And Then I Heard... Phil Collins Against All Odds (Reaction!!)

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[@nova144]

One More Night by Phil Collins. 🙏🏼

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

Thank you !❤❤❤

[@sheilamamazza9635]

See the movie!!! Its amazing!!

[@antonedecosta9822]

You are doing a great job. Thank you for the cifeos.

[@leedstown]

This song was from the film called against all odds

[@KaylaYeager-mz5sd]

Did you know he sang in England just hours before. He flew on Concord to make it happen. Only musician to play on two continents in one day. Phil rocks !!!

[@kcsunshine4008]

Hell Yes! I remember that amazing day!! I was 16. Nostalgia running at MILLE ( A thousand)

[@natewilliams1062]

I know it's a small thing but I love when he hits a wrong note on the piano, towards the beginning of the song, smiles and moves on with, possibly, more focus. Life long performers always seem to rise above any mistake while they're performing. So cool

[@micheleparadis2808]

same

[@jacksaintjack2844]

That's the beauty of live performances. They are real.

[@marianclough8577]

Totally agree!!

[@Niecy70]

He could make any mistake and song and I would still love him❤

[@bscott5965]

He Never played the piano on this tune again, after the mistake.

[@lindasikorski7605]

Phil writes his own music.too. Words, music, arrangements...Total genius.

[@ThunderPants13]

Phil Collins is a massive talent. How ever much credit he gets, it aint enough.

[@zackhosking7966]

These older artists are why i still love music today

[@mrtyreus0]

Above all else, he's a drummer. One of the best.

[@rk41gator]

His Drum Duets with Chester Thompson are things of beauty.

[@Anne.Pinkerton]

He also write the songs! Someone told him once that he "didn't have the face" to be a front man with the group! He sure proved them wrong!

[@stevefoulston]

Said Collins: "That song was written during my first divorce. My first wife and the kids had gone and I was left there. The song was written out of experience as opposed to a 'what if' song. If that personal stuff had not happened to me at the time, I probably would never have made an album, and if I was to have made an album eventually, it probably would have been a jazz/rock thing. Without that stuff I wouldn't have felt the stuff I felt sitting at a piano night after night, day after day writing stuff." peace out

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

Rough.

[@realbser1956]

Against All Odds was written, composed and performed by Phil for the movie of the same name. It looks like this performance was from Live Aid on 7/13/85. The concert was held at Wembly Stadium in England and at RFK Stadium in Philly yo help raise money for the Ethiopian famine. Phil performed in BOTH countries that day by flying from London to Philly. Queen’s performance at this concert is regarded by many as the greatest live set in rock history. It’s great that you appreciate singer/songwriters. You need to hear some early Genesis with Phil. 🔥

[@opalviking]

Phil’s performance set a world record for most miles traveled during a concert

[@pamelalewis3344]

It was a really good movie too

[@eugeniabrandenburg7094]

Correct!!

[@ginadoyle4089]

JFK Stadium

[@dcgoth520]

I remember this. It’s a shame that Live Aid never had a complete video filming. Some of it’s been lost. I was in my late twenties at this point. This song won the Oscar for the film of the same title. I saw the live concert shortly after. I’ve seen him twice, both in the 80s. His shows were always incredible to see.

[@dantedrago7648]

This performance is from the Live Aid concert in 1985. He was the only performer to play live at both places on different sides of the globe on the same day. Phil Collins played this song, and then a few with Sting at Wembley Stadium in England, then jumped on an SST jet to Philadelphia, where the other half of the concert was being performed. He arrived in time to play with Eric Clapton, and just for kicks, sat in on drums with Led Zeppelin for their set. Also being a huge fan of Tool, you should know that the members of that band were influenced by Genesis (Phil's band). You should listen to the studio version of Mama, by Genesis. In my opinion, it is one of Phil's best vocal performances. It will give you chills. You fell down the wide rabbit hole with Tool, and it is just as wide with the band Genesis. Both with Peter Gabriel as the lead singer, then Phil. I enjoy your reactions. Keep up the good work.

