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[@Argrouk]

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.

[@kapildrums]

Damn right! It also have not aged one bit too!

[@mistofoles]

Yeah, man, I heard he had to lie under a glass-topped table for six hours while the animators made this film !

[@bgrigg07]

"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.

[@bgrigg07]

@@mistofoles It was actually sixteen hours!

[@philippschmidt4053]

This is stop-motion

[@sickofgreyhats]

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. 👍👏

[@AutumnWytch999]

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.

[@snidelywhiplash]

Epic groove. Peter was so far down in the pocket that he fell out his own pants leg.

[@justthinking526]

😂😂😂

[@elmanitasdeplomo]

I think you mean Tony.

[@kimberlymichellethomas9964]

This comment lmao 💯🤣🤣 FACTS

[@snidelywhiplash]

@@elmanitasdeplomo Him for sure too. But it was a group effort.

[@jasonhood7653]

"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.

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

Gabriel is an original like David Bowie. Gabriel's best recording is "Solsbury Hill": kzbin.info/www/bejne/b32kfqljrruDe80

[@paulcorda]

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.

[@alanparsonsfan]

This is Jamal's most insightful observation ever. Nailed it.

[@denisemacisaac2649]

Those who step outside of the box machine are not rewarded, they are penalized. They all want to be Drake.

[@heathercollins4432]

Also, I cannot wait until Autotune on every single freaking song goes out of style...

[@moonsugar1]

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.

[@LadyHeathen82]

Rockit is a close second

[@felicialightfoot2380]

I met him. He's really nice. 😀

[@kethf4301]

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.

[@steveramsey5391]

This pocket groove is so massive

[@ngresley1120]

What he said!

[@theyrecousins]

@@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.

[@jeffwylie5899]

Absolutely GREAT bass, horns and background vocals! I love this song. Peter Gabriel was/is fantastic!

[@LaurenLawDawg]

💯

[@josephjefferson6368]

This video won numerous awards. Peter at his best.

[@dlbarnes]

The 80s will never be duplicated again....period

[@SeanLee39]

Here here

[@NickanM]

True. I'm happy that I was born in 1970.

[@MrUndersolo]

I know (born in ‘73 and I am still in love with this era).

[@P.willow]

WORD!❤

[@innovacraft]

"Music belongs to everyone, those who put labels on it are fools." - Charlie Daniels

[@kensyskye8965]

krusty The Clown absolutely as it’s an art....✌🏻

[@kristiwheels9381]

Yes.. absodanglutely! Love this comment!

[@hwstark1]

Word!!!

[@billdemudd6697]

Krusty u pie munching bastard The krusty alarm clock i brought turned me left wing

[@billythedog-309]

What? THE Charlie Daniels?

[@mindspinn311]

One of the best produced and mixed songs in history. Peter Gabriel is a genius.

[@theyrecousins]

Oh heck yes, every single element pops in its moment. So well constructed, but it still flows organically

[@backtoweedin4375]

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.

[@John-ym1dx]

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!

[@Irish-Rose]

Jamal is amazing! His reactions, & his fresh perspectives are the best that I have seen. He makes it fun to watch.

[@calvaryapologetics]

Amen! Is it just me, my friend that thinks that true, real music has no gender, no color, no age?

[@almosthuman4457]

John, is your picture Howard the Duck?

[@willlastnameguy8329]

I'm just happy all of this amazing music is still around and so readily available. It's a great time to be alive.

[@calvaryapologetics]

@@willlastnameguy8329 Yes, despite what american snowflakes say. :)

[@thechronicnoizeco.6675]

Peter Gabriel wasn’t messing around back then.

[@glamdolly30]

Great video. Damn he was handsome!

[@kayelle8005]

If you love Peter Gabriel check out Rick Beato’s analysis of In Your Eyes

[@amnesiuspatronus5314]

Kerryn Simmons good idea man

[@Aquatarkus96]

Peter Gabriel never messed around. He was always 100% committed to his art

[@wombleofwimbledon5442]

Big Time is even better!

[@alantanaka6957]

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.

[@LaurenLawDawg]

Steve Biko is a stand UP and stand OUT MAN

[@williamstefens]

Definitely a must react song.

[@kathycuster1714]

Biko is one of my favorites!

[@goldenruletv7301]

"digging in the Dirt", "Shock the Monkey", "Steam", "Solsbury Hill".....there are a few more classics

[@bohemianbarber]

Steam is such a banger!

