While listening to * today--I thought of an old poem

[Exgeneral]

Gil-Scott Heron. BUY his albums. He actually INVENTED rap.In the 60's. When it was REAL.

Whitey on the Moon

A rat done bit my sister Nell.
(with Whitey on the moon)
Her face and arms began to swell.
(and Whitey's on the moon)
I can't pay no doctor bill.
(but Whitey's on the moon)
Ten years from now I'll be payin' still.
(while Whitey's on the moon)
The man jus' upped my rent las' night.
('cause Whitey's on the moon)
No hot water, no toilets, no lights.
(but Whitey's on the moon)
I wonder why he's uppin' me?
('cause Whitey's on the moon?)
I wuz already payin' 'im fifty a week.
(with Whitey on the moon)
Taxes takin' my whole damn check,
Junkies makin' me a nervous wreck,
The price of food is goin' up,
An' as if all that shit wuzn't enough:
A rat done bit my sister Nell.
(with Whitey on the moon)
Her face an' arm began to swell.
(but Whitey's on the moon)
Was all that money I made las' year
(for Whitey on the moon?)
How come there ain't no money here?
(Hmm! Whitey's on the moon)
Y'know I jus' 'bout had my fill
(of Whitey on the moon)
I think I'll sen' these doctor bills,
Airmail special
(to Whitey on the moon)

[m-jean03]

1. Perfect!

Thanks. Welcome to DU!

[Exgeneral]

2. thank you

I've been lurking forever.

[Fenris]

3. Okay, I'm just 19 but you've just convinced me to check out his

catalog. That poem/song is amazing.

Welcome to Rush's grand (vicodin-induced) nightmare.

[grannylib]

4. This is amazing...I am going to have to check him out. I am

familiar with the name, but have not heard any of his music.

[Exgeneral]

5. its jazz

lots of conga and kinda Miles-esque

[CanuckAmok]

6. I love his delivery on that track...and the audience reactions.

...worth seeking out--reading it isn't enough.

[NJCher]

7. is that perfect or what?

Another welcome to DU, Exgeneral.


Cher