Solsbury Hill (Rockpalast TV 1978)

[@meerkat7406]

Among the greatest songs ever. Rave on Peter!! Thanks for the wonderful music.

[@WdawgSmith]

This is an incredible song Not a huge fan of his mostly because of his lip syncing in concerts Not this one But many of his famous clips are just obviously lip synced Edit - after watching this I can see why he does it His album sounds so much better than this Phil Collins doesn’t have to do this All of his stuff is live and sounds amazing

[@Rosangel-fy3mj]

EVER !!!❤❤❤😂

[@royalcrow1900]

God this is beautiful. 40 years later and it's still absolute perfection.

[@TheOneTrueSpLiT]

Ditto, a reminder of times so full of fun, laughter and promise - now seemingly locked away. But not for us, those that can recall and recant such lyrical masterpieces. Watch with a tear in your eye, but be proud, be happy.

[@paulfox5493]

The bloke is a genius

[@indiegemsthatjam3986]

One of the very top shelf guitar teachers on YT (Shut Up & Play) ... doing this lesson ... said it well - "every time you hear this song it sounds brand new"

[@erikmaronde2244]

I saw it live on TV, 17 years old. Still one of my favorite life performances ever.

[@alexsaucedo8032]

My favorite song by him. . I love this jam. Great guitar work too. . A masterpiece of a song here. . This is a great live version here. . I could have this song on repeat 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@2golf786]

A perfect mix of 7/4 and 4/4 rhythm. Difficult to play, extremely creative to write it. A huge compliment to all musicians, and the biggest praise goes to Peter. One of my all-time favorites.

[@TCshore1]

Agree I love how P G voice has aged like a fine wine

[@dougaldhendrick3497]

Not only a killer riff, but very deep and beautiful poetry..

[@PaulRobert474]

He says the song is about his exit from Genesis. Then I look at his name Peter who was the head apostle and Gabriel who was the head Angel. It's hard to get more biblical than that!😂

[@adammclennan2627]

this song makes my heart go bacon, bacon, bacon. I love bacon and this song is second.

[@denali1122]

Hey, I said You can keep my things They've come to take me home 💜

[@DHW448]

We all want to go home. This song takes us there..

[@gflstd5847]

There is no home on this earth.

[@TonyM-c9z]

Good shout ✌✌

[@TonyM-c9z]

A would show a different me 😎✌✌

[@jstone247]

He was so attractive back then. His voice has stood the test of time. Seems like a nice guy too.

[@danzampich3792]

No one knew what they were witnessing at this concert if I could go back in time

[@fontaholic]

As a German I am a bit proud we had that great show format. Peter is Def a Future Artist and so timeless. And a humanist too ❤

[@krollpeter]

Rockpalast was the best platform for bands ever.

[@KC-kh8df]

AND he’s non Illuminati non-cabal non-NWO non-WEF and non-Masonic controlled = NOW THATS A WIN FOR HUMANITY!

[@deankay4434]

The best ever vocalist for any rock & roll, love you Mr. Peter Gabriel! Where have 50 years gone since I saw you in KC at Kemper Arena? Memories on my vinyl!

[@wbaranful]

I’m 76 and just heard this song for the first time today, through Scott Adams, who was moved to tears by it

[@noflooddamage154]

Hello Walter, I’m 29 and I absolutely love this song. I hope I can live to be 76! All the best.

[@sergiob924]

I am 67 years old and I have been listening to this song for 45 years and it is always like the first time and also the ringtone of my cellphone ...

[@buickinvicta288]

watch this version kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZa8on2uobipY7s&ab_channel=PeterGabriel

[@robinwatson4282]

@@sergiob924 I'd like to shake your hand, sir.

[@sergiob924]

@@robinwatson4282 Thanks friend...

[@RastaSaiyaman]

In "the musical box" documentary about Genesis, Peter Gabriel said that he was happy and relieved when he heard the "A trick of the tail" album, as it it showed that the band would be perfectly capable of continuing without him and that Phil was doing a STELLAR job singing. Which is why this song has that lyric of "Today I don't need a replacement, I told them what the smile on my face meant!" It was a big thumbs up to his former band mates "Well done chaps!"

