Exactly same here 👍 I associate Games Without Frontiers with a time and a place that's very clear
and precise. I was in the 2nd year of my 'new' high school at Pershore - a semi-brummie among the semi-bumpkins. My new life in Worcestershire. A cold and damp winter after the summer heat of '76.
Peter Gabriel 1: Car (often referred to simply as Car) is the debut solo studio album by Peter Gabriel, released on 25 February 1977. The album is informally known by these names because Gabriel’s first four solo releases were untitled, and the cover art features a photo of Gabriel sleeping in the back of a 1974 Lancia 2000 designed by Hipgnosis.
Produced by Bob Ezrin, the album marked Gabriel’s artistic departure from Genesis, featuring contributions from Robert Fripp (guitar) and Tony Levin (bass). It achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 7 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 38 on the US Billboard 200, and was certified Gold in both countries.
The album contains nine tracks, including Gabriel’s most recognizable solo hit, "Solsbury Hill", which reached No. 13 in the UK. Other notable songs include "Moribund the Burgermeister", "Modern Love", and the ballad "Here Comes the Flood". Critics often describe the album as a stylistically diverse but somewhat inconsistent collection of art rock, blues, and experimental tracks that served as a bold start to Gabriel’s solo career.
Solsbury Hill is the second track on Peter Gabriel’s 1977 debut solo album, commonly known as Car due to its iconic cover art by Hipgnosis. Released as the lead single on March 25, 1977, the song became Gabriel's first major solo hit, reaching No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 68 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Written as an autobiographical reflection on his decision to leave the progressive rock band Genesis, the track features Steve Hunter on acoustic guitar and Robert Fripp on electric guitar. The album itself peaked at No. 7 in the UK and No. 38 in the US, achieving gold certification in both regions. Critics have frequently cited "Solsbury Hill" as a "24-carat irresistible classic" and the standout track on an otherwise stylistically diverse record.
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(I always thought he was in the front seat!)
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