Johnny What’s crazy is in 1987 the cameras were so big, they won’t think he is crazy because they know he is recording himself. Today, some cameras are so small, it does look like people are talking to themselves lol.
*What’s crazy is in 1987 the cameras were so big, they won’t think he is crazy because they know he is recording himself.* Yes, they would've thought he was crazy for filming himself out in public. At the time, camcorders were reserved for special occasions (e.g. birthdays, graduations, weddings, vacations) or goofing off at home. Also, people normally recorded others or their surroundings. I never knew anyone to point the camera at themselves and talk to it, especially when out and about. It would've been seen as narcissistic and pointless. There was no Internet on which to share such videos. Not to mention you would look awkward doing it with a clunky camcorder.
“I’m afraid people are gonna think I’m crazy for talking to this camera.” Actually, Nelson you were a pioneer and you didn’t even know it. Rest easy, sir.
@@Tom-ed-w Actually, the nonprofit organization which is in charge of Nelson's tapes did the uploading. Nelson still lives in these recordings, however.
hello, I want to express my feelings here. I am a Turk and I met Nelson Sullivan, the owner of these videos, on TH-cam 4 years ago. although he doesn't know me, he must feel in his grave that I admire him. I watch all of his videos and I spend most of my time on TH-cam with his videos. I understand that you may be surprised and find crazy about what I said, but it makes me feel good. As someone who loves nostalgia, I can say that I am not an American, but I remembered that I am a human being at a time when technology has developed so much. What we feel, our feelings, our love and longing have no language, religion or race. I enjoy watching his videos, it's like I'm on a life journey with him, I love you my friend. RIP🙏
That vine tree he planted outside his house is still there today. His home is now a museum and the top floor is dedicated to him I visited today in New York !
I wish I knew this person - I was around back then, but in Chicago. I actually have my son named Nelson. It could have been after him! He's so sweet and interesting
He was essentially vloggin in 87, like he was producing this for youtube even before it existed. He truly engaged with this future audience, he knew what to do.
I heard Rupaul say that after Nelson passed, he and some other friends in the group moved into the building and Blackout stayed with them till he then passed on 1990. At least the dog was in a familiar place and with familiar people. Rupaul moved into Nelsons old room.
Mr. Chapo 1978 The quality of his camera was great for the year. And he would live his day doing his activities while talking to a video camera, like it was a normal thing to do. But nobody really did that at the time. Cause if you walked around in public places talking to a video camera you would look very odd.
Here we are on the eve of your birthday of March 15th. You would turn 75 yrs old today. What would a 75 yr old Nelson be like. Not much different than 41 yr old Nelson I suspect. Forever young now and really more alive and present than ever thru your huge collection of video from the 80’s in NYC and Georgia. Millions of people have enjoyed and will enjoy your work. Happy Birthday Nelson! Kershaw’s finest!
Wish i could hug you Nelson and tell you how many of us on TH-cam love you and appreciate your work !! ❤❤❤❤❤ sending you all my love wherever you are Nelson xxxx ❤❤❤❤❤
I was just at Nelson’s house and sat in those same stairs 5:13 The front door is a bit more worn out and there is a Hermès boutique right next to his house. Was a true blessing having had the chance to go. I’ve been watching these videos for years and having had the chance to immerse in his world (34 years later) was very special
I discovered these videos accidentally, And I'm so glad that I did. Nelson was a very special man, I watch these videos occasionally and it always relaxes me. Thank you so much Nelson Sullivan, you had so much to offer the world. We could sure use you these days.
Hey Nelson, reaching back through time to send love and wish you a very belated happy birthday. I hope you somehow sense all the people from the future who love you!
After watching hours of this my reality feels somehow different I miss him so much even though I never met him or wasn't even alive at that time. He inspired me to be a better human and to live my life to the FULLEST and be ME no matter what other people think about it Thank you Nelson :) Shine bright ✨
I walked past 5, 9th avenue this morning. I have been watching Nelson’s life on TH-cam for weeks and felt the need to go say hi to him. His little building with the little porch is still there ❤️ I expected to see Blackout pop his little face out the door lol. There is a store called Loro Piana next door.
I was in NYC during Dec. for the holidays and went to his old house as well. His steps and I believe the original door are still there, but that whole area is sooooo different and nice!!! all high end stores and restaurants. Can't believe it but glad his original house is still there. I believe the tree/vines growing next to his door is all original when he planted it. Crazy sight to see.
