OMG! Now that you heard the song, you need to go back and watch the video. He is my favorite all time performer. My last year at college, I made all my Dead Head friends go see him. I laid out the money for the tickets for the 11th row at the Poughkeepsie Civic Center (10 of us, and I was skint at the time). 1982, it was AMAZING! He dove into the crowd and we passed him around over our heads. I will never forget it. The monkey is a metaphor for modern man try to make sense of the quickly changing world around him. My all time favorite song by him will always be "Here Comes the Flood". Simple piano with the most amazing vocals. Thanks for another good one. US Roadie 1 signing off.
Hey there, wow, I wish I was one of your friends back then - wouldn't have minded a ticket to see him in the 80s too 😂 Thanks for telling me the meaning of the song, makes more sense now. Thanks for joining me once again, US Roadie
This was the 1st Peter Gabriel song I remember hearing. I absolutely 100% recommend his 1st single after he left Genesis. "Solsbury Hill" My absolute favorite song in 7/4 time!!!
Hi **Luv Luv Luv** THIS song!!! **Luv** LOTS of songs by **Peter Gabriel** he is another **Unique Soul** speaking of **Unique** have ya done any **Talking Heads**
@@MusicForTheSoulReactionsthey are so quirky and so good. It took me a bit to get into them but once I did…….. Two of the best musical show videos I’ve ever seen were both by David Byrne… Stop Making Sense and American Utopia.
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions you do, but both those I mentioned are full-on concert shows..like 90 minutes. As for songs. Watch a live video of Burnin’ Down the House or Once in a Lifetime Query: Are people from Manchester really called Mancurians??? That’sounds more like Manchurians.
I have a lot of Peter Gabriel albums including music for movies such as Birdy. I have a best of dvd which has the videos to songs and live concerts. Very talented artist.
If you might like to see another side of Gabriel, check out the video from his Secret World Live tour of 1993 for the song "In Your Eyes". It is uplifting and joyful. This man was a creative genius.
I loved his work with African rhythms. The only other artists I know who also loved to collaborate with those scales and rhythms were Robert Plant ( and Jimmy Page) and Paul Simon.
it's an excellent track and the album it comes from, san jacinto and family snapshot are awesome tracks to check out! Peter Gabriel is a genius and equally when he was the front man for genesis!
Oh man, Gabriel was so huge in the 80’s. And Phil Collins. Genesis “incubated” so many great musicians. Sorta like The Yardbirds in the 60’s……Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page.
Many people used to think that this was about animal rights and anti-vivisection, but Gabriel himself said in an interview last year (I think?) that it was meant to be about jealousy, and how the pain of love can release inner primal feelings. So now you know. You should definitely check out some of the other tracks off this, his 4th self-titled album (aka "Security"), e.g. The Rhythm of the Heat, as well as off his 3rd (aka "Melt").
Well if you want to hear Peter Gabriel at his real start with their debut song (1968), Peter was 17 then, The Silent Sun (it came out also on their first album now called From Genesis To Revelation).
Hi Steve! Here I am again. lol. Would love to see you react to songs from his “Up” album. Sky Blue is beautiful. I grieve is another but better prepare. It’s a song about grieving the death of a loved one. I still cry to it after years of listening to it. I also arranged it on acoustic guitar and played it at my grandmum’s funeral many many years ago
Oh wow, that song must hold such powerful memories for you! What a beautiful gesture learning and playing it like you did though, hats off to you, Sir!
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions thank you! And you’ve just given me the idea to do a video for the song. It’s been a while since I’ve posted one. The trick will be not to cry playing it of course.
To get clearer understanding of STM, P G's meaning may be found in his mind-blowing video of Shock the Monkey. Good Luck! I hope you find it enlightening! With Peace and Love to All! (Michael)
@@sandraandmichaelfield1602 appreciate the advice, after watching the video to sledgehammer, I got so distracted by the video that I totally missed half the music 🤣, thought better of it this time around!
Wow, I’ve always thought it would have been so cool to have been a roadie back in the day so I guess now I CAN be a “Roadie”! Cool! Very good name pick for your subs!
The Grand Parade of Lifeless Packaging, off the Genesis album The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. That's a whole adventure/experience. Double concept album. Amazeballs, but may want to stick to singles atm.
