Gil Scott-Heron - Save the Children (Official Audio)

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  • Опубліковано 18 сер 2014
  • Official audio for Save the Children by Gil Scott-Heron, released on Ace Records. Subscribe to the official Ace channel for more classics, lost gems, playlists, and more: / acerecordsbroadcast acerecords.co.uk/the-revolutio...

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  • @sherrymcclure1675
    @sherrymcclure1675 4 місяці тому +11

    Yes! Yes, again Gil was one of the greatest composers, ever!
    Peace & love to
    ALL (still) listening in 2024!

  • @carlbowles1808
    @carlbowles1808 26 днів тому +1

    His music was from the 1970's but resonates clearly in 2024. I feel blessed to experience him in the 1970's as a teenager. RIP GILL SCOTT HERON YOU STILL EXPRESS US.

  • @joevtam
    @joevtam 5 років тому +184

    I will always believe Gil Scott Heron was one of the most brilliant songwriters of all time.

    • @125birdie
      @125birdie 4 роки тому +17

      you are not alone still listen to his music today and learning from wisdom he left us

    • @texshd5406
      @texshd5406 4 роки тому +8

      Joseph Tammaro same

    • @joanncox496
      @joanncox496 3 роки тому +8

      I agree he was ahead of his time Rest In Peace...

    • @TheAudivisioner
      @TheAudivisioner 3 роки тому +6

      Many more people should listen to this song.

    • @carolmatthews6509
      @carolmatthews6509 2 роки тому +7

      Couldn’t agree more.

  • @mose-rtz
    @mose-rtz Рік тому +5

    Here from atlanta

  • @NJbakintheday
    @NJbakintheday 3 роки тому +34

    I was one of those children... 4 years old when this was released. Sorry we let you down, Gil.

    • @shottashabazz6721
      @shottashabazz6721 Рік тому +2

      This comment broke my heart Brotha and I am guilty slso.

    • @martinchagolla4352
      @martinchagolla4352 22 дні тому +1

      We are not done yet! Keep working. We can make it!

  • @frizza241
    @frizza241 5 років тому +49

    Swear to god. My mom used to play this album and I thought it was some SESEME STREET shit. Love this album. She later told me and my three siblings that this was late father's favorite album. I felt like it was his message to us

  • @skyscraper7474
    @skyscraper7474 2 роки тому +18

    Probably one of the beautiful and emotional songs ever written.

  • @joevtam
    @joevtam 5 років тому +53

    Without a doubt one of the most brilliant songwriters of all time.

  • @dwaynerose9315
    @dwaynerose9315 9 місяців тому +6

    Yes! We All NEED TO SAVE THE CHILDREN in 2023 & beyond, indeed!

  • @Kevin-be9iy
    @Kevin-be9iy Рік тому +17

    A song that will forever be relevant to our society, hasn’t aged a day.

  • @4hunnid5thecentralspot10
    @4hunnid5thecentralspot10 Рік тому +23

    This song always brings me to tears, I SWEAR!!!!! It's too late for us as adults to smooth out the rugged patches in life. We also had a chance to make an impact, but as soon as we realized that it was on us to put in the work, it was too late, but it is on us to still guide our little ones into a more prosperous future, or they'll only be a repeat of us. We've failed, but THEY HAVE A CHANCE. LET'S SAVE OR HELP RAISE THESE KIDS THE RIGHT WAY!!!!! THEY'RE THE TOMORROW THAT WE HAVE TO LOOK FORWARD TO, AND WITHOUT OUR POSITIVE GUIDANCE, IT'LL ONLY BE ANOTHER DARK N CLOUDY GENERATION OF LOST ADULTS, LIKE US, IJS

  • @rileywritts
    @rileywritts Рік тому +22

    "JUST BRING US THE ***DAMN BREAD!"

    • @coreygeiger81
      @coreygeiger81 Рік тому +2

      I wish he would have socked that kid in the mouth , talkin bout ‘can I take a picture’?

