Gil Scott-Heron | We Almost Lost Detroit

Gil Scott-Heron and his Amnesia Express from March 14, 1990 in London, UK.

[@rkfacklam]

He needs to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Join the ranks. RIP Mr. Scott-Heron. Nobody did it any better than you.

[@Casca1997Berserk]

I agree.

[@carioca56]

plus he was exceptionally funny and had a great sense of humor

[@jerrybracey19]

What does Gil have to do with rock. Wake up people is he doing rock and roll. That's like saying Malcolm was all about civil rigjhts. Gil had a message and his jazzy music carried it. Damn

[@WOWTODAZ]

@@jerrybracey19 rocknroll hall of fame doesnt mean it has to be poopy rock music, its to honour great musicians

[@alwaysastudent]

@@carioca56 i only got to see him once- right before he left this earth. He was telling so many jokes, and me and my friend were rolling. The man was hilarious! The jokes were lost on the rest of the audience. He was great, but so the show itself just wasn't that great (the whole environment makes a show for me). i'm so glad i got to see him though. It was on my bucket list for many years. i always thought of him as my uncle (in my mind).

[@martinrice-kl6vh]

I first heard Winter in America in 1974 - I was 18. His music was nothing like anything else being produced at that time. I was hooked. Have almost all of his albums before and since. The most under-celebrated genius of all time.

[@bluelines1]

Music people know .. Gil has always been held in the very highest esteem.

[@misstreebird]

"All the dreams you show up in are not your own" - Gil Scott Heron RIP soulful peace of man

[@sturoc0]

Sadly we did lose Gil Scott Heron... though thank God he lives on thru the music he left us !

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

If you haven't heard the 1970's studio cut of this tune check it out, it's the best version; it's got a spacey keyboard flourish at the start, the drums are low key but in the pocket, and at the end when the horn section enters the groove I get tingles up my spine every time without fail. "Odds are we're gonna lose someplace, sometime... damn near totally destroyed, one time..."

[@trondam]

I just discovered Gil on a random vinyl buy and boy did my jaw drop when i heard it. Just amazing. R.I.P. 😢

[@bobbushill4687]

i met him in a chicken shop in my home town of ilford Essex England after a gig at the old ABC cinema. great gig. his music is legendary

[@djdark1]

This man was a Hero to me. He spoke truth to power and made music that changed the way so many of us viewed the world. I owe him much of my political mindset including my NEED to speak out against injustice. You will be missed, but your music will continue to inspire. RIP GSH.

[@kaini7010]

i'm in bits over this. we lost one of the good guys tonight - a guy who called it like it was. a poet and a revolutionary.

[@Chrotisofus]

Thank God. His message needs to be spread among the people.

[@tedbissell7277]

I remember the FIRST time I heard Gil-Scott,, he was the most beautiful soul in a world surrounded by negative influence; and still could hear inspiration! Thx Gil !!!

[@DJFlightSkool]

I saw Gil on a beautiful summer day two summers ago in Central Park. It was one of the most fondest days of my life. He didn't have to try to be soulful. He WAS soul! RIP Gil! Music with meaning. Thank You!

[@phoenixqone]

Nice, what a pleasure to hear Gil Scott Heron's voice and message music in an era when good vocals and good messages are scarce.

[@txjigen8]

Watch this performance every year or so. RIP Gil.

[@332ndVFGBearcat]

RIP Gil.. Thanks for the memories.. Been digging you since 71 ....

[@kathleenannewinston1543]

love you Gil. Miss your music, your brilliant word art, and your compassionate humanitarianism

[@GEra1129]

Thanks God for the time Gil had on this earth to educate us through his golden voice. RIP brother you will be missed, but always remebered.

[@quogir1]

nicely spoken

[@harveymartin7648]

Over 600,000 views... but only 1000 likes???... WE gotta do better than this.. this was a great man with a great message...

[@Psymon-F-C]

I had the pleasure of seeing him in one of the park festivals in London in the 80's... a most inspirational man, musician and songwriter... You will be sorely missed by those of us who are awake! All Hail Discordia!

[@16032453]

I was at Tuskegee Institute in 1975/76 and saw Gil Scott in concert. It was a truly moving experience becasue after that I was sold on him, his music and his message. His unique and unparalleled voice and words makes him truly irreplacable. Thanks for the memories Mr. Scott-H eron.

[@lancehouston4156]

I was fortunate enough to see Gil Scott back in 1979 on Tulane univ. campus. I was 19 student . He made an impression on me and the crowd. Very introspective and observant of the ways society is influenced.🎼🎹💫

[@FlowtnWitWalden]

Holy shit he's still layin' it down! I was slammed to learn Gil got cracked. His words and authoritative voice were a rock 4 me coming through some sh*t. Heeded his positions against drug life and stepped outa that world years ago. Makes it all the harder seeing him slip. The mind & soul are still there though. It's effin awesome how he recalls all these words w/out a teleprompter & breaths life into them with that soulful voice. Too bad no one makes music like this anymore. An American Treasure

[@zovalentine7305]

Rest in peace and power 🙏 Gil Scott-Heron 1 April 1949 ~ 27 May 2011⚘

[@54spiritedwill54]

Superb! Real music for real people. Words that convey a real message for everyone. Will anyone listen though?