[@jlwilder8436]

Not quite. When he wrote this... Solsbury Hill is an intense, brutally honest and angry song -that's what's so cool about it And the line you just mentioned (at the time that he wrote it) was actually more of a "f*** you" -to his (former) band mates AND anyone saying he couldn't be (what he'd be) without Genesis. He couldn't (not even possibly) sing this song in the last 30 + years the way he wrote it, because he did great (solo) and got over any/all of the stuff he was writing about here. I love how (obviously on the album, not live so much) each verse gets angrier; those feelings are so many decades behind him that this song for a LONG time has been more if a happy/sing-a-long. If there was a "well done mates" it came much later.

[@chrisjohnson9789]

Flip sides of the same coin, perhaps.

[@RastaSaiyaman]

@@jlwilder8436 The angry side of the song was directed to the music critics who wrote him off as a traitor and saboteur. That he had no squabble with his former band mates was proven when Phil Played on "Peter Gabriel III" and how Tony and Mike have since told how Peter showed up at the "A trick of the tail" sessions just to say hello and hear how things were going. As I said before, Peter found the stuff they came up with really good.

[@jlwilder8436]

@@RastaSaiyaman that makes good enough sense to me. I don't know why (over half a year ago) I seemed to make it sound like it was aimed at his former band. Maybe because, in my head, reflecting on the contrast between Peter's unique solo work, and (Phil-led) Genesis' very pop centric stuff that followed, it almost seemed like there had to be some tension in their split... I'm just glad they did split, though, because it seems like they were both best at what they did post Peter's Genesis.

[@trizvanov]

@@jlwilder8436 That's a complete and utter rubbish. He always stayed close to his former band mates (they were friends since post high school days) and this most definitely was not a FU to them. The complete exhaustion from the touring of 1975 and then the difficult birth of his daughter is what was the main cause of him going solo. The lyrics are more about his own doubts about surviving his life outside of the old band. Nothing to do with his old mates. This is like with The Beatles, people come up with all sorts of crazy stories, when in fact the real life is far less dramatic.

[@almarble1]

He looks like a kid! Great this video is available, God bless the internet. Top 50 song of all time.

[@ScottOuellette-p1d]

46 YEARS AGO HE WAS 30 YEARS OLD.

[@Happyal-qt3xs]

I will die by the fact that music was FAR better in the old days

[@ianpritchett103]

Nonsense. Everlong came out 30 years after this.

[@Herblatz]

Everybody says that, including my 93 year old Dad. Think on that a moment. To my dad, this doesn't come close to the magnificence of Tommy Dorsey or Frank Sinatra. To each their own.

[@chaseme9860]

@@Herblatz Nah, there is a consenses from most middle-aged and old people that today's garbage isn't even music.

[@suelaib2017]

@@chaseme9860 You just proved my point. My dad would not enjoy listening to rock music from the '60s and '70s. I know that at one point, he even called it "noise." Every generation prefers the music of their teens to maybe early '20s. Of course the majority of YOUR friends aren't going to like today's music, just as people in their 80s and 90s don't like YOUR music! On the other hand, I believe it is a reflection on the listener if they cannot at least learn to appreciate or respect the music from another generation. It honestly isn't better or worse--just different.

[@chaseme9860]

@@suelaib2017 You didn't prove anything. Actual singing and people playing musical instruments were always a part of every generation until recently. One generation was influenced by the next. Its now people saying words with autotune to electronically created sounds with no generational influence. There is no depth or talent to something artificially created on a PC. True artists from all previous generations are aware of this.

[@andreaphillips7595]

Timeless and classic song. Sounded beautiful in 1977 when I was ten years old. Still beautiful today and I’m 53 years old.

[@JoelJ1]

We're exactly the same age. I feel the same way.

[@seltonk5136]

There is some hardwired gene where everyone our age has to say how old they are when commenting on classic rock

[@daveroberts4086]

Peter The Great Gabriel is something else. He is Outstandingly Brilliantly Talented at anything he does and so original and sometimes so Sad. But Great 👍 ❤🎉😢.

[@allbrt6164]

Anyone in 2024?

[@slydec.1958]

yes, June 17

[@jankakrakovikova5211]

Yes that s me June 27 2024 and Peter is GREAT❤❤❤

[@brianmc0]

Me bro. Right now.

[@MsRafa26]

Ye

[@Stefghostdog]

Yep

[@Jeanemilr-hn7tj]

Ma chanson préférée, Depuis 1977, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤, A La VIE.