    • @montueswedthursfri
      @montueswedthursfri Рік тому +4

      😭

  • @jeshun7071
    @jeshun7071 7 років тому +56

    Another top quality track from the excellent 1971 album pieces Of A Man, the mix of modes is mindblowing on this album, Gil's poetry along with his warm sensibiity for Jazz, Gil was unique, he was doing what no one else was doing at the time back in 1971, he was way ahead of the game

  • @edwardhill1279
    @edwardhill1279 4 роки тому +20

    A true poet and great musician Gill was simply a genius in every since of the word..thanks Pops for turning my mind on to Gil

  • @fishdrew1111
    @fishdrew1111 6 років тому +40

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the bass playing and flute playing of Ron Carter and Hubert Laws, respectively, throughout this album. What an AMAZING album...

    • @7977dr
      @7977dr 4 роки тому +2

      Hmmm, didn't know that. Two Jazz Giants, thanks for the info. I saw Scott-Heron at the '74 Berkeley Jazz Festival when he was at the top of his game. Donald Byrd was also on the bill.

    • @7977dr
      @7977dr 4 роки тому +2

      Correction, 1975 Berkeley Jazz Festival

    • @corneliusbrown7221
      @corneliusbrown7221 2 роки тому +2

      Didn't know ron Carter was on bass

    • @margie7665
      @margie7665 2 роки тому +1

      Yes, an amazing album! What turned me on to Gil almost 50 years ago, can you believe it! The fact that he got 2 already famous musicians on his album when he was just starting shows what a great talent was seen in him. What a voice to sing the beautiful words he wrote!

  • @walterbutler5490
    @walterbutler5490 2 роки тому +4

    When l was enrolled in Upperward Bound at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, I had the privilege of having Gil as a mentor in the program!

    • @ericanddarlenegaskins8092
      @ericanddarlenegaskins8092 Рік тому +1

      Gil used to come back to Lincoln University to get together with his band and play in the SUB!!! Where are my Lincoln brothers and sisters from the 70's!!!!

  • @Sistah4Life
    @Sistah4Life 9 років тому +56

    These lyrics are so relevant for these days and times. Thank you.

    • @yatiisrael8051
      @yatiisrael8051 9 років тому +8

      I'm still tryna figure out how the hell this record skipped pass the generation when this record came out, I'm 27 years old and I played gil's music for my grandmother and she said "i never heard of him before" smh this dude had all the answers to heal the black/spanish community , much love sista enjoy

  • @joanietaylor-mitchell8559
    @joanietaylor-mitchell8559 2 роки тому +12

    No matter the song or year.. These days as always we need to get all Children to come into the ark of safety for Almighty God to receive all Glory

  • @landanisblack
    @landanisblack Рік тому +5

    Song was at the end of Atlanta season 4 ep 4

  • @donnabowen9983
    @donnabowen9983 Рік тому +1

    I love going back and listening to the social music of the 60s. And here we are decades later.

  • @ClutchDaddy7
    @ClutchDaddy7 2 місяці тому

    Found this song recently when I was in Vancouver during the summer, beautiful track to walk through the city in the sun to. Will always bring me those memories no matter how old I get!

  • @johnharris4899
    @johnharris4899 Рік тому +2

    Here after Nashville 😢😢❤❤❤

  • @rigatone
    @rigatone 4 роки тому +16

    He was so poignant with lyrics. Like Pieces of a Man etc. And this is just.....amazing. There are poet singers now like Kate Tempest or Cate le Bon but this is another level. What a great man. His dad was the first black footballer in Scotland too, true fact

  • @nightmare-nightmarenightma1147
    @nightmare-nightmarenightma1147 Рік тому +17

    The entire album is flawless. This is one of the highlights for me though

  • @125birdie
    @125birdie Рік тому +3

    so thankful for his music his wisdom his insight happy birthday Gil we need you today

  • @joevtam
    @joevtam 4 роки тому +13

    Brilliant songwriter and Human Being . RIP. Gil Scott Heron. We can only hope and pray there is so much more than the Money hungry and Selfish World we live in. The future is about Life not about Paper. So damn Sad????

