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[@adamp2029]

I’m usually not a lyrics guy but these are so incredibly haunting! Edit: I think you guys should give it another listen and concentrate only on the lyrics.

[@rk41gator]

Gabriel is a real wordsmith. His lyrics have depth, meaning, and emotion.

[@greenbluemonkey]

This is one song where the lyrics are such an important part of this song. The emotive music followed the lyrics and visa versa. A political assassin / mass shooter with a powerful insight into the origins of his unloved damaged brain

[@JohnBrooking4]

Agreed. I don’t want to spoil it, so I’ll just say if you listen intently to the lyrics without knowing what they’re about, and you think about American history, you will get a point where the light bulb will come on and you will suddenly know exactly what it’s about! And you will be so sad! 😢 😢 😢

[@mark-be9mq]

Yes.

[@frankgarnevicus1187]

Depends who you reference - Simon or Garfunkel. Paul Simon wrote the song, Simon and Garfunkel are in long term dispute. Let the historians figure it out.

[@davidgale7384]

The man is brilliant. Gives a masterful live show too. One of a kind ....

[@davidgale7384]

You recently did an Elton marathon and the album Blue Moves(fab album) has an incredible jam session that will blow your mind. Out Of The Blue will give you a side of Elton you, and many of your subscribers, just never thought he had.

[@TZ61]

One of the most harrowing songs I've ever heard. I'm still on the edge of my seat like a great Hitchcock film after having heard the song hundreds of times.

[@Rainbow-yh6ov]

I never get enough of this song, and the BRILLIANCE of it. Its structure is perfect. The lyrics absolutely are reflected with the instrumentals. The end always, always makes me cry. I wish you hadn’t paused!!!!!

[@63MGB1]

Great choice! The entire album is remarkable and intense. Great musicians, including Robert Fripp of course. Definitely focus on the lyrics. This is about the psychology of a shooter/assassin. It just gets more intense and deep on repeated listenings.

[@jamessweet5341]

The Melt album is Peter's greatest work.

[@KWBennet]

I listen to this song for years without realizing it was about the assassination of JFK

[@chrisb.2178]

I don't think that it is specificly about JFK, but more about an assassin and his motivation in general. But there are certainly parallels and PG took some inspiration from it.

[@chrisb.2178]

@@kbrewski1 Well said👍😊

[@shyshift]

Alabama Governor George C. Wallace not JFK.

[@adamp2029]

Yes. It’s not about any particular assassination, just the act in general. And even if it were, it wouldn’t be Wallace, as the lyrics rule out a governor

[@frankgarnevicus1187]

Maybe not a direct but The Sounds of Silence definitely was Paul Simon's reaction to it in his own words.

[@Tomanot9Juanma]

I was lucky to see Peter live in Madrid back in 1987. They started the show with San Jacinto. The memory will last as long as I live. Yousou N´Dour played as opening group and also joined Peter for some tracks of the album So. The energy of the concert, the music, the colours, the dancing as they played. It´s difficult to explain. The audience went nuts. Of course he performed his crowd surfing, he danced like there was no tomorrow and his vocals and emotion were unbelievable. The band was impeccable.I am a huge fan of Genesis, my favourite band, but Peter´s solo career is also a force to reckon with.

[@RandoReport]

The JFK assassination has been a minor obsession of mine for many years, and I was clued into this song early on. It's from the point-of-view of Lee Harvey Oswald, the man who shot JFK (if you choose to believe the official story).

[@MattLathrum]

This wasn't about the JFK assassination, it was about shooting Alabama Governor George Wallace in 1972, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down for the rest of his life, and it was inspired by the book An Assassin's Diary (1973).

[@mark-be9mq]

JFK killing is a tableau his uses to make the larger point abt the motives of the person who could do such a thing.

[@kaz282]

The governor's car was not far behind, but not the one I had in mind?

[@RandoReport]

@@kaz282 It does seem to be more about JFK than George Wallace. Maybe Peter forgot or changed some specific details, but it mostly works out.

[@mark-be9mq]

Gabriel said that both the JFK assassination & the book And Assassin's Diary & it's author are the main inspirations and it ideas used to craft the song.

