Hyperspace Sound Lab is an extremely rare and important record. The tracks … Read Full Bio ↴Hyperspace Sound Lab is an extremely rare and important record. The tracks found on this release are the first works ever committed to vinyl by James 'Drexciya' Stinson.

James Stinson chose the alias, 'Clarence G' as a reference to an author 'Clarence G. Hamilton' who wrote books regarding music theory and music history. Some of the titles of the books are:

- Epochs in Musical Progress
- Outlines of Music History
- Sound: And Its Relation To Music
- Touch and Expression in Piano Playing

Drexciya, James Stinson, were very secretive in their production techniques and influences, but this is one of many Drexciyan mysteries solved.

Angels
Clarence Lyrics

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I'm gonna say this right here and right now
I need your help
So, baby, it's now or never
Set me free, yeah!

When lovers clash when hearts are angry
Nothing can get in their way
Their tongues are steel with eyes like razors

No second question left to play
A question, an answer, a lover, to cry for
So many things I'd like to say
A whisper, a promise, a lover to die for
Pride is like a prison and I'm dying here

Send me an angel and set me free
Send me an angel to set me free
Send me an angel and set me free
Send me an angel to set me free

Would it take so much to say I'm sorry?
Would it break my world in two?
Another chance, a new departure
Can't find the words to say to you
So take me and break me and make me your lover
No-one else can take your place
Take me and shake me and break down my prison
There is nothing like this hell of mine called pride
Send me an angel and set me free
Send me an angel to set me free
Send me an angel and set me free
Send me an angel to set me free

A question, an answer, a lover, to cry for
So many things I'd like to say
A whisper, a promise, a lover to die for
Pride is like a prison and I'm dying here

Send me an angel and set me free
Send me an angel to set me free
Send me an angel and set me free
Send me an angel to set me free

Why, why set me free set me free
Why, why set me free set me free
Why, why set me free set me free
Why, why set me free set me free

Send me an angel and set me free
Send me an angel to set me free

Send me an angel and set me free
Send me an angel to set me free

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Clarence's song "Angels" depict a plea for help and liberation from a tumultuous relationship. The singer acknowledges the toxic dynamic in the first verse, expressing a need for assistance. They emphasize the urgency of the situation, stating that it's now or never. The second verse captures the intensity of a lovers' quarrel, describing the harsh words and piercing gazes exchanged. It portrays a sense of hopelessness, with no room for reconciliation or discussion. The singer longs to express their feelings and apologize, but they fear that it would shatter their world. They crave another chance, a fresh start, but struggle to find the right words.

The chorus repeats the request for an angel, someone to set the singer free from the bondage of their pride and the walls they have built around themselves. The lyrics emphasize the desperation and longing for release from the emotional imprisonment. The bridge further motivates the plea to be set free, as the singer acknowledges the numerous things they want to say and the promises they want to make to their lover. They recognize that their pride is suffocating them, boiling their emotions and leaving them in agony.

The repetition in the final section of the song reflects the persistent plea for freedom and a resolution to the turmoil. The desperation is intensified, with the singer questioning why they need to be set free repeatedly. The lyrics of "Angels" primarily revolve around the need for liberation from a destructive relationship, highlighting the singer's desire for forgiveness and a fresh start.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna say this right here and right now
I am about to express my feelings and desires without hesitation or delay

I need your help
I require your assistance and support

So, baby, it's now or never
This is the crucial moment, and if you don't act now, it may never happen

Set me free, yeah!
Release me from the emotional constraints that burden me

When lovers clash when hearts are angry
During conflicts between lovers, when their emotions are filled with anger

Nothing can get in their way
No external force or obstacle can impede their confrontation

Their tongues are steel with eyes like razors
Their words are sharp and cutting, with piercing scrutiny

No second question left to play
There are no more doubts or uncertainties that need to be addressed

A question, an answer, a lover, to cry for
The emotional toll of a relationship, where love brings both joy and sorrow

So many things I'd like to say
There are numerous thoughts and words I wish to express

A whisper, a promise, a lover to die for
The intensity and depth of love that one would sacrifice everything for

Pride is like a prison and I'm dying here
Excessive pride confines me and is causing my emotional suffering

Send me an angel and set me free
I yearn for an angelic figure who can liberate me from my emotional imprisonment

Would it take so much to say I'm sorry?
Is it really such a challenge to apologize?

