Gil Scott-Heron, Winter In America, Central Park Summerstage, NYC 6-27-10 (HD)

[@gregorypair9363]

I first saw Gil in 1972 0n Long Island ,NY at a club called My Father's Place...great show, even brought Gil a drink and he said "thanks youngblood". Made my night.....fast foward to 2002.... Gil incarserated in Queensboro Correctional facility, where I worked as a corrections officer. Many nights of good, real conversation which I will not reveal. 2003, breakout concert at SOB's in Manhattan,NY. a good show. I remember thinking " Gil's back". Such a heavy, bueatiful, smart and kind brother!! Next news....Gil Scot-Heron passed away.....a very, very sad day.....R.I.P.....Gil's music and poems have been with me from a young man to present, a senior citizen.

[@americanamusica13]

Amazing. I appreciate you sharing that ..and all I can say is…”thanks Youngblood” 🙏

[@kylegarshott1321]

Thank you for the story, his music will forever be with us

[@haroldwalton932]

beautifully expressed...

[@gidgethrobowski3860]

Hey, Brotha, thank you, for telling your story of Gil Scott Heron. I would have given anything to have met him. This man was so phenomenally brilliant, intelligent, compassionate, and a great musical artist and songwriter. I loved him. Every time I listen to Winter in America I start to cry because I realize not much has changed within his gifted insight. songs. But, I'm always hopeful. God bless you. Shalom from Gidget

[@Guitfiddlejase]

God Bless Gil.. God Bless You Sir.

[@sylviagruber4466]

He had winter in his life, but brought summer into minds, more of that spirit is needed today

[@thomasleclair7418]

,,,,,,very well stated.......

[@dukebanks3927]

WELL SAID

[@williamperson5848]

Sylvia you are a poet yourself, well said

[@lakeisharobinson2132]

Well said indeed! 💓

[@MrMcBrainiac]

We need his wit and talent more than ever now. I often wonder what he would say about the clown show we have today. It's a lot worse than a grade B movie.

[@richardmbowman]

Gil Scott Heron.....One of America's greatest poets....living or dead.

[@davidhardy6559]

RIP, Gil, from an old white guy 'Nam vet, who knew/knows all about The Bottle and Home being where the Hatred is. Miss ya, man.

[@kezzer2]

+David Hardy Unusual comment,like it. Hope your well Brother. Gill was a Legend.

[@mizpahboy7513]

+David Hardy From one vet to another....I feel you... peace go with you my brother

[@HolyBison]

+David Hardy RIP from another old white guy. I miss him too!

[@kezzer2]

+Rob Moitoza I saw.....we aint old..............we are the wise ones Brother.

[@HolyBison]

+Kieran darragh Well, I'm doin' my best. Thanks, Kleran!

[@tiddlebop7277]

He never lost his voice and its ability to tell a story through song. May his troubled soul finally be at much deserved rest.

[@williampscott3539]

Gil did a concert at my high school Roosevelt Jr Sr High School NY back in 1974! R.I.P MY BROTHER YOUR MUSIC WILL LIVE FOEREVER

[@stevieashley9871]

William P Scott wish I could've met him,a rare type.

[@masonmoore2203]

William P Scott sex ok think you

[@Nicole-pe9cy]

🤗🤗🤗Rest In Power.

[@defmaster88]

This footage is priceless!!!!! Gil Scott-Heron, the Fender Rhodes, his vocal & his spoken word..... 👍👍👍👍👍

[@boogiedownbronx73]

+ERIC EPPS I was there...he later also performed at the Marcus Garvey park in Harlem which was extra special because that's where his first album was made there.

[@defmaster88]

Cool!

[@Adamfront]

Priceless is the word.

[@Cass99k]

ERIC EPPS pure gold

[@TheBlueskyson]

Eric Epps

[@Nuttso88]

That spoken word blew my mind. This song changed the way I look at seasons and time

[@mariposa9877]

Can't stop listening to this man over and over again.

[@WendellJones]

Thank you! I first saw Gil in 1973 as a student at Texas Southern University in Houston. Not many people in Texas was aware of this amazing Griot and his amazingly ability to articulate the social issues we faced in the early 70’s. Gil had a profound impact on me and I was a devoted fan until he died! R.I.P. brother Gil!!!

[@potaris]

who cares about the quality of the video when the music is originally good, pure soul and timeless. Thank's for the post, the show was exactly 11 months before he died. R.I.P master.