[@levpoplow7354]

What an incredible song! I'd almost describe it as what late-stage Genesis might've sounded like if Gabriel hadn't left. What a musical genuis. His voice is an amazing instrument!

[@markusantonio4866]

I always wonder that too. If Peter stayed in Genesis, and possibly Steve would’ve stayed, also.

[@adam872]

@@markusantonio4866 I wonder about that too sometimes, but really he and the rest of the band were headed in different directions around the Lamb and beyond. Even with the benefit of hindsight you can see it.

[@gadams8160]

This song is about the assassination of John F Kennedy. Listen to it again with that in mind. A great, complex song.

[@pamelawatson2366]

Peter is a musical genius. I have loved him since his early days with Genesis. So lovely to speak him touching the hearts of the younger people ❤

[@Jfhelwig]

I wish my wife loved my music. We can't share that like you two do

[@Kylecburk]

An assassin at work. So dark and beautiful at the same time. Master work.

[@andrewwallace4481]

Great Track from the First album my late brother owned by Peter Gabriel a Great Voice for the past 50 years🙏

[@mikewoodrow5878]

This whole album is unique because PG told Phil Collins that he didn’t want any cymbals used in the drumming - lots of Tom Tom work.

[@rk41gator]

Forgot it was Phil on drums.

[@TheReaperMan275]

I believe Gabriel took all the cymbals and threw them in the lake. 😅😂

[@Alix777.]

No cymbals on Security too

[@Violetmoon751]

The theme of this song is about the psychology of assassinations..not any particular one..hence the intense build up. Listen to it again straight through. Peter Gabriel is a storyteller and channels it through his voice and music. This really needs to be acknowledged. It's an incredibly chilling song about a disturbed mentality.

[@uncletom618]

Great! I was fortunate enough to see PG several times in the ‘80s, and every show was super awesome. I have to say my fave memory was during a San Diego show, when during the climax at the end of “Lay Your Hands On Me “, Peter stepped to the edge of the stage with his back to the crowd, and he just slowly let himself fall backwards off the stage and into/onto the hands of the crowd, who then passed him around as they held him in his back and above their heads, all while Pete is singing,, “Lay Your Hands On Me”. The single most surreal concert moment i ever experienced.

[@nealjones255]

Brilliant choice guys Love this album 👍👍 I saw him do this live in Birmingham England way back in time amazing I love the opening track Intruder

[@greenbluemonkey]

This whole album is GOLD! His best solo album IMO.

[@rmac8008]

Peter’s live DVDs are a must see He is so creative Don’t forget he has a new album coming and a tour You will enjoy Al Stewart Saw him last year 🎶👍

[@volkerthienenkamp9720]

Here we are in the middle of my Peter Gabriel top 5. Favourite song of the amazing third album. A companion in my first year at university. Lyrics that never stopped to make me shiver.

[@michaelmalone3089]

Thanks Mickey D !!! Nick and Lex great job guys 😊

[@mickeyd6444]

Thanks Michael!

[@NICOPSG5]

I lost hearing in my right ear a year ago. an absolute drama but thank you for these delicious moments

[@alshipman2114]

The joy & wonder of seeing the tour for PG3 was a life changing experience. So fundamentally different. No high hats on any of the album to keep that high freq sonic space for the vocals, gtrs & synth.

[@Ajonr]

Peter Gabriel live is an experience not to be missed. With Gabriel it was always story first, music layered on top to support that story. "We'll see what comes next." You cannot imagine.

[@jamessweet5341]

"All gone quiet, I've been here before..." The final verses are among the most haunting and tragic I've ever heard. You can feel the pain and alienation settling in the young boy's heart. Little wonder he "shoots into the light".

[@Vince-lq3ve]

After I said a few times about early and most Genesis songs don't spend much time on the lyrics, for Peter Gabriel solo, the music is great and the lyrics are fantastic. "All you people in tv land, I will wake up your empty shells. Peak time viewing blown in a flash as I burn into your memory cells" Amazing every time. Take a turn with The Family and the Fishing Net...such a crazy odd dark song by Peter. Try examining word for word through the whole song. Every line and image created is something you are familiar with, yet never ever described this way. It's a wonderful puzzle to decipher and discover.

