Gil Scott-Heron - 1980

From the 1980 L.P. "1980"

Category:

Music

Tags:

• funk
• r&b
• soul
• rap
• jazz

[texo214716]

im eighteen and my generation wouldnt be so lost if we had figures like Gil in our lives and a shame music like this only has 1,060 views while that shit talkin bout kill a nigga or push a brick get hits in the millions

Damn shame

[letherden]

you need to listen deeper. there's shit loads of good hiphop out there, its the one form that speaks truth more than any other but the truth isn't pretty and its not comfortable and for the most part its underground, or at least drowned out by a lot of noise and lies, so listen close cos its in code. we live in strange times and are both awakening and free falling at the same time. but being lost is part of youth its called seeking truth and demanding real. anyone who isn't lost is REALLY lost!

[bullfrog6100]

2pac's Ready for Whatever sample classic!!

[jazzfanmd]

Good possibility the sax player is Ron Holloway

[MrTCSAX]

Thanks for reminding me of this great song. Saw it performed in 1980? Chicagofest. Awesome, even if I got the year wrong. Sax player became a big influence on a then young player. I was thinking we need GSH a few years back, to help us make sense. He released an album, and then went his way. Miss his always on target commentary. We could really use it now. Anybody know who the sax player was @ Chicagofest? If U dnt know what he means by "Space is the Place", check out Sun Ra.

[communistfun]

there aint even no way back to 2000

[gpthedj1]

Although Gil was right on time, he was still light years ahead of his time. The first original ganster rapper,, this brother had no problem expressing himself about the ways of the world during a time of blinders, blindfolds and gags. I have been a fan all of my life and will continue to the end of my life. From South Africa to South Carolina, you are surely missed by all. Rest in Peace my big brother.

[mikerasta84p]

stand firm brothaz n sistaz... eternal gil scott heron!

[Rosyheart1]

rest in powerful peace you shooting star it hurts to miss you now...

[shelly10538]

RIP



[Wulfmale]

A wonderful song from him! R.I.Power! I like that.

[not2shy2say]

If you want to download this classic album go to Amazon or set up a account on Itune UK. Why is it the album is on Itune UK but not here in the US. Apple better wake up because the revolution started here.