[@wk4max]

saw him in liverpool,uk [ 90s] he was sick- only did the best 45 mins ihave ever seen in my LIFE! the dignity of the man- the mind of the man - the modesty of the man--- i KNOW you people understand.. im NOT on my own - im free great god almighty free at last!PEACE TO ALL GILL SCOTT FANS-and most importantly PEACE!

[@Spiralreiki]

when i finally got it together to get a ticket to see Gil Scott Heron live was too late! Nevertheless I've a lovely memory of briefly meeting him outside the Jazz Cafe in Camden. He was smiling and said hiya sweetheart, how you're doin? and I'm like heya Gil, doing alright and I remember his smile and warm human heart, a beautiful heart

[@markbrooks4471]

A troubled life but a national treasure. Winter in America Indeed. Where is Gil when we need him the most?

[@MrMcBrainiac]

Exactly. You know we need him now

[@crh7742]

Wonderful footage of a legend. I love the way he talks and sings - the original rapper..

[@kimominton8351]

We're lucky to have had him for awhile. Thanks for posting this.

[@mariposa9877]

Extraordinary singer and poet. I've listened to his song so often and never became tired of them.

[@fartie9]

has to be one of my favorite versions. the idea of thinking of seasons in the way he has described has allowed me to look at them differently.

[@3DDoor]

Amazing performance of this song, with a great soulful introduction. Thanks very much for sharing it!

[@Adamfront]

Thank you Gil. It's winter in America again.

[@Circuit7Active]

Possibly a nuclear winter coming

[@hassanabdullah5023]

No doubt

[@kixr1]

Winter is here..

[@fionabattrum7395]

First time listening for me. I have got Soul goosebumps

[@wazup269]

So glad you posted it extplay this is classic, just to see and hear this beautiful brother. is a cherish moment. thanks for posting

[@Dubailand1555]

That was beautiful, I was lucky I got to see him many times back in the 70's and he was all that. Thank you for your comment on your meeting a giant. May our brother RIP!!

[@jamesgriffin7200]

Just finished reading Gil Scott-Heron's memoir "The Last Holiday." This is a must read if you really want to know the man Gil. This was one brilliant brother! But you be the judge for yourself. Buy the book and you will have trouble putting it down. I loved his music and his views, but learning how they came to be was most interesting. We lost a brilliant, black mind when he passed away. Peace go with you brother.

[@iasoRecords]

Thanks for sharing. I've seen few videos that capture Gil's magic. Right to the end he gave what he had.

[@johnr5094]

Watched him in jazz cafe London 98/99 That freestyle poetical genius he has to make a joke a classic with a serious tip . Ain’t any better

[@brianpaschal5430]

His talents was and still are and will forever remain amazing, legendary, and unique. I love Gil Scott Heron because he had a style and charisma unique to everyone and beyond most, a true musical prodigy and genius. Real talk. Seriously. Thanks Extplay because I really appreciate it and I wish that they made some albums of him live in concert like this because seriously and truthfully it would be great.

[@wk4max]

i was lucky enough to see you once in liverpool, you taught me so much with your poetry/music i loved you man , we will miss you gil, love and peace, max liverpoolxxx

[@lulethacheatham7657]

RIP BROTHER GIL, I AM GLAD I SAW YOU PERFORMED MANY TIMES DURING YOUR SEASON

[@bamberwales]

This one makes so much sense right now.

[@snowstorm1956]

That's ok, we'll take him anyway you wanna give him to us.Brilliant, love ya Gil.. Glad you posted it.Thanks..

[@gryprrs1000]

Gil, you are a legend my dear friend, you tried to end the struggle through your talent and poetry, but your words will be heard my friend!!!!!!

[@Cass99k]

his voice is too much perfect

[@gunz18]

IM SO MAD HES NOT ALIVE SO I COULD MEET HIM RIP HERON

[@Cass99k]

my god i wish i was there...this man was a walking bless

[@rubylovesmith]

We love you brother Gil. Blessed to have been in his presence several times. He weaves the stories of my people of my time. The greatest poet, artist and song writer! Truth teller like no other. Rest in perfect peace my brotha

[@empresscphillips4082]

The man is a Phenomenal thinker and Poet. His voice grabs me in a naughty yet one of a kind way that makes me WANT to listen. I absolutely love him.

[@blazinchalice]

More people need to see this. Gone too soon, Gil.

