@worldcitizenforever : OK, after that reply, I now know I can't possibly talk any sense into you. All I ask is you use the interwebs and read a bit about Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper and Abbey Road. Read up on Gabriel's recording techniques, then read up on The Beatles recording techniques, 20 years earlier. THEN contact your man Pete and ask HIM how he feels about The Beatles.
@worldcitizenforever : I may be 6 months late here, but I had to respond to your troll comment. I love Peter Gabriel. But even he would admit he isn't fit to trim John Lennon's toenails. No, seriously. You're probably too young to realize that just because a band is incredibly popular doesn't mean they're a sellout. It just means they're fucking incredible.
@nascargas I couldn't freaking agree more! Everytime I hear this song I think it should be a world anthem. Instead of trying to push your political, religious, personal views on everyone else just live as you believe fit and ethical and this world would be a much better place.
@esca8652 Well I don't know about "experimented". Damn near every song he's released since the 80's has some sort of "world" music in it. Mostly African seeing as how he's so involved with humanitarian efforts whenever he's not touring or recording. Plus experimented seems to imply he did it for a while, but it didn't work. I love the long/live versions of In Your Eyes because of all the African drumming and melodies he has in it. He has been very successful with "world music". Go Peter!
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So what the fuck is AngelGabriel singing this pop ballad?!. GREAT QUESTION. PATHETIC PERFORMANCE. WHY WOULD ANY PRODUCER EVER PUT HIM BACK ON THE AIR?
The words still say what John Lennon sang to us for so many years and I finally heard them the first time this year in my awakening. >>>Love the nice low voice of Peter in this one. Truly beautifully done. Peace and Love to your all.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz and what 3rd world shitehole was this in aid of? Give it a rest Gabriel, get back with the guys in Genesis one last time, put the masks on, tell the stories, have a laff....nobody gives a toss about Mandela, Biko, Mumbo jumbo, N'darky etc etc etc.
It is disturbing the level of ignorance that people like you display. On screen is the olympic logo, the description of this performance states that this is at the opening of the Olympics in Torino....Italy.
Apparently some do care as Mandela has been recognized by world leaders for years. Biko's death helped unify the world to fight against apartheid. Your comments represent the type of mind that creates prejudice and hatred. Imagine all the people living life in peace.
I actually saw this performance before I heard any music by Gabriel or Genesis, and I distinctly remember thinking it was an awful rendition performed by a strange old man who tried to cover up his balding head by wearing his swim cap on stage. Now I think it's awesome, being a great fan of both Lennon and Gabriel. Not a very inventive choice of song, though.
It just seems to me they all play Imagine at every possible event. Lennon is a hero to me, and so is Gabriel, so i was thinking it would be great hearing Gabriel interpreting a Lennon song not as commonly covered as Imagine. But of course, there IS a reason "they all play Imagine", it's a beautiful song with lyrics that fit in to almost every possible occasion. I really wonder how I could not like it back in 2006! I guess a teenager of today needs time to learn to fully appreciate his style :)
I know what you mean, man. In 2007, when I first discovered PG/Genesis, I was 12...and god, I thought to myself, all this Phil Collins stuff is interesting, but everything before ATOTT (PG era) is just too weird, it's terrible!!! But I gave it another chance a year later, and now, Peter Gabriel is also one of my "heroes," and Gabriel-era genesis is my favourite band, with prog being my absolute favourite type of music. Amazing what he can do to you. :p
I know exactely what your saying DomV, I was around 13 (in 1980) when I realised that backtracking from 'Duke' etc took me into 'Selling England' and 'The Lamb'. I had heard PG era songs on 'Seconds Out' and then really understood how incredible the Peter era was. Genesis Live 73 is one of my all time favourite albums.
Hohoooh...I have everything from 69-83 studio, but I haven't heard a lot of live stuff besides bootlegs...Someone just recommended Seconds Out to me, and I seriously intend to get both live '73 and Seconds Out.
Good stuff - these are a must!! Particularly Firth of Fifth (Hackett guitar solo) and Suppers Ready (Apoc 9/8 section) on Seconds Out and the whole of the 73 live album. I just love the Music Box and Get Em Out by Friday on the Live album.
Heheh...I am waiting, however, for the remastered versions that are due to come out soon. Apparently the live albums are going to get all kinds of bonus tracks.
he's dressed like he is about to join a hostage rescue team. but it's better than being in a jacket with light bulbs like the time I saw him last! He is the man, so if he wants to dress like a ninja, more power to him i guess. I wonder what he wears at home just lounging around.
I love Peter, his voice didn't do this song justice... maybe I'm so used to John Lennon. Maybe if he'd sung it up higher in his voice? I'm not knocking it, I love it. Just think he should have put more into it. He is a dreamer, that's for sure. Where is this? Anyone know? And yes, I'll join that religion.....
