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Wanna be in show business. It’s all right with me. Yeah, it’s alright with me. Just as long as you know. [Verse 2: Gil Scott-Heron] You’re only as important to them as your latest hit. That ...
Listen to Show Bizness on Spotify. Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson · Song · 1978.
- 2 min
- January 01, 1978
The Meaning Behind The Song: Show Bizness by Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson When it comes to powerful protest songs, few can match the genius of Gil Scott-Heron. Along with his collaborator Brian Jackson, Gil Scott-Heron created a masterpiece that went by the name “Show Bizness”. As a freelancer, I have had the pleasure of … The Meaning Behind The Song: Show Bizness by Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson Read More »
Well, they got your new career for only ninety five percent (well) that leaves a number upfronts like ____* suits and pay the rent sing the blues pay your dues and not know who you are
Do you really want to be in show business? The instant high and constant come-and-go business Got you hanging out at places you got no business And people sell their souls Wanna be in show business Wanna be in show business It's all right with me Yeah, it's all right with me Just as long as you know. You don't think it's important to them as ...
Lyrics to Gil Scott‐Heron Show Bizness: Well, they'll guide your career For only ninety-five percent Well, that leaves enough for fronts like Three-piece suit's This is an incorrect tag (wrong hyphen).
Scott-Heron’s recording work is often associated with black militant activism and has received much critical acclaim for one of his most well-known compositions “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”. On his influence, Allmusic wrote “Scott-Heron’s unique proto-rap style influenced a generation of hip-hop artists”. discogs
