When you're driving and this comes on , not uncommon to miss your exit,

"Shock the Monkey" is by Peter Gabriel is another song which is excellent!!!

In the mid-80s this was on MTV 20 times a day.

Former lead singer of Genesis in case you were not aware.

Everybody was pretty bummed when Genesis broke up, but both Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins went on to do some great stuff.

Peter Gabriel is one of the most talented and original musicians of all time - try listening to more track and you will not be disappointed.

It remains, to this day, MTV’s most-played music video OF ALL TIME! The video was directed by Stephen R. Johnson, famous for helming the Talking Heads’ music video “Road to Nowhere”, and partially animated by Nick Park, who later went on to create the award-winning children’s series Wallace & Gromit. On February 9, 1987, the video swept all major categories at the MTV Video Music Awards, taking home a total of nine statues-the most awards a single video has won.

I got nothing to add, Peter Gabriel speaks for himself. So cool.

Peter Gabriel is an ARTIST. Steam Big Time Red Rain In Your Eyes Don’t Give Up Solsbury Hill Shock the Monkey Just to name a few...he was the lead singer for Genesis before Phil Collins. This was in 1986 when his album “So” came out, his best IMO

34 years and I am still mesmerized by that video. I never stop loving this song!

Jovaughn, when this came out there really was nothing like it. So labor intensive to do.

Please listen to Peter Gabriel singing In your Eyes ( World Private Concert )

Peter and Phil Collins have history together. Both great artists. Separate or together. #Genesis *Big Time & In Your Eyes* really good

The Legendary Amazing Peter Gabriel of the legendary Group Genesis

'Big Time' is another wild video. (This whole album, So, is great.)

Anything off the his solo albums. "Solsbury Hill", "Blood of Eden", "Shock the Monkey", "Biko"....

Whoever suggested this is a GENIUS!!!! Love love love me some PG. JV will love it too. 👍👍💖 All of a sudden my hangover has gone!... Strong coffee helps too.

Songs I recommend from Peter Gabriel are "Solsbury Hill", "Games Without Frontiers", "Shock the Monkey" and "In Your Eyes"

"Digging In the Dirt"Peter Gabriel, more claymation at it's best

Peter Gabriel is a very talented

Awesome music video. Apparently it took 16 hours of non stop filming where he had to lay under a glass sheet constantly

This video and Herbie Hancock “Rockit” ... two most memorable music videos of the 80’s !

Gotta see In your eyes. PG liveshow ,the best I've seen live🎵😆

FINALLY!!!! This is the greatest video and it really set up the forerunner for this type of claymation video art!!!

Peter Gabriel - Biko.... listen to this song, P Gabriel was singing about black lives matter way back before most of the world even began to think it was even a thing worth caring about..

Love this guy!! "Sledgehammer" won nine MTV Video Music Awards in 1987, the most awards a single video has won. It ranked at number four on MTV's 100 Greatest Music Videos Ever Made (1999). "Sledgehammer" has also been declared MTV's number one animated video of all time. Please react to In Your Eyes! ♥

It’s a jammin’ song from 1986 or so. Listen to Peter sing Big Time. Love that one too.

This was from the 80s, you should listen to Games Without Frontiers and Solsbury Hill!

He did “don’t give up” with Kate Bush!! :)))

Also check out the song Don't Give Up! And if I'm not mistaken Sledgehammer was one of the earlier videos that was shown on MTV

'In Your Eyes'.. and there is a awesome live version of it..

I love this song and this video was sooooooo ahead of it's time

Feel so lucky to live in the UK where all these astounding artists come from. Peter Gabriel is a god. He used to front Genesis. Phil Collins took over when he left to go solo. Now there's two names that will be remembered in the music industry for centuries. Keep safe. Love from across the pond x

I never heard this before tonight -- such a catchy groove!

One of the best videos ever made! Great song, too. Peter Gabriel is sublime; check out Mercy Street (live); it's about a great poet, Anne Sexton, who suffered from depression and, sadly, took her life. Peter wrote a fantastic song abut her.

