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One of the best loved and most recognizable tunes of Gabriel-area Genesis, Firth of Fifth first appeared on 1973’s “Selling England by the Pound”. Written mostly by keyboard player Tony Banks, it features a very elaborate piano intro and a lengthy instrumental middle piece consisting of a flute solo, a synth variation on the opening theme, and a “violinesque” guitar solo by Steve Hackett that recalls the flute bit. The song was featured on many of Genesis’ subsequent tours, including 2007’s reunion tour.
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gogitosbanditos wrote:
If there's a more moving guitar solo I'd love to hear it. [3]
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Camusland wrote:
Beautiful, masterpiece!!!! Tony Banks really shines here
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BamBino1951 wrote:
Definitely one of their top 10 songs from the Peter Gabriel era.
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freedolin69 wrote:
"gänsehaut" ....
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uvaclint wrote:
If there's a more moving guitar solo I'd love to hear it. [2]
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rdeyahlxp wrote:
In my country there is a top 2000 that doesnt list this song in it and DOES list shit, sell-out songs like I Can't Dance such a shame.
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Master Onion wrote:
The essence of Prog! =)
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tallpaul1 wrote:
The essence of Genesis! =)
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Schneckensaft wrote:
My first and my favourite Genesis song! I have been learning to play the keyboard part for this song for ages now!!! It is pure genious!!!!!
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johnny7gun wrote:
genius piece of music...
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hotux wrote:
thats music!! every time you hear this song - the song is going better - one of the best songs ever!!
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Allor1994 wrote:
amazing solo, so powerful!
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Rzodkiew_Borys wrote:
this fuckin rox
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plodder wrote:
If there's a more moving guitar solo I'd love to hear it.
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MysticEnergy wrote:
Masterpiece!
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kischu wrote:
until the end of my life i will enjoy this music...
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Drazba wrote:
seconds out version. great nevertheless- Steve Hackett wonderful
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Kimpaz wrote:
yeah its great but nothing beats "The Lamia".
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javier0889 wrote:
Best Genesis song from the best Genesis album
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PeppermintDream wrote:
Truly timeless!
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