@@ryanr5319 After a few more of his singles could you kindly make that recommendation again and I'll add it to the list to explore as I'd like to check it out when ready? Thanks
@MusicForTheSoulReactions of course! From when he was in Genesis, granted, Phil Collins turned them into a hit machine. But he is a prog drummer under his Squiggy hair. 🙂
I remember this coming out in 1982-83. I hadn't heard of Peter Gabriel at that time (I was 12) but this song instantly put him on my listening chart. I was also a big fan of Genesis at that time. Shock the monkey, I believe is a euphemism for masturbation. (spank the monkey).
The best decision was for Gabriel to part ways with Genesis and let Phil Collins lead. Peter was so much better off being a solo artist and really let his energy and personality and creativity shine, and Collins/Genesis put out some amazing hits. Gabriel with Genesis was... interesting. Not bad. Just interesting. But it didn't really let anyone be their best. Whenever I want a good cry... Gabriel's cover of "The Book of Love" will do it to me every time.
You need to listen to the album version full 5 and a half minutes. This version cuts the energy too short irks me lol. Also the lyrics are "shock the monkey to life" not tonight. Gabriel said live 87 quite simply the song is about jealousy.
OMG! Now that you heard the song, you need to go back and watch the video. He is my favorite all time performer. My last year at college, I made all my Dead Head friends go see him. I laid out the money for the tickets for the 11th row at the Poughkeepsie Civic Center (10 of us, and I was skint at the time). 1982, it was AMAZING! He dove into the crowd and we passed him around over our heads. I will never forget it. The monkey is a metaphor for modern man try to make sense of the quickly changing world around him. My all time favorite song by him will always be "Here Comes the Flood". Simple piano with the most amazing vocals. Thanks for another good one. US Roadie 1 signing off.
Hey there, wow, I wish I was one of your friends back then - wouldn't have minded a ticket to see him in the 80s too 😂 Thanks for telling me the meaning of the song, makes more sense now. Thanks for joining me once again, US Roadie
This was the 1st Peter Gabriel song I remember hearing. I absolutely 100% recommend his 1st single after he left Genesis. "Solsbury Hill" My absolute favorite song in 7/4 time!!!
Great tune. He has always been astronomically astounding! 😊 ty for reaction sir.
SHOCK⚡️!
Watch his SHOCKINGLY creative official video for this tune!
Hi **Luv Luv Luv** THIS song!!! **Luv** LOTS of songs by **Peter Gabriel** he is another **Unique Soul** speaking of **Unique** have ya done any **Talking Heads**
@@CosmicVagabondPixie hey, not done talking heads yet, it is on my list to get through don't worry, looking forward to hearing what they are about!
@@MusicForTheSoulReactionsthey are so quirky and so good. It took me a bit to get into them but once I did……..
Two of the best musical show videos I’ve ever seen were both by David Byrne… Stop Making Sense and American Utopia.
@@helenespaulding7562 Added to the list - looks like I have some more crazy visuals to wrap my head around! 😂
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions you do, but both those I mentioned are full-on concert shows..like 90 minutes. As for songs. Watch a live video of Burnin’ Down the House or Once in a Lifetime
Query: Are people from Manchester really called Mancurians??? That’sounds more like Manchurians.
I have a lot of Peter Gabriel albums including music for movies such as Birdy. I have a best of dvd which has the videos to songs and live concerts. Very talented artist.
Oh & another awesome one is "Games Without Frontiers"
If you might like to see another side of Gabriel, check out the video from his Secret World Live tour of 1993 for the song "In Your Eyes". It is uplifting and joyful. This man was a creative genius.
I loved his work with African rhythms. The only other artists I know who also loved to collaborate with those scales and rhythms were Robert Plant ( and Jimmy Page) and Paul Simon.
@@helenespaulding7562 True. But Phil Collins also inserted some into his solo work. These guys all knew good music when they heard it.
@@rk41gator yeah…loved Collins solo work. Trying to think of a song with African influence. Help me out! 😁
I'm always up for anything joyful and uplifting, added to the list! Appreciate the recommendation
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions anything from Secret World is great!
Hi,
Another classic reaction 👌
Enjoyed it.
Ronnie SCOTLAND
A Roadie Member.
Keep Rocking 👍
it's an excellent track and the album it comes from, san jacinto and family snapshot are awesome tracks to check out! Peter Gabriel is a genius and equally when he was the front man for genesis!
@@GaryParris I found this a thoroughly enjoyable watch and listen, Peter gabriel just has that special something!
Oh man, Gabriel was so huge in the 80’s. And Phil Collins. Genesis “incubated” so many great musicians.
Sorta like The Yardbirds in the 60’s……Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page.
