A superb soundboard quality version of this seldom-played-live classic from the W & W tour.
I’m guessing Los Endos will be playing in the background during the grand finale 
Very cool!🎇
Display MoreThere's a few song writing contributions on Genesis albums from ex-members or people around Genesis. John Hackett had his little share of Get 'em out by Friday as well as Cuckoo Cocoon. Anthony Phillips wrote the basics of The Musical Box and Twilight Alehouse, both songs being recorded after he was no longer a member of Genesis. Mick Barnard also had his tiny share of The Musical Box. Peter Gabriel wrote the lyrics of Los Endos. And finally, Chester Thompson is credited for the Drum Duet.
Besides the Turn It On Again medley, they also performed that Supremes' song in the solo medley since Phil covered it. And in the early days they had a number of cover versions in their set lists. For the sake of mentioning it: the bootleg demos from Selling England feature them jamming 'You Really Got Me' and 'The Last Time'; and, let's not forget about Peter's regular introduction to Supper's Ready which featured a short whistled version of some folk song, I can't recall its name.
The Lamb has a number of quotations and references: The Drifters' 'On Broadway', 'Raindrops keep falling on my head', 'It's only rock'n'roll but I like it', 'Broadway Melody of 1923', 'In The Mood' (referenced in the lyrics); and indeed the story mentions "subterranean homesick dues" Rael won't have to pay.
But yea. Basically all this rather confirms your statement. Genesis never made cover versions in the real meaning.
As for guest musicians, well, David Thomas sang on FGTR, Arthur Greenslade arranged the brass and violins, and John Anthony had his moment in The Knife. And there's still that live version of Your Own Special Way with that Australian string orchestra. And those two little boys singing "We will rock you rock you little snake"...
On “In the Cage” I’ve always thought that the line “My little runaway” followed by Tony’s brief keyboard solo was a nod to the Del Shannon song, which features that line followed by an organ solo.
To be honest the Duke tour is not my favorite setlist, but I love the album Duke. I’m sure it will be a great show.
Oh, how I love the 1982 tour! The Copenhagen show was just posted on YouTube a few days ago.
Courtesy of SiriusXM Deep Tracks on my car radio today ☺️
Close to the Edge: I really can’t stand the jumpy, disjointed jazz rock stuff that begins about a minute into the song. Definitely not my cup of tea. Same reason I’m not a big fan of the end of Dance on a Volcano and the middle section of Robbery, Assault and Battery.
Ashes Are Burning by Renaissance.
Even better was when their manager informs them that the Boston gig was canceled; he, of course, wrongly reassures them that Boston is “not a college town”.
Yes, another classic line! 😂
True, though I must admit the emphasis on Philly reminds me of the part in the movie Spinal Tap when things are beginning to fall apart for the band and they hang their hat on Philadelphia: “Now Philly, there’s a real rock and roll town” 😂
I realized that I forgot to update upcoming shows recently.
Over the past 10 days, I have seen The Musical Box, Kraftwerk 3D (which was truly excellent), and, just last night, Tears For Fears. They are now off to the UK for their tour there after tonight.
If you are a fan of the band (TFF, that is), do yourself a favor and see this show - it was outstanding! The new album is a bit mellow, but still very good. Along with the new album, the album that got the 2nd-most songs on the setlist was their debut album, “The Hurting”! This was a bit of a surprise, but a very good one; I like their debut album almost every bit as much as their more-famous “Songs From The Big Chair”. Also, their light show was stunning! So, again, if you’re in the UK and you like them, do yourself a favor and catch a show.
My favorite TFF album is the Seeds of Love. It’s one of those rare albums that doesn’t have a single song I feel the need to skip over to the next song.
Preferably though, they'll dedicate the entire first half of the show to Smallcreep's Day in its entirety
One can dream . . . .
So which Genesis songs will they cover?
I’d be really surprised if it’s any “older” stuff. My guess: Follow You, Follow Me; I Can’t Dance; (any maybe Land of Confusion?).
Another classic from Neil Young. He wrote this song for Lynyrd Skynyrd as a peace offering after they became royally pissed at him over his songs Southern Man and Alabama. He intended to give it to them with the hopes they’d record it, but those hopes were dashed when most of the band died in a plane crash.
Love Harvest, start to finish. Fantastic album.
The making of Home by the Sea
Accusing Steve of milking the cash cow is quite retarded - just my humble opinion.
I’m not clear on how branding someone else’s opinion as “retarded” falls into the category of being “humble,” but I’ll accept the criticism that my statement could have been more clear (and more nuanced). I don’t mean to suggest that Steve does these shows simply for the money. At the same time, I think it’s a bit naive to think it’s not at all about the money. I think he’s found a sweet spot where he gets the best of both worlds.
While as I said earlier I don't much like these Genesis shows I echo the above sentiment. He's clearly settled into a fruitful live pattern and with the various anniversaries this decade he'll see out the 20s and probably retire. There won't be any further pure solo tours in my view.
Cash, cash, cash can do anything well.
