"Solsbury Hill" by Peter Gabriel

Breaking off from Genesis was a risky venture for Peter Gabriel, so he wrote a song about it called "Solsbury Hill." It turned out to be his first single, but it simmered out at #68 in 1977. A live version surfaced in 1983, reaching only #84.

Despite its feeble chart performance, the song is a radio staple and a classic now, and it remains one of Gabriel's favorite tracks. Gabriel would find big time success in 1986 with the #1 smash "Sledgehammer" and follow up hit "Big Time" (#8). Gabriel's last chart appearance was in 1992 with the underrated tune "Steam."