Gil Scott-Heron - 'Where Did The Night Go'

[BigBrotherWatching84]

Tnx gill, tnx man for everything…your poetry was and still is revelation for me.

And u know what, I refuse to believe that u ar dead. They can talk what ever they want, they can give time of your death, they can show me a place where your grave is, but I don’t give a fuck about that…u ar still alive man, u ar still living through your poetry

[xusemoi]

gorgeous.



[sammasana]

"Lady Day and John Coltrane" saved many of my days :-) Thank You.

[kashaherum]

Gil was a fam friend and while living in DC we all shared the common theme..Freedom

[JeAnDrO33]

O.O HET IS GEKKE JACKI PAAKUKAA !!!! ONZE ZEWERVER IN NERDELAND O.O !!!!

[DrPoon]

If only I could have met this man before he died it would have made my miserable life a little bit better.

[DrPoon]

Wow.

[hrWladyslaw]

very good album for cooking

[AsSeenOnTV0893]

His voice. <3

[MrArbuda]

Long ago the clock washed midnight away Bringing the dawn Bringing the dawn Bringing the dawn Oh God, I must be dreaming Time to get up again And time to start up again Pulling on my socks now Where did the night go? Should have been asleep When I was sitting there drinking beer And trying to start another letter to you Don't know how many times I didn’t write again last night Should've been asleep when I turned the stack of records over and over So I wouldn't be up by myself

[MrArbuda]

Where did the night go? Should go to sleep now And say fuck a job and money Because I spend it all on unlined paper and can't get past "Dear baby, how are you?" Brush my teeth and shave Look outside, sky is dark Think it may rain Where did the Where did the Where did the

[JBiscaia33]

As he said "Long ago" my penis shivered. I'm not kidding. It did.

[Boprobe]

This upsets me. Because I know these nights.

[thepassion10]

Man takes a drink, the drink takes a drink, the drink takes the man

[kastrodotdinero]

The Wise, we need more men like this.

[riptide39]

faithless ?

[fTa2121]

.....Should go to sleep now And say fuck a job and money Because I spend it all on unlined paper and can't get past "Dear baby, how are you?" Brush my teeth and shave Look outside, sky is dark Think it may rain Where did Where did Where did ?"

[fTa2121]

"Long ago the clock washed midnight away Bringing the dawn Oh God, I must be dreaming Time to get up again And time to start up again Pulling on my socks again Should have been asleep When I was sitting there drinking beer And trying to start another letter to you Don't know how many times I dreamed to write again last night Should've been asleep when I turned the stack of records over and over So I wouldn't be up by myself Where did the night go?.....

[jesseSager123]

said by anyone else this would be total gibberish, but his voice+the back beat makes it seem all apocalyptic.

[ricketydoodah]

words fail.



[diopian1]

Wow, I think I just experienced what a 'nigger' is. i've always loathed the epithet, pained when others used it. But 'mancheromanchero' has proven to me that 'niggers' do exit -- at least one of them!!

[SpeakApart]

very powerful indeed

[selamlarvi]

awesome

[StylistDarwina]

powerful

<3

[BEATBINSIDE]

Good night, Gil Scott-Heron... #RIP

[Unique9773]

The party is over. Lights out rest in peace.

[SuperTruth77]

Yep- more in that minute than in most performers' careers...

[babah77088]

Back to the Essence

[diopian1]

you're just mad cause you're not black!

[mancheromanchero]

@diopian1 i would be anything...i would even be the scum in the pipes to avoid being black "mad cuz ur not black"? phewwww..hahahah!...everyday, i'm in ecstasy, thanking the good lord for every second i'm not black!!! fuck niggers !!hahaha, "mad...cuz..ur...hahahahah! nigger!

[wackyworldz]

@mancheromanchero And I thank the good lord that I'm not a disgusting ignoramus like you who is a representative of the scum in the world.

Although he may be just 'another dead person' to you, Gil left a legacy - a feat that I doubt that you'd ever achieve.

[wackyworldz]

@mancheromanchero First off, way to assume I am a 'nigger' -I'm white. Whether or not you're going to believe that is your problem.

So say what you want, but at the end of every word you spew out of your disgusting mouth, you're still a fuckin' whitetrash scumbag...whitetrash scumbag!

P.S. I'm not here to argue with an ignorant waste of sperm...(a loaded gun should be present at the time of every scumbag whitey's birth).

Your replies are useless and quite funny; glad to know you're the fool.

[bakariboss]

@WhiteUniteorDie idiot...

[frenk1973]

I can't get this out of my head

[onechordshortofasong]

Awesome

[norseman84]

so much condensed in one single minute, it's almost scary

[MrVoulezvous]

Hedgehogs sing to this music. I'm serious. I have some in my backyard, and they love it.

