The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (His-story) - Gil Scott-Heron

[@alfieritube]

he was a genius and still very few people know about him

[@irenedontoh9692]

Indeed, I just heard about him. He was a national treasure. Too bad we lost him.

[@UNbowed62]

Very few young’uns know abt Gil Scott Heron. 👵🏽

[@nmg6248]

Yes it’s sad he hasn’t been talked about more. Soooo happy I have had a chance to discover this amazing artist through KZbin. I feel like my dad probably listened to him in the 70s because his work brings me a joy that’s hard to describe 🥹

[@nmg6248]

I heard “I think I’ll Call it Morning” on the radio today and that brought me back here again 🙏🏽❤️👏🏽✊🏽

[@daddydidnt9700]

Just discovered him yesterday

[@AlexC.Lindsay]

I was honored to see GSH in 8th grade courtesy of my middle school guidance counselor! And my life was changed for the better! Thanks Mr. Lee

[@solomann940]

That is awesome!

[@Diovolente]

One of my saddest things is the fact I wasn’t born early enough to shake this man’s hand

[@randomguyontheinternet7940]

To this day he is one of the most intelligent men I have ever heard. A master linguist, true genuine artist, and a harborer truth we all should never stop listening to.

[@irenedontoh9692]

This man was a national treasure. Too bad we lost him. Rest on, Gil Scott Heron. Truly, the revolution will not be televised.

[@emotionalintelligence776]

The problem is wanting a Black man to be a national treasure in the very nation that unapologetically kills Black Men, see the irony!

[@aidenwrenn5342]

Let's hope it not motorised either x

[@numberonedad]

yeah it will

If any of todays RAP artists had a backbone they should have come together for a national day to remember GIll Scott Heron.

[@isthison2875]

I had the honor of attending a Gil Scott Heron performance at the historic Tampa Theater in 89 or 90. My 3 friends and I were the only white faces in the packed venue. He made it to Tampa but his band and equipment did not. So, with only a borrowed electric piano, he gave us an impromptu and unique show. He was nothing short of outstanding.

[@grosstross2218]

Thank you for sharing, that is beyond memorable. He's incredible

[@JRally6]

The algorithm blessed me today

[@reddragonn1590]

Whitey on the Moon...love this gentleman. They should teach him in public school along with the other true masters.

[@reedbender1179]

This man was a verbal powerbroker...respect to my brother Gil...from an 70 old Anglo-Welshman who plays Delta and Chicago Blues! 🙏

[@aaronjaben7913]

keep on pluckin' Brother

[@NewYoutubeDawgMSSP]

Dork

[@Nickraculous]

​@@NewKZbinDawgMSSP 😂

[@hh4826]

​@@NewKZbinDawgMSSPIf you don't have anything nice to say you can just keep it up yourself 😉

[@NewYoutubeDawgMSSP]

@@hh4826 🤓

[@percyvolnar8010]

Gil Scott-Heron is one of the founding fathers of modern rap. His work with the Last Poets lives on forever.

[@ThaloniusPFunk]

And The Watts Prophets!

[@ChaosBeforeOrder]

His-story...this video need more views.

[@aidenwrenn5342]

As an Irish person whose ancestors went through much the same shit from the British, this speaks so much to me. Thank you brother x.

[@RLWarrior]

As a part Irish Native American I feel you brother

[@aidenwrenn5342]

@@RLWarrior He was such a force for good.

[@bigmidget117]

The Irish people have a lot more in common with the black, and brown and native communities across the world than they do with anyone else. I’m proud to be an Irish-American who advocates for the unification of Ireland, and other occupied countries who also deserve their land back!

[@kaleahcollins4567]

Yet when yalll got the chance yall said fk us. Despite us going through the same things at first. Yall wasn't really considered white until the 70s, even in the UK, and in the States, IT really wasn't until Kennedy got into office . But even still, you lot became slave catchers and overseers, then the police ( which is the same thing) . I dnt understand why most Irish overseers and masters were cruel

[@riotgear6182]

Years later he still the illest to ever do it.

[@moniquemosley2122]

Facts🎯💖💯

[@WiseandVegan]

The Connections (2021) [short documentary] ❤🎉❤

[@joseflemire4284]

GSH was a Revolutionary...and a poet and artist

[@DeonMakene]

People before him said it, he repeated it and nobody listened to it. The loop goes on forever.

Still relevant today - He was the peoples poet and the Godfather of rap, I am so glad I listened to his true words, in my view right up there in terms of racial, social intelligence with Malcom x and Martin Luther King. RIP GSH.