Many people used to think that this was about animal rights and anti-vivisection, but Gabriel himself said in an interview last year (I think?) that it was meant to be about jealousy, and how the pain of love can release inner primal feelings. So now you know.
You should definitely check out some of the other tracks off this, his 4th self-titled album (aka "Security"), e.g. The Rhythm of the Heat, as well as off his 3rd (aka "Melt").
@@sbsummit love the info, provides much needed context to a wild ride of a song! Thanks for the comment
Pretty cool. I feel like a banana now ✨️🎶✨️
Well if you want to hear Peter Gabriel at his real start with their debut song (1968), Peter was 17 then, The Silent Sun (it came out also on their first album now called From Genesis To Revelation).
@@Rowenband ooo I like that, will definitely check that out as I'm keen to see where all the magic began!
Personally I think his song Family Snapshot is his crowning solo achievement from the amazing Gabriel 3 album. That album is lyrical masterpiece.
In that case I shall add it to the list my friend
Hi Steve! Here I am again. lol. Would love to see you react to songs from his “Up” album. Sky Blue is beautiful. I grieve is another but better prepare. It’s a song about grieving the death of a loved one. I still cry to it after years of listening to it. I also arranged it on acoustic guitar and played it at my grandmum’s funeral many many years ago
Oh wow, that song must hold such powerful memories for you! What a beautiful gesture learning and playing it like you did though, hats off to you, Sir!
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions thank you! And you’ve just given me the idea to do a video for the song. It’s been a while since I’ve posted one. The trick will be not to cry playing it of course.
To get clearer understanding of STM, P G's meaning may be found in his mind-blowing video of Shock the Monkey. Good Luck! I hope you find it enlightening! With Peace and Love to All! (Michael)
@@sandraandmichaelfield1602 appreciate the advice, after watching the video to sledgehammer, I got so distracted by the video that I totally missed half the music 🤣, thought better of it this time around!
You should try his song Rythm of the Heat. The percussions at the end are awesome!
Consider your request added to the list 😊
Wow, I’ve always thought it would have been so cool to have been a roadie back in the day so I guess now I CAN be a “Roadie”! Cool! Very good name pick for your subs!
Please, react to Peter Gabriel - Moribund the Burgermeister.
@@NABIL7 added to the list, what is it with this man and his randomly named songs?! 🤣
The Grand Parade of Lifeless Packaging, off the Genesis album The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. That's a whole adventure/experience. Double concept album. Amazeballs, but may want to stick to singles atm.
@@ryanr5319 After a few more of his singles could you kindly make that recommendation again and I'll add it to the list to explore as I'd like to check it out when ready? Thanks
@MusicForTheSoulReactions of course! From when he was in Genesis, granted, Phil Collins turned them into a hit machine. But he is a prog drummer under his Squiggy hair. 🙂
I remember this coming out in 1982-83. I hadn't heard of Peter Gabriel at that time (I was 12) but this song instantly put him on my listening chart. I was also a big fan of Genesis at that time. Shock the monkey, I believe is a euphemism for masturbation. (spank the monkey).
Great choice, if you're getting a taste for him dive into those first 4 solo albums and don't look back!
The best decision was for Gabriel to part ways with Genesis and let Phil Collins lead. Peter was so much better off being a solo artist and really let his energy and personality and creativity shine, and Collins/Genesis put out some amazing hits. Gabriel with Genesis was... interesting. Not bad. Just interesting. But it didn't really let anyone be their best.
Whenever I want a good cry... Gabriel's cover of "The Book of Love" will do it to me every time.
Peter Gabriel's said it was about Jealousy
@@arnaudpicard3232 ah, good to know, appreciate the info and comment
You need to listen to the album version full 5 and a half minutes. This version cuts the energy too short irks me lol.
Also the lyrics are "shock the monkey to life" not tonight. Gabriel said live 87 quite simply the song is about jealousy.
Shoulda watched the music video. What were you thinking?
@@rollomaughfling380 trying to avoid info overload like I suffered with sledgehammer 🤣
@@MusicForTheSoulReactions It's ok to watch it on second listen....😁 Agree that it's info overload with his videos.
As huge gabriel fan....never really cared for this 1..but yeah its about jealously
clip version...
Can you please react to Closest thing to Heaven by Tears for Fears , please 😊😊😊
I'll see what I can do 🙂
@MusicForTheSoulReactions thanks can't wait
Monkeys…experiments in labs…on Monkeys…Shocking.