It should be a crime to place an ad in the middle of this song.

The best progessive rock song ever composed. Tony's intro is amazing. I downloaded the keybord notes and my 20 year old daughter played it on her piano. I nearly cried.

The song that made me a Genesis fan

Grade 8 pianist here. That intro is not nearly as easy as it sounds - major kudos to Tony Banks for composing this!

Steve Hackett's guitar solo is absolutely BRILLIANT!!!!! in this great song.

This song has everything. The amazing keyboard intro, the lyrics, the guitar solo... a true masterpiece.

One of the greatest songs ever written and played by human beings.

Having a t -shirt printed, saying: "Interrupt my listening with your execrable adverts, and I'll make a point of not buying your products."

Old Genesis is complete musical genius. Long live Mr Peter Gabriel.

Mike Rutherford's bass playing is superb.

Phil's drumming is out of this world on this track! And so is Steve's solo!!!

One of the best songs ever made by Genesis in history! ❤️🎶🎧

Every member of band at their peak. Pure genius.

The path is clear Though no eyes can see The course laid down long before And so with gods and men The sheep remain inside their pen Though many times they've seen the way to leave He rides majestic Past homes of men Who care not or gaze with joy To see reflected there The trees, the sky, the lily fair The scene of death is lying just below The mountain cuts off the town from view Like a cancer growth is removed by skill Let it be revealed A waterfall, his madrigal An inland sea, his symphony Undinal songs Urge the sailors on 'Til lured by the sirens' cry Now as the river dissolves in sea So Neptune has claimed another soul And so with gods and men The sheep remain inside their pen Until the shepherd leads his flock away The sands of time were eroded by The river of constant change

Tony Banks is a genius!! ❤️🎹🎶🎧

The intro alone by Tony Banks....magical. It put him right up there with the best of progressive greats.

50 years later and I still get goosebumps and tears in my eyes as well .... amazing!!!

The best Genesis Album ever.

I was in my teens when Selling came out. Heard it in the radio and was shocked. It changed my fave top ten considerably. I'd been into Led Zep, Purple, Kinks, Stones and othersuch acts, but now Genesis reigned supreme. This is still my fave album from them.

My favourite guitar solo of all time. It brings me to tears everytime. Steve is god.

It’s not just about the guitar solo during that section, it’s everything coming together absolutely perfectly- Phil dancing around on the ride cymbal, Tony creating drama with the mellotron, Mike’s 12-string and bass pedals on the second and third pass. Fucking brilliant

Let's give credit to the recording engineer too. He did this wonderful recording so well balanced between the instruments and clear WITHOUT all the digital crap that infects the music industry today. This is All ANALOGUE on TAPE without any digital control on the mixing board. All hands and ears.

In the middle of it domino's pizza commercial this means i will never ever spend a penny on domino's

I mean how is it possible that every single time I listen to THAT guitar solo I have shivers down my spine?!! Goodness, the unparalleled power of music!

A masterpiece for the ages. This is the DEFINITIVE example of the staggering artistic heights to which the very best prog rock could aspire when the record-buying public still had the concentration and intelligence to make the effort to appreciate great works by musically ambitious, pioneering, creative spirits. Timeless brilliance.

Ladies and gentleman... The definitive Genesis song is here, and it's called FIRTH OF FIFTH!

holy shit that guitar solo

everything is perfect in this song, drums, piano, flute, bass, keyboard, the entries are perfect, everything is a perfect song, the 5 geniuses united.

As a classically trained musician, I think this album represents a high point in 20th C. music. Not to exaggerate 😂........ but my own feeling is that rock, jazz, and soul music are absolutely up there with the greatest music of all time. The period 1963-1974 particularly. Firth of Fifth and Selling England represent the greatest human expression. Which is why we cry when we hear it I think ...........Blessings ❤💜❤

The guitar note that is sustained from 6:16 to 6:24 is extraordinary.

Questa è una immensa opera musicale dei Genesis. Pensare che quando è stata scritta loro erano dei ventenni. Meraviglioso

La première chanson de Genesis que j'ai écouté.J'avais 14 ans ; Coup de foudre; j'en ai 62 et j'aime toujours autant

Brilliant. Genesis are my favourite band. Firth is genius. I'm long retired from the police. Their music kept me going in my darkest times. I am a great believer that music unites everyone. Only beautiful souls can write beautiful music. Let's keep the music going, folks. And unite humanity ❤💚💙💛🧡💜🤎

I am sixty-five years old and lot of time is flawn away from the First time I heard Genesis and I got fallen in love with their musc. Today, I close my eyes and their music make me feel free in a world of pure imagination as the first time

If anyone questions Phil's skill as a drummer play them this song, better yet, play them the whole album

best guitar solo in history

The piano intro by Tony Banks is brilliant! 🎹

Nobody mentioning Steve Hackett. Without his guitar solos there wouldn't be genesis

6:47 That guitar is crying melodically. It sounds like such a longing.

