Gil Scott Heron - Angel Dust (1978)

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R.I.P.
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson - “Angel Dust”
[Vocals/Lyrics By/Music By/Producer: Gil Scott-Heron]
[Producer/Flute/Piano/Keyboard Bass Synthesizer: Brian Jackson]
[Background Vocals: Julia Waters, Marti McCall, and Maxine Waters]
[Co-Producer: Malcolm Cecil and Lenny Peterzell]
[Congas/Percussion: Barnett Williams]
[Drums: Alvin Taylor]
[Electric Piano/Polymoog Synthesizer: Greg Phillinganes]
[Verse 1: Gil Scott-Heron with (Background Vocals by Julia Waters, Marti McCall, and Maxine Waters)]
(Angel Dust)
(Angel Dust)
(Angel Dust)
(Angel Dust)
He was grooving
And that was when he could of sworn
The room was moving
But that was only in his mind
He was sailing
He never really seemed to notice
Vision failing
‘Cause that was all part of the high
Sweat was pouring
He couldn’t take it
The room was exploding
He might not make it
(Angel Dust)
Please, children, would you listen?
(Angel Dust)
Just, it just ain’t where it’s at
(Angel Dust)
You won’t remember what you’re missing
But down some dead-end streets
There ain’t no turning back
[Bridge: Julia Waters, Marti McCall, and Maxine Waters]
Dust
Dust
[Verse 2: Gil Scott-Heron with (Background Vocals by Julia Waters, Marti McCall, and Maxine Waters)]
They were standing
Everybody in a circle
The whole family
Listening to the preacher’s words
Sis was crying
She alone held the secrets
About his dying
Tears falling to earth
Maybe her fault
He was so trusting
God only knew why
They were dusting
(Angel Dust)
Please. Gonna be the death of you, children
(Angel Dust)
It just ain’t where it’s at
(Angel Dust)
You won’t remember what you’re missing
But down some dead-end streets
There ain’t no turning back, to back, to back, to back from
(Dust)
Believe me, sister
(Dust)
Don’t mean nobody no good no way
[Verse 3: Gil Scott-Heron with (Background Vocals by Julia Waters, Marti McCall, and Maxine Waters)]
Sweat was pouring
He couldn’t take it
The room was exploding
He might not make it
(Angel Dust)
Please, children, it’s hard to listen, but
(Angel Dust)
I ain’t trying to run your life
(Angel Dust)
Might just seem like one more good time
But down some dead-end streets
There ain’t no turning back
(Angel Dust)
Please, children, it’s hard to listen, but
(Angel Dust)
I ain’t trying to run your life, believe me
(Angel Dust)
Don’t mean nobody no good nowhere
And down some dead-end streets
There ain’t no turning back, to back, to back
Go away from
(Angel Dust)
Please, children, would you listen to me?
(Angel Dust)
I’m in fear, I ain’t trying to run your life, believe me
(Angel Dust)
Just don’t mean nobody no good
(Angel Dust)

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@jgreghenry 11 жыл бұрын

Gil Scott-Heron was the Godfather of modern rap, a deep thinking cat that inspired a lot of people, myself included, with his powerful words and beats. RIP brother Gil.

@stevenv27 9 жыл бұрын

That bass is just too smooth.

@theha-hawalls5783 3 жыл бұрын

How can a bass sound like that?

@JumboZimmi 3 жыл бұрын

It's a fretless bass

@JumboZimmi 3 жыл бұрын

It was a trend at the time, to convert bass guitars into double-basses by ripping out the frets. That's why you hear the bass slipping around and has a smooth tone.

@jazzfunknsoul 3 жыл бұрын

@@JumboZimmi that's amazing! appreciate your comment. These types of facts are unbelievable to us youngsters!

@JumboZimmi 3 жыл бұрын

@@jazzfunknsoul happy to help ;)

@dinahlatham4822 10 жыл бұрын

Imagine a Gil Scott/Jimi Hendrix collab...wow!!!!

@hakeemabdellah1192 4 жыл бұрын

Dinah Latham 💥💥💥💥💥

@thematteblack6606 3 жыл бұрын

damn

@executiveshirts2919 3 жыл бұрын

Unreal

@careyrimaihi649 2 жыл бұрын

You speaking about something on another "Realm" That would be on other levels.

@nasebanaro 2 жыл бұрын

It would smoke my speakers

@themansayz 11 жыл бұрын

I feel like hoping in a 70`s era vehicle and cruising the blvd.

@cherylmcc7777 7 жыл бұрын

The bomb....Gil Scott was way ahead of his time. Iconic genius.

