This song is so British that whenever this American listens to it in the car, by the end of the second verse I'm driving on the left side of the road. Great version, great vocals...thanks much for sharing.
sorry to be somewhat pendantic.. but truthfully its so 'English'... For an Englishman erased by 'Britishness', Genesis spoke to my heart and soul, and a merry old soul was me!
Just brilliant in every sense of the word!! 👏👏~ and naturally, great as he is on drums and vocals, he does both at the same time🤭 ~ I’m totally in awe 👏👏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks for the upload 🙏
I saw Steve in concert a couple of weeks ago, even got a selfie with him and had a chinwag. He didn't look ET to me, but after all I had several beers before 😂
@@josephbennett4236 most talented musicians are reincarnated fragments of souls that have been Mozarts, Beethovens, Chopins and so on. Some of those souls are from other star systems.
Thank you, Steve Hackett, for keeping this brilliant music alive. You were the soul of Genesis for years, and much of your new music is what Genesis should have been.
You're kidding, aren't you? Underrated? Either you don't understand the meaning of the word, or you don't know much about the Genesis back catalogue and how this track is widely recognised as being one of their finest.
Have heard so many versions of this stella song sung by numerous people but Gary O’ Toole at this particular concert nailed it. Well done gentlemen and ladies.
@@AdriaanJABreukel Yes. I had to stop listening ten seconds into the vocals. I am no Phil Collins fanboy, but this is one song for which his singing is hard to beat.
November 2023, and perhaps very sadly this song is just as relevant as ever. Painfullly beautiful brilliant music. Thanks for keeping it alive, Mr. Steve Hackett. And thanks for playing my city regularly, always great to see you and your band, and always doing this song.
I always thought that Gary brought so much to Steve’s Band. Back in the nineties, Steve was really struggling touring here in the states. I saw him at a couple real small gigs on the Guitar Noir tour, nobody there, Steve was not getting his due. It is so wonderful to see him and the top of his craft and getting the notoriety he so well deserves. Always felt that he was the underdog of the band. We are so lucky that he has kept this music alive for us to witness. God Bless you Steve and Band. Let’s skip the news boy, I’ll go make some tea. Putin and the Russians too much for me….
Interesting take on Steve. I always viewed Steve as the only former member of Genesis who continued carrying the torch of the prog that we all love. He alone continued creating new and beautiful/powerful music. Steve is the only ex Genesis member who's been prolific in his output. And as great musicians Tony Banks and Rutherford are, I never could understand why they didn't create much music on their own.
Steve Hackett is bringing so much to the stage these days, as he always has. He stays true and carries on with the best of what progressive rock offers. But way more than that, he advances jazz fusion and psychedelic rock. Hearing him and his group live made my heart stop. Thank you so much Steve for keeping it going, it's my favorite kind of music and I wish it could find more purchase in the world.
Such a beautiful version of a song from the most underrated Genesis album...and the lyrics speak perfectly to our time and to this week when Russians are invading Ukraine.
I love this music. And it also makes me realize just how amazing Phil’s voice and singing ability was… and how it perfectly enhanced this amazing music. Gosh… what a band they were. We are lucky to live in that era and know of Genesis.
Saw Steve when he was struggling to make a go of it on his own. Just bought tickets to see him in SF this coming NOV. Can't wait his band is looking amazing.
It's 1979. I'm in high school. I live in Southern California and I just discovered Genesis. I go to the record store and buy my first record, Wind & Wuthering. I hear this song and I'm transferred to another world. "Dark and grey," that must be what it's like in England.
Is it just me??? Or is this NOT JUST WONDERFUL??!! Gary O' Toole sings this wonderfully.. Always loved when he gets to the line, '5 past 9' cause he would look down and tap his watch..so meaningful 🍻✌
I completely disagree. The vocals are horrendous, I had to switch it off - absolutely no emotion in his voice - the exact opposite of Phil. My favourite Genesis track too.
