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WATCHER OF THE SKIES - 1972

Genesis

Symphonic Prog


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Songs / Tracks Listing

CD 1 (50:03)
- Sounds of the Seventies (28th January 1972, except * 17th March 1972) :
1. The Return of the Giant Hogweed (7:51)
2. Harold the Barrel (2:57)
3. The Fountain of Salmacis (7:41)
4. Harlequin (2:39) *
- In Concert (11th March 1972) :
5. The Fountain of Salmacis (8:31)
6. Story of Old Henry / The Musical Box (12:26)
7. The Return of the Giant Hogweed (7:58)

CD 2 (53:00)
- Top Gear (9th November 1972) :
1. Twilight Alehouse (7:58)
2. Watcher of the Skies (7:41)
3. Get 'em Out by Friday (8:40)
- POP SHOP TV Broadcast, Brussels, Belgium (20th & 21st March 1972) :
4. The Fountain of Salmacis (7:27)
5. Twilight Alehouse (5:50)
6. The Musical Box (9:39)
7. The Return of the Giant Hogweed (5:45)

Total Time 103:03

Line-up / Musicians

- Peter Gabriel / lead vocals, flute, bass drum, tambourine
- Tony Banks / organ, Mellotron, piano, acoustic 12-string guitar, backing vocals
- Steve Hackett / electric guitar, acoustic 12-string guitar
- Mike Rutherford / acoustic 12-string guitar, bass, bass pedals, backing vocals
- Phil Collins / drums & percussion, backing vocals

- Instrumentation could not be verified at this time. If you have information, please contact the site.

Releases information

Digitally remastered recordings of BBC 'in concert' and radio sessions from 1972, plus 4 tracks from a Belgian TV broadcast.

Format: 2CD
February 17, 2023

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4.27
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Essential: a masterpiece of progressive rock music(45%)
45%
Excellent addition to any prog rock music collection(36%)
36%
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18%
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