And then I heard Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight (First Time Reaction) *

[@vincekm1]

Polo says "this is the best song without drums I've ever heard." All of us say "just wait". :)

[@fuzzylogics139]

Yeah that was GOLD that he said that :))

[@dianamgallagher]

I couldn't help but laugh out loud when he said that!!!

[@farrahwalker6222]

Oh yeah!

[@nataliemilton5829]

Indeed!

[@dawnorndorff3354]

I hear THAT!! I just about fell out! 😂🤣

[@mistytharpe3991]

40 years later and still the most intense drum drop ever

[@seeleycolleenharris5247]

Amen!

[@artillaryking9073]

Goosebumps! Everytime!!!

[@GuitarDreamer]

Father Time on the bass

[@melissagerber7231]

​@@GuitarDreamerwhen he was younger,he looked like Jesus.

[@loriarcher9630]

And we all do air drums when that happens!!!!!

[@richardfox1605]

Phil Collins is not a singer who plays drums, he is a kick ass drummer who can sing

[@johndyslin798]

and kicks ass when he sings too!

[@ktriplet1967]

So sad he isn't ever going to play them again. His health won't let him

[@aleatharhea]

@@ktriplet1967 I know, that's so sad. Some sort of nerve issue

[@johndyslin798]

@@aleatharhea nerve and back surgery that didn't work.

[@hovis62]

True that

[@moya-btahiti895]

I'm surprised that Phil Collins is so little known by the younger generation... this guy is a music icon.

[@TheThurmon]

Stop and think a out the crap they do listen to.

[@SamanthaCochrane-bo3uo]

I always tried to show my kids what real, quality music was. When they tried to show me some stuff of today I just laughed and showed them this, David Sylvain, Tori Amos etc. Music that stands the test of time.

[@johnsmith-vz4sk]

have you listened to the rap they are listenin to - no lyrics just "mnna mna mnnnaaaa" lol

[@johnmcstabby2699]

@@johnsmith-vz4sk ah yes the genre of music specifically about lyrics has no lyrics maybe don't judge a genre by the absolute worst parts of it

[@DaveEver-i5f]

Legend.

[@alisonancell6047]

Who else gets excited when Polo is blown away by one of the very best songs we grew up with😁😁😁😁

[@gracemarino7374]

Everytime 🥰

[@toddmcclellan979]

Like watching a child open up a new fabulous toy.

[@TheDylls]

For me it's like watching someone truly recognize which "Machine" was being "Raged Against" for the first time! 😊❤

[@hopegonzales4145]

Phil Collins was the 2nd lead singer & Drummer of the band Genesis after they fired Peter Gabriel. Both of them, wrote songs about that day on their 1st Solo albums, THIS was Phil’s. AMAZING !!! ❤ Glad u “FELT” it

[@johnfleming6236]

Word to your mother! 😂

[@TheFashionSun]

“Yo, has my man been walkin to the drums the whole time?!” Such joy to experience this through a young person’s eyes.

[@seanpatton7406]

What's even better regarding this video.... everyone in the audience is *"There, in the moment, singing along and clapping"* I believe hardly ANYONE was holding up a damn cellphone📱

[@hollysmith9979]

Yes we we're blessed to be around when musician's really played and sang with no auto tune!!! We only have a few musicians these day's that still do it's sad....it's just my opinion from a senior but I love Billie Eilish, Primus and Michael McDonald so I listen to a wide variety of music so kids now should take note and we need to teach them before AI takes over and we lose music altogether....sorry for the lengthy note but I think you get it😊

[@Cherryvanilla27]

I want to suggest Quincy Jones “Dude” album and “Back on The Block”❤

[@grabble7605]

​@@hollysmith9979 Musicians still play and sing with no Autotune. You just couldn't help but be a sniveling boomer piss-ant over your own narrow horizons and generalization. And AI doesn't exist.

[@Sharky762]

yes

[@Ma7hiu5]

In The Air Tonight is the greatest 5 and half minute intro to the best drum performance I can think of.... he truly is a legend.

[@สงกรานต์สีสุวรรณ์-ฏ2บ]

For those of us that have followed Phil for a long time,me personally over 50 years,know the power of all of his songs.If he started again today,without doubt he would be,the best singer songwriter ever.

[@judyfrey5919]

I was privileged to see him in concert.

[@jamesoflaherty7332]

"This is the best song I've ever heard without drums." Well then STRAP IN SON!. !

[@jaewok5G]

heeheeheeheehee

[@supreme3376]

Best Solo Drums SON

[@patriciabroderick3441]

Perfect comment!

