Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson - Rivers Of My Fathers

Gil Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 -- May 27, 2011) was an American poet, musician, and author known primarily for his work as a spoken word performer in the 1970s and 80s, and for his collaborative soul works with musician Brian Jackson. His collaborative efforts with Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, blues and soul music, as well as lyrical content concerning social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and melismatic vocal styles by Scott-Heron. The music of these albums, most notably Pieces of a Man and Winter in America in the early 1970s, influenced and helped engender later African-American music genres such as hip hop and neo soul. Scott-Heron's recording work is often associated with black militant activism and has received much critical acclaim for one of his most well-known compositions "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised". His poetic style has been influential upon every generation of hip hop since his popularity began.[3] In addition to being widely considered an influence in today's music, Scott-Heron remained active until his death, and in 2010 released his first new album in 16 years, entitled I'm New Here.

[@bezeze11]

Let me lay down by a stream and let me be miles from everything...

[@nicolaslogothetis4735]

When i first listened to this album, i was wondering what could come next after the first song, "Peace go with you brother", which is a masterpiece. And the second song of the album is this one, "Rivers of my fathers". My god, this album is just perfect.

[@moniquecavard745]

oh yes brother i agree!!

[@BOWMANTUNES]

I felt the same way when I first heard it, the first of many thousands of listens.

[@plants4galsandguys114]

I was at a concert, sitting in front seat. He reached out for my hand. I didn't want to let go. I smiled for two weeks!

[@Narikeljinjira]

I'm sorry but no one came close, RIP brother Gil, we miss you.

[@mizpahboy7513]

"Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind. Anger will disappear just as soon as thoughts of resentment are forgotten" The rivers of our fathers run deep. It's current is strong and it's depth is cold. The harder I try to swim to shore the deeper I sink. I struggle in vain and there is no one to reach out to. I surrender to it's force.....carry me home to Philadelphia.

[@Shuffit]

I hear you, and we are not alone my friend. Spirit and Gil say “don’t give up, you’ve been down long enough.”

[@ramonrios3811]

Indubitably!

[@Gustavsnaf]

Can we listen to songs without having needless racist comments, omg u people were freed in 1865, stop making everything a racial issue. Jesus christ

[@elysaortiz9257]

My father used to play this record a lot when I was a kid...makes me tear everytime I hear it :-)

[@maryettashabazz8476]

Elysa Ortiz your father was a very wise man. You are very blessed

[@juliusjujusurratt9568]

🙏

[@akaziaj]

💗💗💗

[@barbeeqsolo8373]

.gg . T gg...

[@pauljurgen-romrig9616]

Your dad had soul. It’s good that you’re his daughter. X

[@raymondoliver5834]

my father died before 1. I don't even know him but this makes me feel his spirit. I swear

[@bo777ford]

It's all real good Ray...RESPECT

[@alejandroblesprp]

i love how he says africa at the very end with the song fading out beautifully

[@erichuang7524]

Remember your roots.

[@dandy2157]

In a song from bridges when he says "You alone have been to Africa" it gives me chills every time

[@patholmes242]

I followed this man to every college he performed at on the East coast when I was in college. Blessed to see his last N.Y. performance at S.O.B's. He and Brian Jackson played the hell out of "Gotta Go To Work."

[@maryettashabazz8476]

pat holmes i have loved him from the first time i heard his voice as a young girl in the Civil Rights Movement. Wish i could have been a close friend. I know for sure i could have eased a lot of his pains.

[@yahaya101able]

I first saw him at Lincoln University...always love GSH

[@EMAHGERD]

Nothing short of Love. Thank you Gil, Brian and everyone that appreciates this.

[@sangomakindred3129]

What a man gives to others REMAINS And is eternal 🌹✨Ever Rising free Brother, Father… Friend💖

[@ramonrios3811]

Indubitably!

[@Blackorpheus68]

....There needs to be a love button Amazing Amazing Amazing

[@joecooper7421]

I listen to this and I just zone out nothing else matters in life

[@hamdelsun68]

Yes, me too. I just float down this river of sound and I'm gently, lovingly, placed back into life. And it feels better ❤

[@johnlandry1185]

This music is timeless! Was always one of my favorite musicians.

