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The Sylvers were a family musical group based in Watts, Los Angeles, California and were a popular act during the 1970s, recording the hit singles "Fool's Paradise", "Boogie Fever" and "Hot Line".
Prior to becoming "The Sylvers", the four eldest members (Olympia, Leon, Charmaine, and James) recorded as The Little Angels, appearing on shows such as Make Room for Daddy and You Bet Your Life, and opening for such acts as Johnny Mathis and Ray Charles. During this time, two singles were released: "Santa Claus Parade" b/w "I'll Be a Little Angel" on Warwick Records (United States) and "Says You" b/w "Olympia" on Capitol Records.
The Sylvers consisted of ten siblings:
"Boogie Fever" is a song recorded by Los Angeles, California-based R&B group The Sylvers, from their 1975 album Showcase. Their most lucrative single, it reached number one in the US on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Soul Singles charts as well as reaching number one in Canada on the RPM national singles chart in 1976. It was their third of nine Top 20 R&B hits and first top 40 pop single.Billboard ranked it as the No. 20 song for 1976. "Boogie Fever" is one of two gold records by the Sylvers, the other being "Hot Line".
The narrator of the song notes a change that seems to have come over his girlfriend. At the drive-in movie, she turns down the speaker volume and turns up the radio to hear her favorite disco songs, and "boogies" to the disco beat while eating her meal at the pizza parlor. He concludes that his girl must have caught the "boogie fever" which seems to be "goin' around." In the final verse, he consults his doctor and realizes that he himself has caught the "boogie fever" as a result of dancing all night "doin' the bump, bump, bump" with his girlfriend.
Music video HOTLINE by The Sylvers. Extended version. A disco dance hit back in 1976. The Sylvers were a popular R&B;/soul and disco family group during the 1970s. The group was from Memphis, Tennessee. Names: Foster, Olympia, Leon, Charmaine, James, Ricky, Angelia, Patricia and Edmund. Lead singer Edmund Sylvers, died of lung cancer on March 11, 2004 - Richmond, at the age of 47. He is buried at: Holy Cross Cemetery [section F, T-3, Grave 48] Culver City - Los Angeles County, California.
The Sylvers Perform "Boogie Fever" on The Midnight Special In 1976.
A hit song from The Sylvers from 1972
© Unidisc Music Group Buy on iTunes: http://bit.ly/1cP8tM9 Follow on Twitter! http://twitter.com/UnidiscMusic Join our Facebook http://tinyurl.com/unidiscfacebook Among the more popular family acts on the '70s R&B; circuit, Memphis' Sylvers recorded for Pride, MGM, Capitol, Casablanca, and Geffen during their 13-year chart run. No less than nine of the ten brothers and sisters in the family -- Olympia, Leon, Charmaine, James, Edmund, Ricky, Angie, Pat, Foster -- performed in the group that was viewed as a Southern version of the Jackson 5. Their 1972 Pride single "Fool's Paradise" got things going in the right direction, reaching number 14 on the R&B; charts. They had three other Top Ten R&B; hits in the '70s, but their biggest song was "Boogie Fever" in 1975. It perfectly captured the disco ...
YOU KNOW THIS IS GOTTA TAKE YOU BACK TO YESTERYEAR I USE TO WATCH SOUL TRAIN IN THE 70'S AND I REMEMBER MOST OF THESE DANCES, LORD THE CLOTHES I USE TO WEAR AND NOW SEE 35+ YRS LATER HOW THE STYLES WERE BACK WHEN, BUT HEY IT IS WHAT IS WAS, AND THAT WAS THE STYLE. WOW I USE TO GET UP SATURDAY MORNINGS HERE IN NEW YORK CITY TO WATCH SOUL TRAIN AND THEN TRIED TO IMITATE WHAT I SAW AND HAD A GOOD TIME DOING IT. SO GOOD TO FEEL GOOD, SO GOOD TO REMEMBER THE HAPPY TIMES, I KNOW I DID, AND AS YOU CAN SEE EVERYONE SMILING AND HAVING A GOOD TIME, YOU CANT ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE THAN THAT. THESE ARE WONDERFUL MEMORIES AND GOODL TIMES AND AS YOU CAN SEE ALL ARE VERY HAPPY IN THE MOMENTS OF THE GREAT 70'S. YOU KNOW WE PARTY RIGHT ON DOWN THE SOUL TRAIN LINE AT BLOCK PARTIES,AND BASEMENT PARTIES AND YO...
© Unidisc Music Group Buy on iTunes: http://bit.ly/1cP8tM9 Follow on Twitter! http://twitter.com/UnidiscMusic Join our Facebook http://tinyurl.com/unidiscfacebook Among the more popular family acts on the '70s R&B; circuit, Memphis' Sylvers recorded for Pride, MGM, Capitol, Casablanca, and Geffen during their 13-year chart run. No less than nine of the ten brothers and sisters in the family -- Olympia, Leon, Charmaine, James, Edmund, Ricky, Angie, Pat, Foster -- performed in the group that was viewed as a Southern version of the Jackson 5. Their 1972 Pride single "Fool's Paradise" got things going in the right direction, reaching number 14 on the R&B; charts. They had three other Top Ten R&B; hits in the '70s, but their biggest song was "Boogie Fever" in 1975. It perfectly captured the disco ...