[@Vince-lq3ve]

@@kbrewski1 true enough. I'm generally not a lyric person so maybe I'm a bit biased in that direction. With Genesis I would always come to life on the instrumentals and also on the "sound" of the words, less about the story or underlying meaning. The music itself usually affects my mood far more than the meaning of the lyrics. With Gabriel solo I tended to eat up the words more just to appreciate his skill at cleverly getting his meanings across. (course I still loved some ole Genesis lyrics: "It is the scent of garlic, that lingers on my chocolate fingers" Love that one).

[@wicky4473]

Can’t wait to see Peter Gabriel this coming June!

[@mark-be9mq]

It's one of the most psychologically chilling & wrenching songs ever. PG read '73s," An Assains Diary"and was fascinated by the subjects' thoughts, feelings & mindset. He combined it w/ another "subject" Oswald & JFKs assassination. It's famiarity helps us understand the subject matter & draw us into the subject, a killers mind PG created from the real people & his thoughts. It's brilliant in splaying open his mind & dropping us in it. His feeling a connection to the victim; need for to feel known & express his dark frustration. To step out into & in a light he can't & hasn't felt. Human connection. It's brilliant, skin crawling & the end heart wrenching. Each time I hear it, I want to stop, feeling an accomplice to the killing. At the end, I always feel I never want to hear it again, but...

[@michaelboggus9993]

This song beautiful, haunting, disturbing and unfortunately more topical today than it was over 40 years ago.

[@nga319]

You should listen to WASHING OF THE WATER live from Secret world 93 , his voice is unbelievable.

[@jollyj3285]

Hope you can see him live he's amazing in concert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DanJackson1977]

This was the album that, due to a happy recording accident, created the "gated reverb" drum sound that became THE 80'S drum sound.

[@johndrx165]

Powerful song. Set up like Kennedy Assassination, then wake up. Photograph/snapshot.

[@theplanetruth]

F1rst!!!!🎉🎉 Of all Peter Gabriel’s previous work as a solo artist, to be this one sounds more like his early Genesis front man years

[@mikescriber1777]

I am not sure if you have ever seen Peter. If not, and you go, you will be amazed at his production. I have seen him 3 times and at various times in his life. His concert sound is like putting on headphones and listening to a record of his. A good 2 1/2 hours spent with one of the worlds greatest musicians. Thank you for this post.

[@semchen9]

Me, since 78 PG 2 Tour, at Chicago's then Uptown Theater. Fyi, both the 78' and 80' PG Tours, at The Uptown Theater, are chronicled via Song and Photos, on KZbin.

[@brendanc.8019]

When I look at tickets for his tour, the possibility of seeing him, I cry. When I realize That i likely will not be able to see him I cry again.

[@Rhiannon011]

I applaud you for playing this. Most reactors wouldn't. There are a few "very profound" songs about "how assassins'" ended up doing what they do, about family dysfunction, being bullied, relationships, loneliness, etc. Harry Chapin does the best one called "The Sniper" he goes into full detail of the mans entire life, it is very very heartbreaking, emotional, blunt and last over 10 minutes I think. When I heard it first time on late night radio, I went out and bought the album, because it helps people to understand how messed up and why some people do what they do, the psychology of it. The other artist who sings about a killer is David Gilmour 'Murder" from his album 'About face", but it's about someone who kills with knife..

[@evilpenguinmas]

I do not think this is an assassin. I think this is just the child. I think this is the child acting out an assassination he saw on the news as he watches his parents' marriage fall apart. I this is just a little domestic tragedy, not an examination of a killer's psychology. Just my interpretation...

[@uncletom618]

Elton John did a very haunting song on his Caribou album called Ticking, about a shooter/Mass murder at at a bar called, “The Kicking Mule.

[@Rhiannon011]

@@kbrewski1 I love Peter Gabriel's "Game without Frontiers" and "Shock the monkey"...along with "In your eyes", ""Don't give up" with Kate Bush...beautiful and haunting and very true for what some go through in real life..

