Erasure - Solsbury Hill (Official HD Video)

Official HD music video for ‘Solsbury Hill’ by Erasure.

Written by Peter Gabriel, ‘Solsbury Hill’ was the first single taken from Erasure’s ‘Other People’s Songs’ album. Originally released in January 2003, the single reached number 10 in the UK charts.

Video directed by Erasure’s Vince Clarke.

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Lyrics:

Written by Peter Gabriel

Climbing up on Solsbury Hill
I could see the city light
Wind was blowing, time stood still
Eagle flew out of the night
He was something to observe
Came in close, I heard a voice
Standing stretching every nerve
Had to listen had no choice

I did not believe the information
Just had to trust imagination
My heart going boom boom boom
"Son," he said "Grab your things
I've come to take you home"

To keepin' silence I resigned
My friends would think I was a nut
Turning water into wine
Open doors would soon be shut
So I went from day to day
Although my life was in a rut
'Till I thought of what I'd say
Which connection I should cut

I was feeling part of the scenery
I walked right out of the machinery
My heart going boom boom boom

"Hey" he said "Grab your things
I've come to take you home"

When illusion spin her net
I'm never where I wanna be
And liberty she pirouette
When I think that I am free
Watched by empty silhouettes
Who close their eyes but still can see
No one taught them etiquette
I will show another me

Today I don't need a replacement
I'll tell them what the smile on my face meant
My heart going boom boom boom
"Hey" I said "You can keep my things
They've come to take me home"

#AndyBell #VinceClarke #Erasure

(C) 2003 Mute Records, a BMG Company.

[WastingAwaytrying]

Andy's voice has mesmerized me from the first time I ever heard it and add that to Vince's brilliance-MAGIC!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[tsukishiro]

Why did I not know that this existed until this morning? Bloody good version. If you are going to do a cover, make it your own. Vince and Andy have done exactly that.

[annagriffiths-wlss]

stunning Andy Bell vid, plus cool as, backing band... Andy's superb here; fab vocals, great moves, and interpretation of Peter Gabriel track, Solsbury Hill, I LOVE IT.... Andy and Vince are perfect gentlemen, few artists have created such a mighty, musical legacy, keep on producing musical magic guys, we love you!💋💋💯💯💜💜😍🤩

[peterthompson]

Not so much a cover but an interpretation. Absolutely brilliant.

[mightytekk]

Meeting him was the highlight of my life 💜💜💜💜❤️

[eddie-g-]

It doesn't matter WHO'S songs they do ~ BRILLIANT EVERY TIME !!!! 👍
What a voice
And, you know it's a great cover when you're not sure if you prefer the original .. .. .. 🤔 🤩

[tooniemama]

Erasure's music is timeless. Never boring.

[Phoenixx]

This man has one of the strongest voice and opened my eyes to the other world and my respect and love for all just became one.. gay or not gay who cares as we all love the same way.. love the music and this band is one of my all time favorites, ...

[jonk]

One of my favourite Gabriel songs, reimagined by one of my favourite 80’s group! I think Peter would approve of your attire🧡

[hervebocquet]

Andy et Vince je vous aime merci Erasure pour tout le bonheur que vous nous donnez.

[WhiteGandalfs]

After nearly 40 years of listening to songs of erasure, this one keeps being my most favorite one. Men get more sympathetic the older they get, and this video is in my eyes the culmination of their work and presentation. Erasure has - at least for me - become a member of classic culture: Defining reference for a pop music genre.

[lindalloyd]

Fantastic cover. Andy Bell has such a unique voice that after hearing just a few words you know its him. He's up their with the likes of David Bowie, George Michael, Tom Jones and Peter Gabriel to name but a few.

[Kathleen-wv]

I absolutely love the way the guys have done this song

[gesslealgeria]

I'm gay and I love erasure and all 80's and 90s pop bands ...and erasure is one of my first ones favorites

[malcolmbeckett]

There's something about this track, it's so beautiful, but I don't know what it is, and it just makes it even more....

[sand]

only wanted to know the age of Peter Gabriel and now I know that there is a cover version from one of my favorite songs. And I LOVE it. Great! WOW!

[PattonGuitar]

Man, I could totally see Peter Gabriel loving what you've done with this song. Really cool...

[charlesezrarevmongoosecane]

Love this song by Peter Gabriel, this version take it to a very emotional level. Tears come rolling down as I watch and see this video. Is it possible to fall inlove with a singer by just hearing them sing ?

[ragpickin]

Music that moves you onto the dance floor

[loubenmoonesamy]

this guy is a true gem...no matter what i like him ...he is genuine