Gil Scott Heron - Angel Dust (1978)

[@jgreghenry]

Gil Scott-Heron was the Godfather of modern rap, a deep thinking cat that inspired a lot of people, myself included, with his powerful words and beats. RIP brother Gil.

[@stevenv27]

That bass is just too smooth.

[@theha-hawalls5783]

How can a bass sound like that?

[@JumboZimmi]

It's a fretless bass

[@JumboZimmi]

It was a trend at the time, to convert bass guitars into double-basses by ripping out the frets. That's why you hear the bass slipping around and has a smooth tone.

[@jazzfunknsoul]

@@JumboZimmi that's amazing! appreciate your comment. These types of facts are unbelievable to us youngsters!

[@JumboZimmi]

@@jazzfunknsoul happy to help ;)

[@mizfrenchtwist]

what a powerhouse of an artist, I saw him in the 70's he was performing at a college. my friend and I got to go back stage and talk with him and the group too cool. he even attended a party later on that night at Clark U. a lot of his songs were social consciousness raising so intelligent and smooth....may he rest in peace

[@PumaDown]

I remember the radio stations played the hell out of this when I was a kid.From Detroit...R I P Gill Scott Heron!

[@reginaldlockett256]

Give some Bars

[@carlbowles1808]

Yes those were the days.

[@cherylmcc7777]

The bomb....Gil Scott was way ahead of his time. Iconic genius.

[@ramonguillem7093]

That flute and guitar combination is a masterpiece

[@richardmbowman]

Old school, new school, no school or preschool, everything Gil did was/is BADASS. The man was a giant, who's shoulders I did not stand upon. I dare not try. As I've said before, I stand in his shadow, in awe.

[@BenZaniline]

whose, not who's (= who is). Just sayin'...

[@2Duv4Luv]

Dang! This dude was a poet. Powerful artist that made powerful music.

[@reginaldlockett256]

Give some Bar give it up give it up

[@dinahlatham4822]

Imagine a Gil Scott/Jimi Hendrix collab...wow!!!!

[@hakeemabdellah1192]

Dinah Latham 💥💥💥💥💥

[@thematteblack6606]

damn

[@executiveshirts2919]

Unreal

[@careyrimaihi649]

You speaking about something on another "Realm" That would be on other levels.

[@nasebanaro]

It would smoke my speakers

[@Nico93106]

That bass.. And that voice! Love this man

[@timmccarthy3034]

..."down some dead end streets there ain't no turning back...."....probably one of the best lines ever written in a song...Hope this song saves some lives out there.....it goes for any and all white or brown or yellow powders.....deadly drugs that kill .....the high ..is DEATH........

[@kaiel9z]

No doubt about it. Gil Scott Heron was a genius. His words put to music were magical and mystical resonating with all of us who could hear. I would play "Pieces of A Man" all day. Wow! How prolific was the insight he provided into the experience of the Black Man living in America? Priceless simply priceless. We have lost a great spirit in the flesh but his contribution lives on through his art.

[@cherylmcc7777]

I would have liked to have seen Prince and Gil Scott together peforming.

[@PatronFloozie]

Wow! That would have been something...

[@zepplinfire]

Ohhh...HAYYYLE YEAH!...

[@careyrimaihi649]

We on the same thought processes I was just thinking how major that would have been.

[@dubzbanx7857]

So much soul. U feel the pain in lyrics

[@themansayz]

I feel like hoping in a 70`s era vehicle and cruising the blvd.

[@citeaux63]

Have to remember the 70's. So real.

[@cruzincondo3395]

“Tears falling to earth”…. Part of the Alkebulan scripture reference of mankind’s creation. Rest in paradise brotha Gil ✨

[@esterwillis6420]

Gil Scot Heron is very a handsome man. Really good song of truth.

[@raemin-laanmcneil8449]

Wasn't he though??? So handsome.

[@Ce13stialBunny]

After Melvin Van Peebles, there was Gil Scott Heron, and he was incredible. Rap would not exist without them.

[@kajjagoogoo]

One of the best songs ever. Soul never felt so enriched. A beer or two and a joint, there's no beating this guy. My friends think I'm nuts when I try and play this while we're chilling.

[@michaelbrown8959]

When I WATCH the GET DOWN, hear this song for some reason it makes me want to be a 70s baby even more! Especially hearing them background vocals "ANGEL DUST!"

[@alexantovski8389]

Man what an epic beat, timeless. That synth bass🔥

[@truthseekingking]

I swear to god bro!!!

[@sincitti24]

i feel this in my bones!!!! OMG

[@AssanRaelian]

Gil Scott has always been one of my favorite artist sin :)

[@donaldlamb7320]

Angel dust was one of my favorite song as a young kid growing up thank you Unsung for the memory

[@shaywhite172]

Stay away from drugs children especially this deadly drug you've just heard on this song called "Angel Dust" RIP Gil Scott-Heron.

