Genesis (July 13, 1992) – 7" Single: Jesus He Knows Me (Single Mix)

Artist: Genesis

Label: Virgin Records Ltd Country: Germany Catalogue: 115 486 / GENS 9 Barcode: 5012980909070

Release Date: July 13 1992

Type: Vinyl Record

Format: 7" Single

TRACK INFORMATION  

Title: Jesus He Knows Me (Single Mix) Writer(s): Tony Banks, Phil Collins, 

Mike Rutherford Producer(s): Genesis, Nick Davis Album Origin: We Can’t Dance  

Associated Releases: 

Hearts On Fire • Give It Up • Land Of Confusion (Rehearsal Version)

TRACK LISTING  

A: Jesus He Knows Me (Single Mix) Composer: Tony Banks, Phil Collins, 

Mike Rutherford

Producer: Genesis, Nick Davis

B: Hearts On Fire

Composer: Tony Banks, Phil Collins, 

Mike Rutherford

Producer: Genesis, Nick Davis

SLEEVE & PRESSING DETAILS  

Front sleeve illustration: television preacher beneath a halo, painted in pastel tones.

Back sleeve: glowing halo motif on textured blue background. Illustration by Felicity Roma Bowers.

Design & Art Direction by ICON. Engineered by Nick Davis, assisted by Mark Robinson.

Pressed in Germany for Virgin Records Ltd.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT  

Released as the fourth single from We Can’t Dance, Jesus He Knows Me  satirises American televangelism and religious hypocrisy.

The accompanying video features Phil Collins as a flamboyant TV preacher, echoing the song’s biting humour and social commentary.

The single followed I Can’t Dance and continued Genesis’s streak of chart success in 1992.

COMPOSITION & RECORDING  

Recorded at The Farm, Surrey, UK, during the We Can’t Dance sessions. Produced by Genesis and Nick Davis. The track’s upbeat tempo and sharp lyrical wit contrast with the band’s earlier progressive style, highlighting their pop‑rock evolution.

MUSICAL ANALYSIS  

A driving rhythm section, gospel‑tinged backing vocals, and Collins’s sardonic delivery make this one of Genesis’s most memorable singles of the 1990s. The song’s humour and irony recall the band’s earlier satirical work on Land Of Confusion.

CULTURAL REFERENCES  

The video’s parody of televangelists drew comparisons to Monty Python and was praised for its boldness. Genesis used humour as a vehicle for critique, blending entertainment with social observation.

CRITICAL RECEPTION  

Praised for its wit and energy, Jesus He Knows Me reached No. 20 on the UK Singles Chart and remains a fan favourite. Its video won acclaim for its production and comic timing.

LIVE PERFORMANCE LEGACY  

Performed throughout the We Can’t Dance tour (1992–1993). Featured in the Genesis Live – The Way We Walk concert recordings.

COLLECTOR NOTES  

German 7" single issued with halo artwork and catalogue number 115 486. Also released as 5" CD single (665 486) featuring Land Of Confusion  (Rehearsal Version).

Highly collectible for its distinctive sleeve art and limited European pressing.

SINGLE CHRONOLOGY

Preceded by: I Can’t Dance (1992) Followed by: Never A Time (1992)

INFLUENCE & LEGACY  

A defining Genesis single of the early 1990s, combining satire, pop craftsmanship, and visual flair. Its critique of televangelism remains relevant decades later.

PERSONNEL  

Phil Collins — vocals, drums

Tony Banks — keyboards

Mike Rutherford — guitars, bass Nick Davis — engineer, co‑producer Mark Robinson — assistant engineer Felicity Roma Bowers — illustration

ICON — design & art direction

TRACK TIMINGS   A: Jesus He Knows Me (Single Mix) — 4:16

B: Hearts On Fire — 5:15

SOURCES   Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, Virgin Records Press Sheet (13 July 1992) All magazine scans, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non‑commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.