[@MattLathrum]

They really don't pay attention to the lyrics of the songs they react to on a first listen.

[@jimled50jl49]

Hi Guys, Peter Gabriel is definitely theatrical and his time in Genesis was the same, telling stories and creating atmospheres, and of course his costumes on stage with Genesis becoming the characters he was singing about. His live solo performances are just as fascinating. At one live concert he is actually walking upside down above the stage. You would love watching him live. Its way beyond a band of musicians playing and him singing at the front with a mike stand....Forget all that ... He puts on a show ! This track is very intense in lyrics and music like a gripping movie. Brilliant album ! Great reaction, thankyou, byeee Jim X

[@blitztim6416]

In my mind I heard the beginning of the next song. Lol. Pete is a real artist. I got to see him in 1977 at a small club. He didn’t walk on water, but he did walk on tables. He came by us and there was some touching involved. The next tour was also at a small club. I was inches away. No touching. By the third tour, he had elevated to larger venues and throngs of worshippers. And I was done going to his concerts. Too many people. ‘Intruder’ is a good one also.

[@mickeyd6444]

Thanks guys! I chose 1:15 because I thought it would have been anti-climactic to pause after that. We all have different interpretations of that, as you said; I'm just glad you enjoyed the song. I guess I tend to like individual songs that do drama well and are a bit theatrical. Just always liked this one. Thanks again!

[@michelemichele3375]

❤👍

[@benoitrenaud519]

Levin’s deeply melodic bass in this song is masterful. Perfect counterpoint to the singing.

[@leoscone4036]

I hope you can make his "i/o" tour. Imagine it. Touring a new album release in at the age of 73. Amazing that Gabriel only spent six years with Genesis, and yet created some of the most iconic prog-rock ever. His solo career has spanned from about 1975 to NOW. It doesn't take that long to hear all of Peter's work with Genesis. But as far as his solo releases go? You are in for a very long road and endless treats as you dive into his solo work. Think of it. Almost a half century of solo work after already being in Genesis. I saw him for his very first solo tour for his album oft just called by his name or "Car". At The Roxy in Hollywood, with Fripp on rhythm guitar. I can't make his "i/o" tour. It would be bittersweet to see the first and what might be the last from one of the most profound musicians of our time. Blessings.

[@angusrobertson2515]

I first heard this album when I was 14, the day it came out, I was blown away.

[@joecrafted]

This is one of my favorite Gabriel songs, the way it builds, the tension and release, the incredible playing and singing, and lyrically…wow.

[@courtneywallace871]

This whole album is amazing! Gabriel and Waters are two of my six musical “geniuses” (Todd Rundgren, Joe Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Pete Townshend). I’ve seen PG twice (Us and So tours) I love this man!

[@scottanderson8420]

The man of the hour, the day, the year the decade! 😎

[@ignatzmuskrat3000]

Fyi. For future reaction consideration. Peter performed this song at Giant Stadium in 1986 for Amnesty International. Full video on YT.

[@mark-be9mq]

Any of his 1st 4 albums are like this, different, rich, musically & emotionally transcendent.

[@lazarus550]

Played this album non stop when it came out. Good to see you both on together , Great song.

[@garyarnett1220]

Re: your comments on don't give up. He wanted another to do the vocals with him but she declined, so he asked Kate. When she showed up for the session the entire crew broke into applause.

[@PeteBarnett]

Peter Gabriel live is a must see if you can guys - please also watch the Secret World Live dvd if you can. It is one of the best.

[@brendanc.8019]

I do not say this lightly. You guys have reached my level of love for this man.

[@NicknLex]

Thank you for noticing!! 💕

[@giselarigone666]

Pedro Gabriel 😂😂😂 Qué musicazo! Me encanta!

[@spiderbass65]

You should listen to Richie Havens. Gabriel said he sort of models his singing off of Havens, of course it’s different, but you can hear it.

