This is the theme song for my life. This song from Peter's first solo album, after he walked out on his lead role in Genesis, is about spiritual awakening. But it is also inspired by him striking out on his own and following his own path. By the way, his home is near Solsbury Hill.

@jxchamb

2 ай бұрын

The lyrics are so inspiring. Great way to start your day. Makes you feel like you can take on anything.

Peter Gabriel is definitely worth checking into. 🎉

Peter's first BIG solo hit, and perhaps still his best. So much heart and feeling in this one.

@reallymysterious4520

2 ай бұрын

Much better than that pop garbage Sledgehammer he put out years later

@user-dq5xx9hi4q

2 ай бұрын

@@reallymysterious4520 I enjoyed it. A fun song and a clever video. Not everything has to be serious and moody. Peter is a gem with many facets.

"I walked right out of the machinery" Did that when I first heard this song some 40+ years ago Never regretted

An all time favorite. Peter is definitely worth a deeper dive. I heard him on the radio a lot growing up but didn’t fully appreciate his music until I was older. Now I love this song especially. I understand stepping out if the machinery to follow my own way.

Another unique artist. He is very cool Biz.

Love this tune

"Solsbury Hill" dropped in 1977. FM rock radio stations played the song for another ten years at least, albeit in lesser rotation. Peter Gabriel was the first lead singer of Genesis. (Check out "Lamb Lies Down On Broadway" for a taste). Then he went solo. "Solsbury Hill" was his debut single as a solo artist. Chris Martin, from ColdPlay, was born that year. Brandon Flowers, from The Killers, was born four years later. So they likely heard his music on the radio when they were children and it rubbed off on them. For a taste of more of his hits, check out some of these tunes -- "Games Without Frontier", "Shock The Monkey", "Red Rain", "In Your Eyes", "Big Time", "Digging in the Dirt" -- also check out the album he released last year. "Road to Joy" is a fun track, but "And Still" is a piece of magic. And for a taste of his grittier work, check out "I Don't Remember", "No Self Control", or "Intruder" from his Melt album.

This was his first release after he left Genesis. We didn't know what to think at first but we came around!

@clare1061

9 күн бұрын

I haven't liked genesis since he left the band.

Great artist, anything from "Secret World, Live" is great.

Need the see Peter do his songs live. Amazing performer!!

Top 15 song in rock history.

Love this song. It was released 2yrs before I was born.

I saw Peter Gabriel perform this song in 1978 at the Bottom Line. The show was fantastic. He performed his first and only album. And the crowd went crazy when Robert Fripp went on stage to perform.

Can always count on you for not only music, but GOOD music! Thanks, Biz!

Oh. In your eyes. Live.

I love Peter Gabriel! Especially the album this comes from, Peter Gabriel 1 Car.

All his stuff is guuuud.

Bizbury Hill

Thank you for featuring Peter. His music is very creative with jaunty melodies and very deep, intellectual lyrics (that i don't always understand) which make you think. I think he was a breath of fresh air in the late 70's when the airways were full of disco and silly big hair heavy bands (IMO of course!!). Another of my favorites is "Games without Frontiers". Schlyrics are a must to try to understand his messages...

My heart goes boom boom boom every damn time…smh. Love this song :)

Uplifting

Peter was the lead singer of the band Genesis. This song is about leaving the security of that band and taking a risk as a solo artist. Some say the eagle was symbolic of having seen Bruce Springstein in concert and inspiring him to go solo. I like the last verse "You can keep my things...." He doesn't even have to pack. He's out of there.

One of my 6 “musical geniuses.” Amazing songwriter, singer and artist. Tons of groundbreaking stuff. Suggestions: No Self Control, Intruder, I Have the Touch, Lay Your Hands on Me, Don’t Give Up, Big Time, Steam, Kiss That Frog, Secret World and Growing Up. This song is highly influenced by his experience of leaving Genesis and deciding to embark in n a solo career.

this was from '77. right after genesis, peter had 4 kick-ass albums ('77, '78, 80, 82), followed by the 1982 "plays live" tour album. that "plays live" double album is epic. the soundscape. tony levin on "stick". incredible ambiance. "family and the fishing net", "intruder" are great ones from "plays live".