Love this song and the video! 80s music is the best 😀❤

I was huge Peter Gabriel fan when this album came out, and I was so proud of it. Huge, huge album. Another great one from the same album is Big Time.

24/7 MTV videos were this artsy and cool. 80s were amped up fun.

Digging in the Dirt, Mercy Street, The Family & the Fishing Net, Mother of Violence, Flotsam & Jetsam, A Wonderful Day (in a one way world), Red Rain, I Don't Remember, but, of course, Solsbury Hill & In Your Eyes

"Don't give up" his duet with Kate Bush - simply stunning and so emotional - both that and Sledghammer are from the album "So". I still have the vinyl and its a true classic. "Big Time" and "In Your Eyes" are also fron the same album and his live versions are amazing!

I really enjoy your commentaries! You give a fresh perspective. Thank you for making your Channel so much fun to watch. Thumbs up!

Thank you bruh! On his own he's amazing and with Genesis (Phil Collins became the lead singer later). I am sure you'd like "Biko" (apartheid), "Don't Give Up" (with Kate Bush), "Solsbury Hill" (why he left Genesis), "In Your Eyes" (the live version in the dome), "The Rhythm Of The Heat" (african tribes who got hypnotized by making music), "Mercy Street" (Anne Sexton a writer who commited suicide).

You like this.... we like this. From mid 80.s, highly acclaimed. Another song to look into if you like this groove is David Bowie and Mick Jagger with Dancing in the Street or just David Bowie with Let’s Dance

When “Sledgehammer” came out, the video was groundbreaking, so MTV played the video constantly! That’s one way to make a person sick of a song. My favorite Peter Gabriel song is “Big Time.”

Peter Gabriel is great. Amazing live shows. We still see him on every tour. The two little girls sitting the chair towards the end are his daughters and one of them tours with him as a back-up singer.

One of the greatest and most iconic music videos of the '80's. Peter Gabriel is so damned talented.

When I saw you were doing "Sledgehammer", my first thought was, "Well, THAT will keep him awake." Brass derives from the Stax Records house band, The Memphis Horns. Yeah, it's sex. But it manages to be both blatant and subtle at the same time. The video was managed by Steven r Johnson, who also did Gabriel's next song, "Big Time," which you may also like to react to.

Thanks! Peter Gabriel is a true artist. I saw him on this tour and it was one of the best concerts I've ever seen, and I've been to quite a few shows over the years. He actually went 'crowd-surfing' during "Lay Your Hands on Me" at a big venue! I loved him in Genesis and I really loved his solo stuff. Every song on this album is incredible. Did you catch that incredible bass work by the talented Tony Levin (also plays with King Crimson)? My favorite from 'So' is "Red Rain". "Big Time" is another funky rocker, also off 'So'. Then the previous album, 'Security' has "Shock the Monkey". Other hits: "Solsbury Hill" and "Games Without Frontiers". Lot of superb deep cuts off his albums too. Be well, stay safe! Peace from SF

Love this song !!!

This video was one of the most played ever on MTV. My fave song of Peter Gabriel's is Games Without Frontiers and the very moving Don't Give Up, with Kate Bush ,although I read that his first choice for the duet was Dolly Parton. I never really got what Sledgehammer was about so thanks for the insight Jay

Peak period MTV, my guy. This is what that channel was all about, and Peter Gabriel was the kind of artist who knew EXACTLY what was (and still is) possible with great music and hands-on artistry.

I've always been entirely too sober to appreciate the video. My fave by Peter is In Your Eyes.

He was the founding lead singer for Genesis. From the late 60’s until the late 70’s. Phil Collins was the drummer and backup singer. After Gabriel left the band, Phil Collins took over and did his magic. Peter Gabriel is so unique. Not long after this song he came out with the album “So”. It won several Grammys from the get-go. It’s brilliant. Nothing like his previous music. It’s so cerebral and hauntingly intoxicating. I’m sure you’ve heard “In Your Eyes”.