[@ansfridaeyowulfsdottir8095]

I've always loved this song. {:o:O:}

[@cappyp5240]

Glad to hear you do more Peter and DO see him if you have any chance. I’ve been blessed to see him 4 times (between’82 and 2002.) recommend doing a full Album like Security or So. And a side note: Happy Rhodes was the singer in a Gabriel tribute band called “The Security Project” touring and putting out CDs of just Solo Gabriel tunes (and with a few Kate Bush tunes thrown in). The drummer was the original drummer on Peters albums and tours. Look ‘em up. You won’t be disappointed.

[@harrybaran2683]

Another Gabriel classic!!!

[@lucagiovanetti9870]

It would be really cool if you guys could listen to Peter Gabriel's new songs from the upcoming album called I/0

[@JEFFREYJERDON]

This is "hands down" my favorite PG album!!!!!!! I liked his previous two before this one, but this was the one that did it for me!!!!!! "I Don't Remember", "Intruder", "No Self Control", and "Biko" (pronounced Beeko) is a musical eulogy, inspired by the death of the black South African anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko in police custody on 12 September 1977. Gabriel wrote the song after hearing of Biko's death on the news. This album is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! Fun story about the cover photo (melting face); I have a friend who used to manage a record store back in the 80's. Genesis were on tour for their album DUKE during the summer of 1980 and came to Cincinnati, Ohio for a performance there. My friend had the honor of having Banks, Collins, & Rutherford at the store for a 'meet & greet' before their performance that night and got to chauffeur them around for dinner and so on. Anyway, when they were at the record store Phil Collins saw the promotional poster for Gabriel's 3rd album and said "Hey look, there's Pete doing his Richard Pryor impression🤣!!!!!!! Phil ever the comedian!!!!!! Collins played on several of the album's tracks. "Intruder" has been cited as the first use of Collins's Gated reverb sound. The 1980 Peter Gabriel album was when this effect first really showed its head in that form. The distinctive sound was identified via experiments by producer Steve Lillywhite, Collins and staff engineer Hugh Padgham, in response to Gabriel's request that Collins and Marotta not use cymbals during the album's sessions.

[@DonEnright-kx7lc]

I've seen PG probably 6 times........ he is outstanding and you WILL NOT regret it. I have tickets to see him in LA in October. If you'll be there, would love to meet you guys! You both are great!!!

[@mrgoneshouse3663]

The best Gabriel Album and they are all 10 Starz!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DanielGonzalez-eq4ow]

Please, react to "no self control" from 1980.

[@DonEnright-kx7lc]

Many say it's more specifically about the Kennedy assassination .......

[@Alix777.]

Can't believe "The Family And The Fishing Net" haven't been request so far

[@stephencaruso760]

recorded in late 1979 but still has that psychedelic feel to it

[@sandraandmichaelfield1602]

To those of us who were old enough to have experienced the assassination of JFK this tells the story of it from the point of view of the assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald. 😢. So sad.

[@killianlpc]

I think Melt was definitely Peter's best album. A great song, Family Snapshot very emotive with thumping rhythm and great melody. However, as much as I love Peter's solo work, I still feel his collaboration with the other members of Genesis was the best music he ever created and could never be equaled as a solo performer.

[@juangomezsfamousartshow]

I probably listened to that song before you guys were born... I'm a die-hard Genesis both eras fan! Family Snapshot is one of my all-time favorite songs by Peter Gabriel. A song by {PG} from his 'Security' album in 1982 called " Wallflower " is an amazing ballad if you haven't heard this a must-listen when given the time. Much luck with your endeavors guys!

[@lindaulloa4786]

I love this song!! Such heart wrenching lyrics!! You should also check out Wallflower and San Jacinto! Powerful songs!

[@paulonot1906]

Esse álbum é muito bom

[@NABIL7]

Please, react to Intruder and No Self Control.

[@johncampbell756]

I don't think I would describe this one as a personal song as I'm pretty sure Peter never assassinated a world leader.

