I was one of the cameramen on this show. We filmed without an audience for 6 nights and then opened the gates for a free concert for two nights; it was reported on local Athens radio, and not surprisingly it was packed! I have been fortunate to have worked with Peter Gabriel on quite a number of videos, before & after this shoot; he is an absolute delight to work with and one of the nicest people I have had the pleasure to work with.
Thanks for sharing! I thought these were the last shows of the tour. I saw some of the behind-the-scenes content with the audience. It looked like you guys did a few songs over and over. Thanks!
The best thing about this song is that the lyrics are sad/inspirational but the vibe is completely happy. That is why Peter Gabriel is a complete genius.
@@PippoBrandTV Peter Gabriel always recorded the vocals during rehearsal and played it through track during the actual live performance so he can barely sing it but it's technically still a live recording... It was actually pretty brilliant because he was able to preserve his voice for when he sings live today. Just goes to show how brilliant the fucking guy actually was and IS.
'80s were best -- UNLESS you happened to be around in the '70s. Last efforts of The Doors and Hendrix. Plus Airplane, CSNY, Zeppelin, Floyd, Skynyrd, the Allmans. Do I need to go on? Then with Eagles and Fleetwood Mac, it all went pop.
@@markandrews5547 Saw Peter when he was with Genesis three times in the 1970's. There are no words for how wonderful those shows were, back in the days when great bands still played small college venues. We saw them on their "Selling England By The Pound" tour in Dec. 1973 at Ft. Wayne, IN; we sat on the floor in the IUPUI Regional Ballroom about 15 feet from the stage. When the flash-bang went off at the end of Supper's Ready and his clothes flew off, I thought he had exploded!
I love the fact that he shines a spotlight on everyone individually before he comes out, he’s such a master in his craft. He is truly phenomenal and let’s everyone enjoy themselves on stage independently from him.
I saw him at the Spectrum in Philly around this time and the final encore was Biko... He surfed the crowd and made us jump during Shock The Monkey, but Solsbury Hill is still my favorite and he rocked us on this side of the pond as well!
Having seen this song performed live several times I have to say this particular performance seems to embody the studio vocal textures of mr. Gabriel's voice. There must be a part of me that needs to be taken home? because when he sings "grab your things I've come to take you home" I feel at the same time; sad like I've been away from home, yet grateful to be acknowledged in some way it's weird I know
If I'm not mistaken, Peter Gabriel's live DVD's/CD's were always overdubbed with studio vocals on the official releases. He didn't use playback live, but the live vocals were replaced afterwards.
@@redgamer821 That seems to be correct. This week I've been binge-watching a lot of his performances in preparation for my gig at Nišville Jazz Festival, where I'll play my original music for the first time, and it appears that Live at Athens, Secret World Live and Growing Up Live all have overdubbed vocals and some instruments. The latter may appear so due to the use of sequencers and backing tracks...and 80s video editting 😄 But still... His concerts are THE best live performances I've ever heard, with such a vibe it's amazing. Personally I don't mind the overdubs, but as someone who's supposed to sing and play live in approximately a month, the fact that PETER GABRIEL fixed his live performances gives me anxiety 😆
Sound engineer absolutely nailed this mix! Peter’s vocals cut through beautifully. It shows just how great a well mastered recording can sound, even when put through RUclips’s lossy compression :-)
The isolation of the vocal is just SO good that it seems there had to be some kind of post production re-record or something or some mixture. It still great either way. Obviously with it being recorded over 6 nights there probably was a blending of some takes and I see some recordings w/o an audience so that maybe explains the clarity w/o background noise.
My god. Aged 30 years. Was born just before this performance with adjectives I cannot even express. I know I'm an old soul, but damn. This is such good fucking music!
Manu Katche is such a great drummer and Tony Levin is the best bass player in rock music. Peter's among the greatest musicians in rock music as well. Love this!!!!
To go from one of the biggest Prog Rock groups of all time then to go into full time SOLO works ... creating music out of the that decision a major life choice Just goes to show going #HOME was the right choice Mr Gabriel 👌
This was shot on 35mm film. And it was remastered recently for Bluray. So the letterbox is true. I have the original release on vhs and this was before they were releasing vhs tapes in letterbox so iI had to wait for the bluray release to finally see this in letterbox. I gotta tell you, this is the only concert I literally wore out the tape to.
