Gil Scott Heron- Angel Dust

[@BigLewDog30]

Dude was so ahead of his time most people haven't got to him yet

[@Captainfuckthat-ry4wh]

who else u recomend

[@BigLewDog30]

anything from Sly or Curtis

[@rooseveltdumornay4954]

I just found out about him today. While looking up some info on spoken word poetry and his name came up on Google. I've never heard anybody talk about this dude. I wonder why?

[@crate.digger.5033]

Last Poets

[@matthewwilson3202]

Player's convention lightnin rod. Curtis, marvin, bobby Womack,bill withers. Dorothy ashby

[@scgoquj86]

Golden age of black american music 70s and 80s hands down

[@Comus89]

But the blues, jazz & 90s hip-hop..

[@tynitty516]

specifically early 70's. Just an unreal explosion. Isley Brothers new funk sound,James Browns 70 shit,Curtis Mayfield, Issac Hayes,The Meters,Parliament-Funkadelic,Stevie Wonder's style changed in the 70s,

[@ProlificPops]

Umm, the 90's???

[@FLAWDAJAY2003]

Yes I would have loved to grow up in the 70s for the music alone

[@UPNEXTONJBTV]

Booooiiiiiii have you NOT heard Playboi Carti???

[@dhopkins7394]

This was supposed to come out 2023 decades ahead of time 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@motherelmtree609]

What I was getting dusted in the 70s shit best drug ever pcp

[@bendoverson4738]

I've never heard "Don't do drugs" this beautifully

[@michaelsalazar1373]

“White lines by grandmaster flash & the furious five” is another beautiful way of saying don’t do drugs also

[@DrHogfan]

Freddie’s Dead

[@paisleyprincess7996]

“Just say no” before there was “Just say no”

[@rodshaw8472]

Check out The Devil Is Dope by the Dramatics. Just as cold as this.

[@andrewholt7741]

Educating without preaching.

[@countmiien944]

I remember being a teenager falling asleep to his albums on my iPod or turntables. Truly one of my first inspirations to poetry and sampling. I'm a Mexican American

[@davidwave4]

Scott-Heron's music is timeless. Reaches across time, space, and race. Right on, bud.

[@jahbawl8947]

Music has no color my brother just a feel and a message

[@KevD720]

Sean price- Angel dust Masterpiece of a sample from this song

[@GDKF0238]

Indigenous Canadian, it’s nice to see how far this beautiful sound reaches

[@four4four636]

Common ancient bloodline brother

[@debrapheloan2122]

I would love to see a documentary about this genius. This man was truly one of a kind. RIP Gil. That flute is drunk.

[@johnarundell7951]

Black Wax (1983) The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (2003) Who Is Gil Scott-Heron? (2014) All on KZbin ..

[@cynthiaglaude3287]

That one..

[@richardmbowman]

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

[@gibbynyc6482]

Saw him in a small spot in Brooklyn around 1977...he was skinny as hell, high as can be and powerful.

[@HYMN_666]

WE OFTEN ENOUGH ARE..!

[@tonyawilson6238]

Exactly! Tall Skinny and always ON ONE. Dust just happen not to be on his list of drugs of CHOICE.

[@patscott1965]

😏

[@somenothing7914]

haha thats awesome

[@vanessamcqueen5768]

who wasn't skinny as hell in 1977....drugs not needed

[@romerofeatherston7466]

Who's still playing this classic in 2024!!! ❤

[@EthanB-wk3mz]

My pops but me on to brother gill in the early 90's

[@maceoshaw1513]

I was living in the time this was going on! This brother was so real!

[@MillionaireMovesShow]

right here right now

[@Greeno420]

2o0o... _FoReVeR_

[@kkillakay]

My dad just put me on at 26 years old. Im obsessed.

[@darrylbogier4013]

This man became an inspiration for me to write poetry and I have over 170 writings.

[@darrylbogier4013]

I'm currently working on a new poem about the virus.

[@samdobie6748]

Send a link to it, I'd like to read that.

[@blackcutlass1]

Please share brother! I'd love to read what you've compiled. My best friend did a nickle in the pen and he shared with me the poems he had wrote. Omg what beauty word wise did he share with me. I always thought I was a good chess player but jeez he'd wipe the floor with me🙄😂😡

[@ziwalker2954]

@@darrylbogier4013 what virus

[@drewm1808]

that's what's up!!!

