He is no hobo. If you are to young to understand what he is saying, maybe that would help. But he is the acknowledged godfather of Rap. He was extremely important in the 70s. He later became addicted to drugs. His poetry and voice of awareness and civil liberties got him banned from radio sometimes. He still continued to write but if you listen, he is taking an opportunity to get the point of view that he has about life.
Gil Scott Heron is a vital part of the fabric woven together which we called the United States. His music was introduced to me in the mid seventies. Only recently had I returned to his zeal. His insight, and more his insights into American society. He championed lost causes, with courage and conviction, and hope! He is more relevant today than any other time in his career.He is still one of a kind. The closest artist who also spoke, and sang with poetic justice.Was Bob Dylan. I was wondering this week how is. Or even if he lived. He is a genuine American icon. The drugs came close to destroying him completely. I am grateful he lives, and is still capable of producing more just music. But you can easily see the toll drugs have had on him. I hope he is happy. If your reading this Gil Scott. Thank you!! What a sad, sad day(for those of us who cherish his message) it will be. When Sir Gil Scott passes on. He opened up many eyes. He belongs in the Hall of Fame.When he was a poet he was at his best. He was a warrior. From Vienna. All the best. And peace. God bless Gil Scott. Again, thanks for posting!! Revolution. Whities on the Moon. Steven.
Was a major influence on Rap. Chuck D acknowledges him as a pioneer. Check out all of his work and the documentary about his life here: ruclips.net/video/sYoQn3iEYBw/видео.html
You are a liar, he was always a heavy drug abuser...he would complain in his songs about people telling him to get off dope. He was not banned for his views, but for his methods which would incite violence against the non-melenated.
@@GeGe-gg3zt Because Bill Callahan (who might be the most brilliant living songwriter) wrote the tune. It's a cover. But, as much as I'm a fan of Callahan (and I'm a huge fan), I actually prefer Gill Scott-Heron's interpretation over the original.
I only heard about Gil Scott-Heron in 2023. I love his music. He is deeply wise, and has clearly experienced a turbulent life of shame, guilt and regret. Yet he still holds his head high. He lives in the present and realises that each day he reborn. No matter far gone you are you can always turn around as many times as needed and begin a new life.
I e-mailed a friend on hearing of Gil Scott Heron's death and realised I was weeping onto my keyboard. I only ever saw him live once (1994) and to this day I maintain I have _never_ seen as musician as fluent in their music.
This song. No matter how low, discouraged, or unforgiveable I may feel, Gil gives me hope for renewal and strength to go on. I hope he is resting well and easy.
a gem. id place this in his top 5 works of all time on lyrics alone. context is everything. juxtaposing what he was dealing at the time close to when he passed makes this a 5/5 to me.
Joe, I know your comment is old but I wanted to reply anyway. I'm 30 and I've been listening to Gil for about ten years now. Some folks think I'm crazy because I'm white and I like his music. However, I think there are lessons--and simply good music to be enjoyed--for people of all kinds. Every time I listen to Gil, I learn something or I get into a philosophical state of mind, and sometimes I just laugh. His lyrics are truly timeless.
My man, Gil Scott is a survivor! He has survived as a black man, a poet, a revolutionary, and an addict. I doubt he really knows how much he has influenced this nation and its art forms. He never got the bling and the fame of modern day artists, but his name is written in the heart of multitudes, May God bless you, brother!
This should've been the single that was released instead of what the record company picked. Poetry in its purest form. It moves the soul and makes you sad and joyous at the same time. Mr. Scott-Heron was a great man who should've gotten more fans because he's simply honest with his work. I will miss him greatly.
What a good song...Sounds like Gil is talking of his own life, No matter how far you go, you can always turn around. Anyone who knows Gil, knows that he's gone through a lot over the years but he's always been able to remain positive and come back from whatevers happened. Good luck Gil. Still my boy after all these years.
Gil Scott Heron will always be new here again each time someone who's never heard of him hears him for the first time. He will come full circle and become new here again.
This is an original piece in it's own right. There is more to an original song than mere words... It's the sound that makes a song original. And this is an original through and through...forever!!!
some powerful, poignant, and more importantly, meaningful shit. no one makes introspective songs like this any longer. or maybe im looking in the wrong place.
