THIS WAS FUN!! | Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer (HD version) REACTION!!

[@RastaSaiyaman]

Take in mind, this was all hand animated, no computers to be found anywhere for the simple reason that computer animation didn't exist yet. Peter Gabriel had to sit for eight hours a day as every single frame of the clip had to be done. But Peter Gabriel absolutely LOVED doing stuff like that and he revisited it for the videos for "Big time" and "Steam"

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

Computer animation was around, it just wasn’t good enough to do this stuff. Tron came out in 1982 and featured computer graphics. Sledgehammer came out in 1986.

[@ichmeiner4531]

@@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer yeah, it was good enough to digitally slap text, numbers or reeeeeally rough graphics in, but nowhere near a level that would be needed for that video. And thanks for pointing out how the video was done, I never thought about what a huge pain in the ass this must've been to shoot. Makes it even better.

[@MDK2_Radio]

The video for "Money For Nothing" was made before the video for "Sledgehammer," FWIW.

[@jandvadams]

True to form. This video took about a year to film, and then another year to become a hit. Big gamble. But during the early MTV days, this was the norm. Big budgets on videos. When this was one, MTV was well established and the record companies dumped so much money into it.

[@ichmeiner4531]

@@jandvadams making a video that's so great that MTV would play it nonstop even if the song was just 'meh' (which of course isn't the case here) was a sure way to guarantee a good chunk of sales. And some not only went way overboard, they swam and discovered a new island, like Gabriel 😅

[@mouseshadow5828]

A friend asked me if I had any plans for today. I told her I'm going to listen to music and smoke weed with Mr. Video. She said, "Huh? Is that your neighbor?" I just laughed maniacally as I walked away.

[@imagine1004]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@andyjulia]

Sounds like a good day.

[@carlastanley1138]

Hell yeah!!😊😉🤣

[@missbelled6700]

@@jennyswanson2931 "WHO TF IS LEO?" LOL

[@StephanieStanton]

I'm also part of this crew ❤️ Found my Tribe 💯

[@chrisd7047]

Peter Gabriel is a different kind of cat, man. Enormously talented and a little off his nut in the best possible way creatively.

[@1965spank]

You know he talking about D right?

[@baimun]

As a kid, I knew stuff like this and "Shock the Monkey" before I knew that Peter Gabriel was the singer for Genesis before Phil Collins. So much fun when you go down the rabbit hole of where musicians came from, or their influences!

[@mgordon1100]

The best thing Peter Gabriel did for himself was leaving Genesis. Also, for the music fans too. Genesis was too constricting for Gabriel's energy.

[@jacqueline4514]

That's my favorite part! The connections between the musicians.

[@mgordon1100]

@@gamblebeardsley516 I think Genesis did exactly what they wanted to do without him, and Gabriel had his spirit set free. Think of all the experimentation that wouldn't have been allowed in the confines of the group.

[@gelsol]

@@mgordon1100 What? The last thing they did together was The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway wish is a massive experimental undertaking, are arguably the artistic/experimental apex for all involved.

[@mgordon1100]

@@gelsol Gabriel went in all kinds of directions without them. He traveled a lot and pulled in new things that wouldn't have happened in Genesis.

[@wendyweekendgourmet]

I’m not sure how to properly convey how MINDBLOWING this video was when it came out in the 80s! All over MTV...tons of awards for its innovation. PG actually has a LOT of very visual, cutting edge videos. He’s a real talent!

[@elenamorgan7683]

Listening to this song with my adult ears has brought a whole new meaning to it. 😂

[@CA5124]

I know right !

[@reflectionsbyangele9287]

Hahaha me too

[@macsfe9828]

Same. I was blushing.

