Genesis performs "Watcher of the Skies" on Midnight Special in 1974. Genesis is a legendary English progressive rock band formed in 1967 in Godalming, Surrey. The band has undergone several lineup changes throughout its history, but its most famous and influential members include Peter Gabriel (vocals, flute), Tony Banks (keyboards), Mike Rutherford (guitar, bass), Steve Hackett (guitar), and Phil Collins (drums, vocals).

"Watcher of the Skies" is a track from Genesis' fourth studio album, "Foxtrot," released in 1972. The song is notable for its atmospheric keyboard introduction played by Tony Banks, which features the use of the Mellotron, an early keyboard instrument capable of producing orchestral sounds. The track also showcases Peter Gabriel's theatrical vocal delivery and lyrical themes often associated with science fiction and mythology.

"Watcher of the Skies" is considered one of Genesis' signature songs and is frequently performed at their concerts. It has been praised for its complex instrumentation, including Banks' keyboard work, Hackett's guitar solos, and the dynamic shifts in mood and tempo characteristic of the progressive rock genre.

The lyrics of "Watcher of the Skies" are open to interpretation, but they often evoke imagery of space travel, cosmic mysteries, and existential questions. The song's title references a line from John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost," and its themes reflect Gabriel's interest in science fiction and mythology, which would become recurring motifs in his later work with Genesis.

"Watcher of the Skies" remains a seminal track in the progressive rock genre and a cornerstone of Genesis' discography.

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