The book of love by peter gabriel song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position. This weeks one take is peter gabriels book of love which has been a common wedding request over the years. Peter gabriel is an outstanding live performer and this concert recording makes a valiant attempt to capture the emotion brought forth by a gabriel performance. The book of love the magnetic fields song wikipedia. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. As the leader of genesis in the early 70s, peter gabriel helped move progressive rock to new levels of theatricality. The theory is that he covers various artists work and they will return the favour to offer us another album of gabriel covers later on. The record consists of gabriel covering twelve songs by various artists, using orchestra and voice rather than normal rock instruments. Watch the video for the book of love from peter gabriels scratch my back for free, and. Peter gabriel the book of love lyrics genius lyrics. The book of love appears on magnetic fields threevolume concept album 69 love songs, which contains 69 tracks described as love songs, 23 tracks in each of the three volumes. Peter gabriel born peter brian gabriel on february 1950 is an internationallyfamous awardwinning english singer, musician, and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock band genesis. Mix peter gabriel hd the book of love new blood orchestra live in london youtube youtube. He was the lead singer of leading progressive rock band genesis from.
With his first eponymous solo album in 1977, he began exploring darker, more cerebral territory, incorporating avantgarde, electronic, and worldbeat influences into his music. Usage attributionnoncommercialno derivative works 3. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts and figures and instructions for dancing. It was also featured on the last episode of scrubs at sacred heart, before it became a med school. Peter gabriels impact on the music world is unparalleled. Peter gabriel the book of love show description show tags show categories for webmasters description. Peter gabriels the book of love peter gabriel wlyrics hd music video in high definition. Peter gabriel the book of love live jun 15, it makes me believe in love, again. Official website of peter gabriel the english singersongwriter, musician and humanitarian activist.
Filmed at hammersmith apollo in march 2011, new blood live in london captures peter gabriel performing live with the 46 piece new blood orchestra. Peter gabriel was educated at charterhouse school, surrey, england. Peter gabriel in your eyes secret world live duration. Peter gabriel hd the book of love new blood orchestra live. The book of love was written by stephin merritt of the magnetic fields and features on peter s album scratch my back the scratch my back album, released in 2010, was conceived as a songwriters exchange project where peter covered some of his favourite songs and in return the artists he chose would then cover one of his songs. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts and. Filmed at hammersmith apollo in march 2011, new blood.
Nusrat fateh ali khan at the vh1 honours concert in 1996. We will continue to make more of peters music available on spotify and amazon music as part of a monthly rollout plan. Music video made of scenes from romantic movies, to the song book of love by mr. Disco appunto di sole cover, registrato dal musicista inglese con il supporto dellorchestra, senza uso di elettronica o strumentario poprock. This version of the book of love was arranged by nick ingman with peter gabriel. The book of love was written by stephin merritt of the magnetic. Peter gabriel book of love lyrics peter gabriel book.
Im in love with the timeless sadness and nobility, the quality of the love in this song. The book of love accordi 100% corretti peter gabriel. The threevolume album was released in 1999, with the book of love appearing in volume 1 as track number 12. Peter gabriel hd the book of love new blood orchestra live in london youtube duration. Peter gabriel the book of love new blood orchestra live in. While fans were still reeling from the shock of peter gabriels exodus from progrock supergroup genesis, he gave the music world another rattle to the brain with his first lp, a bold and remarkable collection that put several of gabriels talents under the microscope and. Peter gabriel book of love romantic movies youtube. The book of love is long and boring, full of words, songs and items that are supposed to show you the way and tell you how its supposed to be. Peter gabriel has 21 books on goodreads with 615 ratings. This perceptive dissection of loves simplicities is the first single from english musician peter gabriels eighth studio and fourteenth album overall, scratch my back. A music video for peter gabriels the book of love featuring stick people from. Peter gabriels peter gabriel book of love lyrics music video in high definition.
Peter gabriel the book of love wlyrics hd the book of love. Peter brian gabriel born february 1950 is an english singer, songwriter, record producer and activist who rose to fame as the original lead singer and frontman of the progressive rock band genesis. A solid list of great songs and true concert recordings help, but the element of joy that is found in gabriels live performances is missing. This following is the solo discography of peter gabriel, an english singersongwriter, musician and humanitarian activist who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts, and figures and instructions for dancing. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5.
Oh sure, they may borrow songs, writings and items from the book of love and enjoy giving and getting them, but ultimately each story is different. Spencer bright goes deep into the life of peter gabriel, exploring his musical ventures, his technological projects and also his personal life. Check out the book of love by peter gabriel on amazon music. The book of love was written by stephin merritt of the magnetic fields and. Peter gabriel the book of love live video dailymotion. After leaving genesis, gabriel went on to a successful solo career. The book of love was written by stephin merritt of the magnetic fields and features on peters album scratch my back. Peter gabriel the book of love magnetic fields cover. The book of love is the eighth song on peter gabriels eighth studio album, scratch my back. Included here in this dvd collection are the often outlandish video clips that have accompanied gabriels music over the years18 visually stunning videos that capture a truly remarkable career.
This is also the first time that the studio version of the book of love has been available on spotify and amazon music. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts and figures and instructions fo. I just wish the book would be more detailed about what peter did in those years between the end of the secret world tour and the year the book was published 1999. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats. A music video for peter gabriel s the book of love featuring stick people from. Watch the video for the book of love from peter gabriels scratch my back for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Peter gabriel the book of love wlyrics hd the book of. Peter gabriel hd the book of love new blood orchestra live in.