@@tattyheid7279 awwwwe.. Come on now lol..of course they're different!!and I love the original with Phil,no denial lol..gotta give props to Gary though, at least I do..my fave live version is from the fire and ice soundtrack..also love the genesis revisited 2 version..and also the W&W version🍻✌
A magnificent version of a beautiful track, Gary O'Toole gets the vocals spot on, and the musicianship of the band and orchestra makes for a perfect blend with Steve's wonderful guitar. Bravo!
This Royal Festival Hall concert with the Heart of England Orchestra has got to be one of the best Hackett and his band have ever done. I so wish I had been there and will look out for where and when they are all together again.
Amazing version of one of the best songs on wind and by genesis for that matter. Musical Brilliance in every way and deep lyrics. Hackett really loves his music and to perform and hasn’t lost a beat. Have seen all his tours since he went solo and they are always incredible. Watching and listening to this song especially with the orchestra was a real treat!
Omg, I love you steve, I've been learning to play this, classic song, and so emotionally magic, x love and peace man to you all, sorry I'm an ol hippie, lol ❤
Already born classicals, classy cool & forever green, recalling childhood when we used to be such dreamers and believers, when we wanted to build up the alternative to the real world and it used to sound just this good, today's kids deserve the best stuff to grow up with... that's what fans are for. Listening the ...two cores of Genesis band seems to me a great achievement that they decided to split and let us enjoy...more shades of Genesis, yeah, sounds so delightful It might create addiction, my very favorite addiction, Peter Gabriel became a peace activist in his songs, Phil Collins the greatest show man, but this is true Genesis core we used to learn to get fond of, very good decision to carry on the brand it's just lovely 🤗💋🥂🍀💎💯🌈
This songs (signed by hackett/Collins, by the way)is absolutely fantastic. It's imposible for a song to be more beatiful than this one. I've been hearing it since 1977, and never get tired of it. The interpretation of the four musicians is ten points. The lyrics are ten points. The arrengement is ten points, and the accompanishment of the other songs is fantastic, because wind & wuthering is a marvellous album (one for the vine 10, blood on the rooftops 10, all in a mouses night 9.5 eleventh earl of mar 9 afterglow 9 in that quiet earth 9 your own special way 8.5 unquiet slumber for the sleepers 8.5 wot gorilla? 8
Encore un chef-d'œuvre de Genesis. Excellente interprétation de Steve Hackett, un guitariste parmi les plus grands. Un merci éternel à ce groupe de musiciens incroyables.
Absolutely outstanding! Confident vocals from Gary add to an already exceptional rendition of this timeless classic. Bravo and thank you to Steve and the whole band.
Ah, the good old days. When a lyric was a story - to music. Bits of this, bits of that - follow if you can - or more particularly if it hits some resonances within you!. "Blood on the rooftops" certainly does that for me.
This song is so British that whenever this American listens to it in the car, by the end of the second verse I'm driving on the left side of the road. Great version, great vocals...thanks much for sharing.
That's made me laugh.
Abolute lol...🤣🥇✌️
Did you get the Lindisfarne reference?
Lol nice!
sorry to be somewhat pendantic.. but truthfully its so 'English'... For an Englishman erased by 'Britishness', Genesis spoke to my heart and soul, and a merry old soul was me!
Gary O'Toole: drummer AND excellent singer!
Great, Gary!
Outstanding vocals and drums
And by all accounts a true gentleman
Just brilliant in every sense of the word!! 👏👏~ and naturally, great as he is on drums and vocals, he does both at the same time🤭 ~ I’m totally in awe 👏👏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks for the upload 🙏
An era of Genesis that Genesis has long forgotten...
Possibly some of their best material.
I couldn't agree more
I am convinced that Steve Hackett is from another planet.
I saw Steve in concert a couple of weeks ago, even got a selfie with him and had a chinwag. He didn't look ET to me, but after all I had several beers before 😂
Steve hackett é um daqueles ícones que jamais existirão em outra era
Why?
@@josephbennett4236 most talented musicians are reincarnated fragments of souls that have been Mozarts, Beethovens, Chopins and so on. Some of those souls are from other star systems.
Steve was part of the Genesis i first saw and loved their music, here I am 50 odd years later and still listening to Steve, funny old life innit.
