tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post2577337711588257048..comments2024-01-30T11:14:25.598-05:00Comments on Electronic Village: Old School Friday: Gil Scott-HeronAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-87843863696462112512008-06-11T00:25:00.000-04:002008-06-11T00:25:00.000-04:00Rae - Yikes ... I hate when there are two points o...<B>Rae</B> - Yikes ... I hate when there are two points of view on a subject and I can't find a reliable source to verify the truth. Ah well... we all must learn to live with chaos in our lives...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-32319876747894892632008-06-10T22:06:00.000-04:002008-06-10T22:06:00.000-04:00sjp & villager, Jill Scott is NOT the daughter of ...sjp & villager, Jill Scott is NOT the daughter of Gil Scott-Heron. GSH does have a daughter who appeared on his album cover, Real Eyes in about 1980, when she was a baby. I think her name is Gia.Rae728https://www.blogger.com/profile/12763520761570285359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-37971056120450380422008-06-10T21:18:00.000-04:002008-06-10T21:18:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rae728https://www.blogger.com/profile/12763520761570285359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-48897939770500371812008-05-15T07:24:00.000-04:002008-05-15T07:24:00.000-04:00Lady D - I didn't know that he was HIV-positive. ...<B>Lady D</B> - I didn't know that he was HIV-positive. I imagine that it is from needle use. I learned from the thread that his daughter was Jill Scott. I didn't know that piece of information until today...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-89372740960874699302008-05-14T23:05:00.000-04:002008-05-14T23:05:00.000-04:00I still listen to GSH! At least once or twice duri...I still listen to GSH! At least once or twice during the month for inspiration!<BR/><BR/>My favorite song is Winter In America <BR/><BR/>Did you know that he has admitted that he is HIV positive? :-(msladyDeborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17593695415626632490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-35265449713716416252008-05-03T19:10:00.000-04:002008-05-03T19:10:00.000-04:00Now you know you came wit' it Villager -- most ex...Now you know you came wit' it Villager -- most excellent!Sheliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00280487267612661372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-52296246950852045822008-05-03T14:23:00.000-04:002008-05-03T14:23:00.000-04:00:>) OSF reflects my generation, too! aka...Old Fol...:>) OSF reflects my generation, too! aka...Old Folks Music. Love it! Can't wait till next week! SjPSjPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03637955368291716153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-60428273134593695312008-05-03T10:45:00.000-04:002008-05-03T10:45:00.000-04:00Sojourner - I enjoy OSF meme because it reflects m...<B>Sojourner</B> - I enjoy OSF meme because it reflects my generation (smile). I didn't have a clue that <A HREF="http://electronicvillage.blogspot.com/2007/10/jill-scott-twist-on-national-anthem.html" REL="nofollow">Jill Scott</A> was the daughter of Gil Scott-Heron. I'm sorry to hear that they are estranged...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-32404660682440081682008-05-03T01:12:00.000-04:002008-05-03T01:12:00.000-04:00@SJP - I had no clue that Jill Scott was Gill's da...@SJP - I had no clue that Jill Scott was Gill's daughter! I knew he had one but never put those two together, WOW. But it makes perfect sense from a talent stand point and also from the level of emotion and intensity they both have when singing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537995627507688916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-84624130318423242252008-05-02T22:36:00.000-04:002008-05-02T22:36:00.000-04:00Villager! Jill Scott is his daughter...showing you...Villager! Jill Scott is his daughter...showing your age:>)! They are- or at least - were estranged - but not the bloodline or the talent. SjPSjPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03637955368291716153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-44609124144216953812008-05-02T22:25:00.000-04:002008-05-02T22:25:00.000-04:00Regina - In the Bottle is a deeeep song on many le...<B>Regina</B> - <I>In the Bottle</I> is a deeeep song on many levels. GSH is a brotha that brought it with every song he wrote and performed...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-26962223647600062622008-05-02T22:03:00.000-04:002008-05-02T22:03:00.000-04:00Hi Villager! sorry to jump in the game so late tod...Hi Villager!<BR/> sorry to jump in the game so late today (internet issues off & on all day...) anyway fabulous choice! I had to shed a tear or two because every time I hear GSH I think of his song "In The Bottle" and think of the millions of men who came home from Vietnam damaged (my father included)...<BR/>But still a fabulous choice, he was valid in the 60's and is still valid today. <BR/>Peace & Love!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537995627507688916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-2587008721371134132008-05-02T18:21:00.000-04:002008-05-02T18:21:00.000-04:00Jamie - I had not heard of Shawna Kimbrell before ...