I was there! An ecstatic night. A highlight of my life. Thank you Peter Gabriel for all your humanity, your message and great music from the heart ♥ 🙏✨
Damals hst et sber no net 3 Kinder gehst desvst 1987 und wann er net drauf war dsnn hast null Ahnung do hats vieleicht von 100 1 geben der wanett drauf war i hab die Zeit miterlet wans auf Kozertgsnge bist earn 0 prozent von de zuschauer eingraucht oder suf hrroin .lsd. oder coöa hast keinen schimmer eie de 80 eahrn
This song is a pure expression of joy. And the Athens audience experienced it. POV video remains one of the best thing never recorded and filmed in music history
The very best rendition of this song was him on David Letterman with a full orchestra also, I think the "words" are what is magical. Holding on, holding on, breaking loose
Wspinając się na wzgórze Solsbury Mogłem zobaczyć światła miasta Wiało, zatrzymał się czas Orzeł przyleciał w nocy Było to coś do zauważenia Podszedłem bliżej, usłyszałem głos Stojąc, odczuwałem ogromne zdenerwowanie Musiałem słuchać nie mając innego wyboru Nie wierzyłem przedstawionym informacjom Miałem tylko zaufać wyobraźni Moje serce zaczęło " Boom Boom Boom" "Synu", powiedział "Weź swoje rzeczy, Przyjechałem zabrać cię do domu. " Aby podtrzymać ciszę zrezygnowałem z moich przyjaciół oni myślą, że jestem pokręconym Przemieniając wodę w wino Otwarta brama wkrótce zostanie zamknięta Tak więc poszedłem z dnia na dzień. Całe moje życie było rutyną Aż pomyślałem o tym, od czego zacząć. Które połączenie należy przerwać Czułem się częścią scenerii Chodziłem jak bym był maszyną Moje serce zaczęło "Boom Boom Boom" "Synu", powiedział: "Weź swoje rzeczy Przyjechałem zabrać cię do domu. " Kiedy iluzja kręci swoją sieć Nigdy nie jestem tam gdzie. chcę być Wolność - ona kręci mną Gdy myślę, że jestem wolny Obserwuję pustą sylwetką Która zamyka oczy, ale nadal może patrzeć Brak w sprawie nauczył ich etykiety Ukażę innego mnie Dziś nie potrzebuję zamiennika (fałszywego ja) Pokażę im, co oznacza uśmiech na mej twarzy Moje serce zaczęło "Boom Boom Boom" "Cześć" powiedziałem : "Możesz zatrzymać moje rzeczy, już idą po mnie, zabrać mnie do domu. Zabierzcie mnie do domu"
Das größte in meinem Leben wäre, dass Peter mich einlädt... Aufzusteigen, den Salisbury Hill hoch. Und er mir die Aussicht erklärt und wird trinken einen Scottish Malt und essen Brot mit Käse und Tomaten❣️
I don't know what it is, but I am re discovering the music of my youth as of late...I remember this music from my high school years, and I know I've always loved it, but for some reason it re enters my life and I appreciate it so much more.
To me this song has always had religious connotations. God coming down to take us away from our suffering and take us to heaven. I’d like this to be playing as I die
I was one of the cameramen on this show. We filmed without an audience for 6 nights and then opened the gates for a free concert for two nights; it was reported on local Athens radio, and not surprisingly it was packed!
I have been fortunate to have worked with Peter Gabriel on quite a number of videos, before & after this shoot; he is an absolute delight to work with and one of the nicest people I have had the pleasure to work with.
You the man nick!
Lucky guy
😮😮👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😍😍😍
Thanks for sharing! I thought these were the last shows of the tour. I saw some of the behind-the-scenes content with the audience. It looked like you guys did a few songs over and over. Thanks!
He seems like a great guy
Always keep coming back to this version - everybody in the band is enjoying it... and their happiness is infectious.