You don’t have to state that you’re a straight man while saying you like/love/support another fellow man platonically. No one is gonna think you’re gay, or whatever. And besides, ain’t nothing wrong with being gay too. But I’m just saying man, you don’t need to explain that you’re straight so that you can publicly say you like another guy as a friend or whatever
@@AS-bc9qd it is homophobic actually, it's a way of safelly using affection and usually cis male men use it with the purpose of protecting their masculinity, therefore it's a way of toxic masculinity, that's why we see boys still use the expression "no homo" or shout "ha gay!" at someone as an insult. read between the lines.
Tina Turner Footage For certain. Would have loved to see how his little show would have played out if he managed to accomplish his dream of turning his footage into a TV show.
I must confess I did not know Nelson Sullivan. Watching his videos, which were somehow ahead of their time, I got the feeling he was a sort of capturer of the New York City feel. I think they are very few those who could deliver the true soul of this city during what they were probably their best years. I just can say that I regret I didn't live in New York City in the 1980s. Fortunately enough, Nelson's collection on TH-cam allows me to immerge myself in that fantastic period. Thank you Nelson, and may you rest in peace.
Nelson, wherever you are man, I just wanted to say I love you... back in the 80s you were this amazing guy... thank you so much for your videos!!! God bless!
These videos randomly popped up on here and I can't stop watching his!!! They are pure gold!!! He would have really enjoyed TH-cam and all the technology we have today ❤
All I ever heard growing up was the bad parts of the decade. They told me about the skyrocketing crime, violence and drugs. But this shows me a whole different side of the 80's, we rarely hear about the good and only about the bad. Thanks Nelson I wish you were with us today, you and your soothing voice.
@Konga 5000 Pros : Shit was cheaper and you didn't need a six figures salary to live here. Cons everything you just said in regards to crime and sanitation. You want the cheap crib, all you needed was master level martial art skills, God level street smarts and a scary ass looking face.
This was wonderful. Many of my favorite Nelson videos are when he's on his own, documenting his surroundings, and talking to us, and letting us see his pets. Blackout is so beautiful and she and Nelson clearly love each other so much. It's good to see Nelson addressing the camera, talking about learning to do that, and looking so very handsome. And as a bonus, we get more Liz Lizzard, one of my favorite of the Nelson friends who weave in and out of these videos. This was just a great, great way to lift my day. Thank you. And thank you Nelson, wherever you are.
These keep popping up in suggested videos. I don’t remember how I came across these. But I had to google him. Apparently he has 1,900 hours of film. I think it’s cool they are uploading this stuff. It’s like a trip back in time.
maddielovelee n October 2012, New York University's Fales Library & Special Collections accepted the Nelson Sullivan Video Archive as a donation from Atlantans Dick Richards and David Goldman, and Robert Coddington of Durham, N.C. (operating collectively as the 5 Ninth Avenue Project).
Happy birthday Nelson !!!! You are the most beautiful soul I have ever encountered you deserve sooo much more recognition you are the first vlogger to ever walk this earth !
stumbled on this channel & i’m crying with the biggest smile on my face. thank you for preserving the memory of your friend & allowing strangers online to bear witness as well.
I can't believe such a nice guy went so young and is no longer here. He should still be alive and vlogging. I'm not a gay man but I would have been Nelson's friend because he was so kind and creative. Happy Birthday Nelson. Rest In Paradise, and hug Blackout and Douglas🐈 for us because I know you're all back together now. 🕯🕯🕯
I wouldn't say they staid in style. More like went out of style and recently came back. Sunglasses in the nighties and 2000's were getting slicker and smaller like the agents in the movie the Matrix.
I love watching your videos Nelson. I know so many of your friends. I just wish that I could have known you. I hope and pray that you are in a better place now. Blackout reminds me of my pluppy Hunny girl. She's a black lab/St. Bernard mix. Sadly, I lost her in my divorce with my ex-husband. You are an amazing person and a pioneer. Love to you, your family and friends. ❤️❤️❤️
How did everyone else here get hooked on Nelson videos? I first found him when I was looking up Keith Haring videos and ended up on his tape of Haring's New Years Eve party.
I found him on my feed yesterday. I like watching retro videos of big Cities.. New York, London etc.. And a video on him walking round Meatpacking district came up in my feed. What can I say, I'm hooked! I love his energy.. Definitely think he was a time traveller and Mystic.. I was 13 in 1989. Fascinated by Social History .. Mad how we lived without Social Media and tiny cameras...So sad he died x He definitely would have been a U Tube phenomenon.. Its crazy he talks of people thinking hes crazy that hes talking to a camera... Its the norm these days! I really feel I have joined a very special club, finding himxx
The McDonald's Outlaw party video was in my suggestions a couple weeks ago, and I decided to check it out at 3am. Since then I've watched so many more. I've gone deep down the wormhole & I love it!
