Gil Scott-Heron - Pieces of a Man (Official Audio)

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Gil Scott-Heron - Pieces of a Man (Official Audio)

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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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@gabrielshager1622 10 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

@pjfunk08 9 ай бұрын

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@mm2280 7 ай бұрын

Serious Bass

@jasongist3791 Күн бұрын

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

@patmackie3499 11 ай бұрын

100% 👊❤️

@AriaElan 8 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...

@dawndouglas8977 8 жыл бұрын

This song is very much still relevant to us

@AriaElan 7 жыл бұрын

I agree with you Claude. One Love...

@yolaromeo9242 7 жыл бұрын

Mar in Gaye save the children

@wilsonwilson1144 5 жыл бұрын

super guy... top emotions .

@wilsonwilson1144 5 жыл бұрын

superb

@AndreaBaixinho 3 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

@tedillg1364 4 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.

@janeb6876 3 жыл бұрын

What an experience that must have been.

@MrMartinVanNostren 3 жыл бұрын

Did he ever say why he wouldn't play it?

@pauljurgen-romrig9616 3 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

@tedillg1364 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrMartinVanNostren NO. Never said a word about it and for someone as poetic and fluid as he it was surprising.

@tedillg1364 3 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.

@bobwatson1162 4 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-alegria8419 6 ай бұрын

Me too 66

@rasungod7257 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@cherierhynes8514 19 күн бұрын

Same here🎉

@brotherem1 4 жыл бұрын

This brother was so profound...rest easy my brother

@rickreese7675 4 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.

@raywright2401 4 жыл бұрын

He ain't talkin about abusin' yourself. He's talkin' about a system that slowing but surely, breaks you apart.

@rickreese7675 4 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!

@MrPeterpc2 5 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

@imshaunnurse 3 жыл бұрын

His soul wasn't troubled

@scottjones-singersongwrite6193 2 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.

@BurstVessels 2 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."

@MrPeterpc2 2 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

@michaelbirke6050 5 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?

@peterhudgens8817 5 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.

@yug08 4 жыл бұрын

Trust. We BEEN knowin’!

@dcharp7328 4 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!

@0oidiedinatimemachineo024 4 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.

@happinesstan 3 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.

@tedillg1364 3 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?'

@joevtam 3 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

@shottashabazz6721 2 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.

@rtoriq 2 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.

@happinesstan 3 жыл бұрын

Can't listen to this song without shedding a tear. Pure.

@Damali5610 3 жыл бұрын

makes me misty every time

@PatriotSteve 3 жыл бұрын

listen to Van Morrison - every time i see a river. Similar style

@caronelloyd9415 7 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.

@enorwood4293 6 жыл бұрын

Carone Lloyd No question....

@dartme18 5 жыл бұрын

Right on.

@rctecopyright 4 жыл бұрын

If one is to rigid the only way to change them is to break them.

@janchrdot 3 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.

@happinesstan 3 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.

@celesteprice9164 2 жыл бұрын

I hope he has finally found the light of peace for his troubled soul. Rest in power Gil Scott- Heron.

@jessejazz3023 4 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 🙏

@raywright2401 7 жыл бұрын

This song tears at my heart.... my father broke into pieces one dark day.... and the pain has never gone away....

@anitasewer1571 5 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.

@nelsonv2001 5 жыл бұрын

I hear ya, When I listen to this song, it is hard to hold back the tears.

@chera.4653 4 жыл бұрын

...sorry.

@prcty 4 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

@onepunchflan3071 3 жыл бұрын

@@anitasewer1571 don't think race has anything to do with it. Why ruin the message

@claudepatterson7067 9 жыл бұрын

Ain't it funny how life can be explained in a song.....

@Burt472 6 жыл бұрын

True that...Funny and brutal at the same time....Such is life after all......

@farfromthetree3 5 жыл бұрын

This song speaks to my very soul. @@Burt472

@bamadla 5 жыл бұрын

A good song, yes my brother yes it can ✋🏾✋🏾✋🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@charliedoc9973 4 жыл бұрын

Ain't it.

@whojahbless1560 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Just listen to Revolution.

@fluidwings2078 8 жыл бұрын

a man must decide to gather all of the pieces and carry on, to live as a whole man.

@dartme18 5 жыл бұрын

That's right, brother.

@prcty 4 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

@Burt472 8 ай бұрын

Not hard...Impossible

@Raad187KO 8 ай бұрын

@@Burt472 I agree

@russellhoward3866 Жыл бұрын

The bass & the vocals... what a duet.

@frederickmuller8891 11 ай бұрын

Ron Carter on bass.

@Burt472 11 ай бұрын

@@frederickmuller8891 Fantastic musician

@ezeightonethree5997 8 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

@lupodelupis3672 9 жыл бұрын

The most emotional song that Gil has ever wrote.....

@rtoriq 6 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.

@Ndada1 4 жыл бұрын

You're a genius.

@gua117 4 жыл бұрын

Would have been perfect!!

@swydell1 8 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Gil Scott is truly one of the earlier Spoken Word artist of this generation. He'll be missed.

@iyajeanette2283 3 жыл бұрын

the originator.

@jasongist3791 2 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.

@acenturyofblackmusic1655 6 жыл бұрын

gil scott heron & curtis mayfield are everything

@nairdallewop 9 жыл бұрын

poetry in his writing

@veldaholmes5357 7 жыл бұрын

Adrian Powell always

@williamhorsey419 3 жыл бұрын

Gil Scott was a very talented brother and so dedicated to the struggle of freedom for the black man

@imaninward 4 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.

@lindalyte7307 4 жыл бұрын

@Mr.Ferrell/ So sorry for your loss.

@SkeetWeezy 4 жыл бұрын

My heart and condolences are with you brother.