[@seileen1234]

He's a legend

[@seanpatton7406]

@Dante, wow!! Thanks for that Info man. Phil had to fly to different Continents in the same day 🌍🌎. I never knew that he "sub'd" 🥁 for Led Zeppelin👍. The respect level just went up a few more levels for Phil 🐐🙂😎, not many left...🙂 Your *Tool* analogy, 🤔💭👍🎶🎵. Mine would be; 🐐of🏀. Without Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, many more, etc... We probably wouldn't have any Michael Jordans, Lebron James, Kobe (RIP😢), Steph Curry, many others, etc....

[@greenphoenix687]

I was there... it was epic!

[@Kazeemi2810]

I thought he hopped on the Concorde??

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

I saw it live, it was awesome

[@rk41gator]

He sang with Genesis since 1970 thru the 90s, so you are right, his voice can carry over a rock band, but still sound so good. He is pitch perfect and has impeccable timing. His emotion is so, so well felt. (oh, and he played leading roles is a couple movies too!)

[@lindataghon5712]

Phil doesn't NEED glitz dancing around the stage half naked and all the gimmicks attached to it! HE has everything that represents PURE UNADULTERATED TALENT! This is what makes an ARTIST and a LEGEND. PHIL has it ALL!!!

[@cflo1386]

Phil is just a phenomenal music artist.

[@annettemoore7264]

P.S. he got asked once how he rated himself...he said I'm a songwriter first, a drummer second and a singer third, he never even mentions his piano playing 🤣 I would have kidnapped and married Phil if I'd have got close enough, 🙄

[@CristyB66]

💯 me too

[@Alice-xy3fi]

@@CristyB66 Yeah, and you would probably have both been divorced by now. Just because someone makes you fall in love with their talent and artistic expression doesn't mean they're a person you'd want to be married to...or, for that matter, a person whose company you'd enjoy for the period of a single night out, apart from the star-struckness.

[@riandraegon556]

Hold on My Heart is my favorite Phil Collins song.

[@JanetThorpe-uv2ev]

A Master of all trades! And his songs always have meaning within the context of his life, relationships and what he feels strongly about 💕

[@vlking88]

Phil Collins was a true musician. He understands the music he writes, tone, pitch, melody, and harmony down to the notes on the page. He plays multiple instruments and wasn't a 1 trick pony. He wrote some of the best songs I've heard outside of my love of hard rock/heavy metal.

[@ivanalaff5346]

He is still alive and performing….

[@opalviking]

Phil’s catalogue runs deep and worth a deep dive. What a wordsmith 💞

[@kcvfr400]

He played every instrument on his album 'Both sides', that he recorded on his own. He also can switch languages as he sings, proven by the extras on the Tarzan cartoon Disney film. It is amazing how he went from being a great drummer in a band so much more.

[@shelleyherter2377]

PLEASE, listen to I Don't Care Any More - written when his wife was divorcing him. Talk about emotional vocals...WOW

[@jimhassel802]

Ah, yes... angry Phil. Love it.

[@chrisjones7352]

He was originally just the drummer of Genesis, but when the original lead singer, Peter Gabriel, yes, the guy that sings "Sledgehammer" with the crazy music video that played 47 times a day on Mtv back when it first came out in May of 1986 when i was 12...i definitely remember it well. When Genesis started auditioning new lead singers, Phil would sing and teach the songs to the prospective singers, and when no one really seemed right for the band, they more and more started to realize that their new lead singer had been their old drummer the whole time lol. So Phil actually did an "audition" and they all decided he was the best fit and that's history. Best decision they ever made. I think Phil is better than Peter Gabriel as the lead singer of Genesis all day. Peter is great as a solo artist as well, obviously, he had great success. Phil is a great, legendary solo artist as well, and Mike Rutherford, with his "side project" did pretty great as well, that would be Mike and the Mechanics. The whole band oozes freaking talent from all sides.