Before RuPaul was so famous... if I could interview him I would ask him about Nelson. It’s hard to believe Nelson would be 70 now. I’m convinced that wherever Nelson is, Blackout is with him! I often wonder what would Nelson make of TH-cam, his fame and all the people that would stand in line for miles to meet him.
Just a thought that if Nelson was born again after his death in 1989, he would be in his 20s now and probably doing new age vlogging somewhere and if he watches these videos, he would see his after life. 😮
Can someone tell me who updates his videos ? This is wonderful, praise to the one who keeps memories on Nelson. I accidentally discovered his character and works two months ago. He was excellent.
Love Nelson's videos, he really had some vision to be filming the city and everyday life the way he did. And seeing New York back when so many creative people and real workers were in the city just shows the things we lost to progress - that area in front of his house is just grotesque these days with all the expensive stores and EV showrooms, whereas back in the 80s it looked like a real neighborhood where anyone could live.
I feel like i have know Nelson all my life, but i never met him..smiles. He is from South Carolina, like myself. So sad he died so young, bu the sure left a a great Vlog!!! so interesting. Rest in peace Nelson.
It's weird for me to watch these videos and think that just eight days later I arrived in this world, but on the other side of the Atlantic. Thanks, Nelson, for thinking of creating these visual time capsules.
A normal man living a normal life. A life that is only truly important to only a handful of people and a life that meant the world to himself... Respect. Thank you for these videos. They are truly humbling.
This video represents the turning point where Nelson began turning the camera on himself and speaking directly to his audience. Before that, he had passively filmed events as they occurred with almost no narration, such as during the visit of his aunt and mother to NYC a couple years previously. Welcome aboard Nelson, great to see your smiling face! 👍
I'm totally straight,,but I just adore Nelson, ,I have friends that passed on,,,they probably knew nelson as they were in that scene at that time,,,such a shame they are all gone now,,miss them all soooo much,,,such good times ,,now I wish I went to cali and new York with them as I was invited many times ,,too bad,,,,my loss
Nightwave Radio your right,,I'd probably be right along with them, ,6 feet under,,,instead I'm older and in pain from years of labor,,I've been on my own since I was high school, ,we all don't have loving families, ,it's been survival since I was six,,,not complaining, ,we do ok now,,our son is even in med school,,so at least we could provide for our children the way parents should take care of the babies the bring into the world, my father bragged one time "he did the bare minimum" ,,he is a tool,,I never how the right way to raise children as our childhood was pure crap,,,but I KNEW WHAT NOT TO DO,,,and things are turning out well for our children
Nightwave Radio I was in the same scene in a different city (Atlanta.) We even had a Limelight here, owned by the same people I think... I’m not proud of it but I did plenty of drugs in the 80’s and early 90’s. I’m still alive as are most of my friends from those years. A few did pass away & I miss them very much but no, we aren’t all dead!
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Nelson would be 72 this year. God rest this man’s soul.
when he die?!?!?!
Pvdg3 1989.
How did he die?
@Maitchh he was 41? Damn
He died
“People going to think I’m crazy talking to this camera.”
1987 a looooong time ago.
Johnny What’s crazy is in 1987 the cameras were so big, they won’t think he is crazy because they know he is recording himself. Today, some cameras are so small, it does look like people are talking to themselves lol.
Johnny no it’s not
I agree Nelson..... They still look crazy. However, now it's a phone. 😂 I'm sure you'd love that.
Captcha Neon 😭😂😂
*What’s crazy is in 1987 the cameras were so big, they won’t think he is crazy because they know he is recording himself.*
Yes, they would've thought he was crazy for filming himself out in public. At the time, camcorders were reserved for special occasions (e.g. birthdays, graduations, weddings, vacations) or goofing off at home. Also, people normally recorded others or their surroundings. I never knew anyone to point the camera at themselves and talk to it, especially when out and about. It would've been seen as narcissistic and pointless. There was no Internet on which to share such videos. Not to mention you would look awkward doing it with a clunky camcorder.
“I’m afraid people are gonna think I’m crazy for talking to this camera.” Actually, Nelson you were a pioneer and you didn’t even know it. Rest easy, sir.
How many others find Nelson's voice to be one of the most comforting, soothing voices they've ever heard (if not the most)? It's like a warm blanket.
Yes it definitely is .. Hed make a great Counsellor or Hypnotherapist.
Also sounds like that one wierd uncle
@Konga 5000 who?
