Gil Scott-Heron "Pieces Of A Man" (1971)

From his 1971 ablum "Pieces Of A Man"

Gil Scott-Heron (born April 1, 1949 - May 27, 2011) in Chicago, Illinois, was an American poet, musician, and author known primarily for his late 1960s and early 1970s work as a spoken word soul performer and his collaborative work with musician Brian Jackson. His collaborative efforts with Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, blues and soul music, as well as lyrical content concerning social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and melismatic vocal styles by Scott-Heron. The music of these albums, most notably Pieces of a Man and Winter in America in the early 1970s, influenced and helped engender later African-American music genres such as hip hop and neo soul. Scott-Heron's recording work is often associated with black militant activism and has received much critical acclaim for one of his most well-known compositions "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised". On his influence, Allmusic wrote "Scott-Heron's unique proto-rap style influenced a generation of hip-hop artists".

Heron's father Gil Heron (1922 - 27 November, 2008) was a Jamaican footballer/soccer player. He was the first black player to play for Scottish club Celtic FC after being invited on a trial in 1951. Heron went on to score on his debut, on August 18, 1951 in a League Cup tie against Morton that Celtic won 2-0.

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[SuperMrSocko]

I'm from far Bosnia & Herzegovina, and his music is still beloved! GSH is listened by aliens, by black people, by whites, by latino people, by people from Asia, muslims listen to him, christians love him, scientist from arctic have him on their mp3 players! RIP brother, I hope you found some better place!

[LawrencekBrown]

Absolutely one of the greatest pieces recorded & written. This shows the fullness of GSH, Thank you my brother for voice, powerful presence, may your new journey reward you forever

[dpawlmusic]

This is wonderful.

[teelock28]

Gil Scott Heron lives on thru the people who loved and cherished his music! What's the word!

[SMITH389]

Imagine that. A man responsible for providing for his family. Broken. Stirs too many emotions to describe.

[maisqpoesia9999lcg]

Wonderful!!!! Absolute amazing!!!!

[StevenCharlesJazz]

Such an incredible work! And ever more poignant now, as this scene is happening all over America, moreso than even back then...

[feez560]

i must admit this is my 1st time hearing GSH (i'm 25) but still it makes my eyes swell up as if im gonna cry....beautiful song

[Visions1ify]

@tomygunn911 It is a combination of C Maj & Eb Maj. Check out my version on my CD Visions "The Creator"

[Breezeaired]

Hope you are in a beatifull place Mr Heron. You were one of my favorite musicians. You were a real artist, that only cared about the music, poetry and activism, never giving a shit about fame or money. The opposite of all the rubbish that call themselves musicians that pollute our radios and tv´s today.

[Jadebarbiedoll]

Great artist. I love listening to his music. He will always be missed, but live forever in our hearts through his music.

[philburrell]

...the sounds of silence knifing through the gloom...(pure genius)