I go back and fourth between the version with him riding the bike on stage. What an amazing song
Love this song,saw them this year again in cologne,AMAZING
Show this to your Grandchildren
Cocaine in 1987 I can imagine was soooo much better than today, too.
bellisssima@@berndrotthoff8930
Look at that audience!!!!!
Ppl really enjoying the moment,no cell phones,no instant posts on social media etc..
Jus clapping away enjoying the moment!
Also it didn't exist back then lol
Cell phones were only a phone and social media wasn't even a thought when this concert took place.
Had to listen; had no choice
Omar Kayham just love this. The music of my youth ❤️
Spot on.
Omar Kayham 👍🏻
Ahahahaha perfect fit for a comment 😍
I see what you did there !!!
Liberty she pirouette when I think that I am free . Who is listening in 2024
Me!
Who isnt?
This is tighter than the studio version.
Off to climb solsbury hill next Saturday all because of Peter.What a performer!👍
I bet most people don't know that the "city lights" he is referring to are in Bath. Also, they ripped a chunk out of Solsbury Hill to build a by-pass.
The best thing about this song is that the lyrics are sad/inspirational but the vibe is completely happy. That is why Peter Gabriel is a complete genius.
This live performance is one of the greatest I've ever seen. Gabriel is just top notch here. Perfection.
Have to agree. I miss a 12 string acoustic though. 🎶
He had perfected his live performances, much less manic and more natural than earlier performances.
Sorry to disappoint you but this track CANNOT be a live track, there is 100% a lot of dubbing... 🙂
@@PippoBrandTV Peter Gabriel always recorded the vocals during rehearsal and played it through track during the actual live performance so he can barely sing it but it's technically still a live recording... It was actually pretty brilliant because he was able to preserve his voice for when he sings live today. Just goes to show how brilliant the fucking guy actually was and IS.
Love this performance 04/2020 in lockdown ... who else?
leonie mueller Yup. Desperately missing the feeling of being in the crowd watching a band have a great time.
@@wilhelmvg9978 Yep. I'd recommend pub quizzes, National Theatre Events and skype calls to friends and family. It's pretty tough.
Had to listen alone had no choice. 😄
05-2029
Meant 2020
New Year’s Eve., 2024🎉 still listening and still loving this song❤❤
Well technically it be New Years *Eve* #2023
New Years Eve #2024 hadn't come... yet
he has such an utterly unique voice. it's almost indescirbable. throaty, airy...all his own. One of the greatest songs ever written
Back when people had uniqueness.
Here, Peter was 37. He remains majestic at age 67
I love this video but I love this song more I play it over and over when I get the time just wonderful
Majestic. Yeah thats the word.
Majestic... spot on.
WAS THERE WITH MY MOTHER!!!!WAS 15YEARS--OLD!!!WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT NIGHT!!!THNXXX PETER!!!!
Pure love
Lucky young man! I wish I was there too!
Tony Levin on the stick 😍 I love how happy he always looked on stage with Gabriel 🙂
I always like to think that Tony does the Crimson work with his head, and his Gabriel work with his heart.
In our dreams our fathers say, "Son, grab your things, I've come to take you home"....An eternal archetype of parental love.
It really is.
Played this for my son when he was small - told him I’d always be there to take him home
Looking up live versions of Peter Gabriel's hits is the way to go, he's always doing things a bit differently and the variations are brilliant
You are so right, brother!
watch this one : Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill (Live DNA) !!
Very much agree!
artist in the full sense of the word, not just a perfomer
The 1980's was the best decade ever for music and live concerts.
Being in my 20's all through the 80's was EPIC 🎉🥳🍾🎈
'80s were best -- UNLESS you happened to be around in the '70s. Last efforts of The Doors and Hendrix. Plus Airplane, CSNY, Zeppelin, Floyd, Skynyrd, the Allmans. Do I need to go on?
Then with Eagles and Fleetwood Mac, it all went pop.
@@markandrews5547 I was around in the 70's but I was young, mostly listening to Bowie and my elder brother's music second hand ...... prog rock
@@markandrews5547 Saw Peter when he was with Genesis three times in the 1970's. There are no words for how wonderful those shows were, back in the days when great bands still played small college venues. We saw them on their "Selling England By The Pound" tour in Dec. 1973 at Ft. Wayne, IN; we sat on the floor in the IUPUI Regional Ballroom about 15 feet from the stage. When the flash-bang went off at the end of Supper's Ready and his clothes flew off, I thought he had exploded!
