Seven Stones (song)
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| "Seven Stones" | |
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| A-side | "Happy the Man" |
"Seven Stones" is the fourth song of Genesis' third album Nursery Cryme. It was released in 1971, and re-released after a year as a B-Side to the non-album single, "Happy the Man".
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"Seven Stones" is influenced by the music of King Crimson, and Tony Banks purchased a Mellotron Mark II from the band for use on several songs on the album.
The song tells the story about a smart but extremely vindictive old man. It opens quietly, growing stronger throughout and ending with a dramatic flourish.
| "Seven Stones" | |
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| Song | |
| B-side | "Seven Stones" |
Personnel
- Peter Gabriel – lead vocals, flute, bass drum, tambourine
- Steve Hackett – electric guitar
- Tony Banks – Hammond organ, Mellotron, Hohner Pianet electric piano, backing vocals
- Mike Rutherford – bass guitar, Dewtron "Mister Bassman" bass pedal synthesizer, backing vocals
- Phil Collins – drums, percussion, backing vocals