The Revolution Will Not Be Televised / Home Is Where the Hatred Is

by Gil Scott-Heron with Pretty Purdie and the Playboys

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised / Home Is Where the Hatred Is cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: 1971
  • Label: Flying Dutchman
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 6:29
  • Community rating: 4.35/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Originally appearing as a sparse spoken-word track on his debut, this re-recorded version utilizes a deeply kinetic, flute-driven jazz-funk arrangement. The rapid-fire, highly referential poetic takedown of American consumerism and media complacency is universally recognized as a crucial, foundational precursor to the hip-hop genre.

Genres

Descriptors: protest, political, satirical, conscious, rhythmic, violence

Tracklist

  1. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (3:07)
  2. Home Is Where The Hatred Is (3:22)

Credits

  • Gil Scott-Heron - primary artist, written-by
  • Pretty Purdie And The Playboys - primary artist
  • Dennis King - lacquer cut by

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