Peter Gabriel & Youssou N'Dour - Shaking The Tree

Shaking The Tree featuring Youssou N'Dour.
Available on the album 'Shaking the Tree - 16 Golden Greats'
petergabriel.com/release/shaki...
Released in 1990, Shaking The Tree was a career-spanning overview of Peter’s solo years from that first self-titled album of 1977 up to the 1989 Passion soundtrack with a few curiosities and rarities to grab the ear of the completist. The compilation’s title track, a playful duet between Peter and Senegalese superstar Youssou N’Dour, hadn’t previously appeared on a Gabriel album, just on Youssou’s The Lion album. Here it reappears, albeit it with a new vocal from Peter. Here Comes The Flood, originally from that 1977 debut, is also revisited, this time in a deeply effective (and affecting) piano-and-voice treatment.
Lyrics
Souma Yergon, Sou Nou Yergon, We are shakin' the tree
Souma Yergon, Sou Nou Yergon, We are shakin' the tree
Waiting your time, dreaming of a better life
Waiting your time, you're more than just a wife
You don't want to do what your mother has done
She has done
This is your life, this new life has begun
It's your day - a woman's day
It's your day - a woman's day
Turning the tide, you are on the incoming wave
Turning the tide, you know you are nobody's slave
[ 1989 version - Find your Brothers and sisters ]
[ 1990 version - Find your sisters and brothers ]
Who can hear all the truth in what you say
They can support you when you're on your way
It's your day - a woman's day
It's your day - a woman's day
Souma Yergon, Sou Nou Yergon, We are shakin' the tree
Souma Yergon, Sou Nou Yergon, We are shakin' the tree
Souma Yergon, Sou Nou Yergon, We are shakin' the tree
[ extra lyrics from 1989 12" remix ]
There's nothing to gain when there's nothing to be lost
There's nothing to gain if you stay behind and count the cost
Make the decision that you can be who you can be
You can be
Tasting the fruit come to the Liberty Tree
It's your day - a woman's day
It's your day - a woman's day
[ end of extra lyrics from 12" remix ]
Changing your ways, changing those surrounding you
Changing your ways, more than any man can do
Open your heart, show him the anger and pain, so you heal
Maybe he's looking for his womanly side, let him feel
You had to be so strong
And you do nothing wrong
Nothing wrong at all
We're gonna to break it down
We have to shake it down
Shake it all around
Souma Yergon, Sou Nou Yergon, We are shakin' the tree
Souma Yergon, Sou Nou Yergon, We are shakin' the tree
Souma Yergon, Sou Nou Yergon, We are shakin' the tree

[@lulassong6524]

Peter Gabriel my favourite artist ever. Embraces the world. African voices are the most beautiful voices on the planet and blend perfectly with his own voice.

[@miguelbranquinho7235]

All voices are beautiful, c'mon.

[@mrsvm6221]

He’s my favorite artist,too.

[@brandonmoore7497]

@@mrsvm6221 Peter Gabriel Shaking The Tree is one of my favorite song! Happy New Year's Eve!!!!!

[@bernardwinn1817]

@@miguelbranquinho7235 not all of them, dip 💩

[@leilakeane8781]

My mum adores him xx

[@AlexisDouFlo]

This song is so powerful, it should be known and appreciated worldwide ❤🔥🌎

[@brandonmoore731]

@Alexis DouFlo I agree with you

[@PalaProject]

I couldn't agree more!

[@ammethdiuf3582]

Ba adounay toukki kou melni YOUSSOU N'DOUR si weuyy dou meussa am 🥰😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 cet homme je l'aime tellement 💖❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😭😭😭😞

[@uncleiroh7910]

I was at the concert from Youssou N’Dour yesterday and he sang this song for us women. I love his voice!

[@user-tj9zk4du5b]

NEVER WE WILL HAVE A ANOTHER BEST SINGER LIKE YOUSSOU MAY ALLAH GIVE YOU A LONG LIFE . WE RE PROUD OF YOU

[@RocketCityRocker]

I like how Youssou is higher in the mix here. You can never have enough Youssou!

[@rohanroll]

A voice from the Heaven, if there is one...

[@brandonmoore7497]

@@rohanroll agree

[@smanuel1967]

Who's still watching and loving this in 2021 ❤️

[@brandonmoore7497]

I'm listening to Peter Gabriel Shaking the Tree late March 2021!

