--- product_id: 11235696 title: "Searching For Sugar Man" brand: "johnny rodriguez" price: "NT$3108" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/11235696-searching-for-sugar-man store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # Searching For Sugar Man **Brand:** johnny rodriguez **Price:** NT$3108 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Searching For Sugar Man by johnny rodriguez - **How much does it cost?** NT$3108 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/11235696-searching-for-sugar-man) ## Best For - johnny rodriguez enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted johnny rodriguez brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Searching For Sugar Man ## Images ![Searching For Sugar Man - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/810K4T11HeL.jpg) ![Searching For Sugar Man - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ewGXcQ9bL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must see!!! *by J***. on Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2023* Incredible. I recommend to everyone. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN: who on earth is Rodriguez? *by P***S on Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2013* SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN –WHO ON EARTH IS RODRIGUEZ? 4 .5 /5If it were not true, the story of Rodriguez, poet/singer/songwriter, as told in the documentary, ‘Searching for Sugar Man’, would seem unbelievable. But, as with the story of Mark O’Brien (the subject of ‘The Sessions’), Rodriguez’ story adds further weight to the maxim that truth is stranger than fiction.Hailing from Detroit, USA, this lean, long-haired, shade-wearing balladeer had all the look of an instant star (a la Bob Dylan, to whom he is invariably compared). When he recorded the album ‘Cold Fact’ in 1968, many in the music business held their breath and waited for it to take off. This guy could sing. Like Dylan, his lyrics were fearlessly personal but his voice, with shades of Don McLean, was as clear and crisp as fresh-fallen snow.But it never happened. The album bombed. Nobody was interested and Rodriguez was forgotten.Well, not quite. And this is where politics took a hand in his remarkable story. South Africa, at this time, was deep in the throes of Apartheid and, by widespread international condemnation, its government and its people were ostracised from social, sporting and cultural interaction. The public were in the grip of strict censorship and at a time that was not only pre-internet but pre-t.v.) lived a cocoon-like life of isolation. Purely by chance, a copy of Rodriguez’ album found its way into the country and soon began circulating. It wasn’t long before Rodriguez’ music became the most popular in the land, overshadowing Dylan, the Stones and Elvis. For the repressed citizens of a pariah state, Rodriguez’ spoke to them of liberty, free choice and a better life. His words and music were not just popular; they became the rallying cry of the people.Myth being more potent than fact, rumours abounded as to Rodriguez’demise. Whether he had self-immolated by pouring petrol over himself or whether he had blown his brains out at the conclusion of an unsuccessful concert, everyone was sure that he was dead. So begins, for a couple of people in the music industry and forty years later, a determined effort to uncover the truth. What happens then is remarkable but which, if divulged, would take the sting out of Bendjelloul’s documentary.Bendjelloul (producer of the likewise remarkable ‘Man on Wire’ doco.) has crafted this joint Swedish/U.K. documentary with skill and flair, mixing seamlessly the man’s music with interviews of key characters. As a music documentary, it is inspiring. As a mystery tale, it is riveting.With the advent of this film (already the winner of several prestigious awards) there may just be a chance of Rodriguez’ music achieving the recognition that eluded it first time around.Perhaps... Phil. (AT SOMERVILLE NOV 25TH – DEC 2ND)Sugar Man has become the film of the moment. It has catapulted Rodriguez into the stardom that eluded him 40 years ago. This CD is extraordinary. 'Sandrevan Lullaby' is so beautiful, it wrings my heart every time. If you haven't seen the film, do yourself a favour - it's the most joy-filled story of all time! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My second favorite documentary *by R***O on Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2019* I LOOOOOOVE this film! I even went to see Sixto last Sept. My top 3 documentaries are THIS and an old doc on Georgia OKeeffe from the 80s (PBS) by Perry Miller Adato and a rollicking good time with this adorably eccentric elderly couple that had collected contemporary (mostly minimalist) paintings and sculpture and donated their booty to the National Gallery in DC. It's called "Herb and Dorothy". Also sliding onto my list is a doc about a completely unknown photographer "Finding Vivian Maier". I don't know why a lot of people are bored with "documentaries" and why only staggeringly full docs like the kind produced by Ken Burns are the only ones that get attention. Why can't a smaller scope, joyful ride with singular characters that aren't yet "legendary" be just as popular? Well, O'Keeffe certainly IS of legendary status and was when that doc was filmed, but she was still a mystery- and maybe still is.Frankly, I'd never heard of "the sugarman" this folksy psychedelic musician. But I very vaguely recall his abrupt departure, allegedly setting himself afire on stage as a "mystery". Maybe I read about it in Rolling Stone or perhaps some late-night talk show host on WBAI. I can't recall. I don't want to spoil the story for people who haven't seen this doc and have never heard of Sixto Rodriguez. Even if you don't care for the rather "dated" material- i.e. tunes because you are not a baby boomer/hippie type. You'll be fascinated by the story and thrilled by the conclusion. Like friendly aliens landing on earth and bringing world peace. The mystery here is why the heck wasn't anyone listening in 1972? Somebody like ME went out of their way to search out unknown bands and musicians. I used to buy LPs regularly from bands that go NO airplay and nobody even heard of. I bought them when they went on sale at Korvettes for $2.68! Now his albums seem like one I'd buy just from the cover. I collected singles from a DJ on a local college station- he'd give me dozens that record distributors gave him that were promos. I FEEL I should have know this guy. I live in the NYC area with plenty of FM stations! 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