I first knew of Gil Scott Heron from a Scottish friend who told me about his dad, Gil Heron (The Black Flash/Arrow)... the first black man to play for Scottish football club Celtic. I've his (Gil Scott Heron) album and thoroughly enjoyed it. Excellent music.
i never met the brothar, but given his circumstances at the time he made the im new here album, im convinced he was trying to help others that were going through what he had been through.
He really brings out a gentle humility in this song. Love how he is shown carrying flowers. Makes me hope that he finally found intimate love in his troubled life after all the love he gave us. He and the band toured almost up til the very end. Many of us may not appreciate the sacrifices they made in their personal lives to do so and give us precious creative work and inspiration. Notice he very rarely ever used the word I altho this song is an exception. May the spirits always protect him.
Remembering listening to “We almost Lost Detroit” with my past van-dwelling “soon to be” fiancée, chain smoking blunts of weed I had snuck thru tsa and some from the wingate campus while gazing at the campus lights all night before a chain of events happened that led me back home. I could surely say, his music remains situational in the state of all situations, knowledge brings much grief but not every single time, and it also brings true happiness and awareness. God bless Gil and his family. God bless and love to all.
Gil has been a standing influence in my life, my father was radical took me n my sis to march with Cesar Chavez in 74-75 on the hwy. 99 frontage rd. We were boycotting grapes n major cooperations not family farms. Good time to live.
Paul, people around the world talk what we need - we should fight together, we need to stand against something. And we talk and talk... Leaders are the people who didn't wait for others and they are doing things instead telling we need to do things. If you can't find leader for your idea, maybe it means you should become one? Maybe there are leaders who are unknown to you, because we all say "we need" instead joining their forces?
I've seen this video so many times today and everytime I burst into tears like a child, I love you Mr Scott-Heron, Im just happy that I had someone like Gil Scott-Heron in my life, an inspiration and he will live on with his timeless work. He is in a better place, God rest your soul.
When I heard this song, first, of his newest album I thought 'wow, maybe Gil's decided to stay with us. I love Gil. Then he died and my heart was broken. I don't think it would have been so bad if I hadn't heard this song. This song gave me hope you see.
What a beautiful song. What a Poet, what a man. Likewise, my heart too was broken on hearing about his death. Listening to such a beauty of a track still gives hope?
paul pelt Yes Paul. In the grand scheme of things, we're all new here. We simple forget, that's our problem. I play this track often. Be well Paul. Happy travels, and thanks for the touch!
I love you Gil. Im only 28 but i hope i 'aint gone too far' i wanna be 'new here again' and find 'the other side'. I love your spirit. Been listening allot to 'hello sunday,hello road' and 'its your world' cause i know you were clean and happy on those songs. With regard to 'hello sunday' i always think of my grandmother when clean.I aint religious and didn't kno you alive but if u have the net just kno 'it would b so much better if we got together' and i understand. Dig your message brother
"turn around, turn around. . .until you come full circle. . . and be new here again". . . .always. . .as long as we're trying to get things right. . . Gil Scott Heron was a prophet himself, while reminding us of the timeless wisdom of prophets before him
This song was on Gil's last album before his death about three years ago. The album's producers chose this song for Gil. Extensive credit was given to Bill Callahan on the album notes, articles, etc....even by Gil in interviews. He said he didn't write the song but he could have because he related to the lyrics so much. There are hundreds of post everywhere about this remake of Bill's great classic.
manne! i figured gil wrote it, as it mirrored his circumstances at the time. not hip to bill callahan but ill have to check him out. is he just a songwriter, or...?
@@brentstevens6228 Singer songwriter. Recorded under the name Smog for many years, now under his own name. Highly recommend catching him live if you get the opportunity.
@@kidsmoked thanks for pointing folks to Bill Callahan, as well, another wonderful poet/musician. What do you think of Gil's performance? To me it is inspired and true to Bill's intention for his song, like an original in its own right. All the best!
This is "God!"... I love this man, through every layer and peel...Forever new, forever old.. forever changing... The cycles of one lifetime..."all things one!".. To be new here,"again"...come full circle, It's the closest thing to the voice of reason, "impossible to forget!"..Turn around, turn around,(softly) turn around...very few can come full circle. "Brilliant man!"