[coussssss]

NO, you are NOT dead... thank you 4 the music & all this touching lyrics...

[Pastafield]

rogerhoward, that is by far the most uninformed and ridiculous comment's i've ever read or heard in my life. You obviously don't turn past the radio dial to find modern music. Let me assure you that there are staggering numbers of contemporary artists who create music that confront all varieties of social and philosophical questions. You have some serious listening to do. Turn off your radio and look elsewhere, because mainstream music is not the place to look for depth of any kind. It never was

[crustyjuggler83]

where did the night go ?

[fTa2121]

And say f*ck a job and money

Because I spend it all on unlined paper and can't get past

"Dear baby, how are you?"

Brush my teeth and shave

Look outside, sky is dark

Think it may rain

Where did...

Where did...

Where did...

[fTa2121]

Long ago the clock washed midnight away Bringing the dawn Oh God, I must be dreaming Time to get up again And time to start up again Pulling on my socks now Should have been asleep When I was sitting there drinking beer And trying to start another letter to you Don't know how many times I dreamed to write again last night Should've been asleep when I turned the stack of records over and over So I wouldn't be up by myself Where did the night go? Should go to sleep now

[myleswmiller]

Dude was a genius!

[DzynezInSoul]

Wonderful! Bless his soul R.I.P!

[MrJeanpiknik]

I miss Gil Scott. Great artist.

[royhaworth]

R.I.P Gil

[HaikuAutomation]

Words could not describe an amazing orator.

[YoungZume]

I always wanted Morgan Freeman to narrate my life... and then I heard this.

[TheSadau]

It's stronger than thunder

[andreasglumm]

..und als ich 1978 zum ersten Mal Songs wie Winter in America und das unschlagbar hoffnungvolle Better days ahead (mit der Zeile ..as long as you respect me as your man, there’s better days ahead..) hörte, haute es mich aus den Pantinen. Das war cool, das war Großstadtmusik, das war Amerika, wie ich es verehrte.

[DutcHcHinK]

@andreasglumm =/ Gil Scott Heron wird immer eine meiner Hauptinspirationen in der Musik sein .. Toller Mensch, großartige Worte, großartige Seele. Ein guter Mensch, der von einer schlechten Welt aufgefressen wurde ...

[lionscourt]

When all the others sold OUT, when the others put down their clenched FISTS, when coins, tell, N Pro wore them down to Amatuers.... and the kitchen was hot as a straightenin' comb.. Gil-Scott didn't give up Remember him, cuz the rest of us livin' LARGE... cuz of bruhs like HIM. Believe dat he's Still... wearin' FRO's and fist pumpin' for Freedom and Flight not birdies....

[Kubiak04]

I can really sympathize with him not sleeping and listening to music all night long, alone. Also him wanting to do things during restless nights, not wanting to get up and get ready. I hope he wasn't as depressed as this poem portrays during the past few years. RIP. Where did..where did..

[eleclifesndtrk]

Damn,,,,this is sooo deep. -Elek

[MsFitnikki]

This is one of my favorite works by my favorite person! We LUV YOU Gil!!!!

[kirillitsa1]

R.I.P.



[hadeev]

I saw him perform at a Harlem Day event in NYC during the mid-1980s. Took a photo of him as well. He was amazing. RIP Gil!

[pegjk58]

We've lost an amazing soul - rest peacefully Gil Scott-Heron.

[aquaholicsurf]

Another great mind moves over to the unseen dimension.

[beachcraft2000]

Celebrate this man's life! You will live on through your poems, music, and inspiration.

I feel the Lord is calling all of his messengers home for the awakening. This is not rapture but "REVOLUTION"! It's up to us to make this broken World work! What have you done today to make Mr. Scott-Heron life celebrated?

"The Revolution will not be televised!"

[WorldGroovesVidz]

Bless you for your inspiration. Your Voice will remain with us. Rest In Peace Gil.

[nacosataniko6]

REST IN PEACE.

[L0UDBOT]

"Dear baby... how are you."

RIP

[Gardi1993]

Forever a genius. In life and in death. Rest in Peace brother.

[BluesRyder28]

R☆I♪P

[VerworrenesWesen]

Peace go with you brother.... Gil, you were like a father to me. I never met my real dad. My step-dad lost the battle to the bottle in 1978.

Since I met you at the University of Puget Sound, a poetry reading, Dick Gregory was there too, I often. very often listened to your poems. They gave me strength, direction.

Just wanted thank you one last time. Peace go with you brother...

