117. Phil Collins / Behind the Lines

[@mrsappletree888]

Woohoooo!!! This song is awesome 🤟🤟🤟

[@FrederickCouch]

And that my friends ,is why they pay Leland the big bucks. What a powerhouse!

[@pamr4040]

Nice to revisit this one... ❤

[@RebeccaJohnsonBand]

T H A N K Y O U !!!!!! You`re TH E BEST !!!!! I LOVE THIS :-) Beyond humbled that you played this for me & of course for such amazing compliments about my band - you`re far too kind ....It`s such a killer song & you are a KILLER PLAYER !!!!! What a work-out ..... You`re a LEGEND ....... :-) :-) :-)

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

I took a look at your uploads..nice from list..just subscribed to your channel although my times limited many days🚛🌄🌉🌅🌇 I do have you in there with my subs now.. so I look forward to checking out some of your stuff from down under😎😎🎸🎸👍

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

@@truckerkevthepaidtourist Ill Sec. That ,-

[@kenroberts8510]

@@truckerkevthepaidtourist Love Rebecca Johnson Band !! Exellent Musicians !!

[@setecastronomy53]

So glad you got a shout out! I couldn't agree more with his assessment of the Rebecca Johnson band. You guys are the bomb!~~

[@ThomsenTower]

Led me to check out your site. Now, "content", please!!

[@nairnodrums]

Leland is the only person in the world that makes me smile through this pandemic. Just hearing about your day and with a bit of music is the best thing

[@RichSProducer]

Couldn't agree more! Keeps me sane and smiling.

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

He´s such a gentleman ,- and a super funny dude - If i age like him , im ALL RIGHT !

[@phenixreturns]

no pandemic here because we have a good president :)

[@suzannadannaTARDIS]

From the time that I was 9 or 10, when I would read the jackets and liner notes of my albums, and those of my older siblings, Leland's name has been there (him, Jerry Marotta, Skunk Baxter, and a few others). It is incredible to get the stories behind the music.

[@gigishapiro]

Fabulous! I adore you Lee!

[@JimFothergill]

Love looking back on these! Crazy times and you were keeping me sane!

[@JoeDolanPR]

THIS is a free masterclass every bass player needs to watch.

[@bwindyfan]

Great Video and history… was looking for fun good obscure songs tonight and was tracking through Face Value on Apple Music.. hadn’t listened to this song in years. I play bass and hadn’t tried this ever. I picked up the intro riff and thought I’d check KZbin to see how people play the rest… and then I arrived at this video! To learn from the originator of the groove is a great blessing. Thanks for sharing this and your experiences.

[@amour4all]

Wow! Leland! Thank You!!!! Such a performance to do it! Love this Song! WooooW 💖💖💖

[@scottflyger432]

Lovely Phil/Tina moment. Totally get the set back and play vibe.

[@mikeshaffer4912]

Please keep up telling the "behind the scenes" stories. They're amazing to hear. Listening to Mr. Collins and Genesis while growing up in the late 70's and the 80's, I'm firmly convinced that's why I chose to learn percussion (snare drums) when I was in grade school and junior high. Mr. Collins's drumming is what made me say: "I wanna learn*that*!" It was challenging and tons of fun to learn. Thanks for this video!

[@moto238]

You're "rambling" is perfect. Please don't attempt to change any of it. The top of your head style of speaking, and great name dropping, affords me the luxury of discovering or re-acquainting myself to so much talent and beautiful music. I know that you are a vegetarian, but I like my steak cooked RARE. ..Just like......YOU are.

[@teladan5]

What a gracious and humble man you are. And you’re a great storyteller. Thanks for all your playing and for all that you share.

[@BRGKasumi77Main]

I'm glad seeing you playing the great song with the Frankenstein bass!! So lovable memories in there.

[@Paul.in.Ireland]

Breaks my heart to hear that you may never play with Phil again... I understand it’s getting more and more difficult for Phil due to his health, I hope by some chance that you can do one more tour or record one more record together... god bless you both... LEGENDS 🥂👍🏻🥂

[@drdre4397]

Phil collins can't even walk let alone play drums anymore, after 2007 it's been all downhill sadly...

[@user-dn4rx8ev3j]

@@drdre4397 Phil may no longer sit behind the skins, however his Not Dead Yet tour shows that the man is 100% on top of his game!

[@dglcomputers1498]

Yes, he overworked himself massively with the success of Genesis, his solo career and his producing work (No One Is To Blame from Howard Jones being one), even more so being a drummer, playing an instrument that needs a lot of physical strength to do so for any length of time. Plus he never had any time really when he wasn't popular and had the time to rest. As for his drumming ability he can still play the intro to Mama 😄 I just hope that he doesn't do a Keith Emerson as that would be sad.

