Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill REACTION

[@JayveeTV]

Last one for today my blocked reaction Duran Duran Rio

[@kathyjam2482]

Darn it not fair.

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

That stinks that Rio was blocked. It's my favorite Duran Duran song. Did you like it?

[@kathyjam2482]

@@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer I love Duran Duran and I think J would like Rio I would have loved to see his reaction.

[@KaraDK]

:((((

[@janethernandez724]

Darn! I love Duran Duran and that song Rio too!

[@RYANDEOROCK]

Gotta check out 'Games Without Frontiers'.

[@Jillyconjem]

Yes, please!

[@manguy2000]

I thought it was called "gays without front ears"

[@lisasmithline1386]

My sentiment EXACTLY.

[@Cyssane]

Featuring Kate Bush singing the French part in the background! "Jeux sans frontières..."

[@RYANDEOROCK]

'Digging In The Dirt' is a forgotten gem also.

[@DarlaVaughan]

Solsbury Hill is in England. It's a small iron age hill-fort... a heart-home for many English. A site of historic heritage.

[@JayveeTV]

Thanks for that

[@sarahadelle1953]

When I was in England I had to go, because of this song :)

[@kevinmaslen9393]

The west country, magic!

[@rk41gator]

So this Hill is his happy place, going 'home' and the location of his heart. Free to pursue his musical dreams.

[@gness4782]

Is that where one can find the Steak?🙃

[@grapeman63]

Contrary to one of your other posters, Solsbury Hill has nothing to do with the site of Stonehenge, which is on Salisbury Plain. Little Solsbury Hill rises above the Somerset village of Batheaston and affords views over the city of Bath. It is about two miles from Peter Gabriel's old home in Box, Wiltshire (which also boasts an excellent brewery!). The name, Solsbury, is believed to be derived from Sulis (a Celtic god) + bury (hill). The Roman name for Bath was Aqua Sulis. The hill has the remains of an Iron Age hill fort and is purported to be the site of the famous battle of Baden (496 AD).

[@shanehenderson8756]

Great history.

[@maximan4363]

Thank you Grahame, totally correct! The Roman Spa at Bath is amazing & I just love Bath. Well apart from the traffic & I took my driving test in Wells! 🤣😂🤣 Just got to say that Bath & the surrounding area are absolutely beautiful & the architecture is stunning. I personally prefer Devon or Somerset (and their Cider 🍺) but it's a wonderful part of the world! I've been all round the world but England in the Summer is one of the most beautiful places on the planet!!!

[@Julian-to7ro]

It's about why he left Genesis. The band revolved more and more around him as the "leader" and the others weren't happy. They had tour after tour and Peter had a pregnant wife at that time with complications and the others didn't understand why he didn't like the touring ('walk right out of the machinery"). With that in mind the lyrics make alot of sense 😊

[@richie4561]

i have listened to this song hundreds of times and never knew what it was about, thank you for that. i did know about his wife etc but not what the song was about

[@Julian-to7ro]

you are welcome. it all makes sense with that background in mind. "close their eyes but still can see" = genesis members who couldn't understand his struggle with his wife. the hill itself is probably just the moment he realized he must leave

[@Kainlarsen]

Some parallels with Bowie's 'Ziggy Stardust', I think; "When the kids had killed the man, I had to break up the band"

[@suzanne1430]

Ok...so he was part of genesis.....I thought this was a Phil collins song...my whole life..until right now.

[@suzanne1430]

I thought it was about a guy in a mental or drug hospital and his dad came to take him back home.

[@blackbembel7794]

Peter Gabriel a Musical Genius

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

big call!!

[@tonybutler8811]

This was Peter Gabriel’s first solo record. And I loved it so different thanks for sharing Jay 🇬🇧

[@DeanStrickson]

You really can't go wrong with Peter Gabriel. More great songs from him you haven't done yet include Games Without Frontiers, Shock the Monkey, I Don't Remember, I Have the Touch, Digging in the Dirt, Steam, Biko, San Jacinto, Shaking the Tree, Red Rain, Blood of Eden, Big Time, and more I've probably missed!

