This was the song he wrote about leaving Genesis...walking right out of the machinery, his heart going boom boom boom. Turns out he made the right decision. One of the more serious songs certainly worth knowing is his tribute to Steven Biko, called "Biko". Most of his songs are better than most other songs. A great driving song, this one, for sure.
@@crekow Yeah, they kicked Steve Jobs out of Apple, and paid the price, for losing their chief visioneer. Gabriel was Genesis' chief visioneer, and kept on creating new worlds, while Genesis went to pop.
As a UK listener, I'm so glad you listened to this song. It is quintessentially English. Solsbury Hill is a lovely hill overlooking the old city of Bath in Somerset, England. Wikipedia said it's about a spiritual experience he had up there. I think you listened to 'Don't Give Up' that he sung with Kate Bush previously. Her songs are amazing and she has a very unique voice! - I would recommend listening to ''Wuthering Heights'. From Peter Gabriel - 'Sledgehammer' is a funky, upbeat tune!
This is a haunting and also joyous song. Gabriel was the lead of the progressive rock group Genesis. The prog rock movement inspired great music, but it was often over-flamboyant with avant-garde displays of weird for the sake of weird. This resulted in frontman Gabriel spending inordinate amounts of time being on display as an oddity for the audience. One day he just walked away. It freed him and he could be the husband, father, musician he wanted to be. Like being set free from a stodgy prep school. In this case just a forced environment that was a prison despite its pretense of avant-garde. Solsbury Hill was a favorite meditative place for Gabriel. There’s a video of Gabriel singing this song over decades mashed together that’s just amazing. It is the epitome of the joy this song still evokes for him.
Miss thank you for playing this masterpiece in it's entirety without the needless pausing to give us your view your movements and facial expressions speak volumes
Hooray! ... this is such a great song. Love it, love it. The music, and the lyrics. The rhythm is so unusual, yet it works beautifully. I came to know this song before I heard the meaning in context of Peter Gabriel's career, but I found personal meaning in it for my own life. The lyrics hit just that right tone of not being too specific, yet not too vague. It sits perfectly in the field of imagination, with rich imagery, and with a sense of magic and wonder. I love the concept in verse two in which he resolves to hold his experience inside himself, because "my friends would think I was a nut" and "open doors would soon be shut." Yet, this inspiration stays strong, he listens to it, and it helps direct his decisions and actions. Absolutely love that. What a glorious song.
Love Peter Gabriel! "Shaking the Tree" is another one of his songs that you fall in love with on first listen, then figure out after hearing a few more times. Love your channel!
Good reaction Miss. i saw Peter Gabriel live in concert in Liverpool UK in 1980, i was 19. He opened his show and, came out on stage singing this song with a acoustic guitar, black suit, white T-shirt, Sporting no shoes or socks. Can still recall it now.
His third album, the one with the melting face, is an absolute masterpiece. The song about Stephen BIKO is about as good as it gets. No one ever seems to react to it. They've reacted to the inferior live version. The studio track is SO powerful.
My favorite Original Genesis song was Carpet Crawlers, sung by Gabriel, in the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. The rest, ak, take it or leave it. On his own, he became great! Just my 2 cents.
One of my favorite artists. I’m not sure what other song you’ve listened to but there’s a good chance it was off his masterpiece “So.” Everything off the album is great. “In Your Eyes,” “Red Rain,” “Sledgehammer,” “Don’t Give Up.”
Love Genesis, Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel. What an incredible tune to open your solo career! As said below he wrote it about leaving the band. I think it was a response to his good friend Tony Banks lyrics for 'Mad Man Moon' released earlier. Banks seems to ask: why? saying you are looking for a mirage, never satisfied. This song is a march......Peter marched right out of Genesis. It was a good move for everyone concerned.
