Genesis "Looking for Someone" & "Can-Utility and the Coastliners" (First Time Reaction)

[@L33Reacts]

Here's a tough one... give me your top two Genesis albums.... mine are Selling England and The Lamb. What say ye?

[@SnoopySnoops1]

Nursery Cryme and Trick of The Tail.

[@SnoopySnoops1]

And Genesis Live and Selling England...

[@gphill3954]

Nursery and SEBTP.

[@olias056]

Lamb and Foxtrot.

[@Kerazen123]

Same as you! It's too hard to pick 😂

[@lorcazola]

Can Utility &n The Coastliners. Starts out all mellow and classical...then BAM. GOOSEBUMPS....

[@gphill3954]

Top tier songs…particularly Can-utility.

[@louise_rose]

Yes, really good picks for sure! The guys in the band were only twenty years old when they cut the Trespass album, and they had rarely been playing much live beyond the small clubs and college ballroom circuit, but it feels remarkably confident and with an unmistakable voice of their own. Great songwriting and Peter Gabriel's authority as a singer is very striking, even at this early stage; he completely carries the lyrics all through the album and make them glow with meaning and mystery.

[@ROUGHSEES]

I never paid Trespass much attention. My mistake. That was a great presentation of two Genesis eras.

[@olias056]

there isn't a weak song on Trespass. glad you're fixing that mistake :)

[@VampeyMK]

I am happy seeing this pop up. :) Can-Utility is one of my all time favourite and everything on Trespass is a joy to listen to.

[@tonys2899]

Looking for Someone is one of my favorite Genesis tunes.

[@ricardodinapoli21]

It brings me memories from long, long time ago :)

[@lotusblossom7411]

Zippity Doo dah zippity ay, my oh my what a wonderful day! Plenty of sunshine heading my way, Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah my favorite songs are on L33 reacts today! Oh thank you Fearless Leader, you have made me the happiest little Genesis head on the planet today! These two amazing songs are what hooked me on this group so many years ago, please enjoy Lee, I hope they bring you the same progressive Bliss they have me. And happy 50th anniversary to the Lamb lies down on Broadway this week!

[@L33Reacts]

i made it the 12pm slot too so you can make it! :D I loved them. Just wonderful. This is a great combo for a video!

[@lotusblossom7411]

🥹​ stop making my beady little progressive eyes water! My world's pretty dark, and you've just made all the difference in the world with a whole lot of light in it. thank you. the little things❤🥰@@L33Reacts

[@dawntucker5052]

Foxtrot is one of my favorites ❤

[@corawheeler9355]

I was not familiar with the first track ... find something new here all the time : )

[@ColeenU]

Genesis Live & Selling England By The Pound

[@isabelledrevet5913]

Ça fait tellement longtemps que je n’ai pas écouté "Looking for someone" que j’avais oublié à quel point j’aimais cette chanson. Merci beaucoup ❤

[@shiannesmith6877]

The drumming in the first one was so good!

[@keithf_]

That be John Mayhew I think, not Phil Collins. Mayhew did OK but Phil was a massive upgrade

[@willavinou1507]

So happy that a (relatively!) young dude as yrself 'gets' this kind of music~ ALL the prog stuff from the early-mid 70s is well worth a listen!

[@olias056]

Silent Sun and Am I very young for songs.

[@mattleppard1970]

Now you’re talking. The first album is too often dismissed. Those songs prove it ❤

[@lotusblossom7411]

One of my favorite fellow Genesis heads and you always mention things from from Genesis to revelation, don't you like in the beginning? My favorite from the first album and not covered up by a bunch of strings.

[@olias056]

@@lotusblossom7411 I have nothing against ANY song on the album. I just decided to pick 2 songs, and anytime Genesis was mentioned, I would annoy Lee with those songs. I was going to do different songs every time, but decided to just stick with 2. but the force is strong in Lee and he's ignored it constantly! *LOL*. I do occasionally push for "calling all stations"

[@mattleppard1970]

@@olias056 I’ve long known that you have excellent taste 🙂

[@dawntucker5052]

Great work Lee ❤

[@haleyschreiter9746]

So happy to be back with Genesis! Can Utility is honestly my second favorite track on Foxtrot - after Supper's Ready, of course ☺️ White Mountain is another really cool one from Trespass worth checking out!

