First Reaction To Peter Gabriel Ft Kate bush “ Don’t Give Up” / Reaction 🙌🏽❤️

[@mattben2215]

Years ago this song saved my life

[@michaelharmon1295]

I hear ya

[@paulconnett3654]

Hope your okay Fella. Cheers 🇬🇧

[@miguels5426]

I think this song saves a lot of lives. We need more songs like this.

[@mikepayne1167]

Mine too.

[@davidtrent1494]

It has saved my life too. I've been listening to several times a day since I lost my spouse three weeks ago after 30 years

[@ajrob77]

Peter Gabriel’s voice is an religious experience 🙌🏻

[@rpraelsporcupine3112]

Amen!

[@cabdriveruk]

The song was inspired by the Depression-era photographs of Dorothea Lange, showing poverty-stricken Americans in Dust Bowl conditions. Gabriel saw Lange's images in a 1973 book titled In This Proud Land. He felt that a song based on this was wholly appropriate to difficult economic conditions in England under Margaret Thatcher. He composed lyrics about a man whose unemployment causes stress in his domestic relationship. The verses, sung by Gabriel, describe the man's feelings of isolation, loneliness and despair; the choruses, sung by Bush, offer words of hope and encouragement.
Gabriel originally wrote the song from a reference point of American roots music and he approached country singer Dolly Parton to sing it with him. However, Parton turned it down, so his friend Kate Bush took her place

[@katrich61]

Congratulations, you have just reviewed one of the most iconic duets in music history.

[@georgeprime2249]

Understatement of the year ' she has a nice voice. '

[@kevintwomey4372]

You should listen to Kate’s “This woman’s work”. Her voice is Angelic

[@alloyd759]

Great reaction!👍😁 From what i understand, Peter Gabriel wrote this song because he was SO TOUCHED that some of his ancestors went through "the great depression"....he wanted a woman to sing it with him due to the fact that the women of the time stepped up and helped!! 😍❤️😍

[@conchieixerespiquer8880]

Shaking the tree, amazing, I follow Peter since the start, i'm 60 years old. and I love him.

[@benjaminparkinson5255]

2 of the greatest collaboration of all time

[@descendantoffools9767]

Peter Gabriel was the former lead singer of Genesis who had huge career in late 70's and 80's. Loads of great music. Kate Bush did everything. A true artist; wrote, sang, did the choreography and production on her videos. Total creative control of everything she did.

[@itzjttvreacts7061]

This was a really great song tbh I loved it ❤️

[@bwarner17]

She was the first woman to have a number 1 album in the UK consisting entirely of songs she had written herself. At the age of 19, which the record company actually sat on for 2-3 years before it's release.

[@nickyblacklaws5171]

Clinging to each other in desperation. Haughtingly beautiful x

[@garycoates4987]

you should listen and react to Kate
she is a total artist
the visuals dancing and poetic lyrics you would dig it
either
Wuthering hieghts,
running up that hill,
or this woman's work

[@martindavis4632]

She wrote wuthering heights when she was 18 and wrote it in a couple of hours

[@twistedturtle6654]

This song has saved my life on a couple of occasions.

[@glenn20081965]

One of my all-time favourites...Kate Bush

[@thecoogs]

The 2 most beautiful voices ever

[@richardhudson1970]

I'd never noticed before how in the background the shadow moves across the sun. The darkness seems to follow the arc of despair in Peter's words.

[@cmmosher8035]

Its a great effect. I love how when the total eclipse happens is when Bush's lyrics become the most comforting.

[@marekkram4398]

My eyes man this year2020 has been so hard and the life's lost I'm going to say this I was going to give up ! Thank you for this angelic song that's been given to us through to amazing songers xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx
Don't give up xxxxxxxxxxx

[@MindFeather]

this is one of those that feels like it hits really hard today, this year in particular -- even the line about "the trees had burned down to the ground," with the wildfires all along the west coast. don't give up. don't give up.

[@natewilliams1062]

The voices are undeniable but that bass line? Dam. Tony Levin😍

[@affenschwanz64]

That Fairlight!

[@cityhonors1]

Shout out to the 🎸 Bass Player! 😉☺🐰 #ENRGYZRBunny

[@davidpeters44]

Tony's a great musician, Perfect bass line, makes the song but doesn't get in the way.

[@kevinlawrence2229]

I love how all your reactions are recorded on your brow and the way your eyes expand to the beauty of Kate's voice! Such a beautiful, honest feel for this incredible duet. Check out more of Kate Bush -- she's a genius!

