If I recall right, it was 1972 or 73 on the northside of Chicago at a club called Ratso's. We got there about 9:30 for the second show; I am not lying, the line for tickets outside the joint was at least six blocks!! Fortunately we had tickets. The Midnight Band got down that night. We love you Gil
Gil was "Godfather of the Word" not Fuckin' rap. He could sing his ass off, make you feel like you were the only one who really Understood what he was sayin'!!!!!!
I feel so privileged that I grew up in an era that had such a beautiful mind as Gil Scott Heron.........My children grew up listening to his music because I did not want them to grow up ignorant of this rich history...........his music will live on forever.......
Can anybody tell me where this was filmed and how to get a copy of this concert? This looks like the concert I attended in Washington D.C.in 1982 that was filmed for the BBC. I was a twenty year old political activis.from the Mid-West at the time. There were two identical sets. It was a night of magic
@BigTerrio saying that is saying people are mindless and can't find out about good music unless somebody samples it first. that's bullshit.. if u have half a brain you are listening to this and not kanye in the first place.. btw did u see kanye's performance @ coachella last night on youtube?? straight embarrassing.. dude is so full of himsself he actually believes he can sing now too!!
@miamiwax . It's a shame that people focus on his tabloid coverage instead of his music when his music is so innovative and complex. "How we stop the black panthers?
Ronald Reagan cooked up an answer
You hear that?
What Gil Scott was hearin
When our heroes and heroines got hooked on heroin.
Crack raised the murder rate in DC and Maryland
We invested in that it's like we got Merril-Lynched
it is from Black Wax show, also available on dvd. This was taped 1982. Masterful performance little bit of this and a little bit of that and a........you will know what I mean if you see whole angel dust :-)
It doesn't get much better than this!
BluePrintSports 2 weeks ago
so god music
Hollismusik 3 months ago
This my SHIT
Bookieboy007 3 months ago
@miamiwax Who would fuck kanye anyways, gil will allways be respected by the true heads
123korl 4 months ago
I cant believe 3 shitheads disliked this video.
Roxxxxxxxbottttter 5 months ago
this is the same shyt they re smoking in houston but they call it water!
ksmile3m1 6 months ago
If I recall right, it was 1972 or 73 on the northside of Chicago at a club called Ratso's. We got there about 9:30 for the second show; I am not lying, the line for tickets outside the joint was at least six blocks!! Fortunately we had tickets. The Midnight Band got down that night. We love you Gil
jgrd9115 7 months ago
Does anybody know where this set came from???
LuckyGeck0 7 months ago
@LuckyGeck0 this is black wax club in washington dc 1982, it is available on dvd, Black Wax DVD
MrChubbyness 7 months ago
@LuckyGeck0 washington dc 1982, its on dvd on amazon
MrChubbyness 7 months ago
Gil had a very unique voice....That's the first thing I liked about him....
freein2339 7 months ago
Gil was "Godfather of the Word" not Fuckin' rap. He could sing his ass off, make you feel like you were the only one who really Understood what he was sayin'!!!!!!
lionscourt 7 months ago
I feel so privileged that I grew up in an era that had such a beautiful mind as Gil Scott Heron.........My children grew up listening to his music because I did not want them to grow up ignorant of this rich history...........his music will live on forever.......
Scentedflowers 8 months ago 3
Gil Lives On!
hsdscsds 8 months ago
Are The Roots the only ones today who understand this music....MUSIC...????
PeluMaad 8 months ago
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What new music do I listen to now? Thank you, Gil .as I look and hope for your replacement.
dwizardoz 8 months ago
What new music do I listen to now? Thank you, Gil .as I look and hope for your replacement.
dwizardoz 8 months ago
THE GREATEST RAPPER EVER....REAL TALK!
spottv 8 months ago
R.I.P !!
FightEEEE 8 months ago
"Peace Be With You Brother"
thadbrains 8 months ago
You will missed!!!!!
chillbone63 8 months ago
A Crying Shame, Another Great Has To Make Their Transition
All the best to you Gil as you have made your transition to join the ancestors in the eternal spiritual realm.
And to your family & love ones, may your spirit continue to provide them with guidance & protection.
FOREVER, GIL!!!!
nelfow 8 months ago 3
MY MAN....RIP
miro5753 8 months ago
RIP..
WattsEB 8 months ago
GIL SCOTT HERON DIED IN MAY 2011 R.I.P.
