Gil Scott Heron- Me and the Devil (New Single)

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[@firecookie117]

It doesn't matter how I got here, I love this song. It's been on loop for a few days now.

[@cyroef]

Such an old song ...such an amazing version!

[@rpVerlaine]

A giant that has returned to form...i have missed him more than any other artist who was m.i.a. because he was truly irreplaceable.

[@InevitableCommotion]

I brought myself here because I asked my English teacher for people I could listen to for a different perspective from that of my own. I'm so proud.

[@seanmg]

The fact that the young man thinks that "misunderstood" is a "big" word speaks to your point. Today's music has it's place and it is great to hear Gil's voice after so long. Perhaps the young man who clearly relates to Lil Wayne's music could relate--my own tastes aside-- if Lil Wayne were to go away for a couple of decades. It is one thing to be clever and many rappers are--it is another thing entirely to be thoughtful and wise and few are in Gil's company in that realm.

[@jelainegin]

My impeccable taste in music brought me here... wherever you heard it, that is what you should say.

[@slevin741]

This song makes my mind go places it's never been before.

[@annieatsyou]

INCREDIBLE! I can't stop listening!

[@xxHUFFLEPUFFxx]

in love with this. so much truth. so much feeling.

[@fifes0ul]

A man who tried to tell the truth through his art. Gil Scott heron true to the end his music will live forever and will keep the real truth in sight for those who want to see

[@MsRocque]

Why is this song so amazing!

[@doubleRRify]

Not sure where I first heard about Gil Scott Heron,but I'm gald I did.Great Stuff.

[@chicagobrown]

This actually gets better every time I hear it.

[@golddigger0325]

I love ending of each true blood episode, they bring me there amazing songs!

[@KylixDesigns]

Dope track...and artwork. You guys always have good music!!!

[@alyssamwbc]

Thank you Robert Johnson for an amazing song, and thank you Gil Scott-Heron for this awesome intrepretation of it.

[@barrie013]

Bear in mind that the lyrics were written in the 1930s, by the man who also gave us 'Love in Vain', 'Crossroads', and 'Sweet Home Chicago' amongst others. I believe that 'Poor Bob' would approve of this...

[@RareNoiseRecords]

a track of beauty

[@denko3203]

How to Get Away With Murder knows how to build tension with great music...

[@iscottm]

really amazing and dynamic track

[@hellacool729]

This got stuck in my head from Trueblood! SO DAMN GOOD!

[@denko3203]

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[@nycic]

Michael Mann, y'all, show some love. Respect to Gil Scott-Heron.

[@defiancecaptures]

luv this tune, heard ny is killin me and had to find more tracks!

[@InoSense85]

POWER brought me here. My new favorite tv series.

[@denko3203]

David White How to Get Away With Murder brought me here!

[@furcifur3]

Wow, this is great. True to the simplicity of the original, imo.

[@TheMellow2]

Legend and true artist -he deserves much respect, his mind, his words have much value - but if you're only about or looking for jokey jokey, you won't get him!

[@illadvised50]

Wooo, man. This is what I'm talking about.

[@DesignerDude88]

Monster beat with haunting lyrics, just perfect.

[@davidscott2821]

I 2nd that opinion!

[@stoker8871]

Heard this on True Blood. I'm gonna download this tonight !!!

[@denko3203]

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[@Hellsing7747]

LUTHER Brought me Here and I'm really please

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[@rockinspiritphoto]

This is "straight up" knowledge stream of consciousness and pure artistry HIGH school form. (HIGH ART) Gil Scott, Master Poet/Rapper/Leader/Brother.

[@TheRew413]

I heard this on True Blood...I fell in love!

[@denko3203]

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[@walders02]

The song lyrics are from "Me and the Devil Blues" by Robert Johnson.

[@sdh568]

right on!!!

[@DerOpitz]

Rest in Peace, Man

[@NIKIMBO]

Superb

[@pammie038]

@capturethatflag4 omg!! well said....thank you....

[@beckjuly100]

beyond cool.

[@BamBamJr75]

Oh My God R.I.P. & R.I.P again Rest in Peace & Respect Intelligent People by the way Dis Shit Is Raw

[@BeAnToWn51]

This song is crack...love it!