[@ClarkIsSuperman-iw9gu]

when I said that I was thinking, "just wait".

[@pattyeoakley9836]

I was hype to see his reaction 🤣

[@Oldbutnotout65]

Sometimes I feel sorry for this generation, that they will never know artists like this. All the studio trickery today, true talent seems to be evading these new generations. Now you are seeing why we say, we had the best music!!!!

[@phoenix-xu9xj]

Agree. I’m 69 and I think I’ve been blessed

[@karinakrainer7343]

Agree- sadly the reason we had real lives and emotions instead of emoji and tik-tok

[@johnw6389]

The generation?....... most people in that generation were programmed..... they just didn't understand the program..... what band was Collins in?..... Genesis...... hmmmm.... why did they pick that name..... Collins is a freemason... like most well know singers in bands like that.... the police, Queen.... get the gist?.... what's the lyrics telling you?..... look to other band lyrics..... Queen one Vision.... John Lennon Imagine.... the police... every breath you take.... what is it telling you..... freemasons are Luciferians.... new world order..... communist..... in your face.... and the lyrics are in all those songs, bands and singers.... "the pack of lies"..... religion....

[@crazychase98]

One of the few good musicians of the 80s. Most 80s music is trash

[@AQUARIASGOLDENAGE]

I know. I so.know. I'm 70. And this is the 3rd videos I've watched of younger Ones Hearing Him for for first time. They're reaction is funny. I.miss Our music soooo much. So.much. ❤❤❤

[@denisejohnson1825]

Polo, I am a 70 year old gramma and even I went nuts when u said, “this is the best song without drums.” I could hear everyone saying, “WAIT FOR IT!!!” I also had goosebumps. Phil Collins is an awesome drummer.

[@barbarapatterson4132]

And I am a 78 year old Grandma and I loved his music and the BeeGees plus a bunch of others too. Disco music was fabulious.

[@JS-fs3vq]

He is Phil… He is LEGEND ! 😁

[@adencrag7155]

Hello Denise. When he said that I thought. Ohh really! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dominiquer156]

I grew up with Phill Collins, Bee Gees, Neal Diamond, etc cause of grandmother's like you. ♡ huge thank you!!

[@bobbiehofer4924]

Right there with you sister!

[@susanboles5587]

Phil did it all. He could sing, played the drums, piano, guitar, ect. There will never be another Phil Collins.

[@terry21651]

Don't know whether the emotion makes you cry or want to hit somebody. Heart pumping with so excitement every time I hear this song. And the drums with him solo is amazing!

[@wayasaunooke3424]

He still can, this comment makes it sound like he's dead 😩😂

[@wayasaunooke3424]

​@terry21651 it's just incredible ❤❤❤

[@timaustin2000]

Don't say it like the dudes dead 😅 I mean it's a shame he can't play with his nerve damage but Phil is still with us!

[@susanboles5587]

@@timaustin2000 I'm aware he's still alive. I meant when he was at his prime he could and did everything.

[@jennifercathy7177]

Nobody ever talks about the lyrics. One big reason this song is so powerful is the lyrics. Musical genius, yes, and a fantastic writer.

[@joannmcculley8253]

Something draws you in and never lets go

[@JS-io3pc]

Completely agree

[@sweetwentworth]

It's about his wife cheating on him!

[@dicktrickle741]

This song killed his ambitions of becoming a lifeguard 😫

[@CatherineHorvath-x2b]

If you believe it will happen

[@nyteshayde1197]

Love this man. He beats those drums like they owe him money

[@KellyLynnAnnin]

YES HE DOES!!😂😂😂😂 Have you seen the Cadbury chocolate d with the Gorilla playing this drum solo??😂😂 It's fkn classic!!

[@MaciejBogdanStepien]

They do.

[@yvettemoore71]

🤣🤣🤣🤣funny and true

[@rach5668]

Lol

[@Dazza5007]

😂

[@quietstorm9866]

I am 64. I was 20 when I walked into a 7 eleven store. This song had just started on the radio inside the store. I stopped dead in my tracks and listened to the whole song. Captivated and stunned by what I just heard. The song was released on the radio the same day I heard it. Still to this day it brings chills when I hear it. NUFF SAID

[@4378200]

our generation had the best music on the planet 70s

[@mrtim5363]

Agreed! Bought it in Jan 1981. & This song is the perfect definition of 'Timeless Classic'. To say I've heard "In The Air Tonight" over 1,000 times in the last 40 years is a gross understatement. & This damn video still gives me goosebumps, every time I watch it. It-Never-Ends! & That my friends, is the very definition of ... Timeless.

