I had this album when it came out in the '70's my husband and I listen to this everyday ...hearing this again brings to mind wonderful times as we had back in tha' day...thank you posting on you tube many blessings be upon you!
I woke up this Mrning with this song on my mind, I haven't heard it since the seventies, I remember reading the book in High School that this song is based on, and would one day like to get hold of it to read again. Good song and classic reading.
This is what I'm talking about! I'm glad to see that GSH's music is getting back out. Thanks for posting this. I haven't heard it in a long time! It still sounds good.
I remember a concert in Philly in the eighties when the whole crowd was singin the song along with Gil and the Band. What a feeling of unity and emotion. The people have the power to make change and music may very well lead the way if we can only have more musicians like Gil, Brian and the Midnight Band around. Create in peace Gil and the late Ed Brady as well.
@cannibalonXthedead A1 Angel Dust 4:13 A2 Madison Avenue 3:06 A3 Cane 3:31 A4 Third World Revolution 4:22 A5 Better Days Ahead 3:28 B1 Three Miles Down 4:18 B2 Angola, Louisiana 5:32 B3 Show Bizness 2:48 B4 A Prayer For Everybody / To Be Free 6:20
_What is "Cane" based upon? As is made semi-evident in the introduction, “Cane” is based upon an identically-titled book by writer Jean Toomer. Cane is a collection of vignettes that cover life in black society, circa 1920. Scott-Heron took inspiration from two of the book’s short stories for “Cane”, apply titled “Karintha” and “Becky”. _What is "the Cane"? The “Cane”, as Gil Scott-Heron describes in the introduction, is “the primary product of [the Rural South]”. It is short for sugarcane, a major trading product from the South. During the 1920’s the grass and its commercial production massively impacted the landscape and culture of the surrounding area. An extensive 50 years past the publication of Cane, Scott-Heron has realized the social impact of sugarcane, and uses it to describe a setback in the black, female community. His figurative use is evident from the lyrics “run from the Cane” and “buried … deep in the cane”. _Who is Karintha? Jean Toomer’s book, Cane, contains a vignette titled “Karintha,” which is a coming of age story about the character’s loss of innocence. Initially portrayed as a free spirit, Karintha is a young black woman who is an object of desire for men, both young and old. However, the final paragraph alludes to her inevitable downfall as she is brought to maturity too soon by those who have courted her. _Who is Karintha? Jean Toomer’s book, Cane, contains a vignette titled “Karintha,” which is a coming of age story about the character’s loss of innocence. Initially portrayed as a free spirit, Karintha is a young black woman who is an object of desire for men, both young and old. However, the final paragraph alludes to her inevitable downfall as she is brought to maturity too soon by those who have courted her. [Intro: Gil Scott-Heron before he sings] Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson Song : Cane Album : Secrets "The Rural South, as described by Jean Toomer at the turn of the century, was the inspiration for this song about two of its characters. This is about the primary product of that area, the Cane"
R.I.P. Brother Prince of Peace thank you for this...
Brian Jackson's music is incredible.
I had this album when it came out in the '70's my husband and I listen to this everyday ...hearing this again brings to mind wonderful times as we had back in tha' day...thank you posting on you tube many blessings be upon you!
I've had this album since it broke. It is a gem and G.S.H was a genius.
I woke up this Mrning with this song on my mind, I haven't heard it since the seventies, I remember reading the book in High School that this song is based on, and would one day like to get hold of it to read again. Good song and classic reading.
This is what I'm talking about! I'm glad to see that GSH's music is getting back out.
Thanks for posting this. I haven't heard it in a long time! It still sounds good.
The jam
TEARS FORM IN MY EYES 1978 2016 IM 55 FAV SONG
Deep Masterpiece indeed!
l love this song. It made me buy the book by Jean Toomer several (I won't say how many) years ago. Thanks for posting.
One of my favorite albums by this man
Masterful!
I remember a concert in Philly in the eighties when the whole crowd was singin the song along with Gil and the Band. What a feeling of unity and emotion. The people have the power to make change and music may very well lead the way if we can only have more musicians like Gil, Brian and the Midnight Band around. Create in peace Gil and the late Ed Brady as well.
Had to read Cane for my Southern Lit class, now I finally get this song!
thanks. one of my favourite ones too. I like the way you made the clip.
Richard Russell & Ibeyi did a fantastic cover of this on Everything is Recorded for anyone who is interested
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@KARENTHA1 You were actually named after a character in a book called 'Cane' written by Jean Toomer. Thats what this song is based off of.
now available on cd import
I have this LP if anyone is interested
@cannibalonXthedead A1 Angel Dust 4:13
A2 Madison Avenue 3:06
A3 Cane 3:31
A4 Third World Revolution 4:22
A5 Better Days Ahead 3:28
B1 Three Miles Down 4:18
B2 Angola, Louisiana 5:32
B3 Show Bizness 2:48
B4 A Prayer For Everybody / To Be Free 6:20
_What is "Cane" based upon?
As is made semi-evident in the introduction, “Cane” is based upon an identically-titled book by writer Jean Toomer. Cane is a collection of vignettes that cover life in black society, circa 1920.
Scott-Heron took inspiration from two of the book’s short stories for “Cane”, apply titled “Karintha” and “Becky”.
_What is "the Cane"?
The “Cane”, as Gil Scott-Heron describes in the introduction, is “the primary product of [the Rural South]”. It is short for sugarcane, a major trading product from the South. During the 1920’s the grass and its commercial production massively impacted the landscape and culture of the surrounding area.
An extensive 50 years past the publication of Cane, Scott-Heron has realized the social impact of sugarcane, and uses it to describe a setback in the black, female community. His figurative use is evident from the lyrics “run from the Cane” and “buried … deep in the cane”.
_Who is Karintha?
Jean Toomer’s book, Cane, contains a vignette titled “Karintha,” which is a coming of age story about the character’s loss of innocence. Initially portrayed as a free spirit, Karintha is a young black woman who is an object of desire for men, both young and old. However, the final paragraph alludes to her inevitable downfall as she is brought to maturity too soon by those who have courted her.
_Who is Karintha?
Jean Toomer’s book, Cane, contains a vignette titled “Karintha,” which is a coming of age story about the character’s loss of innocence. Initially portrayed as a free spirit, Karintha is a young black woman who is an object of desire for men, both young and old. However, the final paragraph alludes to her inevitable downfall as she is brought to maturity too soon by those who have courted her.
[Intro: Gil Scott-Heron before he sings] Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson Song : Cane Album : Secrets
"The Rural South, as described by Jean Toomer at the turn of the century, was the inspiration for this song about two of its characters. This is about the primary product of that area, the Cane"
What's the book? This song is touching...
The book is Cane by Jean Toomer.
This Song is Based on a story by the Writer Jean Toomer.
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