Counting Out Time
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"Counting Out Time" is a song by British progressive rock band Genesis
from the 1974 album The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
. Although most of the album consisted of group-written compositions, this song was written solely by Peter Gabriel
. It was the first single to be released from the album, though it did not make a showing on any charts.
The song is an R&B-flavoured pop tune which depicts The Lambs main character, Rael, remembering his first sexual experience. The lyrics describe his purchase of a book, Erogenous Zones and the Difficult Problem of How to Find Them, and his constant reliance on the book as he attempts to arouse his girlfriend – with disastrous results. Frustrated, he decides to return the book to the book store.
"Counting Out Time" was one of the three songs included from The Lamb on Genesis' 3-disc compilation, Platinum Collection. It was also added to the 2007 re-release of Turn It on Again: The Hits
- The Tour Edition making it the only track from The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway on the compilation (not including the 1999 remake of "The Carpet Crawlers").
The song is mainly in the time signature of 4/4, but the refrain mixes between 4/4 and 5/8.
Genesis (band)
Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band currently comprises the longest-tenured members Tony Banks , Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins . Past members Peter Gabriel , Steve Hackett and Anthony Phillips , also played major roles in the band in its early years...
from the 1974 album The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
The Lamb Lies down on Broadway
The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway is a double concept album recorded and released in 1974 by the British rock band Genesis. It was their sixth studio album and the last album by the group to feature the involvement of lead singer Peter Gabriel.-Premise:...
. Although most of the album consisted of group-written compositions, this song was written solely by Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel
Peter Brian Gabriel is an English singer, musician, and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock group Genesis. After leaving Genesis, Gabriel went on to a successful solo career...
. It was the first single to be released from the album, though it did not make a showing on any charts.
The song is an R&B-flavoured pop tune which depicts The Lambs main character, Rael, remembering his first sexual experience. The lyrics describe his purchase of a book, Erogenous Zones and the Difficult Problem of How to Find Them, and his constant reliance on the book as he attempts to arouse his girlfriend – with disastrous results. Frustrated, he decides to return the book to the book store.
"Counting Out Time" was one of the three songs included from The Lamb on Genesis' 3-disc compilation, Platinum Collection. It was also added to the 2007 re-release of Turn It on Again: The Hits
Turn It on Again: The Hits
Turn It On Again: The Hits is a greatest hits collection by British progressive rock band Genesis. The album was first released as a single album on 26 October 1999 by Virgin Records in England and by Atlantic Records in the United States.In 2007, an expanded two-disc edition, subtitled The Tour...
- The Tour Edition making it the only track from The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway on the compilation (not including the 1999 remake of "The Carpet Crawlers").
The song is mainly in the time signature of 4/4, but the refrain mixes between 4/4 and 5/8.
Personnel
- Peter Gabriel: Lead Vocals
- Steve Hackett: Electric Guitar
- Mike Rutherford: Bass, Bass Pedal
- Tony Banks: Piano, Hammond Organ, Rhapsody Synthesizer
- Phil Collins: Drums, Vocals