OldGoldSoul 8 months ago
Rest in Paradise Gil...
mizdeb59 8 months ago 3
Rest in Paradise Gil...
mizdeb59 8 months ago
0:26 HUGE bass ..nice play
LowRagg 8 months ago
this is in Washington dc, Black Wax DVD 1982. it is a peice of film I hold dear, only 10 british pounds on amazon people.
MrChubbyness 8 months ago
im speechless ..
yb3000 8 months ago
Angel Headed Hipster
yabelink 9 months ago
That damn Alembic again.
proctor940 10 months ago
Excellent performance...the band is completey inspired, as well as Gil Scott! Thanks for the video!
cristianopassos 10 months ago
rob this vicious give me a call. got to hook up
cvicious1060 11 months ago
Anybody know the date and location of this gig?
pedpna 11 months ago
Can anybody tell me where this was filmed and how to get a copy of this concert? This looks like the concert I attended in Washington D.C.in 1982 that was filmed for the BBC. I was a twenty year old political activis.from the Mid-West at the time. There were two identical sets. It was a night of magic
ohc3rd1 11 months ago
Sick quality!
KrazeWorld 1 year ago
I love it
Raefinity 1 year ago
Great artist!
jdapax 1 year ago
love gil scott...no one like him
donijah59 1 year ago
This is off the chain!
cathyhellen1 1 year ago
his voice sounds better live ,fuck all the rest GIL SCOTT HERON BITCHES!
itsmellsinhere666 1 year ago 2
@itsmellsinhere666 Yeah, Singers these days sound awful live. This is some great stuff. Can't touch Gil and his quality of entertainers. amen.
AmirBakari 9 months ago
whow !!!
BertisEvil66 1 year ago
This was made back when live shows offered something more than lip syncing
hauptadam 1 year ago
FUCK Kanye.. respect Gil!!
miamiwax 1 year ago 39
@miamiwax i think he did a prety good job on the sample
BFictheMan 1 year ago
@miamiwax Hi, Kanye is a muppet, a wannabe, you're absolutely right, respect Gill.
sydarrtha 1 year ago
@miamiwax kanye is helping younger generations become aware of good ass music like this
BigTerrio 9 months ago
@BigTerrio saying that is saying people are mindless and can't find out about good music unless somebody samples it first. that's bullshit.. if u have half a brain you are listening to this and not kanye in the first place.. btw did u see kanye's performance @ coachella last night on youtube?? straight embarrassing.. dude is so full of himsself he actually believes he can sing now too!!
miamiwax 9 months ago
@miamiwax . It's a shame that people focus on his tabloid coverage instead of his music when his music is so innovative and complex. "How we stop the black panthers?
Ronald Reagan cooked up an answer
You hear that?
What Gil Scott was hearin
When our heroes and heroines got hooked on heroin.
Crack raised the murder rate in DC and Maryland
We invested in that it's like we got Merril-Lynched
And we been hangin from the same tree ever since
Sometimes I feel the music is the only medicine"
nichobert 8 months ago 6
@miamiwax FUCK YOU SIR, for even bringing up a shitty name like that! No comparison, WTF! Check yourself fool!
Tarikatlar 8 months ago
@Tarikatlar I made that comment in response to twm03180. he was giving props to kanye for sampling it.
miamiwax 8 months ago
@miamiwax gil actually liked it when artist sampled his music. that's why he's known as the godfather of hip hop
DLcKxFTR 8 months ago 2
@miamiwax But KAnye is the voice of a generation. JK He's a gay-fish.
Kurtiz76 7 months ago
@miamiwax fuck you respect kanye and respect gill how about that?
guru1988510 2 months ago
@guru1988510 FUCK KANYE.. look how he just completely disrespected otis redding.
miamiwax 2 months ago
That bass part at the beginning is insane.
prdrums77 1 year ago 21
@prdrums77 YES THANK YOU FOR MY MAN ROBBIE
BASSEYDRAE 8 months ago
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@prdrums77 YES THANK YOU FOR MY MAN ROBBIE
BASSEYDRAE 8 months ago
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He luks off his head on it
hobert187 2 years ago
it is from Black Wax show, also available on dvd. This was taped 1982. Masterful performance little bit of this and a little bit of that and a........you will know what I mean if you see whole angel dust :-)
jabiskido 3 years ago 3
a very good version
do you know where is this perf'and when?
labassadam 3 years ago
Great sounds- not the Dust !
Margue03 3 years ago
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Kanye is a genius for sampling this track on The Game's L.A.X track 14- Angel
twm03180 3 years ago
He's a BITER, that's for sure.
ddrhazy 2 years ago 3