  • @Georgeanne17
    @Georgeanne17 4 роки тому +6

    Timeless piece. Brilliant and wonderful man! ❤️

  • @anthonyfortson9982
    @anthonyfortson9982 6 років тому +5

    save the children is not just a song, because there's truth , and real meaning behind every word spoken. in a world where you can be something your not , and struggle just trying to save self. thanks!

  • @ppehsy1
    @ppehsy1 8 років тому +71

    Lyrics: If you're driving through the country on a lazy afternoon
    Or you're watching your children playing after school
    They seem to be so unaware of
    The things that they soon have to take care of
    We've got to do something to save the children
    Soon it will be their turn to try and save the world
    Right now they seem to play such a small part of
    The things that they soon be right at the heart of
    My little Tommy he said he wants to be a fireman
    And little Mary she said she got to teach school
    If we know all we say we know about the problems
    Why can't we do something to try and solve them
    We've got to do something to save the children
    Soon it will be their turn to try and save the world
    We got to do something to save the children
    To save the children
    To save the children

    • @kellygoines7448
      @kellygoines7448 2 роки тому +1

      THAT'S IT. . . . 😍😍

    • @kellyfoxx2549
      @kellyfoxx2549 2 роки тому +1

      So deep... and we still do!

    • @Chris-rbsn
      @Chris-rbsn Рік тому

      Tonight’s ep of Atlanta brought me here. Lyrics are so very RELEVANT to this day!

    • @128hopson
      @128hopson Рік тому

      Thanks❤❤❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @nadiraabdullahmuhammad3350
    @nadiraabdullahmuhammad3350 5 років тому +6

    Yall don't know this Man like I knew this Man🌹🌹
    Continue to rest in Heavenly peace

  • @annmcquaid139
    @annmcquaid139 Рік тому +2

    I like Gil Scott Heron,.... and that NY sound....word is born!..,....keepin it real

  • @joevtam
    @joevtam 2 роки тому +7

    This song applies more than ever to this pathetic world we currently live in. Wake the Hell up! We've got to do something to save the children 💧

  • @celesteprice9164
    @celesteprice9164 2 роки тому +3

    I love this song, such a deep lyricist.

  • @jama3335
    @jama3335 6 років тому +5

    I can't stop listening to this song. what an excellent composition of lyrics and soothing instrumentals.

  • @andrestipanovic7407
    @andrestipanovic7407 9 років тому +23

    thank you for posting this. it sounds great. This is one of the best albums, music and lyrics, that I have ever heard

  • @TheAudivisioner
    @TheAudivisioner 3 роки тому +2

    Many more people should listen to this song.

  • @gonzalovillalbadelcanto
    @gonzalovillalbadelcanto 4 роки тому +6

    Masterpiece ❤️

  • @766goldie
    @766goldie Рік тому +23

    The lyrics are so true, this is a motivational song because the children of today are rude, disrespectful , carrying weapons to solve arguments, etc. We gotta find away to save the children. 🤲🙏

  • @mattharris236
    @mattharris236 Рік тому +5

    Atlanta.

  • @detoriasmith6146
    @detoriasmith6146 2 роки тому +1

    Love Gil!! Met him back in the day--Brillant Man--He is Missed---🥰😢 2022

  • @charlesfisher770
    @charlesfisher770 2 роки тому +2

    Brother gil was for warning us of what was to come we need to get this song out more

  • @georgebrown2486
    @georgebrown2486 8 років тому +23

    If you want to correct the wrongs of the past, start by ensuring a better future for the young.

  • @charlesfisher770
    @charlesfisher770 Рік тому +1

    This song is surely for the time we are living in right now

  • @deemanthaperera1470
    @deemanthaperera1470 Рік тому +5

    Atlanta season 4 brought me here

  • @TheShabazzProduction
    @TheShabazzProduction 2 роки тому +3

    The best love song of all time!

  • @Turtlej47
    @Turtlej47 8 років тому +79

    It's crazy the children he's talking about in this song are now adults

    • @kennygates1192
      @kennygates1192 8 років тому +14

      I know right? This song will always be relevant!

