This kills me, normally Nelson had a Southern Gentleman look with his Coifed Hair, Goatee, Stoic Attitude, and Southern Accent, then to see him all glamoured up as Amnesia is too much, LOL. He was truly a character, it's a damn shame he died.
I'm inventing a time machine specifically so i can go hang out with Nelson. I'll bring my camcorder, too, and I'm sure he'll get a kick out of my fursuit.
This was on actual television in Atlanta? I can’t imagine people in the 80’s Bible Belt not being totally disturbed by this.. I love it but it’s bizarre to say the least.
When Ru said Amnesia didn’t know her last name cause her mama sat on her daddys back and pooted i had to go back 10 seconds and listen to that about 20 times 😂😂😂😂😂 I am dying whatever they had i need some of that stat !
Did Nelson or the club kids ever interact with the drag ball/vogue/Xtravagana/Paris is Burning folks in Harlem around this timeframe? I don't see mention of it in any of Nelson's video. This would have been such an awesome time/space to occupy - New York in the mid/late 80s! Oh, and where is Trade now?
They were two completely different scenes : Harlem and Downtown Manhattan. They didn't go out in the same places. People from the Ballroom scene went more to Paradise Garage, Better Days, Tracks, and later to Sound Factory and Shelter. It's sad to say, but there was a segregation: white on one side, and black and Latino on the other. And the black queens were a lot more sophisticated, gorgeous, and genuinely looked like real women, which they weren't, let’s say, bunny, lepore, lahoma who were more outrageous, almost poorly made and wanted, like a carricature. of the woman, almost clownish. Nothing to do with the impossible beauties that were Octavia Saint Laurent or Carmen Xtravaganza. Yet there is a video of Nelson where we see Angie Xtravanganza asking Jerome Magnifique and Danny X to join her because they were going to take drugs in an apartment after a party, and she did not want to see her children doing heroine with the white club kids. They met at parties or gay clubs, but it didn't match between the two scenes. But Nelson filmed the first love ball at Roseland in 1989 where you can see Danny X as Mc, Jose X and Willie Ninja voguing, Avis Pendarvis, Amy X, Louie Shady X !
This was the greatest public access ever, my fave was the singing penis(and yes it was an actual penis), how they pulled that off in the 80's I will never comprehend.
Because The South is 'Gay'. It is full of flamboyant people...straight or gay. The 80s were not nearly uptight as the 2020s. Look at all the backwards and hateful repeals and legislation the 'cinservatives' have enacted in the last few years. It's un-American and shocking.
Glad Ru hasn't forgotten Nelson mentioning him a little while ago.
Rembrandt van Rijn there’s always somebody reminding him about these videos
Hope not..... it should not be forgotten.
To be honest. I'm quite disappointed about Rupaul. Because on Instagram, he didn't post a picture of Nelson the day he died. Or his anniversary day...
Ru knows these videos are on here.
Rembrandt van Rijn when did he finally mention him?
Love seeing everyone just live their best life in these videos.
Nelson looks so dreamy!!! So glam, he deserves it. He's feeling it you can tell. Love you Nelson, wish we could meet, on 14th. R.I.P.
He's in hell now sucking satan.
Ooh, Nelson looked BOMB AF in makeup!🤩😍
I swear he could have succeeded in drag too if he'd wanted.
Nelson looks fabulous!❤
God, that singing, and Trade trying to play! This is hysterical
Nelson looks amazing!
Just love these videos could watch them all day......
I love how chaotic it is 😂
Mann mama Rue killed that makeup look I knew she is the queen but I’ve never seen her actual do makeup just amazing!🤩
Nelson is so cool.... such nice legs
I know, right? Cute legs Nelson!
Sending out love to you guys for presenting us with such memories! ❤️
This kills me, normally Nelson had a Southern Gentleman look with his Coifed Hair, Goatee, Stoic Attitude, and Southern Accent, then to see him all glamoured up as Amnesia is too much, LOL. He was truly a character, it's a damn shame he died.
Lmao facts bro. I do wish he lived to see how many people love his documented art
Nelson looks fantastic! Great job on the makeover. Hes got better legs than me! Im jealous
Omgggg. Hys. Nelson did have a great sense of humor ❤
They were contouring their makeup before contouring was called contour 😱😍
Contouring came from drag
Incorrect. Contouring came from Opera.
I modeled a bit in the 80’s and were definitely taught to contour. Nothing new under the sun
They're so beautiful 😍
Nelson was so high! lol 😂
Trade playing the saxophone? The full package! ;)
I think it's impossible to miss his package :P
I dont comprehend the lifestyle but his vlog style back then was unprecedented and ahead of his time
@4:30 the singing is sendingggg meeee😭😭😭😭😭😭🚬
I wish I could’ve met him
❤
Nelson was really into the role of Amnesia in this video! lol.
Amnesia!!
This is so amazing!!!
I enjoyed this video but I think I need to be as stoned as they were to really enjoy this video! ;)
gerald mocarsky Agree. Think I will try to watch it again tonight lol
I am stoned right now and this is the best TV show ever.
I'm inventing a time machine specifically so i can go hang out with Nelson. I'll bring my camcorder, too, and I'm sure he'll get a kick out of my fursuit.
This was on actual television in Atlanta? I can’t imagine people in the 80’s Bible Belt not being totally disturbed by this.. I love it but it’s bizarre to say the least.