No doubt... He's the greatest living artist!
hellishfucker 1 week ago
Rael Imperial Aerosol kid right there....nuff said
TheCorrectAnswer56 3 weeks ago
uyyyyyyyyyyyyyy temon por peter graciasssssssssss
joseluis2310100 2 months ago
If he makes a cover, then only 100 percent. Wonderful song. Wonderful cover.
Dortmundfanatiker77 3 months ago
I wish I never heard this. My respect for Peter just dropped a couple notches. I'm sure he doesn't care tho. Fucking hippy tripe song.
GuyWithGuitars1 3 months ago
Gooey-Jam need to lern da inglasy. They tried to book Lennon, but they couldn't dig him... UP.
enviousfred 5 months ago
Imagine there's no people, fighting on youtube
mrhenrythehorse 5 months ago 10
@mrhenrythehorse Im. Poss. I. Ble.
tapkae 2 months ago
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bodenseefohlen 1 year ago
fantastic!
punishment 1 year ago
Peter - der grösste
MIKEKLATT1 1 year ago
da kann lennon von Träumen...so grossartig war er nie...was für ein Peter
MIKEKLATT1 1 year ago
@worldcitizenforever : OK, after that reply, I now know I can't possibly talk any sense into you. All I ask is you use the interwebs and read a bit about Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper and Abbey Road. Read up on Gabriel's recording techniques, then read up on The Beatles recording techniques, 20 years earlier. THEN contact your man Pete and ask HIM how he feels about The Beatles.
skrason 1 year ago
@worldcitizenforever : I may be 6 months late here, but I had to respond to your troll comment. I love Peter Gabriel. But even he would admit he isn't fit to trim John Lennon's toenails. No, seriously. You're probably too young to realize that just because a band is incredibly popular doesn't mean they're a sellout. It just means they're fucking incredible.
skrason 1 year ago
This should be a World Anthem. All the Naysayers who just see this a some pop song be damned. You miss the message. You miss a lot.
This is a great rendition...and this is a Stage it should be sung on.
nascargas 1 year ago
@nascargas I couldn't freaking agree more! Everytime I hear this song I think it should be a world anthem. Instead of trying to push your political, religious, personal views on everyone else just live as you believe fit and ethical and this world would be a much better place.
BioPhreak 1 year ago
Great version, but lets leave the mocking of lennon and gabriel to a minimum. Both are great talents and there is no need of comparison between them
mer54gull 1 year ago 19
I find it funny that people say that this is pop ballad and lennon is shit, when Peter Gabriel is mainstream just like the rest of them.
:/
dano555666 1 year ago
@dano555666 I don't know what you're talking about, Peter Gabriel was an outkast in the 80's, he even experimented with World music.
esca8652 1 year ago
@esca8652 Well I don't know about "experimented". Damn near every song he's released since the 80's has some sort of "world" music in it. Mostly African seeing as how he's so involved with humanitarian efforts whenever he's not touring or recording. Plus experimented seems to imply he did it for a while, but it didn't work. I love the long/live versions of In Your Eyes because of all the African drumming and melodies he has in it. He has been very successful with "world music". Go Peter!
BioPhreak 1 year ago
@BioPhreak He's experimented with Industrial. You're right a lot of his stuff after "So" had an increasingly influenced world music appeal to it.
esca8652 1 year ago
I loved peter gabriel's version of Imagine it needs no comparison to John Lenonon's because each version offers something unique from the performer.
multifacetedmage 2 years ago
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So what the fuck is AngelGabriel singing this pop ballad?!. GREAT QUESTION. PATHETIC PERFORMANCE. WHY WOULD ANY PRODUCER EVER PUT HIM BACK ON THE AIR?
guijam94 2 years ago
differant. but peter is so awsome it grows on ya! thanx for the post!
blkmanbat 2 years ago
no he doesn't. He cant sing. He CANT SING. If he could, he would, and the substantial backup vocals would not be needed
guijam94 2 years ago
@guijam94
Awww, come on. Search "Peter Gabriel KC June 18, 2011 Rhythm of the Heat" and tell me the man doesn't still have a strong voice.
chirpieguy 1 month ago
The words still say what John Lennon sang to us for so many years and I finally heard them the first time this year in my awakening. >>>Love the nice low voice of Peter in this one. Truly beautifully done. Peace and Love to your all.
nancyl2 2 years ago
Neil Young's version is better ...
kozseluham 2 years ago
Grande pezzo, Grande interprete!
venusio2005 2 years ago
Great performance by Mr. Gabriel.
Cimbarius 2 years ago 3
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Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz and what 3rd world shitehole was this in aid of? Give it a rest Gabriel, get back with the guys in Genesis one last time, put the masks on, tell the stories, have a laff....nobody gives a toss about Mandela, Biko, Mumbo jumbo, N'darky etc etc etc.
JpMwell 3 years ago
It is disturbing the level of ignorance that people like you display. On screen is the olympic logo, the description of this performance states that this is at the opening of the Olympics in Torino....Italy.
