Rodriguez Performs 'Crucify Your Mind' | Letterman

The talented singer and subject of the documentary "Searching For Sugar Man" performs one of his songs from the film.
(From "Late Show," air date: 8/14/12)

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[jeffreyphillips]

absolutely unbelievable...and couldn't have happened to a nicer more humble human

[lifestyles]

Today. Today I found out. About him, about the movie, about his music.
He got to see what many did not. So many in their times couldn’t sell their art. We’re unknowns. So many we love now. But he got to feel it. For himself and for them.

[mdr]

I DId NOT KNOW he passed!😭Sweet Soul, Great Spirit! Rest In Paradise Sir! You are and were APPRECIATED By ME!Farewell on your journey.”

[monsieurgoogle]

I know I'm a little late to the party but I just watched this movie and it is incredible I just read that he died in 2023 what a phenomenal story and man❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[garywelsh]

RIP Great music South Africa will never forget you..

[didlejardinier]

The most remarkable thing in this video is that when Letterman greets him, at the end, Rodriguez, although he begins to be recognized as "a star", takes off his hat. As any humble person would. Like a farmer would do. Like the labourer he was would...

[peterjordaan]

Huge part of the soundtrack of 80's and 90's in South Africa.
At 65 this brings tears of nostalgia. What a beautiful humble man.

[Babaziba]

I'm so glad he found out how loved he is.

[Phantasm]

I lived in South Africa in the 80s when his music was so popular. We obviously didn't know his life story then, but Searchin For Sugarman gave us a lot of answers. RIP, Sixto.

[kimtodd]

I play his music as much now as i did in the 70's. He has always been more appreciated in the alternate scene then the commercial. I was sad to hear of his passing, i'm so glad for him that he found out just how much people loved his work before he shuffled off this mortal coil. His music will live on and find new audiences i'm sure. A beautiful man, beautiful music.

[Fredrikstbye]

This brings me to tears. Such a humble and brilliant musician with an amazing story. Rock in peace, Sugar Man.

[ca]

On August the 8th, 2023, another piece of South Africa`s soul died...RIP Sixto and RIP South Africa...

[mytuber]

The thinking man's Dylan. Rodriguez was always famous here in Australia both his albums were number 1. He toured here years before he went to south Africa. The movie is a bit fast n loose with the facts and leaves out his Australian history. Still a great doco. I will forever cherish my signed copy of cold fact, and meeting him😢😢😢😢

[vs]

Notice how he thanked the musicians first before greeting Dave. Such a good, kind man.

[dougggiereid]

In the 70's he was bigger than Elvis in South Africa. He was always in my cassette tape box in my car and on my records player in my room. Was a huge privilege to see him live in Cape Town, the highlight of all concerts I went to. He was so humble. He came down off the stage and walked around shaking hands with us in the audience. What a pleasure. What a kick! Nobody made music anywhere close to his.

[NiallsSongs]

Searching for sugar man is a story I’ll never forget. Seeing it was a transformational experience. Rodriguez is a legend and a hero of epic stature. We don’t even deserve people of that calibre.

[madazza]

I'm so happy he found out he was loved around the world by thousands of fan's! Love from Australia r.i.p Sixto

[c.c.lilford]

Rest in Peace to a true poet, sail on Sugarman!

[eldon.phukuile]

During my high school years in South Africa (circa 1994), this man WAS IT ALL for the cool kids!!

[insatiabletraveler]

I am so very grateful to have seen "Searching for the Sugar Man" - a very moving documentary, which prompted me to fly to Seattle to see Rodriquez live. Brilliant concert in a small venue and one of my favorite highlights in life. Sixto was lovely, gentle, grateful, humble and a very talented man. I pray that the last few years of his life allowed him to see how much he was appreciated and loved. Fortunately, I live near Detroit and visit his neighborhood frequently....which he is honored by a huge mural....long live the spirt of the Sugar Man!