Boogie Fever by The Sylvers. From their 1975 album Showcase.
Live Performances of: Boogie Fever, Ain't No Good In Goodbye, Cotton Candy
The Sylvers Perform "Boogie Fever" on The Midnight Special In 1976.
From The Donny & Marie Show 12/2/1977. 12/2/1977. Opening song Listen To The Music, Laverne & Shirley spoof, The Sylvers Boogie Fever / Hot Line, Concert spot songs Evergreen, Play That .
Some of the family singing some of their hits for a taping of an episode of Unsung "The Sylvers". Tyava Winborne - Olympia's daughter is singing lead. Family and friends make up the audience.
YOU KNOW THIS IS GOTTA TAKE YOU BACK TO YESTERYEAR I USE TO WATCH SOUL TRAIN IN THE 70'S AND I REMEMBER MOST OF THESE DANCES, LORD THE CLOTHES I USE TO WEAR AND NOW SEE 35+ YRS LATER HOW THE STYLES WERE BACK WHEN, BUT HEY IT IS WHAT IS WAS, AND THAT WAS THE STYLE. WOW I USE TO GET UP SATURDAY MORNINGS HERE IN NEW YORK CITY TO WATCH SOUL TRAIN AND THEN TRIED TO IMITATE WHAT I SAW AND HAD A GOOD TIME DOING IT. SO GOOD TO FEEL GOOD, SO GOOD TO REMEMBER THE HAPPY TIMES, I KNOW I DID, AND AS YOU CAN SEE EVERYONE SMILING AND HAVING A GOOD TIME, YOU CANT ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE THAN THAT. THESE ARE WONDERFUL MEMORIES AND GOODL TIMES AND AS YOU CAN SEE ALL ARE VERY HAPPY IN THE MOMENTS OF THE GREAT 70'S. YOU KNOW WE PARTY RIGHT ON DOWN THE SOUL TRAIN LINE AT BLOCK PARTIES,AND BASEMENT PARTIES AND YO...
Living your lives in a fool's paradise And that's not for me I tell you, yeah I'm high society Living your lives in a fool's paradise But what can I do I didn't make this world I was only born That's everybody's attitude Who's life was torn, oh (Life) is not what you make it That's what the upper class make it seem to you Well (come on, come on now) People, open up your minds 'Cause this is what you wanna do Living your life in a fool's paradise And that's not for me I tell you, yeah I'm high society Living your lives in a fool's paradise It's part of growing up A child shows much perception But he's born the victim Influenced by poverty and bogetters Drew strives for more, oh oh More money, more power, more security He stays so empty inside So busy trying to get ahead That he starts fo...
Soul Train Episode: The Sylvers & Billy Preston Phillip Where U At Bro?...We need the EXACT DATE for this episode...THANKS BRO! DATE AIRED: Soul Train was a popular music show that aired from 1971 to 2007. It it the longest running show in US TV History. Hosted by Don Cornelius, various guest stars were on the show throughout the years.
A delightful couple (Leon & Shirley) participate in the game show that is "You Bet Your Life." The Twist: Their children (Olympia, Leon, Charmaine, James, Edmund, and baby Joseph) join them for a cute, little musical interlude. In case you didn't know, these children, who started out as The Little Angels, went on to form the Disco group, The Sylvers. I believe this is their first television performance, but I am open to correction. : ) If you wish to purchase this, you can get this episode, along with other enjoyable ones, here: http://www.amazon.com/Groucho-Marx-You-Your-Life/dp/B0000ALFZ0/ref=sr_1_2?s=dvd&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1345501499&sr;=1-2
01 - sylvers - i aim to please - 00:00 02 - sylvers - could be you - 03:05 03 - sylvers - wish you were here - 07:22 04 - sylvers - don't give up the good life - 09:43 05 - sylvers - even this shall pass away - 12:39 06 - sylvers - am i truly yours - 16:30 07 - sylvers - be my love - 20:05 08 - sylvers - love over mind - 23:10 09 - sylvers - what's it all about - 26:51 10 - sylvers - tcb - 29:24
Cindy Davis Interview, the unsung 70's popular singing sensation, "The Sylvers, via SKYPE. The interview features, Foster, Angie and Pat Sylvers. The Sylvers recorded hits like, "Hotline" "Boogie Fever" and "High School Dance" Foster's first hit was, "Misdemeanor." that featured sisters, "Angie and Pat" (Like the show on facebook). http://www.facebook.com/thecindydavisshow contact: thecindydavisshow@yahoo.com
A lovely record from a member of the family group The Sylvers (Boogie Fever, Hot Line, etc). It’s most notable for including the Top 20 hit “Misdeameanor”, a gem of a song (actually better than MJ’s solo Motown work). The album also has an interesting assortment of song material, from classics like “I’m Your Puppet” and “Mockingbird” to songs like The Miracles’ “More Love” and McCartney’s “Uncle Albert”. The rest are either songs written by his brother Leon Sylvers, or songs that were (probably) provided by label staff. TRACK LISTING SIDE A 1. Misdemeanor (0:00) 2. Big Things Come In Small Packages (2:40) 3. I’m Your Puppet (5:54) 4. Mockingbird (9:25) 5. I’ll Get You In The End (13:04) SIDE B 1. Hey Little Girl (16:29) 2. Happy Face (19:27) 3. Swooperman (22:23) 4. More Love (25:10) 5. On...