[@joelliebler5690]

Both Peter and Phil are great in their own artistic way. They were much more progressive with a challenging sound with Peter while Phil changed things later and had a more soulful voice!

[@cflo1386]

So true

[@CEP73]

May favorite Phil Collins song ever. Always gives me chills.

[@DarthLetalis]

Phil Collins and Phillip Bailey - Easy Lover This song is legit GOATED.

[@starfire6122]

Some of his deepest, heartfelt music came from his divorce...the most heartwrenching to me is: If Leaving Me Is Easy...I hope you will react to it..ty..💞✌️

[@sharilynbratton6476]

Take Me Home and I Wish it Would Rain Down are two of my fave Phil Collins songs. Another great artist you should check out is Simply Red, the official music video of Holding Back the Years is a must. Man that's a gorgeous song. Mitch Hucknall is the lead singer.

[@CHOICEBETWEENFEARANDLOVE]

The mistake was so cute 👍🏼 Voice of an angel

[@mikerichardson8983]

There's not many singers that can paint a picture with lyrics like Phil Collins can.

[@CarlDalach-px4cj]

This is why we love him

[@marcomacciola9639]

He looks like every supervisor I've worked for😂😂😂...too funny

[@monikabeki6838]

I will never forget seeing him live in 2018 (and I waited for this concert since 30 years!) he was opening the concert with this song… I bursted into tears like a 13 year old Teenie and couldn’t stop crying ! It was just overwhelming!

[@kateadair3978]

I've always loved this song Polo !! Thanks for your reaction to it

[@smgoethe]

You should listen to the original track with drums, if you haven't already. Also, Rick Beato does a great breakdown of this song, highlighting some of the things you mentioned in the video (songwriting, pain, "nobody does pain like Phil :-))". Great reaction, thank you!!

[@jeffreycasey488]

This was my introduction to music 12 years old when I heard it and fell in love with music

[@50NewEyes]

Yeah I call these my Lego songs….lol.. playing Lego for hours on end listening to great 80’s music 🎵 among other decades

[@phyllishenry213]

I've never heard him be off key ever. But he did make a piano key mistake at the top of the song. Still to me he is Legend!

[@Jihavoh777]

He wasn’t afraid to show it with his face either lol

[@bartholland4224]

I was a manager @ Universal Studios Hollywood during the 1990's & 2000's. Twice during my years I spent approx 6 hrs twice with Phil & his son,just walking him around like a normal dude wirh his son taking in the park. Over my many years I was with a who's who of celebraties, musicians & politicians & Phil was top of the list of a real guy who was just out enjoying the day with his son. (maybe next time you a Michael Jackson reaction I'll drop a line of the three afternoons I spent with him & his entourages) Keep the faith my friend!

[@lilliadevaux9236]

This was one of my top 3 fav songs back in the 1980s. I watched that Live Aid performance so many times, as we'd taped it when it originally aired.

[@brettmarlar4154]

This is my all-time favorite song of his. And yes, he does write pretty much everything he's put out. He's done a few covers, but his catalogue is about 98% original.

[@rk41gator]

His rendition of 'Always' by Irving Berlin is luscious. He and Amy Keys (and separately with several other beautiful female singers) do a memorable 'Separate Lives' by Steven Bishop. And of course his versions of 'A Groovy Kind of Love' (The Mindbenders) and 'You Can't Hurry Love' (The Supremes). But yes, Collins is a prolific song writer with most of his material by himself. "Blood On the Rooftops' is amazing (co-wrote with Steve Hackett)

[@lisalawrence203]

It’s my very favorite also

[@Charli722]

There was a movie ‘AGAINST ALL ODDS!” THis was the thyme song. Love the song, loved the movie!

[@voidwraithprime8521]

Congrats on listening to more than "In the Air Tonight". Phil Collins is obviously more than a one hit wonder. Check out my personal favorite "I Wish it Would Rain Down", which has a great music video...

[@monicar503]

Agreed!! He's an amazing song writer!!

