Genesis Live
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Genesis Live is the first live album released by progressive rock group Genesis. The band in fact had no plan at this time to release a live album, but the decision was made on the part of their label, Charisma Records, to release Genesis Live as a budget-priced title to mark time while the band recorded the album Selling England by the Pound in mid-1973. The result became a boon for Genesis' most devoted fans, as this album for the longest time represented the only legitimately released concert recording of the band as led by Peter Gabriel.
The tracks on the album were recorded at De Montfort Hall, Leicester, on the 25th of February, 1973 (except for "Return of the Giant Hogweed," recorded in Manchester on the previous day), when the band was touring in support of their Foxtrot album. There exist early test pressings by Charisma Records of a double LP version of the album which include the epic-length "Supper's Ready", the band's signature live song from this period. Ultimately, the track was omitted and the album was released as a single LP. Despite this, the cover art still depicts a performance of "Supper's Ready". Genesis never officially released a live recording of "Supper's Ready" from the Foxtrot tour, but a recording of the song from the following tour finally made an appearance on the 1998 4-CD boxed set, Genesis Archive 1967-75.
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Track listing
All songs by Tony Banks/Phil Collins/Peter Gabriel/Steve Hackett/Mike Rutherford except "The Knife", by Tony Banks/Peter Gabriel/Anthony Phillips/Mike Rutherford. The second guitar solo in "The Knife" has been adapted by Steve Hackett, and the drum parts differ from the original version, a change probably made by Phil Collins.
- "Watcher Of The Skies" - 8:34
- "Get 'Em Out By Friday" - 9:14
- "The Return Of The Giant Hogweed" - 8:14
- "The Musical Box" - 10:56
- "The Knife" - 9:47
Personnel
- Peter Gabriel: Vocals, Flute, bass drum, tambourine
- Steve Hackett: lead guitar
- Tony Banks: Hammond Organ, mellotron, Hohner pianet, 12-string guitar, backing vocals
- Mike Rutherford: Bass guitar, bass pedals, 12-string guitar, backing vocals
- Phil Collins: Drums, Vocals
Releases
Image:Live Scroll.jpg All releases of Live on Charisma Records in the USA were distributed by Buddah Records.
U.S. LP Releases
- Charisma CAS-1666 (1973): 1st issue with large "Mad Hatter" label.
- Charisma CAS-1666 (1973): 2nd issue with pink scroll label.
- Charisma CAS-1666 (1974): 3rd issue with small "Mad Hatter" label.
- Atlantic 81855-1 (1982): Reissue.