Music : The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0035628699428
Label: RCA
Manufacturer: RCA
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: RCA
Release Date: April 15, 1989
Studio: RCA
Sales Rank: 48450

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Disc 1:

1. Revolution Will Not Be Televised
2. Sex Education Ghetto Style
3. Get Out Of The Ghetto Blues
4. No Knock
5. Lady Day And John Coltrane
6. Pieces Of A Man
7. Home Is Where The Hatred Is
8. Brother
9. Save The Children
10. Whitey On The Moon
11. Did You Hear What They Said
12. When You Are Who You Are
13. I Think I'll Call It Morning
14. Sign Of The Ages
15. Or Down You Fall
16. Needle's Eye
17. Prisoner

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.co.uk Review:
A compilation based around Scott-Heron's first three albums, recorded for Bob Thiele's Flying Dutchman label in the early 70s. Several classics are included, ranging from the call to arms ("the revolution will be LIVE") that formed the title track, through to Gil's "Lady Day And John Coltrane" tribute and the pleas for compassion that form "Home Is Where The Hatred Is" and "Save The Children". The voice is ever- flexible, able to switch from jazz-tinged soul to roots of rap. Gil once claimed that he liked to sing in the manner that John Coltrane played sax and shaped his poetry in the way that Otis Redding sang. He achieves much of that here, weaving everything together in a melodic yet never-comprising manner. And if such other classics, such as "Johannesburg", "The Bottle" and "B-Movie" are not found here, there are other, complementary collections to be investigated. And definitely purchased. --Fred Dellar




Rating: - Fantastic
Gil Scott-Heron is one of the great recording artists of the 20th century. It is a shame that most people know almost nothing about him.

He work is almost always interesting and I would recommend (almost) all of his albums. If you are unfamiliar with his work then this compilation album is a very good place to start.

Gil Scott-Heron draws on a wide range of influences: the music of John Coltrane, the blues, the oral traditions of the American South and many others to create ... Read More

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Rating: - If you're only going to buy one CD in 2002 get this!
There's no words to really describe this little gem. The only way is to get it, get in on the stereo, kick back and enjoy. Searing vocals, funky as hell jazz grooves and lyrics that make you think (something I don't think that messers Williams or Halliwell will ever achieve). Can't remember how I survived without this album in my collection. A must for anyone music lover.

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Rating: - An essential buy
Poetic vocals from a legend, this CD is an absolute must for Jazz fans. Timeless music with as much relevance in today's world as when originaly written. It's as funky as hell. If you get the chance see this man live.

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