[@novembercherry4]

Me too. I always used to watch the video. I had no idea of the message until now. 😂

[@renee176]

Yes, back in the day I would sing it loudly not really thinking about the lyrics. But now, as you said, "listening to it with adult ears", it takes on a whole new type of imagery in my head...lol!😂🤪🤣😜😁😊

[@sunnycalico6643]

This song was featured in a laser light show at Griffith Park back in the 80s. I took my grandparents there for their 50th wedding anniversary. They became rock fans! R.I.P. They were born in 1913, 1916 respectively

[@kathleenwilliams7719]

Yes!!! Please do Shock the Monkey..another kick-ass Gabriel song!

[@liddybird3608]

Yes!

[@Jillyconjem]

Yes!

[@sarlndr]

Yes indeed!

[@tinfoilmagnolia3134]

Games Without Frontiers!

[@moodyclark3218]

Robert Palmer- Simply Irresistible

[@tjtampa214]

Yes, I'll stand in line for this one.

[@windycitykitty]

Addicted to Love while he's at it! Yes, would be great fun to see Mr Video react to these.

[@clash8181]

I frickin hate that song. 😔

[@patricklapointe4979]

Sneaking sally down the alley

[@kimmycook2698]

Yep! I am down for him.

[@lasciethiesing2219]

Yes! The most iconic music video/song of the 80's. Next Peter Gabriel song "In Your Eyes"

[@EJKest2019]

Agreed! I was just about to say In your eyes next!

[@StaciaAmnaber]

I said it too. But not the live version. He should experience the studio version first.

[@lisamariefoye2853]

I walked down the aisle to that song. Great song, lousy marriage. Guess which one is timeless?

[@BgbadWulof]

That's the reason why he's no longer the lead singer of Genesis. He was just to crazy. They couldn't handle it.

[@BestofItMoviedoc]

That’s not entirely true. Gabriel was the one who wanted to reduce the touring and began working on his own music. In 2011, they talked about Phil and Peter back for a reunion tour but Peter felt it was becoming too big of a commitment. He also felt fans would want the hits of the 80s/90s and did better after he left.

[@neighborbruce]

Not true, Gabriel left on his own terms.

[@pjsin9472]

Just in my opinion? Genesis was so much better with him singing. He's so creative and he has an incredible voice

[@KissmygritsTrump]

Well he is dead so what does it matter anyhow? Rip Peter

[@kookaburra586]

@@KissmygritsTrump Get real !!! He's not dead.

[@jamestickle3070]

Sledgehammer one of my favorite songs to blast in the car. Whole song is about Sex. Wants to hit it like a sledgehammer. (Really!) wants to take her on a rollercoaster(the Big Dipper), then on the bumper cars. Bumping. This amusement never ends.

[@beowulf1005]

Yeah. I call it a "I'm gonna put it on you" song.

[@jacqueline4514]

Blasted this song in the car on Cassette all the time!!

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yes! I can’t count the times I’ve blasted this outta my car, house, EVERYWHERE!! Love it!

[@babysluss68]

@Cannabis Dreams and yet as a kid, I never put 2 and 2 together, when I was sweet and innocent

[@phaysed]

Big Time and Solsbury Hill are also good Peter Gabriel songs to check out.

[@MDK2_Radio]

It’s hard to go wrong with any Peter Gabriel video.

[@mctrashpedal]

Agreed! Big Time is the same era as Sledgehammer. Solsbury Hill is an excellent example of his early stuff

[@darrenshanahan1777]

Steam is also a great song

[@CaptainRetroStation]

That's my boy, Peter Gabriel! I named my son after him (Gabriel)! The former frontman for Genesis, I saw Peter live in concert in '93, and it totally blew my mind! This song was one of my go-tos back in my karaoke days! The stop animation for this video was accomplished by the same folks (Aardman Animations) who would later go on to animate the "Wallace and Gromit" adventures!

[@CompelledUsername]

Literally everyone reacts that way to that bass drop. We all know what’s coming before we’ve even heard the rest. Totally masterful.

