If Nelson Sullivan was alive he would be so proud of his videos that are here on YouTube

No gentrification, no sterilization! And no Starbucks and no banks at every corner. These we were just neighborhoods that were affordable and a lot of personality.

"It's so pretty here, I need a record of everything- I may never see it again. There may be snipers out tonight!"

This is the New York I loved. I’m heartbroken over losing that city. There will never be another so vital, free, raw, fresh, wild, gritty, creative, or achingly beautiful. If I could time travel to anywhere, as unimaginative as it sounds, I’d go back there.

We used to live. Now we watch people live.

Amazing to see how uncrowded the Village was.

knowing how successful Michael Musto is in his career...to see him struggling locking up his bike is awesome vintage video lol

Nelson vids are historical documents. Another great character who didn't get his dues in his lifetime.

It's crazy how quiet everything is compared to now.

Time before everyone staring at their phones

That Bike, Hat and Shirt? Michael's the original Hipster.

I'm here for Blackout the pupper.

"He needs some fries with that shake" 😂😂😭

I really wish more people would watch Nelson's videos. I have watched them over and over again for a few years and each time I see something different in each clip. I think more people would accept LGBTQ folks if they could see them just living their regular day-to-day lives like everyone else.  It's so hard to believe that Michael Musto is still around today doing the same thing he was doing back in these days. He really hasn't changed much at all. I really do wish Nelson was around today to help raise the standards of social media.  He was a magnificent storyteller and I don't know why I have felt so close to him after watching all of his videos. He was an amazing gentleman.

Wow Nelson knew so many up and coming famous people. No doubt he’d be just as famous today.

I’m not religious but I do hope Nelson and blackout are somewhere together right now. For eternity.

It's good to know locking a bicycle is the same struggle today as it was 34 years ago.

I am obsessed with watching these. I wish I could jump into this timeline and hang out with everyone! 🎉

It's cool that they had they're own inside humor. Rich friendship I bet.

0:53 'Just don't steal anything' LOL