Wonderful piece in today's Sunday Times by writer and broadcaster Gerry Hassan on footballer Gil Heron, father of Gil Scott Heron. Sadly Gil Heron died last week aged 87. Gerry was able to present Gil Scott Heron with a gift when they met recently. A song written by Michael Marra in tribute to Gil Heron titled "The Flight of the Heron"
The Flight of the Heron - Lyrics - Copyright @Michael Marra
"When Duke was in the Lebanon
Grooving for the Human Race
Gil flew high in the Western sky
On a mission full of style and grace
From Jamaica to the Kingston Bridge
He was inclined to roam
Drawn by the flame of the beautiful game
Here was a brother who could not stay home"
Chorus -
Higher
Raise the bar higher
He made his way across the sea
So that all men could brothers be
"When Miles was in the juke box
and Monk was on the air
He crossed the ocean to the other side
To play for Celtic with the noble stride
The Arrow flew, he's flying yet
His aim was true so we don't forget
What it means when his name we hear
The hopes and dreams of every pioneer"
Chorus -
Higher
Raise the bar higher
He made his way across the sea
So that all men could brothers be
Read the full piece here -
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article5298520.ece
Another fine article from the Jamaica Observer
