of fun! good times!

These videos are such gems. I love it !

I'm in love with this Nelson. So sad he would pass so soon after this. I'm binge watching his memories. What a fun life he lived. God love him and all his amazing friends.

What's amazing is that Ernie looks exactly the same now as he did in 89...

I am now living vicariously through Nelson and his videos. I love how they all seem to be so free spirited. Not a care in the world. 💝 I always wonder who took it upon themselves to make all his content available for our viewing pleasure. What a gem!

it's like we sent back this guy into the 80s to give us a glimpse of the typical life back then

“ Can i collect my self “

Ernie Glam hasn’t changed much over the years! I can’t believe how many years have passed by…..what a fabulous ride it’s been! RIP Michael Alig. 😓

I love this videos... I can't stop watching them!!!

This is really incredible. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you so much for sharing this videos

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see where all these fabulous people are now

This is my favorite video of these I've seen yet

Loved it❤️❤️❤️ we have fun back in the days this generation will never know

I'm glad that y'all got all of Nelson's videos together in one place now...Had no idea about this "Project" channel until a few months ago: I USED to watch them from the "Nelson" RU-vid channel that used to be up. ...such amazing video from an amazing time...