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One of Gil Scott-Heron's finest 1970s albums, WINTER IN AMERICA finds the ever-provocative vocalist/poet playing off the surprisingly gentle piano arrangements of Brian Jackson. Whereas other records (particularly SMALL TALK AT 125th AND LENOX) focus more on Scott-Heron's spoken-word missives, WINTER highlights the influential African-American performer's abilities as a singer, particularly on the soulful "Back Home" and the smooth, lyrically pointed title track, which superficially evokes a contemporaneous Barry White tune.
While the first part of WINTER IN AMERICA consists of studio sessions, the final four numbers feature Scott-Heron playing live in Washington, D.C., with the concert recordings easily on a par with the more polished earlier tracks, as exemplified by his stirring medley of "The Bottle," a funky cautionary tale, and the percussive, chanted "Guan Guanco." Second only to PIECES OF A MAN as an intriguing mix of melody and rhetoric, WINTER IN AMERICA is required listening for anyone interested in Scott-Heron.
Digitally remastered by Malcolm Cecil.
Re-Issue From 1974;Bonus Trax
Recorded at D&B Sounds, Silver Springs, Maryland on September 4 & 5 and October 15, 1973; live at the Wax Museum, Washington DC; Live at Blues Alley, Washington DC in 1981. Includes liner notes by Gil Scott-Heron.
Personnel: Gil Scott-Heron (vocals, electric piano); Brian Jackson (vocals, acoustic & electric pianos); Danny Bowens (electric bass); Bob Adams (drums).
Uncut (3/03, p.120) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...The album is inward and thoughtful, an extended mood piece which haunts and intrigues..."
Uncut (p.115) - 4 stars out of 5 - "Majestic and haunting."
Vibe (3/98, p.150) - "...a music statement as revolutionary as his incisive, witty commentary....this collection is an absolute must for both collectors and new Gil Scott-Heron fans."
Mojo (Publisher) (5/01, p.125) - "...Scott-Heron's distinctive street poetry is not perhaps the easiest of listens, but still resonates fiercely today..." Winter In America Music | List Price | $16.98 (You save $6.39) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Soul/R&B, Spoken, Jazz Vocals, Fusion, Contemporary Jazz Vocals | | Label | TVT (Dist.) | | Orig Year | 1974 | | All Time Sales Rank |  8240  | | CD Universe Part number | 1018982 | | Catalog number | 4320 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Apr 14, 1998 | | Studio/Live | Mixed | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Perpis-Fall Music, Inc. | | Engineer | Jose Williams; Malcolm Cecil | | Personnel | Gil Scott-Heron - vocals, electric piano
Brian Jackson - vocals, acoustic & electric pianos
Bob Adams - drums
Danny Bowens - electric bass
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Gil Scott-Heron Winter In America Songs | 1. | Peace Go With You, Brother (As-Salaam-Alaikum) |
| 2. | Rivers of My Fathers |
| 3. | Very Precious Time, A |
| 4. | Back Home |
| 5. | Bottle, The |
| 6. | Song For Bobby Smith |
| 7. | Your Daddy Loves You |
| 8. | H20gate Blues |
| 9. | Peace Go With You, Brother (WA-Alaikum-Salaam) |
| 10. | Winter in America |
| 11. | Song For Bobby Smith, A |
| 12. | Your Daddy Loves You |
| 13. | The Bottle / Guan Guanco |
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