Would it break my world in two?
Will admitting fault cause irreparable damage to my existence?

Another chance, a new departure
A fresh opportunity for a different path or beginning

Can't find the words to say to you
Struggling to find the appropriate words to communicate with you

So take me and break me and make me your lover
Accept and embrace me fully, transforming me into your beloved

No-one else can take your place
There is no substitute for your presence and love

Take me and shake me and break down my prison
Seize me and shake me out of my confinement, demolishing the walls of my emotional prison

There is nothing like this hell of mine called pride
The torment caused by my own pride is incomparable

Why, why set me free set me free
Why, oh why, grant me liberation and release me from my emotional shackles

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Phil de Wilde, Peter Bauwens, Clarence Bekker

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

isartora platz

3y↑3

Wow 😮 poor child 🧒🏾
Couldn’t read and this
Is still going on in many
Classrooms.. Today!!!
👩🏾‍🏫
I’m an X teacher
Who homeschool
Her kids; my kids
Can read this is
Seriously offensive to
teachers 👩🏾‍🏫 reputation.

If you can read this
Thank a teacher and
That doesn’t necessarily have to be a licensed teacher but someone who cared enough to teach you how to read...

All comments from YouTube:

Cassandra Cassaria

3y↑91

My heart stay heavy on the nostalgia, things will never be the same.

Jamal Austin

True

The Messenger

Gotta keep those times in your heat. Jumping ramps,, tetherball,,etc..

James Royal

3y↑1

Don't we wish

tulayama lavenapi

3y↑3

But the soul remains ever existing without change.

Journey to the Most High

3y↑85

I’m convinced that you have a time machine! Please take me back even for 10 minutes! This movie is a gem! I remember singing most of these songs, as I was 10 when this movie came out. Oh how I miss playing Double Dutch and seeing life outside! Thank you for sharing so many wonderful gems!

James Brown

3y↑1

I'm an 80's baby 🙌🏿

James Brown

3y↑1

❤️❤️❤️👏🏿❤️❤️

James Brown

3y↑1

I agree ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

DCRAXEONKLINGON&SCRIBLURAE

3y↑2

Elementary schools are no place for police ,what a game changer

Journey to the Most High

3y↑4

@Sean Wright I wouldn’t want to be born afterwards at all! I feel so sorry for the generations after use because we were the last of the “Mohicans”😂I’m truly grateful as well!

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LadyDay K

3y↑38

These children are just a few years older than me so I remember these times vividly.
This movie was so heartbreaking at times. I cried often. As an African American teacher working in urban schools I just wished I could just jump in this movie wearing my teacher's cape. I cried SOOO hard at the end! Every urban teacher needs to watch this.

LadyDay K

@Leigh Burton absolutely not. I remember our Black man Vice Principal paddling the boys in 4th grade for grabbing the girls' behinds on the playground

David Hollingsworth

2y↑1

@LadyDay K
I gather. This movie does brings back memories.

Leigh Burton

2y↑1

The kids in this movie aren't much older than me! I started school in 1980. Things that happened in this movie would not be allowed today!

LadyDay K

2y↑1

@David Hollingsworth I can not tell you how much I have thought about this movie (and replayed the end).

David Hollingsworth

2y↑1

Agree.

Avery Jackson

3y↑33

So glad Clarence was able to read at the end 🙌

The 2nd Coming

And, they wonder why white dudes is scooping all that exotical energy these days👀

Tgirl

3y↑3

@Natlin Turner That's how the school system was back then some students got left behind if they didn't know the basic material. The teachers were too lazy to give one on one help to students who needed it. The school system has changed a little but still has far to go

Natlin Turner

It was amazing that his friend took the time to help him and the teacher did not. It ashamed we really have teachers like her in the school system. She had favoritism of the students that she did help,but she did not like Clarence, but I'm glad he over came and showed her he got it.

Diamond GodISis

3y↑2

Well according to the synopsis in the description, Clarence was dyslexic not illiterate

Jamar Banks

3y↑40

Damn. I was born one year after this movie came out. How come I ain't never seen or heard of this?? This definitely should have been shown to us at least mid elementary school lol

Selena Grinage

Me too as well Sept 25th 80baby🙌🏾

Alison Fields

Right

Love Melanin

2y↑1

I was born same year 1980.

lil Odawg Ozone 305

3y↑2

Born Sept.1 79' datz why i clicked so fast..