[@Dewberrydudeabides]

This bass line is too hard 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@marieglaude6875]

You better believe it ✊🏽

[@mumra100]

Yeah the bass line was super gangster

[@BennieTarrMusic]

Hell yeah. Sounds like a simple bass guitar + a keyboard bass synth. Hard to get that sound without it getting muddy - old school, no protools, no autotunes!

[@thewyldness]

We play it at least four times a month at work and reference that bass and lead guitar. Criminal.

[@TheRayvolution]

AF. That flautist going IN though!!!

[@sgranny8205]

Talented soul. Saw him perform in Houston circa 1980. Music resonates today. Too much.

[@bropous4265]

This song prevented me from EVER trying Angel Dust. Thank you, Gil.

[@thagodwecreate5179]

Had tha complete opposite effect on me...but I've smoked dust before i heard this song

[@fralv8440]

LOL

[@philippadearlove5486]

I've done it...LIT

[@EmpressMahasha8]

It is water now.

[@brewtality_]

Amen, he got the bass, and the message, bless your soul brother!

[@louanerzko3636]

He was groovin' And that was when he coulda sworn The room was movin' But that was only in his mind He was sailin' He never really seemed to notice Vision failin' 'Cause that was all part of the high Sweat was pourin' He couldn't take it The room was exploding He might not make it. Angel Dust Please, children would you listen. Angel Dust Just ain't where it's at. Angel Dust You won't remember what you're Missin', but down some dead end streets There ain't no turnin' back. They were standin' Everybody in a circle The whole family Listening to the preacher's words Sis was cryin' She alone held all the secrets 'Bout his dyin' Tears fallin' to earth Maybe her fault He was so trusting God only knew why They was dustin'! Angel Dust Please children would you listen. Angel Dust Just ain't where it's at. Angel Dust You won't remember what you're Missin', but down some dead end streets There ain't no turnin' back.

[@drewm1808]

ty

[@YaNastee]

Thanks ☺️

[@smoothleemixmusic1940]

THANKS 👊🏾

[@kaseylockridge2992]

That was that dust...after all these years this song came to mind out of the blue...ijs..Angel Dust!!

[@deanbabcock588]

I thank God I made it through the dumbie dust days! Great song!

[@ashb234]

Gil Scott Heron… an ancestor worthy of the utmost respect, not only a musician but a story teller, a true artist. Sooo many artists use his songs in their samples even in this day and age, his work is timeless.

[@src1755]

Addiction is hard. I just found Gil’s music. I am grateful 🙏🏻

[@simrunsingh792]

this man right here needs to have more media on him. No documentaries or movies. Legendary

[@ricosuave8310]

So true

[@edwagner7473]

Preach!

[@chrisreynolds90]

I agree but if it helps Creator Aarron Mcgruder of the boondocks, modeled hughie directly after Gil Scott Herron

[@anthonytaylor7928]

It is a documentary unsung TV one

[@MadMan731]

One of the coolest singers to ever exist on this planet.

[@seove1]

This was one of my favorite songs in the late 70's. Great delivery, great voice, great production.

[@jamesmcdonald115]

I grew up in the 50's and 60's and I remember all the social issues or ills, listening to Gil Scott Heron gave me flashbacks, thank God things are much better for this generation, thanks for reminding me Gil Scott!!!

[@corcovadoquelindo]

This isn't better just different. Lord knows

[@G_STYLIN]

wow new generation is much worst my vet friend

[@jamesmcdonald115]

maybe so, there are so many opps for young people example they can strive to be anything they choose to be!!!

[@MichaelBlakey-g5q]

Gil Scott Heron was a class act. Chitwn Blk 10

[@rozgordon6125]

I was introduced to Him, when My Brother returned from Nam.....That war that nobody shoulda been in messed up so many Families all across this Great USA....Feel My Sarcasm.......

[@maceoshaw1513]

I feel you!

[@eb00263]

His message today is as relevant today as it was 25 years ago. Amazing music.

[@bradrumph8031]

Or even 45 years ago, when it was recorded.

[@cynbivinmaine8675]

25 years ago?? 🤭

[@PhrAntoine]

He was spitting. This was rap before rap. From the intro, to his flow, and the drum beat.