[@rustylove9685]

Thank you for this priceless footage! ✊🏾

[@debbiewilliams151]

THANK YOU for posting. I have loved this man's poetry, music and struggle--his essence since I wondered upon him via 'Brown-eyed Girl.' I've consumed everything he's done between then and now. I had the pleasure of seeing him at Bimbo's in San Francisco in 1985 and I sat front and center so close to him @ the piano that I could see the sweat on his brow. I miss his spirit.

[@detoriasmith6146]

I love Gil!! I met him once. R.I.P. A true Poet.

[@mizrae]

I thank you for this...I was so sad at his death...He was the godfather of hip hop. And...oh, soo much more.

[@hueylove6785]

Gil is my dude. Serious original. ICON in my book. Love this man.

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

many thnaks for good vibrations!!

[@kezzer2]

Thankyou for the find and post.RIP Gill.

[@ariesgirl54ify]

Thank you sooo much, I believe I heard this was his last live performance...Don't know if it's true, but it's still GOLD! He hadn't lost his ability to captivate...

[@ariesgirl54ify]

You said exactly what I was thinking AND feeling! Thank you...

[@rondvue2129]

Thank you for sharing this, what a profound statement for this season 2020

[@Rhythmicons]

Please don't ever pull this video down. This moves me every time.

[@seanpico4714]

I miss Gil so much :'(

[@techmove5007]

me too

[@bustabass9025]

The original urban troubadour. Your message is still relevant, your impact still felt, your spirit is still alive, even though your voice is stilled. Rest in peace my brother. 🪘🪘🥁🥁

[@LucasG-qq3ku]

His words mean so much, beautiful stories and meanings behind every line

[@ericrohrbaugh2713]

Shaking video aside. . . Thanks for posting it. GSH. . . . One of my favorites on a Fender Rhodes. . . . . and the man is pure soul. Love his voice and messages.

[@masahiroshimizu7117]

Magic person, soul, singer, poet, voice, stile and all the things you can imagine..

[@yvetteshipman8435]

thanks for posting. the shakiness is part of the whole experience. i had the pleasure of meeting Brother Gil Scott-Heron several times. each meeting brought tears of joy and tears of sadness. he's a god for sure. his music brings me back to self every. single. time.

[@ladyofak8584]

Just beautiful Love him

[@4real73]

Thank you so very very much for sharing this; seeing as how you almost didn't! Thank God for Jesus! The Spirit moved you to share. Glad you obeyed & shared the Genius of Gil❄❄❄🎁🤷🏿‍♀️💥

[@hoirecords]

Thank you. Miss this man terribly.

[@ServerAdd]

I hope people understand how blessed are those that saw him Live, on every video or song there are comments saying 'wish i could hear him sing see him on a concert live' and me im one of those people.

[@YariSoul3604]

The revolution will not be televised. Gil Scott Heron ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@KerryLondon-gp1rz]

CN Prepper YT Channel and NY Prepper YT Channel.. agenda Free TV YT Channel 🌐🗝️ Wakey Wakey 🚀💥🇺🇸👄🚬

[@garywyatt2560]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[@mariannefurman1923]

Thanks for posting,have loved this man and his music since the beginning,so sorry their will be no new things to come.

[@jamesbaker386]

Truly aborn messenger that the world has lost God bless you Gil Scott-Heron it's winter in America

[@artlifealways...]

Blessings... artlife always i2f the artist... one love...r.i.p to one of the greatest

[@timrustige7175]

Still loving this video...2022 Nearly summertime...

[@jameshamilton5691]

I Am So Lucky I Got To See Him Before He Left Us. Great Artist , Poet, And Ofcourse Great Message.

[@2KGrind09]

reading "Pieces of a man" right now but been a fan since I 1st heard "The Revolution...." as a kid. Thank you for this upload

[@chriscollins570]

Remember this song from 1974 on WHUR (Pioneering Howard U in WDC station)! Thank you for this art and soul!

[@whitneymacdonald4396]

Priceless piece of video. Words that weren't heard enough. Still need to be heard. Thanks so much for the post.

[@joanietaylor-mitchell8559]

I Love this version..It's Winter in America Los Angeles California Rona Season 2021 August

[@music-xr4co]

rip Gil...the main reason i got into poetry..i feel this man every time i get a glint, hint or heaven sent idea, thought or feeling that i might write..thanks Gil..

