Genesis had a good run of hit singles after the release of 'We can't dance', their last album with Phil Collins. The album was a far cry from their experimental-folkrock-psych beginnings, sounding more poppier than they ever had.
'Jesus he knows me' was the fourth single from the album, a satire of televangelism as performed by people like Jimmy Swaggart, Robert Tilton and Jim Bakker. It was a hit in most countries where it was released, peaking at number 20 in the UK, number 23 in the USA and number 11 in the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 5900
Found: Record fair, Utrecht, April 14, 2018
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Jesus he knows me' / 'Hearts on fire'
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Monday, 16 April 2018
Thursday, 25 March 2010
Throwing it all away - Genesis
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The sleeve uses an adaptation of the Tidyman logo from the Keep Britain Tidy Group.
My collection: 7" single no. 4702
Found: Velvet Vinyl Outlet, March 13, 2010
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Throwing it all away' / 'I'd rather be you'
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Hold on my heart - Genesis
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The single reached number 16 in the UK singles chart and number 12 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. In the Dutch Top 40, 'Hold on my heart' reached number 11.
My collection: 7" single no. 2278
Found: May 6, 1995
Cost: 3 guilders
Tracks: 'Hold on my heart' / 'Way of the world'
Sunday, 7 March 2010
No son of mine - Genesis
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The track is notable for a distinctive sound heard during the intro and before the second verse. Referred to by the band as 'elephantus', the sound was created by Tony Banks recording Mike Rutherford's guitar with a sampler and then playing three notes on the bottom register of the keyboard, greatly lowering the pitch. The single relaunched Genesis' career after four years absence from the charts, peaking at number 6 in the UK singles chart and number 8 in the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 1547
Found: Melody Maker, Den Haag, November 2, 1991
Cost: 6 guilders
Tracks: 'No son of mine' / 'Living forever'
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
In too deep - Genesis
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The single peaked at number 19 in the UK singles chart and number 3 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
My collection: 7" single no. 3241
Found: London, October 19, 2000
Cost: 1 pound
Tracks: 'In too deep' / 'I'd rather be you'
Thursday, 25 February 2010
That's all - Genesis
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'That's all' is a group composition by Genesis with lyrics written by Phil Collins. Released as the second single from their self-titled 1983 album, it reached number 16 in the UK singles chart and number 6 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
My collection: 7" single no. 1101
Found: All that music, Leiden, November 11, 1989
Cost: 4 guilders
Tracks: 'That's all' / 'Taking it all too hard'
Sunday, 14 February 2010
Mama - Genesis
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Most people remember the song for Phil Collins' sinister laugh halfway through. Producer Hugh Padgham revealed that the inspiration for the laugh came from rap music pioneer Grandmaster Flash's song 'The Message'. The single reached number 4 in the UK singles chart and number 7 in the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 213
Found: Wouters, Den Haag, 1983
Cost: 6 guilders
Tracks: 'Mama' / 'It's gonna get better'
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Abacab - Genesis
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The song was the title track of the 1981 album by Genesis. It was released as a single in August 1981. It peaked at number 26 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, number 9 in the UK singles chart and number 26 in the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 978
Found: Disco Market, Den Haag, August 29, 1989
Cost: 1 guilder
Tracks: 'Abacab' / 'Another record'
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Follow you follow me - Genesis
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The slow, sentimental ballad was composed by the band with lyrics by Mike Rutherford. The band had concluded that their music was attracting mainly male audiences, and this song was a deliberate attempt to attract female audiences as well. The strategy worked: they had their first top 10 hit in the UK (peaking at number 7) and their first top 40 hit in America (peaking at number 23). It was also their first single hit in the Netherlands, where it peaked at number 17 in the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 816
Found: Disco Market, Den Haag, May 13, 1989
Cost: 1 guilder
Tracks: 'Follow you follow me' / 'Ballad of big'
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
Land of confusion - Genesis
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The single reached number 4 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, number 14 in the UK singles chart and number 8 in the Dutch Top 40.
My collection: 7" single no. 4424
Found: Any Record, Den Haag, January 13, 2010
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Land of confusion' / 'Feeding the fire'
Sunday, 10 January 2010
Tonight, tonight, tonight - Genesis
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The single reached number 18 in the UK singles chart, number 3 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 23 in Germany. In the Netherlands, this single did not chart.
My collection: 7" single no. 3193
Found: September 16, 2000
Cost: 3 guilders
Tracks: 'Tonight, tonight, tonight' / 'In the glow of the night'
Sunday, 3 January 2010
Illegal alien - Genesis
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The single did not chart in many countries, but did reach number 46 in the UK singles chart.
My collection: 7" single no. 4371
Found: Concerto, Amsterdam, December 30, 2009
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Illegal alien' / 'Turn it on again (new live version)'
Friday, 23 October 2009
Don't give up - Peter Gabriel
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I'm not up on Italian chart placings, but it's safe to assume that both singles were a hit in Italy. What's interesting about this single is that in a way it reunites the old line-up of Genesis. But that's a rather pointless observation. It's a nice collector's item for fans of Genesis, Peter Gabriel... and Kate Bush of course.
My collection: 7" single no. 1718
Found: Record fair, Amsterdam, September 19, 1992
Cost: 10 guilders
Tracks: 'Don't give up' (Peter Gabriel with Kate Bush) / 'In too deep' (Genesis)
Monday, 10 August 2009
Invisible touch - Genesis
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This limited edition version of the single came in a foldout sleeve with a clear vinyl record. While not a hit in the Netherlands, the single reached number 15 in the UK singles chart and number 1 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
My collection: 7" single no. 3968
Found: Record Exchange, London, August 5, 2009
Cost: 2 pounds
Tracks: 'Invisible touch' / 'The last domino'
Sunday, 22 March 2009
Turn it on again - Genesis
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'Turn it on again' appeared on their comeback album 'Duke' (1980) and subsequently became a live favourite. It peaked at number 8 in the UK, whereas it only made number 38 in the Netherlands.
My collection: 7" single no. 52
Found: Rapsody, Den Haag, 1980
Cost: 3,5 guilders
Tracks: 'Turn it on again' / 'Behind the lines part 2'
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