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About Follow You Follow Me
"Follow You Follow Me" is a love song written and recorded by English rock band Genesis. It was released in February 1978 as the first single from their ninth studio album, ... And Then There Were Three... (1978). The music was composed by the band, and the lyrics were written by bassist and guitarist Mike Rutherford. At the time of release, "Follow You Follow Me" became the band's most successful single, reaching No. 7 on the UK Singles chart, peaking at No. 23 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100, and reaching No. 21 on the Adult Contemporary chart. The song is included in the 2005 book, Rock Song Index: The 7500 Most Important Songs for the Rock and Roll Era, which states "the formerly progressive Genesis begins to proceed without impediment toward the Top 10".more »
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Stay with me,My love I hope you'll always beRight here by my side if ever I need youOh my loveIn your arms,I feel so safe and so secureEveryday is such a perfect day to spendAlone with youI will follow you will you follow meAll the days and nights that we know will beI will stay with you will you stay with meJust one single tear in each passing yearWith the dark,Oh I see so very clearly nowAll my fears are drifting by me so slowly nowFading awayI can sayThe night is long but you are hereClose at hand, oh I'm better for the smile you giveAnd while I liveI will follow you will you follow meAll the days and nights that we know will beI will stay with you will you stay with meJust one single tear in each passing year there will beI will follow you will you follow meAll the days and nights that we know will beI will stay with you will you stay with meJust one single tear in each passing year...
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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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Written by: Michael Rutherford, Phil Collins, Tony Banks
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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12 facts about this song
Album History"Follow You Follow Me" was tracked on the group's ninth studio album, "…And Then There Were Three…" |
Chart PerformanceThe song was Genesis's first song to reach the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, peaking at #23. |
Single ReleaseThe song was released as a single in February 1978. |
Songwriting"Follow You Follow Me" is the first Genesis song that was credited to all three band members— Tony Banks, Phil Collins, and Mike Rutherford. |
Breakthrough TrackThis track contributed significantly in drawing attention to Genesis in America, and it helped them build a new fan base. |
VideoThe music video of this song was directed by Dave Mallet, who previously directed music videos for David Bowie and Queen. |
Synthesizer SoundTony Banks employed a Roland RS-202 string synthesizer and ARP Pro Soloist on this track. |
Synth PopThe song is considered as a precursor of Genesis's move towards more commercial and concise material, such as synth pop which they produced in the 1980s. |
Live PerformancesAccording to setlist.fm, "Follow You Follow Me" is the 3rd most performed song by Genesis. |
Love SongThis is one of the few Genesis songs that is considered a love song. |
CoversOver the years, the song has been covered by various artists like Adaline and Vapor featuring Adrina Thorpe. |
Duration"Follow You Follow Me" is the closing track of the album, and it has a total duration of 3 minutes and 59 seconds. |
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