[@ignacioestebanmunozramirez6927]

I didn't want to see Phil again so sick. Part of me still regret that, But when I listen that show in particular... Makes me sad

[@rk41gator]

It may suck getting old but we all get to 'do it'. I wish things were different, but..... We are blessed he chose to give us his life, his soul. As Leland says 'until we can be cloned' we have to do what we can do. Phil Collins must ache that the drums can not be his refuge. Smell the roses while you can and don't get COVID which can take that away too. Peace.

[@rollo69222]

Thanks for the videos Leland. Very much appreciated and very important documentation for the future generations to come ( hopefully youtube will never remove them) :)

[@rk41gator]

'Behind the Lines' makes me cry nearly every time. Some of the best lyrics ever written and so full of pathos. I can not imagine how wonderful it would be to be part of Phil's life. Your gems give us hope and joy. (what a great bass line, is it any wonder you loved playing with Phil....he brought all that great musicality from Genesis)

[@brodjefferson3513]

Mike Rutherford wrote the lyrics

[@rk41gator]

@@brodjefferson3513 Yes, Mike wrote a lot of Genesis lyrics. He, along with Leland and Nathan East were great bass players who worked with Phil.

[@kingkoeln]

I love this song so much, especially the live Version from 1985. The bass Line is so funky, absolutely great. Thanks for this "private" show.

[@rk41gator]

"His feel, his pocket is just amazing" Praise from Caesar is praise indeed!

[@jbz2079]

Behind the line was originally on the Genesis album Duke, Phil rearranged it for No Jacket Required, making it very different, but still a great version of the song. Phil Collins has often said his least favourite solo album was No Jacket Required and due to personal circumstances at the time barely remembers making the album. This saddens me as I love that album, so does millions of fans who bought the album and cherish it. Lee said a few videos ago he often likes outsider tracks on albums, on this album I really like I don't wanna know. So powerful and tight and has real power.

[@Shelsight]

I think Phil's remake of the song was for Face Value, rather than No Jacket... But I've always loved the song since seeing an old VHS video cassette copy of Phil at Perkins Palace from 1982 or 1983, around the release of Hello, I Must Be Going. Such a great live recording. Check it out..!

[@billyshears4216]

@@Shelsight Not many fans actually know that is the only song to appear on a band album and a Phil solo album - both in 1980. I actually prefer Phil's version better. It may be my favorite solo track he has. I also believe Phil said; Hello, I Must be Going as his least favorite. Then again, I cites his "weakest" as his favorites.

[@Shelsight]

@@billyshears4216 couldn't agree more. Re both his remake of Behind The Lines being better than the Duke original, and also Hello I Must Be Going as my favourite Phil solo album... I Cannot Believe It's True, It Dont Matter to Me, two beautiful ballads incl. Dont Let Him Steal... and another epic instrumental - The West Side... Plus the 2 angry & 2 anguished other tracks. Not a single "filler" song on the album. Love it :)

[@billyshears4216]

@@Shelsight We are totally in sync. To be honest, the only ballads or slower songs I can still listen to are on Face Value and Hello. I love “Thru these Walls”.

[@roddmcleodable]

One of my favorite Phil Collins songs, and I have to say I love the Genesis version as well. He really offers a radically different interpretation with his own band. You killed it, Lee! Lovely!

[@voxpopuli4136]

Rebecca Johnson and her band is fabulous.... so tight...so good...

[@shoop4040]

Chester Thompson , I am always mesmerized watching him and Phil go at it with the drums- Mr Sklar my days are always great when I get a chance at watching your channel and to listen at your wonderful stories . When I attended a few of genesis and Collins concerts . Phil was always making jokes on stage ,,

[@kaufmann6988]

One of my absolute favorite Phil songs. Your playing is out of this world 👍🏻😀

[@wooshipuh]

Hi Lee, I was at that Reunion Arena concert in Dallas with my girlfriend (now wife since 1991). This was a great memory of it. We didn’t know your name at the time, so we invented the nickname “Father Time” because of your beard. I showed her one of your videos recently, and she immediately said “ah, it’s Father Time!” Love the stories and tunes. Thank you.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Dave Ming Cheng or the fabulous furry freak brothers maybe?! 😂

[@billyshears4216]

Dude, I love that story and nickname.

[@MrGilperc]

Behind the Lines is my favorite song from Face Value. Even though I'm a drummer and you'd think it was In The Air Tonight.