@Konga 5000 OH lmao I was only Watch regular show and adventure time when I was younger
I put these videos on when I go to sleep. I love his voice, and the way he talks.
Happy *75th Birthday Nelson* !!! Nelson is still Alive and will be for years to come here on TH-cam! 🎂🍰
A quick google search shows he died in 1989....
Think you dont get the point of the comment. Nelson is still alive thru his videos, ya know?
@@tomwilkinson2307 He aint dead! he uploaded these 4 years ago
@@Tom-ed-w uhhh
@@Tom-ed-w Actually, the nonprofit organization which is in charge of Nelson's tapes did the uploading. Nelson still lives in these recordings, however.
Having your own camcorder in the 80s was a big deal.
David Korwicki it costed so much
He was a videographer by trade...not that weird for him
Yes it was
@@tom_from_myspace and yet almost every white person had one or more
@@tom_from_myspace 300 bucks
hello, I want to express my feelings here. I am a Turk and I met Nelson Sullivan, the owner of these videos, on TH-cam 4 years ago. although he doesn't know me, he must feel in his grave that I admire him. I watch all of his videos and I spend most of my time on TH-cam with his videos. I understand that you may be surprised and find crazy about what I said, but it makes me feel good. As someone who loves nostalgia, I can say that I am not an American, but I remembered that I am a human being at a time when technology has developed so much. What we feel, our feelings, our love and longing have no language, religion or race. I enjoy watching his videos, it's like I'm on a life journey with him, I love you my friend. RIP🙏
Lovely
That vine tree he planted outside his house is still there today. His home is now a museum and the top floor is dedicated to him I visited today in New York !
Could you let me know where the museum is?
@@fusilijerry6295 It’s in the channel name.
@@fusilijerry6295 He shows the address in the video. Search "Inside Nelson Sullivan's Former Home (5 Ninth Avenue) - Now An Art Gallery!" on here.
Wow! That's amazing
His dry humor is epic. Hello “ I’m 39 today and I’m going to have a hernia operation tomorrow. But I don’t care.”
It’s weird how you can miss someone that you just learned existed. ❤
ikr :(
I wish I knew this person - I was around back then, but in Chicago. I actually have my son named Nelson. It could have been after him! He's so sweet and interesting
you can't you're just depressed.
He was essentially vloggin in 87, like he was producing this for youtube even before it existed. He truly engaged with this future audience, he knew what to do.
I love how he always said goodbye and hello to Blackout. He loved that dog ❤
and that poor dog wouldnt have knew where nelson went :(
@@kevsDVDS
I know. I keep thinking about him and how hard it probably was for him when Nelson died.
Double tragedy.
😔😔
I heard Rupaul say that after Nelson passed, he and some other friends in the group moved into the building and Blackout stayed with them till he then passed on 1990. At least the dog was in a familiar place and with familiar people. Rupaul moved into Nelsons old room.
Vlogging before it even was a thought.
The Bowtie Guy He would have loved TH-cam comments.. ;)
Well before the word was ever a thought anyway.
It's called video taping. Alot of people did it. My dad did his kid's entire childhood. He talked to the camera. Why are people so surprised?
Nelson was very progressive.
Mr. Chapo 1978 The quality of his camera was great for the year. And he would live his day doing his activities while talking to a video camera, like it was a normal thing to do. But nobody really did that at the time. Cause if you walked around in public places talking to a video camera you would look very odd.
Here we are on the eve of your birthday of March 15th. You would turn 75 yrs old today. What would a 75 yr old Nelson be like. Not much different than 41 yr old Nelson I suspect. Forever young now and really more alive and present than ever thru your huge collection of video from the 80’s in NYC and Georgia. Millions of people have enjoyed and will enjoy your work. Happy Birthday Nelson! Kershaw’s finest!
Nelson passed away in 89. It's lovely seeing his work getting so much attention again.
Wish i could hug you Nelson and tell you how many of us on TH-cam love you and appreciate your work !! ❤❤❤❤❤ sending you all my love wherever you are Nelson xxxx ❤❤❤❤❤
In heaven, died 4th July 1989
planetX15 Yes we all know this...
Six feet under, sadly.
I know, unfortenatlly x
+Rebelle Fleur That's strange, I thought I deleted that comment, because I knew somehow the OP already knew.
I was just at Nelson’s house and sat in those same stairs 5:13 The front door is a bit more worn out and there is a Hermès boutique right next to his house. Was a true blessing having had the chance to go. I’ve been watching these videos for years and having had the chance to immerse in his world (34 years later) was very special
Awesome. ❤
Can’t wait to go & visit in person myself.