[@carsten1989]

“he looks like every supervisor I’ve ever worked for” 😂 This is so good

[@dudeusmaximus6793]

I don't know if Phil was underrated, but he was definitely underestimated. Not only has he done some great songs, but he is a legendary pioneering drummer who appeared on alot of other artists' records. People don't know all he's done. He's GOAT in his own right.

[@skarbuskreska]

He was definitely not underrated. More like there was so much from him that people grew tired of the Phil Collins sound and kinda started to make fun of it. He came back strong though especially with the Tarzan soundtrack

[@chriswhittles1325]

You do such a great job on your reaction videos. Keep it up! You big joy to my evenings almost every day. You should check out some early Genesis. You WILL be blown away with Phils drumming. Some of the best ever recorded I'd say. Happy New Year to you and all the people you care about👻🐠Rock On!

[@claudiacolmorgan2894]

Phil Collins is amazing. This is a live concert that was held in Philly. I saw him a couple of years later in NY in a stadium. This is also from a movie with Jeff Bridges and James Woods. Movie is very god also.

[@AnnButowski]

I always enjoy your renews. You are genuine, descriptive and intelligently articulate . Thank you!

[@RJ-oy7cq]

You'll love Phil singing--the song MAMA...great emotion and intensity. He wails on it.

[@angelmcgraw683]

He's amazing. Listen to "Susudio!" Or " I cant Dance" very funny. Cant go wrong with Phil Collins.

[@brookehornback1896]

This is my favorite Phil Collins song. My 2nd is probably easy lover. I believe that features a guy from Earth wind and fire potentially which just makes the song complete.

[@JasonLevine1178]

Yep. Philip Bailey.

[@vixter28]

Beautiful song 🎶! ❤❤ Always loved this song 🎶

[@lonagailcasey9707]

You couldn't have picked a better song baby.... Good on you ☺️☺️☺️

[@katemcbride8715]

I love his singing of "Groovy kind of love"

[@josiebridle1947]

Mike Rutherford of Genesis started recording as a solo singer with his band Mike & The Mechanics after Phil Collins had gone solo. Mike had a No.1 before Phil did though, with his song The Living Years.

[@stephaniefain1863]

I probably already commented. I watch this stuff repeatedly when I don’t want to have to keep up. I’ve met Mr.Seger. That isn’t a brag, he don’t know me from Adam’s house cat. I only say it to let you guys know the man is nice. Polite. Kind and generous. Friendly, and tolerant. He worked as hard as his crew, and took care of his people. He was present for the set up, active and moving during sound checks, stayed with his people until the absolute end.

[@jmango2636]

Please react to I Don’t Care Anymore by the great Phil Collins

[@smokin19861]

This song was a soundtrack to a movie of the same name. The movie version had an orchestra behind it, and it was really good.

[@carriekovach797]

Phil will always be a legend in my mind. Thank you for pointing out and showing appreciation for how multitalented this man is. Hoping for a time when “musicians” and “bands” that actually play instruments becomes the norm again. ❤

[@kimball7878]

Don't you love it when he flubs the piano. He's is so amazing.

[@sagamaraia]

I started seeing these reactions from In The Air Tonight, next Another Day In Paradise and now this, it's like travelling in time, both to the past and the future. A paradoxic ride.

[@JamesBowlin-bx9wy]

Powerful song with a powerful voice gives me the chills Everytime I hear it

[@mmichaeldonavon]

Polo. I want to thank you for reintroducing me to Phil Collins. For whatever reason, I was never a fan of his. However, following you and listening to your comments on Collins has changed my view of him. Yes, he is certainly multitalented and his song lyrics are unsurpassed. Thanks, again.