[@mariposa9877]

I come here almost every day to see and to listen to Gil. I got addicted to his music and words.

[@Puskinman]

Everytime I come here this song have the same great power.

[@Barberseanmichael]

so many samples from this song, great message

[@HelzHeli313]

I'm from Detroit.. N I feel wat he was talking about..

[@cali4tune]

yea... well people like Gil finally really did loose Detroit! They would have been much better off with a nuclear plant and cheap clean reliable energy!

[@terry47family]

Sho u right, I too am cheering him on---his spirits are strong his music is warm spiritual. I thank you all From the great state of Mississippi, class of 1964 PS, I sent my son these clips...he is a George Clinton P Funk, James Brown, well rounded young man...loves music and it many functions

[@rorytoomey]

I saw Gil on both his Australian tours in the 90s with essentially this band. Amazing the first time... unbelievable energy, soul and skill... but second time, sadly Gil was too messed up to hold it together. Watched this great band taking 10 minute solos while GSH nodded off at the keyboards. Hope things are better now for Gil. A great prophet and musical originator. Eternal gratitude and respect.

[@bassincharlie]

I remember sat night live and hearing his feelings and truthful look at us now wow things came back real full circle, thanks gil and the midnight band

[@jemp1965]

Fantastic man, fantstic musician! RIP!

[@1212amore]

Mr Scott Heron,Your writing must become a part for all education in our nation, Your are our vision for Peace ,, May I Thank You

[@baybaykidd]

I love me some Gil Scott!!!

[@Queenbee2001]

I LIKE THIS! RIP Mr. Gil Scott Heron Great Musicians !

[@katiegaudion1836]

thank you , saw this tour in Nottingham, brings back good memories, love the cardy and when he left the stage to pull halfway through the set , what a legend

[@xtremegt2]

RIP, I loved the things you stood for, and respected the fight you always had inside of you to inspire in others. We can be better than our demons and you knew that. And you were just reaching this new generation too. -_- A sad day.

[@IESHA1029]

We lost Detroit and Flint 2016

[@ezkl622]

One of my favorites...

[@carioca56]

RIP Brother Gil. We all love you. Always.

[@renaudseyse277]

This man was so skilled...poetry, music, fusion between all kind of music ..and what a great singer..hé could SING with all his Heart. Hé IS surely in my top 5 if SOUL LEGENDSL Underestimated (maybe his drug problems). A great Lost, too soon, really. Hé will bé remembered.

[@tone2223]

This man is a downright musical genious. He speaks the truth and so good with his words and delivery best poet i ever seeeing handsdown.

[@maysbran]

R.I.P. To A Legend

[@rosyheart]

My most precious memories are when we met...those times are forever etched & burned into my soul, you saved my life...it will never stop hurtin'...losing you like this thank you for your power, your love & telling me not to give up on the People --or the Planet...A TRUE PRINCE OF PEACE...Bless your sweet soul, "Uncle" Gil...

[@annatabea1]

wunderschön, man fühlt sich wie ,like in the sky- ich hoffe er bleibt , nicht nur für mich, - noch sehr lange , da!

[@JefBlues87]

Extraordinary musicians, amazing poet. RIP brother man.

[@Mjbrush]

rest in peace man You're music and you're way of thinking will live on!!

[@zackdoesblogs]

I just fell in love with this man recently and he became my inspiration to spoken word. He's gone, but for me, he isn't.

[@jackryder-sw9rk]

he has/had a beautiful soul

[@rkd3654]

+jack ryder yep!!

[@ape999]

think this is actually one of the best live performances compared to album versions from any band and nice song gogo gil

[@jaboogwah]

How will we ever get over...losing our minds

[@jonneye]

RIP Gil Scott-Heron ...I'm so glad I got to see you in November.

[@user-cj3nj3vw8h]

The best poet singer writer of the 20 century . RIP !! Peace goes with you brother

[@jamesdickson3098]

Legend, never forgotten 😎

[@mariorobertoblanco8578]

Unico...un genio de la musica...no otro...rip

[@funkpill]

One of my favorites...:O)

[@FURBjr]

Awesome! Backing vocal, sax, we gotta work for peace!

[@JoeCiliberto]

Used to go home on the weekends - Dam Neck VA to Chester, Media, and Philadelphia PA. 1970 Buick Le Sabre Custom. Good tape player and stereo. This song, this album, played on the 8 track over and over, all the way back to base; big bottle of Cribari and Old Gold or Chesterfield filters. Oddly enough I was Nuke submariner. Safety yes, No Nukes, no. Still, Mr. Gil Scott Heron, thank you for al the music. the lyrics, and life lessons, RIP brother, C U some day.

