No CGI, No green screen, this was filmed. With a camera. Frame by frame, and his lips had to sync with the music the whole way through, this is next level dedication. I remember being blown away when this came out.
Unfortunately, in modern times people more more have accepted and got too accustomed to mediocrity and lack of originality, it is almost an expectation now. I am a musician and when I learn songs from pre-early 2000's back to the 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's and on, there was so much variety and creativity and talent. Now one can learn 4 chords and know about 90% of the music today. Same chords, same progressions, same generic melodies, same boring song structures, the only difference between songs is the key it is in and the type of singing voice.
Peter won 19 awards for sledgehammer video and he swept at the Grammys. He filmed much of it under glass for about 21 hours to film it. He's a musical genius. 👍👏
This video, when it came out, was so groundbreaking. Nobody had seen anything like it, because it was filmed and was basically stop-motion. MTV was like five years old and Peter Gabriel immediately elevated the art of the music video with Sledgehammer. He's still an amazing performer and creator. He's just amazing.
I'm a musician. I've met a lot of people, and whenever "What's one of the best music videos ever" comes up, I always say "Sledgehammer" and not a single person no matter what music in they're into has ever said no lol.
@@steveramsey5391 haha, I clicked in just to make basically the same comment! One of the best sounds and parts for a bass line in the wide world of pop music. Just drives and pivots so damn well.
Bro, I'm 66 years old and I get almost as much enjoyment watching you groove to it as I do hearing the songs of my youth again. Keep on with it brother!
I think the internet is making everyone the same. In the old days things happened in little pockets. there were different 'scenes' in every big town across the UK and sometimes even in different parts of London. people aren't so cut off like they used to be which allowed trends, accents and slang to develop more autonomously
Paul and Jamal......So profound. The deal is.... is now you have the option to be lazy and not really learn how to play an instrument anymore. Bands like three dog night, Chicago, Doobie Brothers and so many more were playing every instrument. I don't expect everybody to understand the difficulty lvl these band had mastered from years of hard work and practice, until you do it yourself. Those songs from the bands that I listed above are so difficult it is unbelievable. 💝😇🎼🎶
I can't recall the guy's name who did the vids but he played off Peter's Musical Theater bent... I suppose Peter had to make some $$ and wrote killer pop cheese . But even those songs had weird time stamps and theatrical arrangements
Peter Gabriel was one of the founding members of Genesis. When he left, Phil Collins took over as lead. Peter has some great music. His song Biko is a stand out.
I still remember seeing this for the first time. It won lots of awards. We used to watch music videos like people watch Netflix. They were a real art form 'back in the day'.
I don't think any of us realized just how special a time we were living in at the time. Those first 3-4 years on MTV was one of the most creative periods ever. You had a brand new format and artists were trying EVERYTHING. Every week there was something brand new, never seen before. I would come home from school in 8th grade, turn on MTV and it would stay on all evening until I went to bed. The 5 VJ's were like friends. The next day at school were would talk about any new videos that debuted the night before. We just took for granted it would always be that way.
For those of us who grew up with MTV in the 80's we sort of expected this type of artistry being expressed in videos. In retrospect I guess we just didn't realize how good we had it back then. Glad you enjoyed the video !
Quit your job and just vibe out money earning it is not all that matters in life as long as you have all the basics and things to keep you interested money is an average device , yes its fun what you can spend money on things however earning it sucks badly
I remember seeing that in a “Making of Wallace and Gromit” mini documentary on the DVD I used to have; I never appreciated it at the time, but Gabriel (and Genesis) have always had some kind of musical influence in my life, even since I was little!
The thing about this song is it's just gospel music put through a 80's pop filter, and you can tell Peter Gabriel FELT it. That's why it's so damn powerful. Has one of the best outros of any song ever.
Peter Gabriel was "Genesis" before Phil Collins. He left the band for a solo career. Hence his writing "Solsbury Hill" . That and "Games without Frontiers" ...great songs!
This song is such a JAM. I was a little kid at the time it came out and I loved the hell outta it. Good times, when MTV was actually a music video channel!
The album this is off of "So" really helped me get through my teen years. "Don't Give Up" is still a really inspiring song for me as an adult. The whole album is a 10/10.
@@titovalasques If I'm not mistaken, this one is played on his MusicMan, not on a Stick. Still, un-freaking-believable. Remove the bass, the music is gone.
Reminds me a lot of clay-mation with the California raisins. I know this video won some awards, very original. In your Eyes is my favorite of his songs.
What I absolutely love about this video is it's authenticity. Back then there was no CGI so everything on screen was hand-made and after my 20th+ watch I'm still speechless and amazed by this work of art. 👌🔥
I remember when this came out in 1986, i had just left secondary school age 16 and this was the biggest thing to hit the UK charts for a LONG time, everybody i knew was talking about it. It's one of those songs that can instantly take you back to a different time in your life because of the impact it had on you the very first time you ever heard it.