[@lecompiler743]

pure point guard Magic Johnson spitting👏🏾👏🏾

[@morbidlyboreddr.strangelov3420]

No no. Just no.

[@sweeches]

... its called soul

[@israelagape4949]

Yes indeed, PhrAntione. Spittin the rellalties of one our many struggles of comin up in the ghetto, but without glorifying the drugs and other destructive factors which work against our people. This is the true results of it. And as far as hip- hop goes, Dolemite was rappin. Hip-hop was born out of funk. That is why early hip-hop always sampled funk to make their beats. Funk is hip-hop. Rap is just funk speeded up. I used tell these youngstas, Superfly was gangsta rap!!!

[@morbidlyboreddr.strangelov3420]

@Ryan Harren No not white, you must be stupid. Gil Scott was both a lyricist and a musician. Where modern rap and hip hop are strictly lyricist, the beats are not made by them, it's their sound engineers. Gil Scott WAS his own engineer, He was a musician with lots of understanding of jazz, funk, blues and soul. Played guitar, piano and flute (and God knows what else). I like rap as much as the next guy, but calling this "rap before rap" is like calling an orchestra, a hoe-down because they both use violin/fiddle.

[@paulbalogh4582]

Just simply one of the greatest talents of all time. So sad he did not get the attention he deserved but he did get the attention of us who will never forget him.

[@roseanaburnett6257]

I grew up listening to him he told the cold hard truth and he told it beautifully. Now learn something. ❤

[@powlly5738]

Wow! Last listened to this song in the '80s. Still a great beat to listen to. Message still holds true

[@janicewinn4090]

He was so ahead of the times and the message holds true today. Rest In Heavenly Peace

[@trulyblessed9062]

Every song , Mr. Gil Scott-Heron produce comes with a positive message that still can be applied today and forever. Much respect.

[@sleepyxxxtee4597]

Ca'sandra Sims Montalvo this song makes reference to the drug PCP..rumored to cause insane violence.. popular in the early 1990's..LAPD had problems with suspects on it..they thought Rodney King was on it when they almost clubbed him to death..

[@eriklandon3648]

Ca'sandra Sims Montalvo it helps me feel good

[@afrosoul1369]

Truly Blessed What you say!

[@dada191]

@@sleepyxxxtee4597 Early 90s? Bless your Heart

[@patrickphilip777]

@@sleepyxxxtee4597 isnt this song anti-drug tho?

[@WeBoogie28]

This song was a warning for my generation, it was actually a very dangrus' drug, we saw ppl use it and get naked, jump off roofs, break hand cuffs.. Perhaps brother gill screen saved lives, off this wicked ass baseline

[@Jboooog18]

Then got hooked on drugs & what he warned people about. Sucks he ended up the way he did

[@kennethjohnson9192]

Jay TS I guess he was trying to send a message from his eyes 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@feckyoo2]

Kenneth Johnson people with the biggest problems don't want them and try to warn others. That's Gil's career....

[@marianne22222]

Cocaine?

[@brapsquatch]

Seen it all first hand back in the 70s. Nailed it.

[@carolinethorne7825]

He is timeless. That’s a funky beat! Rest In Peace ✌️ Gil.

[@Tree-j5h]

Was cleaning the house then this song just came playing after listening to we almost lost Detroit I'm blown away

[@TheJamestrotter1019]

I got into this guy's music back in the 80"s when I was in California and found that his music related to life experiences.

[@omarchambers4233]

I was addicted to Angel dust from 2014-2020💔 I relapsed for a whole 2 months July and August of this year and I'm glad I stopped...

[@sullycook6925]

still waiting for mainstream culture to discover Gil Scott, I could wait forever.

[@TheKing60210]

I dont

[@patscott1965]

It's here. Just share it!

[@willemkloos1709]

mainstream culture is brainless

[@RAY296]

I discovered the Bridges album at 26 recently, my heart aches at how relevant his lyrics still are, but I’m happy to have found him at all

[@itsgee21]

Glad you found him! Never too late. I respect your taste in good music/poetry.

[@lvettesonai]

When I was a little kid in the 70s this played on the regular radio. 😅

[@evelynejansen]

those were the days

[@lvettesonai]

@evelynejansen Indeed!