Sweet-T-777

3y↑2

I was born one year before this movie came out!

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RoY.

3y↑15

Off the intro alone I know I must watch this with the family...thanks reelblack. It's not easy finding childhood period pieces from the 80s, especially ones without filth.

Alfonso Davis

3y↑10

Had to watch this again. I watched it originally at age 8 and now 40+ years later those chants took me back to grade school in Erie PA where I was originally from. Thankfully, my aunt and grandfather taught me how to read, write, and do math. I wasn't a nerd yet I performed well. Those psychotropic and Ritalin were common to Black and Brown kids in those days. Clarence, Angel, and I were and are the probably same age. This movie offers many lessons on dealing with institutionalized racism and White Supremacy.

Khadijah Elgaili

3y↑13

This is a genius artistically woven and dreamy. All the songs were my childhood.

Sadly, children are often pressured to be perfect in compulsory education; creating trauma, low esteem as well as mental stress.

MahoganyRoux

3y↑22

A lot of kids find it difficult to learn from a book, the more you get left behind the harder it is to catch up. In that hallway they both found a friend, a guide, a confidant, inspiration. It’s a shame that the academic system hasn’t changed. Lesson of the story: each one, reach one. Each one, teach one. Until all are taught. I couldn’t help but wonder about the school system when crack was first introduced in these communities? Thank you for the videos.

Clean Music Lover

3y↑3

This is why it's important for parents to start reading to their children at an early age.

DCRAXEONKLINGON&SCRIBLURAE

3y↑1

@David R chicken pox and mumps Rubella was no picnic And most of that stuff was eradicated decades ago now the doses are enough for a 270 pound person and drs. give it to little kids Over and over through childhood and there’s all kinds of other stuff in there like mercury to preserve it can’t they make fresh doses or is that only for the rich

DCRAXEONKLINGON&SCRIBLURAE

3y↑2

Vaccinations and foods eaten or how prepared , polluted environments ,could have an accumulative effect over time in some areas and communities

Donna C.

3y↑12

We are so missing 😢 these feel good movies. I know some people might think these are corny and lack "something". It is better than watching all this BS the media push down our throats.

MarMac

3y↑32

Getting put in the hallway was terrifying back then because the principal roamed the halls .

ATTD

The principal and coached still roam the halls.

Natlin Turner

3y↑1

@Anthony Taylor Yep waiting too get paddled was some tense moments lol

Anthony Taylor

3y↑4

I know u remember those paddles it only took one kid to get a paddle then everyone would shut up for the rest of the day

Riogi

3y↑13

I have never heard of this film. Thank you Mike for once again making me so aware. I wish I knew what became of the actors who played Clarence and Angel.

Black Tigeress

3y↑2

Me too

ProdiGaLhasReturned

3y↑30

That opening scene, errbody put their sneaker in the circle to get chose, double dutching, the children rhyme songs, passing homework from back of class to the front, the keds sneaker with the rubber torn away from the corner- I got a picture of mine, the natural slim active bodies, the karate and Kung fu moves, the mother placing that belt on the desk…being put out the classroom- for me it was white teachers. Those kids were between 10 and 12 years old. The world is completely changed. I am grateful for this footage. Thank you.

ProdiGaLhasReturned

3y↑1

@Anthony Taylor Yessir…Ollie, Ollie, um free! Franklin Hill projects, Boston👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Anthony Taylor

3y↑1

Definitely I got flashbacks in the summer on the block when it got dark it was time for hide go seek everybody put their foot in the last.one left was it and u had to find who was hiding before they ran back to the base the base could be a pole or a tree if u could find anybody u call ollie um Free then everyone comes in and u start over y'all know what I'm talking about

DerrickBoundsMusic

3y↑14

I remember those days. The principal gave the hardest paddlings, as they were called, cheeks burning 🔥🧯 Some things I would not be willing to go back in time and revisit. 😆

