I really honestly get off work and watch Nelson’s videos to feel as though I am in another time with other people .. it’s like .. therapy

Nelson would've been so proud of Rupaul's success. I just know it. He's a sweetheart. Orangina is my favourite.

it's like watching freedom

Documenting the present is a gift for the future, so thank you Nelson and thank you to the people taking care of his estate :)

RIP Nelson Sullivan. You have taken amazing footage of times lost to us. I felt like I was right there with you at the party..

Nelson left us such a gift. The ability to live in a time we never could among people we’d never know. It must’ve been hard for him being the only person in many of these rooms who understood the importance of what he was doing. It was after all a time where, unlike today, a person carrying a camera everywhere they went was an incredibly odd concept.

Such an inquisitive person he was. I love how he takes the time to notice all the finer, yet simple details. The Elevator, the candelabra, the view, the decor. So in tune with his surroundings. Wonderful person.

i just love Nelson's way of talking.

I am loving these videos. Each one is like a tiny little glimpse into the bohemian subculture of 1980s New York. Nelson Sullivan was a terrific (albeit unorthodox) archivist, and I'm so glad that his work has been made accessible to the public. :)

How nice the party hosts walk out with each group of guests that leave. Such lovely hospitality. Ive never experienced that before.

I love how Nelson is so dry.

I'm actually addicted to Nelsons videos ! So before his time, I didn't even think about recording things in my life on literally a daily basis in the 80's, plus it was not like today's cameras just plug it into the TV to watch it together or Bluetooth things. Camcoders were bloody heavy things and expensive! Time and technology has changed so much but I still loved the 80's as a teenager ! Great times 💕

Nelson Sullivan's laid-back personality reminds me of Mr. Rogers

Nelson is charismatic as hell!

These people couldnt have imagined in 30 yrs tens of thousands of strangers would be watching them while they were being video recorded..

That building and especially that loft is amazing, wow. It'd cost millions to live there now.

I love how nerdy Ru was

So sad to know that Nelson died less than 3 months later. Life is so unfair and fickle at times. Gr8 to see that he lived life to the fullest and surrounded himself with fun loving loyal froends/people.

These are FANTASTIC! This guy was vlogging before there even was an internet and that's what makes it so REAL!

so great, really this is bittersweet to watch and you can't stop watching Nelson, he seems so absolutely in the moment and it is something that this timeline lacks

Thank you for these wonderful video's!! New York in the 80s was the best! I wish I would've been there and lived these amazing created moments.

Living vicariously through Nelson again.

Feels like " the olden days" then I remember that I was one month shy of being 17yrs old in April '89.....jeezo, 14 months and I'll be 50, what in the actual fek, where and how did life go by so quickly? It really is like the twighlight zone. Once a child always a child, that's my excuse and I'm sticking with it 🤔😉🤭. Keep safe everyone and be kind and patient with yourselves xx

Back when parties were parties, not just people on their phones taking pictures of themselves and sharing on social media immediately. Wish i was an adult at this time, unfortunately I was only 5.

R.I.P Nelson you seemed like a great person and your were 100% the king of vlogs, if only people back then new how famous these videos would get

I was 19 when this was filmed. I had just left NYC and moved to SF and been ever since. The 80s were the best times EVER!

Thank you Nelson for filming all this footage. And thank you to 5ninthavenueproject for sharing it with us

I appreciate him so much for capturing all of these moments for us to enjoy today 🥰

I saw this video last night, May 20, 2018, and then I walked to the building. It looks the same. Where does Carlos have the money to live there I wonder? I wonder what the price of these kind of places are in comparison to today. That building is probably so expensive. Millions to buy, and like $8,000 monthly just for building maintenance fees. I love how people talk and joke around in these videos. I wish it was like that today. I don't think a lot of people know how to joke around and have fun. I really am starving for the way things were then. What I was going to say is that it really is amazing the lives that lived yesteryear that we do not know anything about. Nelson's and his friend's lives would have been the same if it weren't for his video taping.

