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.

KZfaq algorithim you've won this time

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

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

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

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

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

"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.

So smooth I almost slipped

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

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...

That ghostly synth is omnipotent.

I remember cleaning out the garage with my dad when I was 16. We found a crate of records and took them inside. We put this on, and the intro blew my mind. Then Gil started singing...

his voice is like butter...

We are losing Ohio rn. Decades old song but still relevant word by word.

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

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

This song is about the 1966 partial meltdown of the Fermi nuclear station in Newport, Mi on Lake Erie...

One of the greatest sounding synths and the best playing of synth ever recorded. It literally cuts through my body

This is some true O.G. music. Music which makes you think about our problems as a people and how to resolve our issues instead of feeding seeds of evil to our youth and communities. Some of those old-school 70's classics makes shed a tear or two sometimes when I think about all of the struggles us Blacks and Chicanos go through. And it also hurts to see where we have gone musically!!!

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...

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

this song hits different when you’re cruising in los santos

Thank you, Gil, for being a driving force for rap and hip-hop, as your innovative style laid the groundwork for these genres. Your courage in addressing social issues has inspired generations of artists to promote change. Your legacy endures as a source of inspiration for those seeking to use art as a tool for positive change.

This is like laying out in the grass watching the clouds pass over head.

A total classic of a song, a giant song from a giant of a man, who gave a shit and was brave enough to tell the world how it really is.

I swear I love finding new music

Unique subject matter.... brilliant prose....understated, brooding and soulful.... For me it's the perfect song.

This man is soooo UNDERRATED..We need this in these days.

This shit is beautiful man. Actually brings a tear to my eye

S/o to Common, Black Star, and Rapsody for sampling this joint 🔥

Such a brilliant Human so far ahead of his Time!

Sometimes I appreciate how over saturated the music market is with garbage because it makes gems like this shine 10 times brighter.

"When it comes to people's safety, money wins out every time..."

Thank you to the KZfaq algorithm to suggest this to me, I am forever grateful🙏🙏

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."

Can we take a moment to appreciate the musical genius of Brian Jackson?This must be the most unique instrumental i've ever heard

my girlfriend used to have this song on one of her playlists... damn I miss her.

Beautiful. I'm embarrassed to admit that I just heard this for the first time and of course, me still being an older hip hop head, that sample at 1:55 jumped right out at me!

We only get a genius like this once in a lifetime ✊🏿❤️🖤💚✊🏿

“When it comes to people’s safety, money wins out every time” #covid19

This is beyond Heaven. I feel stoned without smoking.

Heard this song in GTA and I fell in love with it❤️

this album being removed from spotify a few months ago was the worst thing to happen to music this decade

What a beautiful brother. The last time I saw him, he was seating across from me in a New York subway. It was obvious that he was strung out on heroin. I felt broken hearted but I understood that so much beautiful poetry emanated from a very painful place. Rest In Peace brother!

"When it comes to people safety, money out wins everytime!" - Gil Scott Heron

this is such an important song

the beginning of the song is so magical

yo it amazes me how this song is about a 1966 event and yet it is TIMELESS.. impossible for it to get old

(LYRICS) It stands out on a highway Like a Creature from another time. It inspires the babies' questions, "What's that?" For their mothers as they ride. But no one stopped to think about the babies Or how they would survive, And we almost lost Detroit This time. How would we ever get over Loosing our minds? Just thirty miles from Detroit Stands a giant power station. It ticks each night as the city sleeps Seconds from anniahlation. But no one stopped to think about the people Or how they would survive, And we almost lost Detroit This time. How would we ever get over Over loosing our minds? The sherrif of Monroe county had, Sure enough disasters on his mind, And what would karen Silkwood say If she was still alive? That when it comes to people's safety Money wins out every time. And we almost lost Detroit This time, this time. How would we ever get over Over loosing our minds? You see, we almost lost Detroit That time. Almost lost Detroit That time. And how would we ever get over... Cause odds are, We gonna loose somewhere, one time. Odds are We gonna loose somewhere sometime. And how would we ever get over Loosing our minds? And how would we ever get over Loosing our minds? Didn't they, didn't they decide? Almost lost Detroit That time. Damn near totally destroyed, One time. Didn't all of the world know? Say didn't you know? Didn't all of the world know? Say didn't you know? We almost lost detroit...