I love the fact that he shines a spotlight on everyone individually before he comes out, he’s such a master in his craft. He is truly phenomenal and let’s everyone enjoy themselves on stage independently from him.
This song grabbed me the first time I heard it all those years ago and has never let go since.
same here buddy! Awesome song!
I saw him at the Spectrum in Philly around this time and the final encore was Biko... He surfed the crowd and made us jump during Shock The Monkey, but Solsbury Hill is still my favorite and he rocked us on this side of the pond as well!
This performance of Solsbury Hill is legendary. Love the energy.
Tony Levin and Manu Katché ... one of the best rhythm section duos of the 1980s!
Cameranoia any era
Tony Levin hasn’t aged a day.
Totally agree.
Still are one of the best rhythm duos, they're still going
Peters unique iconic voice at its best here
Peter Gabriel's voice and his songs make my heart go boom,boom, boom
The first song I can ever rememberr stopping and actually listening to as a small child in the 70s.
An absolute legend Darwin Australia ❤❤
I’ve never been a big Peter Gabriel fan but I never get tired of hearing this song.
I’ve been addicted to this song since the 80’s. No choice.
What is this video quality...?! Superb version. Hooray!
Every time I drive past Stone Henge and across Salisbury Plain this song plays in my head.
Whenever i was on exercise and on guard duty on salisbury plain this would play in my head
This version is superb with the electric piano accompanist. One of Peter Gabriel's best songs.
I always love this version! I showed my boss I work with and is from Greece... he also loves music video and Peter Gabriel now lol.
Having seen this song performed live several times I have to say this particular performance seems to embody the studio vocal textures of mr. Gabriel's voice. There must be a part of me that needs to be taken home? because when he sings "grab your things I've come to take you home" I feel at the same time; sad like I've been away from home, yet grateful to be acknowledged in some way it's weird I know
I totally get what you're saying. This song is amazingly special -- and this version especially.
If I'm not mistaken, Peter Gabriel's live DVD's/CD's were always overdubbed with studio vocals on the official releases. He didn't use playback live, but the live vocals were replaced afterwards.
@@redgamer821 That seems to be correct. This week I've been binge-watching a lot of his performances in preparation for my gig at Nišville Jazz Festival, where I'll play my original music for the first time, and it appears that Live at Athens, Secret World Live and Growing Up Live all have overdubbed vocals and some instruments. The latter may appear so due to the use of sequencers and backing tracks...and 80s video editting 😄 But still... His concerts are THE best live performances I've ever heard, with such a vibe it's amazing. Personally I don't mind the overdubs, but as someone who's supposed to sing and play live in approximately a month, the fact that PETER GABRIEL fixed his live performances gives me anxiety 😆
This brings me straight back to high school.
Straight back to college days every single time. When a song transports you 45 years, thats a song.❤
This song always gives me goosebumps.
Sound engineer absolutely nailed this mix! Peter’s vocals cut through beautifully. It shows just how great a well mastered recording can sound, even when put through RUclips’s lossy compression :-)
Sadly that vocal has been re-recorded. A lot of post production has been done to this (as is Gabriel's way). Still love it immensely though :)
@@ruffian1868 I was wondering that… it’s so good but it’s also too clean to be true
it wasnt @@ruffian1868
The isolation of the vocal is just SO good that it seems there had to be some kind of post production re-record or something or some mixture. It still great either way. Obviously with it being recorded over 6 nights there probably was a blending of some takes and I see some recordings w/o an audience so that maybe explains the clarity w/o background noise.
Always lovely 2022
Happy year to you all around the magical world 🌍
This song -- especially this version -- is my go-to happy place.
Me, too!
My god. Aged 30 years. Was born just before this performance with adjectives I cannot even express. I know I'm an old soul, but damn. This is such good fucking music!
This is one of my favorite songs!
This video makes me very happy
Manu Katche is such a great drummer and Tony Levin is the best bass player in rock music. Peter's among the greatest musicians in rock music as well. Love this!!!!