[@shadoeblythe3540]

Good morning Polo and to all. Phil has a way of taking you on a journey ~¤~ "not only through his voice but his expressions and every instrument he plays." When I can, I will be buying you a cup of coffee ☕️ ! Thank you for taking the journey with us as well. Much Respect and Gratitude---->>🦅🎶💫

[@donjohn2695]

Alot of people won't admit they like Phil Collins music because he's not thought of being cool but Phil's wrote song timeless classics there's no mistake about that

[@HiddenCharmhome]

I think that’s more ppl our age, I’m assuming. Gen x

[@spacedisco612]

"And you coming back to me, is against the odds, and that's what I've got to face ..." People need to hear this, as true today as the time he wrote it

[@mikecramer7010]

I recommend "Mama" from Genesis, where you get to hear Phil's excellent vocals and the band's compelling musicianship. I saw them on that tour, and it was jaw--dropping.

[@danrumble74]

I recommend "That's All" by Genesis (lead singer/songwriter, Phil Collins) 👍

[@acy2004]

I’ve watched all your Phil Collins reactions now and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed them. I’d recommend you checkout “Sussudio” next. Loving your channel and you got my sub. 🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏼👏🏼🙌🏼💜🇨🇦

[@davidblurton7158]

i remember being 16 years old and on my first holiday in wales without my parents me and my mate in a tent in a field surrounded by sheep listening to this in the early hours of the morning on a little crappy radio,,, mr collins will always be a legend for that day,,,,

[@brendadickenson3547]

One of my favorites and made me love him.

[@keithjames7843]

When Phil Collins was young he played the drums for Muddy Waters at the Chicago blues festival and played the drums for Eric Clapton in the 1980 at one of Eric’s concerts This man was just God given talent He could play instruments and had a great and unique voice and some of the best song writing skills on the planet

[@caterusso4905]

Polo, I've been listening to Phil since the '70s, so it gives me such joy to see you react to one of his big early hits. This was used as the theme to a film of the same name. Collins has been a major force in many of our lives. Sadly, now suffering from Parkinson's disease. Love your reactions. You have a great ability to hear and see the nuances of the songs and artists.

[@SWTSU]

Phil’s penmanship is outstanding!!!! So says Austin Tx!!!!! 😎🍸

[@kmach1000]

Random thing: You've said"Jack of all trades" and I remember of the song " Papa was a rolling stone". There's this expression in it. You would love it. About Phil Collins: He doesn't have bad songs!

[@sharondombroski7819]

I saw him in concert back in the 70's and he said that he could tap dance and did a couple of steps.

[@vickicarreno8932]

Scrolling through KZbin, Rediscovered your channel…am a Subscriber.

[@christinaheintze]

You should Hear another Day in paradise, the lyrics are beautiful ❤ Phil Collins are great🥰

[@orangeandblackattack]

great reaction! You nailed it on songwriting. Ive seen Phil solo and with Genesis 20+ times from 1978 to 1994. I have avoided this song for 17 years for the reason you mentioned: it's a sad song. The line "There's just a memory of your face" digs too deep from a breakup with my soul mate in 2007. We burned bright for a short time. But my career kept me away for 300 days or more a year. It was my calling to do that job. I chose to stay with my calling rather than doing local runs in SoCal. I'm still paying the emotional price of that decision..but it did not diminish the rewards of my career choice. Sometimes, you may be a handful of people who can do something great that other people could never do..and you rise to the top - you only gotta give up a wife at home waiting with a drink for you, family and all the other things that normal people have. And when it's over and you can no longer do it, it's over...and you live with that choice made 17 years ago. If it wasn't for the joy in watching people like yourself discover this music, I couldn't listen to this song. Thank you for the smile my friend.

[@JoyfullyGrumpy]

You should watch the end of the movie, he wrote this song for it, and he caught every nuance of the girl watching Jeff Bridges leave, it made me hold my breath. He would have gotten the Oscar for it, but he went on a talk show and got cocky about how he was a shoo in...right before everyone voted, and they smacked his nose by voting for another song. Best movie song scene ever. Still gives me chills.