[@evelynejansen]

@@lvettesonai high five I heard it first time early this century, in AMsterdam, never heard it on theradio

[@Feelin2nice]

I love this song. I pray my daughter, who also knows this song, never tries any drugs. Nothing but trouble.

[@olivermarijuanajones5041]

she will, everyone does...just tell her to avoid the pills and the powders...and the needles, of course

[@wcfunkenstein]

This message is still relevant even today! When will we learn as a people? Gil Scott, like so many of the Messengers, have come and gone!! There is a Message in the Music. Peace

[@terryadams4853]

2024 and beyond we luv you Gil!!!❤❤❤

[@louisbrown30]

This was my brother's favorite RIP😥

[@wandahicks9509]

Who still listening to this classic 2021

[@maceoshaw1513]

How about 2024?

[@georgetaylor6002]

One of my Favorite from back in the day, still has relevance today.

[@delham7004]

Some are asking the question "how did he get caught up in the very thing he warned us about"? Perhaps he was referring to the struggle he was already in. (Me and the Devil by Gil Scott Heron) We all deal with something. I hope that he found peace in God. RIP GREAT ONE

[@smoothoperator7023]

del ham just like someone going down in quicksand turning around telling you to stay back.

[@michaelterrelle7617]

he had to know about it to sing about it, but he was victimized, apparently by a lesser drug.

[@badleybranch5867]

Smooth Operator mm

[@alonzopettway7685]

@@smoothoperator7023 k

[@glenninskeep7523]

Anger Dust is animal tranquilizer. Gil didn't do it....he was warning folks. Sizzle lean mean...Sherm....one cigar dipped in it gets a bunch of people lit.

[@Stevieknixxx]

This was one fine man OMG. Rest in peace Mr. Scott. My dad loved this song.

[@Mrsplanetmaster9]

Mr Heron was my Rabbi back in the day.. Praise Beee💋🌞💚

[@narceliankrisa3769]

Years after discovering this song, I can't get bored of it.

[@zinarhone7642]

Gil was socially aware. His was such a valid voice.

[@brendalyons8555]

He was woke before the alarm sounded!

[@daniaa.oliva-pena7338]

I remember this voice . This is voice was living in the 60's and 70's . You walked to this rhythm. Crazy, but this just brought me home .

[@jasonbyrd1840]

I smoked a lot of it in the 90's and now I'm clean since 2004.

[@ajaybro7587]

One day at a time..all.we have is today, the NOW

[@maceoshaw1513]

Congratulations brother!

[@rds766]

Congratulations 👏👏👏

[@Stanley.77]

Same here. All through the 1990s. I haven't touched it since late '99, but my short-term memory is still affected to this day.

[@livedoom]

ive heard it described as meth w lsd is this true? happy for your sobriety, peace

[@marmc2982]

Wow that last part during the poem about loss of money ....food sky high and rent inflation......hits hard these last 2 years!

[@tonymcelveen1107]

Don’t know why I woke up the other day and this song from my childhood was playing in me subconscious! Takes me back to the 70’s growing up immersed in the poverty of the Ghetto! But in it’s miserable air was the Beauty of LOVE!!!!

[@dashthatonedude]

This song in particular made me fell in love with him!

[@125birdie]

happy birthday Gil you are loved and missed thank you for sharing your vision love and hope with us

[@kingg.5515]

Mean Joe Green, Your were a product of Katy, Tx, a Viet war vet, and a 25 year driver for Kroger. Above all, you were a Hell of a Grampa. As a product of '87, you took the time to teach me manners, wisdom, patience, persistence, and knowledge. It's a blessing to have an old soul as a result of being your first grandchild. May your spirit boogaloo to the bass lines of every classic before my time that placed me ahead of my time. The memories of you and that Canadian 95 proof are still fresh. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Old Man.

[@semajyahfree7287]

He taught my generation to stay away from drugs 1968 babies !

[@JayKofa]

Just Had A Discussion With My 9, 8, 6 & 5 Year-Old's About The Significant Messages In This Masterpiece... It Is My Hope That They Refrain From Any Drugs, And Or Alcohol. Thank You To The Ancestor For This Gift Of Vivid Visualization, That Keeps On Giving For Generations! 👑

[@JayKofa]

@BTPentertainment Seeds Are Planted Early In A Child's Life. So, Either You'll Allow The World (As Sick As It Is), To Do The Planting. Or Take Initiative As A Parent, To Teach Your Children What To Watch Out For And Why. If A Store Can Post Signs At A Kid's Eye Level, Trying To Entice Them To Drink Alcohol And Smoke Cigarettes. Surely, I Can Tell My Children About The Dangers Of Partaking.