I watched this on my 39th birthday in 2021. RIP Nelson. A true pathfinder.
My favorite Vlogger.
Thanks to him, we can travel back to 1980s and see how the life was back then.
RIP, man 💔
I discovered these videos accidentally, And I'm so glad that I did. Nelson was a very special man, I watch these videos occasionally and it always relaxes me. Thank you so much Nelson Sullivan, you had so much to offer the world. We could sure use you these days.
Hey Nelson, reaching back through time to send love and wish you a very belated happy birthday. I hope you somehow sense all the people from the future who love you!
I love this comment
sadly he is no longer with us and hasn’t been in a long time. I believe he passed away in 1989.
Aw the yr i was born
Very nice message 😊❤️
@@srai5333 did you even read their comment?💀 smartass mf🤓
After watching hours of this my reality feels somehow different
I miss him so much even though I never met him or wasn't even alive at that time.
He inspired me to be a better human and to live my life to the FULLEST and be ME no matter what other people think about it
Thank you Nelson :)
Shine bright ✨
It Is strange. It seems i took part in his life, watching this. 80s was a magical time.
I walked past 5, 9th avenue this morning. I have been watching Nelson’s life on TH-cam for weeks and felt the need to go say hi to him. His little building with the little porch is still there ❤️ I expected to see Blackout pop his little face out the door lol. There is a store called Loro Piana next door.
I was in NYC during Dec. for the holidays and went to his old house as well. His steps and I believe the original door are still there, but that whole area is sooooo different and nice!!! all high end stores and restaurants. Can't believe it but glad his original house is still there. I believe the tree/vines growing next to his door is all original when he planted it. Crazy sight to see.
Straight man here & I'm obsessed with Nelson. U just want to be his best friend.
R.I P. Nelson..
You don’t have to state that you’re a straight man while saying you like/love/support another fellow man platonically. No one is gonna think you’re gay, or whatever. And besides, ain’t nothing wrong with being gay too. But I’m just saying man, you don’t need to explain that you’re straight so that you can publicly say you like another guy as a friend or whatever
@@JTZombiE He just stated that he was straight. Nothing wrong with that. It's not homophobic to say that in this context.
@@AS-bc9qd it is homophobic actually, it's a way of safelly using affection and usually cis male men use it with the purpose of protecting their masculinity, therefore it's a way of toxic masculinity, that's why we see boys still use the expression "no homo" or shout "ha gay!" at someone as an insult. read between the lines.
@@procrastinartist2825 it’s not homophobic. It’s an effect of homophobic culture, yes, but that doesn’t make it homophobic.
Nelson is the loveliest time traveler of all time- and the most generous, for bringing us all along.
The technology, the fashion, the architecture... those were the times 😍. This man was a pioneer of vlogging!
What an amazing person and videos he created. Just discovered him. What a life. I’m turning 39 myself in a few days and my name is Nelson. Hello world
Kind of like a flamboyant Mr. Rogers! I’m hooked watching these.
Definitely!
I turned 39 this year. Just discovered Nelson and these videos like an hour ago ❤
Yup!!! Same here
Now you're 42 in 2023.
@@guydreamr lol yes
Wow this is amazing footage👍takes me right back to happy times.
Can't believe this guy was born in 1940s
Dfegw Sdge ok boomer
Brendan smith Shush.
Tina Turner Footage No, he’s been dead for over 30 years now.
Tina Turner Footage For certain. Would have loved to see how his little show would have played out if he managed to accomplish his dream of turning his footage into a TV show.
@90’80sFootage he died in july, 1989 @ age 41. This footage was from 1987.
I must confess I did not know Nelson Sullivan. Watching his videos, which were somehow ahead of their time, I got the feeling he was a sort of capturer of the New York City feel. I think they are very few those who could deliver the true soul of this city during what they were probably their best years. I just can say that I regret I didn't live in New York City in the 1980s. Fortunately enough, Nelson's collection on TH-cam allows me to immerge myself in that fantastic period. Thank you Nelson, and may you rest in peace.
That painting of himself and blackout in the living room is AMAZING... good god Nelson was so cool
Nelson, wherever you are man, I just wanted to say I love you... back in the 80s you were this amazing guy... thank you so much for your videos!!! God bless!
I had goosebumps when I saw the date of this video ... it's the day my mom died of breast cancer, and she was only one year older than Nelson.