[@VesTavia-nj4pk]

He really knew how the world works

[@Heyoka-f7u]

Back then he told you exactly what was happening and what was yet to come awakening the collective ✨️

[@JeffGreenNV]

Thank you for posting his words, and his his-story.

[@solomann940]

You’re welcome 🙏🏼👌

[@rmsteeves]

Winter in America perfectly described America then but more so NOW in 2024. He was such a genius and sadly his truth is ignored.

[@NewYoutubeDawgMSSP]

@@rmsteeves I can't believe how dumb people are for loving this garbage

[@Chernobylkinsman]

​@@NewKZbinDawgMSSPnah you are actually a retard sorry

[@WiseandVegan]

Dominion (2018)

[@nellyluscious]

I would have loved to have met Gil Heron!! Growing up in the culture his work was a prominent.

[@WiseandVegan]

Dominion (2018)

[@AaAa-hl1zg]

Gil was a friend of mine back in the early 70's toured with him in the UK twice and we became good mate's

[@trevorjames4619]

There needs to be a movie about this man. So his contributions to the culture will never be forgotten. Now, who can play him?

[@Competitive_Antagonist]

Will Smith.

[@VanillaDipshit]

Robert Downey Jr

[@trevorjames4619]

@@VanillaDipshit this ain’t tropic thunder, dude.

[@derron1500]

Common.

[@panger604]

​@@derron1500 Yup, common. They're voice twins

[@kerch-e]

I'm 40 and just now finding out about this dude because of you. Thanks for the video. Let the deep dive begin.

[@alexsetterington3142]

I be 40 in few days. Is everything they say true

[@markdonovan1540]

I first saw him on TV on the Old Grey Whistle Test in the UK in the 70s, he was playing his song Johannesburg with Brian Jackson. I then went to see him play at tge Hammersmith Odeon comcert venue in London. One the way back from work, I bumped into him on the tube (underground train) and managed to say hi to him and tell him I was really looking forward to seeing him play the next day. He was a very special musician, poet and communicator. He inspired a generation of people, despite not being a superstar as people call them. He was a down-to-earth person who had a deep understanding of the political and social reality of our times back then, which is just as relevant today as it ever was.

[@nomcognom2414]

@@markdonovan1540 , nice memory, thanks for sharing it.

[@RLWarrior]

I’m 48 and just learned that this is a poem. I’ve only heard people say the phrase the revolution will not be televised 📺!

[@1312kota]

@@RLWarrior A song too - off his album 'Pieces of a Man', check it out.

[@micahhawkins8233]

He who controls the past now controls the future. He who controls the present now controls the past. Now testify!

[@kakistocracyusa]

"Whitey On the Moon" Will never forget hearing that for first time in late 80's.

[@Drmcclung]

Coz it's racist as hell

[@GodsTribe]

Loved it. Gil Scott was straight up truth.

[@larryparis925]

This is amazing. A summing up of the European imperialism of Africa and Africans.

[@thepunadude]

LET GET THIS STRAIGHT ... BEHIND THE COLONIZERS ... ARE THE BANKERS, THE ROTHCHILDS, j;0;0;z, 1ST SLAVERS

[@terrymanning2285]

The Brillance of G.S.H may he rest in power.

[@robertd8351]

Not a national treasure, a mankind hero.

[@G-ITZJYO]

how intelligent he was, the poetry whether meant or not was deep and hit hard

[@meechipeachi]

Born 1972, first time hearing this gent... thank you for the introduction ❤

[@solomann940]

No problem!

[@dixiebrick]

A genius mind and a prophet of modern times

[@jessicarowley9631]

Been listening to this teacher for decades. Gil Scott Heron was an amazing communicator, and live became a for to be reckoned with. I saw him once, saw the Last Poets several times, i consider them to be part of my schooling. I was born in the UK in 1963. I'm still listening.

[@PILLOWHEX]

This visionary poet has the vocal timber of Mingus' bass the way it tells the truth.

[@princetauruslafetteel7901]

Long live the legend thank u again my father brother

[@reflectionsoftheday3894]

I appreciate any cultural/social conscious videos. But as of 2021, I found out that there are groups of white people who are held in "camps" in Africa now. I guess it's tit for tat.

[@RK4000]

i only heard of him when he died, and been listening to him ever since. true legend

[@KayeMoon90]

I want to make it a mission for myself to actively learn more black history. The fact that the US is actively working more now than ever to erase history on a nationwide scale should light a fire in all of us (we already knew they were trying to do this… now they just don’t even care* to hide it). 💜stay safe and be good to each other

[@garfieldallen5845]

I'm 56. Know very little about him except he was a poet. Beautiful poem.