Peter Gabriel is a great singer. He was the original singer for Genesis. This video holds the title of most played video of all time on MTV too! Check out Shock the Monkey by him as well, great tune!
This video won a lot of awards and really lifted "the game" .. I remember going to work and this was on my tape walkman on the train ... used to get me so pumped .. thank you for reminding me .. nostalgia and good music .. heaven .. luv ya xx
When we watched this in the 80's, we were sitting their with our mouth open. We can't believe one can make such wonderful things in a music video. It made it to MOMA even and was long on the lists of best MVs ever. (Think it still is) Nowadays we have teenagers who are doing such things at home. I like how you still have respect for what Peter Gabriel did. And his song is even good without the video. Please also check out Genesis' "Jesus he knows me"- this is fun too.
Yes Peter Gabriel kicks ass. He has at least 10 songs worthy of a reaction. Big Time, Digging in the Dirt, In your eyes, Solsbury Hill, ..etc....just for a start.
"The Flood", "Don't Give Up", "Biko", "Games Without froniters"... Better be careful if you try to react to the Secret World Live version of In "Your Eyes" though. That one may cause serious emotional overload.
Brother... I feel your passion, love, and true appreciation for this timeless music. I feel fortunate that I grew up on this, but I still feel like I’m rediscovering it every time I listen to it. Thank you!
Great song, one of the most iconic songs not just of the 80’s but in pop music history. I would like to add that when people say they don’t make music like this anymore, you have to remember we’re listening to the best of the best. There was plenty of crap made back in the day as well (and that applies to whenever “back in the day” is for you). And so in another couple of decades we’ll be listening to the top, massive, hits of today and saying the same thing (“Uptown Funk”, anyone?). There’ll always be great music. Thanks, Jamal, for bringing the older stuff back for those of us who remember when it was new and for those of you for whom it’s new now.
@@mikeschroeder8594 Granted, they're no Scatterbrain, but they had their moment. I only said that because they were forced to change the name of the band after the lawsuit, which I found to be stupid.
This song is beast! It never gets old to me, I was born in ‘89 and have loved this song and video since I was a kid. To me it’s one of those tracks that always picks me up when I’m feeling down.
I tlked to Peter about this video one day, he told me that his part took a whole week to do and he hat to get a seperate phone line installed in his office just answer calls aon who made the video! He is a really nice guy, the compasny I worked for designed his studio at Ford, near Bath in Somerset. The girls in the office would ask him for autographs and he would spend time chatting to anybody and everybody in the place. He would just hang around talking until he was due to go and consult with the architects about the design. They made a model of the new studio out of stiff card and you could lift of the roof and look inside to the details. He was in his VW Golf GTI waiting to turn onto the main road the day I talked to him about this video, he didn't bother moving until we had concluded the converstaion and then he said goodbye and we went our seperate ways. Nice guy. I knew the Ardmans studio in Bristol and watched them doing the Wallace and Gromit movie, an intensive, time consuming art. They did this video.
@@dozer30 yes it was, I went to their studio in Bristol and I was shown around by a woman Nick Park had asked to give me a tour, I only went to pick up a PA for a gig I was doing in some field in Somerset. I saw all the plasticine models and how they created these videos, amazing place and cool people. That was before Wallace and Gromit.
"I'm guessing this is the 80s, right?" Aye... this was stop-motion- not CGI. Every frame was taken as a photo and then it was all put together to make the video.
The live version from his '86 tour is incredible too... the video's crappy, but the sound is excellent and it's the only one i could find that has the complete performance... ruclips.net/video/3z_OZOS-upw/видео.html
And your respect for your viewers and your SUPER respect for the music and the performers who are in our history is why you are the most popular reactionary because we know if it's truly good, you will judge it to be worth remembering...
Are you kidding Peter Gabriel let loose on MTV, I'm sure they had to keep him restrained. This is such a direct extension of all his stage acts from His past live performances.
There was a band called Genesis, Peter Gabriel was the lead singer and Phil Collins was the drummer. Peter left for a solo career and Phil said I can play drums and sing! Both did very well!!
Tom Petty “don’t come around here no more” Another very creative/ visual video Tipper Gore (Al Gore’s wife) tried to have it banned and it was one of the songs/videos that started the “parents beware” labels
I went to the Atlanta secret world show. It wasn't an original tour date. The show was added to the tour after an overwhelming letter writing campaign demanding an atlanta show. That arena was electric that night. Top 5 live music experiences for me.
@@johnbindert7046 "Steam" is great... My dad had the Secret World albums that we would listen to on long car trips and my favorites were always "In Your Eyes" and "Shaking the Tree", but every song on there is a masterpiece... Mostly we shared a love for "Solsbury Hill" and "Come Talk To Me" with those beautiful bagpipes!
He is talking about the lack of it. He says “if” you bring your blue skys back....I kicked the habit.....if you show for me I will chauffeur you. She don’t like him no more, and it don’t seem like she wants him back despite his little song. He musta done sumthin baaaaaaaaaaaddd.....