I cant thank you enough for posting these videos.

I like how Nelson bolts from the cab without chipping in,than bitches how long it's taking and Rupaul comes out of the cab saying, " we got stuck with the Cab,lol..smooth!..(1.52)

The guests seem so genuine and sincere unlike today's crowds at social gatherings who are self obsessed and absorbed.

For those of us into punk/hardcore, at 13:06 Nelson zooms in on a pair of pants with a bunch of band inspired logos (like "Black" with 3 bars in the Black Flag font, etc.), it's so fascinating how far back that kind of thing goes. There's designers and chain clothing stores that still do that to this day - trying to turn punk into high fashion. It was goofy then and is goofy now, yet also super interesting to see as far back as 1989! I love these videos for this kinda stuff!

I think BrandyWine wanted to partake in some nose candy in that bathroom, but Nelson wouldn't turn off the camera.

6:06 damn that song is old. And wow that apartment is huge!!

Nelson.. your candle blew out long before your legend ever did.. love you nelson

One thing to remember ; YOUNG FOLKS: This was a time when POORER people could LIVE in a CITY !!

It is so weird that this is so mesmerizing. I hadn't just fallen out of a coconut tree in '89, but it was before I was out. I don't know what happens after death, but my hope is Nelson, you are somewhere where you can appreciate how valuable this is. That you and your cast of "characters" are not forgotten. Love you Nelson!!

The joy on Carlos face when they sung him happy birthday was priceless.

I always heard of how New York was a shithole in the 80s (I live right below NY, in Pennsylvania). But it seems like these people really brightened up the city back then and gave it life. The night life seems crazy!

This looks like a typical 'party scene' from a Hollywood film. Everyone is playing their character's role perfectly.

I am not even associated with this culture, but being able to peek into another soul's life like this, especially at this time in humanity, is just fascinating!!

These kind of videos are such a treasure specially for the people on this video and their family. Reliving the life years ago.

"well I don't think that "....but I might ""...so what if I do ".........Nelson told him """.....good for Nelson.... Haaa I wish I could have met him.... thanks for the sharing Nelson with me. .I love him..

I wonder if ru Paul watches these too...

Thanks for the little pizzas 😂

Amazing that you were VLOGGING 30 YEARS BEFORE it was cool to do. you were doing KZfaq 30 years b4 youtube EXSISTED!! so DOPE!!

These are really raw and I absolutely love the soul in them.

The guy sat on the toilet having a crises 😂

The birthday party seen here is held at the Gilsey House, 1200 Broadway, NYC. (Broadway and 29th Street) Second floor. The Gilsey House was built in 1869-1871 as the Gilsey Hotel. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilsey_House

Original vlog squad I’m loving these videos ❤️❤️❤️ I could imagine Nelson is truly missed

Nelson was a dedicated vlogger. I can imagine how heavy that camcorder was. When I would use mines just in the house it would wear me out. I had to buy a tripod to give my arm a break. Nelson never put his down and had such good control. There is no shaking, smooth panning etc... These vloggers today could learn a thing or two from him.

I can't believe Herbert Berburt was at this party. I swear Nelson had some pretty amazing friends. Some went on to great careers like Ru obviously and others that may be lesser known to most people. I know who they are though and it's really cool seeing them as younger folks getting started in their careers and things. Sadly, lots of Nelson's friends have also passed away and that is unfortunately just a part of life. Nelson, John Sex, Brant Mewborn, and Carlos all passed away within a year or so of this video, for example. Too young. RIP to all and God Bless to everyone.

When you're flipping through a magazine in the 80s and you catch the very first Michael Jackson meme

Also CARLOS is now 61 years old in 2017! Congrats Carlos!!!

This is so addictive! Love from Kuwait.