[@JulesFramptonCarr-nc2ky]

Check him out with Peter Gabriel, when they were Genesis, before both branched out on their own. Both have ridiculous amounts of talent. This song from the movie with same name, was perfect for the film, but also reflected how he felt when he marriage was breaking down. Great song, one of my favourites along with in the air tonight, but he’s been a prolific singer song writer, spoilt for choice really. ❤

[@scottdebruyn7038]

Do check out the movie of the same name for seriously deep context of the lyrics! 😁

[@francesedwards9854]

In 1985 Phil was considered the hardest working performer for playing Live Aid at Wembley and then hopped the Concord the same day to perform Live Aid in Philly. Iconic!!!

[@mizdink]

My now grown children grew up knowing my favs... they knew let's listen to "Phil" or, let's listen to some Bob (Seger), or let's listen to some John (Mellencamp). ELO was in a class by itself... but they still knew and they still have them on their playlists today.

[@tinaboksa3642]

You should listen to some Genesis

[@cricket-bg4tz]

Hes a master percussionist. Hes a drummer who can sing

[@lilliadevaux9236]

Driving the Last Spike and No Son of Mine from the last Genesis studio album really show off his lyrics.

[@youngthing12]

Phil Collins Born Philip David Charles Collins 30 January 1951 (age 73) Wandsworth, London, England Occupations Singer drummer songwriter record producer actor Years active 1963-2011 2015-present Musical career Philip David Charles Collins LVO (born 30 January 1951) is an English singer, drummer, songwriter, record producer and actor. He was the drummer and later became the lead singer of the rock band Genesis and had a successful solo career, achieving three UK number one singles and seven US number one singles as a solo artist. In total, his work with Genesis, other artists, and solo resulted in more US top-40 singles than any other artist throughout the 1980s 👍🏻🤩🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@DanielTaura-ts7vl]

This guy PHILL COLLINS is pure Talent, he can do it all, One of the Greatest Performances of all time, No question about it...

[@helenbittinger5161]

Perfection at it's best......Phil is just amazing...I would love to meet him, just to sit and talk ....

[@billofalltrades2633]

He's an amazing artist!

[@allendixon7700]

I like it gangnam style lots. Against all odds, pretty good, pretty good, any song. You're sucking a happy song that's you know it's good you already know

[@hellebachmann8260]

He’s also been acting - “Buster” from 1988

[@wgdavis5353]

Hi Mr. Polo, He is a Drummer & was for Genesis, he missed a note on the piano, go back and look, he shook his head about it, near the beginning.. ♠W.G.

[@davidaldridge5716]

Bro fk with Phil Collins a bit more lol….there’s some cheese to his sound or maybe it’s just the era. But he’s got some hitters **Edit -Just think about it -Another Day in Paradise -Take me Home -In the Air Tonight -Easy lover (I’m pretty confident I’m forgetting a few)

[@spencere1582]

One more night, another Phil Collins 80's classic

[@sweet60]

The song gives us butterflies in our stomachs because of the sense of urgency that it emulates. That’s Phil Collins. The genius.

[@debg7308]

Have loved PC for 40 yrs. His voice unforgettable. Check out another great voice - Roy Orbison vocal range - I'm Cryin', Running Scared, etc....

[@msalazar413]

This song MADE the movie. The lyrics here are so good they resonate, but when you watch the movie and hear the lyrics the movie became more powerful and meaningful. Movie title: AGAINST ALL ODDS.

[@androwerks6665]

I wished I lived in a world where I had not heard of Phil Collins yet

[@lisataveras8031]

you're so right....i so envy these reactors who are getting to hear masterpieces for the first time....what I wouldn't give

[@TheATOMICGOBLIN]

So many great songs to checkout, some of my favourites are: It's In Your Eyes, Sledgehammer (edit this one is Peter Gabriel lol sorry). An artist that I associate alot with Phil is Peter Gabriel, (Probably because they were both singers in Genesis at one point.) A great song from Peter Gabriel is Solsbury Hill, it has very poetic lyrics.

[@cherylthomas2204]

Nobody has ever been sorry they reacted to Phil collins

[@donbarbaraphillipson6285]

He writes the songs!!!!!❤

[@cindipossidento5688]

He wrote the soundtrack for the children’s animated movie……. TARZAN !!!!!