Follow You Follow Me / Inside & Out [Digital 45] - Single

As advertised, this is the original 45 single mix of "Follow You Follow Me" which is a radically different mix than the LP version. Since everyone in the world now plays the longer LP mix, this has become quite a rarity.

"Inside & Out" is a lot stronger than "Follow You, Follow Me." Honestly, "Follow You, Follow Me" has become the most abused song in Genesis' library. But this mix is good-and for hardcore fans, they will appreciate having the radio cut that ensnared so many more Genesis fans in 1978. But "Inside & Out" is better-and should have been on "Wind and Wuthering." The subject matter of "Inside & Out" and story is risky, even for Genesis. In Phil's own words, "it's about a man who goes to a party and sees a blonde with very large knockers who seduces him-and then she claims that he raped her." And then we deal with the harsh reality of life after that night. The man has endured a wrongful prison sentence, is alone, and cannot seem to make his life meaningful again. The stain of the false accusation haunts him for life-"What they've said is not so-they'll never let you go." After being haunted, we are treated to one of Genesis' excellent instrumentals-Steve Hackett (and Mike Rutherford) has a strong guitar solo as we ponder what we have heard-or perhaps realize that like that unfortunate fellow, we are free and in the world and society again-and have to deal with that fact. All in all, I think all Genesis fans (and non-Genesis fans) should have this single. "Inside & Out" may well attract new fans, at least, I hope it does.

Said to be Steve Hacketts final song with Genesis, Inside & out is a wonderful song. Follow you Follow Me is just a nice hit pop song, nothing wrong with it, but if you are not a collector and you are just checking Genesis out, get this digital 45 so you can listen to Inside & out.