Wasn’t even a twinkle in my fathers eye when with was filmed. It’s so cool to see. Crazy how much things have changed since then. The world seemed so quiet then.

I love you Nelson ❤️☮️🦋

god i miss parties

I love these videos so much, so grateful to Nelson to putting up with peoples weird looks towards him. He invented vlogging in the 80’s! So interesting to watch, thanks for this

RuPaul would probably like to see these memories saved from a great friend.priceless .

Thank you Nelson for your gift to us and those beautiful eyes.

this is the longest snapchat story I have ever see...

god damn, the city was so EMPTY back then

It's so weird how things have changed. The thought of going out somewhere without my phone actually makes me feel strange. It's like I don't know life without one.

amazing video. Love the array of different people. Fun ! I need new friends 😞

What a wonderful group of friends. Just beautiful.

Those Vienna sausages for hors d'oeuvres. Lol.

Loved the way Nelson would stay sober and capture the life and fun everyone else was having

Oh and Carlos was 😍

Many happy returns. Ah, the way we used to speak.

Amazing what became of. Ru Paul! True destiny.💐

This is a really GREAT one!

the music and vibes.

The woman making nachos at 6:05 looks like she's from the present day.

What a beautiful soul Nelson was

It's really interesting to see Rue Paul this young and before he got famous!!! He actually seems quite shy.

Thank you for uploading !

Nelsons reality show, before there was Reality shows.....pretty cool, ive been watching these vids for a few months now, dont know why, but I cant quit watching, its like a TV series, I got to see what happens next...lol. Any way this is really cool to see, I was 20 in 1989 so and as we all know we did not have cell phones with cameras back then and and rarely if ever did anyone have a video camera, maybe just a camera for pictures sometimes. I feel like I know Nelson even though I never met him by watching his life on camera.

Brings me right back to being a young artist in NYC but in the mid ‘90’s

I appreciate these videos so much ❤️

OMG i wish i could go to a cool NY warehouse party with friends ugh

fred armisen going kray in the bathroom

I wonder how much it cost to live in that loft then vs. now?

That apartment probably cost 10 K a month in 1989

Some say Carlos is still trying to stand up those candles

I don't know why but I love Nelson Videos...

it is not possible that nobody knows anything about Carlos, this is absurd!

Now, that's what I call a PARTY!!!! ❤

Bianca del rio is going crazy in the bathroom ☺️❤️

Man I miss the 80's and definitely the 90's. What a time to be young and in the underground music scene. No phones, no gps to find where we were going. Just genuine actual real connection's. I honestly feel bad for the young ones now having to grow up with a screen glued to their faces at all times , like that's just normal or something. The oldskool underground days can never be duplicated , and it was thee absolute BEST time of my life (I'm from the Florida bass /breakbeats scene, VERY different than new York and Chicago's vibe) and just like these kids , it all started out with the Best of intentions and an insane amount of sheer , raw, unadulterated beauty, talent, art forms, real true acceptance , a time and a way that can never be done again, but can easily take you to a bad place if not very very careful. We had our dark side shit happen after many years too unfortunately. No regrets 💖 SO very very blessed to have been a part of such beauty for so long, and even after 26 years the music and dance is STILL my favorite thing in the world, so glad we all still get together every month or so and throw down 🔊😎💜

How does this channel not have more subscribers?

Those Baby Boomers really knew how to party back then.

3 months before... he was so... alive.

that brandy friend of his was soo LOUD😂😂😭I saw another video of the club kids field trip thing and he was yelling from the get!

I need more of these, can someone please see if they can find out about the remaining footage Nelson shot? They're a glimpse into such a genuine culture. Much love. 🖖

I couldn't love his videos any more. Magical. Love

3 people in the bathroom reading the newest issue of interview magazine. Wonder what they were on.

This ones quite innocent and wholesome. Reminds me of when you’ve just graduated high school and begin celerity friends.

Wow Rupaul is really young and super cute.