In January 1975, “Arista” label released “The First Minute of a New Day”, the fifth Gil Scott-Heron album, and the first one with Brian Jackson.It was recorded June- July 1974, at “D&B Sound” in Silver Spring, Maryland, and was produced by Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson.

Personnel:

• Gil Scott-Heron– vocals, piano, electric piano, guitar
• Brian Jackson– synthesizer, keyboards, flute, vocals
• Bilal Sunni Ali – flute, harmonica, saxophone
• Danny Bowens – bass
• Eddie Knowles – percussion, conga
• Barnett Williams – percussion
• Victor Brown – percussion, vocals
• Charlie Saunders – congas, drums
• Bob Adams – drums
• Victor Bowens – tambourine, vocals, bells
• Jose Williams – engineer, production assistance
• David Lau – artwork

Track listing:

All tracks by Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson, except where noted.

1. Offering
2. The Liberation Song (Red, Black and Green)
3. Must Be Something – Brian Jackson, Danny Bowens, Gill Scott-Heron, Bob Adams
4. Ain’t No Such Thing As Superman – Gill Scott-Heron
5. Pardon Our Analysis (We Beg Your Pardon)
6. Guerilla – Gill Scott-Heron
7. Winter in America – Gill Scott-Heron
8. Western Sunrise – Bilal Sunny Ali
9. Alluswe