[@jackieknows9129]

This was his first solo single after leaving Genesis.

[@LordDiamonds]

Have heard this song alot since it came out, first time i have ever seen the video, but one thing i have learned is never try to figure out a Peter Garbriel video, they are all kinda odd but i love them all, though the whole cabbage thing is confusing....lol

[@BeeWhistler]

They’re always entertaining, though! 😁

[@Cyssane]

Like the video for Sledgehammer... it's pretty trippy!

[@lyletuck]

There's a French phrase used as a term of love and endearment: "mon petit chou" and it means "my little cabbage." If he was leaving Genesis to be with his loved ones, maybe this phrase/term was on his mind? It's hard to know for sure, but this is the only way the cabbage motif makes any sense to me at all.

[@kathyjam2482]

In Your Eyes and Big Time are great as well.

[@JayveeTV]

I’ve done in your eyes

[@kathyjam2482]

@@JayveeTV Oops sorry

[@RedPillMode]

Still, Big time is BIG!

[@dalebaker9109]

So with your choices here

[@cenrnjones9712]

Red Rain J, you gotta do it

[@barbaraarmstrong5253]

One of my high school classmates, Steve The Deacon Hunter, is playing the acoustic intro to this song. He’s had a long career playing with many artists including Lou Reed and Alice Cooper.

[@valoriel4464]

Barbara, I bet Steve had a lot of interesting stories to tell.

[@barbaraarmstrong5253]

His Facebook page is Steve the Deacon Hunter.

[@akashahuja2346]

Is it legal to hunt Deacons???

[@bethshadid2087]

Peter Gabriel is just a genius. Great tune brother 💗

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

big call!! not quite a genius

[@debbiejohnson1484]

Haven't heard this song in years! Mega talented! Enjoy your videos!

[@Flackyncc]

I feel that Peter wrote this about leaving Genisis, but if you listen closely... you feel the life of a Disciple. One of my favorite songs!

[@sarafrey3163]

"You can keep my things, they've come to take me home" 🥰

[@rebeccatowner6700]

That line always touches me and I never know quite why.

[@sarafrey3163]

@@rebeccatowner6700 I feel like it touches me and reminds me that in the end, none of our "stuff" matters. What really matters is how you lived this life you were given.

[@RubesGoodBrainCoffee]

As others have said: This song is about his decision to leave Genesis. I've heard him say in a 1989 interview that he felt as if he was becoming part of a machine -- a rock star, and needing that sense of ego gratification. So, as this song says, he stepped out of the machinery. Plus, he didn't need a replacement, because the drummer (Phil Collins) took over lead vocals while maintaining his position as the drummer (on the studio albums).

[@stephenriggs8177]

I think it was a great decision for both sides. Both were happier, and one source of amazing songs became two.

[@RubesGoodBrainCoffee]

@@stephenriggs8177 I agree, and the more I thought about the matter, the more I could see that if Gabriel had stayed in the band, they either would have broken up completely or would have become Peter Gabriel's backing band. Gabriel had too much songwriting for him to do to only get a tiny amount released on each album.

[@nmernst]

Peter's breakout solo and his angst about it. He is such a talented man and it worked out well for both him and Genesis - not to mention Phil Collins who replaced him. Big Time is a good one to check out.

[@markgardner9635]

Such an under-rated song!!! One of Gabriel's best.

[@ronbecker7939]

Hey there. The song is awesome. It’s about his breaking away from the band Genesis and going on his own.

[@KazzyCreates]

SUCH a fantastic song!! Peter Gabriel is amazing. Thank you, JV 🙏🏼💛

[@MrSketchydave69]

Blood Of Eden or any track from his album "US" are great, Sinead O'Connor doing backing vocals on some trscks too!