[@truefunksoul8638]

Gil would love your comment.

[@obadyahuyisrael7227]

Timeless hit ! I've been listening since I was a kid in the 78 when I was 8

[@ladale501]

I love it.. Brings back memories.. You are greatly missed brother.. Thanks for sharing!

[@TariusShinobi]

I remember when this song came out! I was in Grammar School in Los Angeles! Classic! RIP Gil!

[@howardfagan9177]

Gil's father was a Jamaican. Bless up Jamaica! Jamaica's gift to America! Another Jamaican creator of rap and Hip-hop.

[@disgustedbrownsfan]

Y'all want to be seen so bad 😭😭😭 it's miserable. Americans created hip hop James brown Curtis Mayfield little Richard on and on and gil was born in bred in the home of the blues Chicago. You pum pum boys ain't start nothing but we made reggae

[@LiaLande.Billie]

I knew the dust too well, back in the "old times"... quit in-time to live & see better days... down some dead-end streets there IS some turnin' back.

[@janelocke1956]

With u on that!!

[@harrishearse74]

from 18-29 nasty drug , but some nights I don’t regret

[@sambailey7409]

Bless you Brutha Bill!

[@hoagie7859]

@@harrishearse74 the way I see it is I am nothing without my past no matter how troubled I was.

[@jimfelber6395]

Pure genius , loved this man and his music and words. Lucky to see him in 1979 and 2010

[@seanhoward2576]

When was a kid in the 1970s across the street from was a family. They were older than me and they introduced me to funk. I heard lot of songs. So I just decided to see if this was song was on KZbin. I HAD NO IDEA THAT THIS SONG WAS FROM THIS MAN. I GREW UP ON THIS SONG.

[@eyelidman09]

Happy memories of performing this back in 1988 at Middlesex. A great band and great gig. Thanks to one and all (always). Halcyon days.🌞🙏👍🇬🇧🌞

[@qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnm714]

Angel Dust) (Angel Dust) (Angel Dust) (Angel Dust) He was grooving And that was when he could of sworn The room was moving But that was only in his mind He was sailing He never really seemed to notice Vision failing ‘Cause that was all part of the high Sweat was pouring He couldn’t take it The room was exploding He might not make it (Angel Dust) Please, children, would you listen? (Angel Dust) Just, it just ain’t where it’s at (Angel Dust) You won’t remember what you’re missing But down some dead-end streets There ain’t no turning back [Bridge: Julia Waters, Marti McCall, and Maxine Waters] Dust Dust [Verse 2: Gil Scott-Heron with (Background Vocals by Julia Waters, Marti McCall, and Maxine Waters)] They were standing Everybody in a circle The whole family Listening to the preacher’s words Sis was crying She alone held the secrets About his dying Tears falling to earth Maybe her fault He was so trusting God only knew why They were dusting (Angel Dust) Please. Gonna be the death of you, children (Angel Dust) It just ain’t where it’s at (Angel Dust) You won’t remember what you’re missing But down some dead-end streets There ain’t no turning back, to back, to back, to back from (Dust) Believe me, sister (Dust) Don’t mean nobody no good no way [Verse 3: Gil Scott-Heron with (Background Vocals by Julia Waters, Marti McCall, and Maxine Waters)] Sweat was pouring He couldn’t take it The room was exploding He might not make it (Angel Dust) Please, children, it’s hard to listen, but (Angel Dust) I ain’t trying to run your life (Angel Dust) Might just seem like one more good time But down some dead-end streets There ain’t no turning back (Angel Dust) Please, children, it’s hard to listen, but (Angel Dust) I ain’t trying to run your life, believe me (Angel Dust) Don’t mean nobody no good nowhere And down some dead-end streets There ain’t no turning back, to back, to back Go away from (Angel Dust) Please, children, would you listen to me? (Angel Dust) I’m in fear, I ain’t trying to run your life, believe me (Angel Dust) Just don’t mean nobody no good (Angel Dust)

[@clintstewart5545]

THANK YOU

[@richardshure6561]

vision failing now

[@MasksMaster]

PCP;)

[@Markotto09]

This is the first time I’m hearing this brilliance. I really don’t have the words to adequately describe how great this truly is.