[@rgwebb5165]

This album is truly wonderful. By the time Gil left Flying Dutchman his music had changed. It has evolved through those first three records as Brian Jackson became more involved. Pieces of a Man was great his first great album but this album presented another leap forward and perhaps the best album of his career.

[@Bronxlady1]

How I love this man❤️❤️❤️What a voice. What a beautiful heart.RIP

[@maryettashabazz8476]

Bronxlady1 such a beautiful heart.

[@johnjohnson3675]

Bronxlady1 yesss 🙏🏾❤️🎈

[@looking2u2]

As confusion rises in the current day and time, this song of inspiration will help soothe any challenges with the idea that brighter days are ahead. This song is so relevant, music that feeds the soul.

[@KiambuX]

Such a chill, reflective record.

[@earlrobicheaux2632]

Love is everywhere. Eventually the baseness of society will die. Love will always remain.

[@IDopeMentality]

dope!! rest in peace gil scott heron!

[@matthewbruce9404]

Gill Scott Heron and Brian Jackson and their music remind me of my most precious memories of my beautiful brother. RIP Gill!

[@daniel.holbrook]

one of the most beautiful songs ever written

[@bobwatson1162]

I have this album bottle of wine and a j and just chill

[@gabriellaude6203]

u gotta have a spliff instead big bob, feel that tragedy, that soul searchin ripper of untold travesty lined with majesty

[@four4four636]

@@gabriellaude6203 lol tobacco gonna make him feel it huh

[@gabriellaude6203]

@@four4four636 lotta people livin in the dark ages

[@theherbpuffer]

Shrooms. You'll really find inner peace

[@sallysson]

When GSH was 'on the scene' I was but a toddler. So I missed out on seeing him live, although my older brother would play his music occasionally. However, my brother re-introduced him to me when I was at an age to appreciate his writing. With Brian Jackson on the keys, this was a household favorite. I still don't know how my brother had his music on reel to reel but it made the music sound exquisite.

[@younghog2511]

His voice is so hauntingly good. 💯

[@user-cj3nj3vw8h]

J ai découvert GSH en 83 . Vu à plusieurs reprises en concert en particulier au New Morning . 40 ans après j écoute et j en pleure Le poète majeur du 20 eme siecle . Peace go with you Brother

[@rutherfordBHAZED]

OMG, this is beautiful...and so much more....believe it or not I've been familiar with his music for the larger part of my life, but this is the first time I'm hearing this..EVER! It's crazy when you sort of re-discover" an artist that you've always been familiar with...you dig???

[@martymaceda6829]

Feel the same way. I've loved him since the 70s but am coming across a lot of great songs I'd never heard before, including this.

[@dennisfriday8887]

Gill Scott was a genius… simply put it . His music touches the soul so profound , it makes you think unimaginably. It’s a beautiful feeling to connect with your inter soul. His music, his poetic words and music is a storybook experience of the Black experience around the globe . I had the pleasure of seeing Gil Scott many times, mainly at Blues Alley in Washington, D.C. . He was always inspiring, innovative, and insightful. He was the best.

[@reggaeone]

This has to be the ONE song that I must play when listening to Gil....I agree it's "stunning" ... performed so vividly.

[@copacabana532]

This is pure beauty

[@DrSoapp]

Such a beautiful song

[@mauriceboyd2560]

the classic piece remind me what we going through now we got it I've been going through

[@powerallahhelove7654]

The absence of confusion is love peace and happiness.

[@juneanderson7002]

I wish I could have saw Gill in concert!

[@ThisIsBernd]

He was mesmeric. I was lucky to see him 4 or 5 times. His stage presence was amazing. And he was a team player, his bands consisted of great performers too.

[@earlanderson286]

June Anderson, I was fortunate to see him twice at the Bottom Line. Nights to remember forever.

[@pauljurgen-romrig9616]

June Anderson Saw him play live at a gig in Leicester England in the late 80s. Wish you could have been there too. It was an honour to be in the same room as the godfather of rap.

[@mikecerullo2685]

I saw Gil ,3 time's am so happy that I got the chance Boston Mike

[@RicdelaBastide]

Absolutely Stunning

[@MV-zt6gb]

Listening to this for the first time. On Juneteenth, no less.