[@bethshadid2087]

If you listen to the words carefully they are in tune with his spiritual side......the prodigal son returning home. Turning water into wine is the first miracle CHRIST performed in his life 🕊️

[@l-bird]

Yes!...... "Son, Grab your things, I've come to take you home!"

[@filthyclown8033]

You’d think the human form of the creator of the universe would do something with a little more substance or meaning rather than provide someone with an alcoholic drink..

[@georgehasleftthebuilding6621]

@@filthyclown8033 grow up

[@stephenriggs8177]

@@filthyclown8033 You gonna say no to your mom?

[@bethshadid2087]

Filthy clown you have to put it into proper context. First it was a wedding, they ran out of wine and his mom said they needed more wine. He didn't want to do it for he said it wasn't his time yet....but caved in to mom. Second back then that and water were bout only things to drink and watering sources were scarce.

[@SpaceCattttt]

Probably the greatest song ever written about leaving a band. And it's in 7/4 as well, which is always a welcome thing to behold on the pop charts.

[@jamalford6995]

Facts!!

[@samr8407]

Pleaase do Someone saved my life tonight- Elton John!!

[@shannonbiehl4282]

These lyrics are pure poetry. Beautiful!

[@melissayost4888]

Do In Your Eyes from the Secret Live tour. OMG! What a song & experience

[@larryronkq586]

JAY Solsbury Hill was RELEASED IN 1978 ,,, I REALLY Miss the 1970s BAAAAAD ,,Thanks Jay for your reaction ,, Take care brother

[@roncreswell6843]

Another winner

[@JayveeTV]

I agree

[@kathyjam2482]

Great songs tonight J thank you.

[@ENGBriseB]

I saw Peter Gabriel live singing this song at Glastonbury 94. Amazing atmosphere and a truly great performance.

[@georgehasleftthebuilding6621]

ROCKSTAR MONENT ⭐ 👍

[@BeeWhistler]

I grew up in the 70s and 80s and still managed to miss this one until somewhere in my 30s. It’s such a freeing song. Also, I laughed out loud when you asked about the song being from the perspective of the cabbage. Artists are odd people sometimes... (as an artist myself)

[@larryronkq586]

Im 60 And dont remember it either;; I was just checking out 70s SONGS And found this a while back ,

[@SheenaRea]

Red Rain and In Your Eyes

[@Cyssane]

Yes to both of these! They're amazing.

[@gaylelucas6295]

Red Rain , here comes the flood , in your eyes so many songs

[@trumpetplayer3002]

You should listen to the 4th movement of Dvorak's 9th Symphony. It's totally and utterly awesome. This is the best version kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIenoJl4e9mpraM And this is where John Williams got the inspiration for the Jaws theme.

[@RoaryJP]

"Shock The Monkey" or "Games Without Frontiers" (with Kate Bush singing the title in French) would be good follow-ups. "Moribund the Burgermeister" would be a fun Peter Gabriel sonic adventure for you.

[@brianh9358]

Lyrics: [Verse 1] Climbing up on Solsbury Hill I could see the city light Wind was blowing, time stood still Eagle flew out of the night He was something to observe Came in close, I heard a voice Standing stretching every nerve Had to listen, had no choice [Chorus 1] I did not believe the information I just had to trust imagination My heart going boom boom boom "Son," he said "Grab your things, I've come to take you home" [Verse 2] To keep in silence I resigned My friends would think I was a nut Turning water into wine Open doors would soon be shut So I went from day to day Though my life was in a rut 'Til I thought of what I'd say Which connection I should cut [Chorus 2] I was feeling part of the scenery I walked right out of the machinery My heart going boom boom boom "Hey," he said "Grab your things, I've come to take you home" Ay, back home [Verse 3] When illusion spin her net I'm never where I want to be And liberty she pirouette When I think that I am free Watched by empty silhouettes Who close their eyes but still can see No one taught them etiquette I will show another me [Chorus 3] Today I don't need a replacement I'll tell them what the smile on my face meant My heart going boom boom boom "Hey" I said "You can keep my things, they've come to take me home"

[@gaylelucas6295]

YEEESSSS

[@Cyssane]

Fun fact: This song has a very unusual time signature for a pop song. It's in 7/4.

