FIRST TIME HEARING Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer REACTION | WHAT IS HE TALKING ABOUT?!
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@barr790 2 жыл бұрын
It's Peter Gabriel, you get to understand the more you listen to him. He used to be in a band called Genesis with Phil Collins until he (Peter) left the band. He's actually very very cool! His music is awesome, he's done some good stuff with Kate Bush too. Absolute English treasure 🇬🇧
@cindycarey5800 2 жыл бұрын
You need to check out Peter gabriel sock the monkey the video is just about as crazy as this one
@motodork 2 жыл бұрын
He has won more awards than you can shake a stick out. He’s done amazing things.
@TubinTexas 2 жыл бұрын
A lot of talent in Genesis beyond Phil
@MrManfly 2 жыл бұрын
@@TubinTexas Peter was the talent before Phil !
@cindycarey5800 2 жыл бұрын
Sledgehammer meaning is just what you said This song is about sex, and the lyrics are loaded with phallic symbols. In addition to the word "sledgehammer," other references to the male member include the train, bumper cars, and the big dipper. The innuendo was typical of the blues music Gabriel drew from.
@mikemicrael5749 2 жыл бұрын
"Open up your fruit cage, and I will be your honey bee." Sexual metaphor at its finest!
@johnharkness7114 2 жыл бұрын
The train part recalls the old 'dozens' slam--Yo mama like a railroad track: She been laid all over this country :)
@torpedoboy4 2 жыл бұрын
@@mikemicrael5749 damn, all of these years I thought he said "fruit cakes". I'm almost 48 years old and still learning!
@markegbe6410 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂fruit cakes
@RicoBurghFan 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnharkness7114 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Shining_Whit 2 жыл бұрын
'In your eyes' from the secret world live tour is a real feel good song to watch. In fact the whole concert is so good I watch it about once a month and never tire of it!
@donadams9496 2 жыл бұрын
Shaking the Tree from that same concert
@shevawn1973 2 жыл бұрын
YES!!! MOST DEFINITELY..WOWZER 👍
@larrywalling2844 2 жыл бұрын
🤘🏻😎
@jadethorne3553 2 жыл бұрын
Secret World Live is the best show I never went to!
@angelskunk2206 2 жыл бұрын
This video was named the most played video of all time on MTV. You guys should also check out Big Time by Peter Gabriel.
@CBGB_1977 2 жыл бұрын
Music videos were an art. Can you imagine how long it took to create it? The golden days of MTV.
@NoCanDu 2 жыл бұрын
Did they do “Take On Me” or “Virtual Insanity” yet? Great videos, too!
@CBGB_1977 2 жыл бұрын
The Chemical Brother’s “Let Forever Be” is really awesome too.
@ashleydixon4613 Жыл бұрын
And obviously “Land of Confusion” by his old band, Genesis. My kid got obsessed with that video at age 5 (she’s 15 now). Imagine trying to explain global politics in the 1980’s to a 5yr-old. 😂 She still loves it-and understands it-today.
@UnderhillKoufax 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, Sledgehammer is a song about male sexuality and also a tribute to MoTown. This was easily one of the best rock songs of the 1980s. Other Peter Gabriel gems are Biko, In Your Eyes, Solsbury Hill, Games Without Frontiers, Mercy Street, Red Rain, Shaking the Tree, When Your Falling, and Secret World. His music is a real deep vibe as you listen more. He is in the Rock and Roll HOF.
@deborahcornell171 2 жыл бұрын
As you can see, he's sort of a visual artist as well as a musical artist. Check out "Shock the Monkey". Strange in a different way. Great groove.💙☮💙
@htbald1 2 жыл бұрын
Great song! Never quite understood all the meaning, but it's a fun song!
@johndalley1288 2 жыл бұрын
When this came out it was a game changer. For me it has stood the test of time
@MrkBO8 11 ай бұрын
This is the Gen X theme song.
@patrickfreitas3549 2 жыл бұрын
Unmistakable voice. Nobody sounds like him. And - like David Bowie - he's as much an artistic talent as he is a music talent.
@dbradx 2 жыл бұрын
Another killer choice - this video took us all by surprise when it came out, and was a real landmark for the 80s. Peter was the original lead singer for Genesis, and in their earlier years they were an experimental progressive rock band - that uniqueness definitely carried over to his solo work. This album was huge, lots of great tracks, but this was definitely the biggest. Always fun hanging out with you guys, peace and love from Canada!☮
@NoCanDu 2 жыл бұрын
My whole Senior year of high school was about this album!