I listened to this Album so many time. This is the voice of experience. You look like this when you've been to the ends of the earth & back, alive to tell the tale. This is how I intend to look & sound when i'm nearing the end of the road: Like me & the world took a long hard journey & I only barely made it back.
gil captured my heart today with this song and with this brave and sincere collection of words. after a huge and tempered life in the u.s.a. or the fight puts you down, or it makes you bigger than anger, and turn your body into a poetic object of your own beliefs.
This makes the hairs on my arms stand up. Ghostly, beautiful, sad and funny. Gil was part of my life, as a fan, for nearly 40 years. If you don't know his work, let him into your life too.
"I'm New Here" I did not become someone different That I did not want to be But I'm new here Will you show me around No matter how far wrong you've gone You know we've turned around Met a woman in a bar Told her I was hard to get to know And near impossible to forget She said I had an ego on me The size of Texas Well I'm new here and I forget Does that mean big or small No matter how far wrong you've gone You know we've turned around And I'm shedding plates like a snake And it may be crazy but I'm The closest thing I have To a voice of reason Turn around, turn around, turn around And you may come full circle And be new here again [x5]
i wish Gil could turn around, turn around, turn around. Last of a dying breed that's for sure. RIP Mr Scott-Heron, thank you for all you wonderful music.
My brother, Gil Scott-Heron, blessed beyond measure. I first met Gil some 20 yrs. ago, spending time reading & writing poetry in his hotel room. Gil was on tour and had recently returned from Europe. For those who don't know, our government exiled Gil for many years because of his political view points. Having followed Gil from his earliest days, I am still in awe of his talents & thoughts. Earlier this yr. my band & I performed with Gil & it was a pleasure to speak with him again. Welcome Home.
yes, you ARE blessed. ive met tons of artists that i like over time: tariq, ahmir, mr render, yoda and rico from ONP, ra, prince paul, kris, kane, caz, hurricane, yz, daddy-o, scratch, blaze, diamond, percee, lib, egon, jay elec, short, dre, eazy, das efx, esg from 3xdope, dana dane, etc etc. i would have really liked to see the brothar gil-scott in concert.
No matter how far wrong you've gone... You can always turn around. If that ain't a life lesson to be held onto for all your days, then there ain't one.
thank you Gil.this song is beautiful and straight talking heartness. and thanks for the bit of assistance you gave Michael while he was alive.it was appreciated.
astonishing piece. gil scott was a crucial figure in american music and poetry for his righteous anger and deep compassion. there will never be another like him. but as he says here, "turn around, you become full circle and be new here again." may you find peace, brother gill scott. om mani padme hum.
The true writer says the unspeakable- and the closer he gets, the more real it becomes. - arthur miller God bless the voice of GSH, for his humor, honest and harmony
No matter how far wrong you've gone... you can always turnaround. I wasn't expecting this... but... I'm hearing God speak to me, at this moment, thru Gil Scott Heron. Thank you, brotha (God Bless). Thank you Holy Spirit. It's time for me to turnaround, turnaround, turnaround...
I was on Pinterest and came across Gil Scott - Heron...looked familiar and the name sounded familiar so I decided to ck out one of his songs (poems)...something about him... and as I listened to this touched my heart...and that smile at the end...I guess I missed a truly amazing musician back in the day...but I will catch up!...moving...soul stirring...wow!
I remember stumbling upon this album by pure accident back when it came out and going for a walk one spring day listening to it and being blown away by the pure emotion on the record.
Saw him perform a few months ago at Yoshi's, never lost a step, and his voice could still carry such a tune like when he was young and sang. The videos don't even do him justice. Was a great night, he spoke so clearly and sang so beautifully it was like he was ageless :) RIP Gil.
very nice! i used to live in the haystax off jackson and santa clara by the 92 SM bridge but i had moved back to the ATL (where im from) by then. that would have been that shhh to see the brothar live. also, my sons mom (who is also deon here from the town (66th and california) is down here too in the A.
He is no hobo. If you are to young to understand what he is saying, maybe that would help. But he is the acknowledged godfather of Rap. He was extremely important in the 70s. He later became addicted to drugs. His poetry and voice of awareness and civil liberties got him banned from radio sometimes. He still continued to write but if you listen, he is taking an opportunity to get the point of view that he has about life.