[mancheromanchero]

@VerworrenesWesen wtf? pull up your skirt. c'mooooon! are you talking to a dead man or are you simply typing a sentimentally-sick letter on youtube? i think it's both. Gil's was a great artist but he's dead...just like how everybody else will end up. he's just another dead person.. blah blah boohoo

[UnstoppableForces09]

You have inspired me many times over, brother. You can rest, now. You've lived your torment. RIP

[scottwalkerwtch]

Only the angels deserve Gil and they are flying with him now. RIP Gil.

[ClockWilliams]

Gil's poetry works on an artistic level that can't be described. It succeeds where all other modern art fails... RIP

[tallcooldrink]

Only one GSH.....R.I.P. Your voice can never be duplicated...

[pkwhitey]

dear baby, how are you

the brilliant planet lost a light

[wallyronson]

RIP

[iltw]

rip GSH...his voice.

[tripfunkmonster]

Peace my brpther

[MGrrrrrXXXX]

Rest In Peace Gil Scott-Heron..... God Rest Your Soul...

[MrJeanpiknik]

Magnifique artiste.

[noahcism]

A beautiful and fantastic artist and poet

[chocolatezorro]

RIP....

[isogh]

誰か何言ってるんか教えて。

[LookitsaUke]

Goodbye.



[1975lilshorty]

The man that spoke to my inner soul. That moved my emotions mountans with words. The man that taught me any cause if you believe in it is worth it. The Activist, Poet and Musician. I love you and I will miss you. You will live on Through your words your music and through the countless people you have inspired to THINK! Rest in Peace now. GodSpeed.

[realtruth88]

Dear Mr. Heron,

Born an April's fool. Where did the night go? I'm new here, me and the Devil. It's still winter in America as the Angel Dust swirls down. Daddy still loves you, and he's greater than the Man in the Moon. So a message to the messengers... Beginnings! Don't give up- Spirits are calling your name. So rest now... rest. Because the Revolution will not be televised.

[1975lilshorty]

@realtruth88 None of us could have said it any better! 

[MrGijser]

Rip Gil Scott-Heron

[AugieGK4life]

Call NBC to request a story on his death! he passed away yesterday and still nothing has been said or mentioned about him on MSNBC. East coast callers, call 212-664-4444, or for West coast people call 818-777-1000

[cassone2007]

Chillingly wicked - GREAT delivery, as always. A Master Class... rest in peace!

[millionstylesboksing]

RIP

[iosgr]

I'm sad. Rest in peace mofo.

[littlealigator]

rest in power...lots of peace from romania !



[muhh5]

Rest In Power Gil !

[MDProgger]

See you soon 'nuff, bro.

[OfficialGrizzlyTV]

#RIP to great... big inspiration to many poets, rap stars and aspiring musicians,poets,and artistes like myself

[charlesfrith]

Anybody know the track he sang that mentioned Dick Cheney? Thanks

[OldGoldSoul]

GIL SCOTT HERON DIED IN MAY 2011  R.I.P.

[thehappyclub]

My mind races straight to "a rat done bit my sister Nell ..." it'll be in my head all night, though Gil was much, much deeper than the bracing shot of ""Whitey on the Moon" would ever imply by itself. RIP, Gil.

[quaich14]

and now no more - but as with all great artists his work, his words live on; RIP Gil Scott-Heron, the poet, the artist. the musician, the man.

[GeniusBoy88]

The man could paint a picture with words. May he rest in peace.

[niferlee]

REST IN POWER. 

[Truth4Power]

Where did...

[choclatesuprman]

highly intelligent man.

[billih8sclowns]

Will be missed but not forgotten. R.I.P

[TheDaftMonk]

RIP blessed man.

[xHenri]

RIP, legend.

[stythis1788]

I'll be honest...I've not heard of this guy until now...and wow I have no words. Ive been watching videos of him on YouTube. Very awesome message and very sad to hear he passed away. RIP.

[guigui1236]

Where did the night go now that you left us ?

R.I.P forever with you Gil

[ArmatiMusica]

Thank you for leaving some of your soul in the music!

[NtOfThsWrld]

RIP =(

[MVPIsHipHop]

R.I.P </3

[Harflax44]

R.I.P.

[gunnerdunn]

what a voice.

[Smuvassilk]

This dude is the best...EVER

[MusicIsUnderrated]

Very very very very very very nice!

[TheLucisLight]

Fucking Amazing!

[roeroe305]

@TheAmestris you cant its impossible lol

[r0inconnu]

can't stop listening it.

[chavedappelle]

Is that a sample of "Machine Gun" by Portishead?

[bittttermilk]

:OOO AMAZING. 

[MrPapillon65]

This poem makes my heart beat faster ann my brain pulse as never.

[PerignonPop]

I'm burning. Help me out y'alll. I'm burning.

[ClubMangoMusic]

Gill Scott Heron = Truth.

listen to Sujitha - Hometown Glory

[gasgas270]

What a poem, what a voice....brilliant.

