This was the last album by gabriel to be titled peter gabriel until the 2008 compilation album released covermounted onto the mail on sunday. These albums contain peters orchestral interpretations of some of his favourite songs by other people, as well as reworkings of some his own. Choose from peter gabriel sheet music for such popular songs as in your eyes, here comes the flood, and dont give up. The book of love, by air supply, 1997 the book of love the magnetic fields song, 1999. Singer peter gabriel was with his then band genesis during the first half of 1970s one of the inventors of progressive rock. Lyrics for the book of love by peter gabriel songfacts. There arent many folks like peter gabriel in this world. The book of love was written by stephin merritt of the magnetic fields and features on peter s album scratch my back. This perceptive dissection of loves simplicities is the first single from english musician peter gabriels eighth studio and fourteenth album overall, scratch my back. The book of love appears on magnetic fields threevolume concept album 69 love songs, which contains 69 tracks described as love songs, 23 tracks in each of the three volumes. Official website of peter gabriel the english singersongwriter, musician and humanitarian activist. The book of love the magnetic fields song wikipedia. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar, and singer pro in ab major. Check out the book of love by peter gabriel on amazon music.
The book of love is a song written by stephin merritt and attributed to the magnetic fields, an american indie pop group founded and led by him. The book of love was written by stephin merritt of the magnetic fields and features on peters album scratch my back. Maicod from netherlands i didnt know this was not an original song of gavin james but by peter gabriel. The security title was maintained on american and canadian releases of the album until 2010, when it reverted to the original peter gabriel title for reissues by gabriels own real world records label. Peter gabriel the book of love sheet music in ab major. The book of love was written by stephin merritt of the magnetic fields and features on peters album scratch my back the scratch my back album, released in 2010, was conceived as a songwriters exchange project where peter covered some of his favourite songs and in return the artists he chose would then cover one of his songs. The book of love live, a song by peter gabriel on spotify. He was the lead singer of leading progressive rock band. Usage attributionnoncommercialno derivative works 3. A music video for peter gabriels the book of love featuring stick people from. The video for the track was inspired by the art work of yayoi kusama, who peter collaborated with on the video. Once again, the man in this case warner music is blocking me from posting music, this time solsbury hill, even though its up here already in other formats. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts, and figures and instructions for dancing.
In order to view this website correctly, please consider updating your browser. Meabh, 47, who is married to the former genesis star, was diagnosed with an aggressive. The scratch my back album, released in 2010, was conceived as a. The croatian musicians 2cellos recorded an instrumental version on their album in2ition. In a horrific massacre, the regime warplanes and helicopters targeted the densely crowded public market and industrial zone in idlib city. Peter gabriels song lovetown was first released in february 1993 on the soundtrack to the film philadelphia and was included on the films soundtrack album. If you continue to see this message after dismissing. He subsequently recorded the song for the soundtrack of the 2004 film shall we dance. Peter gabriel does his brilliant version of the magnetic fields song, the book of love live at hammersmith apollo, london 23032011 on his new blood tour. Gabriel and ezrin assembled musicians, including guitarist robert fripp, and his future king crimson bandmate tony levin on bass. I came here because i was curious if the song title and lyrics could also be read as describing the bible.
Featuring the song book of love mp3 download and lyrics. John from aberdeen, united kingdom featured on last episode of fab us tv series scrubs. This perceptive dissection of loves simplicities is the first single from english musician peter gabriels eighth studio and fourteenth album overall, scratch my. Peter gabriel the book of love live video dailymotion. The lyrics are about gabriels fear of dedicating himself to his relationships.
This is the first live performance of the book of love by peter gabriel. Peter gabriels the book of love peter gabriel wlyrics hd music video in high definition. Peter gabriel the book of love lyrics genius lyrics. Book of love band, an american synthpop band book of love, the bands 1987 album book of love, the albums title track. After leaving genesis, gabriel went on to a successful solo career. After his departure in 1976 he transformed from a highly theatrical rock star to a more introverted cult hero, who with his first record to reach the general public knew hardly more.
The book of love is the eighth song on peter gabriels eighth studio album, scratch my back. Peter gabriel the book of love live from womad 2009. Peter gabriel the book of love full score sheet music. His 1986 album, so, is his most commercially successful, selling five million copies in america, and the albums. Gabriel s version also appeared on his 2010 album scratch my back. Peter gabriel has 21 books on goodreads with 615 ratings. Peter gabriel 3 peter gabriel 1 peter gabriel 2 long walk home. The singer peter gabriel saved his wifes life after she was told her melonsized tumours were incurable. Peter gabriel the book of love piano and voice partitions. I heard it on a film recently being played, and it just brought back how i loved it so much. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts and. The overarching theme of the song is a holistic description of the human emotion of love. Cd universe is your source for peter gabriels song book of love mp3 download lyrics and much more.
Peter brian gabriel born february 1950 is an english singersongwriter, record producer and humanitarian who rose to fame as the original lead singer and flautist of the progressive rock band genesis. Peter gabriel was educated at charterhouse school, surrey, england. Like to be liked, need to be needed, want to be wanted and love to be loved. This documentary was quite insightful in viewing his music making process. This following is the solo discography of peter gabriel, an english singersongwriter, musician and humanitarian activist who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock band genesis. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts and figures and instructions for dancing but i. After leaving genesis in 1975, gabriel launched a successful solo career with solsbury hill as his first single. Theatrical leader of 70sera genesis and a bona fide pop star by the 80s despite his experimental, often exotic, material. Peter gabriel the book of love wlyrics hd the book of love. We have an official the book of love tab made by ug professional guitarists. Listen to peter gabriel in full in the spotify app. Gabriel came up with the lyrics based on some phrases he had kicking around. Released on 25 february 1977, it was produced by bob ezrin.
Filmed at hammersmith apollo in march 2011, new blood live in london captures peter gabriel performing live with the 46 piece new blood orchestra. He dedicated us to his exwife, jill, his 2 daughters, and. Peter gabriel is the debut solo studio album by english progressive rock singersongwriter peter gabriel and the first of four with the same eponymous title. Print and download in pdf or midi the book of love. Print and download the book of love sheet music by peter gabriel. When the magnetic fields appeared at the lyric theatre, hammersmith in january 2001 to play the whole of 69 love songs, they were joined by peter gabriel for an encore of the book of love. Peter gabriel book of love mp3 download and lyrics. The book of love song, by the monotones, 1958 book of love, a song by fleetwood mac from the 1982 album mirage. Mix peter gabriel hd the book of love new blood orchestra live in london youtube youtube. Het nummer verscheen op hun conceptalbum 69 love songs uit 1999. The record consists of gabriel covering twelve songs by various artists, using orchestra and voice rather than normal rock instruments.
Peter gabriel in your eyes secret world live duration. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Full score for peter gabriels version of the book of love. Thats how long it took assad and putin to breach a ceasefire that gave civilians in idlib some hope to take a breath and recover from months of suff. Peter gabriels wife recovered from tumours the size of.
Peter gabriel hd the book of love new blood orchestra live. Adam from lehman, pa best love song ever, love peter. Peter gabriel biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Peter gabriel performs the magnetic fields song the book of love live in london. The video for modern love was done with this director peter medak id seen the film the ruling class which i really enjoyed, a great film with peter otoole and he did that with me in.