[@philharrison5242]

I buried my pet snake to this version of this song. .. Antony the corn snake. 😢 forever hes song

[@thedivineenergy]

*This song makes my heart go boom boom boom!* *It touches me deep inside my soul. 🥰* *Love you Peter! 💗*

[@isaacliftsandcycles]

I imagine you listening to this dad, after an episode of Taxi, eating Sheppards pie and having and pilsner old English. 23 years Dad. I didn't know you very well, but I miss you. I think you'd be proud of me. Life has been so hard, but I still love Jesus and others ❤

[@marshallirving1465]

I remember climbing Solsbury Hill above Batheaston. I was 8 years old in 1975 and it was a special place then. I was sent to boarding school locally at 7 years old and this was a place to escape when on half term break. I'll soon be home' means a lot.

[@christopheramos5351]

I can't help but smile that the construction vest makes him look like he came to the concert straight from work.

[@silas6021]

O my lord, 28-year old Peter Gabriel 💖 such an old spirit in your voice, the deepness, and versatility...

[@MartynCampbell-ib5gr]

My fave performance of this song he gets the verses wrong but just carries on like the pro he is could watch this all day 🌈❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Synthgunner]

Timeless song

[@whitesongs73]

I love the simple acoustics

[@mr.d.4175]

"Grab your things son. I've come to take you home." God telling my son March 25, 2018 it was time to go. RIP, Jason.

[@gavb9816]

RIP Jason

[@jorgevillegas6855]

sad to know your son has passed away but that song is about being in Solsbury Hill a place known forUFOS...he is writing about the experience of being in that mountain waiting for an UFO to come and maybe take him for a ride back home

[@ScottOuellette-p1d]

God only wants yours sons soul because that is were all of God's grace blessings and words are stored. The physical self is just a vessel here on earth and at God's time his time only the vessel is discarded and God takes the soul of his chosen into his blossom 🌸

[@brettallison5753]

After all these years.still a great song that’s lasted the test of time.

[@rpraelsporcupine3112]

You really are something to observe, Peter!

[@RoisinElektra]

Wow thank you Happy new year 2021 to the world Shine bright and beYOUtiful💫❇💞🍀🕯💫🙏☀🐾

[@progqueen5952]

I really love how hard he tries so that the audience has angood time! No matter how old he gets or whatever! His audience is so important to him! Plus he’s a nut! I love that!

[@atlgator1928]

He's 28 here.

[@nickireda]

I'm so impressed with how he mixed up the verses, and realized it, but managed to save it entirely and just roll with it. Gabriel is incredible.

[@davidanderson30]

If he sang it backwards still class

[@marysunflower3666]

I didn't notice that, I would've needed to be an expert !😁

[@davedocherty7189]

Yes if you listen to the studio version,he put the verses backwards, he pulled through it perfectly

[@davidanderson30]

He could sing it backwards and still be a classic 🎉

[@BenMcKnight-y2p]

A wonderful parable for living and being brave. ❤

[@bmorebob6624]

The guy playing the acoustic played that absolutely on point the entire way through and he makes it look so easy but in fact it’s a pretty complicated Travis picking riff that I’m trying to play now, which is what brought me to this video. I can’t quite get it yet but this guy just bangs it out as if it’s nothing. Such an amazing riff and amazing song. Love it!

[@paulhenderson9585]

I’m trying to play it aswell it’s rock hard getting your thumb to travis pick it.this bloke is super talented.but I have hit a few other videos where there’s loads on the stage bluffing it.

[@DougwhiteheadArrayofsolutions]

Guitar player feels the show.

[@Poconobuc]

He’s cheating a bit though - not doing the riff quite the way it is on the record. He’s using a pick - and except at the beginning he’s basically strumming it. I think the original recording was done with a twelve string.

[@douglasniles7579]

@@Poconobuc nope finger picking 1:20

[@mitchagp1]

Tony Levin is one of the greatest

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

I love being able to look at these early performances!

[@lilithuin]

The passage of time makes me sad , it leaves behind it youth and vigour and beauty. We are left with shadows and memories out of time

[@softshepherd1]

Time is the fire in which we burn

[@jasoncamacho4678]

Absolutely Immaculate

[@StephenGutknecht]

Thank you for showing us when you Forked the paths of Genesis, Thanks Peter and All.