[@markallix5279]

I am

[@joaquinruiz2134]

I'm in June 2021🌳💟

[@margaretgerada2050]

Me !! Love it 🥰

[@aminatacamara4349]

Here

[@Tom-gn3yz]

So many good versions of this song. The original is perfect; this is epic & the jungle version takes me back to the 90s watching “jungle2jungle”. Peter Gabriel is the g.o.a.t. 👏🏻

[@brandonmoore7497]

I wanna say Happy early 72nd Birthday to Peter Gabriel! Peter Gabriel we are Shaking The Tree!

[@50Kvful]

Also listen to Bakermat and Gold Fish.

[@xollotlome4186]

A masterpiece from Peter Gabriel, based on Senegal folklore. Great performing of Yousuf Ndour

[@gloriamarshall3921]

It's not folklore... It's Very Real...

[@christopherborger8736]

There is so much I love about this video. To start Peter Gabriel. Second Youssou N’Dour. Third, the beat is infectious and makes you want to dance. Witch leads to the dancing. I love that PG went for it and immortalize in a music video. I can’t dance so I appreciate his joyful dancing along side Youssou. The scenery reminds me of when I was a kid I dreamed I would live in a place as beautiful as where they are. Lastly, PG and the whole thing gives me a “weekend at Bernie’s” vibe that makes me truly happy. I used to watch those movies as a kid. PG, you are amazing and I love being a part of your fandom. It’s fun finding other people as enthusiastic about you and your music as I am.

[@michael_harren]

So much Peter Gabriel back catalog I've yet to discover. I love this one.

[@rodneywilliams2149]

TBD

[@TheJamesAnimations]

+Michael Harren Once you listen to all his major stuff go listen to the "Miss" CD of the Hit & Miss album, then the Ultra Rare Traxx albums (3) tone of interesting stuff on those

[@michael_harren]

Vrotdogi Pronin's Home of Suicide and Depression I'll do it today!

[@mamadoudia6093]

Le grand you la star planétaire le poète

[@dnasty312]

And quite a few versions of this song!

[@kennethphillips2213]

I always played this one as loud as possible while driving. Just a really great song… Also another great tune with the complex stylings of Tony Levin.

[@boraboris2008]

♫ It's your day - a woman's day ♫ - Anthem of Women's Day - Thank you Mr. Gabriel & Mr. N'Dour

[@TheSchemel]

I have never heard this version before. It's amazing!

[@50Kvful]

Enjoy

[@MauFerrusca]

I looooooooooooooove this mix. If the official version was rhythmic as hell, this is just on ANOTHER level.

[@supahdupahplayahmacknumbah1]

What a powerful, uplifting song. Thank GOD for good music. Much love to all of you

[@brandonmoore7497]

@SupahDupahPlayahMackNumbah1 Peter Gabriel Shaking The Tree is one of my favorite song! Happy New Year's Eve!

[@supahdupahplayahmacknumbah1]

@@brandonmoore7497 Happy New Years Eve to you as well!

[@juliogarcia2229]

always a pleasure to see Peter Gabriel performances, I am just over 50 now, I started listening his music since I was 12 or 13....almost my entire life.....by far one of my favorite musicians...not only a fantastic artist but also with a tremendous social consciousness

[@PalaProject]

Totally agree!

[@smackyourfreckle]

Peters pure happiness and devotion to the cause and the power of the meaning in this video makes me really happy and giggly! its always great to see him do well in the world of others less fortunate :D you go Peter!

[@PaulOMalleyDublin20]

When music is a celebration, it can sound like this. It doesn't mean that all has been achieved, we can go somewhere from here.

[@mistyblueeyes4024]

Been discovering a bunch of Peter's songs recently that I haven't heard in the past and so far he hasn't ceased to amaze me. Just keep discovering an incredible song after another (well, no one has written only masterpieces but he has so many songs that just blow you away and fill you with life).

[@50Kvful]

Enjoy

[@50Kvful]

Also listen to Bakermat and Goldfish.

[@PalaProject]

Very nicely said!

[@ecoculturemanufacturing1773]

I loved this when it dropped and still love this! Timeless

[@Auntvicki123]

Its my one and only - favorite - Mother's Day song! I love you in this version, smiling and having fun :) Thanks Peter for writing it!

[@davidjoshuamakaya4704]

God bless his voice low and high Peter Gabriel x Youssou Ndour

[@claresamways9534]

"woman you carry it in your heart.... woman let your new life start! xxxx

[@michelkersebaum3148]

I Love THE original☺️ EVERY DAY SHOULD BE A WOMANS DAY 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@PalaProject]

YES!

[@cheikhdiatta5755]

Quel beau continent le baobab le soleil l'océan Atlantique le lion roi de la forêt les belles femmes aux couleurs d'ébène. Qu'Allah unifie nos cœurs

[@penta2go]

PG insists on the beautiful aspects of Africa. So good.