[@nmgal8543]

Thanks for mentioning this. Gives it a very propulsive feel as your brain is always reaching for that eighth beat that's gone ;-). There are only two bars in the sequence that are 4/4 (or you could look at it as one 8/4 bar), landing on "home," which is super effective to make it resolve and stand out. This song is great live, there are some good videos of the band doing it live at various points in his career.

[@Cyssane]

@@nmgal8543 Thanks for the great mini-analysis! I wish I knew more about music theory, but songs with unusual time signatures have always been my jam. :)

[@nmgal8543]

@@Cyssane You must dig Rush then :-)

[@Cyssane]

@@nmgal8543 I'm Canadian. You tell me. ;)

[@Cyssane]

@@nmgal8543 As an aside, check out this arrangement of the children's song Frère Jacques in 7/4 time (usually it's in 4/4): kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4akZ6FtnrCYj7M

[@sionhughes9090]

Peter Gabriel did the vocals on a lovely song by the Afro-Celt Sound System, called When You’re Falling. Worth a listen.

[@jeffoxner3688]

Games Without Frontiers

[@Jillyconjem]

Yes, please!

[@kathleenwilliams7719]

I love this song!!! Please do Shock the Monkey next!

[@benvenue2730]

I’ve always loved this song.

[@minkhollow]

Trying to apply logic to the cabbage bride gave me a good laugh, but in the end I think it's a losing battle. XD Peter Gabriel's a performance artist as well as musician, so I can easily see it being surrealism for surrealism's sake. My mom's theory is that this song is either about aliens or a religious experience. For me, it resonates with a collab-writing project I've been part of for a while. I've heard what he was going for was reflecting on leaving Genesis and striking out on his solo career. Something for everyone, really.

[@bearfeet1986]

He’s a poetic and musical genius! Great song!!!

[@beatleschick]

Please check out Rhythm of the Heat. Also In Your Eyes from the Secret World tour!

[@disconsolatemoose6637]

Definite "yes" on Rhythm of the Heat!

[@elizabethteska6174]

Wonderful song... I am so happy whenever I hear this. Thanks for your reaction!

[@maximan4363]

One of my favorite songs of all time!! Gets me everytime!! Loved your reaction to it!! Oh my your love of music, of all different styles, the joy on your face, it's truly wonderful!! Go out and enjoy! Soooo much respect - damn Dude!!

[@kayew5492]

I have no idea what the cabbage is all about, except to say, well, that's Peter Gabriel. Interesting theory you have there, I wonder if anybody really knows lol.

[@mattshaw6180]

Drawing on his own departure from Genesis, Gabriel cut the best song about that point in your life when you cut away and make a new life for yourself. Fantastic song; thanks for giving it a listen!

[@dalebaker9109]

Brilliant song, Peter Gabriel is astounding. Check out some of his Genesis songs Jovaughn

[@josephmonte8009]

Games without frontiers......Peter Gabriel... Will get you another 5000 subs. Great job

[@KillerVybz]

Come back with more Peter! Do Steam.

[@carolball5764]

Solsbury Hill is 3 miles from my home... Always loved this song and Genesis.. Great reaction..

[@greatmartini1]

Peter Gabriel's song Wallflower is amazing. Older work but amazing.

[@jollyroger5147]

As it's christmas you might like to look at 'Waitresses Christmas Wrapping FULL VERSION + Lyrics'

[@cathysousa1959]

Aloha Jay 🏝 thank you for another wonderful reaction.Peter Gabriel's Big Time and Sledgehammer are great songs.