@odin741 2 жыл бұрын
Check out Gabriel's "In Your Eyes" from the Secret World Tour Live
@superchango1 2 жыл бұрын
The version from 1987 is so much more powerful
@paulb4604 2 жыл бұрын
Back when MTV was still new, there were a handful of music videos that literally defined the genre. Thriller by MJ. Money For Nothing by Dire Straits. Take On Me by Aha. And this song. Really that's the "mount rushmore" of music videos I think.
@DicnballzBitch 2 жыл бұрын
The look on your face when the video ended was the exact feeling/expressions of myself and people around me when this first aired on MTV
@paulamoya7956 2 жыл бұрын
Hahah Word..
@Craplatte 2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: this video was nominated for Best video of the Year at the 1987 Soul Train Awards and Peter was the first and only white nominee in that category til Eminem in 2001 XD... it didn't win (Janet Jackson's video for "What have you done for me lately" did) but it won TONS of other awards with it (MTV, Brit Awards, etc.)
@TheGungunnerson 2 жыл бұрын
Peter Gabriel also won an Oscar for his song for Disney's Wall-E ... his daughter Melanie usually accompanies him on tour ....... the man is a genius .
@cindycarey5800 2 жыл бұрын
Just so you know the meaning behind shock the money is as follows. Shock the Monkey" is “a love song" that examines how jealousy can release one's basic instincts; the monkey is not a literal monkey, but a metaphor for one's feelings ...
@richardgoddard37 2 жыл бұрын
Peter created the 1st "World Music" festival WOMAD in 1980, and it's still going strong. Genius level musician and performer.
@brenthowell6148 2 жыл бұрын
Check out Big Time by Peter Gabriel. Cool!✌️
@mikewarker4445 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the Peter Gabriel universe. Strange cat! Great music! Was original lead singer for Genisis
@dipsydoodle7988 2 жыл бұрын
I have to highly recommend the live version of In Your Eyes. It's a spiritual experience. Also, did you know that Phil Collins replaced Peter as vocalist for Genesis? Yeah, that band is pretty iconic. I have to also recommend Genesis at Live Aid performing Abacab. Oh, and you're not tripping. 😅
@glassontherocks 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing performance!!! I use it as a vehicle when I meditate. It is very relaxing.
@joshlittrell8946 2 жыл бұрын
Several Peter Gabriel songs are about knockin' boots. Should check some live stuff from the Secret World concert video.
@mikemicrael5749 2 жыл бұрын
Great reaction! Peter Gabriel is one of the most remarkable people of our time. His contributions to culture and humanity go far beyond his music. You should read about his work with Nelson Mandela and other peace leaders and his long history of dedication to humanist causes such as Amnesty International. His catalog of music (solo and with Genesis from 1969-1975) and his influence on other artists is impressive. Peter is a clever lyricist and leading influencer during the 1980's by working with and promoting artists from around the world. Yet he has always had a sly sexual wit in his lyrics. If you like that aspect, listen to "Counting Out Time" from the epic concept album The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway from his last album with Genesis. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m8pydZiarL-9oJ8.html Genesis and Peter Gabriel are deep rabbit holes if you like progressive rock.
@palecorpse 2 жыл бұрын
He is saying he'll be whatever tool or vehicle needed to reach the destination. If it's beyond his imagination, he's open to being told and will have no problems communicating about it. Refreshing.
@annother3350 2 жыл бұрын
So he's submissive?!
@palecorpse 2 жыл бұрын
@@annother3350 sure
@palecorpse 2 жыл бұрын
@@annother3350 accommodating would come more readily to mind, but he is saying he'd be anything.
@KDeCesare 2 жыл бұрын
It was absolutely about sex. If you like the feel of this song, please react to "Big Time" and "Steam" for a similar feel. Peter Gabriel has a long list of very good songs. "In your Eyes" from the Secret World Live tour as someone has mentioned, is a must watch.
@CharCanuck14 2 жыл бұрын
You're spot on Recklezz! When the video first came out on MTV, it took me watching it quite a few times before the lyrics clicked.......and you did it the first listen!
@mikefetterman6782 2 жыл бұрын
This was voted #1 video of the 80s by MTV and it was tied for the #1 song of the 80s (when the poll was taken in 1989) with Sweet dreams are made of this from the Eurythemics.
