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GENESIS
SUPPER’S FINISHED
Compact Disc
Item no. :YS044 Barcode :0823564039176 Artist :GENESIS Product type :Compact Disc Label :YARD STICK Release Date :02 May 2025
OVERVIEW
Selling England by the Pound, released in September 1973, marked a breakthrough moment for Genesis both
commercially and critically. Widely regarded as one of the band's finest achievements, the album resonated deeply
with fans and critics alike. Songs like "Firth of Fifth," "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)," and "The Cinema
Show" displayed the band’s ability to blend technical musicianship with memorable melodies and whimsical
storytelling. The album reached #3 on the UK charts and broke into the US charts too, signalling the band's increasing
international appeal.
An international tour supporting the album began on 19 September 1973 in Paris, France, and consisted of 112
shows over three legs across Europe and North America, before concluding on 20 January 1974 in London. The
band's live show was a spectacle, with visuals that complemented the surreal storytelling of the album. Peter Gabriel
devised new stories before songs and wore costumes for performances of "Dancing With The Moonlit Knight" and
"The Battle of Epping Forest", adding an extra dimension to the already intricate performances of prior tours.
• The finest show of this tour was undoubtedly Genesis’ performance at London’s Rainbow Theatre on 20
October 1973 before an adoring home crowd. Putting on a sensational show that was also broadcast on FM
radio, the audience was treated to a true spectacle with visuals that perfectly accompanied the musical
prowess and theatrics of the band. The entire show is now available for all to hear on this new CD,
demonstrating just why Genesis were regarded as one of the premier live acts of the era, and offering fans a
chance to relive the mastery of Genesis at their zenith once more.
TRACK LIST
1 Watcher Of The Skies 8:02
2 Dancing With The Moonlit Knight 6:19
3 I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) 5:26
4 Firth Of Fifth 8:41
5 More Fool Me 3:43
6 Supper’s Ready (Intro) 3:12
7 Supper’s Ready 23:11
• Not for sale to GAS (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