@imaninward 4 жыл бұрын

@@lindalyte7307 Thank you

@imaninward 4 жыл бұрын

@@SkeetWeezy Thank you

@lindalyte7307 4 жыл бұрын

@@imaninward / You're most welcome, will keep you in my prayers . God Bless....Take care😔😔

@stevenpeters6909 3 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.

@jdixon920 2 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

@kzmaven7478 2 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.

@poobabear 8 жыл бұрын

such pain in his voice, beautiful voice.

@Burt472 8 жыл бұрын

+Pamela Schneider Agreed

@maymesangster8191 6 жыл бұрын

I was listening to him over 30 years ago. My husband loved him.

@happinesstan 3 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.

@johnf5476 2 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

@iyajeanette2283 3 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.

@chadtodd9490 2 жыл бұрын

the HBO show winning time brought me here....and plus Gil Scott Heron is great!

@p.w.7493 4 жыл бұрын

One of a kind, that's who you were, Gil! BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTUFUL music on soooooo many levels!! R.I.P. Gil!🌹💕💯

@scottslaymaker91 4 жыл бұрын

As relevant today as it was years ago. Bless you Gill

@whichwayman 9 жыл бұрын

I miss him terribly - Down since 1973 !!!

@busythinker1 5 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

@rickreese7675 4 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

@Burt472 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks from Italy for the beautiful lyrics

@gy8132 4 ай бұрын

Close friend got his redundancy notification today. Immediately thought of Pieces of a Man. Song is a masterpiece.

@afrosoul1369 4 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!

@carlbowles1808 2 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.

@marcarchaz 4 жыл бұрын

died at 62, way too young...wonderful person

@marcarchaz 4 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.

@hlamart1 4 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.

@remaininginlight 9 жыл бұрын

If there's ever one song that breaks my heart, it's this.

@joevtam 8 ай бұрын

One of best songwriter's ever!

@Burt472 4 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...

@debramitchell9177 6 ай бұрын

Saw him in Philly once❤❤ So ahead of his time. Played his music than and now.

@whichwayman 9 жыл бұрын

"I saw the thunder and heard the lightnin' "

@dartme18 5 жыл бұрын

I think he wasn't talking about the weather...right on.

@samantadallas5393 2 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!!

@briancooke007 2 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💯

@joevtam 10 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✌️

@tftkadawidalle6342 8 жыл бұрын

That Double Bass !!!!

@omarshabazz9610 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, Ron Carter.

@leonardbrown2219 8 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.

@jerrodcason9728 9 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

@omarshabazz9610 7 жыл бұрын

That's okay Jerrod you know now. I know some folks who still don't get it.

@rodshaw8472 6 жыл бұрын

omar shabazz so true brother. Never too late

@trukon704 6 жыл бұрын

Jerrod Cason I'm 33 and just finding this . By a white man !!

@b.b.9603 6 жыл бұрын

Let the 20 somethings know. Tell them to slow down and listen....

@Burt472 7 жыл бұрын

Shivers each & every time listening to this

@poobabear 7 жыл бұрын

moves me to tears.

@Burt472 7 жыл бұрын

Same here...A greeting from Italy....Ciao

@poobabear 7 жыл бұрын

greetings from another "I" country....Israel. Thank you.

@Burt472 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Pamela ...Nice to meet you

@brotherhood302 3 жыл бұрын

This song is a flawless victory!

@leemar8833 Жыл бұрын

ACE RECORDS THANK YOU FOR THIS POST!!!

@kerrysmith2192 6 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.

@dywanefischer5982 7 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!!!

@michaelfreeman2356 3 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...

@Burt472 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Giant Artist. RIP..A hug from Italy

@Burt472 8 жыл бұрын

Intelligent songs...A dream come true....Thanks Gil

@lloydagere5839 9 жыл бұрын

Rest in piece brother

@paulwaring7215 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, tragic, brutal poetry..

@getcarter59 8 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"

@wilsonwilson1144 5 жыл бұрын

brilliant man

@forrestwalker1315 5 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

@salimaellis3980 4 жыл бұрын

Hope things are better

@joevtam 4 жыл бұрын

Such a Insightful and Brilliant Human Being. RIP Gil Scott Heron. 🙏 Hope that someday all of us will Understand his Words.

@omarshabazz9610 7 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.

@Joe11251954 5 жыл бұрын

On the pain of "All folks in pain", with all due respect...

@happinesstan 3 жыл бұрын

@@Joe11251954 Wholeheartedly agree. Race isn't mentioned.

@carrion-fairy 3 жыл бұрын

@@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

@happinesstan 3 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-fairy 3 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

@josephherbin4198 9 жыл бұрын

Just listen and ease your mind..

@bareessence8206 5 жыл бұрын

Yes ....easing my mind right now my man.... 🔥🔥🔥

@joevtam 4 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-jx3dk 4 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

@nairdallewop 5 жыл бұрын

Such a great poet!!!

@SuperMusicology101 7 жыл бұрын

still evokes emotions about a man an what he deals with the world and himself , I water up

@motorcity313 4 жыл бұрын

Absolute favorite by Gil. So profound

@buxycat 2 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 🙏🏾

@josephgray9020 8 жыл бұрын

Gil was and still is the man!

@davidwhitney1171 4 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...

@happinesstan 3 жыл бұрын

Agree. His words simply dissolve the barriers erected by prejudice. If only more people had discovered his pure poetry.

@dcchitown6892 2 жыл бұрын

Gil was and is an icon Well beyond music 🎶 Love you bro RIP 🙏

@de90s62 6 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👊🏿💯❤

@ogrebattle22763 4 жыл бұрын

What a song...

@lulethacheatham7657 7 жыл бұрын

THIS IS MY FAVORITE.......RIP BROTHA GIL

@nikkiavery7255 2 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.