Gil Scott Heron - We almost Lost Detroit It stands out on a highway Like a creature from another time It inspires the babies' questions "What's that?" For their mothers as they ride But no one stopped to think about the babies Or how they would survive And we've almost lost Detroit This time How would we ever get over Losing our minds? Just thirty miles from Detroit Stands a giant power station It ticks each night as the city sleeps Seconds from annihilation But no one stopped to think about the people Or how they would survive And we almost lost Detroit This time How would we ever get over Over losing our minds? The sherriff of Monroe county had Sure enough disasters on his mind And what would Karen Silkwood say If she was still alive? That when it comes to people's Money wins out every time And we've almost lost Detroit This time, this time How would we ever get over Over losing our minds? You see, we almost lost Detroit That time Almost lost Detroit That time And how would we ever get over 'Cause odds are We gonna lose somewhere, one time Odds are We gonna lose somewhere, sometime And how would we ever get over Losing our minds? And how would we ever get over Losing our minds? Didn't they, didn't they decide? Almost lost Detroit That time Damn near totally destroyed One time Didn't all of the world know Say didn't you know Didn't all of the world know Say didn't you know When we almost lost Detroit

This song is real deep and you almost feel like your soul has left your body and you are one with the universe....

This song sounds strangely modern.

2020 here we are

I Maybe 15 yrs old but I love old school. I'm so glad that my mom introduced me to this song.

"When it comes to peoples safety, money wins out every time" Man, that really hits home right now, given what's happening in Ohio and Houston

"Don't touch that dial... It's Cosmos Radio"

Gil is the truth, one of the realest to ever bless this earth.

As a kid growing up in Detroit and visiting relatives via car in many states connected via highway, we passed this scene (Power Plant) many times and this song so encompasses the feeling one gets when these "creatures" come out from nowhere. Folks talk about auras, I could tell when we were getting near their power it was like a rumble within one's spirit.

I remember this was one of the few songs I could listen to on the school laptops that wasn't blocked on KZfaq during my senior year in 2019, I haven't stopped listening since then so damn good.

this is one of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard!

This is as Soul as Soul gets. Man I love some Soul music.

I’m 23 years old. Anxious about the current state of the world. Damn what a song. Makes me think about how it relates to the ongoing war right now.

This is one best best from Gil Scott Heron. He was very nice man*

Just discovered this gem. Suddenly the afternoon is melting away in the smoothest of fashions... Keep on groovin' brothers & sisters.

Gil Scott Heron spoke a truth other didn't and did it so beautifully.

Shouts out to Gil...and old man Gil as we used to call him for those of us who grew up on 6mile...and used to go to Gayle's crib. First concert I ever went to...Kenny took me (RIP)....Gayle was at my mom's funeral and I'll never for forget that hug and conversation... I'll never forget Reading the writings of Gil Sr. as a kid after gma died....when he talks about Detroit deeper than you think....I remember him coming HOME to do shows and him and my mother kicking it, saying to her..."Tootie...I love you and Kelvin." Soooo much I could never write it here...but my family...The Heron family (especially old man Gil) nourished me and taught me so much, and how to see myself different. I never told her, but I was always in love with Heather. Joey was always my guy...Kenny taught me so much....and old man Gil was a friend to my grandfather that I never got to meet and told me of him...soooo much I could say...not enough room😥

why was this taken off spotify :(

I have to listen to one of his songs at least once a day. His music makes you so aware. I only wish I had gotten into his music sooner. R.I.P. you will be missed.

I was shock when I found this record in my grand mother’s record cabinet, has the original album and is able to play surprisingly...

It stands out on a highway Like a creature from another time It inspires the babies' Questions "what's that?" For their mothers as they ride But no one stopped to think About the babies or How they would survive, and we Almost lost Detroit this time How would we ever get over losing our minds? Just thirty miles from Detroit There stands a giant power station It ticks each night as the city sleeps Seconds from annihilation But no one stopped to think about the people Or how they would survive, and we Almost lost Detroit this time How would we ever get over Over losing our minds? The sheriff of Monroe county had I'm sure enough disasters on his mind And what would Karen Silkwood say to you If she was still alive? That when it comes to people's safety Money wins out every time And we almost lost Detroit This time, this time How would we ever get over Over losing our minds? You see, we almost lost Detroit that time Almost lost Detroit that time And how would we ever get over ‘Cause, odds are We're gonna lose somewhere one time odds are We're gonna lose somewhere sometime And how would we ever get over Losing our minds? And how would we ever get over Losing our minds? Didn't they didn't they decide? When we almost lost Detroit that time Damn near totally destroyed one time People all over the world know Say, didn't you know? People all over the world know Say, didn't you know when? We almost lost Detroit Damn near totally destroyed Yes, or will one morning see it clear as day I'm sitting here, giving you a warning

Gil Scott my hero Help me survive the pain of my youth his music was medicine to the world's Growing Pains.

man what a loss...this man was onto/into some music like no one else...before or since! I remember the first time I heard this and still, almost 40 years ago, it still gets me!! I hope your troubled soul is resting peacefully somewhere with lots of other great artists...