[@helderalmeida2790]

Music from 80's is the best to listen too. I'm glad that youngster listen to Kate Bush she my favourite artists ever

[@gerrykilduff8373]

This is the song that Elton John clamed saved his life when he was in a dark place

[@dianequick3127]

wow gerry - I did not know this. Sometimes people do find themselves in a dark place. This is really good news to me that this song saved his life. This almost makes me think of his song "Someone Save My Life Tonight". Well, in this case, I suppose it took two people.

[@gerrykilduff8373]

Listen to Kate bush sing candle In the wind and you may find Elton john and kate singing it together ,it will make the hairs on your neck stand up I promise

[@Druuna55]

Great reaction to this hauntingly beautiful song, thank you :)

[@raverboyloki]

This is the first video reaction I watched of yours, and I am very glad you enjoyed this song. You are right, the vibe of the song is soo smooth, and soothing. The words are instrumental, and I always think of it when I am feeling down and feeling like giving up myself. I have also played this for many of my friends when they were at their wits end. I look forward to watching more of your reaction videos. If you haven't already - I highly recommend some of her other songs as well.

[@drcarp7377]

Unemployment was rife in the Northeast of England in the 80's. Whole towns were virtual ghost towns. Thousands unemployed, and many turned to alcoholism, crime and drugs. Men in particular didn't cope well with the sense of failure. They feel a failure if they can't feed their family, and bottle those emotions up. And many committed suicide. Jumping off bridges into rivers to their death was common, and that's what the lyric refers to, when he sings, whatever may come, and whatever may go, that river's flowing. He's basically considering suicide, and his wife knows it!

[@martynadams2011]

Good summary !

[@Bfdidc]

"A powerful, soft-meaning to it..." Wow, that's a nice turn of phrase to describe this song. Nicely said.

[@Nightcloudmama]

Such a heartbreakingly beautiful song. So sad yet filled with love.

[@futuregenerationz]

Great song by him I never heard.

[@coreyilacqua9780]

Any Gabriel, any Kate or any David Bowie and you can't miss. Even genesis during the Gabriel era

[@dafyd242]

one of my fav songs from the 80's , vanished from play for years. it took me more than 30 years to find it again on of all places RUclips

[@victoriajohnson5461]

A tearjerker.😢

[@Vindrag]

I love what you said about them giving an example by holding eachother throughout the video. Kate Bush is the queen mother! Thanks for the video! :)

[@affenschwanz64]

Kate Bush is also one of the backing vocals on Peter Gabriel's Games without Frontiers

[@paulconnett3654]

Can you please do, Kate Bush'The Man With The Child In His Eyes'. It puts me tears... everytime.x

[@BardOfAndromeda]

This song is a masterpiece :)
Maybe try Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer" or Kate Bush "Wuthering Heights"?

[@paulmorris8762]

or Kate doing Running Up That Hill or both her and Peter on Games Without Frontiers

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

notice the eclipse in the video ! the turning point of his attitude

[@stephendavidallen]

Great reaction: I fear this video will be the norm in the wake of the current pandemic; so many displaced people, it will be tough. 😞

[@heidithatswho.2481]

I love this song and video sooo much. It's so comforting. Got my sub💛😊

[@emmamillar8391]

Gorgeous gorgeous song ❤️ adore your reaction 💕

[@dazaessox]

BEST XMAS NO1 I THINK FOR THIS YEAR

[@rpraelsporcupine3112]

You should definitely listen to more Peter Gabriel, his voice is like a cup of hot cocoa, warm, sweet and soothing. He’s brilliant, a very talented and unique artist, and all of his songs are worth checking out, but to start with, you could listen to “In Your Eyes”, “Sledgehammer” and “Solsbury Hill”, you’ll love both the groove of these songs and his vocals.

[@todstapleton3911]

Beautiful song

[@leroybrownjr]

Sweet Sensation " Sincerely Yours "

[@louiseroberts8023]

And experiment iv is a different kind of Kates brilliance well known actors in that video toxxxxShe is FANTASTIC AND ANGELICxxxx

[@m3rrys0ngstr3ss]

It's such a gorgeous video, but I always feel like I'm intruding on something private.

[@RubesGoodBrainCoffee]

This video was directed by Godley & Creme. They were a rock duo who turned to directing music videos. There's a second version of this video which focuses less on the singers. I remember reading somewhere that Peter Gabriel's then-wife, Jill, didn't care too much for this video in which her husband is embracing Kate Bush for several minutes. As for Peter Gabriel's old group, Genesis, I would recommend reacting to the studio version of their song, Firth of Fifth. Phil Collins plays drums on it.