In 1986!! I remember it so well because when I went into labor with my daughter, and I was put in a hospital room, my husband asked me what I wanted on the TV. "MTV!!!" was my answer to get my mind somplace else. And my daughter was born, as I watched "Sledgehammer". The 70's and 80's were life!
OH JAMAL !!!!!! TOU SIMPLY MUST DO A REACTION TO "IN YOUR EYES "....The one that hes on a circular stage with many musicians from all over....IT IS FABULOUS, DEEP, MYSTICAL AND ABOUT LOVE!!!!!!
@@rhyswilliams1998 Somewhat. In addition to the Land of Confusion video, there was a Spitting Image television special which featured numerous U.S. politicians and celebrities.
"Runnin' Down a Dream" by the late great Tom Petty is another good song with a similarly quirky video, in its own way, for it. He also does an Alice in Wonderland inspired video for his song "Don't Come Around Here No More."
I loved the 80’s best music ever! Nothing like it today! Im 57 & have 3 children, I always played the 80’s music in the car or at home & they loved it! I always played all types of music & the kids really grew up appreciating all types of music! They r now 21, 18 & 17! To this day when i have the radio on w them & to hear them sing & know all the words to the songs thrills my heart to know end!! 😄👍❤️ We love the 80’s ! I love your videos sooo much, love seeing your reactions to all this music I grew up on! Keep them coming, your Awesome! 😎🥰
The great thing about these videos from the 80's is that the music video was still in its infancy as an art form and it was literally "anything goes" and creativity was through the roof. So many memorable videos from that era! As a teenager at the time I was fascinated with videos and how well they worked with the song. Some, like this one, fit the music so perfectly that 30-some years down the road you can't hear the song without the video playing in your head. This is truly a timeless classic.
I showed my 1 year old son this film clip 3 years ago. He is now a mad Peter Gabriel fan. How could he not be?! Such a voice and artist. These songs saw me through my childhood! Love, love, love.
I'm so blessed and thankful I grew up in this generation of music. This song clip is iconic. I was 16 when this came out and remember bopping to it.😍✨💜This era of music will always have a special place in my heart.🙏🏾
Развлечения
No CGI, No green screen, this was filmed. With a camera. Frame by frame, and his lips had to sync with the music the whole way through, this is next level dedication. I remember being blown away when this came out.
Damn right! It also have not aged one bit too!
Yeah, man, I heard he had to lie under a glass-topped table for six hours while the animators made this film !
"So" was such an amazing album. "Red Rain", "Don't Give Up", "Big Time" and "in Your Eyes" and of course "Sledgehammer". All enduring songs.
@@mistofoles It was actually sixteen hours!
This is stop-motion
"People have lost the passion in the craft. They just look, and kind of see what other people are doing, and they do that." So sad, but so true.
Gabriel is an original like David Bowie. Gabriel's best recording is "Solsbury Hill":
ruclips.net/video/9LAMv-yVPEk/видео.html
Unfortunately, in modern times people more more have accepted and got too accustomed to mediocrity and lack of originality, it is almost an expectation now. I am a musician and when I learn songs from pre-early 2000's back to the 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's and on, there was so much variety and creativity and talent. Now one can learn 4 chords and know about 90% of the music today. Same chords, same progressions, same generic melodies, same boring song structures, the only difference between songs is the key it is in and the type of singing voice.
This is Jamal's most insightful observation ever. Nailed it.
Those who step outside of the box machine are not rewarded, they are penalized. They all want to be Drake.
Also, I cannot wait until Autotune on every single freaking song goes out of style...
Peter won 19 awards for sledgehammer video and he swept at the Grammys. He filmed much of it under glass for about 21 hours to film it. He's a musical genius. 👍👏
This video, when it came out, was so groundbreaking. Nobody had seen anything like it, because it was filmed and was basically stop-motion. MTV was like five years old and Peter Gabriel immediately elevated the art of the music video with Sledgehammer. He's still an amazing performer and creator. He's just amazing.
I'm a musician. I've met a lot of people, and whenever "What's one of the best music videos ever" comes up, I always say "Sledgehammer" and not a single person no matter what music in they're into has ever said no lol.
Rockit is a close second
I met him. He's really nice. 😀
"Music belongs to everyone, those who put labels on it are fools."
- Charlie Daniels
krusty The Clown absolutely as it’s an art....✌🏻
Yes.. absodanglutely! Love this comment!
Word!!!
Krusty u pie munching bastard
The krusty alarm clock i brought turned me left wing
What? THE Charlie Daniels?
Epic groove. Peter was so far down in the pocket that he fell out his own pants leg.
😂😂😂
I think you mean Tony.
This comment lmao 💯🤣🤣 FACTS
@@elmanitasdeplomo Him for sure too. But it was a group effort.
The bass player on this song, as well as the majority Peter's music, is Tony Levin. Hands down one of the greatest bassists ever.
This pocket groove is so massive
What he said!
@@steveramsey5391 haha, I clicked in just to make basically the same comment! One of the best sounds and parts for a bass line in the wide world of pop music. Just drives and pivots so damn well.
