Genesis was the most popular progressive rockband in the '70s, '80s and '90s. During the 70's Peter Gabrielwas the lead singer until he went solo and Phil Collinsreplaced him as lead singer. Starting as an amalgam of two bands formed by schoolboys attending Charterhouse School in Godalming, England, the original lineup consisted of Gabriel, Anthony Phillips, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Chris Stewart, though Stewart was soon replaced as drummer by John Silver and then John Mayhew. By 1970, Phillips and Mayhew had left the band, with Collins joining as drummer, and by early 1971, guitarist Steve Hackett had filled the gap left by Phillips. The lineup of Gabriel, Banks, Hackett, Rutherford and Collins remained in place until Gabriel's departure in 1975.
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Released as a single, 1972. produced by genesis/john anthony.
Happy the man - he lives a simple life
He doesnt have much - it doesnt worry him
Where you go - where?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, nowhere
Like a nun with a gun - Im wonderful fun
Laughing all through - just watching you
Seems a very stupid game...
But I dont care
Happy the man - he doesnt buzz around
Nothing he wants - any more than anything
Where you go - where?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, nowhere
Like a fool in the pool - Im incredibly cool
With a grin on my chin - Im certain to win
Someone says hes jesus christ - but I dont care
He is a good man...