[@beowulf1005]

"Show me 'round your fruit cage, 'cause I will be your honeybee." Oh... He gonna put it on her

[@evabartlett4599]

Fruit cake

[@beowulf1005]

@@evabartlett4599 Fruit cage. Like what you put around your raspberries in the garden to keep the birds out, but let the pollinators in. Then the next line makes sense, "open up your fruit cage, where the fruit is as sweet as can be."

[@evabartlett4599]

@@beowulf1005 Google the lyrics...I'm right. I wouldn't correct you if I didn't know.

[@MDK2_Radio]

@@evabartlett4599 I've been listening to this song for 35 years. Listen carefully. It's a soft G not a hard K.

[@evabartlett4599]

@@MDK2_Radio I have also been listening to it for that long. It's very simple to Google the lyrics, but here... You could have a steam train If you'd just lay down your tracks You could have an aeroplane flying If you bring your blue sky back All you do is call me I'll be anything you need You could have a big dipper Going up and down, all around the bends You could have a bumper car, bumping This amusement never ends I want to be your sledgehammer Why don't you call my name Oh let me be your sledgehammer This will be my testimony Show me round your fruit cakes 'Cause I will be your honey bee Open up your fruit cakes Where the fruit is as sweet as can be I want to be your sledgehammer Why don't you call my name You'd better call the sledgehammer Put your mind at rest I'm going to be-the sledgehammer This can be my testimony I'm your sledgehammer Let there be no doubt about… Source: LyricFind

[@traciemcdaniel3660]

The beginnings of MTV. All music videos. No reality shows. Just music.

[@jamesgalimo1007]

"Any more Peter Gabriel?" Yeah, he might have one or two more good songs to check out. LOL! Really digging your channel, dog.

[@hampyonce]

Unfortunately, this is factual. "Sledgehammer" is not representative of his catalog.

[@jamesgalimo1007]

@@hampyonce You're kidding, right? Sledgehammer certainly is his biggest, but he's got loads of bangers: Games Without Frontiers, Shock The Monkey, Big Time, Solsbury Hill, Don't Give Up, Digging In The Dirt, Steam, and of course, the immortal "In Your Eyes." And that's just off the top of my head. That doesn't even include his work with Genesis.

[@hampyonce]

No, I wasn't kidding. "Big Time" is similar to "Sledgehammer", in that it is a somewhat funky, upbeat, dance song. The rest of PG's catalog is essentially prog rock, which I love, but doesn't cause me to dance. And yes I've heard all of it. I own most of it. I love half of it. "Sledgehammer" and "Bigtime" are probably my favorites. My favorite drummer plays on "Bigtime". @@jamesgalimo1007

[@otakumagnet8106]

I am a huge fan of his, but the songs most people like, mainstream, aren't his best. IMO. lol

[@secludedmisanthrope6388]

Not going to lie, as a kid I though Billy Joel and Peter Gabriel were the same person...

[@vickieray]

When my kids were little they could be in the other room & when they heard this song come on MTV they would come running!! They would sing and dance in front of the TV but the best part was at the end when he walks out with the lights on him. My girls would walk just like him out of the room ♥️♥️ Great memories!!

[@GroovingPict]

Peter Gabriel was the first singer in Genesis, then when he left Phil Collins moved up from just being drummer to also being lead vocal. The Peter Gabriel-led Genesis was quite different and much more prog-rock than the more pop-rock Phil Collins-led Genesis

[@matthewmccann4511]

If you want more Peter Gabriel, you could do Solsbury Hill, Games without Frontiers and Don't Give Up (duet with Kate Bush)

[@jennyswanson2931]

You know your shit!

[@fil12x]

Shock the monkey, in your eyes, mercy street, steam, sky blue...

[@jennyswanson2931]

My heart going boom, boom, boom 💓💓💓

[@jennyswanson2931]

Digging in the dirt 💓

[@fil12x]

And BIKO!!!! Underrated song

[@corygivan5507]

One of my favorite bass-lines EVER. He's a mad genius.