@babylonsister118 2 жыл бұрын
You guys should seriously listen/watch anything from The Secret World concert, particularly In Your Eyes.
@mksch7642 2 жыл бұрын
Check out his song: Steam. Great song and very interesting video.
@robertthole695 2 жыл бұрын
he is a legend
@EllakGr 2 жыл бұрын
The backing vocals were by P. P. Arnold, Coral "Chyna Whyne" Gordon, and Dee Lewis, who also did the backing for "Big Time". I recommend you check out P. P. Arnold’s ’First Cut Is The Deepest’. Class track.
@seandobson6221 2 жыл бұрын
Peter Gabriel is so awesome! He’s a strange dude but so creative. He was a great frontman for Genesis before going solo. Check out Solsbury Hill, In Your Eyes, Shock the Monkey, Big Time, his cover of David Bowie’s Heroes was amazing.
@TheOneAndOnlyFloridaMan 2 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend getting into some Genesis. I'd suggest checking out the song Mama, it's actually got Phil Collins on vocals as it's from after Gabriel left the band.
@kimbrash2025 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite Genesis song ever!!!
@willfromyadkinville 2 жыл бұрын
Peter was a straight up dude!
@k_spats Жыл бұрын
- *"Shock The Monkey"* - *"In Your Eyes"* by Peter Gabriel *MUST SEE!!!* *Great reaction!* 💜💫✌🏼🎵
@tommc4916 2 жыл бұрын
The AMAZING Tony Levin with that bouncy bassline. Levin's a highly sought-after session musician, but he does regularly record with and tour with Peter Gabriel
@darrellgivens9774 2 жыл бұрын
Check out Harry Stiles" live cover on the Howard Stern show. It is one of the best cover's I have heard!
@jacqueline4514 2 жыл бұрын
YES!!! This whole cd "SO" was fantastic, with this being my favorite Peter Gabriel song! Other GREATS are "BIG TIME" and "Shock The Monkey". Oh yes, it's about sex, lol.
@briandrumgold642 2 жыл бұрын
Missy Elliott was heavily inspired to make videos just like Peter Gabriel. Such a crazy dope artist
@msliddy9744 2 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see young people react to and show an appreciation for music from way back. Great job!
@Rinusj1 Жыл бұрын
1987 was a brilliant year to me 15 years old
@GreatBigBore 9 ай бұрын
And the best part is that when you paused it to talk about the underlying subject matter, you were right where the video shows a tiny little box with a strange trigger-looking thing on it, from which Peter's face pops out. Talk about symbolism
@martinsv9183 2 жыл бұрын
"Big Time" next.
@nigeltrotter2886 Жыл бұрын
0:00- I'm seeing how calm these two are before watching this song and music video and I can tell ya'll have not buckled your seat belt for this ride. Hahaha, that's all good!!! You bout to trip all the way out with this one.
@paulamoya7956 2 жыл бұрын
I remember the night this premiered on MTV . Same expressions as you guys had . Love Peter Gabriel . “In Your eyes” should be your next choice from him. ⭐️
@jwooters1986 2 жыл бұрын
In Your Eyes epic
@kimware348 2 жыл бұрын
Yes that's exactly what he is talking about. Loved the 80s!
@SIXX2772 2 жыл бұрын
I always took the song as someone being a your sledgehammer removing obstacles out of your way in life lol
@margaritakmp 2 жыл бұрын
Highly recommend Harry Styles' cover of this song on Howard Stern!!! Basically flawless cover
@monickalynn4365 Жыл бұрын
If a guy calls himself a sledge hammer I'm runnin for the hills!
@jet07son 2 жыл бұрын
What is the meaning of the song Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel? In addition to the word "sledgehammer," other references to the male member include the train, bumper cars, and the big dipper. The innuendo was typical of the blues music Gabriel drew from. Gabriel said regarding the theme of this song: "Sometimes sex can break through barriers when other forms of communication are not working too well.
@dej1971 2 жыл бұрын
several great videos from Peter Gabriel! but this one was the first and everyone was talking about it in the middle 80s! an epic video
@richcarrCCC Жыл бұрын
I've been watching your reaction vids all morning, binging, and this one busted me up laughing... your reaction right off the bat was PRICELESS! THANKS!
