Gil Scott-Heron: We Beg Your Pardon

[@michaelmaness4579]

It's 2024 and this is still as relevant as ever.

[@cartoonsandcannabis]

Word ✊🏼

[@stephanenicolas6250]

more than ever

[@Mykelreyes8173]

Here here.

[@DreamWriterInk4u]

This man was a prophet!!!

[@altonmckenzie8587]

Truth always is my friend

[@tjones3329]

I had the pleasure of being his friend. And mannnn he was the coolest from poerty classes music sessions and just buying food he had a message...We miss u gill.🕊🙏🏿 make sure yall get his poerty book it is🔥🔥🔥🔥✌🏿

[@funkypunk00]

THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELELVISED!!! right now

[@soldjyapatna1365]

🙏🏼

[@krystynwhite1157]

Gil Scott-Heron's message gets older, but it never gets less relevant.

[@gidgethrobowski3860]

Krystyn White Exactly....

[@audreylane8747]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@lisabullock7461]

You are so right, just change the names, and the years......

[@DrSamba1]

Especially in 2020!

[@CarnivoreIam]

Who was oatmeal man?

[@bubbledavis]

ONE OF THE FIRST RAPPERS IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS THAT HAS A MESSAGE FOR EVERYBODY,,,,, YOUNG AND OLD,,,,,HIS WORK IS TIMELESS,,,,,MEANING IT WILL NEVER GET OLD,,,,,WHEN I AM ASKED "WHO IS MY FAVORITE ARTIST ?" MY ANSWERS WILL ALWAYS BE "GIL SCOTT-HERON",,,,,,KEEP IT REAL.....A FAN

[@pvmorgan340]

AMEN BROTHER 🙏🏼 💪🏽🦾🧠🫀👀🦵🏽🙌🏼

[@AlanMaguire-l4d]

The godfather of rap

[@juansenegalsr.6222]

It's scary how time repeats itself over and over they say we've come a long way but it looks like to me we've gone a long way back.... this man was great and spoke the truth about America

[@nikovibez1568]

I'm 28, born in 96', what year did he perform this poem?

[@dennis_duran]

@@nikovibez1568 (20 born in ‘04) I believe this was some time in 1974, as Gerald Ford had been sworn in to replace Nixon, and he speaks about Nelson Rockefeller getting ready to become VP. (Neither were elected because of Watergate)

[@WilliamEPoole]

Amazing how the more things change, the more they stay the same!

[@gidgethrobowski3860]

William E. Poole Exactly.

[@jacquelinej8257]

Funny that, maybe the establishment is set up to prevent progress

[@felipevelez156]

Omg yes. Tragically so.

[@Jane.Doe.]

William E., yes these words are very painfully timeless. Peace and Blessings to you🙏

[@dennis_duran]

10 years later… another president effectively pardons himself for trying to rig an American election

[@paulbonney6954]

Totally relevant decades later, Gil Scott is the godfather of rap !

[@valeriecheersbrown4829]

Everytime I hear this, i want to cry that it is not heard as it should be heard! We could put things like this in class and when finished, give them a test at end of and ask what they got from this educational artist genius! Have Mercy for heroes such as this and rappers, TAKE NOTE!

[@princeofallnegros4035]

Valerie Brown Cheers I swear u speak the truth

[@finchisneat]

Got here from listening to East Coast Avengers, they sampled this. Esoteric (Ryan Seamus), trademarc and DC the MIDI Alien. Glad I found this.

[@thundersgirl3438]

He called it like it was and still is...today.

[@olatunjimwamba9259]

I remember, when this was released in 1975. I was 21 years old and I was already 'conscious'. It is still relevant today, given who is in the Whitehouse. And most like, the same result will occur--nothing but Pardons will occur.

[@mclare71]

We need his spirit today.

[@geyj1]

we do :(

[@BOSTONALBB]

This man was Way Ahead of Time. Sad, he is dead; but his words and music live forever in my heart FOREVER!!!