[@chrismikkelson4267]

This song never gets old.

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

I love that guitar riff.

[@markandresen1]

He's one of those rare talents whose performances can feel slightly dangerous. I've always liked that in an artist.

[@marksandford1566]

CLASSIC SONG, REAL MUSIC !!

[@Warp75]

Peter was the soul of Genesis. I totally understand why he left in ‘75 What a great human being Thank you Peter 🙏

[@Warp75]

Last October I did the same thing left everything I knew behind. I went through absolute HELL, but I’m here 1st July 2022 the massive gamble has just finally paid off. I went up Solsbury Hill in April on my mountain bike travelled from London to do it.

[@andyMSH700]

@@Warp75 great story...well done for getting to the other side and are now obviously experiencing a bit of heaven.....blessings.

[@Warp75]

@@andyMSH700I’m getting there Andy. Takes time & thank you

[@npanos1]

I was 14!.. Saw you Peter about 10 times after that! ..Your music, values and iconographies surely contributed to made me the man I've become!

[@petrasch.7926]

It's great! a great man.... Peter Gabriel 👍

[@puertecitos6888]

his first solo album was mind blowing.

[@terryhancockroc6560]

Face Melt did it for me. Every song.

[@julylondono4137]

So brilliant, so beautiful, so pure

[@timcannon2217]

such an old spirit in your voice, the deepness, and versatility...

[@HerbalistGuybrush]

*depth

[@marniespeaks]

the most perfect song

[@bodbn]

look at that crowd totally engaged in the moment with the music. Awesome to see.

[@Hilaire_Balrog]

No cell phones

[@jbrinkley9-t1r]

Beautiful voice Peter. Thank you.

[@peachflorals]

I ❤ this song!

[@saranorton223]

I can’t equate this cool punky Peter with the picture of the guy in socks and sandals sometime in the 90s. Love him❤️

[@cessna187]

"It's about being prepared to lose what you have for what you might get ... It's about letting go." -PG I left a big chunk of my life in 2020 and moved on to bigger and better things. This was my soundtrack.

[@cltbrad]

Living parallel lives. Congrats!

[@jeremyledbetter8022]

It’s the most liberating experience you can have….letting go of everything you think you know and have. Love let’s go. No place for fear.

[@Suzz60947]

Making big changes/decisions is difficult...and freedom/less heavy times are a gift. The fear is big. Takes courage. Done the same. Hope you're well today. Great, supportive song 💖

[@CFarnwide]

I begin this process Friday at 7am. I’m excited but also scared to death. This song is helping ease some anxieties.

[@filthymcnastyazz]

I lost a big chunk of my life in 2017. I can't let go. Somethings you will just never forget.

[@disorienteering4889]

Such a beautiful man, then and now.

[@victoriamoore4535]

yes...he is my new boyfriend LOL!

[@stephaniemurray1712]

Beautiful soul! Complete genius!!💚

[@chadhartsees]

Props to whoever did the video transfer or was in charge of storing the tape.

[@DiamorphineDeath]

A perfect song, stands with anything that came out in the 70's

[@gmonkey6523]

energy and natural edge of gabriel is magnetic

[@xavierfranzoia6633]

Young Peter looks like young irish icon Richard Dunne. Amazing. Great song Gabriel is the master!!!

[@zoomby4380]

1977 visit to London when this amazing song was released. I will always remember London when I hear this standout song. Yummiest ❤

[@gmonkey6523]

aged so well. as magical as ever

[@croteauchris1]

❤This can never leave this place.

[@christinelepschy310]

Mag diese Präsentation sehr, muß es immer wieder hören 🥰

[@scottbrockmanvarnado]

How this video does not have more views is completely bonkers. What an absolute gem, this moment and place in time and also the capturing of it. God I love KZbin :) "Watched by empty silhouette Who close their eyes but still can see [different here!] No one taught them etiquette I will show another me"

[@sejtko71]

Super !!!

[@roybarton4577]

Grew up with this Music I will never forget this music

[@TheAwetist802]

The ProgFather as a young man. Superb!! I love the attitude with which he sings this, so soon, still, after leaving Genesis.

[@hunterboat]

Does not get better than this!

[@l-bird]

1978... that was a good year :)

[@oedelumer]

lbird 1954,1974 , 1972,1980, 1990, 1996, 2014 and 2017 are good years

[@cleawox]

to 1981. Too good.