[@lenorabradley8141]

I saw him in New York beautiful. "Rest in Paradise"........💘

[@carlallen9803]

2 me one of his best pieces//LOVE THIS JAM// RIP GSH

[@bsshh]

Unmatched!! GSH! RIP.

[@loveandyouwillbeloved8896]

From El Salvador with love! As a brown/latino brother thank you for giving positive energy! WE ARE ALL ONE😂

[@ethelsteele-robbins337]

Beautiful!!

[@VictoriaValleSTL]

simply elegant

[@Kevse7en]

Atmosphere - Carry me home

[@shermanmoody2956]

Love you thank you

[@tazman91]

no song affects me like this song does.

[@JooliganDyer]

Still on point. Thanks Gil. Never rest in peace until it's over. And it ain't over. DJJD Hackney 9/12/2020

[@kushuk2360]

beautiful work of art.

[@MartinLutherMcCoy]

this song has me on 1 today... great moment. thank u

[@broccolihart1]

Fantastic

[@jerrybracey3121]

I have always loved this man He is and will be right on in everything he related in his songs. Not always able to be a strong Blackman in this world but Gil and his music puts everything in order. Hard not to let anger take over but being a 73 year old Blackman it sure ain't easy. Gil helps. J.Bracey

[@lenorabradley8141]

"Hello Sunday hello road"!!!!!!!!💘

[@rudolphbennett3988]

excellent

[@mr.e2297]

Been listening to this track for years! Its so soulful. Jay versace just sampled it on Mind Right for Pink Siifu, after listning I just had to come back.

[@boomah47]

Yup never put one and one together. Good ear, that one little piano lick around 00:13

[@jahblessraa3642]

RIP uncle Nick, RIP brother Gil.

[@uthmanshaker1259]

RIP Brother Gil

[@robertomartins3039]

R.I.P Brother man!

[@lindalloyd9039]

His music reflects on what's going on today. Makes me think about George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and everyone who has been brutalized and murdered by law enforcement. Power to the people👊

[@poiuytrewdfghjksa]

carry me home

[@45e668]

THANK YOU FOR UPLOAD

[@prestonlewis4915]

This song was written I believe over 40yrs ago , although it seems to have a perpetual application along with pieces of a man and winter in america , Hey I think I've found a lovely day !!!,,,...

[@conahdalton1302]

7 people don't know what real music is

[@adamchildress2485]

Up to 36 :-(

[@blackamore1826]

Who gives a f***

[@nat-moody]

righteous

[@rudolphbennett3988]

Clear creative, I hear this Brother Gil.

[@grepodstfj]

ONE OF THE BEST

[@vexilloky]

great

[@UniversalLove4Life]

Totally.

[@user-cj3nj3vw8h]

Music from another space . Peace go with you brother . How it s possible not to cry !! Free free Palestine 🇵🇸. I m sure if GSH were here today he will speak for the freedom of Palestine . RIP

[@ruthdixon7807]

there was always much more to heron than anger and irony.

[@antoniomartin2219]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JooliganDyer]

GSH ILY You went 2 soon bredren. We need your voice right now. Something authentic, Like GSH. #KTF Hackney 18/6/2020 xxx

[@darrellbrown6926]

Looking for a Sign.

[@four4four636]

Lord forgive me for my sins, on this Earth,I didn't mean to be a bother All I ask Is when I die you allow me to be carried home by the rivers of my father's.

[@bobbybright9378]

My father find him on Facebook. Papa Aziz. My Love, My guide, My heart, My shared soul and bloodline. Love u Man.

[@Kellerkind4000]

Who the fuck disliked this????

[@swt32567]

Francesco Alberti Four totally uninformed ,uneducated, idiots.

[@shellybellysf]

Only an unexamined mind to say the least.

[@harrietjohnson1930]

💟☮️💟☮️💟☮️💟☮️

[@erictello5189]

3:40

[@chamas3331]

ohyeah

[@ncadburns1020]

2 0 2 0. In total.

[@bobbybright9378]

Uncle Bill...

[@user-jc4nd9yn4w]

I would die to that song, wish i would hear some first chords..

[@odedfried-gaon2880]

#OdedFriedGaon #OdedMusic #Audioded

[@christianjames1409]

What does he mean when he says "the concrete is my smile"?

[@inhubygvt]

Best fucking song of all time . 2019... What a shit show so far 😂