@jalawoods1192 2 жыл бұрын
Ex Band Member of The Band Group Genesis . Along With Phil Collins This Song Is Offff The Hoooook 🎤🎶🎶🎶🎶😍
@cherylalexander1948 2 жыл бұрын
You have such a great smile when you are enjoying the music.
@bobangell1679 2 жыл бұрын
Big Time, Steam, Shock the Monkey, Digging in the Dirt, Red Rain, Games Without Frontiers, BIKO! PETER EFFING GABRIEL IS EFFING GREAT!
@mikepiccione886 2 жыл бұрын
Morgan James cover of sledgehammer is a must see
@neldablanco1663 2 жыл бұрын
One my favorite video!! ORIGINAL!! He is different, but talented. Thanks for reacting!❤❤ PS thanks for not ending video too soon. Yes it's about sex, and more!
@jflinn2010 2 жыл бұрын
You need to take in his first solo single, "Solsbury Hill." The lyrics are deep, thoughtful, expressive and intensely personal -- written as he was leaving Genesis for his solo career.
@youtmeme 2 жыл бұрын
cool guy, song brought the big band music sound to modern pop..and the video..well...😉😁👏👍
@tomasgonzalezmarin6118 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy this video when I was a kid; the colours, the imagination, the fun, the stop motion, I never noticed it was about sex relations until I grew up!! It is a very adult song and video but it had conquer all hearts at that time. Peter Gabriel is a genius, that I have the joy to have seen him twice in Chile. The first time in the first Amnesty International Concert in the 90's, with David Bowie, Brian Adams, among others. I was a Kid. The second time, not many years ago in Chile with my wife. Great!! I just want to recommend you the song "Big Time" which has a strange video like this one; but surely his best songs ever are Solsbury Hill and In your Eyes, from the Album "So". Regards from Chile!! :-)
@JoeAugustAcoustic 2 жыл бұрын
I loved this song growing up but I was a kid and the video disguised what its really about. So I started playing this song in my acoustic act a few years ago, it was the first time I really looked at the lyrics and was like, oh...this is about fucking lol
@jwooters1986 2 жыл бұрын
Check out In Your Eyes. They used that song in movie Say Anything one of the most classic songs and classic scenes in movie history
@bobangell1679 2 жыл бұрын
Peter Gabriel is great. I think he's retired now, but if he ever does another tour, don't let anything stop you from seeing him.
@midnightblue6668 2 жыл бұрын
Up there with one of the best videos of the great MTV era!
@Dom_721 Жыл бұрын
This joint is sooo 🔥🔥🔥 Gentleman take notes. Its about hittin it right lmao
@alexbrunner1900 2 жыл бұрын
I like the fact that this music video was shot in stop motion, by the studio behind Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run, and others.
@Carthism 2 жыл бұрын
I would recommend “Big Time” It was actually the official Wrestlemania 22 Theme song !
@wayneparker9331 7 ай бұрын
Your experience with the video was the exact same as it was for us Gen-Xers who were in high school and college when this video came out on MTV. The video is so interesting, fascinating, etc. that you almost don't even hear the music or the lyrics. In fact, one could almost criticize the makers for making a video that distracted from the otherwise great song that it was created with. It was only when I heard the song's lyrics when it was played in a bar that I understood that Peter Gabriel was (bluntly speaking) singing about sex and using phrases with double entendre meanings to describe what his erstwhile partner could expect form him. Once you realized that, you had to laugh at the genius of the man and his team for their work.
@Raixor 2 жыл бұрын
*Now y'all gotta react to "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel. BUT, it has to be, "Peter Gabriel - In Your Eyes (Secret World Live)", from his official page (Best quality) It's the finale from his 1993 concert (which explains a couple of the backup singers' clothes.😁).* *And yes, it's the song from "The Boombox Scene" from the movie, "Say Anything". That would be a cool clip to react to and add to this reaction since it's such a huge pop-culture reference.* 📻
@kevinhennessy1615 2 жыл бұрын
Great Track Again - Peter Gabriel - Sledghammer This Basically Was a Slight at His Former Band Genises Which He Left.
@joefav76 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking an interest in these songs from the 80’s. MTV was huge in those times. I remember when this video came out, it took me a while to catch on to the meaning🤔, but people were captivated by the visuals of this video. The 80’s were a really fun time to grow up and music videos was a big part of the culture. By the mid 90’s it was all over☹️
@mitchellbeston1033 2 жыл бұрын
Whenever i think of this song, the dancing chickens dominate my thoughts.