Beautiful song by a creative artist

One of the more popular songs in 7/4. His breakaway song. This left Genesis without a peter, and it showed, or rather didn't show, if you catch my drift. He really stood out.

I love me some Salisbury streak. I also love this song.

I Love this song

Great reaction

Check out his Secret World tour. Shaking the Tree is a great track.

This was his first solo hit, and it's a poetic description of his dawning realisation that he'd have to leave his former band, Genesis, in order to do the music he felt he needed to, all set in that slightly off-kilter 7/4 time. Peter Gabriel has a deep, satisfying well of songs. Almost every one of his albums is a change in direction from his previous one. If you like this song, try "Here Comes the Flood" - if you preferred "Sledge Hammer" try "Big Time". For another style again, try "I Don't Remember", or "Shock the Monkey", or "Red Rain", or "Shaking the Tree", or...

The notion of being "taken home" is powerful indeed...

You should check out a live version of this song.

Great song Biz

Hey Biz you should google Solsbury Hill a real and mystical place. peter is definitely worth the jouney.

Don't Give Up is epic...😎😎

Biz, you appreciate the Band and Robbie Robertson……so how about reacting to Robbie’s Ghost Dance, done live in Grigento with his Native American band The Red Road Ensemble. Or also Golden Feather from the same concert.

Check out In your eyes. Live on Secret world tour. Pure joy! x

The last lines are strange and interesting, "Today I don't need a replacement, I tell them what the smile on my face meant, My heart goin boom boom boom Hey! I said you can keep my things they've come to take me home" He could not have known that Phil would take over the lead vocals in Genesis when he wrote this.. He didn't need a replacement, Phil was already in the band! And 'You can keep my things..." Its almost as though Peter saw into the future, that his role as lead singer would effortlessly pass on to Phil, who 'stepped into the shoes Peter left behind' with such shocking ease, honoring the quirky, eccentrjc quality that Peter had while expressing his own quality and power as a singer. It is especially strange because Phil really didn't want to be the front guy/lead singer at all until Steve talked him into it!! Did Gabriel possess second sight and 'see' that it would play out that way? Hmmm...

This song has always hit me in some weird way. The truth is I don't even understand most of the lyrics. The "grab your things I've come to take you home" line is a pretty strong line all on its own, with just the backing music and delivery for context.

His best song ever is Father Son . You’ll weep .

Both spiritual allegory and factual retelling of his decision to leave Genesis.

Or young Peter with Genesis. Firth of Fifth

Try Rhythm of the Heat.

Coal play. Next, some Leño, pweeze. Maneras de vivir.

"walked right out of the machinery" refers to walking out of Genesis as they were becoming hugely successful.

@markjohnson4217

Ай бұрын

Actually when Gabriel left Genesis, they were over 150 000 pounds in debt!! But the break up had to do with Peter dealing with family crisis. His wife and daughter nearly died in childbirth and it was becoming impossible for him to balance his time. Plus, there was growing resentment within the band that Peter had 'taken over' too much of the writing and that it was becoming too much about him. So Peter was actually ready to quit the business completely. This is actually what this song was expressing, he was ready to focus on his home and family and quit the music industry altogether. When he wrote this he was certainly not dreaming about a successful solo career, he was dreaming about the idyllic bliss of cabbages, babies and laundry...

Check him out with Genesis suppers ready It's long but awesome

Don't think I ever seen you review The Velvet Underground. Ya, OK, It's mostly Lou Reed, but they were very influential.

❤try “Land of Confusion “ you will love the video❤❤

@user-pf7jm9go6o

2 ай бұрын

That's Genesis, after Peter Gabriel left. Great song, but the video has political ideas that turned out to be quite wrong, IMHO.

@KatKrueger

2 ай бұрын

@@user-pf7jm9go6oKinda right as well. I mean, Ronnie did have dementia.

You did not compare Peter Gabriel to ColdPlay!!! 😱

My exacreaction ,interesting .

Did you analyze the rhythm? I will not give it away....

@KatKrueger

2 ай бұрын

Do tell. Please?

i want Jesus to say grab your things i've come to take you HOME!!!!