<B>Jamie</B> - I had not heard of Shawna Kimbrell before your message. She is our <I>Village Hero</I> in the sidebar of this blog. Thank you for the tip!<BR/><BR/><B>Ticia</B> - When you do a search on Amazon.com for "African American" ... that book is #1 ... and has been for many weeks...<BR/><BR/><B>Quick, Boo and Don</B> - GSH is truly Old School. He does a riff on <I>Black History Month</I> that is also quite remarkable...<BR/><BR/><B>Sojourner</B> - I didn't realize that his daughter is in the game. What is her name?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-34131178506070236082008-05-02T18:12:00.000-04:002008-05-02T18:12:00.000-04:00All-Mi-T - You mentioned your book in earlier post...<B>All-Mi-T</B> - You mentioned your book in earlier post. What is the title of the book? Anyhow, if your music reminds folks of GSH .. that is a dayum good thing!<BR/><BR/><B>Hagar's Daughter, IrieGal and Marvalus</B> Asante sana!<BR/><BR/><B>Mrs. Grapevine</B> - GSH has a number of strong songs from back in the day. I'm glad to put face to sound for you today...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-64326577823227034332008-05-02T15:53:00.000-04:002008-05-02T15:53:00.000-04:00Well Villager! You've done it again...taken me way...Well Villager! You've done it again...taken me way back! Gil has always been on my A-list... There is no wonder that is daughter is following right in his footsteps! SjPSjPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03637955368291716153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-61916136581619754232008-05-02T15:46:00.000-04:002008-05-02T15:46:00.000-04:00I've never heard him before but I think he's one o...I've never heard him before but I think he's one of my favorites now, that's one cool brothaThat Girl Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13258101904356880526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-37447021316661673582008-05-02T15:31:00.000-04:002008-05-02T15:31:00.000-04:00gil scott heron is a great choice. i have read his...gil scott heron is a great choice. i have read his lyrics more than i've heard them. a very deep brother.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02904024507867487521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-36276359112918675922008-05-02T15:12:00.000-04:002008-05-02T15:12:00.000-04:00"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised"...i was jus..."The Revolution Will Not Be Televised"...i was just listening to this about 1 month ago!Quickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14785570887154017672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-56998759149545163692008-05-02T13:50:00.000-04:002008-05-02T13:50:00.000-04:00Hey! I may need to check out that book on the side...Hey! I may need to check out that book on the sidebarTiciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13956393573041401364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-28227467663321120102008-05-02T11:41:00.000-04:002008-05-02T11:41:00.000-04:00He is a wonderful artist that I've never heard bef...He is a wonderful artist that I've never heard before. I depend on you to find these for me. In doing an article about firsts for American women, I came across this lady: <A HREF="http://www.blackmilitaryworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=530" REL="nofollow">Shawna Kimbrell</A>. If you haven't profiled her before, you might like to take a look.Durward Discussionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15023629504094283860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-5307418659801154592008-05-02T11:23:00.000-04:002008-05-02T11:23:00.000-04:00Gil Scot Heron is a wonderful artist. Great OSF CH...Gil Scot Heron is a wonderful artist. Great OSF CHOICE!iriegalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17624900201571871081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-3828353220420792952008-05-02T10:23:00.000-04:002008-05-02T10:23:00.000-04:00Brilliant! Happy OSF!Brilliant! <BR/><BR/>Happy OSF!Marvalushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351017369178485617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-11978836838187437912008-05-02T10:22:00.000-04:002008-05-02T10:22:00.000-04:00I've heard this so many times, and never knew who ...I've heard this so many times, and never knew who the originator was. Great choice. It's nice to put a face to the voice.Old School Fridayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00937615631401943279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-37751946439335300472008-05-02T09:42:00.000-04:002008-05-02T09:42:00.000-04:00I love this and still quote this all the time - Th...I love this and still quote this all the time - The Revolution will not be televised! - so many people will miss it because they will be parked in front of the tube.<BR/><BR/>I can dig it brotha. Happy OSF!Hagar's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05329175102157599795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-59626630415009637942008-05-02T09:32:00.000-04:002008-05-02T09:32:00.000-04:00what u know about Gil scott folk. They say my mus...what u know about Gil scott folk. They say my music remind folk of himAll-Mi-T [Thought Crime] Rawdawgbuffalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843040863123899426noreply@blogger.com