Official audio for Pieces of a Man by Gil Scott-Heron, released on Ace Records. Subscribe to the official Ace channel for more classics, lost gems, playlists, and more: / acerecordsbroadcast acerecords.co.u... acerecords.co.u...
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@gabrielshager162210 ай бұрын
The piano alone is telling a story
@jskillington8823 Жыл бұрын
"I saw the thunder and heard the lightning, and felt the burden of his shame" still hits hard and gives me chills
@fredbush2593 Жыл бұрын
Yes it does,Yes it does…
@MrProzanoff Жыл бұрын
Yea this mother fucker ain't playing games on this one lol
I saw that line play out for so many men in my family. “They never turned my way”
@jodyvance1554 Жыл бұрын
It's a damn shame this man isn't mentioned in the same breath with a great many of the finest songwriters and recording artists of his time or since. Along with Brian Jackson. Two wonderful artists who together made some brilliant music on some truly fine albums. This is some divine stuff, people.
@colinthorn514 Жыл бұрын
Possibly the most underrated musical artist of all time. If you came across him and truly heard him, you knew. He had everything, absolutely everything ... Pure poetry, both lyrically and musically ...
@davidforshaw4998 Жыл бұрын
👍 Much agreed! 🎵=🗝️
@monicadangelo1766 Жыл бұрын
Fantastico
@1962losgigantes Жыл бұрын
It’s your World
@patmackie349911 ай бұрын
100% 👊❤️
@AriaElan8 жыл бұрын
"She was really sweeping up pieces of a man..." Ancestor Gil was truly a gifted poet and musician who dedicated his life to creating and sharing social justice songs. Unemployment, racism, destruction of our environment... Sadly, these issues have worsened since his passing. One Love...
@dawndouglas89778 жыл бұрын
This song is very much still relevant to us
@AriaElan7 жыл бұрын
I agree with you Claude. One Love...
@yolaromeo92427 жыл бұрын
Mar in Gaye save the children
@wilsonwilson11445 жыл бұрын
super guy... top emotions .
@wilsonwilson11445 жыл бұрын
superb
@AndreaBaixinho3 жыл бұрын
this is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard
@Burt472 Жыл бұрын
Sure is
@calebmanger Жыл бұрын
Just wait till you hear another one from him
@tedillg13644 жыл бұрын
Saw him live about 5 times in NY. He would never play this songs no matter who yelled for it. I learned more about civil rights and the lack thereof from this man than any class or course or politician. A brilliant mind and soulful voice.
@janeb68763 жыл бұрын
What an experience that must have been.
@MrMartinVanNostren3 жыл бұрын
Did he ever say why he wouldn't play it?
@pauljurgen-romrig96163 жыл бұрын
I saw him live in my home city of Leicester, England in the early 90s. I discovered him when I was fourteen years old. 60 years old, and still feeling just like the first time. Stay groovy buddy. X
@tedillg13643 жыл бұрын
@@MrMartinVanNostren NO. Never said a word about it and for someone as poetic and fluid as he it was surprising.
@tedillg13643 жыл бұрын
@@pauljurgen-romrig9616 Sounds like he touched your cognizance as he did mine. It amazes me how few people know him especially in this day.
@bobwatson11624 жыл бұрын
As I wipe the tears from my eyes 66 years old this is the music I listen to... the great G.S.H.
@handsoff757 Жыл бұрын
This makes me cry all the time 🔥🔥
@monogramadikt5971 Жыл бұрын
hell yeah, the tissue box is getting a workout tonight
@alvildasophiaanaya-alegria84196 ай бұрын
Me too 66
@rasungod72572 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@cherierhynes851419 күн бұрын
Same here🎉
@brotherem14 жыл бұрын
This brother was so profound...rest easy my brother
@rickreese76754 жыл бұрын
" I saw him go to pieces" was my theme in life for too long. My life was in pieces because of bad habits. I use to say that I was in fractions; fractions of a man long before I heard this compelling, enlightening song of life. When I stop my destructive lifestyle and not only felt but experience my life coming together, finding inner peace, that's when I discovered by mistake mind you- "Pieces of a Man" by Gil Scott-Heron and thought this song is about my life and how God has given me a chance to put all the pieces together. Yes this song brings tears of joy and sadness, not only about my life but the many people who because of certain situations saw their life break into Pieces. But it's never too late to put your Pieces of a Man (or Woman) back together again and never forget the words, music of this beautifully constructed song by the late, great Gil Scott-Heron.
