Turn It On Again
Genesis
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All I need is a TV show, that and the radio Down on my luck again, down on my luck again I can show you, I can show you some of the people in my life I can show you, I can show you some of the people in my life It's driving me mad just another way of passing the day I, I get so lonely when she's not there I, I, I, I You're just another face that I know from the TV show I have known you for so very long, I feel you like a friend Can't you do anything for me, can I touch you for a while Can I meet you another day and we will fly away I can show you, I can show you some of the people in my life I can show you, I can show you some of the people in my life It's driving me mad, it's just another way of passing the day I, I get so lonely when she's not there I, I, I, I Turn it on, turn it on, turn it on again Turn it on, turn it on, turn it on again (I can see another face) Turn it on, turn it on, turn it on again (I can see another face) Turn it on, turn it on, turn it on again (I can see another face) Turn it on, turn it on, turn it on again (I can see another face) Turn it on, turn it on, turn it on again (I can see another face) Turn it on, turn it on, turn it on again (I can see another face)
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Written by: MICHAEL RUTHERFORD, PHIL COLLINS, TONY BANKS
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10 facts about this song
Creation"Turn It on Again" is a song by the British progressive rock band Genesis. It was composed and recorded during the band's transition from progressive to more mainstream pop music.
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Date of ReleaseThe song was first released in 1980, as part of Genesis's 10th studio album, titled "Duke."
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Chart Performance"Turn It on Again" performed exceptionally well in the charts, reaching #8 on the UK Singles Chart. This made it the band's second top 10 hit in the UK after "Follow You Follow Me."
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Song CompositionUniquely structured, the song uses an unusual timing sequence, moving in and out of 13/8 and 12/8 time signatures.
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ThemesThe song is about a man who becomes engrossed with the characters on his television, and begins to lose his grasp on reality.
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ReceptionThe song is viewed as a fan favorite, and Billboard has called it a "pop gem."
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Live Performances"Turn It on Again" was regularly included in the band’s live performances and it was also the title of their 2007 North American tour.
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Genesis MembersAt the time "Turn It on Again" was recorded, the lineup of Genesis consisted of Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford.
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Use in MediaThe song has been used in various forms of media, including the 2000 film "American Psycho."
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Included in Compilation AlbumsThe song has been included in several Genesis compilation albums such as "Turn It on Again: The Hits" and "Genesis Archive 2: 1976-1992."
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