This is the best live version. He sounds like himself, and he is not riding a bike around the stage
For my taste, one of the most sublime moments in all of music occurs here at 2:39 as Peter begins the third stanza. Chills rock my soul.
To go from one of the biggest Prog Rock groups of all time then to go into full time SOLO works ... creating music out of the that decision a major life choice
Just goes to show going #HOME was the right choice Mr Gabriel 👌
I just love Peter Gabriel's voice, truly unique.
The best live version of this song.
Love it, sucks getting old 😢
Bucket list...#1) Climb Solsbury Hill 🙏
Hard to believe that this is from 1987... That quality is beyond incredible it could be a nowadays show...
Listen to the Rockpalast version of 1978 than you realise how this song was really performed. Brillant.
Shot on film probably.
This was shot on 35mm film. And it was remastered recently for Bluray. So the letterbox is true. I have the original release on vhs and this was before they were releasing vhs tapes in letterbox so iI had to wait for the bluray release to finally see this in letterbox. I gotta tell you, this is the only concert I literally wore out the tape to.
Playing games in between numbers
I was there for 3 nights , like a dream !!!!
Who else is here because this live version was your number 1 song in the Spotify 2021 playlist? 💯🥳
Top 100 songs alltime list for sure Classic, if you know,you know
💯
Gotta love Tony Levin two-hand tapping three notes on the Chapman stick for 5 minutes.
This is such a cool song live. Is there another song EVER written better live than this, I DON'T think so. Such a classic. Love it, and Peter 😍
Where I belong by switchfoot.
One for one the best singer in show business
Saw Peter in Central Park back in 1979 . Came in from the back of the aisle. Head shaved and waving to the audience. Killer show.
i was there!!!
Nice! Must have been awesome energy there.
@@CC-ik2xv it was fantastic night!
The quality of sound on this recording is incredible
Man they put everthing they got in their stage show love watching and listening
I have always loved Peter Gabriel. His live shows are the very best. Those were the days
I was there! An ecstatic night. A highlight of my life. Thank you Peter Gabriel for all your humanity, your message and great music from the heart ♥ 🙏✨
77 days of music in my music library and this is the song I choose as my ring tone.
+Hugh May You have impeccable taste in music and ring tones.
Now your phone is going "Boom! Boom! Boom!" :)
+Hugh May This is a masterpiece. My phone going boom boom boom too :)
hahahah
congratulations
Damals hst et sber no net 3 Kinder gehst desvst 1987 und wann er net drauf war dsnn hast null Ahnung do hats vieleicht von 100 1 geben der wanett drauf war i hab die Zeit miterlet wans auf Kozertgsnge bist earn 0 prozent von de zuschauer eingraucht oder suf hrroin .lsd. oder coöa hast keinen schimmer eie de 80 eahrn
I loved the 80s because during live performance musicians got their cardio exercises in.
holy shit thats a beautiful voice
I think this is my 100th time listening to this song i prefer this live version to the studio version damn its good!
Your comment on the original studio version is what brought me to this video. Thought you should know.
Yes, definitely more fun to listen to than the studio version.
The "Plays Live" is, IMHO, the definitive version.
What energy and coordinance
I prefer the energy and dynamics of the live version too
I saw Peter in 1982 live in Wisconsin, I will never forget it!
This song is a pure expression of joy. And the Athens audience experienced it. POV video remains one of the best thing never recorded and filmed in music history
I can't stop watching this video. Something about it is mesmerizing 😳
David Sancious is underrated.
Ahh a time when talent allowed them to play AMAZING live.
Those incredible lyrics send shivers down my spine.
Yes it's the 80s the wardrobe and dance says it all, love the 80s.
Best. Song. Ever.
Joy beyond words, every time I hear this, no better feeling.
Please play this at my funeral
The very best rendition of this song was him on David Letterman with a full orchestra also, I think the "words" are what is magical. Holding on, holding on, breaking loose
There's an angel standing in the sun...
It's not about anything apart from your love for Peter Gabriel. That its in a nutshell......
Nah, it’s about parental love.