@raywright24014 жыл бұрын
He ain't talkin about abusin' yourself. He's talkin' about a system that slowing but surely, breaks you apart.
@rickreese76754 жыл бұрын
@@raywright2401 Isn't that still abuse. Abuse comes in many shapes and sizes, either on an personal or social level.
@jodyvance1554 Жыл бұрын
I love this so much. Thanks for sharing. But don't you think you gave yourself that chance cuz you found worth in yourself and reasons to put those pieces back into a whole man again?
@Bear-ow9gy Жыл бұрын
@@raywright2401 people often take up self-destructive habits after being broken down by said system, or being made to feel hopeless by it. You think people pick up a weapon, a crack pipe, or another vice because they have a happy life? Nah its bc society has left them feeling hopeless, trapped, not valuable, etc
@edwardprofit4537 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MrPeterpc25 жыл бұрын
the man had a troubled soul but his heart was pure justice for the down trodden gil scott heron will live for ever with his music
@imshaunnurse3 жыл бұрын
His soul wasn't troubled
@scottjones-singersongwrite61932 жыл бұрын
He was an artist. If by troubled, you mean he was a conduit of conduits, I can agree. Troubled per se? No. He was an incredible illuminator.
@BurstVessels2 жыл бұрын
Gil didn't have the great material success of other musical artists of the late 20th century because the feds had it out for him. His political lyricism couldn't be co-opted and posed a real threat. This idea that he was "troubled" comes from the media coverage of his run ins with the law. It appeals to liberal racists, but it also functions as a threat, "see what happens to even the most talented if they insist on politicizing everything." When, for instance, DemocracyNow says "He was so brave" it means "He was so foolish to think of challenging the power and all-seeing might of the empire."
@MrPeterpc22 жыл бұрын
@Glenn Mitchell i agree but Gill was addicted to class A drugs .how can you not be troubled if you are addicted to class A drugs
@michaelbirke60505 ай бұрын
@@BurstVesselsI can see where a song like “Whitey On The Moon” would threaten the political establishment and make him a target. I’m white but I can understand the truth in every word of the song. Gil was troubled because he saw how the corrupt racist system was never going to treat black people as equal to the elitist establishment. No matter how much he wrote about it, nothing was going to change. Are black people really better off now than 50 years ago? How much bigger a piece of the pie have they gotten? From one slice to three?
@peterhudgens88175 жыл бұрын
Decades from now we'll come to realize how brilliant an artist Gil Scott-Heron truly was. The man was far ahead of his time as a musician and a poet.
@yug084 жыл бұрын
Trust. We BEEN knowin’!
@dcharp73284 жыл бұрын
Peter Hudgens I’m just seeing that now. I was a teenager back when Gil was rollin but God I’m glad I’m reunited with the man the music the band and the message! Hotep!
@0oidiedinatimemachineo0244 жыл бұрын
He is def known and loved by a lot of people who are into this kinda music. And even people who aren't I mean I didn't always listen to him but before I ever heard a song from him I knew his name from just hearing people mention him over the years and stuff like that. But he defiinitely isn't mainstream lol I mean lets be honest a lot people are dull when it comes to music and just wanna hear nice catchy pop songs not songs about real shit like Gils stuff.
@happinesstan3 жыл бұрын
You don't already realise this? It's already 3 decades since I discovered his work and I knew instantly, such poetry can do nothing to disguise itself.
@tedillg13643 жыл бұрын
@@0oidiedinatimemachineo024 When I talk about him i get blank looks and head scratching. Then i say 'The revolution will not be televised!' and they go 'OH that's him?'