Hi Angela, So glad you're reacting to this Gem from Mr Gabriel, A lot of his music/lyrics especially this one, I find deeply profound almost Mystical bit like Bowie's early 70's work, You're not sure why it has such an effect on you but it does, Bit of Trivia for you the band Genesis with original member Peter Gabriel were formed less than a mile away from where I am now in Godalming, Surrey, I've even worked for them at what used to be their private recording studios nearby and Mike Rutherford's private house, all lovely down to earth people especially Phil sadly not in good health these days PS I'm making this sound like I'm a musician or something sadly no just a humble Carpet Fitter! Best Wishes Jim, Surrey, UK X
Great song , interesting you heard it as a road song . I think it might be a journey of life theme . Letting go and entering the unknown with nothing but faith to guide us - awesome
Thanks Angela. I think this song is based on an event in his childhood. He was sent to an elite school ( boarding school) and he was very unhappy and homesick, and he wrote to his folks, and one day his father showed up to take him home .
It Has to Read Peter Gabriel. I believe He won the Rights to this, & 1, or 2 other Songs written by An Early Version of Genesis!! But This was A Genesis Song, because you can CLEARLY Hear Phil Collins Singing too! And I remember Seeing them both singing this on a TV Show back in the Late 70's. And I don't remember if The Other Members of Genesis were on the show or Not. But I Know for a Fact I saw Gabriel, & Collins Both Singing this!!
Loved this song from the get go when it came out. I was never a Genesis fan though. I bought all of Peters solo albums up through the 90's. This song has an unusual 7/4 time signature which I think gives it its movement forward, yet slightly offbeat.
Either on your own or here - you should treat yourself , you deserve it , and give a listen to his In your eyes(live) . one of the best performances I've seen. Love and blessings your way
That song MUST be heard studio version FIRST as it was intended. The live version has a completely different sound and feel. I like it, but the studio version is *magic*
If you're taking requests, do you want to discover a French singer that Peter Gabriel was about to produce back in 1986 ? Check out one of France's most revered artists, a true legend : Daniel Balavoine. There are so many wonderful songs by him, but I would suggest "Sauver l'amour" (Save love) ua-cam.com/video/Hijfh1vGvUE/v-deo.html, or "Un enfant assis attend la pluie" (A seated child is waiting for the rain" ua-cam.com/video/27y70YlIUlo/v-deo.html. Every person who has reacted to him has been amazed...
If you go for Daniel, find the lyrics to the song you've chosen, and a translation to English, it's always better to be able to fully appreciate the beautiful and deep words that he could write...
Awesome song…very much prefer Peter Gabriel’s solo stuff over Phil Collins solo stuff any day…reason why I compare them is because they are both from the band Genesis..
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This was the song he wrote about leaving Genesis...walking right out of the machinery, his heart going boom boom boom. Turns out he made the right decision. One of the more serious songs certainly worth knowing is his tribute to Steven Biko, called "Biko". Most of his songs are better than most other songs. A great driving song, this one, for sure.
I'll be damn. Never knew that. Now I do. Thanks
Gabriel left Genesis?? I thought he was kicked out of Genesis.
@@crekow Yeah, they kicked Steve Jobs out of Apple, and paid the price, for losing their chief visioneer. Gabriel was Genesis' chief visioneer, and kept on creating new worlds, while Genesis went to pop.
Gabriel was much better as a solo artist, and Genesis with Phil Collins singing lead did better without Peter. It was a win-win
@@seannovack3834 Genesis didn't do better following Peter's departure; check your criteria before you begin to measure.
Sometimes you don’t have to know what a song is about to like it. You just like it.
As a UK listener, I'm so glad you listened to this song. It is quintessentially English. Solsbury Hill is a lovely hill overlooking the old city of Bath in Somerset, England. Wikipedia said it's about a spiritual experience he had up there. I think you listened to 'Don't Give Up' that he sung with Kate Bush previously. Her songs are amazing and she has a very unique voice! - I would recommend listening to ''Wuthering Heights'. From Peter Gabriel - 'Sledgehammer' is a funky, upbeat tune!
Kate Bush is incredible. Love her music as well.
This is a haunting and also joyous song.