[@graycrusader4487]

I was in high school playing football, it got me so pumped up. Guess that's why I played in college.

[@TheDylls]

What an AMAZING memory!

[@justajeepgirlandherdogs]

Love this story!

[@bluesviewmusic7500]

This man played Live Aid in London, jumped on a Concord jet plane and played New York...in 1985...the same night!

[@kevinguise5024]

Phil Collins is also generally recognized as one of the best drummers ever.

[@willarth9186]

Gotta rate Karen Carpenter in there, too! Karen always said she was a drummer who can sing!

[@SamPenn-pl1dl]

Phil Collins was 30 when he released In the Air Tonight & is on the doorstep to turning 73 today. He's an amazing singer/song writer!

[@fuchsiasaville]

I thought this was a break up song & the best bit of drumming singing I know

[@diane5423]

Sadly, his health is in decline. I loved Genesis and Phil as a solo. So glad I got to see them live.

[@shawnbates1804]

And he did a song with bones thugs and harmony

[@diane461]

His son plays a drum like him now he taught him how to play drums like him

[@JayGoodie71]

Phil Collins could play any instrument, drums, piano, guitar etc etc, a truly gifted man + that voice! WOW 🔥 I grew up listening to this. Classic Tune!! I born in '71

[@alanpassmore2574]

From a 56 year old english white male I give you respect brother. It's beautiful watching your response to something old but new to you. Enjoy the journey

[@LoriGirlTexas]

58 and same!!

[@sharonrodgers1136]

57 the same😊

[@trapper561]

63

[@themancalledx]

What effin difference does it make that you’re “a white male”. GTFOH

[@lesliesangster3841]

70 dito

[@OlySasquatch78]

Can you imagine how difficult it would be to keep those tones singing while beating the heck out of the drums? Just amazing !!!

[@jenniferm.2142]

Right?? I was thinking that too. I don’t play drums but I’ve sang in choirs and singing is an aerobic enough exercise in and of itself. I can’t even imagine doing it while playing drums that vigorously! 😂

[@janmcelvain8370]

" The anticipation is killing me" "This better be good" just brought a big smile to my face.

[@elisabethsargent]

OMG, I about DIED when you said "This is the best song without drums I've ever heard.". I think I squealed with joy. Haha!! I LOVED THIS VIDEO!!!!!!! You just made my whole day! Thank you for doing what you do!!!

[@lindasikorski7605]

Looove it. Does,t get any better!!!

[@MichelleMohr-lt1wo]

❤

[@jangelderloos2211]

And then, "ah, you've been walking up to that drumset the whole time." Priceless!

[@brendaashton6428]

Totally!

[@bobleppert2034]

Ikr

[@akurenda1985]

Every drummer watching had the biggest troll face when he said "This is the best song without drums I've ever heard". Because this is the #1 air drum song in the world!

[@Heatherptrsn]

And THEN there's his drum solo whole the band takes a break: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKKTdml7eKqendk

[@lingolarker9318]

Hmm Moby Dick?😆

[@teresap8504]

😂😂😂

[@janeharvie3131]

Yes, but that was before they came in. Great reaction, wld be shocked otherwise. Av bn 2 10 of his & genesis×10 ❤

[@MelodyMan69]

Even Gorillas play it in TV Adds...

[@nancyhicks9013]

Some days I find myself griping about being 75 years old, and then I go find my tee shirt that says I got to hear the best bands live, and go to a mall and speedwalk.

[@starsister3033]

I love this so much!💜

[@courtl9197]

When I was 22 was having an absolute terrible day. I was at the DMV with my 6mo old son and the lady sitting across from me heard me singing a Phil Collins song from Lion King to my son quietly. She asked if I had plans for the evening. I said no, so she gave me BOX SEATS to PHIL COLLINS! The concert was that night in town, and it was a private box. It was SO amazing. I took my son bc we were in the box. So that is the story of how my son's first concert was Phil Collins at 6 mos old. My son is 18 now, and Phil Collins is one of his favorites.

[@teresawitte8438]

That’s awesome!!!

[@pixiegirl131415]

Ummm… Phil Collins didn’t write the music for The Lion King, Elton John did. Did you mean to say Tarzan? Phil Collins wrote the music for that and Brother Bear.

[@markminister2599]

Great story!

[@vidamiadrummond8140]

That's so awesome! 🥰

[@vbrown998]

@Court That was an emotional comment, may you and your be blessed and may the reason for that “absolute” terrible day be a lost memory.

