Sixto Rodriguez - I'll Slip Away

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Sixto Díaz Rodríguez (also known as Rodríguez or as Jesús Rodríguez; born July 10, 1942) is an American folk musician based in Detroit, Michigan. His career initially proved short-lived with two little-sold albums in the early 1970s and some brief touring in Australia. Unbeknownst to him, however, his work proved extremely successful and influential in South Africa, although he was mistakenly rumoured in that country to have committed suicide.

In the 1990s, determined South African fans managed to seek out and contact him, leading to an unexpected revival of his musical career. Their story is told in the 2012 documentary Searching for Sugar Man, which has also helped give Rodríguez a measure of fame in his native country.

[TheoneAlice]

In 2024, I still love and listen this song. Love this man

[sharonneethling]

Here in South Africa, he was a legend to us. We had such a connection to his music and he is still much loved today. ♥

[DebbieMcGennisken-uidp]

Got into Rodriguez 40 years ago. After my young mum passed from pancreatic cancer. I was devastated as a teenager. Was lucky enough to source some LPs. A gentle, MOST humble man. His music, stunning lyrics, backing orchestras, simple presence and life gave us all much to learn from. A great poet and humanitarian. RIP beautiful soul. I shall miss you always. Thank you! 💜💜💜

[mhs]

Thanx south africa for keeping this beautiful music alive otherwise would of never known about it

[AylizN]

I’m in tears 😢What a singer. What a poet. What a man ❤

[polyphonics]

Sixto, today you did slip away and I'm sorry for your passing but you've blessed us with great music and you are here with me in spirit until I slip away. Thanks for your time.

[piratepip]

One of the best things I have ever heard come from this man at one of his concerts. "Hate is too strong of an emotion to use on some one you don't love."

[freddie_bamber]

Coming here right after hearing the news - Rest in peace to a true legend

[anaramos]

I "discovered" Sixto Rodriguez a few weeks ago and couldn't feel more surprised by the quality of his music. No one seems to know him in Europe. He´s a gem. Greentings from Portugal.

[kylenorheim]

"You can keep your symbols of success, and I'll pursue my own happiness" - Words to live by from Rodriguez. Thank you Rodriguez

[StevoRicho]

This man is amazing, I found Rodriguez in 79 when I was living on the streets in Sydney Australia, he saved my life !!! Soooo many levels of understanding (purple celestial canopy) "it started out so nice" this man is a messenger from the (GODS)

[kaizerelvis]

I just watched the documentary "Searching for Sugarman" and I'm humbled by the great man and artist Sixto Rodriguez. May you rest in peace!

[naomicorban]

I'm almost 65& from Adelaide South Australia, proud to say we were into Rodriguez same time as South Africans💞

[ianmckinnon]

His poetry was up there with the beatles, timeless, Such a humble man....Rest in ❤ and peace Sugarman ..Sixto Rodriguez

[rokka]

This man is physically gone...but he will never ever be fully gone...Thank you Sixto

[AnthonyEvans]

My life was made so much better after discovering this fella. Thank you sir

[sangeetabasu]

I feel like I just lost someone who somehow anchored my soul. Rest in peace, Rodriguez.❤

[ToddKeener]

It still baffles me how everyone overlooked this lyrical genius from Detroit. It took me one good listen to his available catalog and I was a true fan.

[nduduzomngomezulu]

"And you can keep your symbols of success"

[whatryewatchin]

Finally slipped away to the next realm, where you belonged all along rather than us mere mortals.
Thank you Rodriguez