[@dennyd4848]

There is an amazing live version if you look for the Back to Front tour - it goes from a mild acoustic version into a serious dark performance- spine tingling performance - I’d recommend it to watch! A good prep for the October concert…I’m so jealous…I’m too far away from any of his shows on this tour! And I’m too broke too! 😂🤗🤘

[@debrabrabenec]

I love this whole album- I bought it when it came out. I can't EVEN pick favorite tracks! I'm so glad you're delving further into Peter's solo work- a veritable treasure trove of gems! Nice pick, Mickey D! 🎵❤️🎵 Debbie

[@mickeyd6444]

Thanks Debra!

[@MrSteviedan]

Beautiful fretless bass playing from John Giblin here, and sax from Dick Morrissey. He played the famous sax on the 'Blade Runner' soundtrack. Gabriel dares us to feel some sympathy for a political assassin on this masterpiece. I like your videos - bravo for putting the spotlight on these classics.

[@sigil5772]

Great song for me for two reasons: the precise and particular piano composition/arrangment (the final section is amazing, finishing the song on that open 5th); and how *very* rocky the song gets, and notably (typical of PG) doing that _without_ any cymbals or cymbal crashes.

[@lordlost08]

Great track from his best album PG3 :)

[@edjones3706]

So glad you two chose Family Snapshot! Great song only known by lifelong Gabriel fans ! Thank you Nick and Alexia!

[@Habichiwoowoo]

This is just a devastatingly brilliant song. Just heartbreaking.

[@davidallanhardin]

I think it's Giblin on the bass.

[@nightHawk66]

Yes, and he was in Brand X... The musical circle...

[@alansmith8195]

Hope you've got your tickets.... Give San Janito (spelling?) a go.... Or Signal to Noise, or I Grieve.... So many great songs

[@kevinandrews9111]

All of the drama in the music and vocals are to describe an assassination.

[@anthonycollins5305]

You have to agree chaps? The English are special!

[@geraldarsenault275]

you got it peter's 3rd album is also referred to as the melt album, try intruder the opening track so different and creepy

[@mickeyd6444]

Oh, I also wanted to thank you guys for (without knowing you did it) introducing me to Esperanza Spalding. I was watching your reaction to a Sade song and you mentioned Esperanza, I was intrigued, checked it out, and HOLY CRAP what a talented young lady! A new artist for me to dig into. Appreciate ya!

[@NicknLex]

Omg check out Esperanza Spalding endangered species. I reacted to that on a R.G marathon. Female bass players. She is amazing! The way she mimics the sax is insane! Check it out when you can:)

[@mickeyd6444]

@@NicknLex Will do, many thanks bud!

[@debrabrabenec]

Esperanza did some work with Janelle Monáe- check out "Dorothy Dandridge Eyes."

[@NicknLex]

@@mickeyd6444 please check out this version Mickey. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4uXppSon7Gmgck

[@mickeyd6444]

@@debrabrabenec I will Debra, thanks very much!!

[@rk41gator]

I like your pointing out the use of various instruments. Both Peter and Phil (Collins) and Genesis were very thoughtful in their use of sounds and instruments without overusing them gimmicks. I thought this song must be about JFK's assassination, but it is not. It is about the psychology of Arthur Bremmer, the guy who shot George Wallace in 1972. Peter said it is not political. Thanks for the 'heads up' about Al Stewart's June concert at The Soiled Dove in Denver. (not the Grizzly Rose by the way)

[@ansfridaeyowulfsdottir8095]

*_"I thought this song must be about JFK's assassination, but it is not"_* Me too, since it was first released. I only recently found out it was about George Wallace. {:o:O:}

[@CO-BillyMahoney]

I've not read all the Comments here, but if this hasn't been mentioned yet, this song was inspired by the book An Assassin's Diary by Arthur Bremer. Bremer kept a diary as he stalked Nixon in 1972. But he actually shot Alabama Governor George Wallace instead.

[@richarddobson815]

It's just an incredible piece of work, musically and lyrically, that has been a cornerstone of my music collection, as well as my memory collection. I had just written a long comment on this album, but (fortunately for you all probably) I pressed the wrong key and erased it in error. Ho-hum, I shall save it for the inevitable forthcoming reaction to the ground-breaking 'Biko' off this wonderful album. Thanks NicknLex xx

[@kathyrams]

I’m seeing him in September.

