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Tony Brown's Journal Episode #603 Featuring George Kirby (will be available to view at TonyBrownsJournal.com on October 7)
In a dramatic performance, the Funny-man and impressionist lays it on the line about the dangers of drugs and his life in prison for drug abuse. The man of many faces and matchless talent performs "King Heroin" as only George Kirby can -- inimitably.
Powerful and profound an absolutely talented man rest his soul ✊🏿
Rise in paradise Mr. Kirby. Your poetry reading was excellent!!!
I wish Geroge Kirby could read me a story everynigjt before bed, his voice is so soothing.
comedian eh?
Now I know where James Brown got his Idea for his song "KING HEROIN/PUBLIC ENEMY #1 1&2". He almost quotes this word for word on his 1972 album "THERE IT IS". R.I.P. to both legends.
So glad society has woken up and stoped including cannabis with dangerous drugs.
Great stuff.
I liked it.
It was either George Kirby or George Wallace who did this poem at the end of a Lenny Bruce tribute in the 80s, the most chilling version I've heard. I'd love to see that one again.
Does anyone remember the James Brown recording of this poem from 1972?
+Terrell Holmes WOW THAT WAS 72- MAN I AM OLD. TO OLD AND TO MUCH PAIN.
Absolutely. Classic....
Terrell Holmes I got it
I have all parts to it....many ppl thought it was just one song.
Man, that is scary stuff!
The very first time I heard the late Mr. Kirby recite this scarey verse, I was in my twenties. Heroin? Get out!! That's a 'ghetto thing'..right? Dream on, Italian girl. Whoa, how wrong I was. Now I am in my sixties, and someone very dear to me has become a 'subject' of The King. An addict already - not even thru being a teenager. Half a dozen rehabs later....so now Big H is real personal. It's democratic. Ubiquitous. Doesn't care how old, rich, or poor you are. Doesn't care what color you are. An equal opportunity drug. When my loved one OD's..and she very well might someday..she'll be just as dead as any other junkie.
+Cynthia Hawkins AMEN SISTER- YOU AINT ALONE- I HAD 35 FRIENDS WHO I HUNG ON THE CORNER WITH IN PHILLY. 33 of them died.i got 1 friend left, hes well off but wont help out an old friend.
i feel for ya CYNTHIA, i am 57 now.
you sound like a good woman- are you married? i never was- got close several times- nothin but regrets now.
im sorry to read of your experience- i know i aint alone, i never was, but if feels it, especially now!
Damn...and George Kirby went to jail for selling it...irony
Should be saying this about cigarettes!
Yes, James Brown did this, and later did a longer version called Part 2
40 years ago I met the king I was very rich had it all.im a bum today the worst thing you lose is your friends and family. teeth your sharpness respect house car and your health and your mind. STAY AWAY
man i herd that when i was going in and out of destrction.
i am an old man now- 33 of my 35 friends all died of overdose- i aint got but 1 friend left, and only cause n he was leary of needels.
i deserve a break and aint one comin from nobody not even GOD almighty. and ive asked, begged, prayed. i got nothin, yet i was the only good guy on the corner in philly.i deserve a break if you know GOD ask HIM.
wish i were dead with them- got shot- it didnt work, now i just wait in my wooden box
wow that is really deep and dark I hope and pray you will find yourself again and be happy once again
He could've played a hell of an Idi Amin [no offense,Forest Whitaker.]
Where can I find the lyrics to this poem?
+Rand Ly Not sure I understand. .. "Lyrics" to the poem? What does that mean? You mean you want to find the "TEXT" --the words, -- the poem itself. Right?
+Rand Ly www.metrolyrics.com/king-heroin-lyrics-james-brown.html
Rand Ly
You just heard them