Anthony Davis

2y↑5

This film brought me back to those times as a kid growing up in the 80's. Man we had so much fun back then! I remember teachers being like this! Principal walking the halls looking for some kid to paddle. Never really helping the kids if they had a problem. It was damn near always punishment! If it wasn't for Clarence being kicked out of the classroom. He would have never met Angel. I had many grade school friends like Angel, that were always exaggerating in a cool and playful way but when it came down to being a friend they had my back. Friendship was solid back then! I appreciate you posting this Reelblack for the people✊🏽💯

Ramel Mil

2y↑2

So I watched half the movie...then the other night I finished it. The last 5 minutes really got to me! When he wanted to read and the teacher ignored him...my heart sank!!! That is the worst thing you can do to a child that wants to learn! When Clarence shouted, "Are You listening to me!!!" then started reading the look on that teachers face!!! Priceless! This is a treasure of a film and should be required viewing for all educators!

Avery Jackson

3y↑22

The barbershop scene was classic those day's was awesome along with engine engine number 9 Chicago line brought tears of joy from school yard day's in Harlem NY this was classic

Cimarron Reed

3y↑3

Man, this movie took me back to my childhood. I never knew the name of it, but I always remembered some of the scenes. Unfortunately, many of us come out of the same public school experience.

chrrylocs

3y↑7

I remember friends taught friends to read or math back in the day. As a child we thought most adults were impatient or mean... Most we figured our friend could not learn from the teacher or the teacher didn't like our friend. If our friend could not learn from either one of us, we would find away to give them the answers.

Lisette Cogdell

This was a beautiful movie! I grew up in the 70's and this was my childhood! I am so happy that education policies have changed and recognize that many bright children may struggle with reading and also may be gifted and bored with the regular curriculum like I believe Angel was!

KingLucious 400

3y↑61

Kids don’t even go outside no more these phones ruined society

Selena Grinage

@sanchez73 day I agree

Yeah I said it!

2y↑1

Mannnnnnn I gave some lil boys playing football some money for being outside! Cuz I used to beg mama to go outside!😂

Lady blessed

2y↑1

I am in agreement with you on this 100%

Tito McKenzie

2y↑2

As a 14 year old, partially agree. Its half the fault on phones and social medía and the other half on the parents. They spoil us so much so we expect for society to do the same for us when really society dont care about us. For me I can say im not spoiled, my pops is 59 and my moms is 47. My pops was in the military for 21 years and he always was rough with me and still is. Then you have other kids who arent disiplined with their parents who are in their early 30's.

Franskie

3y↑2

Ikr.. I remember getting whoppings for being outside all day in the early 2000s 😂😂

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Ant "D"

3y↑7

I grew up during the 80s and definitely remember when teachers could still paddle. Every teacher had a paddle and it had a name. One teacher would come and get another in a hot minute, in order for the other to be a witness to the paddling. The principal usially had the biggest paddle and had a reputation on how to use it.

The 71eights

Absolutely no real learning came out of it

Ramel Mil

3y↑2

Wow...the children's play chants...the laughter and care free sound of kids playing...only urban kids in the hood can only understand!! Man listen...this is my favorite channel. You have treasures...true cultural treasures!

Scientific19

3y↑2

What a beautiful expression of love interpreted by way of education 🔥

Lady blessed

2y↑4

I remember playing jacks,and jumping rope,playing in mount morris park great days! We had to read books,and actually write book reports. Our parents took the time to go to the PTA meetings,and connect with other parents. We had to ask permission to have company,and our parents asked for phone numbers of our friends parents. I appreciate this movie,as it makes me very reflective. Thank you so much for this !!!!Blessings

Valeri Marcus Johnson

3y↑3

I was 12 when this movie came out I am 53 years old now I remember some of these songs and never remember some of the kids who were just like these kids it brought back a lot of memories because I was one of those students who couldn't read like the other kids could read and my mother could only do so much to help me and she was just like the mother that needed to go back to school so that she can help her her son I truly enjoyed this movie they need to make a remake of this movie but who were the characters become thank you please show more of these types of movies

intense passion

3y↑71

Wow...the days when children played. We must find a way to make organic play return.

jo@gmail.dinghy uu rdff

3y↑2

don't know where y'all live at i see kid's outside playing all the time

Phillip Scruggs

3y↑1

Best days r yet to come God bless 💯

ronnie g

Sadly those days are gone these kids and technically is too far gone

Saints United

Do away with technology...

flossy galloway

3y↑1

Throw out the tech in y o ur house un plug .