Y'all love to talk in these comments. Beefing with strangers on the internet. Quit looking goofy and just listen to the music.

classic song for a classic city from a classic time. Wow. Feel the POWER. THOSE were TRULY some crazy times!

This song brings me peace in my hardest times

His voice so smooth and relaxing

If you’re reading this, This’ll probably hurt yer feelings but I was supremely blessed to have the opportunity to see him with BRian Jackson and the midnight band for a back to back, two-set, candlelit-intimate live performance at Yoshi’s in Oakland, California in 1998 🙏🏼 Unbelievably lucky Incredible sets replete with deep jazz-laced improvisatory excursions by his band members and GSH’s token repartee with the audience... Omgoodness!.. Met the man afterwards and shook his hand. Greatest show I’ve ever been to.

One of my favorite tunes to listen to especially when high

My gosh ... every track from this guy is better than the one I heard before. And why don't we have music like this today?

Before Chernobyl. This song rips into your soul, you dig. Listen to that R&B guitar. And that sock cymbal. I can't take it! Pure genius, you fools!

Who’s still here 2020 I was a little girl 👧🏽 singing with my daddy the whole album ! GLAD I can introduce you to other people in my life people I don’t even know it’s on my Music list on KZfaq and I see a lot of people downloaded this particular song must hear all of his music so beautiful so real so as a matter of fact so FYI! Love ❤️ Peace ✌🏽 & Joy ! God is Good🙏🏾💛🧚🏿‍♀️👼🏽 Rest In Power Daddy Thank you for being the Best dad in the world 🌎 🤴🏾

the first minute of this songs is genuinely what dreams feel like. i could sleep in a bed of this mans voice like fuckkkkkkkk

I’m 24 years old and have loved this song for years now. Rest in peace this man, I can’t wait to get you tattooed sugar. ✨🖤

It burns me that this version isn’t on spotify

Gil Scott's poetry is amazing. He truly is a founding father of hip hop/ rap

This song needs to be heard through good headphones at least once

Every time me and my daughters have a long drive ahead of us and they need a nap, I put this song on. They doze right off into dreamland ❤️

I’m upset that this version is not on Spotify

Gil Scott-Heron, Brian Jackson and The Midnight Band. I never just listen to them, I dive in and learn. Gil was so far ahead of his time that we ain't caught up YET.....

I have this album from the 70s. Gil was a genius song writer!

What a wonderful tune sad to here about the difficulty’s out there in Detroit I hope that marvellous city returns to its former glory again 🙏

I'm a 62yr old white Central Jersey musician that was blessed with enough urban radio stations in the '70's to hear "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" and search this genius out. G.S.H. taught me you could do poetry & music and MAKE IT COUNT. And yeah, a lot of head-shakers when I would say "You gotta listen to THIS!"

It stands out on a highway Like a creature from another time It inspires the babies' questions-"what's that?" For their mothers as they ride But no one stopped to think about the babies or How they would survive, and we Almost lost Detroit this time How would we ever get over Losing our minds? Just thirty miles from Detroit There stands a giant power station It ticks each night as the city sleeps Seconds from annihilation But no one stopped to think about the people Or how they would survive, and we Almost lost Detroit this time How would we ever get over Over losing our minds? The sheriff of Monroe county had I'm sure enough disasters on his mind And what would Karen Silkwood say to you If she was still alive? That when it comes to people's safety Money wins out every time And we almost lost Detroit This time, this time How would we ever get over Over losing our minds? You see, we almost lost Detroit That time Almost lost Detroit That time And how would we ever get over... ‘Cause, odds are We’re gonna lose somewhere one time Odds are We’re gonna lose somewhere sometime And how would we ever get over Losing our minds? And how would we ever get over Losing our minds? Didn't they, didn't they decide? When we almost lost Detroit That time Damn near totally destroyed One time People all over the world know Say, didn't you know? People all over the world know Say, didn't you know when? We almost lost Detroit Damn near totally destroyed Yes, or will one morning See it clear as day I’m sitting here, giving you a warning

This song -- the lyrics and the sounds -- gives you goosebumps. Beautiful and relevant.

This song was sampled by Lonnie "Common" Lynn in his song "The People" decades after its release. It's good to know the respect's still out there!

YOOOOO THIS THE SAMPLE FOR “THE PEOPLE” BY COMMON?! I came across this on accident and I definitely ain’t disappointed.

The grooves and vibes of the 70's, nothing better till this day!

Proud to be New Afrikan, Caribbean and Black

this is my favorite song and has been for years. thank you for the upload