Friday, May 27, 2011

Gil Scott-Heron, RIP

The internet is abuzz with the passing of legendary poet Gil Scott-Heron, one of my favourite poets and musician. In no particular order, here are my top five GSH songs:

Jose Campos Torres (From the Mind of Gil Scott-Heron): it's the way he utters "the dogs are in the street" that grips me still.


Running (from We're New Here, also from I'm New Here [one of my favourite albums last year]):


H2Ogate Blues (from Winter in America):


Whitey's On The Moon (Mixing pop and politics, he asks me what the use is, I offer him embarassment and the usual excuses)


and yes, first and always

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (from Small Talk at 125th and Lexington)