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Olupero Aiyenimelo

I'll take movies like this any day over what's out now! I was 8 when this came out and this flooded me with great memories!

Tyrone Price

2y↑1

This was a great movie. This movie reminded me of elementary school in my time. This film has real truth especially below academic standards in IQ. The standard was 80 which was normal. The disrespect some students had toward others, but not much smarter than the slow students, but called them who had academic trouble, retarded because Special Education was a place for them to get help. Special Education was considered a bad class to be in.

John Webb

3y↑22

When kids could play and not have to worry about gunshots on the playground 🤔

yolanda james

3y↑27

This is what I need to do. How I grew up in the 60s and 70

Donna C.

3y↑3

Me too we played outside so much.

AdrinaJohnson

3y↑7

Clarence needed to be in a drama class or a comedian.

Brandon Sullivan

3y↑42

I’m a 80s baby raised in the 90s .My generation was the last generation of kids going outside playing.These kids nowadays are always inside playing games.I’ve never heard of kids being “homebodies “

Love Melanin

2y↑1

Same for me as well. I love going outside roller skating ride bikes play hand games, tag, dodge ball, jump roping, etc. Once Nintendo, Game boy and soon in the 90's Super Nintendo Play Station and more video games systems came around.. I begin my love to play videos game but still make time to get fresh air and play outside and return home before dark.

Love Melanin

Me too. 1980 baby here. Growing up in that era to the 90's my adolescent years was different. Back when life was simple, not a lot of things going on etc.

tawanna brown

My kids were born 99 and 2001 and they played outside damn near everyday all day..the whole neighborhood did

Amber Dean

3y↑2

Born 1980 and the last time I saw any kids play outside, including my nephews and niece that were born between '91 and '95, was in '99 Gameboy and all the portable electronics took over and never saw a young one roller skating or riding a bike since.... the minute few that may have played outside were the exception. 💯💯

Clean Music Lover

3y↑2

Born in 1994 and we played until the streetlights came on.

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Savagely Chill

3y↑36

This is why obesity wasn’t as common back then as it is now. Kids were outside sun up to sun down. Pre cell phones, social media, streaming media and the rest of the “modern conveniences” that have corrupted our society. PS I realize the irony of my statement considering I’m on YouTube writing this through the internet. But I’m an adult and use this technology to enrich my life. The trick is knowing when to put it down. Children need to be taught that.

Selena Grinage

2y↑1

Growing up in the 80s one thing my mom and dad would always say to myself and my siblings was “At the end of the day and I don’t care what them dang on teachers say WE are your REAL TEACHERS!” They never depended on the “oppressed” educational system to solely educate us! I remember a lot of the neighborhood kids would all come to our house after school mama would feed all of us and we’d all do our homework and if anyone was struggling mama was right there to encourage and help🙌🏾💪🏾🖤

Life In_between

3y↑2

These kids were a couple of years older than me when this movie came out. The nostalgia is making me so emotional right now.

The 2nd Coming

Beat up papi bul all in the hallway on some, damn chill bruh. I probably already gotta fight off an ass whoopin when I get home for getting into it with the teacher😏

Carlos J Bolden

3y↑17

So Sad They Laughed At Him Cause He Couldn't Read.. Kid's Was Really Cruel Back Then, They Worse That Ever Now...

Leigh Burton

2y↑1

Oh! You still get laughed at if you can't read today! Now they expect kindergarten students to do reading comprehension. Clarence would have been placed in a self contained ID special education class today!

Patricia Long

3y↑1

@Jay ZacharyThats why they have these younger teachers now of days those ole school teachers was just too with know damn patience or love for their students just mean to the bone.

Jay Zachary

3y↑1

The teacher should have embarrassed him in front of the class.

isartora platz

And that’s why the
Ending of the World
Has begun...

seVenblUnts

3y↑13

More 80’s kids movies please. Love this type of film. I think i first watched johnny tuff on this channel. Thank you for digging in the crates.

Mike Walker SBC

3y↑2

The impassionate teachers and vice-principle in this film remind me of the sh*tty ones that I encounterd in my school days during the same time period. Things were rough in an urban school system ack in those days and not much has changed now. Thank you so much for this upload.

agoodgurl2k

This took me straight back to 15 years old!