@joevtam3 жыл бұрын
In my opinion Gil Scott Heron is the best songwriter of all time.
@toussaid5340 Жыл бұрын
With all due respect to Gil, Bob Dylan is the best. If you love gil, and aren’t as familiar with Dylan’s work, I suggest you deep dive into it.
@kevinnoris9957 Жыл бұрын
Just found out about this song I’m 22 years old. I’m in love with this song it’s composed so well from the instruments to the vocals to the lyrics 10 out of 10 masterpiece
@shottashabazz67212 жыл бұрын
I wrote this gifted and talented Brotha when he was locked up and he wrote back. I’m not going to tell every thing he wrote in the letter but I remember him saying people are so busy with their lives until they don’t listen to sound advice that would fix today’s problems. RIP Brotha Gil. You can finally rest your troubled soul.
@rtoriq2 ай бұрын
I’m just so glad people are finally catching up to his work. So glad.
@alburt3rd Жыл бұрын
We should play his music for our children and our grand children. His music not only touch me spiritually it is intellectually magnificent!
@mensahajanaku Жыл бұрын
You're Right. It's for the masses.
@happinesstan3 жыл бұрын
Can't listen to this song without shedding a tear. Pure.
@Damali56103 жыл бұрын
makes me misty every time
@PatriotSteve3 жыл бұрын
listen to Van Morrison - every time i see a river. Similar style
@caronelloyd94157 жыл бұрын
This song really hit home, because it really express what men are too prideful to vent out. Even if the situations in the song doesn't match up with what every man goes through, every man has gone through something that taken a piece of who they used to be.
@enorwood42936 жыл бұрын
Carone Lloyd No question....
@dartme185 жыл бұрын
Right on.
@rctecopyright4 жыл бұрын
If one is to rigid the only way to change them is to break them.
@janchrdot3 жыл бұрын
Yes his words tell the black man's struggle. So some take to the bottle unfortunately. The Bottle another tale of the struggle today. 2020.
@happinesstan3 жыл бұрын
@@janchrdot It's not just the struggle of the black man, it's the struggle of the working man. Not that it matters, but I'm white and Gil tells it how it is for us all, in this track especially.
@celesteprice91642 жыл бұрын
I hope he has finally found the light of peace for his troubled soul. Rest in power Gil Scott- Heron.
@jessejazz30234 ай бұрын
I saw him go to pieces hits home every time I hear this song.
@tinajay5335 Жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to see this legend in the late 80s at the Hummingbird in Birmingham, UK. I was barely 17 but even then I knew I was in the presence of greatness. His poetry and soulful lyrics to me are the beginnings of hip hop. He deserves a star in the hip hop walk of fame. To me at least Gil Scott Heron is probably one of the most unsung heroes of influential music, system busters, renegade warriors, a pen as a sword! This man, this man 🙏
@raywright24017 жыл бұрын
This song tears at my heart.... my father broke into pieces one dark day.... and the pain has never gone away....
@anitasewer15715 жыл бұрын
This song absolutely pulls at one heart knowing what many of our black men had to deal with in this country. This brother put it right out there.
@nelsonv20015 жыл бұрын
I hear ya, When I listen to this song, it is hard to hold back the tears.
@chera.46534 жыл бұрын
...sorry.
@prcty4 жыл бұрын
My , this was an often used phrase by my grandmother back in the 70's. She said it frequently to describe what this Republic did to black people . They would often say that so and so went to pieces. Me being very young, I never understood what was being said. Now as a black man whose almost 60, I understand
@onepunchflan30713 жыл бұрын
@@anitasewer1571 don't think race has anything to do with it. Why ruin the message
@claudepatterson70679 жыл бұрын
Ain't it funny how life can be explained in a song.....
@Burt4726 жыл бұрын
True that...Funny and brutal at the same time....Such is life after all......
@farfromthetree35 жыл бұрын
This song speaks to my very soul. @@Burt472
@bamadla5 жыл бұрын
A good song, yes my brother yes it can ✋🏾✋🏾✋🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@charliedoc99734 жыл бұрын
Ain't it.
