Peter won 19 awards for sledgehammer video and he swept at the Grammys. He filmed much of it under glass for about 21 hours to film it. He's a musical genius. 👍👏

No CGI, No green screen, this was filmed. With a camera. Frame by frame, and his lips had to sync with the music the whole way through, this is next level dedication. I remember being blown away when this came out.

This video, when it came out, was so groundbreaking. Nobody had seen anything like it, because it was filmed and was basically stop-motion. MTV was like five years old and Peter Gabriel immediately elevated the art of the music video with Sledgehammer. He's still an amazing performer and creator. He's just amazing.

This video won numerous awards. Peter at his best.

"People have lost the passion in the craft. They just look, and kind of see what other people are doing, and they do that." So sad, but so true.

Epic groove. Peter was so far down in the pocket that he fell out his own pants leg.

The bass player on this song, as well as the majority Peter's music, is Tony Levin. Hands down one of the greatest bassists ever.

Peter Gabriel was one of the founding members of Genesis. When he left, Phil Collins took over as lead. Peter has some great music. His song Biko is a stand out.

The 80s will never be duplicated again....period

I'm a musician. I've met a lot of people, and whenever "What's one of the best music videos ever" comes up, I always say "Sledgehammer" and not a single person no matter what music in they're into has ever said no lol.

I don't think any of us realized just how special a time we were living in at the time. Those first 3-4 years on MTV was one of the most creative periods ever. You had a brand new format and artists were trying EVERYTHING. Every week there was something brand new, never seen before. I would come home from school in 8th grade, turn on MTV and it would stay on all evening until I went to bed. The 5 VJ's were like friends. The next day at school were would talk about any new videos that debuted the night before. We just took for granted it would always be that way.

One of the best produced and mixed songs in history. Peter Gabriel is a genius.

Peter Gabriel wasn’t messing around back then.

"Music belongs to everyone, those who put labels on it are fools." - Charlie Daniels

"digging in the Dirt", "Shock the Monkey", "Steam", "Solsbury Hill".....there are a few more classics

Sledgehammer is a great example of popular soul music of the 80s. That last two minutes is where it's at. Incredibly well made song

Bro, I'm 66 years old and I get almost as much enjoyment watching you groove to it as I do hearing the songs of my youth again. Keep on with it brother!

Peter Gabriel is one of the best performance artists ever.

It was ranked number 2 the best video on MTV of the 80's.

This song was inescapable on release, and yet it NEVER got old for me. The whole album is an absolute treat.

I still remember seeing this for the first time. It won lots of awards. We used to watch music videos like people watch Netflix. They were a real art form 'back in the day'.

7:10 “Because people have really lost passion for the craft..” On the nose my friend, on the nose :)

This was Peter Gabriel's come back after going into recovery. He did awesome!

The greatest video of the 80s. Maybe of all time. This song is funk heaven.

'People have lost the passion in the craft.' So true, Jamal.

For those of us who grew up with MTV in the 80's we sort of expected this type of artistry being expressed in videos. In retrospect I guess we just didn't realize how good we had it back then. Glad you enjoyed the video !

I bought this album in high school, when it came out and remember thinking the mix was superb. Tony Levin's bass work really brings the song to life.

The thing about this song is it's just gospel music put through a 80's pop filter, and you can tell Peter Gabriel FELT it. That's why it's so damn powerful. Has one of the best outros of any song ever.

"Solsbury Hill" is the Peter Gabriel song you want to hear.

Peter is a very artistic musician.He loved to act out his songs in costume and theatrics. Was very misunderstood and talented.

I remember when this came out in 1986, i had just left secondary school age 16 and this was the biggest thing to hit the UK charts for a LONG time, everybody i knew was talking about it. It's one of those songs that can instantly take you back to a different time in your life because of the impact it had on you the very first time you ever heard it.

The man can do no wrong, musically.

Yes Peter Gabriel kicks ass. He has at least 10 songs worthy of a reaction. Big Time, Digging in the Dirt, In your eyes, Solsbury Hill, ..etc....just for a start.

"Big time" is another peter Gabriel classic from the eighties

What I absolutely love about this video is it's authenticity. Back then there was no CGI so everything on screen was hand-made and after my 20th+ watch I'm still speechless and amazed by this work of art. 👌🔥

This is one of the greatest things ever created. Sound... visuals... timeless perfection. Loved watching you discover this!

