Mike Rutherford - Moonshine

[mediterraneanqueen]

Yes yes, completely agree!

[borg69]

I sat next to Mike in the Fox in Atlanta prior to the Duke show. We talked for a little. All the guys in Genesis are great guys.

[dpcealla]

Rutherford at his best. Smallcreep's day is definitely one of of the best progressive rock albuns of the 70's. Now, what I don't understand is how come such talented musician writing some comercial crap music from the 80's on..

[saketorasan]

MIKE RUTHERFORD／Moonshine

スティーヴ・ハケットが抜けた時も、スタジオ録音なら問題無いと­マイクは言ってのけた…。

[neutrondust]

GREAT ALBUM

[dogmeover]

I agree please post more of small creeps day what a great album. Where can I get a cd?

[hansolo989]

1:56 he looks like Jesus!

[gazzo45]

I bought this album when it was first released and to be honest, I think it blows 'Duke' out of the water. There's some great stuff on it.

[arweiss100]

Iggy, thanks for this..and don't forget, Mike is also a wonderful songwriter and conceptual artist..as "Smallcreeps Day", this song, and so many great solo works & with Genesis have showcased! The coolest bassist ever! rockin' his phenomenal Shergoold doubleneck bass!

[skintrade]

So chilled, this song sounds brilliant on your earfones when you stride into town

[macsnafu]

Really liked Smallcreep's Day--much better than Acting Very Strange (although I have that album, too). My favorite song would have to be Romani, but they're all good on this album.

[quotal]

Si bien este no es uno de los temas que mas me gustan para mi, Mike Rutherford es uno de los mejores artistas que tiene el rock progresivo ingles. Su aporte a Genesis y Mike and Mechanics fue fabuloso. Es un gran autor, guitarrista y bajista, lo admiro muchisimo. Recomiendo escuchar Snowman (con Genesis), The living years y At the end of the day. Es un genio total.

[quotal]

Si bien ese no es uno de los temas que mas me gustan para mi, Mike Rutherford es uno de los mejores artistas que tiene el rock progresivo ingles. Su aporte a Genesis y Mike and Mechanics fue fabuloso. Es un gran autor, guitarrista y bajista, lo admiro muchisimo. Recomiendo escuchar Snowman (con Genesis), The living years y At the end of the day. Es un genio total.

[trippucchio]

does anyone have the remixed version of this song which mike released as a single in the US? thanks

[trippucchio]

does anyone have the remixed version of this song which mike released as a single in the US? thanks

[skintrade]

A Masterpeice here, two thumbs up IggyNapster!

[skintrade]

This is a masterpeice, with the trademark rutherford bass throb

[gordon777777]

You would think that after this album, his first, that Mike's second album would have been equally good or better, but it's not. Of his 2 solo albums, this is the better one BY FAR. Mike should have kept this singer, Noel McCalla for the second album.

Even apart from the singing, the songs on this album are just much better than the second album.

[Sparrowhawk1161]

This is the Best Rutherford Solo album...to bad he didn't think so at the time. He really put a lot of effort into this and it really "shined". It really showed how much of an influence the progressive side of Genisis Rutherford was responsible for. You listen to this and you can really SEE what he did for Genisis! Rutherford Forever!

[IggyNapster]

Thanks again, everyone, for all the nice comments - thank you for forgiving me on my timing mistakes; I was really worried I'd get ridiculed for it. I'm so happy to see other Rutherford lovers out there! And I'm also sorry I didn't get around to the comments till now; I just finished the school year (I teach), and I'm moving... and getting married this summer! Whoo-hooo! :D

[hubiex]

"every road" "overnight job" the list goes on.This album is great ! Anthony Phillips on keyboards! It's much more listenable than "Duke", though i love "heathaze". I like how Mike ends "moonshine" with bass pedals a-blazin.

[kingcrimson234]

for the record, i'm pretty sure rutherford collins are bi. i know they're both married to women, but there are a hell of a lot of pics of them where it's hard to deny it sure looks that way.

[skintrade]

Great song matey!

[metallica67]

A very good video. And the picture of Phil, Kate and Mike mentioned by puroresu2 is new to me, even though I have tons of Genesis pics.

[klct2006]

The singer sounds like Bobby Kimball (from Toto), on some of his words.

[aghoeing]

@klct2006 It's Noel McCalla from Manfred Mann I think

[arweiss100]

@klct2006 That's the incredible Noel McCalla from South Africa on vocals. Great singer!

[arweiss100]

@klct2006 That's the incredible Noel McCalla from London on vocals. Great singer!

[abc123gpl]

Thanks !

I like it.

i,ve found it because i play Bass and Guitar too and Singin also. And i have looked for an Doubleneck. So i remembered Mikes Shergold. Now im here :)

[Wakinshaw]

A funny song :) Basically it's minimalistic number (bass pedal, guitar, drums), but Noel McCalla's incredible voice makes it stunning.

[00Dono]

Watched your slide show this evening.

I thought it was very nice !

You did a good job !

Marc Dono

[Morgena1]

I got the CD too and will keep it! like Mikes old stuff its much better than most of the commercial songs

[albaus]

Smallcreeps day is no less than one my favorites GENESIS albuns,the best solo project from the band,,wonderfull

[papmjny]

and also...brilliant Genesis left over material - - but listen to Noel McCalla - Oh My Dr

[papmjny]

hello - I bought smallcreep as vinyl 1982 in Finland (I live there yes) as a cut out at 3 Finnish Marks. It was about quarter pound /40 cents at that time.