@whojahbless15603 жыл бұрын
Yeah Just listen to Revolution.
@fluidwings20788 жыл бұрын
a man must decide to gather all of the pieces and carry on, to live as a whole man.
@dartme185 жыл бұрын
That's right, brother.
@prcty4 жыл бұрын
Its personal responsibility and PUBLIC POLICY! combine the two in this Republic and things aren't as easy as one may believe...
@monogramadikt5971 Жыл бұрын
our modern times sadly lack deeply soulful and emotive men like gil
@haroldhastings8545 Жыл бұрын
Just wanted to express how much this man's music touches my soul
@Raad187KO Жыл бұрын
This song almost overwhelms me, hard not to get emotional when listening
@Burt4728 ай бұрын
Not hard...Impossible
@Raad187KO8 ай бұрын
@@Burt472 I agree
@russellhoward3866 Жыл бұрын
The bass & the vocals... what a duet.
@frederickmuller889111 ай бұрын
Ron Carter on bass.
@Burt47211 ай бұрын
@@frederickmuller8891 Fantastic musician
@ezeightonethree59978 жыл бұрын
music with substance
@CaliCool91 Жыл бұрын
Been going through a lot lately, this song brings me peace. Thank you Brother Gil.
@johnf5476 Жыл бұрын
I wish i could have replied as eloquently as you, wish you well , thank you
@lupodelupis36729 жыл бұрын
The most emotional song that Gil has ever wrote.....
@rtoriq6 жыл бұрын
This classic song should have been on the soundtrack of the movie version of the classic play, Fences. My goodness would it have been fitting.
@Ndada14 жыл бұрын
You're a genius.
@gua1174 жыл бұрын
Would have been perfect!!
@swydell18 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Gil Scott is truly one of the earlier Spoken Word artist of this generation. He'll be missed.
@iyajeanette22833 жыл бұрын
the originator.
@jasongist37912 жыл бұрын
Time stands still whenever I hear this song. I give it my full attention for mere reflection.
@Alcantara.4 ай бұрын
its so underrated, legendary composer.
@acenturyofblackmusic16556 жыл бұрын
gil scott heron & curtis mayfield are everything
@nairdallewop9 жыл бұрын
poetry in his writing
@veldaholmes53577 жыл бұрын
Adrian Powell always
@williamhorsey4193 жыл бұрын
Gil Scott was a very talented brother and so dedicated to the struggle of freedom for the black man
@imaninward4 жыл бұрын
My stepson committed suicide 02/14/20 and this song reminds me of him. I have heard it many times but now it pierces my soul.
@lindalyte73074 жыл бұрын
@Mr.Ferrell/ So sorry for your loss.
@SkeetWeezy4 жыл бұрын
My heart and condolences are with you brother.
@imaninward4 жыл бұрын
@@lindalyte7307 Thank you
@imaninward4 жыл бұрын
@@SkeetWeezy Thank you
@lindalyte73074 жыл бұрын
@@imaninward / You're most welcome, will keep you in my prayers . God Bless....Take care😔😔
@stevenpeters69093 жыл бұрын
I just found this man and his music this morning and I cannot figure out how I ever did not know of him. I have listened to three cuts off this album and they are all incredible.
@jdixon9202 жыл бұрын
Same here, just found out about him as well and I’m blown away. Do not know how I have never heard of him
@kzmaven74782 жыл бұрын
I used to hear him a good amount on FM progressive radio back in the 70's. I never forgot about him and his brilliant music.
@take942 Жыл бұрын
"Pieces of a Man" is yet another masterpiece by Gil Scott-Heron! When I first heard the amazing "Winter in America", in 12th grade in 1974, I was blown away by that song and album. I've been hooked on the amazing soulful expression of Gil Scott-Heron and his music ever since.
@poobabear8 жыл бұрын
such pain in his voice, beautiful voice.
@Burt4728 жыл бұрын
+Pamela Schneider Agreed
@maymesangster81916 жыл бұрын
I was listening to him over 30 years ago. My husband loved him.