Gil Scott Heron is a vital part of the fabric woven together which we called the United States. His music was introduced to me in the mid seventies. Only recently had I returned to his zeal. His insight, and more his insights into American society. He championed lost causes, with courage and conviction, and hope! He is more relevant today than any other time in his
career.He is still one of a kind. The closest
artist who also spoke, and sang with poetic justice.Was Bob Dylan. I was wondering this week how is. Or even if he lived. He is a genuine American icon. The drugs came close to destroying him completely. I am grateful he lives, and is still capable of producing more just music. But you can easily see the toll drugs have had on him. I hope he is happy. If your reading this Gil Scott. Thank you!!
What a sad, sad day(for those of us who cherish his message) it will be. When Sir Gil Scott passes on. He opened up many eyes. He belongs in the Hall of Fame.When he was a poet he was at his best.
He was a warrior.
From Vienna. All the best. And peace.
God bless Gil Scott.
Again, thanks for posting!!
Revolution.
Whities on the Moon.
Steven.
I think you've probably had to have of actually lived to understand this,
Only through the struggle do we learn to understand
If you have to explain it they don't deserve it
Was a major influence on Rap. Chuck D acknowledges him as a pioneer. Check out all of his work and the documentary about his life here: ruclips.net/video/sYoQn3iEYBw/видео.html
You are a liar, he was always a heavy drug abuser...he would complain in his songs about people telling him to get off dope. He was not banned for his views, but for his methods which would incite violence against the non-melenated.
"I may be crazy.. but I'm the closest thing I have to a voice of reason." Damn. That's brilliant.
Thanks to Bill Callahan/Smog..
rockdamost hi. Why?
@@GeGe-gg3zt Because Bill Callahan (who might be the most brilliant living songwriter) wrote the tune. It's a cover. But, as much as I'm a fan of Callahan (and I'm a huge fan), I actually prefer Gill Scott-Heron's interpretation over the original.
@@bertdockx This is definitely better.
@@bertdockx BTW, that's Bill Callahan on guitar backing Gil.
I only heard about Gil Scott-Heron in 2023. I love his music. He is deeply wise, and has clearly experienced a turbulent life of shame, guilt and regret.
Yet he still holds his head high.
He lives in the present and realises that each day he reborn. No matter far gone you are you can always turn around as many times as needed and begin a new life.
One of the most influential musicians of my lifetime. Ahead of his time. I wiped away tears upon news of his passing.
I e-mailed a friend on hearing of Gil Scott Heron's death and realised I was weeping onto my keyboard.
I only ever saw him live once (1994) and to this day I maintain I have _never_ seen as musician as fluent in their music.
yes Buddy he's really fantastic✌☻☮
You are so right, a wonderful musician, poet. I doubt we will see anything comparable to GSH again, sadly
same here gary. im pretty sure many of the commenters on here, myself included, would agree with everything youve said.
This song.
No matter how low, discouraged, or unforgiveable I may feel, Gil gives me hope for renewal and strength to go on.
I hope he is resting well and easy.
a gem. id place this in his top 5 works of all time on lyrics alone. context is everything. juxtaposing what he was dealing at the time close to when he passed makes this a 5/5 to me.
@@brentstevens6228 Yes. So much heart in his version of Bill Callahan's song,. That and the video production - a treasure.
Gil was a true Messenger. Been listening to him since he began. Now at 70, I appreciate what he gave us, more and more.You young folk take heed.
I concur. I'm 42. His music is timeless...... I love it...
I concur as well. I'm 27. His music is truth. Pure truth.
Joe, I know your comment is old but I wanted to reply anyway. I'm 30 and I've been listening to Gil for about ten years now. Some folks think I'm crazy because I'm white and I like his music. However, I think there are lessons--and simply good music to be enjoyed--for people of all kinds. Every time I listen to Gil, I learn something or I get into a philosophical state of mind, and sometimes I just laugh. His lyrics are truly timeless.
What are you afraid of?
What are you scared of? Try seeing with those wide open tightly shut eyes and you may see...
My man, Gil Scott is a survivor! He has survived as a black man, a poet, a revolutionary, and an addict. I doubt he really knows how much he has influenced this nation and its art forms. He never got the bling and the fame of modern day artists, but his name is written in the heart of multitudes, May God bless you, brother!
true. indeed.
