Seven Stones (song)
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"Seven Stones" | ||||
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Single by Genesis | ||||
from the album Nursery Cryme | ||||
A-side | "Happy the Man" | |||
Released | May 1971 | |||
Recorded | 1971 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 5:08 | |||
Label | Charisma | |||
Writer(s) | Tony Banks | |||
Producer(s) | John Anthony | |||
Genesis singles chronology | ||||
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"Seven Stones" is the fourth song of Genesis' third album Nursery Cryme. It was released in 1971, and re-released after a year as a B-Side to the non-album single, "Happy the Man".
Information
"Seven Stones" is influenced by the music of King Crimson, and Tony Banks purchased a Mellotron Mark II from the band for use on several songs on the album.
The song tells the story about a smart but extremely vindictive old man. It opens quietly, growing stronger throughout and ending with a dramatic flourish.
"Happy the Man" | |
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Single by Genesis | |
B-side | "Seven Stones" |
Released | May 1971 |
Recorded | 1971 |
Genre | |
Length | 3:08 |
Label | Charisma |
Writer(s) | Tony Banks |
Producer(s) | John Anthony |
Personnel
- Peter Gabriel – lead vocals, flute, bass drum, tambourine
- Steve Hackett – electric guitar
- Tony Banks – Hammond organ, Mellotron, Hohner Pianet electric piano, backing vocals
- Mike Rutherford – bass guitar, Dewtron "Mister Bassman" bass pedal synthesizer, backing vocals
- Phil Collins – drums, percussion, backing vocals
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