[@StaciaAmnaber]

Best song in the world: In your Eyes Peter Gabriel. Do studio version. Not live. please

[@BrakRulesAll]

Studio version is great, but the Secret World & Athens live versions are off the chain.

[@bopep1368]

@@BrakRulesAll yeah-go with the live version

[@teedot1186]

I agree. Great song.

[@alexandraaaron9705]

In Your Eyes, Secret World Live Version... There is a 10minute Video!

[@macsfe9828]

Nooo, not studio version! Live Secret World version! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6exZ3d_fLV8gK8

[@mikejohnson-dl7vt]

That star suit should be the Official Camo for our "Space Force"🤣 so refreshing to re-live the 'ol MTV Days(daze) with ya😎🤙

[@sharrongrant6240]

MTV was the reason we had all these great videos

[@sightlessbody6910]

My high school used to play this song over the intercom for a month until they realized what a mistake they made lol

[@leadscouter86]

This video has remained a classic.

[@cheryljackson5659]

YESSSSS! Peter Gabriel's Sledgehammer was one of the sexiest songs out there and the video was super creative. Gabriel was the former lead singer of Genesis before Phil Collins. Still hot and sexy after all these years! Yeah, baby!

[@daveking9393]

Back in the beginning of MTV these guys would all compete for the best videos and get video awards and I think they got several for this

[@MD-1982]

This is one of my all-time favourite tracks (by anyone)

[@climberguy10001]

Dude... this song is a top 10 in my book... really. The horns on that second verse, and the choir kickin in near the end.. the composition is SOLID.. and it get ya moving from the start.. Amazing song and sound.... LOVE IT!! You nailed it... with a sledgehammer!

[@factsdontcareaboutyourfeel9549]

I know it was the MTV era and MTV was still kind of new cuz I was in high school when this was out and you kind of lost thought of the music and you wanted to watch the video so your concentration would be on the visuals and not the audio.

[@BennoWitter]

In the 80s we had videos that were real art, masterpieces, just like this, accompanied by awesome music. Today we have depressed emo chicks with black water coming out of her eyes. And she can't even sing to that garbage that is playing in the background and I wouldn't call music.

[@MsFunnyfeet]

I want my MTV back. The way it used to be when it actually played music videos!!!!! And, yeah! The 80’s and 90’s had fantastic videos! Today can’t even touch them!

[@carlastanley1138]

Definitely agree!!👍😊

[@macsfe9828]

Ok boomer.

[@bethshadid2087]

Amen 💗

[@bethshadid2087]

@@macsfe9828 not boomers.....gen xers 😁

[@MDK2_Radio]

That’s the most visually creative music video ever made, and all with stop motion cinematography. Nothing has surpassed it even though modern CGI makes the job tons easier. I think it took a full month with a big crew to make this.

[@pattylyons9645]

In Your Eyes. Beautiful.

[@stormangelus6638]

This is one of those songs that when it comes on, nobody argues, you turn it up. And you JAM to it! The song freaking slaps and it's a classic! If you want to hear some of his other epic stuff, check out "Shaking the Tree". WORTH IT!

[@franklopez2803]

One of the top ten videos of all time.

[@cougarcountyaddept8001]

Digging in the dirt...all about burying failed relationships... Artistically unmatched...Gabrials GENIOUS. Shake hands is another newer ... Unknown!

[@John_Locke_108]

Amen.

[@kadmiss1750]

Peter Gabriel is the perfect combination of genius and crazy

[@mikedillingham462]

He had the best music videos of the 80s easily. A true talent !

[@shawnadmire5309]

"You can't make a song where every single line is a euphemism for sex!" Peter Gabriel:"Hold my beer."

[@NevynAtAll42]

Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush "Don't give up". I usually tear up with that song as it kept me alive through high school.