[@blitztim6416]

Trespass is an excellent album. 👍 Love Can Utility. Great deep track. Everything Genesis is, is in that song.

[@thruppence-ys9zp]

So Good. I'll have to go back and listen to the earlier Lee + Genesis reactions

[@LMMeliteVGS]

Now you’ve done it, this is my secret music 😲 finally someone reacted to this. I’ve been waiting awhile Thank you ✌🏼

[@lotusblossom7411]

Thank you so much for the great reaction Lee! And it was your very first round of Genesis videos that brought me here. And this is the coolest place on the internet!

[@Kerazen123]

It really is the coolest ❤

[@lemming9984]

"Can -Utility" refers to King Canute (or Cnut) 11th Century King of England! He thought he was so powerful that he could hold back the waves on command.

[@mattleppard1970]

You said it before me. He was a Viking king, IIRC?

[@lemming9984]

@@mattleppard1970 Yes, I believe so.

[@davidbarker77]

Another version of the story is that he did not believe he could turn back the tide, but felt his courtiers believed he could do anything, even turn back the tide. He went to the sea to command the tide to turn back. When it did not, he proved to them that the king was not all powerful. Gee, it's only been 1500 years. You'd think we could get the story straight. 😁

[@grahamharley4895]

@@lemming9984 Learned something today!

[@SophiaPangloss]

Not exactly. Canute was actually demonstrating that even a king doesn't have the power to stop the tides, he fully expected to feel the waves around his feet. Or so the part of the story I read said, because it's mostly story after all these centuries. He was a Danish king, but he was also king of England for a while, when England was controlled by the Danes.

[@raymondreynolds5898]

Stagnation and The knife are definitely worth the listen

[@Kerazen123]

So excited for these!

[@scotstevens5263]

Ladies and gentlemen, Genesis. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Trespass, so good. Miss Steve but Anthony is just as masterful 🎸👍

[@MattLathrum]

Yep, I was here when you reacted to Firth of Fifth. I think you'll really like the rest of the 70s Genesis you've yet to hear.

[@Tomanot9Juanma]

Very often grossly underrated, Can Utility... is up there amongst my top five Genesis songs. Looking For Someone takes a special place in my heart cause it was the first song I heard by the boys, and became hooked ever since. I just don´t wanna elaborate on how long ago that was... Great reactions, as always! Cheers!

[@stevedotwood]

This song alone drove me to Genesis. (LFS)

[@josephprus5011]

The scattered pages of a book by the sea Held by the sand, washed by the waves A shadow forms cast by a cloud Skimming by as eyes of the past But the rising tide absorbs them Effortlessly claiming They told of one who tired of all Singing, "Praise him, praise him." "We heed not flatterers," he cried "By our command waters retreat Show my power, halt at my feet." But the cause was lost, now cold winds blow Far from the north, overcast ranks advance Fear of the storm accusing with rage and scorn The waves surround the sinking throne Singing, "Crown him, crown him." "Those who love our majesty show themselves!" All bent their knee Aah, na-na-na-na-na-na But he forced a smile even though his hopes Lay dashed where offerings fell Where they fell "Nothing can My peace destroy as long as none smile." More opened ears and opened eyes And soon they dared to laugh See a little man with his face turning red Though his story's often told, you can tell he's dead

[@Lwize]

Can-Utility and the Coastliners - a 12-minute epic packed into six minutes.

[@harrybaran2683]

Two of the Greatest Genesis songs!!

[@stevehall7008]

The thing that hit me when I first saw Genesis live? Not the drums, the guitar, keys, amazing music, classical stories and key changes or even the great singer. It was the bass pedals! Made for an epic sound. Glad you like 'em too :) Cheers dude.

[@mikelenox7999]

I've always liked Trespass. different but great

[@MrWishud]

Still here. Still a lot of fun.

[@Kerazen123]

You NEED to do the studio version of "Watcher of the Skies" 😮

[@mattleppard1970]

He hasn’t?

[@Morthoron1]

Can-Utility and the Coastliners encapsulates all that is great from the Peter Gabriel & Genesis era in 5:45 minutes.