I love coming back to watch Nelson’s videos, very comforting and cool to see old nyc
Happy 76th Birthday Nelson. R.I..P
Eric needs to calm TF down about being in a hurry when Paula is on the phone. WE WERE OUTSIDE WAITING FOR YOU SINCE 2:15pm, ERIC. Sheeeeesh. 😂
Exactly. Eric was always a rude dick.
Lol
THANK YOU! I wanted 2 reach thru my screen and tell the same thing!
You used sheeeeesh before it was popular m.mmmm.m
Happy Birthday, Nelson... 3/15/2023
You're forever in our hearts. As are Douglas and Blackout 🐾💕
These videos randomly popped up on here and I can't stop watching his!!! They are pure gold!!! He would have really enjoyed TH-cam and all the technology we have today ❤
Blackout was such a good boy.
He didn’t want to come in, but he did. ❤️
Rip, Blackout and Nelson.❤️❤️
Dick, thank you for introducing the world to this wonderful person, and all his fascinating friends. It’s inspiring me to get out more!
@First Last What the heck kid the persons name who uploaded this is that.
Dick died recently so no new videos for now.RIP
When I watch these I get to be in the 80s and NY.. my two faves! ❤️
People will be studying his work in 200 years. These are revolutionary. Wish you were still with us!
A time capsule of a great year, 1987, the year Portage Place was built, Nelson was talented and wayyyy ahead of his time!
I miss the 80s. The style, the hair, all of it.
80s were it i was a kid thru it but loved it
What about the aids?
Miss the people's character from then. Today is a whole other world then back then.
All I ever heard growing up was the bad parts of the decade. They told me about the skyrocketing crime, violence and drugs. But this shows me a whole different side of the 80's, we rarely hear about the good and only about the bad. Thanks Nelson I wish you were with us today, you and your soothing voice.
@Konga 5000 Pros : Shit was cheaper and you didn't need a six figures salary to live here. Cons everything you just said in regards to crime and sanitation. You want the cheap crib, all you needed was master level martial art skills, God level street smarts and a scary ass looking face.
This was wonderful. Many of my favorite Nelson videos are when he's on his own, documenting his surroundings, and talking to us, and letting us see his pets. Blackout is so beautiful and she and Nelson clearly love each other so much. It's good to see Nelson addressing the camera, talking about learning to do that, and looking so very handsome. And as a bonus, we get more Liz Lizzard, one of my favorite of the Nelson friends who weave in and out of these videos. This was just a great, great way to lift my day. Thank you. And thank you Nelson, wherever you are.
Happy beloved 75th Birthday, Nelson!! 🎊🎥💓
These keep popping up in suggested videos. I don’t remember how I came across these. But I had to google him. Apparently he has 1,900 hours of film. I think it’s cool they are uploading this stuff. It’s like a trip back in time.
You know who's uploading it though?
maddielovelee n October 2012, New York University's Fales Library & Special Collections accepted the Nelson Sullivan Video Archive as a donation from Atlantans Dick Richards and David Goldman, and Robert Coddington of Durham, N.C. (operating collectively as the 5 Ninth Avenue Project).
Happy birthday Nelson !!!! You are the most beautiful soul I have ever encountered you deserve sooo much more recognition you are the first vlogger to ever walk this earth !
Awee. She wanted to bring him pajamas and a bathrobe. That’s such a mom thing. Sweet.
stumbled on this channel & i’m crying with the biggest smile on my face. thank you for preserving the memory of your friend & allowing strangers online to bear witness as well.
happy birthday, nelson!
you are my favourite vlogger, i'd love to have met you
I can't believe such a nice guy
went so young and is no longer here.
He should still be alive and vlogging.
I'm not a gay man but I would have been Nelson's friend because he was so kind
and creative.
Happy Birthday Nelson.
Rest In Paradise, and hug Blackout
and Douglas🐈 for us because I know you're all back together now. 🕯🕯🕯
I miss the 80 brings back so many great memories wish i could have known this guy had friends like him seems so gentle and kind happy birthday to him
these videos are incredible, it's hard for me to put into words how amazing they are. It's like traveling back in time! You're amazing man!
Dude these videos are awesome
Wow! Love the phone and answering machine combo! These videos are so cool! So glad Nelson vlogged the 80s for us!💐
9:31 Those sunglasses are still in style even to this day 😏...The 80's was dope af!
Lg Marquez the 80’s is what started all these trends ! Lol we just takin them and saying it’s a “ modern style “
I wouldn't say they staid in style. More like went out of style and recently came back. Sunglasses in the nighties and 2000's were getting slicker and smaller like the agents in the movie the Matrix.
Lg Marquez head ass
"Its my birthday!"