[@billyoung8118]

Hell of a way for him to earn a few bucks!

[@lavalleecg]

Beautiful reaction.

[@kathleensmith3555]

Love the song he did called Red Rain as well and of course Solsbury Hill ---- I am an old Genesis fan and even tho I loved his time with them his solo work is more relatable and He will always have a special place in my heart

[@amymarion3384]

Look up Big Boi’s statements on Kate Bush- she’s his favorite. Also see some of Kate’s lesser mainstream (in the USA) hits like Army Dreamers, Pull out the Pin, Night of the Swallow.

[@gerrykilduff8373]

She done a brilliant cover of the Man i love and a reggae version of Rocket man you should listen to the b side is Candle in the wind its amazing

[@colleenposadas8415]

Didn't know Peter Gabriel was such a handsome guy😀

[@paulconnett3654]

I got told off by my Mother for shouting at this video when it first came out on the TV. .. get your Fxcking hands off Kate Bush!! Peter Gabriel is Brilliant but he's got his hands on the Lady I Love.x my mum laughed but I did receive a slap for the f word! Her talent is nothing but breathtaking.x and my mother is my first love and Kate next.. Cheers 🇬🇧

[@jamesellis701]

Great reaction...btw I'm still working on that ring...Go ahead and get the wedding plans started, and do it as big as you want it, there's nothing too good for my baby ;-)

[@itzjttvreacts7061]

Okay 😂❤️

[@MrMarcocain]

They did a great duet together called Tibetan tea’

[@leroybrownjr]

Connie " Funky Little Beat "

[@andyeql]

Mercy Street by Peter Gabriel..

[@gerrykilduff8373]

Kates Mum was Irish hence the Soul

[@leroybrownjr]

Nocera " Summertime, Summertime "

[@ianpollock4323]

Kate Bush love and anger

[@1234tori]

thanks for p.,g., reacts - more songs please:; mercy street - sky blue - blood of eden

[@zoranmijatovic3294]

You should check out the version of the same song sung by John Legend and Pink....a very nice version of the song

[@leroybrownjr]

Nayobe " Please Don't Go "

[@victoriajohnson5461]

More.

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

its a good song for this pandemic virus aint it lol

[@darrencunningham1746]

Can I I ask where you from and your situation. Thanks Darren

[@xebio6]

Try Sledgehammer next please

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

i would like the video but it makes youtube music " like list " playlist think its a song lol

[@pedroV2003]

You should react to the much better live version on the Secret World Tour with Peter Gabriel and Paula Cole.

[@paulhayes787]

Sorry kate is simply better

[@pedroV2003]

@@paulhayes787 on that we will just have to agree to disagree.

[@paulhayes787]

@@pedroV2003 agreed my friend

[@fatzrabbits4081]

Omg forget peter , its all about kate .

[@db1958]

'Come Talk To Me' is definitely worth a listen
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[@colleenposadas8415]

Sort of strange video though.

[@ACHADAGAULA]

this song is about unemployment...

[@RastaSaiyaman]

So what is this song about?
Well, to answer that we have to go back to Great Britain in the late 1970's. Back then a right wing government led by Prime minister Margaret Thatcher. took a good look at the nation's industries and decided to sell all of them off to foreign investors and closing the whole lot down.
Which meant for millions of workers that they were going to be laid off. (Yes, you've read that right MILLIONS) From one day to the next, people who's lives had revolved around the industries and jobs that were passed down from father to son for many generations, were without a stable income. Many took to the streets but many more of them started destroying themselves with alcohol and suicide.
Peter Gabriel is from higher class, the crisis would never have impacted him personally but he emphasized with those people, after all, being a professional musician is very hard work too. He came across a picture taken in the great depression when similarly millions of people were laid off when the stock market collapsed. The lyrics he wrote apply to both situations and in both cases it was him showing solidarity.
One final tidbit, when recording this song, Peter Gabriel wanted Dolly Parton to sing the soothing "It's gonna be alright" part, which to everybody involved was an inspired choice. But Parton couldn't be booked so Kate Bush was brought in instead and she knocked it out of the park.

[@mallaka8]

There is something quite fake about these reaction videos. I have a feeling that so many thoughts are just made to appease the viewers rather than a real reaction. The screwed up face and Urr sounds seems a common theme amongst many of these reactors. In only 5% of reactors do I feel their reviews are actually genuine and that they are listening to the song for the first time. I can usually call a bullshitter.