I wonder what happened to some of these child actors? Angel had talent...them rappers in the bathroom...

Bravo...and thank you for taking me WAY back!

Teona Guy

3y↑29

The good ol days

EZEKIEL

I wanna go back! 😿

Jamar Banks

3y↑2

Man‼

The 2nd Coming

3y↑1

😎

Ngaire Hodge

I love all these movies I was way too young to watch. My dad has these films on VHS he borrowed from the library and recorded at home(double VCR action).

T.K. Martinez

3y↑3

This movie made me think intensely about childhood. All the challenges. Often times children's needs fell on deaf ears. This was a gem indeed.

KingLucious 400

3y↑18

Those teachers were terrible how a student supposed to learn in the hallway

isartora platz

You are a Genius no one else has noticed that this child couldn’t read they are so self-absorbed that they don’t even care to help the children to read and this is going on today all over in the city and in small towns the children are falling through the cracks because of there in ability to read and the inability of teachers 👨‍🏫 to care enough to teach...
The Children...
X teacher 👩🏾‍🏫

Leigh Burton

2y↑1

Angel was a better teacher than Clarence's own teacher!

Joe France

3y↑7

This remind me of growing up in the 70's and 80's. Playing stickball, basketball, handball, etc. Going to your friends house to see if they can come out. Smelling like the streets until the lights come on. No cell phones. Television with a hanger for an antenna and pliers to change the channels 😀. I was the remote! These kids today have no respect. Staying inside Playing games and texting all day. Simplier times. I loved growing up in my era.

Patricia Long

The kid's fault that they're inside all day playing games,and texting,its the parents thats not having them to go out and play and making these kid's lazy if i had lil one's they would be out doors playing am just saying.🏃🏾⛹🏽🚴🎏🏈🏀🏸🏒🪁

Kimberly Howard

2y↑3

Wish I met a friend like Angel when I was coming up.

Gmoney

Wow this brings back memories! Especially the playground games! 🥳👍🏾😎

Bob Channell

3y↑8

I think they're making up things about that little kid. He's not the best student, but it seems to me he's kind of timid, and keeps to himself. Yet they are making all sort of unsupported claims that he goes into the girls bathroom and other things. I just don't believe it, based on what I've seen up until this point, at about 15:36.

Eastcoast Grandison

3y↑8

I remember seeing this about 40 years ago. It was a weird movie

Richard Dixon

3y↑13

16:42 making me take a day off from my job... there's no Emoji for the butt whoopin that came after that

The 2nd Coming

3y↑1

“You gotta whippin’ so ha ha ha.”💀

Alfonso Davis

3y↑6

OMG Haven't seen this year's like BET aired. I was looking for this movie on YouTube for months and now WOW
Patience is a virtue

The 2nd Coming

3y↑1

How they getting kicked outta class everyday but not expelled tho?😂

Shadeplant

3y↑13

In my school in the early 80s all the teachers used to smoke and chug Diet Coke in the teachers' lounge.

Ibibio Toi Ayin Klee

3y↑8

Damn...Clarence momma broke my heart 📚📚make sure y’all remember we the ones of our history 💪🏽✊🏾

Ms. Shugga Deborah Rosenbloom

The teacher was not instrumental in his reading skills.

I remember all of those songs as a child. And...going in the hall and facing the wall.

Thanks for posting this.

Ms SS

3y↑8

Noooo! I have looked and looked for this for my Mom and I for time!
Oh my Mom would have loved to have watched this with me again but she passed March 21...I sang the 'superman' rap for years! Love you forever Mom!
From Mom & I, TQ! xx

Madam Misty Foxxx The Stag Performer

3y↑1

My Deepest Condolences

Ms SS

@Shannon Mona'e Thank you so much x

Shannon Mona'e

3y↑1

May your mom truly RIP. Many comfort and healing energies to you.

David Hollingsworth

2y↑1

This gem of a film reminds me of Cooley High. And the relationship dynamic between Clarence and Angel reminds me of the relationship dynamic between Fresh and Chuckie in the 1994 film "Fresh."

