Sylvester, “Body Strong” from ‘Live at the War Memorial Opera House’ (2024): One Track Mind
This posthumously released live version of “Body Strong” is yet another reminder of what a force Sylvester was – and the impact he still has.
This posthumously released live version of “Body Strong” is yet another reminder of what a force Sylvester was – and the impact he still has.
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