Questa era musica! A 66 anni non mi stancherò mai di ascoltarla.
i'm 62 and i do the same
Thank you, Steve Hackett, for keeping this brilliant music alive. You were the soul of Genesis for years, and much of your new music is what Genesis should have been.
Bella bella, magnifica!
"you were the soul of Genesis for years".... more than almost anyone realizes.
Listening to this masterpiece on March 8th 2024 and the SONG IS LIKE TODAY'S MEDIA NEWS !!!!!
This song does not compare to any other song . And that is almost impossible to do.
That's how good they were and still are...
the lyrics always get's me : 'For when we got bored, we'd have a World War, Happy but poor'.
O'Toole singing is awesome!
The guitar is sublime, songs just arnt written like this anymore, this music will last forever justifiably so
Absolutely brilliant from everyone especially Gary's excellent voice on this underrated track.
You're kidding, aren't you? Underrated? Either you don't understand the meaning of the word, or you don't know much about the Genesis back catalogue and how this track is widely recognised as being one of their finest.
@@josephbennett4236Recognized by true Genesis fans, not widely recognized by the general public.
@@stvartak7164 Precisely. So it's not 'underrated'.
"Underrated" one of the more overused world on you tube music videos!
The 2 best albums, trick of the tail and wind and wuthering❤
This is a brilliant rendition of a brilliant song. Hackett is the unsung hero of Genesis.
Have heard so many versions of this stella song sung by numerous people but Gary O’ Toole at this particular concert nailed it. Well done gentlemen and ladies.
Brillant signing by Gary O'Toole. Absolutely nailed the intonation and feeling. What a song, and what a rendition!
Deaf.
@@AdriaanJABreukel Yes. I had to stop listening ten seconds into the vocals. I am no Phil Collins fanboy, but this is one song for which his singing is hard to beat.
Most beautiful Genesis track ever.
November 2023, and perhaps very sadly this song is just as relevant as ever. Painfullly beautiful brilliant music.
Thanks for keeping it alive, Mr. Steve Hackett. And thanks for playing my city regularly, always great to see you and your band, and always doing this song.
I always thought that Gary brought so much to Steve’s Band. Back in the nineties, Steve was really struggling touring here in the states. I saw him at a couple real small gigs on the Guitar Noir tour, nobody there, Steve was not getting his due. It is so wonderful to see him and the top of his craft and getting the notoriety he so well deserves. Always felt that he was the underdog of the band. We are so lucky that he has kept this music alive for us to witness. God Bless you Steve and Band. Let’s skip the news boy, I’ll go make some tea. Putin and the Russians too much for me….
Interesting take on Steve. I always viewed Steve as the only former member of Genesis who continued carrying the torch of the prog that we all love. He alone continued creating new and beautiful/powerful music. Steve is the only ex Genesis member who's been prolific in his output. And as great musicians Tony Banks and Rutherford are, I never could understand why they didn't create much music on their own.
Gary is an absolutely wonderful drummer and singer. I'll really miss him in Steve's band.
Fascinating. Thanks for sharing this anecdote.
@@gringochucha Me too, any idea on why he left?
@@NS9213 Not really.
Nowadays I think this is probably the best song on W and W although I didn't get all the references when I was 14!
Oh boy, there is still hope for humanity when we keep on fabricating lies and wars and yet we can create something as utterly beautiful as this.
this song cuts me so deep,, so much beauty and destruction together in a love song
This is just magnificent..,, unbelievable, beautiful.. seriously…
Listening to this masterpiece on March 8th 2024 and the SONG IS LIKE TODAY'S MEDIA NEWS !!!!!
Greatest version of Blood on the rooftops I’ve ever heard Gary O’ Toole has a awesome voice and the orchestra is spectacular
Fred Wagoner
Fred I endorse your view..... Gary, best version ...
This is by far the greatest version I have ever heard. The orchestra add extra layers that Tony was unable to just on keyboards.
Hackett, sos un genio!!❤
Steve Hackett is bringing so much to the stage these days, as he always has. He stays true and carries on with the best of what progressive rock offers. But way more than that, he advances jazz fusion and psychedelic rock. Hearing him and his group live made my heart stop. Thank you so much Steve for keeping it going, it's my favorite kind of music and I wish it could find more purchase in the world.
