Sylvia Robinson Net Worth – $1.5 million
What was Sylvia Robinson’s net worth at the time of her death?
Introduction
Sylvia Robinson (birth name – Sylvia Vanterpool) was an American record label executive, record producer, musician, and singer, who is best known as an artist for singles “Pillow Talk” and ”Love Is Strange.”
Robinson is also the co-founder and CEO of the hip-hop record label ”Sugar Hill Records.”
Biography
She was born on March 6, 1936, in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, to Ida and Herber Vanterpool.
Her father has worked for General Motors.
Sylvia began singing blues at 14. Around the same age, she dropped from Washington Irving High School.
In 1950, she began recording music under the alias “Little Sylvia” for Columbia Records.
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In 1954, Mickey Baker and Sylvia began recording together. In 1955, the two released their first record, “I’m So Glad,” via Rainbow Records.
In 1956, the duo released the track “Love Is Strange.” In 2004, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. The single was also featured in the film ”Dirty Dancing.”
“Love Is Strange” is renowned for its spoken dialogue section:
“Sylvia!”
“Yes, Mickey.”
“How do you call your Lover Boy?”
“Come here, Lover Boy!”
“And if he doesn’t answer?”
“Oh, Lover Boy!”
“And if he still doesn’t answer?”
“I simply say…”
(Sung) “Baby/ Oh baby/ My sweet baby/ You’re the one.”
Mickey & Sylvia later formed their own label, Willow Records.
In 1967, Sylvia and her husband founded the record company ”All Platinum Records.”