[@deanjohnson3953]

Love this shit

[@derrickjackson6789]

R.I.P. Gill Scott

[@russellregan4736]

He wrote this song because his son was high on dust jumped out a window & broke his feet

[@chrisjoka2183]

Shay White you dont know the half of it i was so hooked up with that drug that the only way i got out was praying to the lord this drug is no joke seriously 😥🙏

[@theha-hawalls5783]

PCP is a funny thing

[@MrMunchee1]

THIS CAT IS BRILLIANT IN SO MANY WAYS OF PAINTING THE PIC OF HOW HARD IT IS WHETHER YOUR IN THE PROJECTS OR THE HOOD HE GETS DEEPER GO WITH ON A JOURNEY.

[@jillaguirre2125]

"YOU WONT REMEMBER WHAT YOU'RE MISSING' IS THE PERFECT DEFINITION OF AN ANGEL DUST HIGH.THAT'S WHAT I HEARD, ANYWAYS. HEH, HEH.

[@Savvynlady]

I remember when this song came out in the late 70s; Darn good song. Gil Scott Heron was good at what he did. Read good. RIP.

[@leelevingate]

BIO PIC please?? Spike? Martin? Someone. This man needs to be reintroduced to us.

[@lakeisharobinson2132]

I agree!

[@robinbost6445]

leelevingate agreed

[@216yaya]

watch black wax by robert mugge

[@careyrimaihi649]

Say it louder

[@wendelljohns82]

Meet Gil Scott back in the days around 1974 , walking down 16th street, DC, WHUR 96.3 was the to play this Classic JAM!,,,,

[@krishairston8630]

Im on it my brother 1luv RIP. THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT B TELEVISED!!

[@shelbydennis8913]

An old favorite. A mellow groove. :)

[@shelbydennis8913]

I had this on a 45 record and wore it out.

[@TrollMasterbation]

ive been listening to this track for 2 hours straight every day for the last week or so

[@69cuervos]

Holy shit , that sound is just as cool as smooth ...!

[@Hiphophouse90]

bad ass tune !!! r.i.p Gil scott heron ...

[@Mrsplanetmaster9]

Back in the day GIL was my RABBI.. Max respect 🌹🌞🌿

[@careyrimaihi649]

Love you GIl you was that spirit that most of us missed, I didnt you were everything and some. RIP!!!

[@KatrinkaGivens-yh1fh]

This song reminds of my mom's friend Pat that had a brother that was dusting and he lost his mind and was never the same.

[@filmready1]

He was my hero. A brilliant talent. Saw him when he was healthy in the 70's. RIP. so sad.

[@schnertblatt]

Gil Scott Heron's voice is sooooo smooth. Moreover, this song is poignant and current even today (2018).

[@Gametimebullys]

the get down bought me here

[@harveyprobz94]

Was having a discussion with my parents about drugs now vs drugs back in the day and my pops directed me to this song. I produce so I might give it a chop chop chop. 😎

[@deborahlubarski1353]

If you do, post it to youtube and leave a link from this video! This would definately be a great song to sample, and I'd love to hear what it would sound like!

[@OrbitAssLP]

The Game feat. Common - Angel

[@trust-nonecourt3035]

Here from The Get Down 😲

[@craigbusick9676]

Damn thats funky.First time i have heard it.Love it.

[@rmdcopper1960]

78....high school days...rip gil scott heron

[@philliprogers6950]

Man I gotta to learn this bass line so funky

[@ThatBoyMossed]

🔥🔥🔥

[@EmpressChernobyl]

Sometimes the blessing comes in saving others and not yourself. Like if you ever see a shrink, it never hurts to see one that has been through what you are going through.

[@dennisfolks4040]

Angel dust angel dust made you feel as if you didn't have no feet and can't stop crying

[@raystroman4473]

I hum the bass every time

[@crwheaton]

R.I.P. Gil Scott Heron

[@MixtheHustlar]

Aint no turning back..

[@mappe78]

I feel ya bra. Once you go black, you never go back

[@MixtheHustlar]

+Hombre Loco Sauce don't talk to me communist scumbag

[@aubreyroberts6151]

Classic banger right here 🔥🔥

[@Calves3000]

I cant tell if Delta Man or this is my favorite Gil Scott cut, but god damn this bassline is insane

[@JoseCastillo-fk4yy]

This is such a banger fr

[@JPLBOUND]

I remember this one like it was made yesterday

[@caiobriggs95]

que musica boa pqp

[@oceanbacon4815]

damn when he made this song he was definitely onto something 'cause damn this song is so good

[@blaccpanther777]

The Game sampled this song for “Angel” on the LAX album. He did it Justice🔥

[@kaiel9z]

Be very clear scott, I love me some Gil Scott-Heron , there is no other like him, or his genius, his talent and ability to touch and resonate with us in the unique expression that was his only. My pint is this and remains thus, I hate what the American experience of being a black man living in America does to us. The stress of always having to be conscious of who you are where you are and what that all means is heavy and so I get why so many sensitive brother/sisters choose substances to cope.

