I sometimes wonder that, but how was he to know, really. This stuff is just all too too good and I miss the days of my 1980s youth back in the East Village!
RuPaul was clearly a star even back then.. also... Isn't it delightfully strange to see everyone interacting without a cell phone? Sigh ... I miss those days.
I so miss these days in Manhattan, being in my 20s, hanging with my all my friends in the East Village ... The Pyramid, Boy Bar followed by slit pea soup at the Kiev ... it s all gone now. LOVE the no cell phone bit too! Except for the AIDS epidemic those days are a distant memory. AIDS during that time still haunts and tortures me 35 years later as I know it does so many survivors today. I got out alive, as did you and RU. We are the lucky ones! Cheers.
Because Madonna was the IT girl in the 80s dominating the charts. Anything that Madonna did back then was exciting news, even more so for the gay community. Into the groove was only 3 years old back then. The excitement for a new madonna release could somehow be compared to the current excitement for a new avengers movie
Never met him...feels like he didnt change on the inside, far as warmth and star presents. Love he got all "madonna" over get into the groove. Were so much more dismissive over ppl "doing it" these days. Looooove your posts,tnx 4uploading!
I sit here with a blunt in my hand real demure looking at Old RuPaul in the late 80s the year I was born 87 he was a stone wall fool get it stone wall stone full
Wow has drag evolved. Drag then and drag now. Men in drag looked like men in drag back then but now???? Men in drag look better than me and I'm a woman.
Drag queens back then were not supposed to resemble actual women but an exaggerated version of femininity. Drag queens were obvious men made up as women. If anything, women today wear too much makeup and look like clowns and drag queens themselves.
That's not what RuPaul was going for back then anyway. This was the Pyramid Club, an 80s club playing what was then called "alternative" music. RuPaul was going for an edgy different androgynous look. There were other queens at the time that went for the "woman" look at other clubs, not at the Pyramid Club though.
Seems to me, despite likability, star presence and the confidence that comes from knowing who you are, that Ru Paul held court off stage as if what he did onstage was more remarkable than it objectively was.
Very damaged people, particularly the one who wagged his tongue into the camera. Desperate for any attention, this is the behavior of profoundly wounded individual.
Nelson dancing was the best part of the video
80s in NY were legendary. I am SO glad I got to experience all that
Its like Nelson already knew most of these guys would be mega stars in the future.
I sometimes wonder that, but how was he to know, really. This stuff is just all too too good and I miss the days of my 1980s youth back in the East Village!
RuPaul was clearly a star even back then.. also... Isn't it delightfully strange to see everyone interacting without a cell phone? Sigh ... I miss those days.
Christopher Mitchell same
Not really.
I so miss these days in Manhattan, being in my 20s, hanging with my all my friends in the East Village ... The Pyramid, Boy Bar followed by slit pea soup at the Kiev ... it s all gone now. LOVE the no cell phone bit too! Except for the AIDS epidemic those days are a distant memory. AIDS during that time still haunts and tortures me 35 years later as I know it does so many survivors today. I got out alive, as did you and RU. We are the lucky ones! Cheers.
Right?? Today everyone is looking down all the time. Back in those days, it was nice to be able to talk with somebody and that was that!
Nelson got moves! Love seeing him in front of the camera for a change
he was so excited for a new madonna remix, I love it!
Because Madonna was the IT girl in the 80s dominating the charts. Anything that Madonna did back then was exciting news, even more so for the gay community. Into the groove was only 3 years old back then. The excitement for a new madonna release could somehow be compared to the current excitement for a new avengers movie
Ru has aged well.
These are incredible videos. I come back and watch them every now and then. I love them so much
Omg... I remember how exciting it was to hear a new Madonna remix for the first time 😆
Nelson dancing is cute!
holding court - you've come a long way baby but havent lost any of your charm wit or intellect along the way - love ya Ru!
Oooh, Nelson had some moves! You go boy! ❤️
Isn’t he just adorable? 🙈💕
❤️ Nelson dancing to “Gang of Four /I love a man in a uniform “ ❤️
Those were my days...and they were fabulous!!