[@vincentwhitley8197]

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

[@bloodymary12100]

Big time is a great video,you should check that one out and steam.

[@chelliebean5773]

Diggin' in the dirt...to find the places I've been hurt

[@dannyharbour3951]

Greg Webb are you from Collinsville?

[@leighannstumblingbear2380]

Peter Gabriel is one of the best performance artists ever.

[@Bloxdio_God]

Oh yes without a doubt.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

you obviously haven't seen a lot

[@vincentwhitley8197]

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

[@wraith1117]

Agreed. And his live shows were an experience.

[@peaknonsense2041]

💯

[@paulself8698]

'People have lost the passion in the craft.' So true, Jamal.

[@annother3350]

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

[@lucidloon]

Fuck that. Plenty of people still have the passion. Record companies just aren't as willing to take a chance on the outliers anymore.

[@KevinMooreFan33]

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. 💝😇🎼🎶

[@CeeStyleDj]

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.

[@garykirby1666]

In the mainstream world, Yes. But passion still exists. Just have to look in the right places.

[@stopbunsen]

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

[@jeffnussbaum716]

This song was inescapable on release, and yet it NEVER got old for me. The whole album is an absolute treat.

[@xoxxobob61]

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 !

[@Fiveandime]

FACTS

[@kensyskye8965]

Xoxxo Bob absolutely bang on target....We took it for granted.....✌🏻

[@whome1299]

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.

[@MehOMy]

Glory days.....

[@fosterapamela]

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'.

[@CatLives9]

Awesomely put!

[@djhrecordhound4391]

YEAH! 4:30pm weekdays, glued to CITY-TV's "Toronto Rocks" with J.D. Roberts, long before becoming American newscaster John Roberts.

[@fosterapamela]

@@djhrecordhound4391 Then he ended up on MuchMusic for a while before heading south.

[@djhrecordhound4391]

@@fosterapamela Thank you, I keep forgetting that part! We didn't have a subscription to Much in its earlier days 😊

[@patricklarry6645]

It was ranked number 2 the best video on MTV of the 80's.

[@Bossay6]

only number 2? what could possibly rank higher

[@tmendyka]

Take on Me by Aha is my guess.

[@AbbeyRoad52]

If I had to guess, The Buggles "Video Killed the Radio Star"

[@ezy002]

@@Bossay6 Maybe Thriller?

[@BlinkSquire]

Thriller was number one.

[@luckisalady1]

This was Peter Gabriel's come back after going into recovery. He did awesome!

[@kismet5248]

I didn’t realize how much I missed music until I stumbled across your reactions. Much love!

[@iamasmurf1122]

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

[@carolm9996]

I feel you. Sometimes you don't know how good you had it until it's gone

[@calvaryapologetics]

Me, too. Its taking me back to the 80's

[@jayeell1253]

👍 pour some sugar on me?

[@jayeell1253]

What did you miss, exactly??

[@simpleiowan3123]

7:10 “Because people have really lost passion for the craft..” On the nose my friend, on the nose :)

[@glenncenter6579]

Amen.

[@CyrusOG666]

That’s it. Nuff said

[@scottieboy415]

Absolutely, corporate trash nowadays no creativity

[@Ifyoudonttakeitucantfakeit]

These days the stars are manufactured rather than the music. Talentless individuals are processed even if they can’t write, read or make music.

[@TeemarkConvair]

this statement towers above all else! A&R flushes the"music" to us

[@swami1]

The greatest video of the 80s. Maybe of all time. This song is funk heaven.

[@MrBruinman86]

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.

[@mmaarrttyy123]

This was once rated as the greatest music video of all time.

[@dominicomegon4714]

It was wasn't it? I vaguely remember that on a VH1 show ir something

[@zaodizao]

It remains so

[@txrockerusa1st862]

Peter is a very artistic musician.He loved to act out his songs in costume and theatrics. Was very misunderstood and talented.

[@purportedly]

Still alive, though.

[@jenselinsky6734]

I love his work in Genesis, especially The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway! I'm also a fan of Steve Hackett. :)

[@mjohnson801]

as a performance artist, I put him up there with Bowie

[@damsbaug33]

@@jenselinsky6734 Love Hackett. Those that haven't heard "Spectral Mornings", should.

[@snidelywhiplash]

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.

[@supergeeky7529]

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!!!

[@LojakZeRo]

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!

[@MarkFowlerthefunkee1]

Lojak And He was the least likely person you would have expected to put out an awesome Stax/Motown R&B funk joint!