    • @jumalbeautiful3211
      @jumalbeautiful3211 5 років тому +11

      THIS message is EVER LASTING

    • @NJbakintheday
      @NJbakintheday 3 роки тому +3

      Some even grandparents.

    • @bigolebot
      @bigolebot 2 роки тому

      They'd be like my age now (born in 1955)

  • @dennisjones1103
    @dennisjones1103 9 років тому +13

    This is a deep song we much save the children

  • @robertfaro9756
    @robertfaro9756 8 років тому +4

    such a great song and song writer ☺

  • @Mulavi
    @Mulavi 3 роки тому +2

    Life put to music. Better to have found Gil! Scott! Heron! later than not at all.

  • @julienpaumier3247
    @julienpaumier3247 2 роки тому +1

    Merci, merci merci 🙏🏽💚💛♥️

  • @samuraireflection
    @samuraireflection Рік тому +1

    let your life smile gil scott, thats it, ya know enjoy your life indoors right now, your such a good person dude. just chill. you gonna be alright man.

  • @tben254
    @tben254 9 років тому +7

    Thank you for posting this.

  • @unamcgurry6875
    @unamcgurry6875 3 роки тому +1

    ALL children every colour and race. Children are so innocent. Let’s make the world beautiful

  • @maegertieharvin6000
    @maegertieharvin6000 7 років тому +2

    🌹 Beautiful Music I Love ❣ Some Of The Music Take s Me Back In The Days Memory Of Nothing But Good Music🎵🎶🎼

  • @reesesm3730
    @reesesm3730 Місяць тому

    Gil- Scott- Herron, like Bob Marley and Curtis Mayfield, were prophets messengers for our people.

  • @Koekoek24447
    @Koekoek24447 Рік тому +1

    Great lyrics ♥️♥️♥️

  • @si-lince6818
    @si-lince6818 8 років тому +6

    GREAT SONG

  • @mrRicearoni34
    @mrRicearoni34 3 роки тому +1

    Such a simple yet profound song by mr. Scott-Heron

  • @joevtam
    @joevtam 5 років тому +3

    How great is Gil Scott Heron.

  • @dennisjones2114
    @dennisjones2114 8 років тому +16

    This is the bomb because we have to save are children because they are the future

  • @billbernhard3582
    @billbernhard3582 10 місяців тому

    A wise and educated man, speaking the truth about the distance yet to travel, seeking prosperity and inclusion in America.

  • @arvstephenson1107
    @arvstephenson1107 9 років тому +4

    Completely awesome.

  • @elkevormfenne9240
    @elkevormfenne9240 5 років тому +1

    Great Song🎼🎹🎙🎼This is a great Message👧🎀💗👶🎈💙🎁Save☂ the Children.Thanks Gil Scott Heron

  • @leonwatson2460
    @leonwatson2460 8 років тому +9

    save the children all the time,nphilly,pa

  • @charlesfisher770
    @charlesfisher770 Рік тому +2

    Gil was prophecy when he sang and wrote this song it's a shame no one paid attention to what he was trying to tell us

  • @Servant_of_TMH
    @Servant_of_TMH 4 роки тому +2

    Mellow groove, powerful message!

  • @yatiisrael8051
    @yatiisrael8051 9 років тому +4

    appreciate the post, completely awesome

  • @detoriasmith6146
    @detoriasmith6146 3 роки тому +1

    I love Gil!!! R.I. P.----Master Poet

  • @creekandseminole
    @creekandseminole 3 роки тому +1

    Album made me tear up first time I heard it.

  • @avroomen4300
    @avroomen4300 2 роки тому +1

    Super.
    Het laat ons allemaal weer eens zien ₩horen waar wij staan.

  • @shottashabazz6721
    @shottashabazz6721 Рік тому

    Beautiful song and still relevant.

  • @stephanieshaffer4131
    @stephanieshaffer4131 7 років тому +1

    I remember this cut!