[@HonestDepression101]

Love Gil Scott Heron. It's cool to see (at least on youtube) that newer generations might be getting to know him. Then again it might just be an algorithm.

[@HonestDepression101]

We definitely need more like right now. Instead of like, more Young Thugs.

[@Mick-mi7zg]

@@HonestDepression101like, totally

[@TeaKing-Bout]

It’s hard for us youngbucks you ogs need to stop gatekeeping…reminisce a lil and educate us now on what a real revolution is and it starts in the heart.

[@lamichiganr326]

*I've never heard of this man, so glad I have now!*

[@MaliaSoul]

He is a genius.

[@Jamiekellygreen]

I close my eyes and hear Common

[@galebh9715]

black history - great song, great use of this poem

[@ADF-fe7fv]

GSH changed EVERYTHING! Nuff said.

[@billkingston4402]

Had the pleasure to see Gil at a jazz festival in England, shame how he ended up, revolution will be on subscription to Netflix

[@Oldeagle66]

I grew up listening to him. A very profound, intelligent man.

[@louduncans3867]

Friend of a friend GREAT SOUL. met him at a concert.

[@johnmc67]

I was VERY fortunate to be able to see the man speak, back in my day. Listen to the REAL Peoples Poet folks. He knew of what he spoke.

[@7lilly5]

Thank you, Mr. Solo Mann. This was amazing.

[@solomann940]

You’re welcome 🙏🏼

[@lynetteroberts977]

The TRUTH REMAINS THE SAME😎

[@CLBarr]

I come back to this video every month or so because he tells the story so well!

[@RoyaltyRisingFitness]

☀️🏆👍🏽✨”Pieces of A Man” made me say Wow! His Amazing Talent Love for the Art Expression blended with his pain.✨🤴🏽Rest in Power Gil✨True Legend.✨🙏🏼✨

[@solomann940]

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[@sammuthu]

@@solomann940 🙏

[@galebh9715]

listen to his song Black History, he uses this ish in a great cut

[@tombrayton4412]

An amazing artist. Love this guy.

[@DavidSush1]

Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!

[@gorillaxrich]

Mr. Heron... Pure dope... ✊🏾...

[@solomann940]

For reel 🙏🏼

[@StubenhockerElite]

True poet

[@ShellyRobbins]

He’s right!

[@Cbreezy510]

BARS!!!!!!

[@jonathandorr2234]

I regularl, played stage shows in the Amherst mass, area with Gil 2:32 and his groups. We memorized the revolution /not televised so that folks wouldn’t forget.🙏🏾

[@xxcoopcoopxx]

They voted Trump. A Televised revolution indeed. Schism/Divide and Conquer is a Republican Party political tactic against their own people that died defending their own country.

[@Dan_Ben_Michael]

I’m a huge fan of Gil Scott-Heron. Not only did he make music that slaps, he dropped knowledge. I first became aware of Gil in the late nineties while doing a stint in prison in Sydney Australia. It was a great time for me in terms of discovery. I read Malcolm X’s biography, read Pimp by Ice Berg Slim, and my mate hooked me up with a CD player with a compilation CD which featured The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, as well as a personal favourite The Bottle, plus Tim Buckley’s Night Hawkin’, Kinky Friedman… a song Nelson Mandela listened to on his Walkman while incarcerated at Robbin Island but KZbin censors don’t like the title: “Ride Em J_w B_y” a song BTW which is about the trials and tribulations of the Jewish people since time immemorial. It is a country song that uses the life of a cowboy as a metaphor for the Holocaust and the wandering diaspora. Long story short these books and tracks opened my eyes and made me start acting right and taking pride in myself. I started to like the man I saw in the mirror. Music and literature are very powerful. They can break you out of the worst prison ever, the prison of the mind.

[@coltclassicfilms]

Wow this guy is incredible

[@yourfriendlyneighbourhoodvue]

A true artist

[@solomann940]

For reel 🙏🏼

[@oiramsq73]

Rakim BEFORE there was Rakim. Amazing! Love this man's work.

[@GoodVibes-ie7vx]

He hit it right on the dot. 👁️‍🗨️

[@T-Rashed]

Rise up. Children of God.

[@RLWarrior]

I’ve only heard people say the title not knowing that it was an actual poem. I’m 48 and learned something amazing 🤩

[@Russell_and_Rosko]

The revolution will not be televised! Love this man and his voice 🖖

[@peterwu8471]

Now she goes all enlightenment on us.

[@drqusk]

Seeing this makes me wonder why so many look to the past...