[@PatriotMilitaryMom]

Phil Collins is one of the best drummers ever. I've loved his music forever. I'm a blessed GenX 'er! We had ALL the good music!

[@judywright8455]

I beg to differ w you; it’s the boomers with ALL the great music!

[@phil-1115]

@@judywright8455, I think there was great music in both generations. Now today's generation is a different story all together.

[@melissagottlieb3381]

1967 here, we sure did!

[@christoney2491]

Imagine a summer night, rolling down the road with your high school friends. Windows open, warm breeze blowing through your hair. The smell of fresh cut grass, and summer sounds. Slipping into the night, just relaxed and chilling. Then this song comes on the radio. Yeah. That was how it was when this song came out. Life was just too cool.

[@djonpow]

THIS!...in my 72 Camero with a Realistic equalizer paired with a Pioneer deck and speakers...on a back country road in Alabama with my best girl (soon to be my wife and mother of 3 boys)....cruisin'!...how lucky are we to have that. :)

[@christoney2491]

@@djonpow I grew up in Fort Worth. Drove a '72 Olds Cutlass. My friends in their Cameros, Chevelles, Impalas and Mustangs. Not to mention trucks - so many trucks. lol I'm in Alabama now. This song is perfect in either!

[@maritaberndt6200]

🤣👍🏻

[@bisou1849]

I remember that night! Ocean breeze instead of grass but yup, I was there :)

[@mashizzubizz]

I'm 57 and I still get goosebumps listening to this track. Phil Collins class act

[@BonnieHaynes-gg4nk]

Phil Collins changed things ...the way people thought about "lead singers" movie soundtracks, tv shows...like Miami Vice

[@augustblue1297]

You kind of feel bad for the people who weren’t in high school in the 70’s. Perfect music. Young adults in the 80’s. Sound track of our lives.

[@michaelbyrd7883]

I guess Polo is not aware that Phil Collin’s was in a little band called Genesis that had as their original singer the amazing Peter Gabriel and when he left the band Phil took over front and center. This albums been out for a while and still holds up.

[@chipsawdust5816]

@@michaelbyrd7883 And Phil was in Brand X before that with John Goodsall, alongside keyboardist Chris Clark, percussionist Scott Weinberger, and drummer Kenny Grohowski. For a while, Percy Jones was their bass player. I have probably all their albums too. :)

[@kathrynyoung8912]

Class of '76 here and totally agree with your statement. p.s. my bday is in August.

[@chipsawdust5816]

@@kathrynyoung8912 The red, white and blue robes. '76 here too :)

[@garden-core]

Who else can wail on the drums while singing like that? Phil is a freaking legend.

[@1976PartyBoy]

Karen Carpenter did it-BEFORE him...js

[@CGholl]

Don Henley

[@TheSandersd84]

He's great I'm gonna throw Roger Taylor in as on this level

[@Dr.Acula76]

Paulina Villarreal. 5 foot tall ball of energy

[@randallpetersen9164]

There are just a handful of excellent singer/drummers. The best have already been mentioned. Another is Levon Helm of The Band.

[@kateburns8126]

Phil's last concert was in March of 2022. His spine is deteriorating due to an injury, plus he has other issues such as, debilitating pancreatitis and diabetes. Phil won't be performing again, most likely. During his last performance, his son, Nic, had to play the drums. Phil Collins will always be one of the best drummers and pianist this world has ever seen. Prayers and positive energy to you, Phil. Thanks, too, for your magnificent music. That will live forever. ❤😊❤

[@kevindower5987]

I was there, O2 London with Genesis fantastic event. bought tears to my eyes

[@kateburns8126]

@kevindower5987 Fantastic. I've been too many concerts. But, 2 people I wish I'd been able to get to. Elvis was one. I had tickets, still have them to a concert here in NY but sadly Elvis never made it there because he passed away. The second would've been to see Phil Collins. Just didn't get to any of them.

[@chiefsnarlsnortz1610]

Hey, Polo Reacts: Styx always has mixed reviews! I’ve always liked Come Sail Away! You wanna hear an Old Guitar Player? Go wayback to my childhood. Check out Chet Atkins, Singer Tennessee Erny (sp?) Ford! The 1st song I ever memorized is “Like A Bridge Over Troubled Water”! Oops 😬 this should be on main comment list.

[@phil-1115]

Prayers out to Phil Collins. He is not doing well. He is, and will always be, a true legend.

