Peter Gabriel

Shaking the Tree: Sixteen Golden Greats

RELEASED: November 19, 1990
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Solsbury Hill 4:20 2. I Don’t Remember 3:48 3. Sledgehammer 4:55 4. Family Snapshot 4:25 5. Mercy Street 4:43 6. Shaking the Tree 6:24 7. Don’t Give Up 5:55 8. San Jacinto 6:40 9. Here Comes the Flood 4:31 10. Red Rain 5:35 11. Games Without Frontiers 3:57 12. Shock the Monkey 3:57 13. I Have the Touch 3:44 14. Big Time 4:25 15. Zaar 2:58 16. Biko 6:54

Historical Archive

Shaking the Tree: Sixteen Golden Greats is a compilation album by Peter Gabriel, released in 1990. The album features a selection of tracks from his first four solo albums, showcasing his unique blend of rock, pop, and world music influences. It includes some of his most iconic songs, such as 'Solsbury Hill' and 'In Your Eyes,' and highlights his innovative use of instrumentation and emotional storytelling. The album is celebrated for its production quality and the way it encapsulates Gabriel's artistic evolution during the late 1970s and 1980s.