[@MrCubaismo]

Love it Jondrea. Hit the nail on the head here as always Gil Scott-Heron always did. So very fortunate to see him live in Dublin, Ireland....Respect.

[@cesarsoto4551]

RIP, Brother Gil. I'll never forget the time I sat right next to as your performed at Yoshi's in Frisco. Just a year later, you passed over to the other side.

[@jtaylor4027]

Imagine Gil Scott-Heron and his 'Spoken Words' today about Donald Trump. Top of the charts and inspirational.

[@scottlevison7994]

Project 2025 would ensure he'd be arrested 😡

[@KyleTB303]

Something to be said about both administrations, of course there was massive spending which was largely not spent on the black community over the past 2 administrations. Tons of money being spent towards military contracts, NASA, and bailing out banks for the wealthy (SFB by Biden) and not towards helping out impoverished people and communities. Of course the rhetoric now is one party is helping out minorities while the other is against it but that is not the case; both parties just funneling money towards their friends and the wealthy. Dont trust the silver-tongued snakes.

[@wikdwizz]

what a performance! we miss you boss.

[@daysturn1971]

The stuff he's talking about is still happening in American politics.

[@Zebula1918]

it is the case today believe me but recovered and held hostage by the media which use it for political ends to manipulate the most fragile

[@BTW...]

@@Zebula1918 It's sure the case today (re. Flynn). Leads the World in SHOCK ! Better believe it... and I can't see a change real soon.

[@westyavro]

Waking up is pretty damn cool isn't it?

[@kelsman59]

It is so sad that my realization of this genius only came after his death. I loved "B Movie" 30 years ago, and for some reason never followed through and became a fan. We need more poets like Gil to open our minds to todays inequalities.....

[@donaldjones1371]

When I first heard this song/rap in the 70s the politics of Watergate was unprecedented. The end where Gil Scott says "what goes around...comes around" has had no truer meaning than the days since 9/11. The revolution will not be televised - it's live!

[@SouthDFWrep]

It's amazing how this is hits home today, just as much as it did 30 years ago.

[@Jonpall93-l1f]

We will never experience what he gave us. Never, he was a true symbol of the truth about america and the struggle which will continue.

[@d0rkg0dthedorkgod46]

respect and appreciation for uploading this.

[@326Ka]

this is one of the greatest poets of america kim amiri baracka and langston hughs i love it

[@JondreaSmith]

It amazes me how subjects like this one can bring people together to argue, but seldom to agree. There are several certainties that could be the basis for a collective move forward if we were to recognize them. 1. There is something definitely wrong. 2. None of us has THE solution. 3. As long as we let insignificant ideological, religious, or philosophical nuances grow into insurmountable obstacles to our collective work, then we will always be stuck. Look for agreements not arguments...

[@loysdoy9499]

we need more of this!

[@sedryer]

A great artist and commentator has left us.

[@erleat4563]

I remember my parents playing this album back in the day. RiP We need you today, still

[@Wrightthang]

Listening to Gil tonight and what a genius! I missed him during the Bush administration. He was one to tell it like it is. Amazing!

[@Martha-ji6si]

From someone born, raised and living up here in Massachusetts, thank you. Thank you for understanding.

[@windel12002]

When I started out in Radio, I was asked to Emcee his concert and got to meet him, Brian, and the Midnight Band backstage before the gig. Love the brother....brilliant. His poetry never gets old.....

[@silverjewelryco]

Gil Scott Herons Words Resonate Just as Loud & Clear Today, As They Did 40 Years Ago.. The Truth Doesn't Go Away..

[@Kathleen90039]

What a beautiful poet the man was! We're so incredibly lucky that his work is preserved and so accessible!

[@carmenlidia13]

We Do Miss U Mr Scott, However Ur Knowledge & Message 2 The Messengers remains Infinite & We Hear & Feel U 4Eva More ! Peace Be Unto Unto Him ~

[@revenuesharing]

Ohhhh I didn't know Gil had passed. Oh man. He was such an awesome soul. Thanks for posting this piece.

