https://padlet.com/laceysamela/a7g37on1mnuu5bou song by Gil Scott-Heron en-us 2021-02-12 13:59:29 UTC 2025-09-24 22:36:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f5fd.png laceysamela https://padlet.com/laceysamela/a7g37on1mnuu5bou/wish/1209396435 The song/poem, "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" was written by the singer Gil Scott-Heron and was recorded in 1970. This was originally a poem, but was recorded later with congas and bongo drums. ]]> 2021-02-17 01:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/laceysamela/a7g37on1mnuu5bou/wish/1209396435 laceysamela https://padlet.com/laceysamela/a7g37on1mnuu5bou/wish/1209399796 Gil Scott-Heron was born April 1, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois. He was best known for his spoken word songs in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a singer, songwriter, poet, musician, and author. He was best known for his song, "This Revolution Will Not Be Televised" released in 1970. ]]> 2021-02-17 01:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/laceysamela/a7g37on1mnuu5bou/wish/1209399796 laceysamela https://padlet.com/laceysamela/a7g37on1mnuu5bou/wish/1209403118 The title, "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" meant that the fight for racial equality would not be broadcasted on television news. Unlike other songs by black activists, this song was directed toward other black people and white people who supported the civil rights movement. The song basically says that there needs to be a revolution for there to be real change and that standing by and not joining would not help the movement and they could not tune in later to watch on TV. ]]> 2021-02-17 01:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/laceysamela/a7g37on1mnuu5bou/wish/1209403118 laceysamela https://padlet.com/laceysamela/a7g37on1mnuu5bou/wish/1209411135 The meaning of this song connects to a quote by Martin Luther King Jr. that stated, "Freedom is never voluntary given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed." It can be said that Gil Scott-Heron would agree with this quote because a lyric from his song said, " The revolution will not go better with coke. The revolution will not fight germs that may cause bad breath. The revolution will put you in the driver's seat" This meant that there was no opportunity for performative activism, using the protests just to get on television, and that there was a need for a real revolution because if there was not, there would be no change. ]]> 2021-02-17 01:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/laceysamela/a7g37on1mnuu5bou/wish/1209411135 laceysamela https://padlet.com/laceysamela/a7g37on1mnuu5bou/wish/1209418185 Music is a good form of activism because people are more likely to focus and listen to a song than a speech, even if both have the same words. Music has more going on, like a beat with instruments, which draws people in and commands their attention. Because of this, activists who could sing and write music used this to their advantage, to write songs about important issues, hoping to spread awareness. In addition to this, more people can join a movement if they are paying attention and learning real information about a real issue. ]]> 2021-02-17 01:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/laceysamela/a7g37on1mnuu5bou/wish/1209418185