[MisterQuebec]

Why is not the whole album on Youtube???

[lekezenman]

If you owe the ability to Look Tru Young Mike you would have seen , he was a like a thin willow tree working his bass-skills for Genesis he's been in for Years, while Peter was the locomotive of the band!

I am so glad this Mike Rutherford got higher and to the highest of Himself!

Take that !

The once-willow worked himself out to become the MAN he IS!

B

[yes278]

yesrush-I purchased this CD from Steve Hackets website in January.$8.00 american with a $3.00 shipping fee.Best $11.00 I ever spent

[obsidiansands1]

Always thought Mike's material on "Duke" was weaker than usual, and certainly not as strong as Tony's (esp. "Cul-De-Sac" & "Duchess") or Phil's (esp. "Please Don't Ask") ... then I heard Smallcreep's Day, which I think is a complete underated masterwork, and went "oh... that's why."

[calvarychapelhh]

I wonder why there's no live footage of this tremendous album?

[floydgenesisnut]

Mike didn't tour to support the album as he was busy recording and touring with Genesis for Duke. When Smallcreep's Day was released in the US in 1980 on a small label called Passport Records, it charted in the lower half of the Billboard 200. It also reversed the sides of the UK edition. The Smallcreep's Day Suite was on Side 2 whilst the individual songs were on Side 1 (I think the US tracklisting works better IMHO).

[mnaran]

@floydgenesisnut I worked for Passport/Jem Records in as an intern in New Jersey in 1983 in the fulfillment area. I remember we ended up dumping the remaining 6,000 copies as cut-outs to retailers for a buck a piece. I think they sold on the street for $2.99 when it went out of print here. It was a horribly underrated album that just came out at the wrong time. Jem went out of business in 1989. At least Virgin kept it in the catalog and Caroline in the US have kept it alive.

[puroresu2]

Wow wow at 2:03! I always wondered if there was a Genesis/Kate Bush meeting. Awesome pic; where'd you find it??

[topspeedmartin]

THANKS FOR POSTING THIS GREAT SONG.

[mybadgtp]

Thanks for posting, this song rocks love the beat, What album is this from?

[Wakinshaw]

Smallcreep's Day (1980), vocals done by the great Noel McCalla

[arank1rs]

Sings like David Paton from Alan Parsons.

[composer333]

His debut album from 1980 "Smallcreep's Day"

[JettMoonwing]

"Rock it like Rutherford!"

Alright! :D

[skincauldron]

Smallcreep's Day... Best Genesis solo album with the exception of Peter Gabriel 3. Nobody used bass pedals like Rutherford.

[Forsure3333]

Sounds very much like Deep In The Motherload.

[scrabblecatluver]

I agree with nintendo64isking -- more Smallcreeps Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nintendo64isking]

could you please add more songs from "small creeps day". luv it to bits.

[IggyNapster]

I could probably do that sometime... *scratches chin in deep contemplation*

So glad to see that others like Smallcreep's Day, too! Yippie! You have great taste (and N64 is awesome, too! :D)

[daiedwards]

This takes me back. Yes, 'Smallcreep's Day' was an excellent album. More 'Genesis' than Genesis were at that time (or have been since).

[tiny789]

@IggyNapster how about Between the Tick & the Tock not heard this for years

great song

[gigidrummer]

Molto bello questo album , il primo di M R ,

...bei ricordi di gioventu!

:-)

[anthonyvalentinepl]

It's amazing, thanks Mike ! :)

[jobaecker]

Out of the thousands of CD's I own...this has always been one of my top 5. Absolutely incredible record with fantastic musicians -- including Simon Phillips on drums.

[skintrade]

love the bass pulse on this

[IggyNapster]

Ohhhh, yes, as do I!

Well, heck, to me the general pulse on the whole song is absolutely captivating! ^_^

[Forsure3333]

Listen to this song with headphones laying on your back. It's a fantastic feeling.

[IggyNapster]

AMEN! It's so great to listen to this with headsets on, whether it's relaxing or dashing about town or driving in your car... SUCH a wonderful feeling!

I am so pleased that others out here feel the same way I do! Yippie!! :D

[skintrade]

You're right!

[calvarychapelhh]

Bass pedals

[Forsure3333]

That song makes me think of Deep in the Motherload (ATTWT).

[Forsure3333]

Mike's trademark.

[trevizons]

Very strong and nice material from Mike, it's got that very special and unique Genesis sound which makes it quite relevant for the old Genesis fans, he expands very well that prog sound with the new era, By the way Mike, could you hire Tony and Steve for you next record, in case it happens, it would be the perfect combination in your wonderful work !

[wwkwi08]

Mike is a good basist ! and good rhythm guitarist , he is not very good at lead guitars and especially lead guitars for progressive related music is demanding , he is not underated as GENESIS are one of most selling bands ... He is not a lead guitarist..end of story! DAVID GIMOUR; ALEX LIFESON ;STEVE ROTHERY ; STEVE HOW ; STEVE LUKATHER are the greatest!

[williamdantzer]

great record. You do not happen to have between the tick and the tock also?

[IggyNapster]

Yes, indeed! That is a glorious song. I was fortunate to find it in mp3 form, so I do have it... :)

Glad to see someone else enjoys SD! :D