[@djdaddysparkz718]

R.I.P Gil Scott Heron

[@andrews.3414]

This makes me think of the book The Big Nowhere.

[@ONESKEAR]

nice! thx for that :)

[@KOSMICKEN09]

@capturethatflag4 dude really lighten up. gil is great but there is great music everywhere outside the mainstream.

[@lutherblissett3103]

Yeah GP played it on his Christmas freestyle show as well

[@GBlastery]

RIP

[@OldGoldSoul]

GIL SCOTT HERON DIED IN MAY 2011 R.I.P.

[@mscubana]

@neshbabii "But who prays for Satan? Who, in eighteen centuries, has the common humanity to pray for the one sinner that needed it most?" - Mark Twain

[@CHsophie]

Heard this on True Blood. Great song.

[@denko3203]

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[@stusis]

solid

[@demonslayer911]

this gives me the fuckin chills

[@MANHARAHADASHI]

Cool

[@Mrcrysis514]

This is my shit when I go Bmx

[@ronranz]

RIP GSH

[@somedaymonday]

At least we still have his music. That never dies. RIP

[@capturethatflag4]

@KOSMICKEN09 I completely agree. That comment I made was in response to someone who came in here and called this song garbage, called us all stupid, and made the statement that real music isn't sad, real music is something you can dance to in the club. Then he said something or other about Lil Wayne. The guy was an idiot so I tore him a new one.

[@PoopdeckPatty]

true blood is shite, gil scott is legend.

[@mojobarnes]

Gil Scott Heron brought me here.

[@joeldykstra]

This is so demon

[@Xoletta]

Love the sound - makes the hair on my arms raise and my feet start walking like I'm drunk even though I'm sitting in a chair. Haa! Oooo yeahhhh....mmm hmmmm.

[@MrSimpsonou]

Au bout du conte

[@Macker51]

our art teacher always plays this in class haha

[@Bobsaget937]

Perfect song for introducing a mastermind evil character like Moriarty

[@wudang1]

there is a element of Escape from New York Soundtrack wise

[@zuma30596]

Elementary

[@denko3203]

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[@Profit1983]

Ok,True blood Brought me here, but the repeat button kept me here.

[@denko3203]

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[@fuzzymoonsquirrel]

@fungwan2006 yup

[@leslieharlan1730]

50 Cent and G Unit killed this beat !

[@SkankingKyle]

@televisewhatyouwant hahahahahahaha what the hell yes you are

[@breakthenorm29]

Which ep? I'm here for TB but I'm a huge MF fan too.

[@locmcloc]

Wth elementary, where exactly does this song show up again

[@primesinista101]

does he say see my woman or beat my woman?

[@lanidrakrad]

lol me too ... sick instrumental

[@IncurableAbbe]

"Me" is correct. :)

[@dimiii1]

O snizzzzzzzap

[@Reem15061]

Elementary got me here

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[@marlymarz]

Luther!!!!!

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[@MrConnorjay]

lol true blood, STRENIO brought be here

[@SonaKhan93]

Moriarty!

[@SkankingKyle]

@capturethatflag4 not really

[@vodka4199]

True blood brought me here.

[@denko3203]

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[@Oldsou7]

Flatbush Zombies!

[@ThatHomieCalvin]

Elementary :D

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[@HDUPLOADER91]

elementary and shazam brought me here :)

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[@JIBBERISH542]

L J S T R E N I O

[@RedOcktober]

another Elementarian heyah... --Mike

[@vodka4199]

@neshbabii And I am a Muslim and I pray everyday also fast for 30 days every year during Ramadan I'm also wondering the same thing you are wondering if it's wrong or not. But maybe it could be the song is not about praising the devil maybe it could be that he is talking about how people get led to the wrong path or something, I mean after all it's too much ugliness in this world and it could probably be what he is talking about.

[@DogTagsGalore]

The Devil and I*

[@slevin741]

I am here because of true blood.

