Song#: 0322
Date: 09/06/1980
Debut: 84
Peak: 58
Weeks: 8
Genre: Rock
Pop Bits: Genesis just had their first real success in the US when "Misunderstanding" hit #14. This follow-up single from their album "Duke" made it close to halfway up the chart, but it quickly became a concert staple for them, in addition to becoming their second UK Top 10 hit.
ReduxReview: This song about a guy obsessed with watching TV and the people on the screen is one of my favorite Genesis tracks. It is terrific songwriting and a very exciting song. I've never seen Genesis in concert, but I can understand how this would be a terrific live tune.
ReduxRating: 8/10
Trivia: Genesis has had much greater chart success with their albums in their UK homeland. Their previous five albums all went Top 10. "Duke" became their first to hit #1 in the UK. In the US it became their best charting effort at the time when it peaked at #11.
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Chart Run: 84 - 73 - 66 - 60 - 58 - 68 - 77 - 94
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