@stevenmitchell839 2 жыл бұрын
When this video came out it made video of the year on MTV awards
@bryanhale5254 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah stuff from where his face is melted that solo album is just beyond I remember hearing that some record Executives said Oh wow was Peter Gabriel committed for a little while? He even has a changed labels because his previous label wouldn't release it it was pretty cool though because they did an accident some happy accident the use some kind of an expander limiter gate technology and a created this snare drum sound that is so awesome and then everybody in the 80s started using that undeniably another genius
@stefanikelly8198 2 жыл бұрын
Check out his iconic song In your eyes, love that song
@thomasmcginnis2782 2 жыл бұрын
Many more cool Peter Gabriel songs/videos..."Digging in the Dirt, Steam, Big Time, Shock the Monkey, and In Your Eyes" are a few.
@johnharkness7114 2 жыл бұрын
The video basically goes through every popular animation and other art tropes of the period--like an art-school lesson
@NoSkillPenguin 10 ай бұрын
I love how the headmovement slightly progresses...
@mset510 2 жыл бұрын
Now ya just GOTTA watch his official music vid for his song "Big Time"
@bigonemaryland 2 жыл бұрын
Best song about having a huge .... sledgehammer
@glassontherocks 2 жыл бұрын
Peter Gabriel "In your Eyes" its the best of the best. Promise!
@jollyrodgers7272 2 жыл бұрын
SHOCK THE MONKEY, SOLSBURY HILL, IN YOUR EYES, GAMES WITHOUT FRONTIERS, BIG TIME, STEAM, and more are worth reacting to - Recommend the original official music video as he made real good ones, many having an element of humor and whimsy. This one was done with all stop-motion photography. Sledgehammer has a double-meaning for the male organ.
@shutterbug_713 2 жыл бұрын
2:47 It's "Hey hey, you there! Hey, I got a-music".
@reha1066 2 жыл бұрын
Your expressions had me cracking up. 😂
@colinweir3203 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to old school great times in Australia 🇦🇺 👍
@bryanhale5254 2 жыл бұрын
You know when they have all the people crowded together even though they got the backup singers and in all those people in that room there's 1gal sitting on a bar stool and it's Peter Gabriel's daughter if you look really closely you'll see she's so spitting image alright kids yeah Creed video prayed artist you haven't even done his stuff from the early 70s progressive rock era type stuff and there's even more of his solo stuff and it's absolutely astounding
@michaelchilcott210 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant track. I saw him live back in the 80's at Selhurst Park that's a South London football (Soccer) Club Ground.👍
@neilhalley8897 2 жыл бұрын
A great artist.
@alexshortsplus 2 жыл бұрын
Big time producer Dan lanois helped produce this song for Peter....
@stephensivik2337 2 жыл бұрын
Solsbury Hill by Peter Gabriel is a great song, but sounds way different. One my favorite songs by him.
@cocopuff7038 2 жыл бұрын
LoL you knew what was on that wall he talkin bout smashing great reaction when I first seen this I thought the same as you funny.
@kimkoula1005 2 жыл бұрын
I knew this one would be crazy for you guys.. lol. this video describes an acid trip perfectly😂
@cindyp1033 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I learned something new today 40 years after watching this on Mtv😂
@j4wn 2 жыл бұрын
Big Time from the same Album is a real groove.
@mikepiccione886 2 жыл бұрын
Morgan James covering Aerosmith dream on is another 🔥 song
@bartstarr100 2 жыл бұрын
He was a video pioneer. "Games Without Frontiers"
@cindyp1033 2 жыл бұрын
Gotta love the 80’s on MTv 😂🔥
@davidstephens6462 2 жыл бұрын
One of the first videos to use computer editing and graphics, in addition to classic stop motion animation. Get in a good headspace and watch his concert video "Secret World". You will be amazed!!
@floorticket 2 жыл бұрын
The video wasn't "revolutionary" but certainly made an impact and stood out from the rest on MTV.
@mirtieraczo5842 2 жыл бұрын
I knew you would find this one interesting, lol. I would like to suggest another interesting song/video that I think you will like. Slave to the Rhythm by Grace Jones.
@allamerican3100 2 жыл бұрын
Madonna I'm crazy for you is a classic
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