katzendogs
(Houston) | | Posted: Dec 18, 2012 - 18:50 | |
the tune itself is a reminder of a life I once lived. at my age I'll take this version. It is 'Live" after all.
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Jelani
(Home of the freak, land of the vague) | | Posted: May 20, 2011 - 07:12 | |
calypsus_1 wrote: You mean this ISN'T George Carlin? |
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PA1749
(Jim Thorpe) | | Posted: May 20, 2011 - 07:11 | |
This is something I rarely say, but this is no where near as good as the studio version. I agree that he AND the band just seem to be going through the motions of an overplayed song. It's just not well done at all. 4 |
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sirdroseph
(Yes) | | Posted: May 20, 2011 - 07:11 | |
Great song; lousy singer.
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Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC) | | Posted: May 20, 2011 - 07:07 | |
jhorton wrote:Horrible version of a GREAT song.
I don't find it altogether "horrible", but it is a pretty dull version. The vocals seem kind of perfunctory or "phoned-in", making the picture on the album cover somewhat appropriate. |
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(former member)
| | Posted: Apr 18, 2011 - 18:11 | |
I get that it's got a hippie mystical feel, and that it's about leaving Genesis, and that was oh-wow-man at the time.
But he sleepwalks through this, and has for decades. It's worse than not playing it, to sing it without heart. The band cranks, though.
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msymmes
(Toronto, CA) | | Posted: Jan 14, 2011 - 15:17 | |
Sounds dynamite live. I like this better than the studio version.
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ubuntourist
(Washington, DC) | | Posted: Nov 12, 2010 - 10:03 | |
I love this song, but I think it suffers a bit from the lack of studio. Still, a demonstration of talent that it sounds as good as it does, live.
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michael_a_k
(Germany) | | Posted: Jul 08, 2010 - 02:04 | |
Hmm. Not sure if I like this version. If only I knew what this reminds me of - Howard Jones? Paul Young?
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peacockangel
(Phoenix) | | Posted: May 05, 2010 - 12:31 | |
love this version  |
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(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas) | | Posted: May 05, 2010 - 12:30 | |
This live version is good for the ears...
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jpstfx28
| | Posted: May 05, 2010 - 12:29 | |
actually pretty big fan of this song, this version hurts it incredibly
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calypsus_1
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Limpopoking
(The Parish of St. Alfonzo) | | Posted: Mar 03, 2010 - 05:13 | |
This song played (in this live version) on it's own... 6
Played in sequence in the album... 7.5
Live... being there... at the concert... resounding 10
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bbryan
(Austin, TX) | | Posted: Mar 03, 2010 - 05:12 | |
Not sure what that track adds to the original. Detracts actually...
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Art_Carnage
(DeepintheheartofTexas) | | Posted: Jan 30, 2010 - 17:56 | |
I despise this song more every time I hear it. Nothing but insipid clap-trap masquerading as music. It's practically a parody of itself.
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Curio
| | Posted: Dec 30, 2009 - 07:17 | |
The phrase "Ho Hum" was invented with Peter Gabriel in mind. Yawn.
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jhorton
| | Posted: Nov 28, 2009 - 22:17 | |
Horrible version of a GREAT song.
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Thistle
(Peg City) | | Posted: Oct 28, 2009 - 12:51 | |
I altered my rating from a 9 down to a 7. I was admittedly caught up in the brilliance of the song itself. While I feel the original is an easy 9 or better I now feel this live version is a little "bloated" and fluffy.
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FluorideFreeMN
(Central Minnesota) | | Posted: Aug 26, 2009 - 11:20 | |
Used to mildly like the studio version, but like it less each time I hear this live version.
This is an easy 2 en route to a 1! |
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fingerpin
(OhiO) | | Posted: Aug 26, 2009 - 10:58 | |
Kill it!  |
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crockydile
(I miss Excelsior!) | | Posted: Aug 26, 2009 - 10:55 | |
billbangert wrote:One of the weaker versions of what very well could be my favorite song of all time. There are some great live versions, especially on DVD.
Agreed. Lousy.  |
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Bridieboo
(Halifax, NS) | | Posted: Jul 25, 2009 - 21:17 | |
I much prefer the version from his 'Plays Live' double CD set. This one sounds rushed.
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HazzeSwede
(Vinyl Land) | | Posted: May 23, 2009 - 08:37 | |
Why is BillG playing Peter some more,past week or so,,no matter it's LIVE !  |
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rabaak
| | Posted: Feb 17, 2009 - 15:17 | |
How about adding some old Genesis when Gabriel was with them. They were one of my favorite bands in the 70's.
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jstrait
| | Posted: Feb 17, 2009 - 15:17 | |
Not only a "2"... Doesn't the band seem miraculously out of harmony??
Yuck, sounds like they're rushing through it with a crappy muzak synthesizer.
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Shesdifferent
(Just visiting this planet this is not my home) | | Posted: Feb 17, 2009 - 15:16 | |
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billbangert
(Cincinnati) | | Posted: Feb 17, 2009 - 15:14 | |
One of the weaker versions of what very well could be my favorite song of all time. There are some great live versions, especially on DVD.
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jagdriver
(Tunin' in from the aptly-named Grass Valley, CA) | | Posted: Feb 17, 2009 - 15:14 | |
bill-1956 wrote:Excellent studio song. A favorite. This live version however, maybe a 2. At best.  |
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pugifat
| | Posted: Dec 16, 2008 - 07:58 | |
Blech! I'll keep the studio version of this masterpiece.
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