[BigJavs]

cant stop playing this.

[rogerhoward555]

When you listen to Gil scott Heron you realise that all modern music all over the world has no real relevance.

It is a Poet who has the deeper meaning on the issues of life.

Listening to Gill Scott Heron is like having an out of body experience.

[pauljames00]

where dideh, where dideh, where dideh

[frankfly09]

less than 75 seconds long,but has more quality in it than most of the shit that has been released over past 10 years

[remmytemmy]

Pure poetry. I just discovered Gil Scott, rather he discovered me.. His words are majestic. Music to my ears.

[uilium]

Who is this? This is celestial and heavy. Trippy. Like something I had never seen. YouTube treasure. FAVin this for sure!

[elliottfour]

@uilium Gil Scott Heron

[sweezyb19]

this is incredible!!

[thesphinxcollective]

from "I'm new here" the most perfect name of any album (cannot believe i have been so slow to find this)..

amazing man and his voice has rounded, mellowed (from a young and angry exotic beer to a perfect old whiskey).

perhaps indicating maturity..? but always and forever wise.

..from "the revolution will not be televised"... to this. i cannot believe i was blessed to find this today.

Gil-Scott Heron. hero civil rights advocate. genius lyricist.

thank you!

[mshomefire]

@thesphinxcollective nicely put!

[ventnorian]

cant wait to see him at Bestival this weekend!!!!!!!!!! wicked!

[godhelpme2009]

thank you ! for posting this.

REALLY GREAT hearing some NEW GIL that i have not heard yet.

An honor to be lucky enuff to have any of GSH's art in my life.

[jody808]

this brother is so fierce!!

[MyVoyce]

Wouldn't you just love Gil to be the narrator to your life.

[ricochetpig]

@MyVoyce for millions of people he was.

[360reefy]

@MyVoyce WOW, never thought of that....hmmm, yep: I could hear it now......(and at the end) ..."as this brother rides off into the sunset of his life..."

[dsinger1985]

dam son some deep shit in that poem. heavy

[Tonyalol07]

yas yas yas.

[XinezdeBraga]

Gil Scott é "GRANDE"...

[melomanabsoluta]

Don't know how many times I dreamed to write again last night...

[w3jdas]

Awesome! I'm totally looped on this one.

[AliceHatt]

Holy Cow. Just found this. Why did it take me so long?

[g0ldb3rg3r]

Dear Gill for the sake of all Anti Facists and Justice seekers for the Oppressed; DON'T GO TO the APARTHIDE sTATE of iSRAEL. iSRAEL IS TODAY'S NAZI sTATE.

We know you Hate Racists.

[326Ka]

ive been listening to him for years and this guy is the most under rated genius of our time rappers need to listen to him maybe they could make better music

[icecool2000]

@326Ka i second that. im a young british rapper 16 years old, i been listing to Gil's stuff and marley and other greats if rappers in the main stream listened to this sort of music and was as inspired as i am then i am pretty sure the wack rubbish that comes out now days would be gone =/ we can only hope.

Peace!!

[brianboru62]

"He who denies the existence of a truth because it sounds negative creates a vacuum that draws the darkness unto him."

[matthewnoble123]

@brianboru62 i didnt hear that on this track. whats it from please?

[brianboru62]

Welcome back Gil !!!!!!!!!! life ,grit,honesty and audio sincerity

[amcinema]

Love this - pulling on my sock now...

[MrMLD72MLD]

♥

[11vergara]

REAL RAP

[VerworrenesWesen]

hey gil, is it pure coincidence that your new cd, i'm new here, was released in february- the shortest month of the year? :-)

i've been listening to and learning from your music since my early teens. i'm fifty now and still listening, learning, and loving your music. ideas.

[6663000]

Gil Scott-Heron is way too good.

[supermike2164]

GILL SCOTT IS THE MAN AGAIN!!! I I'm getting it

[phaser04]

è il maestro. in every place in the world...from italy.

[weirdboyshiftamusic]

Gil Scott is a legend, but i feel that the british producers he worked with (from what ive heard) on this new album are terrible, the instrumentals and recording sounds ameturish, adding effects where its not needed, even the album cover looks like it was done for a youth project, but despite that, he manages to deliver powerful poetry just the same

[Cocaloupe]

Just...

Some "wah" thing

[3azabb]

Gil is the epitome of struggle and survival,,,from the days of "storm music" to the days of "me and the devil",,may Allah have mercy upon his poor soul.

[UniQueLyEviL]

Awesome.

[elevenart]

HE'S BACK, YES!!!

[VerworrenesWesen]

.... just what i needed. thanks gil.

[PropheticSarahNell]

I love the "where did"s at the end. Almost sounds like "we're dead"