Abacab – Genesis

This 1981 track was the third UK top 10 hit for Genesis.

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Thirty years ago this week, Abacab by Genesis reached its highest position of number 9 in the UK singles chart. It had entered the top 40 two weeks previously at number 27 then rose rapidly to number 12. After just one week in the top 10 it started to slide, but spent another three weeks in the top 40 before it left the chart.

Genesis released Abacab as the first track from their album of the same name, which was certified gold and spent two weeks at the top of the UK album chart. The song was released on the Charisma record label.

More from Genesis

UK singles chart for the week ending 5 September 1981

1. Tainted love – Soft Cell
2. Japanese boy – Aneka
3. Love action (I believe in love) – Human League
4. Hold on tight – Electric Light Orchestra
5. Hooked on classics – Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
6. She's got claws – Gary Numan
7. One in ten – UB40
8. Green door – Shakin' Stevens
9. Abacab – Genesis
10. The Caribbean disco show – Lobo