I'm from Chicago but I Love NYC for alot of Reasons. Mainly cause it's the City of BRIGHT LIGHTS and Times Square and it has Great History. And It's where Hip Hop started. In The South Bronx.
Ah New York, I met you in 1995 and I fell in love with you. I was resistant at first but the more time we spent together the stronger we bonded. You were so big and intimidating. I grew to understand you and you helped mold me into the man I am today. Then you changed and I still love you but I like to remember the "first date"
This song is about the real New York City. The ups & downs, the trials and tribulations of life here in the Big Apple, Gil Scott telling it like it is ( Howard Cosell )but the words are the truth. Once again my brother thank you for feeling and telling it like it really is.
To my friend Dennis Thompson thank you for giving me words of wisdom , thank you for being a friend to me and thank you for introducing me to this song by the legendary Gill Scott!! I'm going to elavate my game and live my life to the fullest rest in paradise brother Dennis!;;
Gil Scott showing his love for the NYC, while he reminds us that "We Almost Lost Detroit". Man knew how to paint a picture with words and music like no other. Will truly be missed, RIP, probably upstairs ruffling feathers!!! Salute and Respect!!!!!
One of my favorite of Gil Scott Heron , as a native can relate to those lyrics. NYC is different now has lost it's grit, now gentrified and commercialized.
I lot of the greatest lyricists deliberately leave holes and ambiguity in their stories rather always closing the meaning down in a 'this means this, and that means that' kind of way.
I'm from Chicago but I Love NYC for alot of Reasons. Mainly cause it's the City of BRIGHT LIGHTS and Times Square and it has Great History. And It's where Hip Hop started. In The South Bronx.
Ah New York, I met you in 1995 and I fell in love with you. I was resistant at first but the more time we spent together the stronger we bonded. You were so big and intimidating. I grew to understand you and you helped mold me into the man I am today. Then you changed and I still love you but I like to remember the "first date"
This song is about the real New York City. The ups & downs, the trials and tribulations of life here in the Big Apple, Gil Scott telling it like it is ( Howard Cosell )but the words are the truth. Once again my brother thank you for feeling and telling it like it really is.
pure unadulterated talent respect to Brian Jackson. RIP dear Mr Heron
Why doesn't this song have more views?? This is a classic
Gives me goosebumps every time I come back to it.
To my friend Dennis Thompson thank you for giving me words of wisdom , thank you for being a friend to me and thank you for introducing me to this song by the legendary Gill Scott!! I'm going to elavate my game and live my life to the fullest rest in paradise brother Dennis!;;
This definitely takes me back to that old NYC that I miss so much.
Gil Scott showing his love for the NYC, while he reminds us that "We Almost Lost Detroit". Man knew how to paint a picture with words and music like no other. Will truly be missed, RIP, probably upstairs ruffling feathers!!! Salute and Respect!!!!!
Can't find another song that make me feel the city more.
NYC I don't know why I Love but its REAL............Brother Gil RIP
This song is magic
Might as well call this the The theme of New York City...perfectly captures new york city 1976 or 2022 miss u in bunches brother Gil ✊❤🎉🔥🌹🎶💥
Gil Scott Herron Legend King of New York! His message will live forever!
Another classic by this dynamic icon rest in everlasting power brother Gill. it
Awesome Band, and vocals
Takes me back home,
Genius
Rest In Power To My Friend Gil Scot Heron
I’ve own this Lp for over 10yrs & never played this track until this evening.
love the jazz!
toujours aussi bon à écouter !!
One of my favorite of Gil Scott Heron , as a native can relate to those lyrics. NYC is different now has lost it's grit, now gentrified and commercialized.
Thanks for shearing
Nyc
crazy this song is not on streaming services (apple music/ spotify)
this song is very "complete"... full of everything.
Home
One Kool cat
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I love the song, but I wish he went more in-deph about how NYC reminded him about himself.
Its a mystery!
When he describes NYC, he is talking about himself.
find yourself through the faces of many !
I lot of the greatest lyricists deliberately leave holes and ambiguity in their stories rather always closing the meaning down in a 'this means this, and that means that' kind of way.
Use your imagination
Heavy
Year ??
hullygulley 1976
75 ......
This is how i feel about san fran. F* that place
Ha...
5 Boroughs