  • @rachellakhi7752
    @rachellakhi7752 7 років тому +1

    beautiful.....so beautiful

  • @ppehsy1
    @ppehsy1 8 років тому +9

    LAWD HAVE MERCY!!!!!

  • @pharmacy4thepeople388
    @pharmacy4thepeople388 3 роки тому

    I LOVE this song so much.

  • @SANTANA1deep
    @SANTANA1deep 3 роки тому

    Thanks for everything

  • @ChrisQuigley414
    @ChrisQuigley414 6 місяців тому

    This album changed my taste in music

  • @silentsketcher_97
    @silentsketcher_97 7 років тому

    the arrangements on this song are mind blowing!

  • @TooDarnSoulful
    @TooDarnSoulful 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful :)

  • @ImSkittzle
    @ImSkittzle 3 роки тому

    wow. soon it will be their turns to try and save the world. it gives me chills knowing that I am one of the children he was talking about, and here I am 24 years old feeling like I need to make a change.

  • @antoinettek-low2398
    @antoinettek-low2398 Рік тому +1

    Just REAL Music ❤😊😅

  • @xxxxxxxxx727
    @xxxxxxxxx727 Рік тому +1

    till infinity

  • @joevtam
    @joevtam 6 місяців тому

    I wish people understood the future is so much important than our past. Wake up World.

  • @sexyeye54
    @sexyeye54 2 роки тому

    my man, my cousin, i miss him. his smile, we laugh.

  • @pendachildrey7232
    @pendachildrey7232 6 років тому +6

    Yes..the children are still our fulture..we have to save our children,social media is taking over..our babies are like zombies,my grandson is five and has an addiction to his ipad..

  • @joannewilliams-campbell8006
    @joannewilliams-campbell8006 10 місяців тому

    His songs are the truth

  • @unofficialmar
    @unofficialmar Рік тому +2

    Please save the children :(

  • @LaCheleWallace
    @LaCheleWallace 5 років тому +2

    Go 'head now. This is such a pretty song, Mr. Gil Scott-Heron. My mom is a huge fan. I love the sincerity in yo' voice. I've been listening to' yo' music off and on today and I can confidently say that you have an excellent body of work. R.I.P.

  • @thechief00
    @thechief00 Рік тому +6

    who else is here because of last night's Atlanta?? lol

  • @OSB_KyngMoe
    @OSB_KyngMoe Рік тому +2

    I’m here because of the Show Atlanta

  • @derekgreen4584
    @derekgreen4584 3 роки тому +1

    GOD, SAVE ALL THE CHILDREN, YOUNG, AND, OLD ! ! ! ME TOO !

  • @mhill94
    @mhill94 Рік тому +1

    This instrumentation 🔥
    I just noticed it’s either the exact same or nearly identical instrumentation as Aretha’s Day Dreaming, another one of my favorites!

  • @The27081952
    @The27081952 3 роки тому +1

    His voice 👑🎆🎇🎉

  • @flashbackacademy5405
    @flashbackacademy5405 6 років тому

    Some where along the line we have for gotten our responsibility of caring the torch. Thanks for posting. We should be looking at Flash Back Academy where a new generation of people are being cultivated.

  • @HakimBoxer215
    @HakimBoxer215 10 місяців тому

    Good music my dad pmo with this

  • @Ihbaworldsax
    @Ihbaworldsax 4 роки тому

    LEGENDARY!

  • @joanietaylor-mitchell8559
    @joanietaylor-mitchell8559 2 роки тому

    We must needs be about The Children the next generation.. Help Us God even in 2021 October

  • @shallahthebaptist5437
    @shallahthebaptist5437 7 років тому +3

    Classic

  • @dennisjones8887
    @dennisjones8887 5 років тому +5

    Yes it's been like three or four remix of this song Intruders Marvin Gaye Donny Hathaway and I think Gladys Knight but Nobody Does it Better Than You Gil that being said back to your listening pleasure of some more Gil

  • @salimaellis3980
    @salimaellis3980 4 роки тому

    The best artist