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Gil Scott-Heron
Great new track and a stunning video from the old master. His a new album “I’m New Here” is out next week and he’s playing a one off gig at The Royal Festival Hall on the 20th April with Mercury winner Speech Debelle.
Update: Since I put the post up, I’ve been listening to Gil Scott-Heron on repeat .. And as someone who as beaten more than their fair share of addictions, this song perfectly explains the misery, frustration and comfort of addiction.
“The Bottle”
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Curious football fact.
Gil Heron, his dad, “was the first black player to play for Scottish club Celtic.”
Liked that Simon, thank. Scott Heron is a name I have read about for many years, but have never listend to any of his offerings.Will explore more.
The Massive-Attackization of GSH was, I suppose, inevitable and good luck to him, but I’m glad you stuck up the bottle to remind us of the leaner, more nimble performer of the 70s.