Richard Dixon

3y↑9

21:53 remember the paddle that had holes in it like meat tenderizer 😥

Tired_of_u_ppl

Yea that was meant to tenderize them cheeks 😆

The 2nd Coming

3y↑2

That principal was talking kinda reckless too, tho. Mighta had to snatch that paddle one good time😂

Muhammad Ali

I was a year older than these kids in nyc and this bought back CRAZY flashbacks. The Puerto Rican dude was funny as hell. I had 2 friends like him that talked mad shit. Lol..but they couldn't fight. I was the Bruce Lee dude. So I understood his desire for martial arts. That the new hip hop was the new thing. Wow..the good old days. Those Lil boys are probably my age now. 53 or 54

GOTHIC CHILD CREATIONS

3y↑1

I GREW UP IN THE 70'S AND ANGEL REMINDS ME OF HOW I USED TO BE MINUS THE WHOLE BRUCE LEE KARATE THING LOL,
THOUGH I WAS A FAN OF THE LATE BRUCE LEE AND READ ALL THE DOCUMENTARY'S BASED ON HIS LIFE AND MARTIAL ARTS TEACHINGS WHAT STANDS OUT ABOUT THIS MOVIE IS HOW ANGEL DRESSED/LOVED TO READ AND WRITE AS WELL AS HIS BEST FRIEND WAS A BLACK STUDENT NAMED CLARENCE WHO HAD DIFFICULTY IN READING/WRITING.

BACK THAN MY BEST FRIEND WAS A BLACK STUDENT NAMED ALEX BUT AFTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WE WENT TO DIFFERENT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS AND LOST CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER.
IF TRUTH BE SAID ALL MY LIFE EVEN TO THIS VERY DAY I GOT ALONG BETTER WITH THE BLACKS IN MY COMMUNITY THAN MY OWN KIND.
THIS MOVIE BRINGS BACK SO MANY MEMORY'S INCLUDING THOSE CLOTHS AND WINTER JACKET ANGEL WORE,
I HAD THE SAME EXACT ONES IN FACT ME AND ANGEL WERE THE SAME HEIGHT AND WEIGHT THOUGH MY HAIR WAS SHORTER THAN HIS LOL...PEACE EVERYONE.

Madam Misty Foxxx The Stag Performer

3y↑6

Kids Need Mothers AND Fathers to help them succeed especially in childhood/tweens and teen years!!

Mr G

I'm surprised that I could find this film, I don't remember what it's about, but I remembered the title, glad someone uploaded it, ...now to watch again, after 41 years!

tulayama lavenapi

3y↑3

There's more than one way to skin a cat.

(I taught my girl to read & write, kinda like home school, except we never really had a home😆)

The glory of film in the land of liberty. THIS is a sweet piece of that art.

J Frazier

I was Robert, everything except the girls bathroom, I (had) to fight them girls. Had a male teacher kept manicured hands, a paddle with holes in it increasing the pain. Because of this I believe that myself and others of my generation had authority issues leading to the start of high incarceration rates in the 80's and nineties. Dr. Kwame (?) Wrote a book and has YT video on teaching the young black male. I think it's could the destruction of the young black male.

never too old to learn

Thank you. One of the best films I've seen in a long while.....

Shennel Courtney

Those were the days!!💕👍

James D. Drumgo

3y↑4

I am so glad i watch this movie I learned too much many thanks

Anne Newhouse

Sweet memories ❤️

matrixxs

Wow I been looking for this ..this have some real old school memorable moments.thanks for the post👍

dyonomite reacher

3y↑4

I went through ALL of the comments and I almost cried. Not one comment about FATHER and MOTHER ARE RESPONSIBLE for their child. People blaming teachers and the same Black females and males who have to put up with parents who have NO parenting ability. Your baby is YOUR JOB ONE even after you pass on. This blaming some teacher because you are incompetent. Well, I live in the "hood" and most parents are still too "busy" working and stuff to actually RAISE the child. No wonder we have nothing accept what our slave owners grandchildren let us have. Well I am still working for our freedom, keep blaming teachers for not doing YOUR job.
There is no way I would refer anyone to this movie except to learn the songs and games that were still slightly being used. This movie is a white persons joy. I wish someone had information on the author.. maybe a biography.

Getoutofyourfathershouse Williams

Your so right. Things will never change unless we take responsibility and make it reflected in our actions and attitude.

sun rah 44

3y↑24

Awww yeah..."engine engine numba 9 goin down chicago line if the train jump off the track do you want your money back?..."