[@stephenbrown310]

I have been a huge Phil Collins/ Genesis fan, since 1980. I saw you Lee on the no jacket required tour 1985, at the Manchester Apollo Uk brilliant gig😀👍

[@Seibling]

i love judith & you not only because you are outstanding musicians but also because you are two wonderful human beings. the two of you are so humble and so empathic on and behind stage. a very rare gift. you take care.

[@TheJollycoppers]

I always loved this track from Phil Collins, particularly the bass...not knowing it was you. I used to think 'man, that is some tight bass playing.' You exemplify the world of highly talented and humble studio guys. Thanks for sharing that world with us.

[@nightHawk66]

Not Leland on the studio version. Think it was Mo Foster....?

[@matthewv789]

This is originally from the 1980 Genesis album Duke, so of course the bassist was Mike Rutherford and the composition was probably mostly Tony Banks. This song actually had one of Rutherford’s simpler bass parts up to that time, much of it played on pedals. Phil happened to hear the tape played back at double speed which gave him the idea for the funk version. He changed the approach completely when he re-did it on his own album, to be a lot funkier and less prog, so it has an all new bass line, played by Alphonso Johnson (of Weather Report).

[@matthewv789]

Håkan Berglund Alphonso Johnson

[@nightHawk66]

@@matthewv789 of course! Should have looked it up.... My bad. Thanks!

[@DieselElevators]

Would love to hear Take Me Home sometime, a beautiful Phil classic and one of his favorites!

[@rsgulledge]

Thanks for the tip about the Rebecca Johnson Band! You help us find the diamonds in the dirt. (love the "No Ticket..." tip as well!)

[@drorale]

Phil Collins my idol and drum teacher for life !!! we all blessed for having him in that period time of our life thank you Leland for doing that and gave so much respect for Phil !!!!

[@missinglowell]

Good morning from a chipper (63 degrees!) North Florida! As always, I’m a couple mins in, and you’ve already made me LOL (rotator cuff), smile (computer wizardry) and stretch (find more Judith Owen!) ~ and I just came here to check out the bass on Phil’s version of BTLs…!! 💓 you Leland, and now my husband loves you (AND The Immediate Family!) Please stay healthy, keep spreading the (get vaccinated!) message and the positive vibes, and keep sharing your many gifts and huge heart with us! We need you! Now, about that bass line…😎

[@lornestein7248]

Yes.. Behind the Lines is a handful - Especially Phil's solo funked up-tempo compared to the Genesis version. Chester just rips through it.. Played really great Lee! - Have a relaxing evening and enjoy the studio tomorrow..

[@bobbygivens8689]

“Behind the lines. It’s one of those huffy puffy songs.” 😂 That song is a handful. That’s one of the songs that I play to see if my chops are in order to play bass with a band. So good. Thanks for posting Lee. ❤️

[@danabrewer3676]

Thank you for another day of light. Behind the Lines is one of my most favorite tunes.

[@jonathangroomsbassist]

First, what a sincere, heartfelt thing to say to Phil. Thinking that you may never play together again really puts a lot of shit into perspective. Bittersweet. Second, learning this version of the tune years ago from the live album completely kicked my ass. Thankyou!

[@369RECORDS]

Fantastic funky line 👏👏👏 Cool "Frankenstein" 👍

[@johncardinali]

Leland it’s great to hear you walk through your work. I’m a total geek. I grew up listening to great stuff thanks to my mom an pop Thanks for what your doing I’m a fan. Keep it going brother.John Cardinali 74 years and stating to feel it.

[@Condercrowd]

Behind the Lines is a favourite of mine. I love both the Genesis and solo versions. It’s amazing how one song can be so good in two totally different arrangements. I love both Layla versions too.

[@rk41gator]

'Blowin' Smoke' is a perfect metaphor for how cavalier some are behaving! Hope is NOT a strategy. As Blanche says in 'Streetcar Named Desire', we have "always depended on the kindness of strangers". Please, wear your mask.

[@donperea9275]

Bob Hope, Milton Berle, Debbie Reynolds.......key drop!! Another great performance! Thank you!!1

[@El_K_Bron_Del_Moycas]

You sir, are AMAZING!!! Don't ever change your videos' format. Thank you for giving us all this amazing info behind the scenes.

[@fox74b]

Holy shit, this was so great to watch. Love your playing, Sklar. You're awesome.

[@h.l.westlake2587]

a very natural soul you are Mr. Sklar

[@frontporchanarchast]

Watching No Ticket Required on HBO in the mid 80's made me the Phil Collins, Genesis, and Peter Gabriel fan I am today. I loved it then, and I love it watching with my kids today. The great part is that they love it too!