He receives his bling, don't you worry. ✌️❤️😊
@zpuntitled.1919 just give him a cigarette holder and a pair of golden shades.
This should've been the single that was released instead of what the record company picked. Poetry in its purest form. It moves the soul and makes you sad and joyous at the same time. Mr. Scott-Heron was a great man who should've gotten more fans because he's simply honest with his work. I will miss him greatly.
well put.
What a good song...Sounds like Gil is talking of his own life, No matter how far you go, you can always turn around. Anyone who knows Gil, knows that he's gone through a lot over the years but he's always been able to remain positive and come back from whatevers happened. Good luck Gil. Still my boy after all these years.
you truly get it my man. first comment ive run across that has the bigger 4D understanding of the situation, his past and the lyrics. #salute
He was ❤
Gil Scott Heron will always be new here again each time someone who's never heard of him hears him for the first time. He will come full circle and become new here again.
Just happened to me.... He's amazing.
He's Amazing. Came across him two days ago and i'm amazed.
Awesome! Very well said!
Yes, L James he is!
11soccerforlife I wish I had known about him when he was here but we will keep him alive by appreciating and honoring his legacy.
This is a man who managed his condition and didn't let his condition manage him. Rest my brotha. Here's to a job well done. Cheers!
Straight up truth, man!
Give props to the song writer. Written by another inspiring soul, Bill Callahan.
Agree. Bill's version is also much better than this!
@@caseytins well go write on his fuckin post!
@@kevincraig5311 why is it fuckin and not just ordinary?
@@caseytins nah, this is better imo
@@kevincraig5311 Just stating facts - relax.
He fought for many years and think he realized the fight was coming to an end. Amazing performance
and on the way, he tried to tell others who were doing what he was to leave that hop and yeezy alone. may the most high bless gil scott.
@@brentstevens6228 what do you mean by this ?
Gil is just so peacefull to watch.
And obviously to hear, usually.
He can pull your heart up the throat too.
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Yeah. His songs resonate very deeply.
Wish his was ever so peaceful.
This is an original piece in it's own right. There is more to an original song than mere words... It's the sound that makes a song original. And this is an original through and through...forever!!!
No, Bill Callahan wrote and recorded it. 🙏
some powerful, poignant, and more importantly, meaningful shit. no one makes introspective songs like this any longer. or maybe im looking in the wrong place.
@@brentstevens6228 Bill Callahan is still writing and recording. Might be a good place to look
RIP Gil Scott Heron, got to see him live before he passed and it was a full circle moment for myself, thank you!
I first knew of Gil Scott Heron from a Scottish friend who told me about his dad, Gil Heron (The Black Flash/Arrow)... the first black man to play for Scottish football club Celtic. I've his (Gil Scott Heron) album and thoroughly enjoyed it. Excellent music.
Brother Gil's music fueled a MOVEMENT I was proud to be a part of! Rest In POWER, GSH! Nuff said.
The twinkle is still in his eyes and the smile is still warm and encompassing
Holy crap . This song just made me cry ...and yearn for younger days .
yes i think too so
+Teresa Ott the gd
BrokenTengu99
with the recent events in amerikka...i am in tears too
Tho Gil needs no comparison this reminds me of Leonard Cohen
What a beautiful lyric. You can always turn around and become new here again. The strong words that could save a billion lives.
Bill Callahan wrote and recorded it. 🙏
i never met the brothar, but given his circumstances at the time he made the im new here album, im convinced he was trying to help others that were going through what he had been through.
During these times, the people need this to come back to full circle.
He really brings out a gentle humility in this song. Love how he is shown carrying flowers. Makes me hope that he finally found intimate love in his troubled life after all the love he gave us. He and the band toured almost up til the very end. Many of us may not appreciate the sacrifices they made in their personal lives to do so and give us precious creative work and inspiration. Notice he very rarely ever used the word I altho this song is an exception. May the spirits always protect him.
Remembering listening to “We almost Lost Detroit” with my past van-dwelling “soon to be” fiancée, chain smoking blunts of weed I had snuck thru tsa and some from the wingate campus while gazing at the campus lights all night before a chain of events happened that led me back home. I could surely say, his music remains situational in the state of all situations, knowledge brings much grief but not every single time, and it also brings true happiness and awareness. God bless Gil and his family. God bless and love to all.
