Gil Scott- Heron - Rivers of My Fathers

[ManosOceano]

Good People: Take down the CIA now: the beast is bleeding! Dr. Ron Paul will save the world. This is not political.

[nirvanax888x]

I can just close my eyes listening to this song and it feels as if everything is in place and theres nothing but peace.

[shakablane]

I think that Gill made a lasting impression that will touch young and old forever ;0)

[doncordova4]

Carry me home - Atmosphere

[gmoney474747]

lil wayne has 88 million views and this beautifully composed masterpiece only 69k.. messed up huh?

[DanielWadePhillips]

@gmoney474747 it pisses me off that my shitty generation likes this stupid music like lady gaga and all that bull shit. im only 16 and im down with the groovy music.

[XHighVoltsX]

carry me home......

[1212amore]

Mr. Gill Scott Heron , Our 21st Cenrury Poet, Composer. Music .Voice.

Our National Treasure, Wonderful . for us all.

..Poof Perfect..Mr. GSH

[mastermanmusic]

pure timeless craftsmanship.......

[nc2dc2va]

His music really touches my soul! It brings back so many memories and I hadn't realized how much the music of today misses the mark. Lyrics were so important; I feel bad that this generation missed such a great time in history - especially as it relates to African Americans.

[Unique9773]

This is classic music that will live on throughout generations. You made it Gil. I'm sorry he couldn't keep his temple clean.

[purpnkushgrl510]

Gil Scott Heron spoke to the revolutionary souls of the people, 2 help them embrace fighting back against injustice and lies, 2 give our souls sustinance 2 persevere...rest on my brother, until we meet again.

[Nyrobii3]

This song reminds me of my youth in SE Washington. Sitting around listening to my older brothers discuss the issues of the day. Man I miss those days. We had real music that dealt with real issues. No disrespect to Hip Hop, but Gil was in another league.

[alej0z92]

@Nyrobii3 man, me too. at night stayed up playing this vinyl listening to the street noise. we were at 14 and d. beautiful times, beautiful lives

[herbertdeesmith]

rest in peace at the river my brother. god bless you.

[jinters1]

Definitely one of the best albums ever and still as relevant today in so many ways. He'll never be forgotten by me here in England and must not be forgotten in America where he was a thorn in the side of so many politicians and a voice against injustice corruption and racism. Love you Gil, Rest in Peace xx

[mikie8865]

Gil was a real artist-that is why there will be no tributes- america inc. would rather see him forgotten--that CAN NOT HAPPEN! He will live on FOREVER!

[lcon038]

One of the best albums EVER!!!..RIP

[lcon038]

RIP...one of the best albums EVER

[Desireey2y]

One of my many favorites...... RIP my Brother..

[logtype47]

Tears streaming.

Fare ye well beautiful prince. Peace be with you.

[moblaque]

When I was 17 years old I found this Album and played this song constantly. I could transcend time and no one understood the depth of this song but me. Thanks Brother Gil... May you rest in peace always. thank you for sharing your gift.

[ShangoDC]

What really can be said of a great musical legacy left by this gaint. A master artist and poet...............

[LockridgeAtLarge]

Gil, I hope you found that stream, miles from everything. You gave us so much. Your music will live on forever. Thank you, Brother. We love you.

[NUVOGRIOT]

i loved this man so much. DAMN. R.I.P.

[iammidisme]

Apropos for Memorial Day . Fathers who fought and died, fought and lived, lived and died for familes and the flag...

[TjuhuTiy]

Lookin for a reason...Let me be *Miles* from everything... Listen to those piano

keys...omgosh! RIP, Brother Gil

[TjuhuTiy]

Lookin for a reason...Let me be *Miles* from everything... Listen to those piano

keys...omgosh!

[NegroParis]

My Man.

[seboufdu59]

Like J Dilla, another genius's gone. RIP Gil.

[broccolihart1]

This is what we needed...Gil to unite us as one through his music...ONE LOVE, ONE PEOPLE !!...dont let this feeling pass people...spread the message and free others from mental bondage!!

[adidaskiller]

does Afro-Americans feel strange when its cold and it snows?

[thegroove2000]

A troubled brother in life who will find peace on the other side. BLESS YOUR SOUL BROTHER....and your music will live on and on and on and on and on.