Patrimonio de la humanidad!

I want this masterpiece to be played at my funeral

I'm 17 yo now and i've been listening to this song since I was 14. The first time I heard that solo in my father's car (he has always been a huge genesis fan) i instantly thought that it was the best thing ever to get into my ears... this song, and the hole album, are some of the best creations that man has ever made

the G in Genesis stands for G.O.A.T

Phill Collins best performance, creativity and so much synchronization. Full band a bunch of genius. This song will never pass away, it's a real master piece.

The beauty of this song is bringing tears to my eyes again.

Sublime drumming from Mr Collins underpinning the rest of the band, simply awesome.

I think, not only this piece, but the whole album is a musical masterpiece.

Love you forever... Tony, Phil, Peter, Steve, Mike... ❤️

Gabriel's voice fits perfectly with the music. Superb

Simply Brilliant . At Mozart or Beethoven's level of composition. Love it.

Ascolto questo disco da 10 anni. E non mi stanco mai di metterlo nello stereo. È bellissimo. Grandissimi ed immensi Genesis. Viva il Rock Progressivo. ❤

Best song for ever and ever...real masterwork!!!!!Steve Hacket and Tony Banks beautiful combination...Seventies rules!!!!

Genesis saved my Life i was 15 year old m’y Life was a mess i was so in love with there musique Thank you Genesis ♥️

The LYRICS for this AMAZING song, for those who wish to sing along (the rhyme is planned) The path is clear Though no eyes can see The course laid down long before And so with gods and men The sheep remain inside their pen Though many times they've seen the way to leave He rides majestic Past homes of men Who care not or gaze with joy To see reflected there The trees, the sky, the lily fair The scene of death is lying just below The mountain cuts off the town from view Like a cancer growth is removed by skill Let it be revealed A waterfall, his madrigal An inland sea, his symphony Undinal songs Urge the sailors on 'Til lured by the sirens' cry Now as the river dissolves in sea So Neptune has claimed another soul And so with gods and men The sheep remain inside their pen Until the shepherd leads his flock away The sands of time were eroded by The river of constant change

🎶 Firth Of Fifth 🎶 Thanks Genesis For This Excellent, Fabulous, Awesome & Fantastic Masterpiece Of Music, You're The Best!!!!! GENESIS FOREVER!!!!! 🎤🎹🎸🥁🎸🎼 🎤🎹🎸🥁🎸🎼

*50 Years of Selling England By The Pound* Still one of their best and most timeless album

Is this the best Genesis song .... I think probably

Legendary

I shazamed this as I was returning from work today. God, how flat lives we live.. this music says it all!

Best song of all time.

I'm thankful that I got to discover this song of Genesis. It's a timeless masterpiece.

Almost forgot how good music can be

This song is one of the five best rocksongs ever made in the history of symphonic rock.What an energy,especially the beginning is fabulous.!

This and Cinema Show are my top 2 favorites

4:32 I get a monumental burst of joy when I hear this part come in

Hackett's guitar solo. Heaven on earth...🌈

I will never tire of listening to this album. This song I used to play to death back in my bedroom when I was a young teenager. My parents actually enjoyed it over other albums I owned. Though my preferred method of listening was with headphones. I'm surprised I'm not deaf. I also married a sound guy for a band my boss was in so I should be deaf. Now I'm going on 61, I can't see well but I still have my hearing 🤗🙏🥳

My favorite song of all time.

I have lived a long and adventurous life- I’ve loved many a good woman, as the saying goes, and been to a lot of wonderful places, played every kind of music I was capable of. Now I’m old and dying slowly from a chronic illness. I have a list of songs of various bands and artists I want to have played at my funeral, if they have one for me, and Firth of Fifth is on it, along with Supper’s Ready, and the instrumental version of FZ playing What’s New In Baltimore. Beyond the Sea is on it, too, as well as Armstrong’s Wonderful World. When I get sick enough to merit the really good drugs, I’m planning on making up a playlist of these great songs, and I’ll listen to them while I unobtrusively remove myself from life’s chessboard, and join my friends and family who have gone before. I bet they have some fine music in the afterlife…

This song is soooo phenomenal...always get a kick when the flute-solo hands over to piano/keyboard and then to the guitar...and when the 12-string-guitar joins at 6:51 my body shivers - never experienced such a perfect music composition that makes me feel blessed and being one with that music...so astonishing!!!!