[@bitterlakestudios]

Awesome to see how universal this groove is. If you don't start moving when Tony's bass line kicks in, you need to be tested for a lack of soul. Some music is just undeniable. Those who can feel it will feel it. This is one of those songs.

[@BestofItMoviedoc]

It’s the music video that became quintessential during the first 5 years of MTV. It won 9-MTV Video Music Awards. Peter Gabriel had to lay under a glass for 16-hours to shoot fame-by-frame to achieve the stop motion effect. He used it again for the song BIG TIME.

[@DanJackson1977]

This song came out in the 5th year of MTVs existsnce. It was essential viewing in the latter half of the 80s but it wasn't in rotation for 95% of those early years of MTV

[@becks7394]

The innuendo was much more subtle and artful back in the day - I took my husband to a Poison concert and after listening to the lyrics for a few songs, like Unskinny Bop - he was like "Ooooh. OOOHHHH. That's naughty" :D LOL. yeeeah.

[@RastaSaiyaman]

"Like gasoline you wanna pump me, and leave me when you got your fill..."

[@becks7394]

@@RastaSaiyaman hahaha yes. There was also an abundance of cherry pie in the 80's too for some reason! ha :D

[@edgarvanoostrum8450]

I remember being in the US when "Sledgehammer" hit the #1 spot, while at the same time, "I Want Your Sex" by George Michael was banned due to its explicit contents ... Gabriel flew under the radar in the most elegant way possible ... :D

[@becks7394]

@@edgarvanoostrum8450 Sometimes when the air was clear, we could get Utah radio stations down in Arizona. They bleeped out the sex word. lol I want your ..... >.< What's even the point of playing it?!

[@edgarvanoostrum8450]

@@becks7394 True ..! Censorship is so silly ... :D

[@doriwiljt]

I was obsessed with Peter in the 80s. He was the original singer of genesis before Phil Collins (the drummer) took over. I’m team Peter when it comes to Genesis. Peter did some amazing shows in the 80s. Check out the live versions “Games without Frontiers” “ and “In Your Eyes” from that time. Amazing artist

[@cmc8375]

I'm still obsessed with him and his music! And he's always had a place in my personal top 10 of the world's most beautiful men💙 I do love Phil as well though..... always been into drums 💙

[@gweno550]

I don't know if anyone told you. But this video and Thriller are tied for#1 as best and most viewed videos in the 1980s Period!

[@mistyanderson4567]

Love your reaction 😊 sledge hammer is a jammer!

[@theresaperez5222]

In my early 20s I had the biggest crush on this guy. I was also lucky enough to see him in concert in Sydney. He is great live too! :D

[@lolalilolily]

Leo, please have a listen to Kate Bush - she's done a beautiful duet with Peter Gabriel 'Don't give up' but has many more great songs. Her best known is probably 'Wuthering Heights' or 'A woman's work' Edit : If you'd be checking out 'Wuthering heights', do the white dress video, not the red one 🙂

[@ublej]

Can't say you'll like her, but definitely worth reacting to! Question is which version of WH to pick? I'd go with: ''Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights • TopPop'

[@loulou007eddie2]

Running up that Hill is brilliant!

[@indiegirl9882]

Kate Bush is brilliant but I don't think Mr Video is quite ready for that

[@leannedickie]

@@indiegirl9882 Oh, I don't know..?! Be good to see though... Kate Bush is "captivating" to say the least :o) I's say 'Running up that Hill' to start... An cloud buster.

[@collinbeal]

Okay but the red dress video is better. Seconding that you need to check out Wuthering Heights

[@aimeewalters7451]

This song used to be all over MTV back in the 80's! Great tune! Love the sledgehammer 🤪💯🔥

[@letmadora28]

This vídeo won the best mtv vídeo of the 80's . The practical effects Still look awesome.

[@tigerwilliams7723]

I didn't realize how innovative this video was when it first hit MTV. This is a visual masterpiece 👏🏽

[@lorirose5343]

Solsbury Hill another great one.