[@paulhagger3895]

The song is supposedly about him leaving Genesis. They are the machinery he walked out of

[@emmejayeh.5995]

This song is about Peter's trepidation about leaving Genesis, and that he should trust his artistic instincts.

[@eviekelpie1]

Peter Gabriel was the lead singer of Genesis. Phil Collins was the drummer. Then Peter left the group and Phil became the lead singer. Check out Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush doing, Don't Give Up. The song was used for the end credits in the movie, The Bone Collector, starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie. Thanks 👍

[@ChristianFaithMan]

A timeless classic song, one of my all time favs. Thanks for playing brother. God bless from Australia.

[@nickywarren8002]

I love this song. Peter Gabriel did so well! He may have all great songs, but you have all great reactions, JV. 👍👌✌️

[@atomicpunk520]

This was P.G.'s message goin solo, such a great song. fyi he has so many songs with drums but without cymbals. I guess he started the " cabbage patch " toy craze.

[@richardsands]

Games Without Frontiers next! Though anything works, as I don't think he does have a bad song in his repertoire...

[@lydiaernst1412]

Peter Gabriel, classic songs that are timeless - check out “Biko” based on true events about apartheid, also “In Your Eyes”. “ sledgehammer”. As well

[@fritzk3627]

Great song about a fascinating place! en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solsbury_Hill

[@neilsmith9066]

Beautiful Classic!

[@Joolzxox]

I always thought the cabbage was a wry back reference to his Genesis flower costume but who knows 😆 it’s Gabriel so it could be anything

[@lewisengr]

I was feeling part of the scenery I walked right out of the machinery

[@veronicasommer5513]

I absolutely love this song!!!

[@ernestquinch3395]

When Illusion spin her net, I'm never where I want to be And liberty she pirouette, when I think that I am free Watched by empty silhouettes, who close their eyes but still can see No-one taught them ettiquette, I will show another me.

[@carlaspinall7418]

Always loved this song growing up🎤❤️🇬🇧

[@rx7dude2006]

Please do his stuff from A Secret World Tour with Paula Cole!It is amazing trust me.

[@tonyterryjohnson8603]

Great song for you to react to is: Your house us a bonus track on her hit album Jagged little pill. It is a great song with great lyrics.

[@bryanforis1839]

Play any song everything by him it’s great

[@firecogs]

I believe Peter is really into gardening, so you might be on to something. Check out his tune Digging in the Dirt!

[@bernhardtsen74]

the most beautiful song about "Get your shit and get going!"

[@DWHarper62]

This song is about a spiritual experience he had which resulted in him leaving the band Genesis... Now listen again... In the live version, the Boom Boom Boom is really cool...

[@debbeborders5762]

A spiritual experience song. Very personal and intense message.

[@Boodieman72]

This was written after he left Genesis and didn't know what to do before starting his solo career.

[@HiddenBrilliance]

While I do not know exactly what he was feeling or going through while separating from his band, I can tell you that this song resonates so strongly the spiritual awakening I have undergone the past 5 years. I can only imagine that he, too, went through one.

[@yvetteadshead4212]

Not heard this for years, forgotten just how fantastic it is

[@missw2148]

Hey Jayvee my recommendation is “Bandaid” it’s a Christmas song with all the popular UK 🇬🇧 singers from the 80’s

[@eviekelpie1]

Do they know it's Christmas 1984. I requested it too. Boy George, Paul Young, Bono, Sting, Phil Collins, George Michael, Simon Let Bon from Duran Duran

[@laurakali6522]

“I walked right out of the machinery”..........

[@georgehasleftthebuilding6621]

My heart going BOOM BOOM BOOM

[@DarlaVaughan]

Just painted to this. What a classic!

[@Servo421]

This is a song about him leaving Genesis and going solo.

[@Kl-ff7ls]

Hill that Stonehenge is on. Love love this song

[@Jacob_Junge]

No, Stonehenge is outside the city of Salisbury, about 40 km from Solsbury Hill..