[@Samurai_Stoner]

Oh yeah, he never showed his face at first right?

[@innovacraft]

Also awesome in Deutsch. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHm8iJ5mgbGVg9E

[@aricp9173]

In Your Eyes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHyai2tpiseqga8 (Live) with the lyrics: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKeYlWaNfbuEfLs

[@AddSerious]

Second Shock The Monkey, my favorite PG song

[@samsmith4216]

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!

[@eddiedingle767]

Solsbury Hill, a song that everybody has heard, but nobody can recall by name

[@gerdbucher543]

master pieces

[@elmanitasdeplomo]

@@eddiedingle767 So true! I looked it up and immediately recognized it.

[@kdkseven]

This is one of the greatest things ever created. Sound... visuals... timeless perfection. Loved watching you discover this!

[@GeorgeMaster-xg7lg]

The man can do no wrong, musically.

[@bobina05]

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.

[@derekjinks5640]

seconded. first album i bought with my own money. i never tire of this album. peace (from the UK)

[@positivecynik]

Thirded. Album is an absolute masterpiece start to finish.

[@onechopbuddy3849]

Love that song

[@minanes6549]

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.

[@donalddunlop401]

One of the great albums in Rock-n-Roll history.

[@2869may]

"Solsbury Hill" is the Peter Gabriel song you want to hear.

[@olabergvall3154]

Finally someone didn't misspell it 😚

[@firecogs]

Nick an$ Biko

[@windsaw151]

And count while you are hearing it! It is my favourite song in 7/4 meter!

[@grannykensbest2939]

Get your things I've come to take you home

[@allendixon1466]

In your eyes I am y o u r

[@EpicDubTime23]

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. 👌🔥

[@TheMissBeki]

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

[@nomnomnomJon]

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...

[@titovalasques]

Jon Tothej Tony Levin pretty much lay the foundation to Peter Gabriel’s sound with his Chapman Stick. Solid!

[@diplomasaurus4232]

He's a beast on bass

[@alesinicio]

@@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.

[@planelvr07]

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.

[@kimwilliamson389]

I've seen him in concert 4 times! And a wonderful time was had by all!

[@davidpeters44]

Must do "Shock the Monkey" by the same artist. Trust me, I'm a doctor.

[@thunderfoot5167]

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.

[@LaWendeltreppe]

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.

[@yesimsixtyfive]

"Shock The Monkey" is my favorite Peter Gabriel song. He's a true original. Thanks for posting.

[@duncandevolld492]

Founding member of Genesis, old skool rocker.

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

Yes! You HAVE to listen to "Shock The Monkey"!! You'll LOVE it!! 💖

[@adrianzoom9712]

"Big time" is another peter Gabriel classic from the eighties

[@bigmikeshirley3863]

Seconding the recommendation for Big Time Love that vid!

[@nickfurtado5302]

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!

[@anabanana4526]

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!

[@bombnom]

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.

[@tessjuel]

"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.

[@19tc85]

Don’t forget about “Steam”

[@hectorsmommy1717]

"Biko"

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Biko

[@trsidn]

Red Rain

[@deckofcards87]

Gabriel's the legendary ex lead singer of Genesis, turned legendary solo artist. Pls react to "Red Rain."

[@rileydd08]

I agree!

[@agentrobtaylor]

don't forget about The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway!

[@RSidneyB]

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.

[@elmanitasdeplomo]

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.

[@jazzzmo7]

Same and same. This was one of my favorite videos as a kid

[@whispjohn]

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.

[@ph6376]

Great story! Thanks for sharing

[@StephBer1]

Thanks. That was great. I remember when this came out. Everyone was talking about it. The video was so groundbreaking.

[@dozer30]

whispjohn wasn’t this video made by Aardman Animations? I love their stuff.

[@whispjohn]

@@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.

[@lockandloadshari]

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.

[@kensyskye8965]

lockandloadshari I’m the same.....It’s so funny and nice to see his face and we get to enjoy it all over again...💕

[@lockandloadshari]

@@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

[@deanroddey2881]

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.

[@greigclement9081]

The 80s was a truly magical decade for rock/pop music and music videos

[@csatterley]

The guy who created Wallace and grommit was involved in this video.

[@dawnadriana1764]

Wensleydale, Grommit?

[@csatterley]

@Christopher Adams he did.

[@mostlyh2o233]

Really!? I didn’t know that! That is so cool! I remember seeing this on MTV and being blown away!

[@Psychoclaw]

Oh my god, that makes so much sense!