[@NICOPSG5]

Thanks

[@dennyd4848]

Omg!!! Al Stewart!!! I’ve been trying to see him for over 40 years and keep missing him by a few days! 😢😊

[@michaelbenz8092]

A special track.

[@Rickhorse1]

I usually enjoy your reactions, but OMG...lyrically, this is mindblowing. Who would have the guts to write a song from the point of view of a psychotic assassin planning to kill a famous person? Concentrating ONLY on the music is always missing half the point of any song, but particularly this one. Many believed this was about the Kennedy assassination, but Peter himself has said that is not true.

[@jeffcarroll6553]

Not sure the sniper is psychotic, but he definitely grew up lonely and deeply desired affirmation, like most of the people on tik tok

[@NicknLex]

You can't focus on the lyrics and music at the same time on a first reaction. Try it. It doesn't work. I would rather focus on the beautiful music than some dark lyrics. Yes, they might be amazing. That's what I read a book for. And we can't nip pick what song we will do only lyrics to and which only music. We will check out the lyrics on the second listen.

[@Rickhorse1]

@@NicknLex Fair enough. You do what satisfies you. Back when I was your age, I always read lyrics as I listened, but that's me. A suggestion - listen to the music, but afterwards when you are discussing, it is easy enough to look at the lyrics on the internet to get the full picture. Gabriel took the effort to write the lyrics. Only right to read them.

[@NicknLex]

@@Rickhorse1 We could do that as part of the video. Trust me when I listen to music I always read the lyrics. I have done so ever since I bought my first album. It's just so distracting while reacting and we are filming us too. It's just a bit too much doing all that in one single unedited take. I know it's frustrating for fans and I might be the same if people reacted to my favorite music.

[@ansfridaeyowulfsdottir8095]

It's actually about Arthur Bremmer, the guy who shot George Wallace in 1972. {:o:O:}

[@williamflinchum-qo6ch]

I like Shaking the Tree/ The Secret Plant Life/ Live/

[@R01120]

I always took this as referring to the assassination of President Kennedy in the 60's. Maybe that's because I was a young kid then and saw all of the coverage on TV. I remember how devastated the nation was. This a great song from a great album.

[@MattLathrum]

This wasn't about the JFK assassination, it was about shooting Alabama Governor George Wallace in 1972, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down for the rest of his life, and it was inspired by the book An Assassin's Diary (1973).

[@R01120]

@@MattLathrum Thanks for that info.

[@jeffreymayes907]

If you don't know the song... the best thing to do is NEVER pause as the transitions between parts are sometimes the most magical parts and you miss them, or can't appreciate them fully. The break in the music, is not just for the change in the music, it's a complete change in the emotion of the lyrics.

[@NicknLex]

We’d love to be able to get away with that, but the record labels could then give us a copyright strike which puts our channel in jeopardy. There is a reason for the madness, though we’re not a fan for the need either.

[@joykeebler1916]

And the song GAMES WITHOUT FRONTIERS/Peter Gabriel

[@JKonstage]

Nick reacted to that a few weeks ago. Check it out!

[@joykeebler1916]

@@JKonstageI agreed with what both were saying in another song title of - but yes thank you

[@PhilipOMeara-Shields-nt7gx]

The Pause spoiled it for me, as it is the contrast between sound that makes the story of JFK's assassination from Harvey's perspective so emotional an experience. Peter evokes emotion in all his work, his voice of the storyteller just pulls you in, throughout his career. Have seen him over many decades, although more recent shows lack the theatrics of his early stage presence, but still worth the admission 😅 May I suggest you listen to 'Intruder' my fav Peter track.

[@alanbeaumont4848]

The Peter Gabriel 3 album is full of songs that are not just good music, but interesting and thought provoking. The pertinence of his observations on the sad banality of many assassins was made horribly clear with the murder of John Lennon only months later. It is very difficult to stick with a single favourite track from the album, but another which resonates to this day is "Not one of Us." The mindset he describes seems sadly more prevalent than ever.

[@enocvargas2770]

Same here 😅

[@enocvargas2770]

Reminds me of another great artist: John Gabriel.