[@jordanlewis2781]

Pleasant surprise. I’m 23, this is my first exposure to him. Fan for Life!

[@laz0rama]

you got taste youngblood!

[@cgbaldwin]

i want to say that if you are a white kid growing up in a white world listening to white voices tell you what the white world is, and also listening to those same white voices tell you what the black world is, then the first time you hear gil scott heron tell you in a black voice what the black world feels like, you might have some trouble adjusting the new uncomfortable truths - this is good, this is progress - keep listening, stay humble -

[@Heelo_0]

Don't have to do anything with race, Music is for everybody

[@rilaluka]

@@Heelo_0 they never said it was. they’re actually encouraging people to listen to gil scott heron for a different perspective on the black experience. dont look at someone mention race and shut down or disregard what they’re saying. talking about race and things like that isnt bad, you just have to make sure it’s appropriate and youre not talking on things you dont know. with the section at the end where heron is reciting a poem their comment isnt out of place imo. im not mad but like cmon now lmao

[@Heelo_0]

@rilaluka6502 yea you got a point but even if it's mentioned in a good manor it still affects how a brain functions meaning that you'll always see it from this perspective

[@rilaluka]

@@Heelo_0 ehhh only if you cant think for yourself or form your own opinions after looking at multiple perspectives but if thats how you feel then i dont suppose i can change your mind nor do i care to. have a good one.

[@Heelo_0]

@@rilaluka fairs, blessed day to you 🙏❤️

[@atifmir7409]

Nothing like music hopping and coming across a gem like this. Nice.

[@biggs2158]

Mannnnn such a legendary track! Every time I listen, It feels like the first time hearing it. Can’t even imagine what it was like hearing this on the radio when it was brand new.

[@josegunter2217]

I was in high school in the 70's when this came out! Its This song that made me say never!

[@edwardhill1279]

The Greatest Of All Time..thanks pops for playing GIl when I young

[@pooneyheat]

Man when the beat is bad and the vocals are filled with content it make you feel the music that much more!

[@WeBoogie28]

Only this brother could serve this beat when the band put it together, hip hop is birthed off dope ass baselines like that one

[@pooneyheat]

laxpopov I know right!

[@sovannahong6472]

That bass line sick AF.

[@ObsidianCrocodile]

I'm in love with his voice and lyrics-so happy to have discovered him a couple of years back!

[@davidgoodlettmusic]

My college days brought me here. Don't sleep on this entire album. The whole thang is killin'. "Third World Revolution" is my joint!

[@geminilover9526]

Back In The Day, When Music Always Had a Great Message That You Can Always Live Bye.😎👍

[@wutangkillerbees1700]

A true prophet ahead of his time!!!

[@DavidSamuelPeckinpah]

What an absolute masterpiece.

[@markhopper100]

Very gifted brother ,music with a positive message and very talented musicians very rare in today’s music to bad he fell victim of what he spoke against , RIP your legacy will live forever.

[@sharonhaywood2818]

Kids of the day have never heard of him or his music or his poetry but if they was to hear this cut right now they will fall in love with it I think radio stations need to play more of him and the people that were born in the 1950s and 60s we should try to do all we can to keep this man alive💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🌟🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🌹 Rest In Peace Gil !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🌹🌹🌹

[@amirracurls101]

Music use to carry a message straight to your soul! Children today have no true idea what they are really missing so tragic!!!!!

[@WeBoogie28]

Man, we were some hipped ass children singing along with this on the radio

[@erinoneill4444]

laxpopov lol yup

[@timothystelly9553]

+amirracurls101 That is the truth, Amirra (I take it your name means "teacher"?) Where are the Curtis Mayfields, James Browns, Watts Prophets, Gil Scott-Herons, etc. of this generation? There are none, and if there are, they're buried so far underground they will never get mainstream airplay. Message music frightens people.

[@doomguy8324]

+amirracurls101 ahhh...true true...

[@sheevamatimbas4300]

+qwerrewq824 You missed the point of the message... totally.

[@Jonpall93-l1f]

This song tells another story of how pain in our lives can be so painful dusting wasn't the answer.