Positive note RuPaul also work the hell to Heavens High out of that scarf
What a beautiful family vibe💗🔥💗🔥💗🔥💗another Nelson masterpiece💞💞💞
Nelson is so cute !
Omg the timing on this video is everything! I love it. Tell me something good!!
Wow Robert Warren was such a handsome guy.
That was great to see Nelson dancing.
🤗
Never met him...feels like he didnt change on the inside, far as warmth and star presents. Love he got all "madonna" over get into the groove. Were so much more dismissive over ppl "doing it" these days.
Looooove your posts,tnx 4uploading!
I miss the late 80s and 90s. I grew up in Jersey and went to NYC a lot. Those were fun days.
This is rupaul in the raw love it 80's yes
i seriously ADORE your videos! They gave me such an amazing 90's vibe all over my body
LiveLikeaPunk it was 1987 not the 90s
@@luiscaracciolli5705 What a time it was...
Nelson’s got the moves!
Everyone acting fake, or bored, Ru Paul practising he laughing on cue
Love to see Nelson dancing!
The way some of these people are dressed could easily make me think this was filmed today
I sit here with a blunt in my hand real demure looking at Old RuPaul in the late 80s the year I was born 87 he was a stone wall fool get it stone wall stone full
bak when stuff was gooood
So charming
When I partied in Philly they passed around a tub of coke for every entertainer
5:43 looks like Sasha velour was there too lol
Rupaul from the 90's! Amazing!
In the 80's!
What remix of get into the grove is the DJ playing?
Destiny ✨🌟 NYC at its finest hour..
The one dislike is Michelle Visage
RuPaul should host pageants like Ms. Universe. Or a reality show where RuPaul trains female pageant contestants, as he's a Class A act.
RuPauls drag race, baby!
Is the blonde in the ball cap Jeremy Scott???? Time warp??
Where’s the margarine tub of COKE?
6:35 Whoa it's like Hopey & Maggie in the Flesh
Can anyone tell me what happened to Lahoma?
Oh she’s so over it-is that the Anne Klein
I know the red head guy!
Rupaul is such a ladies man
Fenton Bailey was so cute.... And who's Robert Warren.
He's a writer and musician
Fenton and Randy have been together for 40 years. That is true love.
@@JB-zo7ln That's business.
SHIT we're getting old girl!!!!
Cherry Snow has no chill
And no ass.
@@shelleynobleart 🤣
How cute is Lahoma out of drag
Dean Johnson :(
Dean johnson esta vivo aún?
Rupaul’s outfits used to be so ratchet lol
Wow has drag evolved. Drag then and drag now. Men in drag looked like men in drag back then but now???? Men in drag look better than me and I'm a woman.
Drag queens back then were not supposed to resemble actual women but an exaggerated version of femininity. Drag queens were obvious men made up as women. If anything, women today wear too much makeup and look like clowns and drag queens themselves.
That's not what RuPaul was going for back then anyway. This was the Pyramid Club, an 80s club playing what was then called "alternative" music. RuPaul was going for an edgy different androgynous look. There were other queens at the time that went for the "woman" look at other clubs, not at the Pyramid Club though.
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Where these tattoos on Rue or just permanent marker
I was wondering the same thing. I have a feeling it's marker pen.
Marker he would always draw them on himself!
1:13 1:15 0:33 0:34 0:35
Cherie definitely was on the slopes that evening 🤫😤🤭🤧🤢
THIS video redeems Ru Paul in my mind....He was ALWAYS a phony....
Seems to me, despite likability, star presence and the confidence that comes from knowing who you are, that Ru Paul held court off stage as if what he did onstage was more remarkable than it objectively was.
Did you see Nelson's last video? He was there the night Nelson died.
he was drug addicted?
That dude with the long, (dyed) blonde hair is gross.
Very damaged people, particularly the one who wagged his tongue into the camera. Desperate for any attention, this is the behavior of profoundly wounded individual.