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Gil Scott-Heron's 'Whitey on the Moon'

Ace Records · Music · YouTube title: Gil Scott-Heron - Whitey On the Moon (Official Audio)
Why it's here

Posted in space-spending threads as a classic critique of priorities, usually with a quip.

What it covers

Gil Scott-Heron's 1970 spoken-word piece, in an official audio upload. It contrasts the Apollo moon program with poverty and neglect at home.