Such a beautiful version of a song from the most underrated Genesis album...and the lyrics speak perfectly to our time and to this week when Russians are invading Ukraine.
I love this music. And it also makes me realize just how amazing Phil’s voice and singing ability was… and how it perfectly enhanced this amazing music. Gosh… what a band they were. We are lucky to live in that era and know of Genesis.
Agreed
This song is very, very, beautiful!!! 🎶🥁🎻🎸
only 70's bands could create such a stunning work of art..
genesis world heritage site!!!!
Saw Steve when he was struggling to make a go of it on his own. Just bought tickets to see him in SF this coming NOV. Can't wait his band is looking amazing.
It's 1979. I'm in high school. I live in Southern California and I just discovered Genesis. I go to the record store and buy my first record, Wind & Wuthering. I hear this song and I'm transferred to another world. "Dark and grey," that must be what it's like in England.
Music from heaven!
A drummer who is better than a lot of lead singers. Amazing.
Hmm… a drummer who can sing. Now who does that remind me of😀
@@alanwllms5172 Col Phillens?
Is it just me???
Or is this NOT JUST WONDERFUL??!!
Gary O' Toole sings this wonderfully..
Always loved when he gets to the line,
'5 past 9' cause he would look down and tap his watch..so meaningful
🍻✌
Absolutely! Different from Phil of course, but I love his spin on it!
I completely disagree. The vocals are horrendous, I had to switch it off - absolutely no emotion in his voice - the exact opposite of Phil. My favourite Genesis track too.
@@tattyheid7279 awwwwe..
Come on now lol..of course they're different!!and I love the original with Phil,no denial lol..gotta give props to Gary though, at least I do..my fave live version is from the fire and ice soundtrack..also love the genesis revisited 2 version..and also the W&W version🍻✌
With all due respect, but I like him way better than the guy that usually sings in Hacketts band!
@@tattyheid7279 It is not the fault of the world that you are deaf. We love you all the same!😘
Wonderful singer for this magical rendition of a beautiful song ... oooch!
Love the Gary vocal. Illustrates what a magnificent voice Collins had.
I wanna see Gary O’Toole back with Steve Hackett. He belongs to this band
Doesn't get better than Steve and the band doing 'blood on the rooftops' with an orchestra. I wish I could have been there.
Steve, is pure talent alongside with magic....
I love your music!!!!❤❤❤
Steve Hackett and Genesis is my all time favorite group. After fifty years I still love listening to all these wonderful songs! Just simply amazing!!
steve -brilliant. great version of a fantastic track. Phil never needed a plastic water bottle !
Amo Genesis desde la primera vez que los escuché. Gracias a todos! Y esta versión es sublime! Por siempre en mi alma.
Once again… magical, magnificent,majestic….
From all of the Great Genesis Songs this is one of my Top Favourite. Specially the album Wind & Wuthering is my favourite.
A magnificent version of a beautiful track, Gary O'Toole gets the vocals spot on, and the musicianship of the band and orchestra makes for a perfect blend with Steve's wonderful guitar. Bravo!
Bravooo❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊
This song is deeper than the Pacific Ocean. Lets skip the news boy.
Watched this for about the 6th time and it just gets better
Great musicians and Gary nails it👍
Absolute Perfection...It's Steve's song to begin with and everyone else exactly plays it as it was written...Thx
Top drawer stuff, this band at its' best. I'm sure there's a cozy place in Heaven wafting for Steve Hackett
This Royal Festival Hall concert with the Heart of England Orchestra has got to be one of the best Hackett and his band have ever done. I so wish I had been there and will look out for where and when they are all together again.
Amazing version of one of the best songs on wind and by genesis for that matter. Musical Brilliance in every way and deep lyrics. Hackett really loves his music and to perform and hasn’t lost a beat. Have seen all his tours since he went solo and they are always incredible. Watching and listening to this song especially with the orchestra was a real treat!
Agree wholeheartedly! I’ve seen him at least 12 times. Ticket for Foxtrot at 50 in April 2024 in Tucson.