[@j.hindle9243]

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!

[@macmcleod1188]

"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.

[@delscoville]

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.

[@goofydog2]

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...

[@jsagers2008]

"In your eyes". Or anything Peter Gabriel has made. My favorite artist.

[@michaelirwin7258]

I was thinking the same thing..

[@KelJayP]

Me too! Especially his Live In Africa "In Your Eyes" with his daughter and Papa Wemba. MUST SEE! I loop it over and over.

[@kdkseven]

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... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aavCgI2FiJKoptk

[@suzymeister]

I love that song 🎵

[@GJRight]

Peter Gabriel, “In Your Eyes” a must listen!

[@eurofritz4617]

Absolutely - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHvQo4p7Zq9oftk

[@willcooper7345]

The ending gives me chills to this day - on the live version.

[@johnbindert7046]

@@willcooper7345 Paula Cole is awesome on "Secret World Live". When she sings on "Don't Give Up", it always gives me chills.

[@MsNewsted]

Hold's her boom box up

[@johannadelbusto7987]

Gabriel Ramos the perfect love song, Peter Gabriel is pure genius

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

One of Eddie Van Halen's favorite albums ever. He tunes his studio speakers to this song.

[@Cursalock]

Peter Gabriel is a genius. When this song is playing you have no problems.

[@michaelyork4554]

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.

[@gabg1538]

Peter Gabriel - Solsburry Hill Not that crazy of a music video but that’s an awesome song

[@thebiglebowski8591]

Totally agree

[@musicmademejester]

My favorite post Genesis era Gabriel song. So good!

[@nickydenning6988]

*Salisbury Hill 😁, yep, great song!

[@mattsmith3551]

@@nickydenning6988 Solsbury Hill

[@Crimsonams]

I was going to suggest that one as well. That and In Your Eyes.

[@richardremick1639]

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

[@reddevilunited77]

The 80's were the era of the most creative music videos! So many unique artistic visions!

[@stantheman9790]

So true! I don't feel like the 80's gets enough credit for being so innovative

[@cindyspangler3982]

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!

[@QueenOfTheNorth65]

This video was so groundbreaking for its time! Everyone was talking about it.

[@cremetangerine82]

This video won *9* MTV Video Music Awards, an all-time record!

[@barbarafrazier3242]

100% creative...... that’s Peter Gabriel. He was always pushing the edge. That’s why he’s so great!

[@michaelaker1621]

Shout out to Tony Levin. His bass part on this song is legendary.

[@ronsmicz7556]

All of his bass, cello and Stick parts are legendary. The bald man Jams.

[@l4ffingdogg233]

The bass has a very walking groove under the melody

[@seanswinton6242]

Tony Levin is great. This is a monster funk groove!

[@acason4]

👌🏻

[@bradwilliams633]

Saw him with yes

[@johnpearce3871]

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.

[@kathyembley455]

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!!

[@edf9682]

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!!

[@sum1nameddave]

"Three Little Pigs" by Green Jelly It's an out there video.

[@72KingDavid]

David Clark yes!

[@mikeschroeder8594]

Hell yeah! Green Jello sucks! Electric Harley House of Love!

[@brettmarlar4154]

They'll always be Green Jello to me!!!

[@mikeschroeder8594]

@@brettmarlar4154 Green Jello sucks! Hey! Wolf face! I'm your worst nightmare.

[@brettmarlar4154]

@@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.

[@thatoneguyagain2252]

Jamel: "Hold on, Peter, what you doin' there?" Us: "Oh, you just wait . . . "

[@cassmarinelli5471]

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.

[@NowVs1980s]

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.🙏🏾

[@toddlandry5736]

Peter gabriel was absolutely one of the greats and he reached his pinnacle with this album. A true artist.

[@johnwilliamson847]

I have to disagree. The albums So, Us , and UP are pretty darn good and go well past normal pop radio themes and sounds. The "Secret World" tour was very , very, good.

[@demodoyfan3108]

genesis selling england by the pound was his opus

[@diplomasaurus4232]

Is!!

[@reginabillotti]

@Carlos Saraiva And he still did some great stuff after that, such as the opening theme to "Gangs of New York."

[@dalecresswell6544]

"In Your Eyes"....Peter Gabriel. Wonderful song.

[@vickitrotter7947]

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!!!!!!

[@I_Art_Laughing]

Digging in the Dirt & Solsbury Hill.

[@joleesilvi865]

The Lamb Lies down on Broadway....the. whole. album.

