(longtime Billy Joel collaborator) on saxophone. P.P. Arnold , a legendary soul singer, on backing vocals. Lyrical Meaning & Satire
The song is a high-energy "funk-rocker" heavily influenced by the sounds of the 1960s. Peter Gabriel Big Time Song
Lyrically, "Big Time" is a on the ego, materialism, and unbridled ambition of the 1980s. (longtime Billy Joel collaborator) on saxophone
: The track features a "who's who" of guest musicians, including: Stewart Copeland (The Police) on drums. Wayne Jackson (The Memphis Horns) on trumpet. a legendary soul singer
is the third single from Peter Gabriel's multi-platinum 1986 album, So . Released in March 1987, it became one of Gabriel's most commercially successful tracks, reaching #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #13 in the UK. Musical Composition & Innovation