How true this song is right now, could have been written in the past months
Standing ovation!!
this song is a masterpiece!
Un centesimo ogni volta che l'ho ascoltata sarei milionario ❤️👋👍
Omg, I love you steve, I've been learning to play this, classic song, and so emotionally magic, x love and peace man to you all, sorry I'm an ol hippie, lol ❤
Thanks for keeping it alive Mr. Hackett
Brilliant Mr Hackett❤
the class shines through and dazzles, consummate performers, superb on every level!
Saw Steve last year and my friend just sent me this version. Fabulous
Just the best
WOW!Just, fucking WOW!
Just SO amazing
この曲はスティーヴとフィルの最高の融合ですね🎉ここから先別の道を歩んで行くのは必然的だったのですね✨
... Playing with love..., more than the present Genesis...
So gorgeous. One of the greatest right here. 🎉
Steve playing a spanish guitar like Paco de Lucia marvellous!❤
Er hat es so gut gesungen, und spielt dabei auch noch Schlagzeug - Hammer !
Utterly mesmerising. Beautiful performance of one of my favourite songs. Thanks Steve et al for making my childhood so great.
steve hakett must be loved
Absolutely beautiful song.
Grande brano, troppo sottovalutato.
Already born classicals, classy cool & forever green, recalling childhood when we used to be such dreamers and believers, when we wanted to build up the alternative to the real world and it used to sound just this good, today's kids deserve the best stuff to grow up with... that's what fans are for. Listening the ...two cores of Genesis band seems to me a great achievement that they decided to split and let us enjoy...more shades of Genesis, yeah, sounds so delightful It might create addiction, my very favorite addiction, Peter Gabriel became a peace activist in his songs, Phil Collins the greatest show man, but this is true Genesis core we used to learn to get fond of, very good decision to carry on the brand it's just lovely 🤗💋🥂🍀💎💯🌈
Absolute classic. Never gets old.
Wonderful voice, amazing string, and Steve... 👍👍
Beautiful music
Man the chorus was well worth the wait from this amazing singer.
Goosebumps
This songs (signed by hackett/Collins, by the way)is absolutely fantastic. It's imposible for a song to be more beatiful than this one. I've been hearing it since 1977, and never get tired of it. The interpretation of the four musicians is ten points. The lyrics are ten points. The arrengement is ten points, and the accompanishment of the other songs is fantastic, because wind & wuthering is a marvellous album (one for the vine 10, blood on the rooftops 10, all in a mouses night 9.5 eleventh earl of mar 9 afterglow 9 in that quiet earth 9 your own special way 8.5 unquiet slumber for the sleepers 8.5 wot gorilla? 8
What a beautiful version of an awesome song!! ❤ Saw Steve and crew last year in Paris : beautiful time machine ! 🥰🌈 Thank you guys! 💜
Wow ... thank you!!!
Genius
That's quite a mix!
Usually the acoustic guitar disappears when everyone else joins in
but Steve's guitar here is present the whole time. Bravo!
A lovely track, underplayed.
Encore un chef-d'œuvre de Genesis.
Excellente interprétation de Steve Hackett, un guitariste parmi les plus grands.
Un merci éternel à ce groupe de musiciens incroyables.
Wonderful musician,.. for ever young.. 🙏💕🎶😊
Good times when real music was really made.
Absolutely outstanding! Confident vocals from Gary add to an already exceptional rendition of this timeless classic. Bravo and thank you to Steve and the whole band.
wonderfulll ♥♥♥♥♥♥
Fantastic
Ah, the good old days. When a lyric was a story - to music. Bits of this, bits of that - follow if you can - or more particularly if it hits some resonances within you!. "Blood on the rooftops" certainly does that for me.
W&W is my second fav Genesis album. Foxtrot will always be my number one.
Canzone meravigliosa..del mio gruppo preferito
Gary absolutely nailed it.
I often wonder why Genesis never played this song at concerts. It’s a masterpiece in my eyes…..
The drummer/ singer is just great.
Masterpiece!!
So lucky I got to see him in concert. Another item off my bucket list! 😊