Seven Stones
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| "Seven Stones" | ||||
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| Single by Genesis | ||||
| from the album Nursery Cryme | ||||
| A-side | "Happy The Man" | |||
| Released | May 1971 | |||
| Recorded | 1971 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 5:08 | |||
| Label | Charisma | |||
| Writer(s) | Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett, Mike Rutherford | |||
| Producer(s) | John Anthony | |||
| Genesis singles chronology | ||||
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"Seven Stones" is the fourth song of Genesis' third album Nursery Cryme. It was released in 1971, and re-released after a year as a B-Side to the non-album single, "Happy the Man".
Information
"Seven Stones" is influenced by the music of King Crimson – in fact, Tony Banks purchased a Mellotron Mark II from the band for use on several songs on the album. "Seven Stones" was written by Banks alone.
The song tells the story about a smart but extremely vindictive old man. It opens quietly, growing stronger throughout and ending with a dramatic flourish.
| "Happy The Man" | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Single by Genesis | |
| B-side | Seven Stones |
| Released | May 1971 |
| Recorded | 1971 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 3:08 |
| Label | Charisma |
| Writer(s) | Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett, Mike Rutherford |
| Producer(s) | John Anthony |
Personnel
- Peter Gabriel – lead vocals, flute, bass drum, tambourine
- Phil Collins – drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Tony Banks – Hammond organ, Mellotron, Hohner Pianet electric piano, backing vocals
- Steve Hackett – electric guitar
- Mike Rutherford – bass, bass pedals, backing vocals