Absolutely GREAT bass, horns and background vocals! I love this song. Peter Gabriel was/is fantastic!
💯
Peter Gabriel wasn’t messing around back then.
Great video. Damn he was handsome!
If you love Peter Gabriel check out Rick Beato’s analysis of In Your Eyes
Kerryn Simmons good idea man
Peter Gabriel never messed around. He was always 100% committed to his art
Big Time is even better!
Bro, I'm 66 years old and I get almost as much enjoyment watching you groove to it as I do hearing the songs of my youth again. Keep on with it brother!
Jamal is amazing! His reactions, & his fresh perspectives are the best that I have seen. He makes it fun to watch.
Amen!
Is it just me, my friend that thinks that true, real music has no gender, no color, no age?
John, is your picture Howard the Duck?
I'm just happy all of this amazing music is still around and so readily available. It's a great time to be alive.
@@willlastnameguy8329 Yes, despite what american snowflakes say. :)
This video won numerous awards. Peter at his best.
One of the best produced and mixed songs in history. Peter Gabriel is a genius.
Oh heck yes, every single element pops in its moment. So well constructed, but it still flows organically
Peter Gabriel is one of the best performance artists ever.
Oh yes without a doubt.
you obviously haven't seen a lot
If you have not seen him in concert, please do so asap while he can still bring it. Sorry Peter but time gets us all and yet, you are still on top
Agreed. And his live shows were an experience.
💯
'People have lost the passion in the craft.' So true, Jamal.
I think the internet is making everyone the same. In the old days things happened in little pockets. there were different 'scenes' in every big town across the UK and sometimes even in different parts of London. people aren't so cut off like they used to be which allowed trends, accents and slang to develop more autonomously
Fuck that. Plenty of people still have the passion. Record companies just aren't as willing to take a chance on the outliers anymore.
Paul and Jamal......So profound. The deal is.... is now you have the option to be lazy and not really learn how to play an instrument anymore. Bands like three dog night, Chicago, Doobie Brothers and so many more were playing every instrument. I don't expect everybody to understand the difficulty lvl these band had mastered from years of hard work and practice, until you do it yourself. Those songs from the bands that I listed above are so difficult it is unbelievable. 💝😇🎼🎶
People still have the passion. We just have so many options these days, there is alot to weed through. People are creating amazing things still.
In the mainstream world, Yes. But passion still exists. Just have to look in the right places.
"digging in the Dirt", "Shock the Monkey", "Steam", "Solsbury Hill".....there are a few more classics
Steam is such a banger!
I can't recall the guy's name who did the vids but he played off Peter's Musical Theater bent... I suppose Peter had to make some $$ and wrote killer pop cheese . But even those songs had weird time stamps and theatrical arrangements
Big time is a great video,you should check that one out and steam.
Diggin' in the dirt...to find the places I've been hurt
Greg Webb are you from Collinsville?
Peter Gabriel was one of the founding members of Genesis. When he left, Phil Collins took over as lead. Peter has some great music. His song Biko is a stand out.
Steve Biko is a stand UP and stand OUT MAN
Definitely a must react song.
Biko is one of my favorites!
The 80s will never be duplicated again....period
Here here
True.
I'm happy that I was born in 1970.
I know (born in ‘73 and I am still in love with this era).
I still remember seeing this for the first time. It won lots of awards. We used to watch music videos like people watch Netflix.
They were a real art form 'back in the day'.
Awesomely put!
YEAH! 4:30pm weekdays, glued to CITY-TV's "Toronto Rocks" with J.D. Roberts, long before becoming American newscaster John Roberts.
@@djhrecordhound4391 Then he ended up on MuchMusic for a while before heading south.
@@fosterapamela Thank you, I keep forgetting that part! We didn't have a subscription to Much in its earlier days 😊
I don't think any of us realized just how special a time we were living in at the time. Those first 3-4 years on MTV was one of the most creative periods ever. You had a brand new format and artists were trying EVERYTHING. Every week there was something brand new, never seen before. I would come home from school in 8th grade, turn on MTV and it would stay on all evening until I went to bed. The 5 VJ's were like friends. The next day at school were would talk about any new videos that debuted the night before. We just took for granted it would always be that way.
Sledgehammer is a great example of popular soul music of the 80s. That last two minutes is where it's at. Incredibly well made song
For those of us who grew up with MTV in the 80's we sort of expected this type of artistry being expressed in videos. In retrospect I guess we just didn't realize how good we had it back then. Glad you enjoyed the video !
FACTS
Xoxxo Bob absolutely bang on target....We took it for granted.....✌🏻
I disagree. There were a lot of great, creative videos but the majority of them were pure crap that made no sense or were just generally horrible.
Glory days.....
7:10 “Because people have really lost passion for the craft..” On the nose my friend, on the nose :)
Amen.