[@chrishanaway589]

Thanks Lee for the great story. I grew up with this concert and it means the world to me.

[@kevincross9206]

Well that’s a busy baseline!! Wow. Kind of ironic you having Santa with you on the day I had to release a bird from the log burner, as it had fallen down the flue!!! Just another great video Leland, you really do make our days 👊🏼

[@swaninabox1488]

I play drums.. It wasn't until recently that after we all switched positions that I realised what power you have as a bassist. I was playing (barely) quater notes, and I really never realised what control and raw power there is behind your instrument. It surely takes a complete tyrant to play bass.. Because that is the feeling it instilled in me.. I just felt so in control of the force of what we were doing. I always thought as a drummer you knida took control. Set back away from everything, conducting.. I think my analogy would be looking up and behind and seeing the bassist on your shoulder. You are steering the ship, but he is the one who says where you go.. Brilliant.

[@jeffjones1359]

Hey Lee, you are absolutely right about Phil. I met him in Pittsburgh during the Duke tour and he was just a great person to be around! I know this is a year old but I had to say this! He is also one of the very best drummers ever! Take care Lee and thanks for the cool videos!

[@jerrydesu]

Love to see you play ~ in your element! Always enjoyable and your passion is contagious!

[@wagnerribeirodesantana1651]

One of the best tours I've ever seen! Pure soul and energy! ❤️🎸🎶🎧

[@kennethlear270]

Love Genesis, love Phil! "Duke was a great album! Killer bass line, and I love how you added your style to it! 😊👍👍

[@brentonpaterson7047]

Love you even at 'your worst'!! Can't fathom what your best is. Love that tune.

[@garynelson178]

Lee,,, love your Phil stories and the Phil songs,,,keep them coming,,,,Thanks for all you do in the music industry !!

[@matthewforsee5092]

Thanks for another great video. I have always had the greatest respect for your work over the years and these videos you do make me respect you even more. Thank you sincerely for sharing your stories, songs, and positivism. Your are the bass player for the soundtrack of the World for the last 50 years.

[@larrybyrom8711]

We love you Leland!! Larry and Leigh Ann

[@NicleT]

That’s a very fine story with Phil and Tina. Thank you.

[@kellygarnet6329]

You are some kind of magician with what you can do with a piece of firewood! Thanks.

[@phenixreturns]

One video about pHil ? One more ! great behind the lines was created in 1980 but Phil played it in a fast version so he recorded another version on his own album

[@motherlessblues1565]

I first saw you on the 85 tour in Melbourne & I knew from your playing it was you who played on Face Value ,,, what a treat you were !! Especially on Hand in Hand & I missed again ; I still remember clearly those songs ,,, & if leaving me is easy ,,, these were & still are favourites for me ,,,, a desert island album for me !! Thanks so much for the music ,, Cheers brun

[@vewilli]

Love this Genesis-Song, here I hear that incredible bass melody for the first time. What a player!

[@warrenosborne6044]

I absolutely love your cup technique. This 71 year old bass player tried to instill this in my students, but I doubt half of them ever got it. Yet, there are numerous 3 finger folks, chris, geddy, that pull off 3 finger to great success and make a bunch of money. like 3 finger tom S,, ????? Thank you Lee for showing many fledgling bass players how it is done.

[@albertomarcosvasquezschube6872]

Oh wow! This was a treat Leland! Thanks so much, probably my fav post-Hackett Genesis tune. Always loved this Phil's solo version. Wonderful. Thanks!

[@CaliforniaBushman]

Behind The Lines is one of the top 5 Phil tunes, ever. Easily.

[@matthewv789]

It is a great song. I’m guessing it’s mainly a Tony Banks composition, with some Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins thrown in. Trivia: Phil got the idea to transform it into a funk style when hearing it being played back at double speed on a tape machine while in the studio working on Duke. It was the first Genesis songs he covered on one of his own albums.

[@braud357]

Thank You Lee !!!! When I started following you on KZbin, I was hoping that you would play "Behind The Lines". I am a fellow bassist, and I always remembered this song. A while back, I decided that I would attempt to learn it. After much work, I was able to get through it fairly well. It gave me a greater appreciation of the inspiration you have been to my bass playing. "Your Smiling Face" is another one that I have worked on. Thank you for sharing your talent and insights with us - it has really been great getting to know you !!

[@matthewv789]

Mike Rutherford created a lot of amazing bass lines (one of the most under appreciated bassists). As far as I recall this is one of the simpler ones since much of it was originally played on pedals.