[@mariaburchette4205]

I had the opportunity to see him in concert a couple years ago. Sad to see him in a wheelchair but glad to see he still brought the house down!

[@redpia215]

7:34 “Has my man been walking to the drums, this whole time?” Yes and it was perfect.

[@D33Lux]

This is just one example of why the 80's had some of the greatest music of ALL TIME!

[@michaelhess2186]

AMEN!!!!!

[@edwinatupou1893]

Agree

[@Uare_number6]

Exactly.

[@walterstefan5395]

Got Right ✅ That's my Music. For Sure there are some new Song's, But they create there Songs to Earn money. In the 80 they play the music ,only to play the music✅ And they have so much f****** fun ❤️🌈

[@angelacristinacoelhosantos7663]

My son always tells me that the 80's have the best music ever

[@YvonneGeelan]

Bloody loved your reaction on this one, I was sat on the edge of my seat waiting for Phil Collins to hit the drums 😂

[@tinky1966]

Me too!

[@tracey6768]

Me three❤❤😂😂

[@ArtofFreeSpeech]

When this song first came out, there were times when you would be sitting in your car, listening to the song, and then when the drum solo came (the part you said was badass), you'd see 3 other cars all around you all doing the air drums to that part. It was the coolest thing...

[@MegaKat]

Omg I miss that kind of shit SO MUCH. When cruising the mall at 16-17 back in '00, we still always listened to the radio and CDs was something rich kids had in their cars. You could totally tell who was listening to 98.7 or 99.5 in their car by whenever In the Air Tonight came on!

[@ArtofFreeSpeech]

@@MegaKat And then every once in awhile, you'd make eye contact with someone else who realized exactly what was going on, and you'd both smile and laugh hysterically... great times, I tell ya!

[@MegaKat]

@@ArtofFreeSpeech oh God, absolutely! Or they'd have their windows rolled down, just as I did, and something like Spacelord would be on 100.3 and we'd start singing along with them, we'd grin at them, they would grin back, and we'd hit that chorus HARD with I LEFT MY THRONE A MILLION MILE AWAY definitely good times!

[@anaaguilar3304]

Omg. I almost forgot that was a thing. You could always figure out what station ppl were listening to 🤣

[@patriciabeekman4134]

Me and my two young sons ages9 and 4! All doing make belief drums,!

[@AIinsightfulzone]

Genesis was a great band and Phil Collins is a UK national treasure.

[@kiriagi3115]

love when you said " best song I've ever heard with no drums" ... not realizing Phil is the drummer

[@judythompson8227]

Phil was a drummer before he was a singer, and a perfect performer--the timing on this is marvelous

[@susanswatzell7364]

Made me laugh

[@karenmcgirr3987]

You noticed the crowd’s excitement, right before the drum came in. They knew!

[@joyceharkin3641]

They could see the drum set rising which you don’t get on the video and, of, course, they knew what was coming.

[@SteveHodge]

"This is the best song without drums I've ever heard" - Polo, talking the song which had the most famous drum fill of all time.

[@EstaraTshirai]

I mean, I felt like maybe he was trolling us. Is this really your first time, sir??

[@sarahholland2600]

@@EstaraTshirai maybe he grew up only listening to rap, like the guys on twins r the new trend channel.

[@stella81t]

My thoughts exactly! I was oh, no , sir! This guy is a drummer!!! Wait for it! ❤️

[@a-blivvy-yus]

@@EstaraTshirai My response was "Ohhh he doesn't know... this is gonna be *GOOOOOOD"* - and I'm inclined to think he was for real with that comment based on his reaction to the drums at the end.

[@suebrubaker6182]

Exactly

[@bertpierey3655]

One of best songs ever.

[@darrenwarby32]

One of the greatest musicians Britain has ever produced . I feel so lucky I grew up as a teenager in the 80s listening to great music . I'm 55 now and this performance still gives me goose bumps . Such a shame Phil Collins is now struggling with parkinsons disease.

[@kateburns8126]

I was terribly sad when I heard about Phil's fight with Parkinson's Disease. All my thoughts, prayers and positive vibes are with him and all who love him. ☮️☮️☮️💖☮️☮️☮️

[@ThePowerflake]

OMG! Really? Parkinson’s? I can’t deal! This man created the rhythm of my life.

[@rawkenass]

I'm with you bro! I feel the same way

[@kateburns8126]

@@ThePowerflake I know how you feel. He's a brilliant artist, man and it breaks my heart.

[@dappyhappy773]

I didn't recognize him him in a recent picture. When my son was born he loved listening/watching Phil Collins/Genesis. He's now fast approaching his 37th birthday and still listens. Phil Collins is timeless.

