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"'''Duchess'''" is a song by the English rock band [[Genesis (band)|Genesis]], appearing as the second track on their 1980 album, ''[[Duke (album)|Duke]]''. It peaked at number 46 in the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref>[http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/genesis/ Genesis UK chart history], The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 May 2012.</ref> The song is a part of the album's "[[The Duke Suite|hidden suite]]", which included "[[Behind the Lines (Genesis song)|Behind the Lines]]", "Guide Vocal", "[[Turn It On Again]]", "Duke's Travels", and "Duke's End". It was the first Genesis song to use a [[Roland CR-78|drum machine]].
"'''Duchess'''" is a song by the English rock band [[Genesis (band)|Genesis]], appearing as the second track on their 1980 album, ''[[Duke (album)|Duke]]''. It peaked at number 46 in the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref>[http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/genesis/ Genesis UK chart history], The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 May 2012.</ref> The song is a part of the album's "[[The Duke Suite|hidden suite]]", which included "[[Behind the Lines (Genesis song)|Behind the Lines]]", "Guide Vocal", "[[Turn It On Again]]", "Duke's Travels", and "Duke's End". It was the first Genesis song to use a [[Roland CR-78|drum machine]].


The lyrics tell the story of the rise and fall of an ambitious soul singer. At the start of her career, she dreams of singing to large crowds, but cares more about her music than the prospect of fame. As her success increases, her dream comes true and she becomes a superstar, adored by ecstatic audiences. However, after several years at the top, she struggles to stay relevant. By caring too much about what her audience wants, the quality of her music is negatively impacted. Unable to stay in spotlight, she chooses to end her music career and fondly remembers her former superstardom.
The lyrics tell the story of the rise and fall of an ambitious singer. At the start of her career, she dreams of singing to large crowds, but cares more about her music than the prospect of fame. As her success increases, her dream comes true and she becomes a superstar, adored by ecstatic audiences. However, after several years at the top, she struggles to stay relevant. By caring too much about what her audience wants, the quality of her music is negatively impacted. Unable to stay in spotlight, she chooses to end her music career and fondly remembers her former superstardom.


The video for the song shows [[Phil Collins]], [[Tony Banks (musician)|Tony Banks]] and [[Mike Rutherford]] playing at various points around the [[Liverpool Empire Theatre]]. The drum machine used in the song ([[Roland CR-78]]) is shown at the beginning of the video.
The video for the song shows [[Phil Collins]], [[Tony Banks (musician)|Tony Banks]] and [[Mike Rutherford]] playing at various points around the [[Liverpool Empire Theatre]]. The drum machine used in the song ([[Roland CR-78]]) is shown at the beginning of the video.

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For song and single by The Stranglers, see Duchess (The Stranglers song).

"Duchess"
Single by Genesis
from the album Duke
B-side"Open Door"
Released9 May 1980
RecordedOctober–December 1979
StudioPolar Studios
GenreProgressive rock
Length6:40 (album version)
4:21 (single version)
3:57 (music video)
LabelCharisma/Virgin (UK)
Atlantic (US)
Songwriter(s)Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford
Producer(s)David Hentschel and Genesis
Genesis singles chronology
"Turn It On Again"
(1980) 		"Duchess"
(1980) 		"Misunderstanding"
(1980)
Audio sample
"Duchess"

"Duchess" is a song by the English rock band Genesis, appearing as the second track on their 1980 album, Duke. It peaked at number 46 in the UK Singles Chart.[1] The song is a part of the album's "hidden suite", which included "Behind the Lines", "Guide Vocal", "Turn It On Again", "Duke's Travels", and "Duke's End". It was the first Genesis song to use a drum machine.

The lyrics tell the story of the rise and fall of an ambitious singer. At the start of her career, she dreams of singing to large crowds, but cares more about her music than the prospect of fame. As her success increases, her dream comes true and she becomes a superstar, adored by ecstatic audiences. However, after several years at the top, she struggles to stay relevant. By caring too much about what her audience wants, the quality of her music is negatively impacted. Unable to stay in spotlight, she chooses to end her music career and fondly remembers her former superstardom.

The video for the song shows Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford playing at various points around the Liverpool Empire Theatre. The drum machine used in the song (Roland CR-78) is shown at the beginning of the video.

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References

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  1. ^ Genesis UK chart history, The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 May 2012.
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