[@Lavastorm77]

Shaking the Trees!

[@Lavastorm77]

I Art Laughing The live version is Salisbury Hill is electric!!!!

[@danieldougan269]

This man is an absolute genius who has been at it for more than 50 years.

[@christyhodges1514]

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! 😎🥰

[@buzzranger7694]

Bro I remember seeing this on MTV back in the day when they actually played music and videos !!!

[@kathleenarchacki7875]

Yes

[@corey1788]

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.

[@louisunits4529]

Digging in the Dirt for sure its a really good one...

[@dwanpyrtle3134]

Peter Gabriel was to Genesis what Roger Waters was to Pink Floyd.

[@earthling2007]

Yeeesssss. I was thinking this since I saw him do Pink Floyd

[@vjordan1709]

I'll second" Shock the Monkey".......

[@jeffreyvoth4272]

Digging in the dirt

[@TheHandsomeman]

Peter Gabriel, First lead singer of Genesis, before Phil Collins took over!

[@charleswilliams6236]

The 80s never disappoint

[@junebug_tx2305]

Robert Palmer "Simply Irresistible " he was the gentleman of Rock and roll. Do it do it do it :))))

[@Coolrockndad]

"Black Magic Woman" by Santana is another must just for the music alone and his guitar talents.

[@BHK1978]

The original Fleetwood Mac version was pretty good as well.

[@Coolrockndad]

@@BHK1978 I agree. Love Fleetwood Mac.

[@brownsugar1117]

YASSSS!

[@susanito3123]

Back in the day, this only played on MTV and you'd have to WAIT for it. When it happened to come on, we would STOP EVERYTHING and just stare at it and go CRAZY with joy. It was unbelievable.

[@lindalloyd6581]

A true one off. He has such a unique voice. One of my all time favourite artists. What a great band Genesis was to produce two remarkable singers (Peter and Phil Collins). Such magical times and memories. Please listen to Mercy Street by Peter. Such a beautiful song it brings me to tears. Hope you and your loved ones are safe and well Jamel. Thanks for the music and reactions. Love from the UK x

[@brianterrill9587]

Trivia: He was the original singer in Genesis before being replaced by Phil Collins.

[@duncandevolld492]

That's back when they called Genesis "the thinking mans band".

[@andrewgleason6052]

Woah! Mind blown! Us millennials had no idea! Now I'm prepared for trivia night!!!!

[@benboyer7467]

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.

[@willcooper7345]

The ending gives me chills and is AMAZING

[@johnbindert7046]

Mt favorite from "Secret World Live" is "Steam" with the introduction. I have SWL in VHS, DVD, and Blu-ray.

[@centidays9292]

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.

[@wonkeymonkey]

Ben Boyer I’ve just posted the very same thing!! I absolutely love it!! Goosebumps every time ❤️

[@benboyer7467]

@@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!

[@coffeeguy6673]

I hadn't long joined the RAF when this was out, I remember being in the NAAFI having a beer at RAF Brize Norton and this came on the TV in the bar, I was so taken in by this amazing video and song, I think TOP GUN Danger Zone followed it, another superb track by Kenny Loggins. Nice one Jamel, appreciate you taking the time to react to this excellent 80s music.

[@nettieforce1]

HARD BEAT, SMOOOTH, that Bass.., DRUMS, DRUMS! Danced in the clubs in New York and D.C., and Tulsa. (WHAT!) Was so young...

[@greglegakis4177]

I'm surprised you never talked about what Gabriel was actually talking about in the song. All the symbolism. S-E-X

[@dwightsmith4641]

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.....

[@Thebestaustin-d8f]

Yeah it was definitely an ode to his own well...Peter I guess! lol

[@ikshields]

That’s ‘cuz it’s pretty standard come-on stuff. Just there to give the sounds and style something to hang on.

[@umbluegray1]

Yes, the 80s WERE incredible! Robert Palmer: Addicted to Love

[@herewegokids7]

Loooove that song

[@considine52]

love the video more :)

[@larrybutler4964]

Also, Simply Irresistible, by Robert Palmer

[@Rosbergen80]

Love it

[@D1Gr8hansGraf]

Plus, "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On"

[@davidcahill2655]

This really is one of my favorite songs of all time. It came out the year after I was born.

[@edudario1974]

No computers here, just creativity and a lot of hard work. The eighties, my years, the best decade in the history of music.

[@xoxxobob61]

For those of us who grew up with 80's Music all I can say is that we were blessed !