[@holgerschulz4104]

It was wonderful as everyday! Thank you, Leland!

[@keeponkeepinonstudio]

Wow Rebecca Johnson is great. Thanks for putting the spotlight on her for me Lee!

[@do8472]

You don´t realize when you talk about amazing people you have met, that the rest of of us feel exactly the same when you share videos with us. We are enjoying sharing time with our hero. Thank you so much for all you have done, and what you are doing.

[@kevinodriscoll3456]

Beautiful, man…you were transported back to that wonderful “No Jacket” period…I went there with you…thank you!!!!

[@jeffersonspace]

Thank you Mr. Lee for this video. Thanks also, for mentioning parks. I work in a park, and I don't know why people are not wearing mask. Be safe everyone.

[@michaelsmith8288]

Thanks, Lee. Love our visits!

[@patrickdlogan]

Great memories of Mark and Brian and their Christmas Show. I was a long time listener.

[@dr.zarkhov9753]

That was one rockin' performance!! It's really a dream come true to have musicians likeLee Sklar and The Immediate Family entertain me in such a personal way. There are so many other musicians doing the very same. Thanks guys.

[@davidlewis3169]

I'm 52, so I remember well. Phil had a lot of air-time on a lot of hits. Two other bands I can think of that had continuous hits on the radio; Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty. I've seen you in the back round all my life, its great to hear these stories of Bands I grew-up with. Your an awesome gentleman Lee.

[@Original_Lurke_fromthe_Unknown]

Thank you to all essential & healthcare workers.

[@MarcJBeard]

That. Was. Utterly. Incredible. ☮️

[@tonys1210]

Hello Lee hope your enjoying your weekend. Great video as always and Phil Collins 😊🎶 and bass playing is soooooo Awesome. 👍👍🎸👍👍 Thank you!

[@jericat]

Thanks for the infectious enthusiasm! There should be a pandemic of that instead of COVID-19!

[@kennonmoen4424]

That was great! Have another terrific day in the studio tomorrow. Stay safe! Stay well!

[@Messier87_M87]

Those memories are priceless! You guy's were amazing talent! I always love watching Phil's humor in all his interviews.

[@gup8175]

Must have been awesome playing with Chester. Thanks again Lee for the the great stories. One World.

[@dengsiao]

Found Rebecca Johnson Band on facebook about 1 year ago and really liked them, so we got the same taste ;-). I play bass too, but only amateur.

[@GrafStorm]

Respect! Thank you Leland, pushing the music you love and helping others to find the joy.

[@lactobacillusprime]

Never realized the bass was such an integral part of the tune. Wow. It carries and actually is a huge part of the melody and the rhythm section here. That little snap sound is very cool. Again wow!

[@1stand2ndtimearound67]

Thank you! I have never heard this song of Phil's before.

[@TheHarvChannel]

This is one of the most melodic bass lines ever! Thank you Leland.

[@paulchambers9456]

Sounded bloody marvellous to me ,stay safe and keep thumping them wires .P.C.

[@davidmarsalis1522]

Awesome what a song . And that band was amazing the horn section played with earth wind and fire yeah? . And ya right Bec is a great musician great person to. Love from Australia.

[@patrickbone6171]

Thanks for the company. If your playing was only ok, wow!

[@larryeckerdt9750]

Your comment of different day, different take on a song brought back a good memory. We had a guitar/pedal steel player for over twenty years who played in the moment. The bandleader would always introduce him as “Lit’ning Fingers”, because they never struck twice in the same place!

[@diegobalbona9171]

Thanks Lee!! Great great words I'm a doctor and yes many people seems they don't understand what's happening! Again thanks!!

[@karenmilovich3088]

I’d forgotten this arrangement, but always loved the groove! I saw this tour...the good old days of great music! Thx!💜

[@sjpconnor]

Hi, Leland. And thanks for introducing me to Judith Owen. Faaaaantastic. Clearly, I've got to get out more.

[@harryboersma8854]

That was pretty amazing, sitting down no less! 👊🏽

[@raywest7810]

Thank u for absolutely all of your videos Leland..I hope u will release a memoirs book at some point!-Ray W., Calgary, Canada:)

[@gregpetryk1696]

Thank you so much for reminding me of this great Phil Collins Album, some truly incredible stuff!

[@vhm14u2c]

Wow, lot of movement, sounds great, and thanks for sharing!💕

[@davidmarais1048]

Can't wait for "The Finger Book"! Keep well, Lee, and thank you.

[@uncledavesbadbass]

🖕🖕🖕🖕 I'll give it a 4 finger rating!