[@mareknowok4403]

11.09.1978

[@niallvan]

lbird year I was born baby!

[@marileneboschofsky1418]

lbird oh yes it was.My son was born

[@nielskjr5432]

I think the best live performance of this song I've seen.

[@nazemm5342]

I still dream of his face with the longer hair...he was such a beauty back then 💕💕❤️😘😘

[@pauljonze]

I was a kid when this song was released, it always takes me back to then and reminds me of all the missed opportunities and twists of fate I’ve encountered in life

[@debbiebird1324]

Know what you are saying Bro.

[@80thtasties85]

comes age - comes wisdom, just lean back and smile :-)))

[@einmensch4040]

Throwing the tambourine in the end ... Could not be there while living in East Berlin.

[@kevinmarr2162]

Holy F..k..... What a performance and a brilliant track 🙏

[@cra4512]

Its all about the music. Thank You Peter Gabriel

[@TheFLOMAN76]

AbsoDAMNlutely!!!

[@freddielee7591]

I love the safety vest! Wonderful song that brings back a flood of memories. Great version.

[@kr0st666]

I was born 1978. I grew up to and love Peter's music till today. He helped trouhgh hard times, never let me his music cold. He's like a priest, healing with his music. I hope that you have still many years, and that I get that that chance to witness you live in Germany some day. Iwould love to invite my mother to a concert of you. Blessings.

[@NowhereMan7]

I like how youre speaking to the imaginary crowd first and then switch to speaking to Peter Gabriel as if hes reading himself. Funny. Dunno if you noticed but the healing properties of music arent unique to just one artist. If hes like a priest then all musicians are like priests. Except priests dont heal anyone, just fiddle with kids but I get your meaning.

[@valentinaotal-pradas5058]

Perfect Version!!✨✨✨✨✨

[@petergabriel7032]

It's indeed a great pleasure for me to have a supportive fan like you. Message me on my hangout email Hangout: [e-mail]

[@tigerlily62]

I remember when this song was on the charts. I just didn’t know who Peter Gabriel was, at the time. Love the guitar work..🥰

[@Moyet]

THIS IS AMAZING! Ich wußte um das Original, aber ich habe es SO noch nie gehört und gesehen!

[@meredithrollo]

PG is The Man! What a Classic! The Best!

[@LuciensMusic]

What a songwriter!!

[@taco2947]

I LOVE the "nutty" face he does at 2:42. HaHA!!! To me, this is the best music can get

[@gianfrancomor4895]

Il più grande di tutti i tempi!!!!!!

[@sergiob924]

Pienamente d'accordo con te...

[@kevinwalsh8483]

One of the first songs I ever heard!!

[@BushnellBookkeeping]

I love him. Concert bucket list. From Florida

[@petergabriel7032]

It's indeed a great pleasure for me to have a supportive fan like you. Message me on my hangout email Hangout: [e-mail]

[@lalitchhabra2857]

Great spirit,great genius,great warrior, God bless you Peter God this is beautiful. 40 years later and it's still absolute perfection.

[@juan-carlostome7127]

Thank you Peter Gabriel, awesome 😎 song, awesome musician.

[@Hubjeep]

It's awesome to see an actual live performance on a TV show.

[@rogerallan4134]

PG a musical genius. Totally unique talent.

[@avandberg]

The best version ever. Rough and genuine.

[@cosmoshfa88savant66]

wow thanks for this post..

[@phillipnewman2670]

I was 4yrs old... time and timelessness now comfort and confound me in equal measure

[@189951]

Everything is there, he is young, cute, almost arrogant by his relaxation, his ease and already a lot of charisma in his interpretation! With time it is like good wine, it improves, improves, always extremely well surrounded with excellent musicians, it has proven to the whole world its immense creative talent, it has known how to survive the times and remains a sure value of music!

[@TiborRoussou]

After all these years, still amazing!

[@shannonnonameinilovecats0]

Beautiful ❤️

[@petergabriel7032]

It's indeed a great pleasure for me to have a supportive fan like you. Message me on my hangout email Hangout: [e-mail]

[@mtjoy747]

I had no idea how old the song was, brilliant!

[@crazyfox9oh]

He was the same age as I am now at the time. So cute! I just wish I could go back in time and bring him here with me. And show all the young people our age a thing or two about real music.