[@ChristoPavic-ql5it]

80’s music was the best. They weren’t entertainers, they were musicians that played every instrument and rocked us out with their amazing talent.

[@nancyenright9562]

70s music was also epic.

[@ChristoPavic-ql5it]

You bet it was.@@nancyenright9562

[@robertwalker3827]

Go back 20 years to where it all started

[@sakitarudolph6952]

The nostalgia is epic. So glad to have lived it.

[@shelleysanders9666]

British performers:- Queen, Blondie, Eurythmics/Annie Lennox, Ultravox, OMD, Kate Bush, Police, Ian Drury & the Blockheads, Bryan Ferry….

[@RadCenter]

Watching people react to this video for the first time never gets old. The first 2 minutes is the musical equivalent of foreplay, so by the time the drums rise up from below, the audience is whipped into a lather. Gentlemen, take note. LOL

[@Megamage400]

Amazing comment haha!

[@sarahpcato]

You got that right❣️

[@marybethp415]

YEAH WHAT SHE SAID!!

[@Kayenne54]

2022's Best Comment Award goes to Nancy Rutman!! 🤣

[@ThePewski]

I gotta give credit to why i'm still married.

[@jenniferm.2142]

I have heard this song so many times but never seen the video. I never realized Phil Collins did that epic drum drop himself! while singing! Like.. omg. So so so epic.

[@RobynHurley-zp9sh]

Hes a drummer first and foremost

[@truuluvv]

First time for me to see him live, wow.

[@lauranglover521]

The 80's had some of the coolest music that fused past, present and future...we rocked out to this when I was in my teens- I'm 55 now! Phil Collins...legend!

[@redstateforever]

I have skated many laps to this song, lol!

[@gerrihendricks539]

Yes!!!

[@aliassaseen07]

Me too. I'm 55 this year and I have loved this song for almost 40 years!!

[@dazj3965]

56 and loved Phil Collins amongst other like The Jam Blondie. We had music good 👍

[@frhwebmaster]

Those of us who grew up in the 80’s had the best music. Genesis and a Phil Collins carved a new line in the sand of music!

[@acy2004]

When he said, “this is the best song without drums I’ve ever heard” oh man, the excitement/anticipation for when he goes in on the drums was crazy. Great reaction 🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏼🙌🏼👏🏼💜🇨🇦

[@robertgieseler1220]

I just thought "Wait and see"...

[@sarahobilljones]

I was like, is he trolling 😂

[@Gipsiwriter]

YES!!! Me exactly lol

[@MedPig]

Those of us who got to see Phil do this in concert, in his prime, regard it as a near-religious experience. Some feelings can’t be explained, you just needed to BE there…

[@KlingonPrincess]

That's how I feel about "Stranglehold." I feel you

[@kateingram6987]

Yes! I say this wasn't just a song.. it was an experience.

[@danasterle876]

Amen!!!!

[@amyhudson1016]

Well said. The song absolutely is religious. It vibrates your soul

[@curcik21158]

I did and you're right. The entire concert was one of the best live performances I've ever seen!

[@MarilynMayaMendoza]

I’m 73, and I remember when I first heard this song and even now it gives me chills. Phil Collins is the best. Aloha.

[@originaldcjensen]

Miami Vice?

[@valeriewalker9438]

I am 68 and still think Phil Collins is the greatest

[@wondersteresakocsis4199]

72 here and loved him from day one too...

[@Chefbwest]

My half sisters dad is the piano player for phil in this vid. Phil was my first concert in the early 90’s and is one of the best live performers IMO. love seeing people check out phil for the first time.

[@jacqueline4514]

How wonderful!!!!!

[@a.e...]

Not only in this vid. He has been with Phil since 1990 - and we hear him singing (the "computer voice" in the background).

[@lightwarrior432]

SO LUCKY!!! 😍👍🏽😉😊👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@fdkbonn]

No way... Brad is one of the best!

[@Chefbwest]

@@fdkbonn always love to hear that people know his name. ♥️ cheers

[@Birdhouselady]

I'm 67. I can remember the first time I ever heard this song. It gave me goose bumps then and it give me goose bumps now. One of my all time favorites. So glad you young kids are bringing back old rock. Thank you

[@markmccarty9793]

Gives me goosebumps thinking bout what I was doing.back then, who I was hanging round with!!

[@PurityKontrol]

me too.. 66 ...

[@margaretkelley13]

I agree. My kids learned a lot of different generations of music. Kids need to listen to some.

