PRRPGS004 - GENESIS SERIES
THE TAIL OF THE TOUR
May 7, 1976 (Will Rogers Auditorium - Fort Worth, Texas)
CD1
1-1. Dance On A Volcano 7:20
1-2. The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway 5:00
1-3. Fly On A Windshield 3:00
1-4. Carpet Crawlers 5:20
1-5. Story Of Two Virgins 1:27
1-6. The Cinema Show 10:59
1-7. Story Of Harry 1:59
1-8. Robbery, Assault & Battery 5:54
1-9. Story Of An Old Wolf 0:58
1-10. White Mountain 6:33
1-11. Introduction Bill Bruford 1:42
1-12. Firth Of Fifth 8:57
CD2
2-1. Entangled 8:37
2-2. Squonk 6:50
2-3. Story To Supper's Ready 2:41
2-4. Supper's Ready 24:30
2-5. I Know What I Like 6:14
2-6. Our Thanks To The Crew 1:53
2-7. Los Endos 6:59
2-8. It/ 3:36
2-9. Watcher Of The Skies 2:59
Genesis
Phil Collins - Lead Vocals, Drums and Percussion
Tony Banks- Keyboards, 12 Strings and Backing Vocals
Mike Rutherford- Bass Guitars, Guitars and Backing Vocals
Steve Hackett- Lead Guitars and Effects
Bill Bruford - Drums and Percussion
A JOB WELL DONE
*
1976 was indeed a pivotal year for Genesis. Against all expectations, the band had survived the departure of Peter Gabriel and their resulting new album, “A Trick Of The Tail”, was a formidable achievement by any standards. The music was powerful, beautiful and more accessible which was bound to attract more attention from both the media and public. The album proved to be a huge success in every part of the world but the biggest challenge would be met on the concert stage where longtime fans would doubtless be waiting for them with scrutinizing eyes. The time had come for Genesis to face the challenge of performing live without Peter.
For five years, the band had been closely associated with Peter Gabriel’s theatrics and costumes which unfolded in increasingly elaborate stage shows, culminating with the unforgettable live presentation of “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway”. Phil Collins was understandably keen not to be regarded as a surrogate Peter Gabriel and the band were determined to bring the music to the forefront, letting it be the centre of attention. To the delight and surprise of everyone, Phil proved himself to be not only an accomplished lead singer but also a natural and instantly likeable frontman. His easy sense of humour also ensured that the important connection between band and audience was not lost.
As with their previous tour, Genesis elected to start this one in North America, charting new ground along the way. Such was the case with the concert that we now bring you. Playing in Fort Worth, Texas, was a first for Genesis, and from the audience reaction the band quickly resolved that it would not be their last appearance there. From then on, they would always receive a warm welcome from the fans in the state of Texas.
One particular aspect of the 1976 tour that is often overlooked is the enormous contribution made by drummer and percussionist Bill Bruford. Taking nothing away from Chester Thompson, a fine drummer in his own right who would hold the position with Genesis for 15 years starting in 1977, Bill Bruford was more than just a guest drummer. A jazz drummer in the soul, seasoned in rock music with bands like Yes and King Crimson at the peak of the progressive rock era in the seventies, Bruford had become a true drum genius, capable of adapting to any style of music and leaving his imprint on it.
Such was the case with his all too brief stay with Genesis. Not only did Bill’s playing bring a new dimension to the band’s music but he also helped to provide much needed confidence for the band on stage. For years, they had relied on Phil’s towering talents behind the drums but now that he was fronting the band most of the time, Steve, Tony and Mike really needed a player like Bruford who could put their minds at ease about the percussive aspect of playing live. They knew they could rely on Bill and even draw energy from his imaginative playing. From that point of view alone, any performance from the 1976 tour is well worth a listen. Many fans wish Bill had remained with Genesis longer than he did but, as we all know, this wasn’t to be.
The Fort Worth concert was the last date of the North American tour. Britain and Europe were next on the agenda. But on this last night in America, it was only fitting that Genesis should acknowledge the incredible work of their road crew, without whom touring would have been impossible. These guys who work so hard to make sure that everything goes well and on schedule really deserve huge credit and on that night in Fort Worth, Phil made sure they were applauded for their efforts. A wonderful gesture. We hope you will enjoy this fantastic Genesis performance.
