1. Genesis formed in 1967 in Go… Read Full Bio ↴There are three bands named Genesis.
1. Genesis formed in 1967 in Godalming, Surrey (United Kingdom) and was one of the most popular progressive rock bands in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. During the 1970s, Peter Gabriel was the lead singer until his departure, when drummer Phil Collins stepped up to the mic and replaced him.
Starting as an amalgam of two bands formed by schoolboys attending Charterhouse School in Godalming, England, the original lineup consisted of Peter Gabriel, Anthony Phillips, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, and Chris Stewart, though Stewart was soon replaced as drummer by John Silver and then John Mayhew. By the end of 1970, Phillips and Mayhew had left the band, with Collins joining as drummer, and by early 1971, guitarist Steve Hackett had filled the gap left by Phillips. The lineup of Gabriel, Banks, Hackett, Rutherford, and Collins remained in place until Gabriel's departure in 1975.
During the period of 1970-1975, the band produced some of the most widely-acclaimed albums of the progressive rock era, including "Nursery Cryme", "Foxtrot" (featuring the side-long epic "Supper's Ready") and the seminal album "Selling England by the Pound", which generated Genesis' first foray into the charts with "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)". This lineup culminated with the band's magnum opus "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" in 1974. Following the tour promoting the album, frontman Peter Gabriel left the group in mid 1975.
Genesis decided to continue on as a four-piece, producing two albums, "A Trick of the Tail" and "Wind & Wuthering", which found the band proving to themselves and to the world that they could move on after Gabriel's departure. Collins stepped up to fill the role of lead vocalist after countless auditions for a new singer proved fruitless by the completion of recording for "A Trick of the Tail". Hackett quietly departed after the "Wind & Wuthering" tour in 1977, feeling that his creative input for the band was being repressed.
In 1978, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford contributed music to a British movie called "The Shout" based on a short story by Robert Graves, directed by Jerzy Skomilowski and produced by Jeremy Thomas. (More credits and info here http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078259/combined)
Genesis then became a trio which began to move away from the dying embers of progressive rock. They established themselves as a more commercially-friendly outfit with the release of their 1978 album "...And Then There Were Three...", finding their first US hit with the single "Follow You Follow Me".
Banks, Rutherford, and Collins became more adept at writing radio-friendly songs in the 1980s. This reached a peak with the release of 1986's "Invisible Touch", in which more than half of the album's eight songs made it to the singles chart, including the title track, "Land of Confusion" and "In Too Deep". All three band members produced solo albums during Genesis' downtime in the 80s and 90s - most notably Collins' increasingly successful solo work, and Rutherford's sideline group "Mike and the Mechanics" which found moderate success - with evolving styles reflected both when going solo and when recording together as Genesis.
Collins left the group in 1996, and was replaced vocally by Ray Wilson, the former lead singer of Scottish band "Stiltskin". Israeli born drummer Nir Zidkyahu and "Spock's Beard" drummer Nick D'Virgilio stepped in to fill the drumming role. Their 1997 album "Calling All Stations" was unable to find worldwide success, and despite scoring a minor U.K. hit with "Congo", the group slowly faded out of public consciousness. In 1998, after the "Calling All Stations" tour (the US leg of which was cut short due to poor album sales), Wilson was released from the band, and Zidkyahu and D'Virgilio, having never been "official" band members, went their separate ways. The band, now down to only Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford, took a break from performing and recording.
In 1999 Banks, Rutherford, Collins, Gabriel, and Hackett collaborated to re-record "The Carpet Crawlers" for greatest hits compilation "Turn It on Again: The Hits".
During the latter part of 2005, rumors spread that the band would reform again in its most famous five-man configuration. Genesis management stated that there were no current plans at that time, and that nothing would change in the following twelve months. Phil Collins then said in a radio interview in April 2006 that the classic Genesis line-up was considering a new live-staging of "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway", but it was not to be. On 7th November 2006, Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford announced they would be doing a twenty-date tour of Europe in the summer of 2007, with a North American tour to follow.
A Live DVD of the final European concert in Rome, where the band performed free for 500,000 fans, was released May 26th 2008: "When In Rome - Live 2007".
In April of 2011, Phil Collins, after completing a reunion tour with Genesis, said in a newspaper interview that he has no plans to tour or make another album, effectively retiring after over 40 years in the music business.
Official website: www.genesis-music.com
2. In 1967-8, there was an American band that was also named Genesis. It was a psychedelic rock group based in Los Angeles which released one album In the Beginning in 1968. The name conflict was known to the record label of UK Genesis, which is why their debut album From Genesis to Revelation coyly omitted the band's name except in the album title. While both bands suffered poor sales for their debuts, the US band broke up in late 1968 not long after one of their members was drafted into the army. This more or less ended any significant confusion except in situations like Last.fm or lazy Googling.
3. A Colombian group called Génesis also exists. If you are scrobbling songs by that group and have ended up on this page, please fix your tags to Génesis with the first "e" accented.
Another Record
Genesis Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
'Cos there's an old rock 'n' roller
He's got nowhere to go.
Did you ever think of taking him in?
Somebody help him, somebody please.
Put another record on
'Cos he likes that song.
It's funny you know,
Ooh he never done nothing, done nobody wrong,
Did he think about changing his name,
But I'm gonna tell him it's the same old game.