[@leannedickie]

You'll love this one Leo!

[@stephenanderson7686]

Yeah, Peter Gabriel is one of the Giants. You really can't go wrong with any of his songs.

[@Justamy1973]

The hairs in between Peters eyes (beginning of video) make me want to get my tweezers out😂🤣

[@lindamaemullins5151]

😂😂😂ikr

[@lesscarmel5527]

That song is 34 years old. Can you believe how dope that video is for how old that song is? He is a genius.

[@Oliversarmy1085]

One of the all-time best pop songs and music videos! Do ALL the Peter Gabriel!

[@OZYM1]

I know people have issues with Wikipedia, but: "Sledgehammer" won nine MTV Video Music Awards in 1987, the most awards a single video has won. It ranked at number four on MTV's 100 Greatest Music Videos Ever Made (1999). "Sledgehammer" has also been declared MTV's number one animated video of all time.”

[@lisamariefoye2853]

I had the biggest crush on Peter Gabriel back in the day. He's a weird cat, very artsy, very much does his own thing. He ha been largely a "fringe" artist aside from his stint with Genesis, but this video (hell, the whole album) really put him in the eyes and ears of millions around the world in no time. I am so glad you enjoyed one of my favorite artists from that era! Oh, and I really didn't parse what he meant by "sledgehammer" until you said something. I'm a little dense :-D

[@welllivedlife-desireeg2804]

I think you'll like Peter Gabriel's In your eyes.

[@lesliesylvan]

A truly beautiful and soulful songs

[@beowulf1005]

Such a passionate song. Love the cover by Jeffrey Gaines, too!

[@dmurphy1578]

@@lesliesylvan everyone does. It's amazing

[@diablo4166]

☆LONG LIVE THE 80'S☆

[@ninline2000]

You should check out his song "Shock the Monkey."

[@ruthmeneses5838]

Oh man... Peter Gabriel! The bass tho...

[@jackiepaper6464]

This video was considered state of the art during its time.

[@hippylong]

Simply a great human being. The things he has done for the world leaves me in Awe!

[@moonknight718]

This was THE video back in the day before computer animation. It's not the same kind of video, but check out In Your Eyes. It's his most famous song.

[@jennin504]

Watching you watch dancing chickens while very mildly buzzed is probably the most cheerful thing I will see all day.

[@Happyheretic2308]

Isnt it sweet! Cheery in the best way 😊 Also, how hot was/is Peter Gabriel..??!

[@John_Locke_108]

Digging In The Dirt needs to be in your future.

[@defendedbe7999]

Peter Gabriel peaked on his album "Us," from which this song came, along w/other amazing songs like "In Your Eyes," "Red Rain," "Big Time" and "Don't Give Up" with Kate Bush. Other great songs by him include "Shock The Monkey," "Steam," "Digging In The Dirt" and the soundtrack to THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST.

[@carolmetzler1476]

Love you Leo! I appreciate you mixing things up and being so open minded . You keep things interesting!

[@1nobillyno]

This video was from when I remember what MTV used to be. Some of my other favorite videos from this era were: Dire Straits - Money for Nothing Suzanne Vega - Luka Swing Out Sister - Breakout

[@JKM395]

This is still probably the best video ever made.

[@therunawaykid6523]

It is so creative for the time

[@agentrobtaylor]

at one time of the 80s it was the most money spent on a video. Kudos

[@neoistheone7802]

I find your channel to be unique in what songs you choose to react to. It's refreshing and I enjoy seeing you rock out 🤘 keep it up and enjoy the music!

[@scorpiothegreat1]

Peter Gabriel - Big Time !!!!

[@crystalfreeman6913]

You gotta watch Peter Gabriel ‘in your eyes’ video. The ‘Secret World’ live one

[@mybrainhurts1856]

Next reaction - ANYTHING from Secret World Live!! Full blown performance!