[@go-goakins1489]

Peter gabriel is great An innovator and started the group genesis when was highschool Who gives 2 cents about his dancing

[@go-goakins1489]

This In reaction to the statement by "pay attention". If like you dancing so much watch a new edition video- this is the great peter Gabriel!!!!👍😎

[@hernanbruno4178]

A great piece of art. Greetings from Argentina.

[@haneawmericzmb3014]

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!!! God bless his voice low and high Peter Gabriel x Youssou Ndour

[@brandonmoore7497]

Happy Belated International Women's Day!!!!We Are Shaking The Tree!!!!

[@bakilacat1]

Beautiful!

[@pacerodi]

The tree of life... Simply beautiful... Woman...

[@ericbeaulieu4843]

Yes

[@curtislowe2775]

love this version with both these incredibly talented musicians.

[@PurenonsenseLove]

I really love this song

[@laminendiaye1099]

youssou Ndour a connu une ouverture international grace a Peter Gabriel

[@nogayediop1659]

surtout ibrahima sylla de syll'art mais aussi il a beaucoup travaillé

[@vivienneclough9556]

love Peter's smile

[@mouhamadahmadbambasarr3119]

Merci le grand Peter Gabriel and Youssou Ndour it IS very good single 1989

[@davidmabatle-makoala337]

Peter gabriel doesn't compromise on his music videos great artist of note.

[@kennewicksheri]

" You had to be so strong And you do nothing wrong Nothing wrong at all We're gonna to break it down We have to shake it down Shake it all around "

[@autotech1mx]

¡Hola Mujer blanca y obiamente sobrealimentada " You had to be so strong And you do nothing wrong Nothing wrong at all aún cuando no tengas que comer, mujer tercermundista... que bueno que sigues sobreviviendo...

[@rseanlapp1729]

Spectacular...Don’t understand a single word, but it leaves me spiritually inspired. The “pure” product of a “true” artist.

[@thewalkingbillboard6377]

souma yeugone sou yeugone means if i knew;if he knew

[@ibrahima6907]

@@thewalkingbillboard6377 Souma yeugone, souniou yeugone* so its, if I knew, if WE knew

[@gloriamarshall3921]

His music is a message for those with eyes to see n ears to hear ❤️‍🔥

[@paulettefrechette26]

Beautiful, merci! thank you for sharing!

[@jamesbueker11]

Me. I love it. Peter is all about the human condition. Go women. He writes anthems; nothing less. Genius. Not to detract from Phil Collins but this is the genius of Genesis. He always was the one who shook the tree lyrically

[@futurematt5]

Blinding track! Love the euphoric build near the end. My favourite artist of the moment!

[@msthfree]

about time....shaking the tree....things have to change....wake up.....things have to change....shake the tree.....

[@wifflagrange]

PG - cool and refreshing as always!! Love it...

[@joelwallenius2877]

This is insanely wonderful. Where can one find more music like this?

[@lorilisk9641]

Research Peter Gabriel's work a lot of his music has this feel.

[@Lisajayneb]

Africa Express

[@joelwallenius2877]

@@Lisajayneb Thanks!7

[@jennasmith181]

Yes!🙌

[@TheChefdahmer]

You can't

[@julianvickery8341]

So much respect for these artist. Thanks forthe upload.

[@eluweniestargazer2570]

March 9th, 2019 Happy International Woman's Day! 🌴🌼🌸🌴 Thank you *SO* much for posting. Peace. ✌

[@carlopetruzziello]

Ennesima opera d'arte... Grazie Peter

[@jaimecarpinteiro6045]

Gabriel is the boss!

[@brandonmoore731]

@Jaime Carpinterio That's right! Peter Gabriel is boss

[@harristonmiller4399]

One of the forgottten protest songs that is characteristics of the genius of Peter Gabriel

[@oscarpiliado]

Nice, beautiful!!!!

[@lekhanyanemaboa9328]

The diamond and Pearl tree is no more and am riveting in my roots 🌻🌲🍃🍃🍁🍂

[@ibrabocarsarr1880]

Feel so happy to listen this song. Thanks a lot you and peter

[@aleargentos]

Muy buen tema, excelente como siempre, congratulations..!!!

[@issandiaye7373]

youssou ndour the best

[@keithfrmcov]

If you are feeling down or fed-up. Play this to a good bareable volume on your hifi, if this does lift you up, your hifi is not loud enough. What a happy feeling song this gives out. Especially when the sun is out.