[@buddyraybugner6982]

R.I.P Gil thanks for the education. Glasgow Celtic F.C

[@lisabullock7461]

I would like to think, that if Mr. GIL Scott Heron was alive what he would be saying about President NUMBER 45 WHOA..... His songs are relevant as they were when I shared the Last Poets in my 10th grade English class of 69-70. Loved him will Free Will love all his music, until his Last One New York is killing me, and me and the Devil. All of his music, with.Brian Jackson. Let's just say I loved his music, his wisdom, his delivery.Rip Gil....

[@RichInk]

Very relevant. Would love to have here with us and BLM today.

[@journeymen2331]

I am White but everything what make my mind and thinking is come from afroamericans and i am pride abut that and very tankfull.... PS mix cloude ...dear mr.man I have some of that influence on mix cloude so please enjoy and i hope one Day i Will come in America and be part of BLM lbecouse i feel that i am allrady part of that...cheers

[@keenanboyd2433]

BLM is a corporation owned by an elitist

[@journeymen2331]

@@keenanboyd2433 elitist or no elitist...if we dont care about Any digerent race or navionality to keep that heratage and subculture resorse we Will be just one of global eltist or militaryst or something alse for tham reason and goal...that is the Main problem of new age.

[@journeymen2331]

I like to be part of Organization...

[@journeymen2331]

Everybady have chance to be born ones,but Shame and honor live forevar....

[@safieccentrics]

I love him!

[@1212amore]

Mr .Gill Scott Heron, right on the beam. Light years,,,Truth, for our 21st Century.. let get to work.. and make his realty for all of us true..WORK.

[@czickgraf]

I'm claiming amens and yes!'s from the very start of this poem.

[@randyblazak8957]

"I didn't vote for him. Did you vote for him?" School children should listen to GSH.

[@scottlevison7994]

Not in Florida. DeSantis will ban it.

[@reggiebrown7]

Still Relevant!!! Tremendous Piece!

[@flowerz54]

What an incredible talent, can't get enough, Mr. neo-soul, jazzy, poet, godfather. You best mist, teacher, enjoy God's Heaven, we remember you always.

[@RodneyRigginsrr]

He will be missed and nor forgot.

[@valeriecheersbrown4829]

oh oh! Preach

[@LuvsNeoSoul302]

WOW!! This is my first time ever hearing this and if this was first done in '75 yes things have gotten a little better but we've still got a long way to go!!!!

[@dbatch726]

Always, ahead of his time, but on time.

[@theshortglide]

His music is so appropriate for the #occupywallstreet demonstration. I hope it's getting played.

[@vinylgruve]

Listening in June 2020. Still relevant and a fantastic message

[@dorothyhome577]

Quasi-teenage music crush ❤️ Used to go into the city to hear him in the local jazz clubs in my younger days. He’s still with us❣️

[@MisterVolts]

Great thinker, Great speaker... G.-S. H. Much respect 💛✊

[@mattslater4605]

Wise words, but it’s worse now. Salut Gil you are still relevant

[@ChibataRoots]

This is FIT also for all the Brazilian politics...

[@eavitale055]

This was recorded at NYU in the Summer of 1975

[@Terryfinn6]

Very hard to put into words how amazing GSH is, won't even try. Suffice to say he is a great poet and a great human being, love love love him.

[@tisiaan]

I just now discovered Gill Scott Heron and I am sad sad. Everything there is to know is within his words, within his speech. And fifty years later ‘shit’ was learnd But what a beautiful speaker. This beauty just can’t be understood by the hating bunch.

[@jeannie20001]

Love this.💞A message.

[@philsyard]

god bless u blud god bless n thanks for ur works

[@DaveGurman]

Thanks for posting this - R.I.P. GIL.

[@castelrose]

sad how history continues to repeat itself

[@djustthink]

i remember when these words were first spoken...we were proud and awake...somehow we believe the struggle is over..dont think that because a blackman is running for the highest office of the land...we aint catching hell...

[@Apollocreed2076]

He time traveled to 2025, took notes, then went home and reported what he saw.