@mizfrenchtwist 11 жыл бұрын

what a powerhouse of an artist, I saw him in the 70's he was performing at a college. my friend and I got to go back stage and talk with him and the group too cool. he even attended a party later on that night at Clark U. a lot of his songs were social consciousness raising so intelligent and smooth....may he rest in peace

@2Duv4Luv 8 жыл бұрын

Dang! This dude was a poet. Powerful artist that made powerful music.

@reginaldlockett256 2 жыл бұрын

Give some Bar give it up give it up

@richardmbowman 10 жыл бұрын

Old school, new school, no school or preschool, everything Gil did was/is BADASS. The man was a giant, who's shoulders I did not stand upon. I dare not try. As I've said before, I stand in his shadow, in awe.

@BenZaniline Жыл бұрын

whose, not who's (= who is). Just sayin'...

@cherylmcc7777 7 жыл бұрын

I would have liked to have seen Prince and Gil Scott together peforming.

@PatronFloozie 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! That would have been something...

@zepplinfire 5 жыл бұрын

Ohhh...HAYYYLE YEAH!...

@careyrimaihi649 2 жыл бұрын

We on the same thought processes I was just thinking how major that would have been.

@PumaDown 13 жыл бұрын

I remember the radio stations played the hell out of this when I was a kid.From Detroit...R I P Gill Scott Heron!

@reginaldlockett256 2 жыл бұрын

Give some Bars

@kaiel9z 11 жыл бұрын

No doubt about it. Gil Scott Heron was a genius. His words put to music were magical and mystical resonating with all of us who could hear. I would play "Pieces of A Man" all day. Wow! How prolific was the insight he provided into the experience of the Black Man living in America? Priceless simply priceless. We have lost a great spirit in the flesh but his contribution lives on through his art.

@timmccarthy3034 4 жыл бұрын

..."down some dead end streets there ain't no turning back...."....probably one of the best lines ever written in a song...Hope this song saves some lives out there.....it goes for any and all white or brown or yellow powders.....deadly drugs that kill .....the high ..is DEATH........

@ramonguillem7093 3 ай бұрын

That flute and guitar combination is a masterpiece

@Nico93106 10 жыл бұрын

That bass.. And that voice! Love this man

@shaywhite172 10 жыл бұрын

Stay away from drugs children especially this deadly drug you've just heard on this song called "Angel Dust" RIP Gil Scott-Heron.

@deanjohnson3953 9 жыл бұрын

Love this shit

@derrickjackson6789 5 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Gill Scott

@russellregan4736 4 жыл бұрын

He wrote this song because his son was high on dust jumped out a window & broke his feet

@chrisjoka2183 3 жыл бұрын

Shay White you dont know the half of it i was so hooked up with that drug that the only way i got out was praying to the lord this drug is no joke seriously 😥🙏

@theha-hawalls5783 3 жыл бұрын

PCP is a funny thing

@trust-nonecourt3035 7 жыл бұрын

Here from The Get Down 😲

@sincitti24 10 жыл бұрын

i feel this in my bones!!!! OMG

@AssanRaelian 10 жыл бұрын

Gil Scott has always been one of my favorite artist sin :)

@dubzbanx7857 6 жыл бұрын

So much soul. U feel the pain in lyrics

@Ce13stialBunny Жыл бұрын

After Melvin Van Peebles, there was Gil Scott Heron, and he was incredible. Rap would not exist without them.

@citeaux63 7 жыл бұрын

Have to remember the 70's. So real.

@alexantovski8389 7 ай бұрын

Man what an epic beat, timeless. That synth bass🔥

@truthseekingking 6 ай бұрын

I swear to god bro!!!

@kajjagoogoo 11 жыл бұрын

One of the best songs ever. Soul never felt so enriched. A beer or two and a joint, there's no beating this guy. My friends think I'm nuts when I try and play this while we're chilling.

@esterwillis6420 6 жыл бұрын

Gil Scot Heron is very a handsome man. Really good song of truth.

@raemin-laanmcneil8449 3 жыл бұрын

Wasn't he though??? So handsome.

@Gametimebullys 7 жыл бұрын

the get down bought me here

@crwheaton 5 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Gil Scott Heron

@pennyc.schuck Ай бұрын

STILL FIRE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@krishairston8630 11 жыл бұрын

Im on it my brother 1luv RIP. THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT B TELEVISED!!

@michaelbrown8959 7 жыл бұрын

When I WATCH the GET DOWN, hear this song for some reason it makes me want to be a 70s baby even more! Especially hearing them background vocals "ANGEL DUST!"