Put another record on
Round and round and round and around - oh
Ah - see him smile.
Well lately I've seen him
Walking down the street, kinda moving his feet,
Everyone I know looks the other way
Somebody help him, somebody say -
Put another record on
Round and round and round and around - oh
Ah - see him smile.
It's funny you know,
'Cos there's an old rock 'n' roller
He's got nowhere to go.
Did you ever think of taking him in?
Somebody help him, somebody please.
Just put another record on
Put another record on
Put another record on Cos you know we like it
Put another record on Cos you know we like it...
The lyrics of Genesis's song "Another Record" express a call for help for an old rock 'n' roller who seems to have lost his way. The first stanza features a plea for someone to take him in, while the second stanza mentions how he has done nothing wrong, yet everyone avoids him on the street. The refrain of the song emphasizes the need for distraction and enjoyment, with the repetition of "Put another record on" conveying the message that music can provide an escape and lift someone's spirits when nothing else seems to help.
In a broader sense, the song can be seen as a reflection on the state of rock music and its aging stars. It acknowledges the fact that some musicians who once had fame and fortune, may be now struggling to make ends meet and have been forgotten by the industry and their fans. The song highlights the need to support and take care of others in difficult times, and the importance of music as a source of joy and comfort.
Overall, "Another Record" is a touching and melancholic song, with a catchy chorus and message that resonates with many people who have experienced hard times, and turn to music as a refuge.
Line by Line Meaning
It's funny you know,
It's peculiar or ironic
'Cos there's an old rock 'n' roller
Because there is an elderly musician from the rock and roll era
He's got nowhere to go.
He has no place to call home.
Did you ever think of taking him in?
Have you ever considered offering him shelter?
Somebody help him, somebody please.
He needs somebody to assist him in some way.
Put another record on
Play another song
'Cos he likes that song.
Because he enjoys hearing that tune
Ooh he never done nothing, done nobody wrong,
He never did anything harmful or illegal to anyone.
Did he think about changing his name,
Did he consider altering his identity
But I'm gonna tell him it's the same old game.
I will inform him that it is a recurring pattern.
Round and round and round and around - oh
The record is spinning in a constant circle.
Ah - see him smile.
He is happy to hear the music.
Well lately I've seen him
Recently, I have observed him
Walking down the street, kinda moving his feet,
Strolling down the road while doing a little dance
Everyone I know looks the other way
Everybody I'm acquainted with avoids him
Somebody help him, somebody say -
Someone should aid him, someone should speak up.
Put another record on
Play another song
Cos you know we like it
Because you are aware that we enjoy listening to it
Put another record on Cos you know we like it...
Play another song because you are aware that we enjoy listening to them.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Michael Rutherford
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@o.portista
Lyrics from this iconic track: 🔥
It's funny you know,
'Cos there's an old rock 'n' roller
He's got nowhere to go.
Did you ever think of taking him in?
Somebody help him, somebody please.
Put another record on
'Cos he likes that song.
It's funny you know,
Ooh he never done nothing, done nobody wrong,
Did he think about changing his name,
But I'm gonna tell him it's the same old game.
Put another record on
Round and round and round and around - oh
Ah - see him smile.
Well lately I've seen him
Walking down the street, kinda moving his feet,
Everyone I know looks the other way
Somebody help him, somebody say -
Put another record on
Round and round and round and around - oh
Ah - see him smile.
It's funny you know,
'Cos there's an old rock 'n' roller
He's got nowhere to go.
Did you ever think of taking him in?
Somebody help him, somebody please.
Just put another record on...
@o.portista
Such a great album and track! All the best legends. Truly a one of a kind band, with a never ending legacy. We'll always be here to witness this talent. Can't wait for the next album to premiere and for another record! 💙👑👑👑
@o.portista
Lyrics from this iconic track: 🔥
It's funny you know,
'Cos there's an old rock 'n' roller
He's got nowhere to go.
Did you ever think of taking him in?
Somebody help him, somebody please.
Put another record on
'Cos he likes that song.
It's funny you know,
Ooh he never done nothing, done nobody wrong,
Did he think about changing his name,
But I'm gonna tell him it's the same old game.
Put another record on
Round and round and round and around - oh
Ah - see him smile.
Well lately I've seen him
Walking down the street, kinda moving his feet,
Everyone I know looks the other way
Somebody help him, somebody say -
Put another record on
Round and round and round and around - oh
Ah - see him smile.
It's funny you know,
'Cos there's an old rock 'n' roller
He's got nowhere to go.
Did you ever think of taking him in?
Somebody help him, somebody please.
Just put another record on...
@ivonalma3668
Thank you !! 👏 , 👍
@rachaelcollins7886
Merci, Thank You ❤️
First time I've heard this tune! Nice
@jessyl_bln5109
yes thanks for giving us the lyrics!
I discovered so much new things in this texts 😉
@Anonymous-lc8zo
Phil Collins
@pamelaconway8867
Another Record is my favorite track on this underrated album.
@joaod.andradecosme5869
One of your best albums. I love Abacab. For my test is/was the best group of all times. Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins were musical heroes.
@santiago77920
I mean for these guys to survive the
loses of Peter & Steve is a testament
to the musical genius of Genesis.
To take not just one blow, But two
amazing!
@DreFromMaine8472
This is one of my favorite album tracks by them for sure!