Gil you are no longer with us but you live on in our hearts and minds. Your voice is greatly missed in the world. RIP
And I will always have your music and messages in my heart
what a song theres no mistakin this man its like hes doin it for fun again but he still got it...............dnt think it ever left him
"No matter how far wrong you've gone, you can always turn around"... that's the sort of insight only someone who has truly lived can possess.
facts!
I could listen to this allday,I've only just discovered it today but have listened to it many times already.
Gil has been a standing influence in my life, my father was radical took me n my sis to march with Cesar Chavez in 74-75 on the hwy. 99 frontage rd. We were boycotting grapes n major cooperations not family farms. Good time to live.
John Rodarte wish I had been in that era. I don't like this one...
We need actual leadership, boycotts and marches more than ever
Paul, people around the world talk what we need - we should fight together, we need to stand against something. And we talk and talk... Leaders are the people who didn't wait for others and they are doing things instead telling we need to do things. If you can't find leader for your idea, maybe it means you should become one? Maybe there are leaders who are unknown to you, because we all say "we need" instead joining their forces?
John Rodarte “si se puede”👍🏾
🙏👑✊🏽🙌 was also around the boycotts, my mother worked with cesar was blessed by his presence.
Gil was an urban musical poet prophet , bless you and thank you for visiting this planet ...namaste!
We will miss you, another excellent artist gone to glory. RIP my brotha!!
Mr Gill Scot Heron. How Beautiful , Your Hope for all Humanity/Your voice brings JOY,LIGHT
This video. his voice. his journey is our story.
such a cultural hero!
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He was a genius. His songs really resonate with me.
I consider it a love potion, a magic spell for each and everyone of us. :-) ...musician and magician simultaneously. One Love dear ones!! :-)
Mariette immaculate right
...you are New Here Again,tnx for your music,it's your full circle
RIP Gill
I've seen this video so many times today and everytime I burst into tears like a child, I love you Mr Scott-Heron, Im just happy that I had someone like Gil Scott-Heron in my life, an inspiration and he will live on with his timeless work. He is in a better place, God rest your soul.
Why don't we recognize greatness until greatness is dead and gone?
privileged to have been alive at the same time as Gil, this man will be talked about and listened to for generations to come. RIP
When I heard this song, first, of his newest album I thought 'wow, maybe Gil's decided to stay with us. I love Gil. Then he died and my heart was broken. I don't think it would have been so bad if I hadn't heard this song. This song gave me hope you see.
What a beautiful song. What a Poet, what a man. Likewise, my heart too was broken on hearing about his death. Listening to such a beauty of a track still gives hope?
It reminds me of heaven, "I'm new here, can you show me around".
paul pelt Yes Paul. In the grand scheme of things, we're all new here. We simple forget, that's our problem. I play this track often. Be well Paul. Happy travels, and thanks for the touch!
Paul, I think he knew, and maybe was preparing himself AND us. Maybe that was the first question he asked God :) #Hopeful
Yeah
I find this powerful and painful but ultimately uplifting even if it rips my heart out..
Love this side of gil..i want to hug him!!
I love you Gil. Im only 28 but i hope i 'aint gone too far' i wanna be 'new here again' and find 'the other side'. I love your spirit. Been listening allot to 'hello sunday,hello road' and 'its your world' cause i know you were clean and happy on those songs. With regard to 'hello sunday' i always think of my grandmother when clean.I aint religious and didn't kno you alive but if u have the net just kno 'it would b so much better if we got together' and i understand. Dig your message brother
Thank you for everything Gil...we will hold you in our hearts
"turn around, turn around. . .until you come full circle. . . and be new here again". . . .always. . .as long as we're trying to get things right. . . Gil Scott Heron was a prophet himself, while reminding us of the timeless wisdom of prophets before him
This song was on Gil's last album before his death about three years ago. The album's producers chose this song for Gil. Extensive credit was given to Bill Callahan on the album notes, articles, etc....even by Gil in interviews. He said he didn't write the song but he could have because he related to the lyrics so much. There are hundreds of post everywhere about this remake of Bill's great classic.
manne! i figured gil wrote it, as it mirrored his circumstances at the time. not hip to bill callahan but ill have to check him out. is he just a songwriter, or...?