[@gaylelucas6295]

No its not thats Salisbury plain , Solsbury Hill is were he was living just down the road

[@MrDavidReads]

Yes. This song is totally about a cabbage. :)

[@Chatta-Ortega]

Great song! You need to check out Biko next.

[@dinaghikas7933]

Love this song, love Peter, love Genesis, and I have to say, this is one of those rare band split-ups that worked out to everyone's advantage. Everybody got to go in a better artistic direction, but without the acrimonious falling out of so many other bands. They stayed friends and collaborators, while putting out the best music of their careers.

[@sleestack768]

Mercy Street is a masterpiece

[@ingridfong-daley5899]

Yes! Do Mercy Street--you'll love it!!!!!!!

[@gaylelucas6295]

My favourite, especially now my Dad has Alzhiemers, " in your Daddy's arms again " doesn't recognise us no more

[@Xavier-Denis]

Yesssssssssssssssss It was his first album after leaving The Band Genesis. If I'm not wrong it's on the same album of the song your eyes.

[@musicsansnotes]

This is such an iconic song! He was once the singer of Genesis. 💓

[@redmaynard]

There's also a cover by erasure that's pretty good. But I'm biased, they're my all time favorite 😉

[@kathyjam2482]

I love Erasure!!

[@BeeWhistler]

I can’t imagine it being better than this... and yet, Erasure... so I’m going to have to check that one out! Can’t see not giving that one a listen.

[@sheb77]

Wow! Thank you. I had no idea. ♥️

[@MePeterNicholls]

And of course it’s in 7/4 not the usual 4/4 so 4 plus 3 beats. That’s what it grooves so differently

[@taniaPBear]

Love it! Another great song about going home, that this reminds me of, Leo Sayer's 'Orchard Road'. Tragically underrated masterpiece. Highly recommend.

[@justcallmefred4644]

And maybe "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road?"

[@shellieeyre8758]

It's spelt Salisbury and pronounced Solsbry. It's in Wiltshire (pronounced Wiltshuh!)

[@Sherrodja]

I always enjoy Peter Gabriel's 🎵🎶. Check out the song "Richard Ramirez" by SKYND, Official video (Uncensored). kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5LGqY2wn76Zg7M

[@dougieyou]

"You ask...I deliver"... well Iv'e asked you to react to Sprinsgteen live in NYC doing "Light of Day" and I'm still waiting???? Come on Jay do me and yourself a favor and react to this banger.... Thanks

[@peterzoeftig2513]

Hey Jayvee i'd love you to react to one or two of the following, I'd love to see how you feel. Love your show. Some of these might be less well known to many listeners maybe so might be interesting Murray Head "Say it ain't so" (there are other great songs he has done but this is a good start) Peter Kingsbery "Love in Motion" (ditto) Cock Robin "Just around the corner" Victor Deme "Djon'Maya" Gurumul "Bapa" Bryan Ferry "This is tomorrow" James Morrison and Nelly Furtado "Broken Strings" Elisa Carthy and the wayward band "Hug me like a Mountain" Jefferson Starship "Devils Den" Merry Christmas to everyone and good health and happiness to all

[@williamjamesrapp7356]

You might have noticed by now that VIDEOS in the mid 80's were often WAY OUT THERE. The songs were GREAT but the VIDEOS were like WHAT THEY HECK IS THIS. MTV had just come onto the air in the mid 80's and a lot of songs prior really did not have anything special as far as a VIDEO so there was a lot of testing and trying out and innovation in MUSIC VIDEOS in that ear and you can really see that in PETER GABRIELS songs because he recently had broken up with GENESIS and was forging out on his own and his videos were wild. TODAY MUSIC VIDEOS either portray a story to the song or are them just singing the song but few videos today are like WHAT THEY HECK !!

[@lou6087]

Brilliant reaction again! PLEASE PLEASE BLUE- BREATHE EASY you will lOVE it