Apparently some do care as Mandela has been recognized by world leaders for years. Biko's death helped unify the world to fight against apartheid. Your comments represent the type of mind that creates prejudice and hatred. Imagine all the people living life in peace.
murrayp3361 3 years ago 11
"Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz and what 3rd world shitehole was this in aid of?"
Uhmmm, Italy.
EuchridEucrow1 3 years ago 2
Good version I think. Amusing to see David Rhodes miming with Levin's bass ;o)
tuftynuts 3 years ago
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Imagine without possessions. Joke one of the richest men in the world when he wrote this song!
Lennon the white bois master mind prophet philosopher the music expert. The god.
Dont critic this honky!
Imagine not getting any thumbs down!
Haha
White power honkys keep dreaming!
dalihendrix 3 years ago
thats why he said imagine fool
Heeey333 2 years ago
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Every white boi worth there weight in white, are Beatle brain.
Even Gabriel, pathetic disgusting.
Cant trust any white bois
All honky at pride.
White power.
dalihendrix 3 years ago
I actually saw this performance before I heard any music by Gabriel or Genesis, and I distinctly remember thinking it was an awful rendition performed by a strange old man who tried to cover up his balding head by wearing his swim cap on stage. Now I think it's awesome, being a great fan of both Lennon and Gabriel. Not a very inventive choice of song, though.
musicisalright 3 years ago 3
What - not a very inventive choice of song??? It's a great choice as this was done during the Olympics. Perfect song for the cicrcumstances.
ThirdEngr 3 years ago 4
It just seems to me they all play Imagine at every possible event. Lennon is a hero to me, and so is Gabriel, so i was thinking it would be great hearing Gabriel interpreting a Lennon song not as commonly covered as Imagine. But of course, there IS a reason "they all play Imagine", it's a beautiful song with lyrics that fit in to almost every possible occasion. I really wonder how I could not like it back in 2006! I guess a teenager of today needs time to learn to fully appreciate his style :)
musicisalright 3 years ago 3
I know what you mean, man. In 2007, when I first discovered PG/Genesis, I was 12...and god, I thought to myself, all this Phil Collins stuff is interesting, but everything before ATOTT (PG era) is just too weird, it's terrible!!! But I gave it another chance a year later, and now, Peter Gabriel is also one of my "heroes," and Gabriel-era genesis is my favourite band, with prog being my absolute favourite type of music. Amazing what he can do to you. :p
DomValela 2 years ago 5
I know exactely what your saying DomV, I was around 13 (in 1980) when I realised that backtracking from 'Duke' etc took me into 'Selling England' and 'The Lamb'. I had heard PG era songs on 'Seconds Out' and then really understood how incredible the Peter era was. Genesis Live 73 is one of my all time favourite albums.
raelarise 2 years ago
Hohoooh...I have everything from 69-83 studio, but I haven't heard a lot of live stuff besides bootlegs...Someone just recommended Seconds Out to me, and I seriously intend to get both live '73 and Seconds Out.
DomValela 2 years ago
Good stuff - these are a must!! Particularly Firth of Fifth (Hackett guitar solo) and Suppers Ready (Apoc 9/8 section) on Seconds Out and the whole of the 73 live album. I just love the Music Box and Get Em Out by Friday on the Live album.
raelarise 2 years ago
Heheh...I am waiting, however, for the remastered versions that are due to come out soon. Apparently the live albums are going to get all kinds of bonus tracks.
DomValela 2 years ago
there is a genesis museum site that has some great downlodable concerts.
matlar21 2 years ago
Are you talking about "The Movement?"....what is the url? That sounds really cool.
DomValela 2 years ago
he's dressed like he is about to join a hostage rescue team. but it's better than being in a jacket with light bulbs like the time I saw him last! He is the man, so if he wants to dress like a ninja, more power to him i guess. I wonder what he wears at home just lounging around.
brucefetter 3 years ago 2
I love Peter, his voice didn't do this song justice... maybe I'm so used to John Lennon. Maybe if he'd sung it up higher in his voice? I'm not knocking it, I love it. Just think he should have put more into it. He is a dreamer, that's for sure. Where is this? Anyone know? And yes, I'll join that religion.....
MiKriya 3 years ago
yeah, not his best
brucefetter 3 years ago
I'm going to start a religion based on the songs of Peter Gabriel and John Lennon!
Anyone care to join? :-)
ldixon11 3 years ago 4
funny, and you use their lyrics as your scriptures, and you end up using "we do what we're told" and "shock the monkey" as your key texts.
brucefetter 3 years ago
Bloody hell - he looks like Ming the Merciless here!
gazzo45 3 years ago
Esplèndida versió! Gràcies per compartir-la.
mercejp 3 years ago
GOD!!!!
lia49 3 years ago
LOVE THIS SONG!!!
Peter made it GREAT!!!
ChagrinGauthier 3 years ago