Gabriel was the lead of the progressive rock group Genesis. The prog rock movement inspired great music, but it was often over-flamboyant with avant-garde displays of weird for the sake of weird. This resulted in frontman Gabriel spending inordinate amounts of time being on display as an oddity for the audience. One day he just walked away. It freed him and he could be the husband, father, musician he wanted to be. Like being set free from a stodgy prep school. In this case just a forced environment that was a prison despite its pretense of avant-garde.
Solsbury Hill was a favorite meditative place for Gabriel.
There’s a video of Gabriel singing this song over decades mashed together that’s just amazing. It is the epitome of the joy this song still evokes for him.
The live in concert videos of Peter performing this song through the years are always a great watch.
Miss thank you for playing this masterpiece in it's entirety without the needless pausing to give us your view your movements and facial expressions speak volumes
Hard not to be nostalgic with this song.
Hooray! ... this is such a great song. Love it, love it. The music, and the lyrics. The rhythm is so unusual, yet it works beautifully. I came to know this song before I heard the meaning in context of Peter Gabriel's career, but I found personal meaning in it for my own life. The lyrics hit just that right tone of not being too specific, yet not too vague. It sits perfectly in the field of imagination, with rich imagery, and with a sense of magic and wonder. I love the concept in verse two in which he resolves to hold his experience inside himself, because "my friends would think I was a nut" and "open doors would soon be shut." Yet, this inspiration stays strong, he listens to it, and it helps direct his decisions and actions. Absolutely love that. What a glorious song.
Love Peter Gabriel! "Shaking the Tree" is another one of his songs that you fall in love with on first listen, then figure out after hearing a few more times. Love your channel!
Good reaction Miss. i saw Peter Gabriel live in concert in Liverpool UK in 1980, i was 19. He opened his show and, came out on stage singing this song with a acoustic guitar, black suit, white T-shirt, Sporting no shoes or socks. Can still recall it now.
Love this reminds me of my old school we had to run up a hill (Chanctonbury Hill) we all sang this on the way down great choice.
His third album, the one with the melting face, is an absolute masterpiece. The song about Stephen BIKO is about as good as it gets. No one ever seems to react to it. They've reacted to the inferior live version. The studio track is SO powerful.
Angela Peter Gabriel has such an eclectic range of music well worth a deep dive into especially his world music influenced songs. 👍💚
This is my favorite Peter Gabriel song, but he definitely has some others worth checking out.
Red rain is hard to beat though. There's another one but I can't remember the name. 🙂
Angela, we always agree on songs that have that road trip vibe 💗
My favorite Original Genesis song was Carpet Crawlers, sung by Gabriel, in the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. The rest, ak, take it or leave it. On his own, he became great! Just my 2 cents.
One of my favorite artists. I’m not sure what other song you’ve listened to but there’s
a good chance it was off his masterpiece “So.” Everything off the album is great.
“In Your Eyes,” “Red Rain,” “Sledgehammer,” “Don’t Give Up.”
She played n face whole way lol😂
When you watch this David litterman last day they great show great music
Peter Gabriel singing Steam in concert is a treat to watch & listen to.
For some reason I haven't figured out completely, this song makes me cry.
Me too. I actually want it played at my memorial service.
Loved the song from way back when I was a teenager.
Love Genesis, Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel.
What an incredible tune to open your solo career! As said below he wrote it about leaving the band. I think it was a response to his good friend Tony Banks lyrics for 'Mad Man Moon' released earlier. Banks seems to ask: why? saying you are looking for a mirage, never satisfied. This song is a march......Peter marched right out of Genesis. It was a good move for everyone concerned.