[@ublej]

Violent Femmes - Add it up (w/ lyrics) [not the live version].

[@SF_Bud]

Tons more Peter Gabriel. He was also the lead singer and one of the founders of the band Genesis before he went solo. For banger's try "Big Time" or "Shock the Monkey" next. Peace from SF

[@lindygirl3572]

I love this song. There are so many good ones out there that I have totally forgotten about. Thanks for this 😁

[@21HectorLavoe21]

‘Be careful with this guy. He crazy. He got chickens dancing’😂😂😂🤣

[@laurastorey8562]

Watch his concert Secret World. You'll be mesmerized!!!

[@spadams999]

Absolutely amazing. I agree.

[@brittanyw7546]

It really is awesome 💛

[@timothyweston6087]

Great concert. I had it on VHS. Wore that tape out.

[@macsfe9828]

omg yes! I recommend In Your Eyes from that concert.

[@jenkzkh]

I have always loved this song When he says "I kicked the habit. I she'd my skin. This in the new stuff." He's referring to overcoming heroin and getting clean.

[@lynnhoffmann247]

“In Your Eyes” live from the Secret World tour!! This video won an award. Check your IG messages 🤗

[@rebeccaquinn6925]

Just discovered this song properly a few days ago (only remembered the dancing chickens in the music video lol) and it is without a doubt a masterpiece of a song 🤘❤.

[@carolmetzler1476]

Get your groove on Leo !

[@dudefromtexas425]

Love your reactions bro 🤣🤣🤣

[@jad4680]

hey leo! his 80s pop songs and videos are fun!! but he went on to create some real spiritual beautiful songs as well. real contrasting stuff.thanks leo for reacting to peter gabriel.peace ; )

[@HalfassDIY]

Shaking The Tree !

[@TNT-dp2jq]

You should check out Phil Collins, I Don’t Care Anymore...think you’ll love it.

[@wendymessina4462]

Great song

[@TheHappySpaceman]

Fun fact: This music video was an early mainstream venture Aardman Animations, the company that would become famous years later for _Wallace and Gromit_ and _Chicken Run._ Glad you dug the song and video--it's a classic!

[@Stranglethroat]

yeah, Peter Gabriel is pretty crazy...! But he's a damn genius.

[@Bill_Jones.]

I saw Peter Gabriel in 1982 at the Houston Music Hall. He has a great sense of humor. When the lights went down for the band to come onstage, everyone was cheering and looking stage side, and they came marching through the crowd from the back. Nobody recognized his band members (they all had super long hair) until they lined up onstage and went to take an introductory bow. Peter held on to the hair of the two guys next to him as they bowed and their hair (wigs) stayed in his hands. Finally everyone recognized Tony Levin his great bass player and his guitarist David Rhodes. What a great show that was.

[@shanenolan8252]

Classic love this thanks

[@shirleyhinderliter4900]

The dancing chickens have always been my favorite part.

[@lordvitae]

Nice, hope you checkout more of his stuff, goodtimes

[@russelldooley5705]

This blew my 10 year old mind when it came out. Was fortunate enough to see him live a few years later.

[@carebear4554]

This song always reminded me of slowed down version of "Shotgun" from Jr. Walker and the All Stars. If you want to hear some serious sax playing you should check that one out.

[@plmitch]

IT DOES!!! Shut the front 🚪....

[@sabrinamarkos7099]

Listen to the words. He's a Sledgehammer (whoo hoo 💖). If she lay down those tracks, he'll be a steamtrain. Listening is amazing, but watching this video was the highlight, especially during the time of innovation in videos.

[@GreatGarloo]

In the comments someone mentioned Robert Palmer. If you react to him do his trifecta: Addicted to Love Simply Irresistible I Didn't Mean to Turn You On All three videos have a common element which you'll like.

[@therunawaykid6523]

And a bad case of loving you

[@vannaty7]

Shock the monkey and In your eyes, are my favorite songs by him.