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.
Hold On My Heart
Genesis Lyrics
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Just hold on to that feeling
We both know we've been here before
We both know what can happen
Hold on my heart
'cause I'm looking over you shoulder
Please don't rush in this time
Hold on my heart
Throw me a lifeline
I'll keep a place for you
Somewhere deep inside
Hold on my heart
Please tell her to be patient
'cause there has never been a time
That I wanted something more
If I can recall this feeling
And I know there's a chance
Oh I will be there
Yes I will be there
Be there for you
Whenever you want me to
Whenever you call I will be there
Yes I will be there
Hold on my heart
Don't let her see you crying
No matter where I go
She'll always be with me
Hold on my heart
Just hold on to that feeling
We both know we've been here before
We both know what can happen
So hold on my heart
The lyrics of Genesis’s song Hold On My Heart convey an emotional message about a couple who have experienced heartbreak before and are scared of getting hurt again. The singer urges his partner to be patient and not rush into love again. He tells her to hold on to her emotions and not to show her feelings too soon, fearing that this might scare the person they both love away. The singer acknowledges the power of love and the fragility of emotions, urging his partner to hold on to her heart and not let anyone see her crying. The lyrics are an ode to love, encouraging people to be patient and to take care of their hearts while navigating the turbulent waters of love.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was released in 1991 as part of Genesis’s album “We Can’t Dance,” and it quickly became a hit, reaching the top ten in many countries around the world. Another interesting fact is that the music video, directed by Jim Yukich, features a woman walking through different landscapes and time periods in search of her lover. The music video also features Phil Collins singing the song from different angles and settings, creating a dreamlike aesthetic. “Hold on My Heart” is often cited as one of the band’s most emotional and heartfelt songs, showcasing their ability to combine pop hooks with poignant lyrics that resonate with a wide audience.
Another interesting fact about “Hold on My Heart” is that it was written by Tony Banks, Genesis’s keyboardist, and lyrics were written by Phil Collins, the band’s drummer and lead vocalist. It is one of the few songs on the album that Banks and Collins collaborated on, and the result was a beautiful ballad that captured the essence of 90s love pop. The song’s structure is based on a classic pop ballad, with a memorable hook and a simple, yet effective melody. The chords of the song are woven around a piano riff that sets the tone for the song’s emotional weight.
Chords (as played in the Genesis original version):
Intro: Bbmaj7 - Ab6/C - Dbmaj7 - Fm Ab/C
Verse: Eb - Fm - Gm - Ab Eb/G
Chorus: Bbmaj7 - Ab6/C - Eb - Bbmaj7 - Ab6/C - Eb - Gm - Dbaug - Dbsus4
Line by Line Meaning
Hold on my heart
Keep the connection between us strong and enduring
Just hold on to that feeling
Retain the emotional bond we share despite obstacles
We both know we've been here before
This situation is familiar and has history
We both know what can happen
We understand the potential risks and dangers
'cause I'm looking over you shoulder
I'm watching out for you
Please don't rush in this time
Take things slowly and thoughtfully
Don't show her how you feel
Keep your emotions hidden from her for now
Throw me a lifeline
Give me some help or support
I'll keep a place for you
I'll reserve a spot in my heart for you
Somewhere deep inside
In a private and protected place
Please tell her to be patient
Encourage her to wait and be understanding
'cause there has never been a time
In my experience, there's never been a moment
That I wanted something more
That I desired anything beyond what we have
If I can recall this feeling
If I can remember this sensation
And I know there's a chance
And I'm aware that there's a possibility
Oh I will be there
I will be present and supportive
Yes I will be there
Indeed, I will be there
Be there for you
Support you and be present for you
Whenever you want me to
At any time when you need me
Whenever you call I will be there
Whenever you reach out to me, I'll respond
Don't let her see you crying
Don't allow her to witness your vulnerability
No matter where I go
Even if I am physically distant
She'll always be with me
You'll always be in my heart and mind
So hold on my heart
Stay strong and committed, my love
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Michael Rutherford
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Hold on my heart
Just hold on to that feeling
We both know we've been here before
We both know what can happen
Hold on my heart
Cause I'm looking over you shoulder
Please don't rush in this time
Don't show her how you feel
Hold on my heart
Throw me a lifeline
I'll keep a place for you
Somewhere deep inside
Hold on my heart
Please tell her to be patient
Cause there has never been a time
That I wanted something more
If I can recall this feeling
And I know there's a chance
Oh I will be there
Yes I will be there
Be there for you
Whenever you want me to
Whenever you call I will be there
Yes I will be there
Hold on my heart
Don't let her see you crying
No matter where I go
She'll always be with me
Hold on my heart
Just hold on to that feeling
We both know we've been here before
We both know what can happen
So hold on my heart...
@joeanderson444
I can listen to 80s and 90s music all day, but as soon as Phil comes on, I plunge into that obsessive old game where I pray I could go back in time and stay there!
@Wyndy57
💙I grew up in the 80s and 90s🥰 and I still listen to the 80s and 90s! And I STILL wish I could go back in time!! Lol Where's a magic wand🪄, a time machine 🕥🚄 or a 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 when you need it?!?!? LOL
@neriozulberti1492
Everyone of us would be in those times great music and life was easy so many dreams to realize and special atmosphere from songs like this😌
@elenaklockova8635
Да!❤
@FunkyDPL
Ah, the Summer of 1992, college graduation and time to decide about proposing to my girlfriend. This song repeatedly played in my head while pondering a lifetime commitment. I ended up proposing, she said yes, and we're almost to anniversary #28!
@dedraneely7827
What a beautiful story..
@lingster209
Wow, that's nice! I'm happy for you! 😄
@victorlowry844
Congratulations ..I did the same thing that same summer. Proposed she accepted and broke off the engagement months later because of something trivial. She was and is still a good woman.
@robertwhite9898
Wow that’s awesome congratulations
@romeroflores5559
Mosel tov!