[@RussellMelrath]

Spent 1968 with Gil at LINCOLN U. In rural Pennsyvania . Was not a good fit for him and he moved on .He was very generous with his time and helped us all gr0w . You can get real feel for the times from RED BULL interview with Brian Jackson . We all hung out in theater building which had language labs at one end. Gil was true poet. Brian was the music . But by time I graduated in 1971 Gil had first album out . The rest was HIStory. Love "angel Dust".

[@RightClicked]

The bass and how it goes with the beat is just too sexy. His poetic style of singing is just amazing!

[@611kymora]

My Momma introduced me to a lot of good music back in those days...

[@moniquekyle8354]

Excellent musician. Such a fine man. Drugs can ruin your life as they did to Gil. Thanks for your music. RIP 🙏🏽.

[@jtrice6852]

Ironic that the two black recording artists who spent their lifetimes preaching about the dangers of drugs, GSH and James Brown, both got hooked late in life. A cautionary legacy.

[@moniquekyle8354]

So true and so sad.

[@empresscphillips4082]

Absolutely ahead of his time, but then the greatest ones are always so. Our world is so messed up right now his music can still calm the soul to listen to these messages.

[@MelissaDavisolskool]

Lol when this song first hit the radio I was a kid and it scared me! All I could think about was that story he was telling was a cryptic warning, too bad more people back then didn't take heed before they started dusting...but now hearing this again as an adult, I can appreciate not just the message, but the beautiful arrangement and sound.

[@marieglaude6875]

Yes groove to it...shit💕

[@MrBtw999]

JUST DISCOVERED GIL......LOVE IT.....AND THIS SONG IS KILLER....

[@okevisa]

His music always carried a message. Job well done.

[@poejelly8413]

Loved this song for it kept me straight ... When folks talked about much fun getting high was I always Heard in my head "Down Some Dead End Streets There Ain't No Turning Back" Looking around today, it was way ahead of it's time

[@synthfamous]

I seen folks on groove theory talking about throw backs, but the young people soon will not know of the true old school, the stories of the ghettos, poverty and real life, but I’m glad some folks can only grasp the main stream because it leaves those of us with deep music connection search and find the gems that were left behind by true legends 🤟🏽 good music never dies it lives in us

[@NoalaLouise]

So in love with this song

[@gabedyon1009]

I'm in love wit u

[@traviscarter1023]

I wish it had a video.

[@torrencedouglas2298]

I'm in love with you miss.

[@robertjackson677]

Noala Greenlee girl you shiiiiiiiiiiit!!!! cute

[@sharmainescott7271]

The album "The Secret" was the first album I ever heard. To say he kept it real would be an understatement. He spoke the truth of the black people.

[@masahiroshimizu7117]

Amazing song...thanks for so many gifts...rip gil scott heron.

[@KLIPAMSoulRadioStation]

The real rap before rap...

[@marcusbusby5622]

You've been smoking too much Angel Dust!

[@WeBoogie28]

Xactly

[@floridapepe]

I always felt that way about curtis Mayfield like to was protorap

[@PodRealoaded]

@Benjamin Bradbury .....you just being tone deaf or not good at making connections if you can't see that

[@darrindoss4362]

FACTZ

[@ladymakini9963]

":you won't remember what u missing, but down some dead-end streets ain't no turning back"!! The MAN Gil -just tryin to tell folks don't go where he couldn't back from!!

[@elmyrabell7680]

My father traveled for his job, and because I loved poetry my mother sent him on a mission to find the Black bookstores in each city he visited. After one trip he came home with an album called"Small Talk At 125th And Lenox: A Black Poet Speaks" GSH's first album, with classics on it like, "Whitey On The Moon," and "Who'll Pay Reparations On My Soul," which introduced me to the concept of reparations when I was 11 years old. Been a HUGE FAN ever since. I got to know and perform with a member of The Midnight Band!!!

[@DjViceroy]

saw him in BOSTON in the 70'S at a Jazz club bad ass

[@DjViceroy]

TFW your Dad uses your KZbin account to comment on a song. Then independent listen to the song a year later and notice the comment

[@juandarbymhuzac8126]

Gil Scott Herron cannot be done justice today, he is gone.. never to return. I feel even more strongly today that history will eventually recognize that we lost a Giant in 2011.

[@michellelaugie5345]

I think already do.