@@brentstevens6228 Singer songwriter. Recorded under the name Smog for many years, now under his own name. Highly recommend catching him live if you get the opportunity.
Perfect diction, inflection, and poise!! Gill I wish you could show me around ♥️♥️
I saw him a couple of times in Paris.. and I am still mesmerized, thank you so very much for your love, for your words and for your poetry, One Love!
Bill Callahan wrote and recorded this song. 🙏
@@kidsmoked thanks for pointing folks to Bill Callahan, as well, another wonderful poet/musician. What do you think of Gil's performance? To me it is inspired and true to Bill's intention for his song, like an original in its own right. All the best!
you are alive in your music!... you are of the immortal ones!
inspiring for poets like me... fitting word and music together in original ways that mix and marry poetry and song... love this guy.
yeah. Great BILL CALLAHAN song.
This is my favourite from Gil, it's very well done. His voice rings clear and true with simple accompaniment. The message couldn't be more profound.
This is "God!"... I love this man, through every layer and peel...Forever new, forever old.. forever changing... The cycles of one lifetime..."all things one!"..
To be new here,"again"...come full circle, It's the closest thing to the voice of reason, "impossible to forget!"..Turn around, turn around,(softly) turn around...very few can come full circle. "Brilliant man!"
I listened to this Album so many time. This is the voice of experience. You look like this when you've been to the ends of the earth & back, alive to tell the tale. This is how I intend to look & sound when i'm nearing the end of the road: Like me & the world took a long hard journey & I only barely made it back.
He is telling us, and helping us "Turnaround."
I feel it man...
I can't believe Gil is gone after recently finding out about him...
We the country need to hear more of Gil Scott-Heron right now and always.
gil captured my heart today with this song
and with this brave and sincere collection of words.
after a huge and tempered life in the u.s.a.
or the fight puts you down,
or it makes you bigger than anger,
and turn your body into
a poetic
object
of your own beliefs.
Just occasionally you stumble across something on here that stops you in your tracks... this is just stopped me in mine. Stunning.
This makes the hairs on my arms stand up. Ghostly, beautiful, sad and funny.
Gil was part of my life, as a fan, for nearly 40 years. If you don't know his work, let him into your life too.
super powerful for sure. damn.
What a song, what a voice! incredible.... what a loss
The man is a saint.
Scrolling down ruins this song, but just remember, no matter how far you've gone... You can always turn around.
Love this guy still. Real brother. R. I. P. Gill Scott Heron. Poet. Visionary. Artist .
The man is gone but his message lives on, now more than ever. RIP my beautiful poet
The lyrics are so simple but strike a cord in your heart. His story is so manys story, and he paid an ultimate price to make us listen.
One of THE Best folks singers\poets EVER!!! I’m so blessed to know about Gil Scott Heron!!! His music installs a BS filter to your ears.
"I'm New Here"
I did not become someone different
That I did not want to be
But I'm new here
Will you show me around
No matter how far wrong you've gone
You know we've turned around
Met a woman in a bar
Told her I was hard to get to know
And near impossible to forget
She said I had an ego on me
The size of Texas
Well I'm new here and I forget
Does that mean big or small
No matter how far wrong you've gone
You know we've turned around
And I'm shedding plates like a snake
And it may be crazy but I'm
The closest thing I have
To a voice of reason
Turn around, turn around, turn around
And you may come full circle
And be new here again
[x5]
this is wrong
The New Minimalist What do you mean and what is wrong?
Djimt Cie No matter how far wrong you've gone
'You can always turn around`
Important difference.
The New Minimalist sorry but i undrestand : "You know we've turned around" !
Djimt Cie No I don't think so. 'You can always turn around' has a much stronger meaning.
I was lucky enough to see him in Fresno State University in the 80s. Admired his work then and still do. You rest my Brother!!!
The beauty of this song is that the older you get, the more meaningful it becomes
i wish Gil could turn around, turn around, turn around. Last of a dying breed that's for sure. RIP Mr Scott-Heron, thank you for all you wonderful music.