[@kendrabrevard1976]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND R,I,P

[@freestyleandsmile]

Music shapes the mind I hope your son keeps going strong

[@trulyinfemous]

RIP Gil Scott Heron. Absolute hero.

[@GenevieveMarentette]

thanks so much for posting this

[@AmirBakari]

Gotta catch this man live in concert somewhere in the US. Hope he tours here sometime soon. Great, deep and insightful music. Touches the soul.

[@DirtRoadReunion]

this is what it's all about, The Music'.... Rest In Peace, you did your duty for this country...

[@mishaboogie8]

R.I.P Gil Scott Heron! Your music and words will live on.

[@TheLadyjazzy1]

i love this dude!!!

[@annatabea1]

wunderschön, man fühlt sich wie ,like in the sky- ich hoffe er bleibt , nicht nur für mich, - noch sehr langer , da!

[@naijajoint]

Rest in Peace Bro. U music will live forever

[@lardsah]

A musical genius.

[@devastatind]

Mind-blowing!!!!!

[@Vinkabbeats]

Yeah 1001th liker nice work scott. You still alive in the 1oo1 peeps and millions others who love your music brother. Peace.

[@Indigo558]

I just feel in love with this fine man and his music, I have been searching for lady day and the bottle for some time now, my oldest brother use to play all types of music, and so did my parents, but no one could tell me that this was the man behind those songs, I got the names mixed up that is why, my brother has been sitting on a gold mine for all these years, and now he is going to make me a Gil Scott cd, I can't wait.

[@txjigen8]

Kim Joy absolutely killed it in this performance. Wonderful show!

[@JayAdlers]

I was never considered a revolutionary but I always looked at Gil Scott Heron as an international jazz man of enormous appeal and ability. He came down to do a concert in Washington Square. NYU. in1968.I have always admired his music. I never felt that it was imperative to buy in to this theory.

[@larrychamberlain8155]

I WAS PRIVILEGED TO SEE THE GENIUS OF MR. GIL SCOTT HERRON SEVERAL TIMES AT THE WAX MUSEUM IN WASHINGTON DC ON HIS BIRTHDAY APRIL 1ST... ALWAYS POSITIVE MESSAGE...

[@birthmcgirt]

Gil wil be layin' it down to the end. The G.O.A.T.

[@Boabiegringo]

Tears are falling

[@asbestosvern]

This was one great Talent, with all his faults,"let he who is without sin cast the first stone" R.I.P. MY BROTHER

[@s73ve88]

Gil is playing a Yamaha DX-7! One of my favorite keyboards. I always liked most of Gil's music.

[@vveerrgg]

absolutely beautiful... I am now going to hunt out this and a couple of other tracks by him.... cause it's THAT good!

[@malicex9themost875]

Check out some albums for the full experience this song is from the album Bridges .

[@gangstalicious2012]

RIP brotha Gil

[@ColleenHershon]

Got to see him twice in NYC in the 80s. Excellent musicians and really excellent LYRICS!! Hope he quits the junk for good and stays out of jail.

[@daimacgregor]

"why cant we all be a little bit like him" Well my friends, all of us who listen to his music and hold his words in our hearts, are already a little bit like him; thats the REVOLUTION; remember it wont be televised; RIP Gil

[@ebitelo22]

Gil Scott-Heron is a Bob Dylan with groove!!! Great song.

[@OutlawPeteNJ]

I was at the No Nukes show that he highlighted this song at...sorry to see him gone now :(

[@stanleygrayson3186]

We miss you so much my brother.

[@worlee60]

I'll have loadsa this & funkadelic & brass contruction & eddie henderson &jocelyn brown (pre 85) ...Plus some northern lights, cool crew & atmosphere.What a night out BRING IT ALL BACK NOW PLZ

[@Methadone4Life]

LEGEND!

[@metoksipirazin]

Happy Birthday Gil!!! 1.4.

[@departments2006]

I think I was at this gig. It was at the Forum in Kentish Town (Might still have been the Town and Country club then) and it was a rearranged show for one that he failed to turn up to.

[@hollyveeta]

r.i.p. Mr. Scott...nva forget.. ur jammin' concert when i wz 18!.. (:the originaaal.. poet...

[@AnabelleAriane]

he's got class.

[@freestyleandsmile]

gil scott is pure genius man

[@razelma]

excellent cheers again

[@johnjhill3]

A Great Loss today. He was the same age as I, yet influenced me somewhat in the 70s. He had an eloquent vision to identify and decry problems he saw with American society at large as well as problems particular to African Americans. If only more people had taken his advice to heart since he started out . . .

[@steelcityspeedshopj.r6942]

Rest easy my Friend. Rest easy now

[@93VIDEO]

Quel magnifique chanteur ... j'aime ^_^

[@MrKingGator]

Awesome I still DJ this one I am 66

[@rabbruce8232]

Fantastic what a brilliant stand out voice Gil has 🤩👏

[@12dfgis]

looking forward to seeing him in Cognac, France in July.