A-side "Happy the Man" Recorded 1971 Length 5:08 | Released May 1971 Genre Progressive rock Label Charisma | |
"Seven Stones" is the fourth song of Genesis' third album Nursery Cryme. It was released in 1971, and re-released after a year as a B-Side to the non-album single, "Happy the Man".
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"Seven Stones" is influenced by the music of King Crimson, and Tony Banks purchased a Mellotron Mark II from the band for use on several songs on the album.
The song tells the story about a smart but extremely vindictive old man. It opens quietly, growing stronger throughout and ending with a dramatic flourish.
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