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.
This song means so much to me. I understood what he was trying to say in 1980...but now in 2013, I truly feel what he meant. To all the younger listeners out there, please listen, watch and pray. It's going to be so much harder for your generation than it was for mine(The Baby Boomers)
Thanks, This song has been in my head since I sold records at Sunrise, a headshop in Beaumont, TX in 1980. My copy was stolen from me by an escaped murderer who kidnapped me in Savannah in 1987. Been lookin for it ever since.
Thanks for your courage to write the words that you wrote at the time you wrote them and for challenging the consciousness of this nation and others. May you rest in peace brotha.
man this is insane!!! i love gil scott heron tunes so much rasta!! always representin paix!!! paix 2 the man who posted it!!! represent!!!!!!! rebel music i say the revolution will not be televised yes i!!!!!!!!!!!! seeeeeeeeeen . . .
God will continue to look out for the children! Have mercy and Halleluyaah! RIP Gil Scott heron! I know you are sitting at the foot of God at his Throne.
really good thanks for uploading it and bringing back some old memories.... my dad says replaced this album several times amd would give anything for a CD version...
@texo. Its the most uplifting thing i´ve read in a long time. Ure a good human with a good spirit and mind. Keep that up and spread ur energy around.. Ure most definately wanted in this universe ♥
For those who want to hear this music again, all you have to do is go to your nearest record store, and order it. Just ask to order Gil Scott Heron's album entitled "1980."
wow. i feel the pain of what he's saying here - i was born in 1973 and remember the feeling i had right through my teens of being born into the wrong generation and the irritation at my parents ignorance, that they hadn't been part of the magic when it was happening... and here we are 2009 - time playing all its tricks with our minds and some day we all x over captured by the dream machine, wake up wonder what it means...
I first heard this on "The Quiet Storm" in D.C. when it was released, and unfortunately has not been part of the Gil Scott-Heron transfer to CD so far. Thanks for the memories.Check out the documentary/music video from Netflix -it captures a moment in time.Peace..Out!
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.
I feel bad because I didn`t hear about this dude until Friday. For some reason when I heard that they called him street poet, I automtically thought; "The Last Poets", but I was wrong.
texo214716: We really live in strange times, like letherden said. Just play the game along, it's all a game, man. More and more people are getting conscious. Actually what the most important is the individual. That's all about it.
The robot mayor is there to shake your hand But he ain't never seen himself no earth man Heard a funny word he just don't understand But he hope that it don't mean you need a piece of land
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!
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.
This song means so much to me. I understood what he was trying to say in 1980...but now in 2013, I truly feel what he meant. To all the younger listeners out there, please listen, watch and pray. It's going to be so much harder for your generation than it was for mine(The Baby Boomers)
A wonderful song from him! R.I.Power! I like that.
I first heard this beat from 2Pac's "Ready 4 Whatever" and was always fascinated by it. Thanks for the upload.
bwilliams you are awesome thanks for posting all these great songs
awesome album i remember htis coming out on vinyl .sounds as fresh as that day RIP my friend
you can't say one type of music is more valuable than another.
Thanks, This song has been in my head since I sold records at Sunrise, a headshop in Beaumont, TX in 1980. My copy was stolen from me by an escaped murderer who kidnapped me in Savannah in 1987. Been lookin for it ever since.
Damn that's crazy. At least he had good taste in music 🎶
Thanks for your courage to write the words that you wrote at the time you wrote them and for challenging the consciousness of this nation and others. May you rest in peace brotha.
man this is insane!!! i love gil scott heron tunes so much rasta!! always representin paix!!! paix 2 the man who posted it!!! represent!!!!!!! rebel music i say the revolution will not be televised yes i!!!!!!!!!!!! seeeeeeeeeen . . .
GREW UP ON THIS MUSIQ ................................WHERE DID IT GOOOOOO
This is incredible...
Somebody knows something about GSH! I am glad to see this is posted.
God will continue to look out for the children! Have mercy and Halleluyaah! RIP Gil Scott heron! I know you are sitting at the foot of God at his Throne.
really good thanks for uploading it and bringing back some old memories....
my dad says replaced this album several times amd would give anything for a CD version...
your dad can simply listen to it on youtube by googling.
rest in powerful peace you shooting star it hurts to miss you now...
@texo. Its the most uplifting thing i´ve read in a long time. Ure a good human with a good spirit and mind. Keep that up and spread ur energy around.. Ure most definately wanted in this universe ♥
GIL SCOTT HERON, ITS TIME FOR YOU TO TOUCH THE WORLD EVEN HARDER NOW THAT YOU HAVE MADE THAT TRANSITION.
stand firm brothaz n sistaz... eternal gil scott heron!
cool artist I wish I had a chance to meet him
For those who want to hear this music again, all you have to do is go to your nearest record store, and order it. Just ask to order Gil Scott Heron's album entitled "1980."
wow. i feel the pain of what he's saying here - i was born in 1973 and remember the feeling i had right through my teens of being born into the wrong generation and the irritation at my parents ignorance, that they hadn't been part of the magic when it was happening... and here we are 2009 - time playing all its tricks with our minds and some day we all x over captured by the dream machine, wake up wonder what it means...
2pac Ready 4 whateva
YO bwilliams33374 ! love the visuals. tnx
@afrocentralcity Great huh? I looked at a list of songs 2Pac sampled, and there was so many great songs from the 70's & 80's
I first heard this on "The Quiet Storm" in D.C. when it was released, and unfortunately has not been part of the Gil Scott-Heron transfer to CD so far.
Thanks for the memories.Check out the documentary/music video from Netflix -it captures a moment in time.Peace..Out!
The last time Gil & Brian collabed. Sadly they never spoke again for 14 yrs
and the community - honour the individual in the community strengthen the community we can do nothing alone. peace.
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.
I agree.
what song did pac sample this on?
Ready 4 Whatever
"Ready 4 Whatever" was the song Pac used this sample.
tupac sampled this beat for Ready 4 Whatever
Thirty years ago. Can U believe it? smh.
2pac's Ready for Whatever sample classic!!
I feel bad because I didn`t hear about this dude until Friday. For some reason when I heard that they called him street poet, I automtically thought; "The Last Poets", but I was wrong.
sad how the mssg is distorted when sampled by pac
They were from different eras..
Yea, gimme dat!
@letherden Amen!
Ready 4 Whatever!
2Pac - Ready 4 Whatever
Nice Marantz 6300
@texo214716 I'm 19 & I agree
texo214716:
We really live in strange times, like letherden said. Just play the game along, it's all a game, man. More and more people are getting conscious.
Actually what the most important is the individual. That's all about it.
woah! 2pac sampled this
Brother put it down.
there aint even no way back to 2000
The robot mayor is there to shake your hand
But he ain't never seen himself no earth man
Heard a funny word he just don't understand
But he hope that it don't mean you need a piece of land
that's the line for today
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!
Er, I'm lost.
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Gil is as relevant in 2023 as in all his earlier work. Nobody rivals his lyrics and sound
2pac took this sample!