@happinesstan3 жыл бұрын
I can't help singing along with Gil, and I can't help trying to replicate his pain. And I always end up shedding a tear.
@johnf54762 жыл бұрын
I love this mans music , this song makes me cry every time I hear it a wonderful song by a wonderful person RIP you are my hero GSH
@iyajeanette22833 жыл бұрын
endless for Gil Scott. will always be my favorite deep soul diver.
@take942 Жыл бұрын
Some THE greatest poets/musicians like Mr. Gil Scott Heron did not receive the kind of industry and popular adulation they so well deserved in part because they were expressing some of the hard truth in their lyrics and music. Gil was a brave poetic genius and has been right up there as numero uno in my "book" since I first heard him in the early 1970's.
@chadtodd94902 жыл бұрын
the HBO show winning time brought me here....and plus Gil Scott Heron is great!
@p.w.74934 жыл бұрын
One of a kind, that's who you were, Gil! BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTUFUL music on soooooo many levels!! R.I.P. Gil!🌹💕💯
@scottslaymaker914 жыл бұрын
As relevant today as it was years ago. Bless you Gill
@whichwayman9 жыл бұрын
I miss him terribly - Down since 1973 !!!
@busythinker15 жыл бұрын
First time I heard Gil was in the bottle and I gather all of his albums since... His music carry me through lifes trials and tribulations good times whole life
@rickreese76754 жыл бұрын
Verse 1: Gil Scott-Heron] Jagged jigsaw pieces Tossed about the room I saw my grandma sweeping With her old straw broom But she didn't know what she was doing She could hardly understand That she was really sweeping up Pieces of a man [Verse 2: Gil Scott-Heron] I saw my daddy meet the mailman And I heard the mailman say "Now don't you take this letter to heart now, Jimmy Cause they've laid off nine others today" But he didn't know what he was saying He could hardly understand That he was only talking to Pieces of a man [Verse 3: Gil Scott-Heron] I saw the thunder and heard the lightning And felt the burden of his shame And for some unknown reason He never turned my way [Verse 4: Gil Scott-Heron] Pieces of that letter Were tossed about that room And now I hear the sound of sirens Come knifing through the gloom But they don't know what they are doing They could hardly understand That they're only arresting Pieces of a man [Verse 5: Gil Scott-Heron] I saw him go to pieces I saw him go to pieces He was always such a good man He was always such a strong, strong man Yeah, I saw him go to pieces I saw him go to pieces
@Burt4723 жыл бұрын
Thanks from Italy for the beautiful lyrics
@gy81324 ай бұрын
Close friend got his redundancy notification today. Immediately thought of Pieces of a Man. Song is a masterpiece.
@afrosoul13694 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t get any better than this . Rest In Power & Peace My Brother Gil
@flashkraft Жыл бұрын
Who knew such an emotionally powerful song could be written about losing a job.
@clappedoutmotor Жыл бұрын
Sometimes one straw can break the camels back, as the saying goes.
@arvstephenson1107 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU GIL! A MASTER MUSICIAN AND LYRIST LEAVES ANOTHER MASTERPIECE!
@carlbowles18082 ай бұрын
His most emotionally touching song about life's Hardships during the 1970's. Times have changed but Hardships hurt just the same. Gill Scott Heron told the truth.
@marcarchaz4 жыл бұрын
died at 62, way too young...wonderful person
@marcarchaz4 жыл бұрын
never got to meet him. I was in Baltimore in late 70's . did a jazz show at my college station for a year, played him often. he may have still been teaching in DC at the time. Hope he heard his tunes on my station....would have like to met him very much.
@hlamart14 жыл бұрын
I agree with most everyone here in the comment, and as I was wiping my eyes wondering why allergies struck me now my eyes answered "because the song is a song of the soul caught in a slow burn", and I will never miss this great American poet. Gil Scott Heron will always stand as on of our greatest gifts to the world of poems sung so true, and what is true never gets old. But, I do miss every part of this man.
