GIL SCOTT-HERON, Pieces Of A Man (Flying Dutchman; HIQLP7, US 2014 Reissue, Gatefold) LP NEW/NEW
GIL SCOTT-HERON, Pieces Of A Man (Flying Dutchman; HIQLP7, US 2014 Reissue, Gatefold) LP NEW/NEW
LP - NEW/NEW - GIL SCOTT-HERON, Pieces Of A Man (Flying Dutchman; HIQLP7, US 2014 Reissue, Gatefold), , "Pieces of a Man" by Gil Scott-Heron is a classic album in the canon of African-American music. The album, which was released in 1971, is regarded as a watershed moment in the evolution of spoken word and socially conscious music. "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," a politically charged and socially relevant poem set to music, is one of the album's standout tracks. The song became a civil rights anthem, and it has been covered and sampled by numerous artists over the years. "Home Is Where The Hatred Is," a poignant and powerful depiction of inner-city life, and "Lady Day and John Coltrane," a tribute to jazz legends Billie Holiday and John Coltrane, are also highlights on the album. - 6016106C *** In Stock In Our Crouch End Shop ***
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LP - NEW/NEW - GIL SCOTT-HERON, Pieces Of A Man (Flying Dutchman; HIQLP7, US 2014 Reissue, Gatefold), , "Pieces of a Man" by Gil Scott-Heron is a classic album in the canon of African-American music. The album, which was released in 1971, is regarded as a watershed moment in the evolution of spoken word and socially conscious music. "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," a politically charged and socially relevant poem set to music, is one of the album's standout tracks. The song became a civil rights anthem, and it has been covered and sampled by numerous artists over the years. "Home Is Where The Hatred Is," a poignant and powerful depiction of inner-city life, and "Lady Day and John Coltrane," a tribute to jazz legends Billie Holiday and John Coltrane, are also highlights on the album. - 6016106C *** In Stock In Our Crouch End Shop ***