Must do "Shock the Monkey" by the same artist. Trust me, I'm a doctor.

This was once rated as the greatest music video of all time.

This song is such a JAM. I was a little kid at the time it came out and I loved the hell outta it. Good times, when MTV was actually a music video channel!

Manu Katché (drums) and Tony Levin (bass), one of those classic rhythm sections of the gods. Watch the live version of Red Rain to see them in action.

Peter Gabriel is a great singer. He was the original singer for Genesis. This video holds the title of most played video of all time on MTV too! Check out Shock the Monkey by him as well, great tune!

Peter Gabriel was "Genesis" before Phil Collins. He left the band for a solo career. Hence his writing "Solsbury Hill" . That and "Games without Frontiers" ...great songs!

Yeah it’s true , when this first cane out I listen to this at work 400 trillion times a day when this first came out. Timeless

The things he put himself through to create what he did was crazy. He was shocked repeatedly filming the end part. The man is crazy talented!!!

"Three Little Pigs" by Green Jelly It's an out there video.

Peter Gabriel - Solsburry Hill Not that crazy of a music video but that’s an awesome song

When we watched this in the 80's, we were sitting their with our mouth open. We can't believe one can make such wonderful things in a music video. It made it to MOMA even and was long on the lists of best MVs ever. (Think it still is) Nowadays we have teenagers who are doing such things at home. I like how you still have respect for what Peter Gabriel did. And his song is even good without the video. Please also check out Genesis' "Jesus he knows me"- this is fun too.

This video won a lot of awards and really lifted "the game" .. I remember going to work and this was on my tape walkman on the train ... used to get me so pumped .. thank you for reminding me .. nostalgia and good music .. heaven .. luv ya xx

I didn’t realize how much I missed music until I stumbled across your reactions. Much love!

Shout out to Tony Levin. His bass part on this song is legendary.

Great song, one of the most iconic songs not just of the 80’s but in pop music history. I would like to add that when people say they don’t make music like this anymore, you have to remember we’re listening to the best of the best. There was plenty of crap made back in the day as well (and that applies to whenever “back in the day” is for you). And so in another couple of decades we’ll be listening to the top, massive, hits of today and saying the same thing (“Uptown Funk”, anyone?). There’ll always be great music. Thanks, Jamal, for bringing the older stuff back for those of us who remember when it was new and for those of you for whom it’s new now.

Brother... I feel your passion, love, and true appreciation for this timeless music. I feel fortunate that I grew up on this, but I still feel like I’m rediscovering it every time I listen to it. Thank you!

The album this is off of "So" really helped me get through my teen years. "Don't Give Up" is still a really inspiring song for me as an adult. The whole album is a 10/10.

Gabriel's the legendary ex lead singer of Genesis, turned legendary solo artist. Pls react to "Red Rain."

Peter Gabriel was one of a kind. There's 80'x music, then there's Peter Gabriel's music. Can say the same for his videos.

The 80s was a truly magical decade for rock/pop music and music videos

"Shock The Monkey" is my favorite Peter Gabriel song. He's a true original. Thanks for posting.

Peter Gabriel, “In Your Eyes” a must listen!

100% creative...... that’s Peter Gabriel. He was always pushing the edge. That’s why he’s so great!

This song is beast! It never gets old to me, I was born in ‘89 and have loved this song and video since I was a kid. To me it’s one of those tracks that always picks me up when I’m feeling down.

It absolutely tickles me to death watching your reactions to music from my youth. Glad you enjoy it as much as we all did at the time.

"I'm guessing this is the 80s, right?" Aye... this was stop-motion- not CGI. Every frame was taken as a photo and then it was all put together to make the video.

And your respect for your viewers and your SUPER respect for the music and the performers who are in our history is why you are the most popular reactionary because we know if it's truly good, you will judge it to be worth remembering...

I loved the 80’s best music ever! Nothing like it today! Im 57 & have 3 children, I always played the 80’s music in the car or at home & they loved it! I always played all types of music & the kids really grew up appreciating all types of music! They r now 21, 18 & 17! To this day when i have the radio on w them & to hear them sing & know all the words to the songs thrills my heart to know end!! 😄👍❤️ We love the 80’s ! I love your videos sooo much, love seeing your reactions to all this music I grew up on! Keep them coming, your Awesome! 😎🥰

Are you kidding Peter Gabriel let loose on MTV, I'm sure they had to keep him restrained. This is such a direct extension of all his stage acts from His past live performances.