@jillaguirre2125 4 жыл бұрын

"YOU WONT REMEMBER WHAT YOU'RE MISSING' IS THE PERFECT DEFINITION OF AN ANGEL DUST HIGH.THAT'S WHAT I HEARD, ANYWAYS. HEH, HEH.

@mrsplanetmaster9 8 ай бұрын

Back in the day GIL was my RABBI.. Max respect 🌹🌞🌿

@schnertblatt 5 жыл бұрын

Gil Scott Heron's voice is sooooo smooth. Moreover, this song is poignant and current even today (2018).

@donaldlamb7320 9 жыл бұрын

Angel dust was one of my favorite song as a young kid growing up thank you Unsung for the memory

@69cuervos 5 жыл бұрын

Holy shit , that sound is just as cool as smooth ...!

@Savvynlady 8 жыл бұрын

I remember when this song came out in the late 70s; Darn good song. Gil Scott Heron was good at what he did. Read good. RIP.

@MrMunchee1 13 жыл бұрын

THIS CAT IS BRILLIANT IN SO MANY WAYS OF PAINTING THE PIC OF HOW HARD IT IS WHETHER YOUR IN THE PROJECTS OR THE HOOD HE GETS DEEPER GO WITH ON A JOURNEY.

@minkmack81 Жыл бұрын

🏆✨👌🏾

@MixtheHustlar 8 жыл бұрын

Aint no turning back..

@mappe78 7 жыл бұрын

I feel ya bra. Once you go black, you never go back

@MixtheHustlar 7 жыл бұрын

+Hombre Loco Sauce don't talk to me communist scumbag

@leelevingate 8 жыл бұрын

BIO PIC please?? Spike? Martin? Someone. This man needs to be reintroduced to us.

@lakeisharobinson2132 8 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@robinbost6445 6 жыл бұрын

leelevingate agreed

@216yaya 5 жыл бұрын

watch black wax by robert mugge

@careyrimaihi649 2 жыл бұрын

Say it louder

@raystroman4473 7 жыл бұрын

I hum the bass every time

@eliciajones3254 7 жыл бұрын

rip snake and king rat from compton. old school. rip

@wendelljohns82 Жыл бұрын

Meet Gil Scott back in the days around 1974 , walking down 16th street, DC, WHUR 96.3 was the to play this Classic JAM!,,,,

@philliprogers6950 Жыл бұрын

Man I gotta to learn this bass line so funky

@ThatBoyMossed 9 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

@rmdcopper1960 12 жыл бұрын

78....high school days...rip gil scott heron

@shelbydennis8913 7 жыл бұрын

An old favorite. A mellow groove. :)

@shelbydennis8913 7 жыл бұрын

I had this on a 45 record and wore it out.

@blaccpanther777 11 ай бұрын

The Game sampled this song for “Angel” on the LAX album. He did it Justice🔥

@TrollMasterbation 13 жыл бұрын

ive been listening to this track for 2 hours straight every day for the last week or so

@harveyprobz94 8 жыл бұрын

Was having a discussion with my parents about drugs now vs drugs back in the day and my pops directed me to this song. I produce so I might give it a chop chop chop. 😎

@deborahlubarski1353 8 жыл бұрын

If you do, post it to youtube and leave a link from this video! This would definately be a great song to sample, and I'd love to hear what it would sound like!

@OrbitAssLP 8 жыл бұрын

The Game feat. Common - Angel

@dennisfolks4040 7 ай бұрын

Angel dust angel dust made you feel as if you didn't have no feet and can't stop crying

@JPLBOUND 10 жыл бұрын

I remember this one like it was made yesterday

@russellregan4736 5 жыл бұрын

He wrote this song about his son who was high on dust & thought he could fly & jumped out a window

@SONJASAVEDBYGRACE 2 жыл бұрын

😱

@cindywuollet1 Жыл бұрын

Holy s**t. I had all his vinyl and I never knew that!! OMG! I lost my son last year but not because of drugs but just in general losing a son is just so hard. My son was 35

@russellregan4736 Жыл бұрын

@@cindywuollet1 From what I was told his son didn't die he broke bones in his feet

@deniseandrews113 3 ай бұрын

@russellregan4736 I thought it happened to the son of actor Calvin Lockhart 🤫

@careyrimaihi649 2 жыл бұрын

Love you GIl you was that spirit that most of us missed, I didnt you were everything and some. RIP!!!

@filmready1 12 жыл бұрын

He was my hero. A brilliant talent. Saw him when he was healthy in the 70's. RIP. so sad.

@Hiphophouse90 12 жыл бұрын

bad ass tune !!! r.i.p Gil scott heron ...