[@ro19gat]

I hear you Birdhouse I was 19 or 20 and now I'm almost 61 and i feel the same way man cheers Dx

[@jackdorseysdisappointedfather]

It's not called "old rock" anymore. It's true rock now.🤘

[@leaanngallardo2439]

Mesmerizing...how Phil Collins takes command of the entire arena with only his eyes, his presence and his voice. Truly amazing. This was my favorite song when i was 13 yrs old in jr high. Im 55 now and i still love it just as much.

[@tammiwood3937]

Me too

[@leighatkins22]

Yeah same here!!!! I first heard him on an album I borrowed from a library and I heard this track and I thought "Omg who IS this guy??? I'm buying my OWN copy of THIS!!!" 🤣👍think I wore the vinyl tracks off it tbh...

[@tesla4ever735]

Leah, yepper, I was about 18. Miami Vice, you HAD to be home on Friday night for that!!!!

[@gosborg]

I’m with you there. I was 15 when the album Face Value came out. I was blown away by it then and I still am now.

[@annieheiliger415]

It is one of those rare, so rare, instances where the song can never be overplayed. I can listen to this and Africa a thousand times in a row and still be jamming with goosebumps.

[@eileenmckenna5357]

Thank God I brought up my kids with All kinds of music going on. That's why at 20 & 22 yrs, they know and love these artists. My youngest called me up and said he's now playing drums along with his guitar and bass. Great song

[@angelamoore7618]

Saw him a couple years ago. Due to physical ailments he sat for most of the concert. His 18 year old son played the drums which was special in and of itself, but then for this song, he stood. And his baby boy killed it on the drums 😭❤️😭❤️. What a beautiful thing to witness.

[@marilyntalley6235]

I was there in Philly 2018. Baby boy killed it. PCollins always gives a great show.

[@Huntrs27]

He retired now because of his health. I miss him.

[@Sir_Toccoa]

I saw him in Dallas for that tour.

[@aaralynhall]

I’m afraid the next time we see him in the news it will be a sad sad day…

[@tomcartwright7134]

Yes. Saw that same tour in NC. He was in a great deal of pain , as he had undergone back surgery and went on tour anyway.

[@michellelaughter5510]

I can't believe there is a person in this world who is just now hearing this song for the very first time. Amazing 🤩 one of my all time favorite songs ever !

[@krystalaura5634]

When music touches your soul you get chills. My generation grew up with Phil. We were a happy generation because of music. Thank you for listening

[@rdyplyr2141]

FACTS!! I am 53 and Phil and Genesis are some of my happiest times even when we were living in poverty! And I didn't blame anyone about it, that time made you hungry for success, well it di me anyway.

[@casandrabarnes]

You speak the truth ! We were blessed to live in the time of masterful musicians. This music was the soundtrack of our youth.

[@Tbonyandsteak]

Yes we were....

[@kerbymudd6386]

Emphasis on WERE happy, back when MTV stood for Music Television. Not that scripted "reality" nonsense.

[@nancyjohnson5483]

truth

[@bertpierey3655]

Epic live performance

[@sandyleewhite]

*No* Gimmicks, *No* special effects, *No* fancy clothes, *No* overdone aesthetics, *No* half naked women or men, yet is the most talented, & coolest dude, that ever walked this planet, IMO!!! 😎😎😎

[@ThatDudeGuru]

well, there were a lot of special effects. But Phil kicks ass regardless.

[@rickwrites2612]

​@@ThatDudeGuruthere were hslf naked ppl on done vids i think too

[@musefan12345]

Some of the backing vocals have autotune, but it's done for effect, and not for reasons people usually use autotune. In this case it serves to make things better

[@redwaveofketchup7457]

Yea Phil is great, but as far as the most talented?....I beg to differ.

[@lindalawson7600]

Sandy you a little off there…

[@clairehouli5711]

I've enjoyed listening to this song so many times but watching Polo react to it made it feel like I was hearing it for the first time again. What a song. Phil Collins is on another level.

[@thorstenunger1881]

This video was recorded "Live in Paris" when it was already world famous for near two decades. Music nerds knew that drum-break coming and anticipated the whole song. But can you imagine how that felt when it hit the people first? Fresh on vinyl - lots of former Genesis fans now curious about Phil's first solo album. And then thunder struck...

[@sauermusicDE]

Yes, this performance was recorded in Paris. But "Live in Paris" was the name of a tour in 1997 (with a totally different looking stage by the way). This one was actually from his "First Farewell Tour" in 2004.