The whole thing is stop motion animation. It had to take them an extremely long time to make it.

Peter Gabriel is a phenomenal story teller. He gain fame in the 70's and 80s. Enjoy and onto the next musical adventure

HARD BEAT, SMOOOTH, that Bass.., DRUMS, DRUMS! Danced in the clubs in New York and D.C., and Tulsa. (WHAT!) Was so young...

Trivia: He was the original singer in Genesis before being replaced by Phil Collins.

When you got a minute listen to this on a stereo with good, deep bass and crank up the low end..... The bassist, Tony Levin, is killer...

If I recall, this video won some awards. I remember first seeing it and being in disbelief and needingd to see it again and again. There hasn't been anything quite like it.

No words are good enough to describe the wonder of Peter Gabriel.

You should check out Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes" live from the Secret World tour... There are some amazing musicians featured in the concert.

The guy who created Wallace and grommit was involved in this video.

This man is an absolute genius who has been at it for more than 50 years.

I had the pleasure of seeing him with Genesis at the Roxy in Hollywood in the 80s. Best show ever. My seat was about 30 feet from the stage.

"In Your Eyes", "Big Time", "Red Rain", "Shock The Monkey", "Digging In The Dirt", "Steam"...please do these!

Robert Palmer "Simply Irresistible " he was the gentleman of Rock and roll. Do it do it do it :))))

One of Eddie Van Halen's favorite albums ever. He tunes his studio speakers to this song.

Peter Gabriel is a genius. When this song is playing you have no problems.

This song is fantastic. Check out Talking Heads, David Byrne is a genius

Wow "Land Of Confusion" is STILL just as relevant today, I was hoping the message got through, but who knows! The official video is also a must see.

This is one of the greatest feats of music video creation and production of all time.

The 80's were the era of the most creative music videos! So many unique artistic visions!

Tom Petty “don’t come around here no more” Another very creative/ visual video Tipper Gore (Al Gore’s wife) tried to have it banned and it was one of the songs/videos that started the “parents beware” labels

"Big Time" is Peter Gabriel's other crazy video.

Saw him a few nights ago live in Dallas, TX....Unreal how great he is and the people he surrounds himself with are freaking amazing!!!

Very well said Jamel, at 69 years of age I grew listening to all of these songs, it was a different times than today. There was so much great music to listen to if you could think outside the box.

Iconic videos? "Addicted to Love" by Robert Palmer, followed up by "Simply Irresistable."

I'm surprised you never talked about what Gabriel was actually talking about in the song. All the symbolism. S-E-X

There was a band called Genesis, Peter Gabriel was the lead singer and Phil Collins was the drummer. Peter left for a solo career and Phil said I can play drums and sing! Both did very well!!

One of the great 80's videos! OMG what a great and magical transitional time for music it was for those of us who lived it!!

This video was so groundbreaking for its time! Everyone was talking about it.

Suggest “Games Without Frontiers”....”Shock the Monkey” and “Digging in the Dirt” Then it’ll be time to dive into Genesis and Phil Collins next.

I hadn't long joined the RAF when this was out, I remember being in the NAAFI having a beer at RAF Brize Norton and this came on the TV in the bar, I was so taken in by this amazing video and song, I think TOP GUN Danger Zone followed it, another superb track by Kenny Loggins. Nice one Jamel, appreciate you taking the time to react to this excellent 80s music.

Listening to music with a open mind and open heart ... That statement was priceless...

Peter Gabriel was years ahead of everyone to inovate music with production techniques and also in highlighting and exposing social injustice. Please check out these Peter Gabriel classics Biko Solsbury Hill Shock the Monkey Intruder San Jacinto Humdrum

In 1986!! I remember it so well because when I went into labor with my daughter, and I was put in a hospital room, my husband asked me what I wanted on the TV. "MTV!!!" was my answer to get my mind somplace else. And my daughter was born, as I watched "Sledgehammer". The 70's and 80's were life!

Peter Gabriel ,Games without frontiers. I have been binging on Jamel vids all night and I have cried twice ,laughed my head off three times and bounced around in my chair and air drummed ,I have not felt Joy in such along time ,I mean real Joy ,that feeling that makes one feel light as air and nothing could wipe this silly grin from my face ,thanks ,so much.

Awww I am so happy you can sense our feelings of excitement and goodness, just in comments...not all ppl can do that! How awesome!