His voice is so calming to me
Listen to the live version of his song 'In Your Eyes'
friends and Ang,, one of my favorites.... love n tears dear hearts
In Your Eyes ~ ua-cam.com/video/kU8OJAOMbPg/v-deo.html
Hi Angela, So glad you're reacting to this Gem from Mr Gabriel, A lot of his music/lyrics especially this one, I find deeply profound almost Mystical bit like Bowie's early 70's work, You're not sure why it has such an effect on you but it does, Bit of Trivia for you the band Genesis with original member Peter Gabriel were formed less than a mile away from where I am now in Godalming, Surrey, I've even worked for them at what used to be their private recording studios nearby and Mike Rutherford's private house, all lovely down to earth people especially Phil sadly not in good health these days PS I'm making this sound like I'm a musician or something sadly no just a humble Carpet Fitter! Best Wishes Jim, Surrey, UK X
This was a ufo{Eagle) he saw as he walked up Solsbury hill.. He was deciding to leave Genesis. A troubled time in his life.
I have loved this track since I was 14, I am 58 now.
Great song , interesting you heard it as a road song . I think it might be a journey of life theme . Letting go and entering the unknown with nothing but faith to guide us - awesome
I love this track so much
Thanks Angela. I think this song is based on an event in his childhood. He was sent to an elite school ( boarding school) and he was very unhappy and homesick, and he wrote to his folks, and one day his father showed up to take him home .
Its actually about leaving Genesis
Thanks so much for this..It is one of go to makes me happy songs..Thank you so much..
My favorite song by him!
The other Peter Gabriel song you listened to, iirc, was Sledgehammer, a 1980s song which had an award winning video.
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Peter Gabriel-Security. Listen to it by yourself on your own time. Amazing album.
You did In Your Eyes by him. You should check out "Big Time" and "Sledgehammer" by him.
It Has to Read Peter Gabriel. I believe He won the Rights to this, & 1, or 2 other Songs written by An Early Version of Genesis!! But This was A Genesis Song, because you can CLEARLY Hear Phil Collins Singing too! And I remember Seeing them both singing this on a TV Show back in the Late 70's. And I don't remember if The Other Members of Genesis were on the show or Not. But I Know for a Fact I saw Gabriel, & Collins Both Singing this!!
Do yourself a favor, watch The Secret World concert. The performances, the songs, it’s magic. 😁❤️🎶
Loved this song from the get go when it came out. I was never a Genesis fan though. I bought all of Peters solo albums up through the 90's. This song has an unusual 7/4
time signature which I think gives it its movement forward, yet slightly offbeat.
Either on your own or here - you should treat yourself , you deserve it , and give a listen to his In your eyes(live) . one of the best performances I've seen. Love and blessings your way
That song MUST be heard studio version FIRST as it was intended. The live version has a completely different sound and feel. I like it, but the studio version is *magic*
Love it🥰✌💕
He and Genesis became better when he left .. that's life who can explain it..
In Your Eyes is another great song by Peter Gabriel. You might want to check it out.
Ah, I see that you already did....
Peter Gabriel’s come to Jesus song.
Another 'Road Trip' song you should react to is "Life is a Highway" by Tom Cochrane !
Check out “Down To Earth” from the Wall-E soundtrack. It’s another gem from P.G.
If you're taking requests, do you want to discover a French singer that Peter Gabriel was about to produce back in 1986 ? Check out one of France's most revered artists, a true legend : Daniel Balavoine. There are so many wonderful songs by him, but I would suggest "Sauver l'amour" (Save love) ua-cam.com/video/Hijfh1vGvUE/v-deo.html, or "Un enfant assis attend la pluie" (A seated child is waiting for the rain" ua-cam.com/video/27y70YlIUlo/v-deo.html. Every person who has reacted to him has been amazed...
You can keep my things......
Watch his live concerts, brilliant.
its a fair choice to ot like the tune......not pretend
👍👍👍👍👍
Hi beutifull can you please listen to Bryan Ferry Don't stop the Dance it's 1 of my favourites see what you think
If you go for Daniel, find the lyrics to the song you've chosen, and a translation to English, it's always better to be able to fully appreciate the beautiful and deep words that he could write...
This is a good one, how about James Bay "let it go"?
You did "Don't give up" about 6 months ago.
Awesome song…very much prefer Peter Gabriel’s solo stuff over Phil Collins solo stuff any day…reason why I compare them is because they are both from the band Genesis..
Deep song…