Episode 33: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 33 (The Tree of Genesis)

Episode 33: Welcome to the Boomtown Episode 33 (The Tree of Genesis)

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April 15, 2025 · 1h 11m · Episode 33

About this episode

This episode explores the music of Genesis and its members' solo projects from the 1980s.

Welcome back to the 80s! Boomtowners know the names Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks. They also know each was/is a member of the group, Genesis. This mini-episode features songs not only by the band, but also their various solo, duo, and group ventures. A shout out to those of you who have been with us since the beginning and welcome to our new listeners. As always, thanks to the people who helped us put this together: Alan (for all our artwork), DJ Phil B (for the technical stuff) and David Baerwald and David Ricketts, also known as David + David, for their amazing album which inspired the title of our podcast. Please tell all your friends about us and follow this page so you know when new podcasts are available. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, Mastodon, Threads, YouTube and Bluesky. Songs chosen by Dr. Dave & Benny Banzai. Group or artist - song title (album and release date) 1. Genesis - Turn it On Again (Duke 1980) 2. Phil Collins - You Can't Hurry Love (Hello, I Must Be Going! 1982) 3. Peter Gabriel – Big Time (So 1986, single release 1987) 4. GTR - When the Heart Rules the Mind (GTR 1986) 5. Mike and the Mechanics - Taken In…

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Hosts: Dr. Dave, Benny Banzai

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Organizations: Genesis, Mike + The Mechanics, The Four Tops, Frida, Adam Ant

Books & works: Duke, Hello, I Must Be Going!, So, GTR, Indestructible, Bowling in Paris, Something's Going On, Strip, Invisible

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