[wintahsun]

May you find the rest you so deserved.

[PrinceOfAlbania]

R.I.P good sir, your memory will live on through your music!

[MrScissorhandz]

To the greatest poet of our lifetime, may you rest among kings and queens. You will truly be missed. You were the black man's voice and your messages and music are timeless. Much love...

[Sapsche]

Rest in Peace Mr.Heron

[MrAmeerbey]

my brother I've listen to you for years, RIP, love you 4ever and will shear you with the youth, so they can love you too. Mamma Words.

[printboy1]

Sadly, I neglected to follow this great artist over my life. Rediscovered and appreciated now. His work lives on here.

[word2daherd]

this song is incredible...when I first heard it I was blown away 2 the point that I immediately told my wife when I am called from this world I want this to carry me home

Thanks Gil for all the gifts u bestowed..u

[saytwo]

One of my personal all time favorites from this incredible artist. I always thought it was ironic that the writer of cautionary songs about addiction (in the bottle,angel dust) found himself beset with the same addictions and found himself incarcerated because of it. It did not diminish his impact on jazz and black culture. RIP Gil Scott Heron.

[saytwo]

One of my personal all time favorites from this incredible artist. I always thought it was ironic that the writer of cautionary songs about addiction (in the bottle,angel dust) found himself beset with the same addictions and found himself incarcerated because of it. It did not diminish his impact on jazz and black cultur. RIP Gil Scott Heron.

[Jstar141957]

Thanks for opening my eyes when I was young Gil Scott-Heron...RIP.

[Shititude]

why the fuck do I have to know awesome artists right after their death? fuck...RIP ,SIR !

[gilbertseldes]

Genuine heart, soaring mind ... GSH, love you!

[pmelady]

RIP Master Poet!

[HS32153]

RIP to this poetic legend. Dude influenced hiphop more than most can imagine.

[novembertalespinner]

Rest in Peace and good light, GSH. You have shared your gift and visions of life and lovel Have a good journey home.

[peskypesky]

RIP. Much love and respect, brother.

[manwomanboogie]

RIP Father Gil...i mean....my heart is truly saddened right now.

[not2shy2say]

I will miss you my magical poet. Happiness beyond and forever.

[mirntaflarb]

i love you so much gil.. XOXOXOOXXOXXOXOOXOXOXOO

[TopBillionCMG]

<3

[1eggcream]

words cannot describe the beauty of this tune....R.I.P. Gil Scott Heron and thank you.

[roofdweller]

So heart broken at this news...Gil was my ongoing "wake up" call and ever shall be...a national treasure he is, "para verdad" (for real)...

"Looking for a way out of this confusion...

let me lay down by a stream somewhere

miles from everything...rivers of my fathers,

could you carry me home, carry me home,

CARRY me home...

Rivers of my Fathers...

carry me home...

please carry me home..."

[publikenamee]

R.I.P. Mr. Heron!!

[trulyinfemous]

RIP Gil Scott Heron. Truly a great, always remembered, always influencing and inspiring.

[tandmark]

The loss of this towering talent, at such an early age, has left me heartbroken tonight.

[YogiRAWR]

Hip Hop group, Atmosphere, did a wonderful job sampling this in a song called "Carry Me Home"

[kastr366]

@YogiRAWR slug of atmosphere actually posted a link to this on his twitter just now saying his respects to The late Gil Scott Heron

[truhiphopdisciple]

wow.



[MrErkeluno]

awww damn...

[dawgie1234]

I just melted a little in my bed.

[Scratch403]

Thanks to the guys who introduced me to his music.He were like my History Teacher.This was of my favorite songs.Emmitt,Goldsboro N.C.

[Scratch403]

Thanks to the guys who introduced me to his music.He were like my History Teacher.Emmitt,Goldsboro N.C.

[nubstube]

a breath a fresh air!

[TakeStockDetroit]

I bought this wax when it was brand new. My favorite Gil Scott/ Brian Jackson tune. This one helped me to get in touch with my feelings. It sounds better today than it did in '76. It makes me want to create something right now!!!!

[bjbryant121]

This is what it is

[SundaySuckZ]

-----> carry me home - atmosphere

[cdricks237]

No, no! from the streat's rude bustle,

From trophies of mart and stage,

I would fly to the woods' low rustle

And the meadows' kindly page.