"Oh.. Congratulations.. "
Hi
Hi
@@LonewolfLee22 keep in in your panties, son.
Kinda cold and abit dismissive
Late '80s club scene (in any major city) was incredible! I miss those days so much.
Cocaine was rampant
I love watching your videos Nelson. I know so many of your friends. I just wish that I could have known you. I hope and pray that you are in a better place now. Blackout reminds me of my pluppy Hunny girl. She's a black lab/St. Bernard mix. Sadly, I lost her in my divorce with my ex-husband. You are an amazing person and a pioneer. Love to you, your family and friends. ❤️❤️❤️
I adore this channel! Thank you for sharing Nelson with us
Happy very belated Birthday Nelson. I hope you are enjoying all of the adoration we all have for your work. Thank you.
Nelson I wish I could have met you!!! Hope you are still vlogging in your next life adventure! ✌💗
Happy Birthday from the future Nelson! We still love you in 2019. Am I right?
no
we love him in 2020 too 🦋🥂✨
I just discovered him today, 7-20-2020.
How did everyone else here get hooked on Nelson videos? I first found him when I was looking up Keith Haring videos and ended up on his tape of Haring's New Years Eve party.
Jennifer Gudgeon I just came across his eating McDonald’s in 1987 clicked and had to watch alll the gems
I was looking up NY Club kids and his vids showed up. They're really interesting
I found him on my feed yesterday. I like watching retro videos of big Cities.. New York, London etc.. And a video on him walking round Meatpacking district came up in my feed. What can I say, I'm hooked! I love his energy.. Definitely think he was a time traveller and Mystic.. I was 13 in 1989. Fascinated by Social History .. Mad how we lived without Social Media and tiny cameras...So sad he died x He definitely would have been a U Tube phenomenon.. Its crazy he talks of people thinking hes crazy that hes talking to a camera... Its the norm these days!
I really feel I have joined a very special club, finding himxx
I remember seeing a McDonald visit....have been hooked since! Would have loved to have known Nelson!
The McDonald's Outlaw party video was in my suggestions a couple weeks ago, and I decided to check it out at 3am. Since then I've watched so many more. I've gone deep down the wormhole & I love it!
Just stumbled across this page. Love his videos already. He was ahead of his time. Excited to watch more! May his beautiful soul rest in peace.
When it’s your bday and your friends are 1 hour late to pick you up. Damn, back then you really had to sit and wait, no whatsapp to curse them 🤣
Horror lol
I’d rather have it the 80s way. “I left and hung out with someone else cause you made me wait”
I never liked the Eric and Liz vibe.
Before RuPaul was so famous... if I could interview him I would ask him about Nelson. It’s hard to believe Nelson would be 70 now. I’m convinced that wherever Nelson is, Blackout is with him! I often wonder what would Nelson make of TH-cam, his fame and all the people that would stand in line for miles to meet him.
Just a thought that if Nelson was born again after his death in 1989, he would be in his 20s now and probably doing new age vlogging somewhere and if he watches these videos, he would see his after life. 😮
You mean reincarnelson!
Edmund Power yes that’s the word lolz 😂
But would he remember who he was? Interesting...
Kool Red no he won’t remember like that but once he stumbles across one of his older videos then it will all come flashing back.
I love your comment.
Love you Nelson, and love your videos . Rest in peace ❤
Can someone tell me who updates his videos ? This is wonderful, praise to the one who keeps memories on Nelson. I accidentally discovered his character and works two months ago. He was excellent.
it's his friend Dick.
AvalonDreaming AvalonDreaming that's awesome. Thank you Dick
Ohh, that's nice. Greetings for the Dick.
Does Dick ever repond to comments?
Skynet I wonder
Love Nelson's videos, he really had some vision to be filming the city and everyday life the way he did. And seeing New York back when so many creative people and real workers were in the city just shows the things we lost to progress - that area in front of his house is just grotesque these days with all the expensive stores and EV showrooms, whereas back in the 80s it looked like a real neighborhood where anyone could live.
This is definitely one of the best videos uploaded by this channel and now one of my favourite Nelson vids. Thank You!
Mine too! he was so awesome just sitting there by himself.
Avi Ratica I loved it when he started talking to his neighbour!
It’s insane how different that street looks like now 😭 I was just there last week! That packing place is now a Hermes!
I love how he analyzes pointing the camera at himself. Today we think nothing of it- but I guess 30 years ago, it was a bizarre thing.
I am honored to share the same birthday with you sweet Nelson💖
I like when Nelson spends time alone with us.
Amazing footage of a great time in America.