[@Piwork69]

Been a Genesis fan of this era since my college days starting around 1989. My friend turned me on to them, so bought some used vinyl. One used LP was a weird, unofficial compilation that’s basically Foxtrot and Nursery Cryme together. The other was Seconds Out. Can Ulility is a favorite of mine. Their songs just sneak up on you

[@RonnieMcNairney]

Hey Lee, Early GENESIS are so good, especially. 2 great Tracks. Thanks 😊 Ronnie SCOTLAND

[@pierpaolosciola2697]

Love your focus on two hidden gems.

[@alanclayton9277]

i always enjoy what you have to say that comes from a personal perspective too, just a life perspective.. i've been so into Crimson i maybe haven't listened to these guys enough. abigail devoe on vinyl monday has just covered the lamb lies down and that's got me into that album. i do like caravan and the moodies, barclay james harvest. you're reacting to very complex tracks here and your immediate response is uplifting to us in all our varied 'situations'.

[@michaelbenz8092]

Looking for Someone is my favorite on Trespass, right there with Stagnation and The Knife. Killer vocal intro.

[@rk41gator]

'White Mountain' is worth a listen!

[@Doug_Piranha]

"Can-Utility And The Coastliners" is my favourite Genesis song (I would describe it as a condensed "Supper's Ready"). Such beauty. "Selling England By The Pound" is the best prog-rock album ever, and "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway" is Genesis' best album. Go figure. 😉 And "Trespass" also a great great abum!

[@michaelbenz8092]

Those songs segue perfectly!

[@L33Reacts]

They really do… isn’t that something? Two different eras.

[@robotronrichard]

Thanks for these requests Beth! Somehow I had forgotten just how SPECTACULAR they were! Another day of STELLAR music. Great job L33! ☮❤🎶

[@lotusblossom7411]

Thank you my friend I always pay attention to your opinions and I'm glad you liked them!😅

[@kevinrombouts3027]

They were so very good. Brilliant.

[@fd1930]

Another 2 great Genesis songs to continue you along my path my friend i You know it, you love it

[@alanglover9117]

This is really the first Genesis album, the previous one only sold a handful of copies on first release. It was then resurrected after Foxtrot and reissued for the fanatics

[@SnoopySnoops1]

And Foxtrot, and Trespass...

[@gillwaugh7212]

Ah, Trespass… ❤❤❤

[@RonnieMcNairney]

Thanks

[@IvorPresents]

Can Utility has been a favorite of mine, Phil cooks. I love Tony, Peter is as theatrical as ever. still sounds great. yeah, I followed you because of your Firth reaction,

[@Coquinagirl]

Thank you, Beth! I’ve never heard these. Genesis with Peter Gabriel is always interesting to listen to.

[@godbluffvdgg]

Now you're on the trolley... There a few great cover bands on youtube that do this song justice live... Seeing competent musicians playing this is exquisite. .

[@pongosnodgrass7014]

One of Peter's wordplays ...King Kanute trying to halt the tides with his command...Can-ute-ility + coastliners 😅

[@cornellrosiu8818]

Never thought, makes sense, 'genesis' of the song title!

[@shirleybhs9zd6li5i]

Great tracks. I love SEBTB and Foxtrot, but it changes with my mood. I enjoy everything they do, of course. Wonderful songs, vocals and instruments can't be better, thanks L33.

[@lindaulloa4786]

Can-Utility my 2nd favorite song from this album after Watcher of the Skies!

[@Piwork69]

My opinion, Tony Banks is the melodic heart and soul of Genesis. Peter was the off-center story teller-both in his lyrics and in his performance art.

[@realbser1956]

Phil’s drumming though!! Lamb and everything else. I know, a cop out, right? 😊 Thanks, Beth, awesome.

[@mobilerepro]

Great! Thank you very much!

[@davidbarker77]

A lot of their lyrics stem from their high school training in the classics of art, literature and music. Much of the things they learned aren't taught anymore. I leave you to draw conclusions. Great reaction, Lee.