PRRP Staff*
Notes from the Re-Master
A CD version of a first generation tape was the source for this remaster project. The whole show was here. Music signal was present up to 16,000 Hz with good quality and acoustics given the venue. Like most recordings from the era, hiss was quite extensive and was therefore reduced. The tonality was quite well balanced but the upper end of the treble was boosted in order to provide more detail. There were also 3 spots during the show when the bass petal was a bit excessive. I reduced this effect slightly at those points but no other alteration to the bass components was made. Pops, whistles and harsh “ss” made up the majority of the other noises that needed to be reduced as much as possible. There was a woman who giggled during some of Phil’s monologues. I did my best to reduce her contributions to the recording. The balance was quite off so that was corrected as well.PRRPGS004 - GENESIS SERIES
THE TAIL OF THE TOUR
May 7, 1976 (Will Rogers Auditorium - Fort Worth, Texas)
CD1
1-1. Dance On A Volcano 7:20
1-2. The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway 5:00
1-3. Fly On A Windshield 3:00
1-4. Carpet Crawlers 5:20
1-5. Story Of Two Virgins 1:27
1-6. The Cinema Show 10:59
1-7. Story Of Harry 1:59
1-8. Robbery, Assault & Battery 5:54
1-9. Story Of An Old Wolf 0:58
1-10. White Mountain 6:33
1-11. Introduction Bill Bruford 1:42
1-12. Firth Of Fifth 8:57
CD2
2-1. Entangled 8:37
2-2. Squonk 6:50
2-3. Story To Supper's Ready 2:41
2-4. Supper's Ready 24:30
2-5. I Know What I Like 6:14
2-6. Our Thanks To The Crew 1:53
2-7. Los Endos 6:59
2-8. It/ 3:36
2-9. Watcher Of The Skies 2:59
Genesis
Phil Collins - Lead Vocals, Drums and Percussion
Tony Banks- Keyboards, 12 Strings and Backing Vocals
Mike Rutherford- Bass Guitars, Guitars and Backing Vocals
Steve Hackett- Lead Guitars and Effects
Bill Bruford - Drums and Percussion
A JOB WELL DONE
*
1976 was indeed a pivotal year for Genesis. Against all expectations, the band had survived the departure of Peter Gabriel and their resulting new album, “A Trick Of The Tail”, was a formidable achievement by any standards. The music was powerful, beautiful and more accessible which was bound to attract more attention from both the media and public. The album proved to be a huge success in every part of the world but the biggest challenge would be met on the concert stage where longtime fans would doubtless be waiting for them with scrutinizing eyes. The time had come for Genesis to face the challenge of performing live without Peter.
For five years, the band had been closely associated with Peter Gabriel’s theatrics and costumes which unfolded in increasingly elaborate stage shows, culminating with the unforgettable live presentation of “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway”. Phil Collins was understandably keen not to be regarded as a surrogate Peter Gabriel and the band were determined to bring the music to the forefront, letting it be the centre of attention. To the delight and surprise of everyone, Phil proved himself to be not only an accomplished lead singer but also a natural and instantly likeable frontman. His easy sense of humour also ensured that the important connection between band and audience was not lost.
As with their previous tour, Genesis elected to start this one in North America, charting new ground along the way. Such was the case with the concert that we now bring you. Playing in Fort Worth, Texas, was a first for Genesis, and from the audience reaction the band quickly resolved that it would not be their last appearance there. From then on, they would always receive a warm welcome from the fans in the state of Texas.
One particular aspect of the 1976 tour that is often overlooked is the enormous contribution made by drummer and percussionist Bill Bruford. Taking nothing away from Chester Thompson, a fine drummer in his own right who would hold the position with Genesis for 15 years starting in 1977, Bill Bruford was more than just a guest drummer. A jazz drummer in the soul, seasoned in rock music with bands like Yes and King Crimson at the peak of the progressive rock era in the seventies, Bruford had become a true drum genius, capable of adapting to any style of music and leaving his imprint on it.
Such was the case with his all too brief stay with Genesis. Not only did Bill’s playing bring a new dimension to the band’s music but he also helped to provide much needed confidence for the band on stage. For years, they had relied on Phil’s towering talents behind the drums but now that he was fronting the band most of the time, Steve, Tony and Mike really needed a player like Bruford who could put their minds at ease about the percussive aspect of playing live. They knew they could rely on Bill and even draw energy from his imaginative playing. From that point of view alone, any performance from the 1976 tour is well worth a listen. Many fans wish Bill had remained with Genesis longer than he did but, as we all know, this wasn’t to be.
The Fort Worth concert was the last date of the North American tour. Britain and Europe were next on the agenda. But on this last night in America, it was only fitting that Genesis should acknowledge the incredible work of their road crew, without whom touring would have been impossible. These guys who work so hard to make sure that everything goes well and on schedule really deserve huge credit and on that night in Fort Worth, Phil made sure they were applauded for their efforts. A wonderful gesture. We hope you will enjoy this fantastic Genesis performance.
PRRP Staff*
Notes from the Re-Master
A CD version of a first generation tape was the source for this remaster project. The whole show was here. Music signal was present up to 16,000 Hz with good quality and acoustics given the venue. Like most recordings from the era, hiss was quite extensive and was therefore reduced. The tonality was quite well balanced but the upper end of the treble was boosted in order to provide more detail. There were also 3 spots during the show when the bass petal was a bit excessive. I reduced this effect slightly at those points but no other alteration to the bass components was made. Pops, whistles and harsh “ss” made up the majority of the other noises that needed to be reduced as much as possible. There was a woman who giggled during some of Phil’s monologues. I did my best to reduce her contributions to the recording. The balance was quite off so that was corrected as well.
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