What does today's song even mean? I had no clue back in 1982 and don't have much of an idea in 2012 some 30 years later. With the horn section of Earth, Wind, and Fire backing the group, here is Genesis with their 1982 hit "Paperlate"...
Today's video is from the song that was the first top 10 hit by the group with the same name as the first book of The Bible. From 1983, here is the song by Genesis in which my friend's little brother at the time thought the lyrics were "It's just a shame, this song." It's not this song, it's "That's All" from Genesis...
"That's All" Single by Genesis from the album Genesis B-side "Second Home by the Sea" Released October 31, 1983 Format 7", 12" Recorded 1983 Genre Pop rock Length 4:23 Label Atlantic, Virgin, Vertigo Writer(s) Phil Collins, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford Producer Genesis, Hugh Padgham
Today's title track from the album of the same name in 1986 was the band's only #1 hit to date. Featuring some wacky antics and some old, old looking video cameras in the video. It's Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks better known as the band Genesis. Phil wearing his favorite trench coat singing into drumsticks while sporting some of the worst 80's hair - here is Genesis with "Invisible Touch"...
"Invisible Touch" Single by Genesis from the album Invisible Touch B-side The Last Domino Released May 19, 1986 Format Compact Disc Recorded 1985 Genre Pop rock, New Wave Length 3:27 Label Atlantic Records Vertigo Records Producer Genesis, Hugh Padgham
Today's featured video was a long song back in 1987 and not really one of my favorite Genesis songs, but an ok track in my book nonetheless... back at the peak of their popularity (arguably), here is "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight"...
"Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" Single by Genesis from the album Invisible Touch Released March 1987 Format 7", 12" Recorded The Farm, Surrey; 1985- 1986 Genre Progressive rock Length 8:50 (studio version) 4:32 (radio edit) 11:46 (12" mix) Label Atlantic (U.S.) Virgin (UK) - GENS 4 Producer Genesis, Hugh Padgham
When I think of presidents in music videos, I of course think of this Genesis video with Ronald and Nancy Reagan in it... "Land Of Confusion"
“Land of Confusion”
Single by Genesis from the album Invisible Touch Released October 1986 (1986-10) November 1986 (1986-11) Format US: 7", UK: 7", 12" Recorded The Farm, Surrey; 1985 – 1986 Genre Rock Length 4:45 Label Atlantic Virgin - GENS 3 Writer(s) Music: Genesis Lyrics: Mike Rutherford Producer Genesis Hugh Padgham
Chart (1986/87) Peak position U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #11 U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #4 UK Singles Chart #14
If you grew up during the 80's and still have a soft spot in your heart for mullets, leg warmers, Pacman, and you still remember who you had a crush on whenever you hear REO Speedwagon's "Can't Fight This Feeling," then I hope you get some enjoyment here as we blast through the world of music videos, tv shows, sports, cartoons, and movie clips from the 1980's.