[@neilcolledge9349]

Very beautiful ❤

[@HandlebarOrionX]

This song gets vetter and better and better and better rhe longer you listen to it. It's so beight and sweet

[@lonewolfgeoff]

nice song, never heard it before :) now i'll never get it outa my head :) nice work mr gabriel :)

[@MSlushalot]

I love the original with both of these wonderful men, but this version is also good! What an outstanding song; ive always loved this Petr Gabriel song since i first listened to the album decades ago. The topic, the singing, Youssou N’Dour. Come through World Music! 🎉👏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@jeanmullen3514]

So beautiful and hopeful!

[@PalaProject]

It sure is!

[@celestem.stephens4189]

Love, love this song. I’m just getting acquainted with the artistry of Peter Gabriel.

[@tethiaAKAtethia]

So beautiful... :-)

[@Davidg1t1]

HeyyyNow! Rocking this in the Ozark boothills 🌻

[@marthagogele9044]

Wonderful

[@jacquelynljohnson8887]

Me ME ME. Love this version! Thank you Peter. God Bless You!!!

[@skydancer1100]

To all the strong women in the world! Unite as one! Happy woman’s day!💞💪

[@patricialima5741]

I love this song!

[@brandonmoore7497]

Peter Gabriel Shaking the Tree is one of my favorite song!

[@guycore5478]

Sweet mix.

[@robinmcdaniel8971]

Thanks Peter💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@marcweiss547]

Great version of a great song

[@the-tree-art]

Super gut, gerne angeschaut.👍🍀

[@theflowerstar68]

Bellissimo video

[@BobbieBees]

Interesting version. The version I'm most familiar with was on the CD "Shaking the Tree: Sixteen Golden Greats"

[@deborahjacob5277]

Beautiful

[@lydiabergmann4521]

Beautiful 🙏❤️

[@curtiscoleman9164]

Have you seen the live concert unbelievable especially the way he walks off into the audience with a suitcase and the band come and get in it

[@ThexBorg]

Africa such a wonderful continent

[@physissassy9622]

[@mactardiouf7249]

I love this song it’s bring me back to my child

[@mactardiouf7249]

Same to me

[@brandonmoore7497]

@@mactardiouf7249Peter Gabriel Shaking The Tree is one of my favorite song 1:22

[@klausgarmin3751]

Thank you

[@jujumulligan43]

Who's still loving this 2022? Eternally excellent song and power in the message!

[@brandonmoore7497]

I'm listening to Peter Gabriel Shaking The Tree late May 2022

[@PalaProject]

YES!

[@fredrikandersson2089]

This is music.

[@1jadejag]

Get me thru the days ahead OeterGabriel I am sending this song out to KamalaHarris first black Asian woman VP in history.. we gotta shake this tree now!

[@serinjoop8606]

Nice Son … You à toujours réussi les duos… c’est un don 🔥 sur ce clip je vois que les anciens de la Medina et de la gueule tapée et les basketteuses de Jaraaf de l'époque

[@iutf69]

Phenomenal 💚💚💚

[@lisabaptiste3716]

I love this song

[@brandonmoore731]

@Lisa Baptiste Peter Gabriel Shaking The Tree is my favorite song

[@adamasy5184]

Very magnifique nice Mélodie

[@babacarsakho2963]

Machalah danga yaague ligueye ndoura wally mbergane law la thiate

[@reci-clarte]

Youssou N'Dour.. voice ! love yu.

[@psibrunojusto]

PG has this amazing energy I love

[@brandonmoore731]

@Bruno Justo Peter Gabriel Shaking The Tree is one of my favorite song

[@crushercathy69]

I like it!!

[@cheikhdiatta5755]

En fait cet immense artiste me rappelle toujours que la vie est beautiful

[@StLProgressive]

Never seen or heard this version before. Such a powerful feminist statement. Love this song so much.

[@jessicar.8333]

Yes!!!! 💙💙💙💙

[@brandonmoore7497]

@@jessicar.8333 Peter Gabriel Shaking The Tree is one of my favorite song

[@StLProgressive]

@@brandonmoore7497 It’s one of his best, that’s for sure.

[@brandonmoore7497]

@@StLProgressive I agree

[@Furfenhunter]

Me too!!!!

[@ladygg7091]

Happy International Women's Day you!!!!! i love this song!!! make me happy mood when i am sad,...

[@ladygg7091]

thank you for expressing this ,... peace ,...

[@brandonmoore7497]

Happy Belated International Women’s Day

[@valentinejaniky9644]

Adore !

[@kiroukouafrique8967]

Waw!!!!!! so nice