Peter was with Phil Collins in the group Genesis

Peter Gabriel was the king of the early music videos. His music is excellent. His imagination so fun. There are some more recent stage shows of his. They are exceptional and imaginative too. A real experience.

I really like "Lovetown" from the soundtrack of "Philadelphia", too. Apart from that, of course "Solsbury Hill", "In Your Eyes", "Red Rain" etc.

This is when you could watch videos all day on MTV

One of the most groundbreaking videos ever. Love Peter Gabriel. He has embraced so many different styles of music in his very long career.

DAYUM these are my JAMS...so many great memories from back in the day!! That beat y'all just gotta get up and move!! Great reaction...👏❤👏

you have no idea how many times I've heard this song and seen the video, and didn't realize it was about sex until just now. lmao

So creative. It won a record 9 MTV awards. I think I read somewhere that it was their most requested video. Do "Shock the Monkey" next.

Nice pick, Jay! I saw him at his 2014 induction into the RnR HoF. He still had it!

When my kids were little . We had MTV on as much as possible…this song was smashing !!!!!!

Hi Jayvee, love your groove. Your smile and laugh with the head jammin' to the beat, familiar so I'm smiling. Thank You for sharing your genuine enthusiasm. '80s were wild, songs/visuals like this is what made MTV so great at the time. Love seeing you have fun. You're all about the feeling. Very smooth Jayvee. ~ Much Love & Muy Musica ~!

I love how you picked up this was a "sex song" Lol

This is the second reaction video I’ve seen for this song and it makes me so happy to see this song makes other people feel the same way as it makes me feel!

This song came out in the 80s, I was in high school. We jammed to this song at school dances and roller skating.

I'm glad you didn't get too distracted by all the claymation visuals going on in the video. Peter Gabriel was an excellent artist in the '70s and '80s, especially his work with Genesis in their formative years, very progressive rock. This song was a big hit and the album was his most commercial. He used a lot of world music, different instrumentation which you may have noticed.

Peter Gabriel is a gem :) Loved seeing your reaction X

So talented, so different. 47 years ago I heard, suppers ready, I was 10 and cried my eyes out at the end of it. Early Genesis with Peter was a joy to behold. So this guy is it, as far as I am concerned. Phil did some magic too.

I'm 38. I remember being a kid stuck to the tv when this video came on. The 80s had some captivating videos. My 20 and 15 year old are always fascinated when I show them this stuff. keep it going! If didn't try Eurythmics "Sweet Dreams", put it on your list.

He has a wonderful voice, and very creative. Underrated band, Genesis. The video is so great.

Love Peter Gabriel, so original and just as good live too.

First released in 1986. Great video. Back in the days of MTV greatness!

Not one of my favourite songs but I admired the genius that was behind the video and found it so different to anything I had ever seen. The song itself always confused me but I couldn't make out all the words so lost a lot of the lyrics sadly. I listened to it as it was on the radio a great deal, not having MTV until much later I saw the video on Top of the Pops here in the UK but the images changing so fast caused someone in the family to have problems with their epilepsy so we left the room and listened to it out in the hall. Perhaps thats why I wasn't over fond of it after watching someone collapse. I appreciate the video, and I like Peter's voice and his talents. God bless you all, good luck everyone. Peace love and hugs Mary-Ellen UK

This came out back in 1986 mate 👍& I remember the first time I saw it & what a cool video it was & still is & the creators of Wallace & Gromit made this video 👍also Peter Gabriel did a song with a great British artist Kate Bush & the song is called don't give up & it's a beautiful song.

This video was way ahead of its time. Awsome!

I Love Peter Gabriel. Started listening 🎧 to him at 17

This song is from 1986, and Peter Gabriel was a long-time rock & roll veteran by then. Gabriel was the original lead singer for Genesis, beginning in the late 1960s. He left the band in the mid-'70s to start a solo career. (The drummer for Genesis, Phil Collins, took over as lead singer for the group.) Gabriel had some great songs over the years. You should definitely check out "In Your Eyes", which is one of his best known songs, and "Solsbury Hill", which was his first hit after becoming a solo artist.