That’s it. Nuff said
Absolutely, corporate trash nowadays no creativity
These days the stars are manufactured rather than the music. Talentless individuals are processed even if they can’t write, read or make music.
this statement towers above all else! A&R flushes the"music" to us
This song was inescapable on release, and yet it NEVER got old for me. The whole album is an absolute treat.
It was ranked number 2 the best video on MTV of the 80's.
only number 2? what could possibly rank higher
Take on Me by Aha is my guess.
If I had to guess, The Buggles "Video Killed the Radio Star"
@@Bossay6 Maybe Thriller?
Thriller was number one.
I didn’t realize how much I missed music until I stumbled across your reactions. Much love!
Quit your job and just vibe out money earning it is not all that matters in life as long as you have all the basics and things to keep you interested money is an average device , yes its fun what you can spend money on things however earning it sucks badly
I feel you. Sometimes you don't know how good you had it until it's gone
Me, too. Its taking me back to the 80's
👍 pour some sugar on me?
What did you miss, exactly??
Peter is a very artistic musician.He loved to act out his songs in costume and theatrics. Was very misunderstood and talented.
Still alive, though.
I love his work in Genesis, especially The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway! I'm also a fan of Steve Hackett. :)
as a performance artist, I put him up there with Bowie
@@jenselinsky6734 Love Hackett. Those that haven't heard "Spectral Mornings", should.
This was Peter Gabriel's come back after going into recovery. He did awesome!
The greatest video of the 80s. Maybe of all time. This song is funk heaven.
"Solsbury Hill" is the Peter Gabriel song you want to hear.
Finally someone didn't misspell it 😚
Nick an$ Biko
And count while you are hearing it! It is my favourite song in 7/4 meter!
Get your things I've come to take you home
In your eyes I am y o u r
The guy who created Wallace and grommit was involved in this video.
Wensleydale, Grommit?
@Christopher Adams he did.
Really!? I didn’t know that! That is so cool! I remember seeing this on MTV and being blown away!
Oh my god, that makes so much sense!
I remember seeing that in a “Making of Wallace and Gromit” mini documentary on the DVD I used to have; I never appreciated it at the time, but Gabriel (and Genesis) have always had some kind of musical influence in my life, even since I was little!
I bought this album in high school, when it came out and remember thinking the mix was superb. Tony Levin's bass work really brings the song to life.
The thing about this song is it's just gospel music put through a 80's pop filter, and you can tell Peter Gabriel FELT it. That's why it's so damn powerful. Has one of the best outros of any song ever.
This was once rated as the greatest music video of all time.
It was wasn't it? I vaguely remember that on a VH1 show ir something
It remains so
Must do "Shock the Monkey" by the same artist. Trust me, I'm a doctor.
The things he put himself through to create what he did was crazy. He was shocked repeatedly filming the end part. The man is crazy talented!!!
This is one of the greatest things ever created. Sound... visuals... timeless perfection. Loved watching you discover this!
Peter Gabriel was "Genesis" before Phil Collins. He left the band for a solo career. Hence his writing "Solsbury Hill" . That and "Games without Frontiers" ...great songs!
Solsbury Hill, a song that everybody has heard, but nobody can recall by name
master pieces
@@eddiedingle767 So true! I looked it up and immediately recognized it.
Peter Gabriel - Solsburry Hill
Not that crazy of a music video but that’s an awesome song
Totally agree
My favorite post Genesis era Gabriel song. So good!
*Salisbury Hill 😁, yep, great song!
@@nickydenning6988 Solsbury Hill
I was going to suggest that one as well. That and In Your Eyes.
Manu Katché (drums) and Tony Levin (bass), one of those classic rhythm sections of the gods. Watch the live version of Red Rain to see them in action.
This song is such a JAM. I was a little kid at the time it came out and I loved the hell outta it. Good times, when MTV was actually a music video channel!
The album this is off of "So" really helped me get through my teen years. "Don't Give Up" is still a really inspiring song for me as an adult. The whole album is a 10/10.
seconded.
first album i bought with my own money.
i never tire of this album.
peace (from the UK)
Thirded. Album is an absolute masterpiece start to finish.
Love that song
I played this album every day in my teens when it came out. I lived to hear this sound. Loved Peter Gabriel. Almost a religion.
One of the great albums in Rock-n-Roll history.
When you got a minute listen to this on a stereo with good, deep bass and crank up the low end..... The bassist, Tony Levin, is killer...
Jon Tothej
Tony Levin pretty much lay the foundation to Peter Gabriel’s sound with his Chapman Stick. Solid!
He's a beast on bass
@@titovalasques If I'm not mistaken, this one is played on his MusicMan, not on a Stick. Still, un-freaking-believable. Remove the bass, the music is gone.
Reminds me a lot of clay-mation with the California raisins. I know this video won some awards, very original. In your Eyes is my favorite of his songs.
I've seen him in concert 4 times! And a wonderful time was had by all!
