Sound Barrier: Sylvester

Backlash Blues

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Episode notes

Between the racist backlash to disco, the late ‘70s record industry collapse, and a bizarre case of mistaken identity, superstardom is a mixed blessing for Sylvester. His follow-up album is an expensive commercial disappointment, and he’s got to scramble to keep up with the changing times. This episode features never-before aired audio from his legendary 1979 concert at the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House.

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