Should have been uploaded on his actual birthday. This means he would have been 70 this year!
He did upload this on his birthday
His birthday was the 15 of March not the 15 of August.
@@planetX15 oh sht thanks
All good.
Thats crazy i didnt think of it like thst
just turned 39 last month. getting old sucks but its awesome too.
Great slice of history man. Almost unique.
Pisces people are awesone
Yeah, we're alright I guess haha. March 14 here
Yeah we're alright I guess haha. March 14 here.
Thanks!
@@danacantu6714 thanks 28th Feb here. didn't realise he died so young too. RIP blackout was awesome too.
@@lee__1707 omg I'm Feb 28! What a coincidence..
RuPaul knows these videos are on here. He doesn't watch them though.
Why not? Too painful?
Maybe he doesn't have access to TH-cam.
Is it the famous ropaoul??
@@vsong66 Yes the famous RuPaul
Well, maybe in time he will watch them. I hope so, cause Nelson is awesome. Let's hope so.
Who would had thought, he would turn 71 years old this year! Wow time flies!!!!
pablo areas I can’t imagine him at 71.
He’s young forever.
@@nickicouture7297 Forever 21?
He seems to have lost weight in this video he also seems depressed.
RIP Nelson
Happy 39th Birthday Nelson 💯🕺💋 back in 1987..you were loved
Rip Nelson 2 yrs later ...your tapes are magicaL 🌈 I lOv your Freddie mustache
I feel like i have know Nelson all my life, but i never met him..smiles. He is from South Carolina, like myself. So sad he died so young, bu the sure left a a great Vlog!!! so interesting. Rest in peace Nelson.
He was sick in that vídeo. He knew he'd die soon. Cos of that he didnt smile.
@@bruhlickd Such a great guy. I enjoy all the videos I have seen of Nelson, his friends, and his life. I think he was awesome . TC
It's weird for me to watch these videos and think that just eight days later I arrived in this world, but on the other side of the Atlantic.
Thanks, Nelson, for thinking of creating these visual time capsules.
12:13 "That was Paula, ...well no kidding." lmfao love these videos. RIP to what seem like a really cool guy.
Eric was an asshole.
Amazing man. Wish I could have met him.
A normal man living a normal life. A life that is only truly important to only a handful of people and a life that meant the world to himself... Respect. Thank you for these videos. They are truly humbling.
I wish he was my neighbor. RIP Nelson 💖 forever happy birthday! 💕😘
The night that I discovered him I attempted Suicide. I thank him so much for these videos for some reason it puts me at ease. 🙏🏽❤️😔
Hang in their Jo-Anna . Hugs 💕
Elizabeth Taylor Ty so much 🤗🤗
I hope things are better for you now Jo-Anna. I hope you see this message :)
No one cares bitch lmao
The world will break your heart, if you let it. Jo-Anna stay strong, remember this please, if you're breathing you're achieving. 💚🧡💜🌹
This video represents the turning point where Nelson began turning the camera on himself and speaking directly to his audience. Before that, he had passively filmed events as they occurred with almost no narration, such as during the visit of his aunt and mother to NYC a couple years previously. Welcome aboard Nelson, great to see your smiling face! 👍
He was a good guy. He had a very good attitude.
My goodness, the sound quality is amazing.
I'm totally straight,,but I just adore Nelson, ,I have friends that passed on,,,they probably knew nelson as they were in that scene at that time,,,such a shame they are all gone now,,miss them all soooo much,,,such good times ,,now I wish I went to cali and new York with them as I was invited many times ,,too bad,,,,my loss
Nightwave Radio your right,,I'd probably be right along with them, ,6 feet under,,,instead I'm older and in pain from years of labor,,I've been on my own since I was high school, ,we all don't have loving families, ,it's been survival since I was six,,,not complaining, ,we do ok now,,our son is even in med school,,so at least we could provide for our children the way parents should take care of the babies the bring into the world, my father bragged one time "he did the bare minimum" ,,he is a tool,,I never how the right way to raise children as our childhood was pure crap,,,but I KNEW WHAT NOT TO DO,,,and things are turning out well for our children
420 edu x
Nightwave Radio I was in the same scene in a different city (Atlanta.) We even had a Limelight here, owned by the same people I think... I’m not proud of it but I did plenty of drugs in the 80’s and early 90’s. I’m still alive as are most of my friends from those years. A few did pass away & I miss them very much but no, we aren’t all dead!
Nelson was a pioneer of Vlogging!💕👍🏻💕
Also most kids looking at that phone would be like wtf is that?
This was no phone it was a giant 📷