[@1outkast4u]

Still Relevant........Today....Tomorrow......Forever

[@roberthunt1540]

We beg your pardon, rest of the world. We are this. So sorry. We don't seem to be able to do better.

[@nataliebrown80]

Thank you, Gill!!!

[@steveadams2576]

Truth is timeless ✌️🎶👍

[@qqqTOXICqqq]

WOW! Ok, i'm white and this guy is a serious genius. I found him in GTA 4 video game track, and compared to the crap rap/pop lady crap- crap, and the music of today, they couldn't come close to the talent level this man has. And i was born way after all of this music was recorded. Not was Gil Scott a musician, he was a master speaker, poet and preacher of the street too. Damn!

[@deeplansky]

over and over again...time & priceless

[@kendrabrevard8637]

CHANGE THE NAMES AND IT IS STILL THE SAME

[@juansenegalsr.6222]

No Damn Question

[@audreylane8747]

What this brother is speaking is true rap. I loved listening to him preform in person. I miss this.😏😏😏

[@edgarsheltonjr.9757]

This just happened and will continue to happen. This is America.✌

[@barrywjonessr5175]

Off the chain, and the meter

[@jonathanharding4282]

Man this man spoke the truth about America..And know Trump is The Oat Mealman ...B'klyn...

[@jonathanharding4282]

Facts babyboy, Gil spoke the truth about America... And now look at what's going on with the World today uh!!!!!. Facts...Bklyn..

[@zonarider673]

Considering how much Gil Scott-Heron had to say about Ford - “the oatmeal man”, he would probably have had much more to share with us had he lived long enough to witness Trump “the orange man” of today! But that’s not to imply that he wouldn’t have had anything to say about all who were in power between them!

[@JohnABoyd-ho3qi]

The more things change the more they stay the same

[@philipwilliamston8242]

He had a great voice and his focus was on the struggle for liberation.

[@EbClectic]

What´s so interesting about gil´s art is how his stuff sounds like it was recorded in the 00s. Anybody knows "watergate blues"? Man, all you have to do is exchange the words "vietnamese" with "iraqi" and the whole song could be about TODAY!!!! Long live Gil!

[@carioca56]

The Brother speaks the Truth. Long live the Brother in the collective memory of Us All!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@badgerflux]

"They call it due process and some people are overdue" That line resonates so much with me, it is so simple and yet relevant to current affairs. Know what I'm sayin. Where's the accountability hiding.Will we ever know? hah

[@ProjectRedfoot]

Thanks for uploading this

[@chuckhig]

How true things still are.

[@KoolTunes4Daze]

Dead at 62,,,Gil was a man that could not stomach all the pardons and excuses in Amerika

[@janesaddiction1]

BRILLIANT!!

[@rw9432]

This poem is also for this age.

[@amyschreiner8338]

Still relevant today in 2016.

[@big88ful]

When art meets life! When life meet death. When the real meet the fake. When Gil meets the White house of fools!!!!

[@StevenMarbury]

America leads the world in shocks! Lol

[@robertcabrera8228]

gill was and will the Voice.

[@robertcabrera8228]

and now America Trump us out .,I should place my. bet in Vegas •

[@oratherose]

THIS IS AMAZING IT'S HAPPENING ALL OVER AGAIN . . . *THE ROSE*

[@wk4max]

just superb!

[@carrieduff1388]

So brilliant.

[@lionessofjudah1]

Brother Gil Scott is deep. Truth be told and he tells it in verse - We beg your Pardon.

[@jeremywalker6200]

Ain't nothin' new under the sun.

[@MeechDolo]

great man here

[@tsquare1961]

Ain't nobody denying that a lot of political pardons are just that--political. The point Gil is making hear is that the powerful and privileged rarely go to jail. Check out Lindsay Lohan as a good example.

[@nicholeroyster2658]

A true Poet...

[@wk4max]

WE MISS U GIL!

[@geyj1]

Shame on the people who tumb down this mans work! :(

[@missdidimilli]

wise man still true still relevant real talk

[@Wrightthang]

I love Gil. I really him during the Bush administration. My goodness, we needed his voice to get us thinking.