My brother, Gil Scott-Heron, blessed beyond measure. I first met Gil some 20 yrs. ago, spending time reading & writing poetry in his hotel room. Gil was on tour and had recently returned from Europe. For those who don't know, our government exiled Gil for many years because of his political view points. Having followed Gil from his earliest days, I am still in awe of his talents & thoughts. Earlier this yr. my band & I performed with Gil & it was a pleasure to speak with him again. Welcome Home.
yes, you ARE blessed. ive met tons of artists that i like over time: tariq, ahmir, mr render, yoda and rico from ONP, ra, prince paul, kris, kane, caz, hurricane, yz, daddy-o, scratch, blaze, diamond, percee, lib, egon, jay elec, short, dre, eazy, das efx, esg from 3xdope, dana dane, etc etc. i would have really liked to see the brothar gil-scott in concert.
Gil is an Icon!I had the pleasure of meeting him-- when I was young.❤
When you are this creative and full of life forces that is put upon you. This is what it will produce madness of brilliance...........
No matter how far wrong you've gone...
You can always turn around.
If that ain't a life lesson to be held onto for all your days, then there ain't one.
Beautiful song, beautifully delivered, I wish more rappers would take their cue from poets like Gil, I'll miss him
god be with you my friend .. you open up alot of avenue for all race of people with your
music. peace be with you
thank you Gil.this song is beautiful and straight talking heartness. and thanks for the bit of assistance you gave Michael while he was alive.it was appreciated.
i dont know who michael is but hopefully he came full circle.
astonishing piece. gil scott was a crucial figure in american music and poetry for his righteous anger and deep compassion. there will never be another like him. but as he says here, "turn around, you become full circle and be new here again." may you find peace, brother gill scott. om mani padme hum.
Gil I did not knew you, but your lyrics touch my soul deeply. The train picked you up, but your spirit stayede with many. Love from Mexico
Henrik Horndrup beautifully said❤️
These particular words are Bill Callahan's.
The sound of his voice COMMANDS to be heard. Wow!!! R.I.P. King
The true writer says the unspeakable- and the closer he gets, the more real it becomes. - arthur miller
God bless the voice of GSH, for his humor, honest and harmony
Pure Music and Pure Soul
this is one of his best songs, it's very deep and amazing 👏
FACTS!
No matter how far wrong you've gone... you can always turnaround.
I wasn't expecting this... but... I'm hearing God speak to me, at this moment, thru Gil Scott Heron. Thank you, brotha (God Bless). Thank you Holy Spirit.
It's time for me to turnaround, turnaround, turnaround...
I was on Pinterest and came across Gil Scott - Heron...looked familiar and the name sounded familiar so I decided to ck out one of his songs (poems)...something about him... and as I listened to this touched my heart...and that smile at the end...I guess I missed a truly amazing musician back in the day...but I will catch up!...moving...soul stirring...wow!
Ah yes, that smile. And the oh so direct and open gaze, I could swear he was looking directly at me, and me alone.
bumble bee same
I remember stumbling upon this album by pure accident back when it came out and going for a walk one spring day listening to it and being blown away by the pure emotion on the record.
I'm new here too. Today is a wonderful day!
Jacqueline W 🙏❤️
Classy, smooth, perfect 👍
RIP Gil Scott-Heron.
This is a wonderful version of a Bill Callahan song.
“No matter how far you’re gone, you can still turn around” GREAT!!!!
Gil one of the most important voices of this century, Gil was the voice of the people
Sometime when I feel down I come listen to this version and Gil soothes my tortured soul.
A beautiful song from a beautiful soul.
Gil Scott-Heron is a legend! Love his music!
Saw him perform a few months ago at Yoshi's, never lost a step, and his voice could still carry such a tune like when he was young and sang. The videos don't even do him justice. Was a great night, he spoke so clearly and sang so beautifully it was like he was ageless :) RIP Gil.
very nice! i used to live in the haystax off jackson and santa clara by the 92 SM bridge but i had moved back to the ATL (where im from) by then. that would have been that shhh to see the brothar live. also, my sons mom (who is also deon here from the town (66th and california) is down here too in the A.
Superb song and great creative artist that I am just discovering - RIP
Oh man. Gil. Thank you for everything, man
My brother Gil, you taught me so much and I miss you.
this guy is next level...what a man...
Foe brought me straight here, and I Love It!❤
I loved it...pure genius!
john prine'esque. and to me that is a world sized compliment, sir. soul for days
makes me cry so hard i need this!
That's how "On Coming From A Broken Home" does me...
How can people not like this, wonderful sound.