El solo se Steve Hackett es increíble. Es emocionante, cálido y profundo hasta nostálgico diría yo. Me hace llorar muchas veces.

IMHO, early genesis with Gabriel was the best all-around progressive rock Band ! The musicianship, compositions, lyrics, the lead vocals, the great live performances and theatrical productions and excellent albums! They clearly had it all!

"The sands of time were eroded by the river of constant change" is a great verse to end a song

This is a masterpiece! For me the best genesis song ever written

One of the best prog song all time! Sensational keyboards architecture, magical solo guitar, fantastic rythmic section, epic vocals!

Best guitar solo ever!

These words will be written on my gravestone: *The sands of time were eroded by the river of constant change. "

Assolutamente il pezzo + bello nella storia de rock,nettamente al Numero 1,nelle classifiche di ogni tempo,in questo brano vi è proprio tutto,momenti onirici,di pathos,fraseggi al flauto e alla bellissima voce dell'arcangelo,mastro Tonio un fiume in piena alle tastiere,Stefano commovente alla chitarra,Filippo e Michele imbastiscono ritmi e controtempi da paura in una sola parola GENESIS the GOAT

Una delle VETTE più ALTE del ROCK ROMANTICO...e dei GENESIS. Brano memorabile che sembra USCITO dalla MUSICA CLASSICA, dove il PATHOS aumenta se l'ascolto avviene nella PENOMBRA e meglio ancora...in una SERA con la LUNA. 👍👍👍👍👍

27 years old from Turkey. This song is my childhood and its the best progressive rock song

I first heard 'Selling England' at the age of 16 in 1992. It completely blew my mind. And even now, every time I listen to it, Steve's guitar solo gives me goosebumps.

Tony banks is a composer.tTats all.This song is a musical masterpiece

Masterpiece of the rock prog. 🤩📢❤

Music that belongs to GOD as played by angels!!!! So love this music!

Firth Of Fifth is a sun in my days, never tired of listening to it... Mind blowing and inspiring :)

Just a stunning, stunning piece of music highlighting the artistry and musicianship of messers Banks and Hackett. This and The Cinema Show are probably the two finest pieces of music ever recorded by this phenomenal band.

Earlier this year, I got to see Steve Hackett play this in concert, it was OUTSTANDING, it was like stepping back in time 50 years ago.

There are so many different musical passages in this song - and of course in many other Genesis songs - but all together they make a whole unmatched by any other band. Starts off with that magnificent solo by Tony - he's really an underrated composer/keyboard player, and again that short solo at 4:08. Before that the flute solo by Peter, and him singing is amazing. And then of course Steve's wonderful guitar solo at 5:42 - not just another guitar solo just for the sake of it, but another passage that has a meaning, that really speaks with your mind. And Phil is to Genesis what Ringo was for the Beatles, yes even more so. All in all, five geniuses working together, very seldom seen or heard. No weak points, all highly competent and talented. And this song is no doubt a masterpiece. But so is the entire album. Another masterpiece is Nursery cryme, just like Selling... there are no bad songs, no fillers. Excellent songwriting!! 💯🎶🎵

For me, best song all times. Fantastic musicians, beautiful lyrics, impressive voice, amazing solo.

Steve's solo is sooo good.Haunting....

Очень люблю эту вещь. Часто сам играю и пою ее на английском языке. Долго подбирал по слуху музыкальное сопровождение на фортепьяно, подобрал. Но один раз пришлось обратиться к нотам. Слишком сложная гармония для подбора по слуху)))

The greatest five lads. Steve, Mike, Phil, Tony and Peter 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

This is one of my favorite Genesis songs from one of my favorite Genesis albums. There is not a bad song on Selling England, in my opinion. Don't get me wrong, there are other great Genesis albums. There are great songs off even the albums that didn't grab me as much. If any of you are into praying, find time to pray for Phil Collins!

The intro gives me chills every time and I cry

Tony Banks, el piano y el teclado se rinden ante este nombre. Steve tu sólo es de una calidad sonora y melódica sin igual. Son inmortales muchachos, qué más se puede pedir a la vida. Gracias por tanto arte!

One of the best solo piano and guitar ever...and both in the same song!

I wonder how many takes it took for the guitar solo? Getting that sustain and controlling the feedback at the same time while keeping it clean enough to lay down on a recording is masterful.

This is music from God

Saw them on their very first US tour in 1972 at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center NYC !!

The Lamb and Selling England by the pound are both musical masterpieces...Peter Gabriel was,the master....if you only listen to 1980s mainstream Genesis, your missing out on pure genius....