[@justicemuhammad2631]

Bro. Gill Scott Heron's music helped me through some of my toughest times in my life. The early nineties I played that spirits album until the wax melted those songs will resonate in my soul for eternity

[@Gregory_TheWatchman]

And here we are with Winter in America again...Unfortunately, this one is here to stay no matter how hot it gets. Pray and Worry Less! Shalom!

[@FabioFerriCiccio]

Grazie Amico Extplay. Comrade Gil Scott Heron is forever in our red Springtime. Also here in Rome, Italy. Forever. And Ever... ;) Thank you friend.

[@clementineswift772]

extplay THANK YOU FOR POSTING!!!!!

[@raymondraliffjr.2509]

I absolutely love this 💘💘💘💘💘

[@timrustige7175]

Thanks for posting. This is a great video.

[@paulajordan8113]

glad you posted this, blessed love ♥♡

[@jeffreywilson1514]

One of the pioneers,groundbreaking artist of all time.Grew up on his music.Icon,mr.Soul, genius consciousness of our struggle and truth.One of the founding fathers in word play and deep clever thought.He lives...Peace#25

[@marcfloyd3365]

Unforgotten, a true poet!

[@TheSpiritOfLight]

i can't believe what i have missed, on that day, i was living like 2 blocks away.. and i have passed by, without even knowing what and who was playing on that day.. i have missed watching performing an absolute voice and songwriting legent america has produced in the 1970, as of 2018 and as i recall it now, i will regret it for the rest of my life and in the deepest of my heart for not having attended the live performance that was played by Heron on that day in nyc central park. ;(

[@Jj-fr6rj]

Shaky or not we appreciate this. I wish someone would do a movie on his life. I think some young people are missing out on this history.

[@janishall4711]

I just loved him so sad. Have his last CD.

[@araya52]

I loved his music, I loved his poetry, I loved him...gone too soon. He is magic !! Rest in Peace Warrior!

[@ericakamara2904]

Linda Simms Old classic music brought me here. I’m glad I did..This is beautiful indeed🖤

[@coolmanjt]

Thank you for posting! This wordsmith visionary left way to soon and he is truly missed.

[@carmens.2474]

thank you for posting this

[@barbaramorgan5616]

A great loss. No one like him. he didn't get the fame of stevie wonder or lionel richie, but he by far surpassed them in many ways.R.I.P. Gil, you're the man and always will be. B.Davis

[@marvinhagler4721]

I'm so glad I got to see BIG BROTHER.. GIL SCOTT.. before he went HOME..at home at.. Blues Alley. in DC

[@laurencemarcus60]

Me too but at Kilimanjaro nightclub. Indeed he is so missed but treasured memories for those who saw him.

[@marvinhagler4721]

@@laurencemarcus60 EXACTLY

[@marialissa11]

It breaks my heart that he is gone in body. I know his spirit is always here. I always think about him and pray that he was happy and knew what a genius he was.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Crack cocaine

[@DN-zc8ss]

Exactly 13 months later he passed away, rest in paradise Gil.

[@timmccarthy3034]

so cool THANKS SO MUCH for posting....

[@flowamor]

NOVEMBER 17, 2020 THE WORLD IS ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU

[@duanegoin5512]

Great Performance Uncle Scottie. A Legend From the ❤️ Heart. See you in Heaven with Jesus. Our Lord and Savior 😂❣️

[@UpstateIndependent]

So prescient. I am a 67 yr old female and own his 1974 version with Brian Jackson. Love this man for decades. Buckle up America. 💙

[@michaellasleysr.2232]

I love it no matter how it looks, First real rapper.

[@cw9752]

Thank you for posting this Rare footage of an African American legend...

[@philrdurham]

good audio, seen Gil several times always great

[@MannyBriseno]

man o man.................. touched me right where it feels.

[@Abena226]

That winter Gil in 2023 has become a blizzard...✊🏿✊🏿🔥🔥

[@MDOOMBot]

My favorite artist of all time. Rip

[@closebits]

gods bless him. He is so stoned here! But it allowed him to speak the truth. Nobody else. Long live Gil-Scott Heron!!! This genius.

[@MissDeborahSunshine]

My heart aches for Gil's passing. A pure and unique talent gone too soon. And so prophetic - it sure is winter in America.

[@stuartandann1061]

I remember seeing Gill in Aberdeen prior to the end of apartheid. His rendition of Johannesburg was so poniente

[@duubow]

I was at this concert.... unforgettable. As he walked on stage he had to calm the crowd because the kids before was speaking negativity..so he told the crowd don't mind the boy he's still young and dosent understand