My father had this record in the basement and this was the first song that really let me know the depth of Brother Gil's soul and intelligence. Beautiful Brother rip.
One of the few musicians that embodied the search for truth and freedom within his music, R.I.P. now you have the ease and tranquility you yearned for on earth the you are truly missed Gil.
[Verse 3: Gil Scott-Heron] You alone have been to Africa To hear the rhythms of the drums And, at the same time, in America You greet the morning sun I wanted to get word to my brothers But I really didn't know how And not until now Until now [Verse 4: Gil Scott-Heron] Blow, wind, blow Please tell ‘em, “Don't give up the fight” And blow, wind, blow Through the calm and through the storm Blow, wind, blow Between the pages of my life Can't you see? I’m traveling on the wings of time That only you can look ahead And see what's happening as clearly as you see behind Won't you blow, wind, blow Please blow, wind, blow Please blow, wind, blow Blow, wind, blow
[Verse 1: Gil Scott-Heron] Blow, wind, blow Further than a thousand wires Blow, wind, blow Transporter of the clouds Blow, wind, blow Fanner of a thousand fires, yeah Can't you see? That every place you go Well, the people got a need to understand Yes, some people want to know Won't you blow, wind, blow? [Verse 2: Gil Scott-Heron] Fly, breeze, fly Like a symbol of the change And fly, breeze, fly ‘Cause only you can conquer time Fly, breeze, fly Between the sunshine and the rain Can't you see? Moving on from place to place That there's a need for peace Written on everybody's face Won't you fly, breeze, fly? [Verse 3: Gil Scott-Heron] You alone have been to Africa To hear the rhythms of the drums And, at the same time, in America You greet the morning sun I wanted to get word to my brothers But I really didn't know how And not until now Until now [Verse 4: Gil Scott-Heron] Blow, wind, blow Please tell ‘em, “Don't give up the fight” And blow, wind, blow Through the calm and through the storm Blow, wind, blow Between the pages of my life Can't you see? I’m traveling on the wings of time That only you can look ahead And see what's happening as clearly as you see behind Won't you blow, wind, blow Please blow, wind, blow Please blow, wind, blow Blow, wind, blow
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My father had this record in the basement and this was the first song that really let me know the depth of Brother Gil's soul and intelligence. Beautiful Brother rip.
"You alone have been to Africa
To hear the rhythms of the drums
And, at the same time, in America
You greet the morning sun"
Never been too hip to my man til i was almost 30. Good to know that people think the same way. Like readin a holy book. A reminder to the soul
Same here
Hi...... This is music for ears who can bring tears!
One of the few musicians that embodied the search for truth and freedom within his music, R.I.P. now you have the ease and tranquility you yearned for on earth the you are truly missed Gil.
Loved Gil and this song makes me want to cry. RIP
I miss him.......he was brilliant. R.I.P. Gil, may your music live forever!
one of the best musicians ever
Yes Brian Jackson is amazing
Brian and Gil raised me! You to?
This is the song that hooked me too. Now I love it all.
So utterly deep and beautiful!!!
(the minor to major is a subtle sweet deep killer).
Absolutely one of the greatest. RIP Gil🌟
His words still touch me the same like they did when I first heard them over 30 years ago......"Every closed Eye is not Sleep" RIP Brother Gil.
I really like that quote. Is that from Gil?? or where from? I'm curious...
I agree. ❤️
Right On
still touches hearts to this day.
Not sure where it originates from...but I took it to mean. You know what's happening but you pretend to not know
A true poet I recently discovered. Totally amazing.
can't believe it...RIP
So good, so painfully good.
Speechless .........RIP my man........RIP
one of the most unforgetable vinyls i have
[Verse 3: Gil Scott-Heron]
You alone have been to Africa
To hear the rhythms of the drums
And, at the same time, in America
You greet the morning sun
I wanted to get word to my brothers
But I really didn't know how
And not until now
Until now
[Verse 4: Gil Scott-Heron]
Blow, wind, blow
Please tell ‘em, “Don't give up the fight”
And blow, wind, blow
Through the calm and through the storm
Blow, wind, blow
Between the pages of my life
Can't you see?
I’m traveling on the wings of time
That only you can look ahead
And see what's happening as clearly as you see behind
Won't you blow, wind, blow
Please blow, wind, blow
Please blow, wind, blow
Blow, wind, blow
Gil cant do wrong ....always listening.......
Perfect song for this time ✨💓🌟🍃💫✨
One of the greatest!! R.i.p. Gil Scott-Heron....
Can't get enough of this song and album. Thank you, algorithm.
One of my favorites. RIP Gil!
LOVE
Between the sunshine and the rain.
The Absolutely best of all time!
Love his voice,!!!
Once in a lifetime human understanding of life.
[Verse 1: Gil Scott-Heron]
Blow, wind, blow
Further than a thousand wires
Blow, wind, blow
Transporter of the clouds
Blow, wind, blow
Fanner of a thousand fires, yeah
Can't you see?
That every place you go
Well, the people got a need to understand
Yes, some people want to know
Won't you blow, wind, blow?
[Verse 2: Gil Scott-Heron]
Fly, breeze, fly
Like a symbol of the change
And fly, breeze, fly
‘Cause only you can conquer time
Fly, breeze, fly
Between the sunshine and the rain
Can't you see?
Moving on from place to place
That there's a need for peace
Written on everybody's face
Won't you fly, breeze, fly?
[Verse 3: Gil Scott-Heron]
You alone have been to Africa
To hear the rhythms of the drums
And, at the same time, in America
You greet the morning sun
I wanted to get word to my brothers
But I really didn't know how
And not until now
Until now
[Verse 4: Gil Scott-Heron]
Blow, wind, blow
Please tell ‘em, “Don't give up the fight”
And blow, wind, blow
Through the calm and through the storm
Blow, wind, blow
Between the pages of my life
Can't you see?
I’m traveling on the wings of time
That only you can look ahead
And see what's happening as clearly as you see behind
Won't you blow, wind, blow
Please blow, wind, blow
Please blow, wind, blow
Blow, wind, blow
Thank Youuuuuuuu 🤍
So ahead of his time 💘him!!!!
Brilliance has to be in your Heart ♥️
Such a brilliant man so far ahead of his time. This world needs the insight you had to Offer.♥️
Got to be!
smooth song
entre ayer y hoy he escuchado esta cancion como 19 veces
peace and love in 21
A classic
Anybody here in 2021??
❤️
esta cancion de 1977 es buena
“You alone have been to Africa….
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