Man on the Corner
Genesis
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10 facts about this song
Album Appearance"Man on the Corner" is a track from the album "Abacab", the eleventh studio album by Genesis, released in September 1981.
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Song's ComposerThe song, "Man on the Corner," was written by band member Phil Collins. It's one of the few songs from the album solely written by Collins.
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Chart PerformanceThe track peaked at number 40 on the UK Singles Chart and performed better in the United States, where it reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Lyrics MeaningThe song's lyrics are about a homeless man who is invisible to the everyday passers-by. It has been interpreted as a commentary on societal indifference to the homeless.
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Song Genre"Man on the Corner" belongs to the genre of progressive rock, a style of rock music popular in the mid-1970s that is characterized by complex song structures and high technical ability.
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Instrumental FeatureThis song prominently features a drum machine, a distinctive element of several songs composed by Phil Collins during his time in Genesis and his solo career.
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Live PerformancesDespite its success, "Man on the Corner" has not been performed live by the band since the Abacab tour in the early 1980s.
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Debut PerformanceThe song was first played live on March 25, 1981, in Peoria, USA, several months before the release of the album "Abacab."
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The Album's SuccessWhile "Man on the Corner" was a hit, the album as a whole, "Abacab," was an even bigger success, reaching #1 on the UK charts and #9 on the US Billboard 200.
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Video ReleaseAlthough there isn't an official music video for "Man on the Corner," live performances of the song can be seen in the concert videos "Three Sides Live" and "The Way We Walk – Live in Concert."
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