Gil Scott Heron - We almost Lost Detroit

Mom played this album religiously in 1978 & 1979. I still remember Falling asleep to this song as the smoky spell of pot & jasmine incense danced hand in hand down our hallway with the music into my bedroom. Outside my window the soft amber streetlight glow illuminated the lilacs petals waving at me in the summer evening air. Gils steady voice fades my senses and sleep pulls the covers over me kissing me goodnight.

the fact this song only exists on Spotify as a live version is super infuriating

"When it comes to peoples safety, money wins out every time" ....that line hits hard cause its so true in many ways

In case yall were wondering "Gil Scott-Heron was referring to a partial nuclear meltdown that occurred at the Fermi 1 nuclear power plant near Monroe, Michigan, about 30 miles from Detroit, in 1966. The song's lyrics discuss the dangers and near disaster of this nuclear accident. While there was no widespread release of radioactivity, the accident was considered serious. The plant suffered a partial fuel meltdown due to a combination of equipment malfunction and operator error. Scott-Heron used this event to critique the development of nuclear power in general, highlighting the potential risks and catastrophic consequences of nuclear accidents, especially with plants located near major population centers like Detroit. The song became an anthem for anti-nuclear activists. The title of the song was also used for a 1975 book by John G. Fuller about the accident, and likely inspired Scott-Heron's musical treatment of the topic a couple years later. His song shone a spotlight on the incident and contributed to ongoing public concerns and debates about the safety of nuclear energy."

This song is about the nuclear power plant in michigan, near detroit that almost blew. but might also be a double entendre talking about race riots in 67

YouTube algorithim you've won this time

Gil Scott Heron, Nina Simone , Curtis Mayfield , they did something different.They gave us a voice .

This is one of the greatest songs I’ve ever heard.

So smooth I almost slipped

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, this song is especially timely and prophetic. Is anyone listening?

That ghostly synth is omnipotent.

The kindest DJ played a full set of tracks including Gil Scott for me after I called in to his show on a really horrible day. I think I still have the recording of it somewhere...

I’m over 40, a music addict for my entire life, and a musician, but somehow the universe has been cruel to me for not allowing me to hear the golden voice and brilliant words of Gil Scott-Heron till today. Maybe the universe has now somehow made peace with me...

"We Almost Lost Detroit"... can't have shit in Detroit.

Real music lives on for ages it’s 2024 I’m 23 and this is what grounds me a Smokey room and a glass of scotch sets this mood

"When it comes to people's safety, money wins out every time" -- Gil Scott Heron... Chilling, and totally honest. Sad to say. What a powerful piece of music.

Can't believe this masterpiece is on GTA V now.

his voice is like butter...

I don't think we know how privileged we are to be able to listen to this song.

God damn. I'll never get over this one. I don't think I've ever listened to a piece so many times which is saying something. Gil was truly a once in a life time talent and Brian Jackson and him complimented each other in every way.