GENESIS The Silent Sun (1968) [Lyrics/HQ]

Genesis «The Silent Sun» Single. released 2 February 1968 Label: Decca (UK), Parrot (US) Album: From Genesis to Revelation (Released: March 1969) «The Silent Sun» (album title «Silent Sun») is the premiere single by English rock band Genesis. It was written by Tony Banks and Peter Gabriel when the band's producer, Jonathan King, first discovered them, before he decided to produce an entire album, a heavy investment. Knowing that King was a fan of the Bee Gees, Banks and Gabriel wrote the song specifically to capture his attention. «The Silent Sun» is a fusion of folk rock and pop rock. The heavy use of orchestral strings and lightweight romantic lyrics make this song different from the progressive music on Genesis' second album, Trespass. The song, like most of From Genesis to Revelation, has not appeared on any Genesis compilation or live album. Tony Banks – piano, backing vocals Peter Gabriel – lead vocals Anthony Phillips – acoustic guitar, backing vocals Mike Rutherford – bass, backing vocals Chris Stewart – drums with Arthur Greenslade – orchestral arrangements