What I absolutely love about this video is it's authenticity. Back then there was no CGI so everything on screen was hand-made and after my 20th+ watch I'm still speechless and amazed by this work of art. 👌🔥
I remember when this came out in 1986, i had just left secondary school age 16 and this was the biggest thing to hit the UK charts for a LONG time, everybody i knew was talking about it. It's one of those songs that can instantly take you back to a different time in your life because of the impact it had on you the very first time you ever heard it.
Peter Gabriel is a great singer. He was the original singer for Genesis. This video holds the title of most played video of all time on MTV too!
Check out Shock the Monkey by him as well, great tune!
Lojak And He was the least likely person you would have expected to put out an awesome Stax/Motown R&B funk joint!
Oh yeah, he never showed his face at first right?
Also awesome in Deutsch.
ruclips.net/video/6HYWk0LLbMo/видео.html
In Your Eyes: ruclips.net/video/VK7Z83UbwKM/видео.html (Live) with the lyrics: ruclips.net/video/2v5d3WHVQFY/видео.html
Second Shock The Monkey, my favorite PG song
"Shock The Monkey" is my favorite Peter Gabriel song. He's a true original. Thanks for posting.
Founding member of Genesis, old skool rocker.
Yes! You HAVE to listen to "Shock The Monkey"!! You'll LOVE it!! 💖
This video won a lot of awards and really lifted "the game" .. I remember going to work and this was on my tape walkman on the train ... used to get me so pumped .. thank you for reminding me .. nostalgia and good music .. heaven .. luv ya xx
When we watched this in the 80's, we were sitting their with our mouth open. We can't believe one can make such wonderful things in a music video. It made it to MOMA even and was long on the lists of best MVs ever. (Think it still is) Nowadays we have teenagers who are doing such things at home. I like how you still have respect for what Peter Gabriel did. And his song is even good without the video. Please also check out Genesis' "Jesus he knows me"- this is fun too.
"Big time" is another peter Gabriel classic from the eighties
Seconding the recommendation for Big Time
Love that vid!
Yes Peter Gabriel kicks ass. He has at least 10 songs worthy of a reaction. Big Time, Digging in the Dirt, In your eyes, Solsbury Hill, ..etc....just for a start.
"The Flood", "Don't Give Up", "Biko", "Games Without froniters"...
Better be careful if you try to react to the Secret World Live version of In "Your Eyes" though. That one may cause serious emotional overload.
Don’t forget about “Steam”
"Biko"
Biko
Red Rain
Brother... I feel your passion, love, and true appreciation for this timeless music. I feel fortunate that I grew up on this, but I still feel like I’m rediscovering it every time I listen to it. Thank you!
Great song, one of the most iconic songs not just of the 80’s but in pop music history.
I would like to add that when people say they don’t make music like this anymore, you have to remember we’re listening to the best of the best. There was plenty of crap made back in the day as well (and that applies to whenever “back in the day” is for you). And so in another couple of decades we’ll be listening to the top, massive, hits of today and saying the same thing (“Uptown Funk”, anyone?).
There’ll always be great music. Thanks, Jamal, for bringing the older stuff back for those of us who remember when it was new and for those of you for whom it’s new now.
"Three Little Pigs" by Green Jelly
It's an out there video.
David Clark yes!
Hell yeah! Green Jello sucks! Electric Harley House of Love!
They'll always be Green Jello to me!!!
@@brettmarlar4154 Green Jello sucks! Hey! Wolf face! I'm your worst nightmare.
@@mikeschroeder8594 Granted, they're no Scatterbrain, but they had their moment. I only said that because they were forced to change the name of the band after the lawsuit, which I found to be stupid.
Shout out to Tony Levin. His bass part on this song is legendary.
All of his bass, cello and Stick parts are legendary.
The bald man Jams.
The bass has a very walking groove under the melody
Tony Levin is great. This is a monster funk groove!
👌🏻
Saw him with yes
This song is beast! It never gets old to me, I was born in ‘89 and have loved this song and video since I was a kid. To me it’s one of those tracks that always picks me up when I’m feeling down.
Same and same. This was one of my favorite videos as a kid
The 80s was a truly magical decade for rock/pop music and music videos
Gabriel's the legendary ex lead singer of Genesis, turned legendary solo artist. Pls react to "Red Rain."
I agree!
don't forget about The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway!
I tlked to Peter about this video one day, he told me that his part took a whole week to do and he hat to get a seperate phone line installed in his office just answer calls aon who made the video! He is a really nice guy, the compasny I worked for designed his studio at Ford, near Bath in Somerset. The girls in the office would ask him for autographs and he would spend time chatting to anybody and everybody in the place. He would just hang around talking until he was due to go and consult with the architects about the design. They made a model of the new studio out of stiff card and you could lift of the roof and look inside to the details. He was in his VW Golf GTI waiting to turn onto the main road the day I talked to him about this video, he didn't bother moving until we had concluded the converstaion and then he said goodbye and we went our seperate ways. Nice guy. I knew the Ardmans studio in Bristol and watched them doing the Wallace and Gromit movie, an intensive, time consuming art. They did this video.
