“Say It’s Alright Joe” from the 1980 Duke Tour

As mentioned in our “And Then There Were Three” podcast, the live version of “Say It’s Alright Joe” was extended to more than twice the length of the album version, mostly due to Phil’s theatrics. And you can hear that “drunk” Phil had quite a lot to deal with from “drunk” audience members!

This song didn’t rate as high with the female members of the Tabletop as it did with the men. What do you think? Does it come across as a testosterone-heavy track?

Tabletop Genesis Episode 12 – “… And Then There Were Three … “

and then there were threeLaughter, music (and perfume!) linger ’round the tabletop as the members dive deep in the motherlode that is 1978’s “… And Then There Were Three …” The lively discussion touches on Steve Hackett’s departure from the group and the “genesis” of the three-piece unit, while exploring everything from snowmen and all-star Indian tribes to pretty mamas and maidens fair.

Be a Part of the Podcast!

AudienceParticipationIt’s audience participation time! (Don’t worry, we won’t make you raise your hands up and go, “Oooooooooo…”)

Do you have a question for the Tabletop? Want to add your 2 cents on a previous podcast discussion? If so, we’d love to have you join us (virtually) around the table in an upcoming episode!

You can do this in one of two ways:

1. Send us an audio recording (.m4a, .mp3) of your question or comment
2. Send us an email with your question or comment

Whether you are speaking or typing, please send to genesistabletop@gmail.com. We cannot guarantee we’ll be able to include all submissions in an episode, but you have a pretty good shot if you follow the guidelines below:

— Include at least your first name and where you live (not your exact address – just city, state or country.)
— Please include “Tabletop Submission” in the subject of your email.
— If you are recording your question or comment, be sure to speak clearly and somewhere without a lot of background noise.
— Feel free to direct a question to a specific member or members of the Tabletop.
— You can submit more than 1 question or comment, but if you are recording these, please send each in a separate email following the guidelines above.

Thanks! (OK, NOW stick your hands up and go, “Oooooooooooooo…”!)

Tabletop Genesis Episode 10 – “Foxtrot”

foxtrotStrap on your batwings and flower masks as the members of Tabletop Genesis discuss the band’s 1972 classic, Foxtrot. The expanded podcast covers everything from alien visitors and carved oak tables to restrictions on humanoid height – PLUS, almost an hour devoted to the magnum opus, “Supper’s Ready.”