30+ years later and it's still the most creative and original video I've ever seen

Peter Gabriel in case you didn't know was the original lead singer for Genesis, and Phil Collins was the drummer. When Peter left the group Genesis Phil took over the lead singing while still drumming. Here's some of my favourite songs of Peter Gabriel solo. - Solsbury Hill - Shock the Monkey - Steam - don't give up (with Kate Bush) - in your eyes Also try these here - the musical box (with Genesis 1973 live) - Watcher in the sky (with Genesis 1972) - dancing with the moonlit Knight (with Genesis 1973) - carpet crawlers (with Genesis 1974)

😂 Loved this reaction! Thanks so much! xo

In your eyes is my favorite by Peter Gabriel, amazing song

you chose a great one! Stop motion video is so funny :) Everything he released was brilliant, a talented artist. Shock the monkey was also really good

I loved this video! MTV would play it every :15 and my 2 yr old son would stop running around like a maniac and watch the video. Sledgehammer was huge in the dance clubs.

This song came out in 1986. I remember the premiere of this video on TV, it was a big deal! I realize now, the hilarity in premiering this song on prime time television, and my single-digit-old self grooving out to it in the living room, when the whole song is just every sexual innuendo Peter Gabriel could think of, strung together.

Fantastic song and video love ❤️ Peter Gabriel...

Peter Gabriel is awesome. I remember buying my first Genesis album when he was lead vocal . Lamb Lies down on Broadway.

Peter Gabriels video clips were always trippy and amazing!

Tony Levin’s bass line is just ridiculously good.

this is from 1986. check out Robert Palmer - Addicted To Love, another big hit from the same time

1980s and videos on MTV were everything. Good tune and artsy video. Good singing too.

I'm one of many that was waiting for this one. Groundbreaking music video in the early days of MTV. Funky song too! I LOVE BASS GUITAR, and this is a song that really features a great bass line.

When this video came out, I can remember thinking he was so old. Now I look at it and think his is so young. Funny how times changes your perspective so much. Great tune. Cool video.

Peter Gabriel, as others have said, was the original lead singer of Genesis. A few years in, they hired a virtually unknown Phil Collins to be their drummer. Gabriel was always a bit shy on stage and would feel self-conscious during the band's long instrumental passages. He said there's only so much the audience wants to see of the lead singer standing up there and 'wiggling his bum' while the band played. One of the things he did to combat this was dressing up in some outrageous costumes. Originally, he didn't even tell the others in the band because he said they'd never let him do it. So one day, he just appeared onstage in a red dress wearing a fox mask over his head -- something which was on the album cover at the time. It was shocking, but it put the band on the map. . Ever since then, Gabriel's been making the visuals part of his musical performance. When doing videos, he didn't see them as an afterthought, but as a multimedia art form in itself. 'Sledgehammer' has got to be one of the best videos ever made. It was difficult for Gabriel to do. He had to lie there for hours at a time while they moved everything and photographed it frame by frame. (The smell of the fish, he said, was particularly hard to endure.) . I feel that now you've enjoyed two solo works from the band Genesis, you might want to try their bassist's band, Mike + the Mechanics. 'Silent Running' or 'The Living Years' are two very good songs to start off with. Or, if you want to hear an outstanding song by Genesis itself -- with both Gabriel and Collins in the band -- try 'Firth of Fifth' (studio version). . Fun reaction! Thanks!

The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway is a great Genesis song with Peter on Lead Vocal. 'Back in NYC' was covered by Jeff Buckley.

This was one of the most fun videos that ever hit MTV.

CRAZY video...jammin tune!

So glad you did this track. Thank you.

Yes J Yes. You did it, - thank you 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 let go the dance floor is waiting. The bass on this track is insane. Lenny Krawitz & Prince (two crazy fine dudes) American woman live at Paisley park