[@osa7772]

@SoloMann, thank you for posting this my Hebrew brother. It's a blessing and much appreciated. Liked and subscribed. Stay blessed. Shalom

[@solomann940]

Much appreciated

[@longlost8424]

everyone has the right to fall back into the past and live their lives of tranquility into the sunset........ or live a life of humility and forgiveness of the past and live in peace and harmony with all.....

[@YaHOShUA0001]

Always on the point of truth.

[@DaWigSplitta]

My dad use to read me this story to fall asleep when I was younger.

[@nsbd90now]

I totally remember hearing that song long ago and the stunning effect it had on me.

[@MOPOWERZ1]

Respect!!

[@khalidalamri.]

So, I kept listening as I should to me & the devil after hearing it for the first time from the penguin show, And Not only I get to enjoy the music, but also to know and learn about this amazing artist with his flawless words.. Thank you hbo.

[@Rafael-vh3yw]

Love this man. Everything he said is so true. This needs to be taught in every school. They intentionally leave the truth like always out of the history books as usual to suit them. We need more people like him with guts to speak out with the truth and not with lies. The truth is always swept under the carpet. They need to rewrite the history books with the truth about everything.

[@plumbusman]

Sad to think we lost such poets and poetry. Empowering to realize it now rests collectively on all of us, not just a few enlightened souls, to carry the torch into the fearsome unknown.

[@youngyadie]

Fuckin Dope I get chills every time I hear this

[@kagomotsie1888]

Preach, Brother.

[@cdcdogs4961]

Brilliant! 👏👊💪❤️

[@deed5049]

Continue In Power GSH.

[@andrewmau2534]

First time I have ever heard of this man...... Pretty wild how much they keep hidden/don't tell.

[@rorymcavinney9173]

What a legend!

[@prayalways]

❤Indeed❤! RIght here ! Right now! Indeed !❤

[@AlicesCatinWonderland]

Awesome

[@AlicesCatinWonderland]

Aside from the black vs. white view of course - counter racism aint the answer..

[@hartwarg3051]

but it will be on your favorite streaming service

[@anomaly0072]

He is iconic, there should be a documentary or movie about him. Amazing how he looks exactly like Pharaoh Akhenaten.

[@rimbleskinflint3447]

Beautiful

[@roguesample]

GSH is your favorite rappers favorite poet

[@HARDL3FT]

Legendary voice.

[@user-du7jx8ex1e]

Common's dad was a true poet.

[@sunrise600]

Can anyone suggest more resources about Gil? I just stumbled across this video and i'm blown away. I'm actually an amateur poet and write generally just for myself and the fun of it, but this was on a whole other level. At the very least, thank you for uploading this and sharing it so others can find it 🙇

[@solomann940]

@@sunrise600 Do a google search on Gil Scott Heron Books, you will find loads of

[@Uber---Octopus_100X]

The great public intellectual and literary genius inspired me to grow Afro. Yes, you heard me right. My hairstyle is my blackness…my power…my style.

[@aurasedge5580]

Beautiful wordplay 👌

[@Syyrre]

Thank you for sharing. This video was impressive

[@solomann940]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KyklopesMajestic]

"...cuz none of them can stop the time..." ~ B.M.

[@smithy280663]

and still so very relevant...............

[@SoloDoloQuezoo]

History = His Story 😳

[@caryg4638]

Yeah, but what about when I create the history? Can his story be my story too? Can his story be true? Or is it false because it’s not your story? And is it true when it’s yours because you are somehow correct? And who told you that you were right and he was wrong? And what makes their story correct and the first man’s wrong?

[@dffgffffffdddddddddd]

​@@caryg4638you are not relevant

[@eazythedon54st]

Ain't no way this the first time that you have heard this lol the feminist have been pissed for years tryna start their own thing with "herstory" but it's dumb that's not catching on

[@ouch00]

this dude is cool as ice

[@RosaGamboa-u1f]

I had the fortunate opportunity to see Scott-Heron live at the Rose Bowl for an Earth Day concert. I had an all access backstage pass and shook Gil's hand after his performance. The music talent that day and night was amazing. CSN, Donovan, Stevie Nicks, Bob Dylan and Stevie Wonder along with other high ranking performers. I wasn't allowed to get near Stevie Wonder although I tried. Bob Dylan stood in his tailor the entire time he was at the Rose Bowl. The rest I was able to hang out with and came very close to having a fist fight with David Crosby. What an experience. They don't schedule concerts like that anymore. The current talent is god awful compared to what was going on back then.

[@Mick-mi7zg]

Crosby could probably Stills Nash your face in

[@Mick-mi7zg]

Well done

[@Mick-mi7zg]

Thank you