Great story! Thanks for sharing
Thanks. That was great. I remember when this came out. Everyone was talking about it. The video was so groundbreaking.
whispjohn wasn’t this video made by Aardman Animations? I love their stuff.
@@dozer30 yes it was, I went to their studio in Bristol and I was shown around by a woman Nick Park had asked to give me a tour, I only went to pick up a PA for a gig I was doing in some field in Somerset. I saw all the plasticine models and how they created these videos, amazing place and cool people. That was before Wallace and Gromit.
Peter Gabriel was one of a kind. There's 80'x music, then there's Peter Gabriel's music. Can say the same for his videos.
The man can do no wrong, musically.
"I'm guessing this is the 80s, right?"
Aye... this was stop-motion- not CGI.
Every frame was taken as a photo and then it was all put together to make the video.
"In your eyes". Or anything Peter Gabriel has made. My favorite artist.
I was thinking the same thing..
Me too! Especially his Live In Africa "In Your Eyes" with his daughter and Papa Wemba. MUST SEE! I loop it over and over.
The live version from his '86 tour is incredible too... the video's crappy, but the sound is excellent and it's the only one i could find that has the complete performance...
ruclips.net/video/3z_OZOS-upw/видео.html
I love that song 🎵
And your respect for your viewers and your SUPER respect for the music and the performers who are in our history is why you are the most popular reactionary because we know if it's truly good, you will judge it to be worth remembering...
One of Eddie Van Halen's favorite albums ever. He tunes his studio speakers to this song.
Suggest “Games Without Frontiers”....”Shock the Monkey” and “Digging in the Dirt” Then it’ll be time to dive into Genesis and Phil Collins next.
Digging in the Dirt for sure its a really good one...
Peter Gabriel was to Genesis what Roger Waters was to Pink Floyd.
Yeeesssss. I was thinking this since I saw him do Pink Floyd
I'll second" Shock the Monkey".......
Digging in the dirt
Are you kidding Peter Gabriel let loose on MTV, I'm sure they had to keep him restrained. This is such a direct extension of all his stage acts from His past live performances.
Peter Gabriel is a genius. When this song is playing you have no problems.
The 80's were the era of the most creative music videos! So many unique artistic visions!
So true! I don't feel like the 80's gets enough credit for being so innovative
It absolutely tickles me to death watching your reactions to music from my youth. Glad you enjoy it as much as we all did at the time.
lockandloadshari I’m the same.....It’s so funny and nice to see his face and we get to enjoy it all over again...💕
@@kensyskye8965 exactly, I haven't seen this video in years, it was great to see it again and Jamal's reaction just makes it even better
You should give “land of confusion” by genesis a try.
That video came out when I was a little kid and it scared the crap out of me. Lol!
Was just going to say the same thing.
And then of course you have to check out Disturbed's version of the sam song.
@@nightthornkvala94132 ugh no disturbed please
Definitely!!!
100% creative...... that’s Peter Gabriel. He was always pushing the edge. That’s why he’s so great!
Peter Gabriel, First lead singer of Genesis, before Phil Collins took over!
"In Your Eyes", "Big Time", "Red Rain", "Shock The Monkey", "Digging In The Dirt", "Steam"...please do these!
*YOUR PROFILE PICTURE MAKES ME WANT TO SMACK THE DEMON OUT OF YOU.*
*~ HOLY SEE*
"Growing up" , "Darkness" or my all time favorite "Signal to Noise"
Yes please do "Big Time".
Yeah a big yes to all of those, fantastic songs.
Don't forget Biko, Come Talk To Me and Games Without Frontiers.
Peter Gabriel, “In Your Eyes” a must listen!
Absolutely - ruclips.net/video/JJmrWE1J5Hw/видео.html
The ending gives me chills to this day - on the live version.
@@willcooper7345 Paula Cole is awesome on "Secret World Live". When she sings on "Don't Give Up", it always gives me chills.
Hold's her boom box up
Gabriel Ramos the perfect love song, Peter Gabriel is pure genius
There was a band called Genesis, Peter Gabriel was the lead singer and Phil Collins was the drummer. Peter left for a solo career and Phil said I can play drums and sing! Both did very well!!
Yeah it’s true , when this first cane out I listen to this at work 400 trillion times a day when this first came out. Timeless
Tom Petty “don’t come around here no more”
Another very creative/ visual video
Tipper Gore (Al Gore’s wife) tried to have it banned and it was one of the songs/videos that started the “parents beware” labels
You should check out Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes" live from the Secret World tour... There are some amazing musicians featured in the concert.
The ending gives me chills and is AMAZING
Mt favorite from "Secret World Live" is "Steam" with the introduction. I have SWL in VHS, DVD, and Blu-ray.
I went to the Atlanta secret world show. It wasn't an original tour date. The show was added to the tour after an overwhelming letter writing campaign demanding an atlanta show. That arena was electric that night. Top 5 live music experiences for me.
