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The Revolution Will Not Be Televised | 
| Artist: Gil Scott-heron
Label: RCA
Category: Music
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 4566
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 035628699428
EAN: 0035628699428
ASIN: B0000257B8
Release Date: April 15, 1989
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| Tracks:
| • | Revolution Will Not Be Televised | | • | Sex Education Ghetto Style | | • | Get Out Of The Ghetto Blues | | • | No Knock | | • | Lady Day And John Coltrane | | • | Pieces Of A Man | | • | Home Is Where The Hatred Is | | • | Brother | | • | Save The Children | | • | Whitey On The Moon | | • | Did You Hear What They Said | | • | When You Are Who You Are | | • | I Think I'll Call It Morning | | • | Sign Of The Ages | | • | Or Down You Fall | | • | Needle's Eye | | • | Prisoner |
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| Editorial Reviews:
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
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| Customer Reviews:
Fantastic January 6, 2005
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
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 fantastic music in a variety of different styles from spoken word/rap to (almost) soul.
He is perhaps best known for his searing political (and personal) lyrics that are often so good that they can be read as poetry. However, he is also an excellent musician and the music always complements his lyrics. If you want to know more about him then I recommend trying to catch the Don Letts documentary when it is next shown on BBC3 or BBC4. Be warned his life is something of a tragedy - problems with addiction, particularly crack cocaine, and the associated jail time have dominated his later years (particularly ironic as two of his most famous songs - The Bottle & Angel Dust - are tirades against alcohol and drugs). However, none of these problems detract from his music - he has been my favourite artist for nearly 20 years and I suspect he will be my favourite for the next 20.
If you're only going to buy one CD in 2002 get this! January 4, 2002
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
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.
An essential buy February 21, 2000
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
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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