[@eliciajones3254]

rip snake and king rat from compton. old school. rip

[@LiaLande.Billie]

I know this all too well, all too well. Oh, those days in the '70s. ...Like the groove, though.

[@EricCarter-cw7nz]

May the creator have mercy on our souls from drugs , don't get dusted.from Fentanyl they are getting dusted, from Prince to people in the streets.

[@AskLovelyIgniteTheChange]

Love this ole school jam‼️🥰🥰🥰

[@superdragon9293]

Back in 78 I was a wee little fella bout 14yrs old...i would always get chances to go spend weekends over at my aunts house who had older children who were like some of the koolest ppl still to this day that i know...well one time i got to go over hang out for the weekend and my cousin Mike brought this album home by Gil Scott he played the LP over and over again and this song had a erie melody and the words some how dug deep in to my soul still to this day when i hear it....Gil was sending out a message to the people of the inner city.And because of my cousin i got that message loud and clear....Thanx cuzz...RIP Gil Scott.

[@Techfree815]

Thank you.

[@clfrank2002]

It boggles the mind.

[@leighparker9109]

Sweet. Thanks heaps for this. :D

[@russellregan4736]

He wrote this song about his son who was high on dust & thought he could fly & jumped out a window

[@SONJASAVEDBYGRACE]

😱

[@cindywuollet1]

Holy s**t. I had all his vinyl and I never knew that!! OMG! I lost my son last year but not because of drugs but just in general losing a son is just so hard. My son was 35

[@russellregan4736]

@@cindywuollet1 From what I was told his son didn't die he broke bones in his feet

[@deniseandrews113]

​@russellregan4736 I thought it happened to the son of actor Calvin Lockhart 🤫

[@Tinosoul]

THANK YOU

[@pennyc.schuck]

STILL FIRE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheYameron]

sweet music

[@djmario67]

he was a poet. he needed to live it.

[@Elosake]

My friend cy is playing this! Hi Cy!

[@ronniealexander5715]

I love it.

[@reginaldlockett256]

Yes it is

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

Great classic....

[@rbx22]

Great Man

[@moniquekyle8354]

He was awesome. Gil, Hendrix and Prince jamming together

[@needtashow]

beautiful !

[@KatrinkaGivens-yh1fh]

I love you Gil

[@bertob9490]

this soo dope

[@magrathea666]

thank you so much!

[@sheenakraft4937]

I got his autograph and he signed his name with a drawing of a heron. Miss you Gil.

[@derrickwoods7428]

Poetic

[@calvinwilliams4316]

Genius

[@Savvynlady]

Rest in Peace Bro Gil. RIP.

[@USlisa50]

R.I.P. Gil Scott Heron :( I remember that dust. It was called T, snortin T and smokin T.

[@raemin-laanmcneil8449]

Crystal meth is called Thi Thi now....I remember angel dust being called D. J. all the time......

[@wbmx1981]

love this!

[@91JOHNBLAZE]

I remember I heard this sampled on a song by The Game, I believe Kanye West produced it. Great song though, adding it to my ipod.

[@ignorantenlightenment]

Yep Common is on it too

[@JaeHavoc]

Kanye sampled Gil a few times. He did on Lost in the World and"the People" by common.

[@blaisemeek5510]

I hope they paid that man's estate for using his samples

[@cchadhenry7314]

Dre on Let me ride

[@asa37lopez]

@@JaeHavoc also My Way Home in Late Registration

[@TylerLothersome]

POWERFUL

[@ReptiliansCLUB-777]

My existence in a song

[@danmage2802]

Down the Southeast Freeway in a red Honda Prelude, someone else is driving we're all smoking "lovely" and even though the car is speeding up, the lights slow down as they pass the car, this song comes on WPFW (Pacifica For Washington) the year is 1984

[@percyvolnar8010]

WOW! Maxine Waters is singing on this track? CRAZY!

[@soveryangie]

STRAIGHT JAM!!!!!

[@YunusCaesar]

@bassreeves1965 got this pictures in my head..awesome!

[@g-funkandbombap7687]

Jackers - Down 4 Life :) bring me here

[@caidyncasper]

In my opinion, thats just part of Gil Scott Heron's genuisnous. He shows that even a strong willed person such as himself can fall under the darkness of drugs, letting the world know that hes just a person the same as you. No man is above another, a crackhead is not a lower individual than a person making millions because in the end, they can still be influenced by the same things and no one is invincible.

[@92raiders519]

thumbs up if you listend to gill scott heron when you were high .. and if uknewthis song before gta5

[@BuXnAMaN]

Daaaamn !

[@mrkeenway88]

@Boboshka80 thanks man i appreciate it, now i have to try and find that album... :)

[@bradebunch]

Deep deep song!

[@maitreverge]

RIP :'(