‘You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real’ by Sylvester with Jeanie Tracy
‘You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real’ by Sylvester with Jeanie Tracy  
Podcast: Queer the Music with Jake Shears
Published On: Tue Jan 30 2024
Description: This episode celebrates trailblazing diva Sylvester James and his iconic disco anthem ‘You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)’. Black, gay and gender fluid (before that was even a term), Sylvester’s uncompromising attitude paved the way for generations of queer artists.Longtime collaborator and close friend Jeanie Tracy shares intimate memories of working with Sylvester and biographer Josh Gamson paints a picture of San Francisco in the 1970s and ‘80s - from glitterball heyday to the terror of AIDS.You can watch the full episode on Mercury Studios' YouTube channel hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.