Peter Gabriel has an extensive solo catalog with a number of highly acclaimed and recognizable songs. Among his most iconic are “Solsbury Hill”, reflecting his departure from Genesis and noted for its unusual time signature and emotional resonance[1]. Another signature track is “Sledgehammer”, a chart-topping hit especially famous for its groundbreaking music video and danceable, funk-infused sound[1].
Some other essential Peter Gabriel singles include:
- “Games Without Frontiers”
- “Biko”
- “Don’t Give Up” (duet with Kate Bush)
- “Shock the Monkey”
- “In Your Eyes”
- “Mercy Street”
- “Big Time”
- “I Have the Touch”
- “Blood of Eden”
These songs are not only critical in shaping Gabriel’s reputation as a solo artist but have also been widely recognized for their innovation and emotional depth[2][5][7].
His most notable albums and some key tracks from each include:
- Peter Gabriel (1977, “Car”) – “Solsbury Hill,” “Modern Love”
- Peter Gabriel (1980, “Melt”) – “Games Without Frontiers,” “Biko”
- Peter Gabriel (1982, “Security”) – “Shock the Monkey”
- So (1986) – “Sledgehammer,” “Don’t Give Up,” “Big Time,” “In Your Eyes”
- Us (1992) – “Blood of Eden,” “Steam”
- Passion (1989) – An instrumental album, famous for its influence on world music
- New Blood (2011) – Re-imagined versions of earlier hits
Several of Gabriel’s songs, especially from “So” and “Us,” became MTV staples and are still associated with the creative visuals of their accompanying music videos[4].
References
- [1] What Is Peter Gabriel’s Signature Song? | Page 4
- [2] Peter Gabriel – the albums, the singles – Classic Pop Magazine
- [5] The Top 20 Peter Gabriel songs, ranked – Goldmine Magazine
- [7] Peter Gabriel Greatest Hits ~ Best Songs Of 80s 90s Old … – YouTube
- [4] The Albums of Peter Gabriel – If My Records Could Talk
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