Man on the Corner

Genesis

About Man on the Corner

"Man on the Corner" is a 1981 song by British rock band Genesis, released as a single on 5 March 1982. The song was written and sung by drummer Phil Collins. It peaked at No. 41 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 40 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100.


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1981
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Genesis

Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band currently consists of its three longest-tenured members - Tony Banks (keyboards) and Mike Rutherford (bass, guitar), who were founder members; and Phil Collins (vocals, drums), who first joined in 1970. Past members Peter Gabriel (vocals, flute), Steve Hackett (guitar) and Anthony Phillips (guitar), also played major roles in the band in its early years. Genesis are among the top 30 highest-selling recording artists of all time, with approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide. more »

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Album Appearance
"Man on the Corner" is a track from the album "Abacab", the eleventh studio album by Genesis, released in September 1981.
Song's Composer
The 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.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Lyrics Meaning
The 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.
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.
Instrumental Feature
This 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.
Live Performances
Despite its success, "Man on the Corner" has not been performed live by the band since the Abacab tour in the early 1980s.
Debut Performance
The song was first played live on March 25, 1981, in Peoria, USA, several months before the release of the album "Abacab."
The Album's Success
While "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.
Video Release
Although 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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