@remaininginlight9 жыл бұрын
If there's ever one song that breaks my heart, it's this.
@joevtam8 ай бұрын
One of best songwriter's ever!
@Burt4724 ай бұрын
That's for sure.....
@JamesBrown-nv6hk Жыл бұрын
Th e brother was beyond his time, way back then....and so relevant now....one love brother Gil Scott Heron...
@debramitchell91776 ай бұрын
Saw him in Philly once❤❤ So ahead of his time. Played his music than and now.
@whichwayman9 жыл бұрын
"I saw the thunder and heard the lightnin' "
@dartme185 жыл бұрын
I think he wasn't talking about the weather...right on.
@samantadallas53932 жыл бұрын
Winning time the rise of the Lakers Dynasty brought me here. This song speaks high measures,, a man goes through alot and they too loose prices of themselves 🤎🙏 One Love!!
@briancooke0072 жыл бұрын
I was born late to the party. But his music was such an important part of my life, i just can't put into words. Before/During/After, this man was a Prophet, a Visionary, more than a Racial Activist, a Musical Genius, Ahead of his Time, a Handsome, Beautiful man. R.I.P. There will never be an equal. Luv u Mr. Heron💯
@joevtam10 ай бұрын
Thank God for such a Brilliant Man. We Need many more to Help this World to Continue to Exist!
@paulwaring7215 Жыл бұрын
I always return to this.. 😢❤.. He was/is a .. genius/ legend... Man.. x✌️
@tftkadawidalle63428 жыл бұрын
That Double Bass !!!!
@omarshabazz96107 жыл бұрын
Yes, Ron Carter.
@leonardbrown22198 ай бұрын
This song tears me apart.There is so much meaning and truth in this song.Growing up and watching all of the thing my father had to go threw and deal with to keep our family together.In the 50'S,60'S.(Rest In Peace) To My Idol/Father Leonard A.Brown.
@jerrodcason97289 жыл бұрын
Very few artists have their own category just found you from unsung damn you was the shit I feel so stupid hearing your name and not finding out who you were Im 41 now should have been listening in my 20's rip my brother
@omarshabazz96107 жыл бұрын
That's okay Jerrod you know now. I know some folks who still don't get it.
@rodshaw84726 жыл бұрын
omar shabazz so true brother. Never too late
@trukon7046 жыл бұрын
Jerrod Cason I'm 33 and just finding this . By a white man !!
@b.b.96036 жыл бұрын
Let the 20 somethings know. Tell them to slow down and listen....
@Burt4727 жыл бұрын
Shivers each & every time listening to this
@poobabear7 жыл бұрын
moves me to tears.
@Burt4727 жыл бұрын
Same here...A greeting from Italy....Ciao
@poobabear7 жыл бұрын
greetings from another "I" country....Israel. Thank you.
@Burt4727 жыл бұрын
Hello Pamela ...Nice to meet you
@brotherhood3023 жыл бұрын
This song is a flawless victory!
@leemar8833 Жыл бұрын
ACE RECORDS THANK YOU FOR THIS POST!!!
@kerrysmith21926 жыл бұрын
This brother here was way before his time, I mean this is what these yongstas (in my country slang) is missing. True, honest , compassion ed lyrics or poetry for that matter.
@dywanefischer59827 жыл бұрын
... a change is gonna come and pieces of a man is timeless! very emotional and thought provoking. I never "seen" a song til I heard pieces of a man, in my mind eyes, I see my dad, damn!!!
@michaelfreeman23563 жыл бұрын
Happy Heavenly Birthday to our Ancestor, Brother Gil, your spirit lives on through your music and message. They both still ring true today! Much Love...
@Burt4729 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Giant Artist. RIP..A hug from Italy
@Burt4728 жыл бұрын
Intelligent songs...A dream come true....Thanks Gil
@lloydagere58399 жыл бұрын
Rest in piece brother
@paulwaring7215 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful, tragic, brutal poetry..