@jacquelineardoin8843 2 жыл бұрын

Love me some the Mighty Man

@Calves3000 Жыл бұрын

I cant tell if Delta Man or this is my favorite Gil Scott cut, but god damn this bassline is insane

@oceanbacon4815 2 жыл бұрын

damn when he made this song he was definitely onto something 'cause damn this song is so good

@davidtillery9570 Жыл бұрын

He told the truth.

@maitreverge 13 жыл бұрын

RIP :'(

@aubreyroberts6151 5 жыл бұрын

Classic banger right here 🔥🔥

@dwaynehollinshed7022 11 ай бұрын

I agree!

@sheenakraft4937 2 жыл бұрын

I got his autograph and he signed his name with a drawing of a heron. Miss you Gil.

@derrickwoods7428 Жыл бұрын

Poetic

@g-funkandbombap7687 Жыл бұрын

Jackers - Down 4 Life :) bring me here

@EmpressChernobyl 11 жыл бұрын

Sometimes the blessing comes in saving others and not yourself. Like if you ever see a shrink, it never hurts to see one that has been through what you are going through.

@craigbusick9676 8 жыл бұрын

Damn thats funky.First time i have heard it.Love it.

@AskLovelyIgniteTheChange 3 жыл бұрын

Love this ole school jam‼️🥰🥰🥰

@caioluiz8392 Жыл бұрын

que musica boa pqp

@corymoore2927 3 жыл бұрын

The Get Down bought me here .

@superdragon9293 11 ай бұрын

Back in 78 I was a wee little fella bout 14yrs old...i would always get chances to go spend weekends over at my aunts house who had older children who were like some of the koolest ppl still to this day that i know...well one time i got to go over hang out for the weekend and my cousin Mike brought this album home by Gil Scott he played the LP over and over again and this song had a erie melody and the words some how dug deep in to my soul still to this day when i hear it....Gil was sending out a message to the people of the inner city.And because of my cousin i got that message loud and clear....Thanx cuzz...RIP Gil Scott.

@clfrank2002 11 жыл бұрын

It boggles the mind.

@wbmx1981 11 жыл бұрын

love this!

@needtashow 13 жыл бұрын

beautiful !

@djmario67 11 жыл бұрын

he was a poet. he needed to live it.

@TheYameron 11 жыл бұрын

sweet music

@bertob9490 13 жыл бұрын

this soo dope

@rbx22 12 жыл бұрын

Great Man

@ethelstevenslove2957 7 жыл бұрын

Great classic....

@Savvynlady 13 жыл бұрын

Rest in Peace Bro Gil. RIP.

@Techfree815 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@ReptilianUFCFighter Жыл бұрын

My existence in a song

@calvinwilliams4316 Жыл бұрын

Genius

@magrathea666 11 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

@LiaLande.Billie 4 жыл бұрын

I know this all too well, all too well. Oh, those days in the '70s. ...Like the groove, though.

@leighparker9109 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet. Thanks heaps for this. :D

@TylerLothersome 11 жыл бұрын

POWERFUL

@moniquekyle8354 2 жыл бұрын

He was awesome. Gil, Hendrix and Prince jamming together

@Zatoichi444 11 жыл бұрын

You said it Brothah!!!!

@ronniealexander5715 8 жыл бұрын

I love it.

@reginaldlockett256 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is

@bradebunch 12 жыл бұрын

Deep deep song!

@soveryangie 7 жыл бұрын

STRAIGHT JAM!!!!!

@frankmill1064 11 жыл бұрын

ich mag gil ganz doll

@kaiel9z 11 жыл бұрын

Be very clear scott, I love me some Gil Scott-Heron , there is no other like him, or his genius, his talent and ability to touch and resonate with us in the unique expression that was his only. My pint is this and remains thus, I hate what the American experience of being a black man living in America does to us. The stress of always having to be conscious of who you are where you are and what that all means is heavy and so I get why so many sensitive brother/sisters choose substances to cope.

@BuXnAMaN 9 жыл бұрын

Daaaamn !

@Eløsake 3 ай бұрын

My friend cy is playing this! Hi Cy!

@Raincitywarrior 12 жыл бұрын

kool from dayton ohio

@USlisa50 13 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Gil Scott Heron :( I remember that dust. It was called T, snortin T and smokin T.

@raemin-laanmcneil8449 3 жыл бұрын

Crystal meth is called Thi Thi now....I remember angel dust being called D. J. all the time......

@caidyncasper 11 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, thats just part of Gil Scott Heron's genuisnous. He shows that even a strong willed person such as himself can fall under the darkness of drugs, letting the world know that hes just a person the same as you. No man is above another, a crackhead is not a lower individual than a person making millions because in the end, they can still be influenced by the same things and no one is invincible.