The 2nd Coming

3y↑3

😂

Jane'sPeach

3y↑5

Got me slidin' down memory lane😉...

Elle Brown

3y↑4

Then it switched up bc we began touching toes with 1 word..especially the word “magazine”.

Martin Riemer

3y↑2

What a treasure. Best wishes from Berlin

Natural Woman💕

3y↑2

41:18 principal handed mama the paper upside down and she didn't turn it right side up so how is a parent going to teach their child to read when they can't read themselves?

Natlin Turner

3y↑1

Yeah that was a sad scene right there.

chosen people

3y↑3

I, was 11 yrs old at that time i, can relate

Philly Boi

3y↑9

FIRST TO GET THAT REAL BLACK KNOWLEDGE 💯💪🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👊🏾

Leigh Burton

I haven't seen this movie since I was a child! The movie Mister and Pete with Jennifer Hudson has a lot of similarities to this one!

Atiashaun Baker

3y↑1

This was back in the days where you could get a whipping in school by your parents or by teachers. I forgot this was filmed right around the crack epidemic and Roberts father was no where to be found .

Lady Love

It was that paper for me it was up side down and she ask can you see she said yea all they ass need some learning 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Proud American

3y↑3

I would love to see the movie from 1976 called, "Brothers" with Ron O'Neal. Can you upload this, ReelBlack?

UltraWaveVisions

BEAUTIFUL...REALBLACK IS THE GREATEST CHANNEL ON YOUTUBE..THANK YOU FOR SHARING SUCH GREAT RARE CONTENT!

KEZIAH~AMIRRA

SMH.
I ACTUALLY CRIED JUST SEEING THE BEGINNING. I WAS 8YRS OLD PLAYING THOSE GAMES. WE HAD THE BEDT CHILDHOOD IN THOSE DAYS. GENERATION X. ITS SAD THAT THIS GENRE WOULD NEVER GET IT.

Anthony Taylor

3y↑1

They should have depicted how back in the day they took a kid in the back and put that paddle to him after that everyone shut up for the rest of the day

Bob Channell

This movie is so jumbled, with unconnected sights sounds coming at you from all directions, I think it must be the way someone with autism, or maybe schizophrenia might experience the world.

Diamond GodISis

3y↑7

Clarence was dyslexic and Alex hyperactive, it's in the bio....maybe it's the world thru their eyes

Dalaphene Hunt

Thank you reminds me of the good old days

Deb Taylor

Bring back paddling and prayer in schools!! The little Angels will straighten up then!!! 💯💯💯💯💯💯

Karma804

3y↑15

You post the best stuff

Chris Utley

3y↑2

I remember this!

Anthony Taylor

3y↑2

Who wrote those rhymes or are those kids freestyling if so they are cold blooded good

Super Amanda

2y↑1

There wouldn’t have been the wonderful 1970s without Black folks the United States. I know this is 1980 but this is a pre-Reagan era film before the country took a big step back and thinking and cultural diversity. Despite problems we have in this country every weight race was better off. We had strong unions, strong community safer streets we were not each of us two holes staring at our screens in a dark room to paraphrase Jim Morrison. Something was in the air back then. Something really special.

Anthony Taylor

3y↑3

That principal had that paddle I wonder if his had holes in it? My ass hurt just thinking about it lol

DerrickBoundsMusic

Mine too! The memories

Black Silver

3y↑2

I thought I wasted a hour of my life watching this $#!+. But Queen, u did that. Old memories poured back. Salute to you. And your vidz. #Growndontcry....($#!!!!!+). Damned there.

Terrecia Kennedy

2y↑1

Why embarrass Clarence. Offer him extra help after class. She knew he couldn't read smh. Lol

Hisheem King

I remember those paddle👀 ....they still hunt me ....different strangers my momma even helped them an got in on it at times

Atiashaun Baker

If you played " pop pencil" in school , you from the ole school

THE REAL SOURCE

Every generation seems to think discipline has gone down.

Elle Brown

3y↑11

Kaboom guess who stepped in the room 🙋🏽‍♀️

isartora platz

3y↑3

Ashunda Thomas

3y↑1

Thank you!

Lisa Walls

3y↑10

BLESSED EVENING STAY SAFE

SE 2

"I don't wanna get in trouble". Maaan.

Derrick Langford

I wonder what happened to them in real life.

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