Who's behind the notes? Discover Peter Gabriel: The Genesis of a Solo Visionary
Solsbury Hill is one of Peter Gabriel's most famous songs, released as his first solo single in 1977 after leaving Genesis. The song is widely interpreted as an allegory for Gabriel's departure from the band Genesis. The lyrics describe a spiritual experience and personal liberation, referencing the actual Solsbury Hill, an Iron Age hill fort near Bath, England. The song features a distinctive 7/4 time signature and has become an enduring classic of art rock.