12/2/1977. Opening song "Listen To The Music", Laverne & Shirley spoof, The Sylvers "Boogie Fever / Hot Line", Concert spot songs "Evergreen", "Play That Funky Music", " Do You Know Where You're Going To", & " Bite Your Lip (Get Up And Dance)". It Takes Two skits: The African Queen, Shields and Yarnell, The Disaster Movie Producer. Marie "This Masquerade", Block Party finale.
12/2/77. Opening song "Listen To The Music". Laverne & Shirley skit. The Sylvers sing "Boogie Fever / Hot Line". Concert spot songs "Evergreen", "Play That Funky Music", " Do You Know Where You're Going To", & " Bite Your Lip (Get Up And Dance)". "It Takes Two" skits. Marie sings "This Masquerade". Block Party finale.
1-01 –Ashford & Simpson - Bourgie Bourgie Arranged By – Paul Riser Producer – Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson* 5:47 1-02 –Damon Harris - It's Music Arranged By – Larry Hatchett Composed By – C. Buie*, J. Ellison*, M. Swartz*, T. McLean* Producer – Bud Ellison* 4:53 1-03 –T Connection* - At Midnight Arranged By – Cory Wade, T Connection* Composed By – David Mackey, Theophilus Coakley Producer – Cory Wade 5:45 1-04 –Stephanie Mills - Put Your Body In It Composed By – Edward Moore, Howard King Producer – James Mtume, Reggie Lucas 6:05 1-05 –Crown Heights Affair - Dreaming A Dream Composed By, Producer – Britt Britton, Freida Nerangis 3:05 1-06 –Bunny Sigler - By The Way You Dance (I Knew It Was You) Composed By – D. Richardson*, G. Bell*, L. Davis* Producer, Mixed By – Bunny Sigler 6:51 1-...
Buster Jones interviews The Sylvers. Charmaine, Ricky, James, Edmund, Olympia, Leon talk about their inspiration to write their hit "Fools Paradise" based on life experiences.
Dick Clark interviews The Sylvers on American Bandstand. The band members introduce themselves and speak about how it doesn't take a long time learning the choreography. They point out who the best dancer in the group is. License American Bandstand Clips Here: http://dickclarklicensing.com/Default.aspx?&sk;=DCMA&q;=American+Bandstand
Live Performances of: Boogie Fever, Ain't No Good In Goodbye, Cotton Candy
Cindy Davis Interview, the unsung 70's popular singing sensation, "The Sylvers, via SKYPE. The interview features, Foster, Angie and Pat Sylvers. The Sylvers recorded hits like, "Hotline" "Boogie Fever" and "High School Dance" Foster's first hit was, "Misdemeanor." that featured sisters, "Angie and Pat" (Like the show on facebook). http://www.facebook.com/thecindydavisshow contact: thecindydavisshow@yahoo.com
Band: The Foster Sylvers Performing On The Soul Train From: 1973
Don Cornelius interviews with the Sylvers siblings
A delightful couple (Leon & Shirley) participate in the game show that is "You Bet Your Life." The Twist: Their children (Olympia, Leon, Charmaine, James, Edmund, and baby Joseph) join them for a cute, little musical interlude. In case you didn't know, these children, who started out as The Little Angels, went on to form the Disco group, The Sylvers. I believe this is their first television performance, but I am open to correction. : ) If you wish to purchase this, you can get this episode, along with other enjoyable ones, here: http://www.amazon.com/Groucho-Marx-You-Your-Life/dp/B0000ALFZ0/ref=sr_1_2?s=dvd&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1345501499&sr;=1-2
Boogie fever, got to boogie down
Boogie fever, I think it's going around
I took my baby to the drive-in show
She turned the speaker down
and then she turned on the radio
I watched a silent movie, diggin funky sound
(chorus)
She's got the Boogie Fever
She likes to boogie down
Boogie Fever
I think it's going around
I took my baby too the pizza parlor
to get a bite to eat
I put some money in the jukebox for her
You know she ate her pizza dancing to the beat
(chorus)
(All night long, we did the bump, bump, bump)
Yes we did, yes we did, yes we did, yeah.
(She kept it going strong) doin the bump, bump, bump
I called the doctor on the telephone
Said Doctor, Doctor, please
I got this feeling
rocking and a'reeling
tell me, what can it be, is it some new disease?
They call it Boogie fever
You got to boogie down
Boogie fever, I think it's going around
(All night long, we did the bump, bump, bump)
Yes we did, yes we did, yes we did
(We kept it going strong) doin the bump, bump, bump
Everybody's got the Boogie fever
You got to boogie down
Boogie fever, I think it's going around
I got the Boogie Fever
You got the Boogie Fever
Everybody's got the Boogie Fever