[@rk41gator]

Happy. Yes. Two excellent selections Beth. Trespass is an under-valued album and this tune is so very Genesis. Mayhew does a nice Phil Collins imitation. And Peter sounds like Peter! 'Can-Utility' is one of my favorites. I had to look up King Knute and love the historical accuracy. More excellent prog transitions, plus wonderful melodies. Great review as usual. (another weird title.....Can-Utility = King Knute; The Coastliners = Vikings. He was the last Viking King of England....hence, his throne sinking into the sea. I love Genesis)

[@Lwize]

Trespass was the first Genesis album I ever purchased (back in 1980). The LP was from the used bin - but it was on the OG USDM ABC/Dunhill label and was pressed on Thiccc vinyl, the way God intended it. Great album, top to bottom, even without young Phil Collins behind the kit.

[@TheReaperMan275]

Gabriel had so much character in his voice for a 20-year old singer, didn't he? Not many 20-year olds can say the same.

[@donaldanderson6604]

Great choices. I can really recommend Steve Hackett's live version from his Foxtrot at Fifty album/video.

[@anthonyelectric6045]

Lee you’re almost ready for the Lamb album 👍check out the first three songs side one etc. you’ll love it period

[@josephprus5011]

Looking for someone, I guess I'm doing that Trying to find a memory in a dark room Dirty man, you're looking like a Buddha I know you well - yeah Keep on a straight line, I don't believe I can Trying to find a needle in a haystack Chilly wind, you're piercing like a dagger It hurts me so - yeah Nobody needs to discover me I'm back again You see the sunlight through the Trees to keep you warm In peaceful shades of green Yet in the darkness of my mind Damascus wasn't far behind Lost in a subway, I guess I'm losing time There's a man looking at a magazine You're such a fool, your mumbo-jumbo Never tells me anything - yeah Nobody needs to discover me I'm back again You feel the ashes from the Fire that kept you warm Its comfort disappears But still the only friend I know Will never tell me where I'll go Looking for someone And now I've found myself a name Come away, leave me All that I have I will give Leave me, leave me All that I am I will give

[@grahamharley4895]

OK Lee, Against the world... I think the fourth side spoils 'The Lamb.' My two are Selling England and Trick. Again against the flow I love ATTW3 and Duke. Got divorced from them after buying Abacab!

[@EricHazzard-s7s]

For me - Trick of the Tail and Then there were Three - Collins era with Selling England by the Pound plus The Lamb 🐑 in Gabriel era 😊

[@Kpiz316]

Foxtrot, then Selling England by the Pound

[@jpirard]

Steve Hackett is not on this album. Anthony Phillips is the lead guitar.

[@edmilsonnunes7123]

Steve is on Foxtrot, Phillips on Trespass

[@tonys2899]

You should hear Abacab live, it is a good jam. One of my favorite Phil era tunes, but the live version.

[@tinicum54]

Tarantula - Tarantula | 1968 | United States | Psychedelic Rock / Classic Rock on youtube. A few styles on this. Doesn't always sound like 60's music.

[@yackouerasmus431]

Intéressant d'écouter ces deux morceaux à la suite. On voit que dans " Can-Utility..." Genesis maitrise parfaitement les transitions et à mon avis Foxtrot est le premier album de la trilogie magique - Foxtrot, Selling England, The Lamb. Toujours un plaisir d'écouter votre réaction.

[@ignatzmuskrat3000]

Steve has spoken about how the band had trouble consistently doing Can Utility. No wonder! Later, Hackett does perform this one in his recent sets to great success. Sorry about your dad. When my dad passed I was awkward and numb and didn't know how to feel. It comes back.

[@reneestewart9425]

👏🏼

[@jamescpotter]

Can Utility is a play on the name of King Canute of England, Denmark and Sweden. He was obviously overly ambitious of thought highly of his abilities.

[@kennie-l2707]

The Knife is the best song here, even better on the Live album from that time.

[@Boggedy]

lol every time someone reacts to a Genesis track it just reminds me how muck I HATE these friggin' remixes. ☺ But that's obviously not on you, apparently the remixes replaced the originals - the ones I grew up with.

[@TheReaperMan275]

Mayhew was alright but you literally cannot compare him to Phil Collins on the drums. Phil was on a whole different level.

[@Awaken-lj7nc]

Too much stuff into only once! ...