Let me dream as of old by the river,

And be loved by the dream away;

For the dreamer lives for ever,

And a toiler dies in a day.

[cdricks237]

I am sick of the showy seeming Of a life that is half a lie; Of the faces lined with scheming In the throng that hurries by. From the sleepless thoughts endeavour I would go where the children play; For a dreamer lives forever And a thinker dies in a day. I can feel no pride but pity For the burdens the rich endure; There is nothing sweet in the city But the patient lives of the poor.

[recklessazz]

@cdricks237 man that is real and it is truth also write-on much love!!!

[cdricks237]

I am tired of planning and toilingIn the crowded hives of men;

Heart-weary of building and spoiling,

And spoiling and building again.

And I long for the dear old river,

Where I dreamed my youth away;

For a dreamer lives for ever,And a toiler dies in a day.

[cdricks237]

take me to my fathers river lay me down miles away from every thing reminds me of where i spread my fathers ashes over burney falls just outside of burney in shast county northern california i suppose that river carriend him home too we all have but hours sometimes minutes blessed with days even weeks and still we all are carried on home by these rivers of our fathers

[czech698]

i fell asleep in the garden

[s0lidstateguy]

shadow samples the first few seconds.

[Jon6sic6]

damn this shit is down.

[vomitspit7]

fuck you asshole... ill fuck you till you love me fagget!!

[aftermath220]

@vomitspit7

Tyson??

[Jon6sic6]

FUCK YOU, YOU ARE THE BALL LICKER!!!

[vomitspit7]

fuuuck....yoouu..asshole...

*insert abi face*

[Jon6sic6]

dude... chris benoit......

[vomitspit7]

duude....chris benoit killed his family....

I SWEAR IF U LAUGH NIGGER..

[Jon6sic6]

dude...he fucking strangled his son....

IF YOU LAUGH MOTHERFUCKER..

[knucklebutty]

THE GODFATHER OF HIP-HOP, PERIOD

[funkyfreshzorro]

@knucklebutty

who?

[epremzroller]

Ants sample begins at 3:10

[ole9872]

Hey ...! Real stoner this one.., nice.. :) Peace

[windmonkey95]

lol true but uhh this isnt carry me home by atmosphere :)

[doug19805]

At least it was gentle and still a possibility. The Other Side, parts 1,2,3 from Spirits broke my heart. Last saw him 78. The straight line from "The Other Side from (Spirits) back to 124th and Lenox allright, but when he picked up that pipe, it broke my Heart.I just got diagnosed with lung cancer, and I went to this song from My Favs and gave a long listen, He speaks for everyone. I truly wish he finds his way home, God Bless Him

[NativeToungue77]

can u feel his pain? i know i can...i live it everyday...

[davidownedyou]

Atmosphere used the same Guy.

They both sound good

[RJhonda14]

if this gifted musician isn't in some hall of fame ( jazz,poet,rap,alternative,what­ever)then i say "shame on the powers that be"

[zipthelite]

@RJhonda14 I don't think he'd give a flying f**k either  way and nor should we.

[greyeyeblindmind]

@RJhonda14 There are no 'powers that be'. We make the 'hall of fame', by our love and appreciation of the great music that this is. But I understand what your meaning, and scott heron is truly a great musical genius, and an inspiration and hero as well, in the truest sense of the word.

[BASSEYDRAE]

@RJhonda14 WHAT UR SAYING IS SO TRUE AND WE R GONNA C WHAT CAN B DONE ABOUT THAT SWEET LADY

[BASSEYDRAE]

@RJhonda14 WHAT UR SAYING IS SO TRUE AND WE R GONNA C WHAT CAN B DONE ABOUT THAT SWEET LADY

[nutothis1]

@RJhonda14 I agree. It is a shame that TVOne, or BET will not do an Unsung, or some type of tribute to this man.

[tray32308]

@nutothis1 You may see something on TVOne before as BET is owned by media giant Viacom

[recklessazz]

this is a classic gil did lay this one down

[xTheBadfishxx]

yeah man im feelin this one. every note has more soul poured into it than i could ever imagine...

[Raven332]

Atmosphere's Carry Me Home used this tune, and its a wonderful one at that.

[markerdom]

i love that song its exactly how i feel

[diemfdie43]

Smooth as hell