Gil Scott Heron - We almost Lost Detroit

Gil Scott Heron and Brian Jackson, " Bridges", 1977, Arista Records

[BushyHairedStranger]

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.

[chrisconnor]

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

[airsign]

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

[antikoerper]

Ive never visited the US but Lord knows how much I'd love to live, work and just live life there.
I want to say one simple thing to all americans - I love you yanks!
Truly. And I love the US of A, although ive never stepped there. This coming from an eastern european / bulgarian.
Much love from your humble NATO ally from the Balkans - Bulgaria!

[bouzoukiman]

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...

[IsiahTomas]

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...

[nmcoda]

"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.

[Visiblediety]

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

[hydrophobicwater]

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

[tjkinney]

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

[Skrzy]

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...

[troltiyatrosu]

I live in far village in Eastern Anatolia, nobody speaks English except me and non stop listening to this jewel

[eskapegoat]

Aye, if this was in your recommended videos, you're a real one! We all in this together. ❤

[Nclrwst]

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!

[simonlj]

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.

[Richard-S]

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

[corrynthia]

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

[jenniferanne]

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

[ITSAHARDNUGLIFE]

Wha...wha...wha...what is this??!! Sorry, I'm both stuttering at the greatness of this masterpiece whilst also mimicking that silky smooth guitar and silky smooth vibe from everything else....tickled every fancy...oooof!

[PapaDayZ]

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