Wspinając się na wzgórze Solsbury
Mogłem zobaczyć światła miasta
Wiało, zatrzymał się czas
Orzeł przyleciał w nocy
Było to coś do zauważenia
Podszedłem bliżej, usłyszałem głos
Stojąc, odczuwałem ogromne zdenerwowanie
Musiałem słuchać nie mając innego wyboru
Nie wierzyłem przedstawionym informacjom
Miałem tylko zaufać wyobraźni
Moje serce zaczęło " Boom Boom Boom"
"Synu", powiedział "Weź swoje rzeczy,
Przyjechałem zabrać cię do domu. "
Aby podtrzymać ciszę zrezygnowałem
z moich przyjaciół oni myślą, że jestem pokręconym
Przemieniając wodę w wino
Otwarta brama wkrótce zostanie zamknięta
Tak więc poszedłem z dnia na dzień.
Całe moje życie było rutyną
Aż pomyślałem o tym, od czego zacząć.
Które połączenie należy przerwać
Czułem się częścią scenerii
Chodziłem jak bym był maszyną
Moje serce zaczęło "Boom Boom Boom"
"Synu", powiedział: "Weź swoje rzeczy
Przyjechałem zabrać cię do domu. "
Kiedy iluzja kręci swoją sieć
Nigdy nie jestem tam gdzie. chcę być
Wolność - ona kręci mną
Gdy myślę, że jestem wolny
Obserwuję pustą sylwetką
Która zamyka oczy, ale nadal może patrzeć
Brak w sprawie nauczył ich etykiety
Ukażę innego mnie
Dziś nie potrzebuję zamiennika (fałszywego ja)
Pokażę im, co oznacza uśmiech na mej twarzy
Moje serce zaczęło "Boom Boom Boom"
"Cześć" powiedziałem : "Możesz zatrzymać moje rzeczy,
już idą po mnie, zabrać mnie do domu.
Zabierzcie mnie do domu"
I love how the keyboardist has a Commodore 64 as part of his setup
*lol* That's not a C64... that's a Fairlight CMI. There is indeed a sort of resemblance, optically.
Indeed, it's not a CBM 64. It's a Fairlight - a present day state of the art sampler. Gabriel was known to use them a lot.
Ha ha!
David Sancious
@@NAANsoft . "slightly" more expensive and powerful (it was always a matter of choice: buy a bicycle or a C64? buy a Ferrari or a Fairlight?)
And my favorite Bass player is Tony Levin ......❤
Saw this tour in Dallas in 1987. One of my favorite shows of all time.
Here I am 40 some years later and this still rocks my world.
Me too!
From Rochester NY. as well and couldn't agree more...Saw Peter live over 25 times and never let me down...
There are Music and masterpieces and after Peter Gabriel, another planet.... The best artist ever...
One of the most memorable performance all time.
this song would wake up the dead...
In a good way or...?? 😅
@@josh2Sides2 of course..even Justin Bieber probably would..but i don't guarantee the final result..
@@giorgiotronconi4136 somehow I think it be like something out of Micheal Jackson's Thriller but nowhere near as good ...
Das größte in meinem Leben wäre, dass Peter mich einlädt... Aufzusteigen, den Salisbury Hill hoch. Und er mir die Aussicht erklärt und wird trinken einen Scottish Malt und essen Brot mit Käse und Tomaten❣️
quelle belle voix!!
The better peter, so very like This song Thanks, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Still the best version..brings joy to any bad day
Really grabs you.Lifts your spirit. Love it.
I don't know what it is, but I am re discovering the music of my youth as of late...I remember this music from my high school years, and I know I've always loved it, but for some reason it re enters my life and I appreciate it so much more.
When you are light of feet.
Anyone listening in Jan 2020?
Yes
well Feb 2020
Listening now Feb 2020
Te 2020
My favorite song
I'am impressed by the sound quality thinking 1987 and performance... Damn son
good quality equipment existed in the 80s
Me too! Exactly what I was think sounds just like the album except for the improve and changes.
The team didn't spare any expense on this one
To me this song has always had religious connotations. God coming down to take us away from our suffering and take us to heaven. I’d like this to be playing as I die
The best live version of his best song!!!!!!!
2023 and i still like it