Ben Boyer I’ve just posted the very same thing!! I absolutely love it!! Goosebumps every time ❤️
@@johnbindert7046 "Steam" is great... My dad had the Secret World albums that we would listen to on long car trips and my favorites were always "In Your Eyes" and "Shaking the Tree", but every song on there is a masterpiece... Mostly we shared a love for "Solsbury Hill" and "Come Talk To Me" with those beautiful bagpipes!
I’ve seen Peter Gabriel twice and unbelievable live performers!! This was revolutionary video at the time and was on mtv like 10 times a day!!
The 80s never disappoint
I'm surprised you never talked about what Gabriel was actually talking about in the song. All the symbolism. S-E-X
He is talking about the lack of it. He says “if” you bring your blue skys back....I kicked the habit.....if you show for me I will chauffeur you. She don’t like him no more, and it don’t seem like she wants him back despite his little song. He musta done sumthin baaaaaaaaaaaddd.....
Yeah it was definitely an ode to his own well...Peter I guess! lol
That’s ‘cuz it’s pretty standard come-on stuff. Just there to give the sounds and style something to hang on.
In 1986!! I remember it so well because when I went into labor with my daughter, and I was put in a hospital room, my husband asked me what I wanted on the TV. "MTV!!!" was my answer to get my mind somplace else. And my daughter was born, as I watched "Sledgehammer". The 70's and 80's were life!
And now , Grace Jones Slave to the Rhythm. Another 80' Work of Art.
This man is an absolute genius who has been at it for more than 50 years.
"In Your Eyes"....Peter Gabriel. Wonderful song.
OH JAMAL !!!!!! TOU SIMPLY MUST DO A REACTION TO "IN YOUR EYES "....The one that hes on a circular stage with many musicians from all over....IT IS FABULOUS, DEEP, MYSTICAL AND ABOUT LOVE!!!!!!
Digging in the Dirt & Solsbury Hill.
The Lamb Lies down on Broadway....the. whole. album.
Shaking the Trees!
I Art Laughing The live version is Salisbury Hill is electric!!!!
Wow "Land Of Confusion" is STILL just as relevant today, I was hoping the message got through, but who knows! The official video is also a must see.
YES!
Double yes!
Were Americans aware of Spitting Image?
@@rhyswilliams1998 Somewhat. In addition to the Land of Confusion video, there was a Spitting Image television special which featured numerous U.S. politicians and celebrities.
Richard Moss cheers! I was young when it was on in UK so found it funny but didn’t really have much of a concept of life outside the UK.
Peter Gabriel is a phenomenal story teller.
He gain fame in the 70's and 80s.
Enjoy and onto the next musical adventure
No computers here, just creativity and a lot of hard work. The eighties, my years, the best decade in the history of music.
For those of us who grew up with 80's Music all I can say is that we were blessed !
"Runnin' Down a Dream" by the late great Tom Petty is another good song with a similarly quirky video, in its own way, for it. He also does an Alice in Wonderland inspired video for his song "Don't Come Around Here No More."
That 'Alice in Wonderland' video was amazing. I remember when it was on MTV and would just sit and stare when it came on.
Iconic videos? "Addicted to Love" by Robert Palmer, followed up by "Simply Irresistable."
David Mercury Great songs. Simply Irresistible is amazing!
And after he does addicted to love he needs to do addicted to spuds!!
I loved the 80’s best music ever! Nothing like it today! Im 57 & have 3 children, I always played the 80’s music in the car or at home & they loved it! I always played all types of music & the kids really grew up appreciating all types of music! They r now 21, 18 & 17!
To this day when i have the radio on w them & to hear them sing & know all the words to the songs thrills my heart to know end!! 😄👍❤️
We love the 80’s ! I love your videos sooo much, love seeing your reactions to all this music I grew up on! Keep them coming, your Awesome! 😎🥰
“In Your Eyes” is a Smasher. In fact the whole So album.
The great thing about these videos from the 80's is that the music video was still in its infancy as an art form and it was literally "anything goes" and creativity was through the roof. So many memorable videos from that era!
As a teenager at the time I was fascinated with videos and how well they worked with the song. Some, like this one, fit the music so perfectly that 30-some years down the road you can't hear the song without the video playing in your head.
This is truly a timeless classic.
This video was so groundbreaking for its time! Everyone was talking about it.
This video won *9* MTV Video Music Awards, an all-time record!
I showed my 1 year old son this film clip 3 years ago. He is now a mad Peter Gabriel fan. How could he not be?! Such a voice and artist. These songs saw me through my childhood! Love, love, love.
Robert Palmer "Simply Irresistible " he was the gentleman of Rock and roll. Do it do it do it :))))
Yes, the 80s WERE incredible!
Robert Palmer: Addicted to Love
Loooove that song
love the video more :)
Also, Simply Irresistible, by Robert Palmer
Love it
Plus, "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On"
I'm so blessed and thankful I grew up in this generation of music. This song clip is iconic. I was 16 when this came out and remember bopping to it.😍✨💜This era of music will always have a special place in my heart.🙏🏾
He was great in Genesis, and great as a solo artist.