[@denko3203]

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[@agarwaen17]

The Grand Bizarre brought me here!!! Fuck True Blood

[@BROB1141]

Just a remake from "ROBERT JOHNSON". Still a good song though. Its called "me and the devil blues"

[@yeahyeahImtheSaxman]

@icablock28 Soulja Boy much? "Weezy Wee," maybe? Run along now, little one, this for grown folks.

[@SquigPie]

One thing I don't like about this version, is that they edited a line from the original song. The line in the original "Me and the Devil Blues" went thus: "I'm going to beat my woman, 'till I get satisfied" The line in this version: "I'm going to see my woman, 'till I get satisfied" The original line isn't pleasant, but that's the point. The song is about a man walking with the devil, and this version especially carries the dark subject matter into the sound, it's dark, it's moody, why on earth would you lighten up the lyrics? It just creates a dissonance and doesn't make nearly as much sense.

[@chrissk08]

It can still be taken in a different context. He's using his woman for his own gratitude. Lust. Selfishness. Still devilish in a similar manner.

[@RaVenDaWn999]

Thank you Squig Pie, that slice of truth makes this song more as it projects, a beam of pure darkness, I have seen the crossroads, I took no shortcuts, went through the bayou, snapping jaws and my soul just a piece of floss for their causes, murder me in the 187, just a number, locks the gates and heaven can wait, I have hell to raise, at the last of my days, I raise hell so high we have to jump to reach it; and most will, for nary a promise, a painted ideal, a cheap thrill, and time to die, or time to kill. Savvy that mate, beyond here there be monsters. E X I L E I -AM -IN -EXILE! I am in exile, as I touch the Earth and become marble. I make a statue of myself and forget which is which. I am in exile, where my reflection stares at me glossy eyed …..and I turn to see it. EXILE! In an attempt to reflect eternity I face the mirrors exactly. Yet, in an effort to see forever my own face gets in the way. Here in my exile, lobotomy disagrees with me. The rivers running red as... propaganda peddlers pretend to be U.N. M.D.s; and with rusty razor blades perform mental vasectomies on misguided missionaries. I -AM -IN -EXILE!!! Where I mind you watching me, and I’ve planned my invisibility as you’ve planned my blindness. Exile! Where I feed you your dreams… …and you eat them, unknowing. Exile… where I stab a scab And I’m bleeding wax. Exile… where fragrant flowers grow lush over my grave but I am not in it. I -AM -IN -EXILE!!!

[@RaVenDaWn999]

Real difference, as I just heard another version, Aida Victoria, the haunting music and possessed vocals intact, the menace the slow low and dangerous impact, and best part, I thank you for this note SquigPie, Aida is "going to beat her woman- " that is as you enlightened, "to BEAT her woman until she's satisfied." The difference a word makes, the whole song vibrates with so much more genuine the demons any one soul can suffer. I have no favorite, on this between Gil and Aida, yet for all the great versions, of the way Robert Johnson, he play it, and they're good- yet these interpretations are much more deeply realized. I feel the reverb and the suffering in their vocals, their orchestrations, would love it with Aida's and Gil's duet in a mix... awesome, wicked, bad...bad...bad... I know these people. It is nothing that can be fully expressed in any of the arts. Walk a mile, nothing.. one has to live with that menace, that evil outside that dares the wick to light the stick of dynamite. Overboil. Overdrive. It is too real, and both versions, masterful... again I thank you Pie. It is significant. Be well then, ~RaVen~

[@jesseSager123]

@capturethatflag4 This seems pretty bias, this is widely seen as a good song, although the artist isn't as well known as others, say lil' wayne, doesn't mean you should discredit other artists.

[@gasparo86]

Luther is king

[@colorblindfool]

cover of a robert johnson song

[@troelsweb]

@DemitriousMercury Gil's songs has NOTHING to do with your socalled god! If you don't deny god doesn't mean you acknowledge her or recognise her existence. Try to listen to his new tracks in an objective way, and ill guess you hear the voice of a man beaten and neglected by modern society - Fare more than some spiritual shit!

[@SoldierofFortune07]

Dan McMahon brought me here.

[@constantinokelly85]

Luther brought me here too lol

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[@kroisoskaperinis8734]

elementary

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