@getcarter598 жыл бұрын
....she was really sweeping up, pieces of a man. Saw my daddy meet the mailman, and I heard the mailman say"Now don't you take this letter too hard now Jimmy , they laid off nine others today"
@wilsonwilson11445 жыл бұрын
brilliant man
@forrestwalker13155 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if he was as brilliant as he was experienced. Life and the lives that the author of our favorite songs can be a motherfu@@er
@salimaellis39804 жыл бұрын
Hope things are better
@joevtam4 жыл бұрын
Such a Insightful and Brilliant Human Being. RIP Gil Scott Heron. 🙏 Hope that someday all of us will Understand his Words.
@omarshabazz96107 жыл бұрын
Heart felt music reflecting on the pain in Black folks lives, pure genius to the true sense of the word. Real words coming from a real concerned brother.
@Joe112519545 жыл бұрын
On the pain of "All folks in pain", with all due respect...
@@happinesstan sure it isn't explicitly mention but if you don't think it's not about black people specifically then you really should read up on who wrote this song
@happinesstan3 жыл бұрын
@@carrion-fairy No need to read anything on anything I know who Gil Scott Heron is, His father was the first black player to play in the Scottish Football league. The point is that nothing, absolutely nothing in this song is unique to any race. It is the struggles of a working family. Now fuck off you sanctimonious virtue signaller.
@carrion-fairy3 жыл бұрын
@@happinesstan it's a song that is written from experience and being black was a large part of that experience, others can still relate but this song is written from a black man's perspective
@josephherbin41989 жыл бұрын
Just listen and ease your mind..
@bareessence82065 жыл бұрын
Yes ....easing my mind right now my man.... 🔥🔥🔥
@joevtam4 жыл бұрын
We all need his brilliance now more than Ever! RIP ♥️
@paulcroes1653 Жыл бұрын
If Nick Drake lives longer he write 'maybe' songs like this..I have no words for this.. Cohen, Dylan.. ? This man is a genius, a Beethoven/Bach of his time.
@ChristineJustice-jx3dk4 ай бұрын
I ADIMIRE EVERY SHIMMER OF HIS SOUL... IM Caucasian, but i felt the lyrics, felt the despair, felt all he was confessing. Ĺove u Gil. Stand up bruh!. ❤
@tonyajohnson9798 Жыл бұрын
This is beautiful
@nairdallewop5 жыл бұрын
Such a great poet!!!
@SuperMusicology1017 жыл бұрын
still evokes emotions about a man an what he deals with the world and himself , I water up
@motorcity3134 жыл бұрын
Absolute favorite by Gil. So profound
@buxycat2 жыл бұрын
Listening to this just made me go to pieces. We miss you and love you so much Gil.
@handsoff757 Жыл бұрын
Crying my heart out 🙏🏾
@josephgray90208 жыл бұрын
Gil was and still is the man!
@davidwhitney11714 жыл бұрын
As that of any brilliant artist- Gil Scott-Heron, someone I've loved so much.all my life, his work touches everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, whatever - I'm white, 62, Gil's music will always touch my soul...
@happinesstan3 жыл бұрын
Agree. His words simply dissolve the barriers erected by prejudice. If only more people had discovered his pure poetry.
@dcchitown68922 жыл бұрын
Gil was and is an icon Well beyond music 🎶 Love you bro RIP 🙏
@de90s626 жыл бұрын
Gotta love this man first was home is where the heart is then my all time favorite peace and then this pieces of a man nuf respect and love gill another great black man with a great habit and still respected👊🏿💯❤
@ogrebattle227634 жыл бұрын
What a song...
@lulethacheatham76577 жыл бұрын
THIS IS MY FAVORITE.......RIP BROTHA GIL
@nikkiavery72552 жыл бұрын
The verses, the poetry, the music, the soothing yet resounding voice, and the always eloquent message. Absolutely Unsung.
@nevillethompson2928 Жыл бұрын
I first listened to this a fresh young man, through the years this song has become even more evocative, your experiences peel off deeper meaning to the lyrics. There are songs that accompany you through life, Gil's provided me with a few.