Cable access
Lmao that’s Awesome Literally TH-cam!!
And they were all high off god knows what
When Ru said Amnesia didn’t know her last name cause her mama sat on her daddys back and pooted i had to go back 10 seconds and listen to that about 20 times 😂😂😂😂😂 I am dying whatever they had i need some of that stat !
Nice job on Nelson's makeover. Never would have known.
i love his voice
I need to catch up on my Nelson videos. 💟💕💟😘
This.. is... Awesome...
Nelson got a buzz! Lol!
That beat tho
Did Nelson or the club kids ever interact with the drag ball/vogue/Xtravagana/Paris is Burning folks in Harlem around this timeframe? I don't see mention of it in any of Nelson's video. This would have been such an awesome time/space to occupy - New York in the mid/late 80s! Oh, and where is Trade now?
They were two completely different scenes : Harlem and Downtown Manhattan. They didn't go out in the same places. People from the Ballroom scene went more to Paradise Garage, Better Days, Tracks, and later to Sound Factory and Shelter. It's sad to say, but there was a segregation: white on one side, and black and Latino on the other. And the black queens were a lot more sophisticated, gorgeous, and genuinely looked like real women, which they weren't, let’s say, bunny, lepore, lahoma who were more outrageous, almost poorly made and wanted, like a carricature. of the woman, almost clownish. Nothing to do with the impossible beauties that were Octavia Saint Laurent or Carmen Xtravaganza. Yet there is a video of Nelson where we see Angie Xtravanganza asking Jerome Magnifique and Danny X to join her because they were going to take drugs in an apartment after a party, and she did not want to see her children doing heroine with the white club kids. They met at parties or gay clubs, but it didn't match between the two scenes. But Nelson filmed the first love ball at Roseland in 1989 where you can see Danny X as Mc, Jose X and Willie Ninja voguing, Avis Pendarvis, Amy X, Louie Shady X !
@@discounderground6481 What video would that be? I can't seem to find it and I looked everywhere
@@athandog th-cam.com/video/DLEZhZoON0U/w-d-xo.htmlsi=hyhaZs1QSFu8g6ix
Nelson is Higher then a Kite but looks beautiful LOL Ru might be a little higher there
Nice! As always!
This is so campy and I love it!!
Omg 😍🌸
This was the greatest public access ever, my fave was the singing penis(and yes it was an actual penis), how they pulled that off in the 80's I will never comprehend.
Because The South is 'Gay'. It is full of flamboyant people...straight or gay. The 80s were not nearly uptight as the 2020s. Look at all the backwards and hateful repeals and legislation the 'cinservatives' have enacted in the last few years. It's un-American and shocking.
Ru actually did great on Nelson’s makeup
Nelson is feeling himself and the original Trade
Quaaludes were aplenty!
Trade is actual trade damn
"I like my battered wives deep fried." 😄 Leave it to the gays to take serious subject matter & turn it into a joke.
This is Amazing!!!!
This account is my hidden gem
Trade was a beauuuty
so where's the story of this? Who is this awesome guy, and is he still around? All of the videos on this channel are so interesting.
Is Trade still alive? What is his real name? He's hot af.
Yeah, He is Frederick Rogers
He died in 94
@@bruhlickd he’s well and alive living in North Smithfield !
I want a banana harmonica
We want more trade please 😚🙏🏼
Everybody say Amnesia!
Oh great, I fell into the weird part of TH-cam again...
Aaron Brandenburg it started with visiting McDonald's in 1984 and then I was like, who the fuck is this guy vlogging in 1984 lol now I'm hooked
Drew Rides Across America and it only gets worse when you watch the video taken hours before his death 😭
He seems high af lol
i have stumbled into a vortex.
Beautiful
Nelson looks like a new-romantic
Indeed London's New romântics inspired them a lot guess
Drag makeup looked cooler back then.
The original "Welcome to my FACE!"
This is just the coolest clogging
Explains Atlanta culture now
Lol this is amazing! It's like puppet land from pee wee!
Lol they’re like 4 year olds playing dress up.
except on coke and havin diseases... smh, so sad
Omg I'm so going to sing those songs in the play I'm in lol. This is 80s gold
Haha love the drag
They’re all high as a kite.
The guy in black is so hot omg
That's x for sure
Is that Nelson singing?
Damn their messed up they all look and sound high!
Wow he's been doing his entertainment thing for awhile
in 4:05 his norma desmond moment
Everybody says AMNESIA!
Now every woman and a lot of men are doing that exact same makeup edit: a lot of people periodt
London Blitz kids used to do the same makeup edit in 1979/1980/1981. New for America, already dated for London.
ALF!
MTV who ? 😊
Wow RuPaul is soo young and different here. Also his voice has changed a lot
11:54 WHAT IS GOING OOOOOOOON
She’s a battered wife
No one knows. Neither them.
If ever someone has news about at least one of his friend
Ok that’s enough internet for today. 😶
Sue In Raleigh lmao
Who was the battered wife?
Nelson is the most stereotypical gay man ever lol
I fucking love RuPaul!! Giving Naomi Smalls realness lol
What did I just watch
Love this episode of drag race!!!
Okay they were feeling quite lovely... lol
Interesting he probably knew Michael Alig
Nelson did.
He did. You even see Alig at birthday party for Christina video.
I’ve always wondered why the go to makeup look in drag is always zombie clown???
Who was the battered wife?
Played by Agnes Morehead.