[@Koen030NL]

Didn’t know this was in Paris. Does it happen to be the same place where Rammstein recorded their amazing performance of “Du hast”? It’s one of my other favourite live recordings.

[@thorstenunger1881]

@@sauermusicDE... Recorded live in Paris... Would be better without parantheses. You are so right. Thanks for emphasising!

[@SandraS64]

I’ve got all his albums both with Genesis and solo and he’s my favourite, such a nice guy too

[@inibrius5380]

More than that even, there are a lot of people that credit this song for the popularity of Miami Vice. The amount of people that heard it for the first time watching Crockett and Tubbs drive that Ferrari to confront the big bad guy...

[@lichtmehr]

1. June 2024: Goose bumbs allover🎉❤🔥‼️ I'm 70 and glad that was my Time. First Time that I heard that Song I must sit down "Wat was that... damn!?"😂 Never forget that Moment❤🔥 Thx for that great Reaction❤🔥‼️

[@richardgabriel1391]

Your reaction to the drum intro was almost as great as the song itself. Your response was almost emotional and I totally understand why. Phil Collins is a legend.

[@ken-in-KY]

What's unbelievable were all of the hit songs Phil Collins had through the years. Some rock stars hated him for it. The man was a hit machine.

[@Brad-eh5nt]

He slayed the 80's. Every other song on the radio was his, and not the same one being played over and over like today! Almost every song he touched was a banger! This song is when he went solo. He's always been percussion and lead vocals. Check out his first band Genesis.

[@MattyK-USA]

Great comment, but I have to point out that Phil was with Brand X before Genesis, and the music was also KILLER

[@ForEverKath]

Imagine being my generation and not only have lived when music like this was made and now can re-live everything together with a younger generation! 🥰

[@beckycottrellbabazam3]

Polo I’m a 67 yr old white lady and your anticipation and reaction was the best!! We were privileged to grow up in a time when music and artists were so authentic 👏

[@deborahreed4057]

This song never, ever gets old. Saw him in concert back in the 70's. Music from the 50's, 60's and 70's were the best. At 65, I am one of his biggest fans. To have the lungs to sing the later part of this song is remarkable.

[@benddover4300]

👍

[@Steppnshewolf]

As l am also 65 one of his biggest fans for life indeed

[@mahwahazet4133]

...every generation will say "our songs were the best" but truly, 70s till late 80s were truly timw if the best produced music and music videos without digital hi-tech equip.

[@garyseymour6319]

It's from the 80's?

[@helenspencer5505]

He plays all the instruments in all his songs. Look it up. 😘

[@xolitaire]

Man, this song. It never get's old. The suspense and build-up to the drums is so awesome. I am still heartbroken that Phil can't play the drums anymore. Those performances were legendary

[@plan4life]

Oh can’t he? How come? I guess he must be really getting on in age now..

[@MoanAlotsa_24-7]

@@plan4life He had back surgery that went sideways and he can barely stand as a result. The surgery was done because of the pain from years and years of drumming. Not really age related (he's 71), since Mick Jagger (78), Rod Stewart (77), & Paul McCartney (80) are still filling arenas.

[@plan4life]

@@MoanAlotsa_24-7 Oh, I had no clue. That is quite tragic, he was such an exceptional drummer.

[@patrickschardt7724]

@@plan4life yeah sadly this last tour he struggled to stand so he sat most of the time. He would still get up to hype the crowd for this song before sitting at the drums. I believe he mentioned that even sitting now hurts his back

[@angusrobertson2515]

@@plan4life his son Nick is as good as him and plays with him now

[@lianasokara3963]

Genesis and Phil Collins are a whole chapter in music. It is a shame that younger generations have no clue

[@johnhussey3351]

so true

[@jenscheibner792]

Thanks to Polo, they might...

[@jenscheibner792]

Thanks to Polo, they might...

[@FantasyStuff]

I remember when this played on Miami Vice. Blew us away because the context of the episode was matching perfectly to the lyrics. Absolutely one of the best live performances of all time.

[@phunkydroid]

Every time I hear this song the image of Crockett & Tubbs in the Ferrari pops into my head.

[@andrewlocke3389]

​@@phunkydroid right as the big moment is about to go down....

[@randallpetersen9164]

It was the premiere two hours episode of Miami Vice, Brother's Keeper. The scene was a masterpiece of TV cinematography, and changed television forever, bringing the era of popular songs crafted into popular shows.

[@sfkeepay]

Yes! Miami Vice and this song…eternal. Unforgettable.

[@annmcconnell2099]

This song blasting as the wheels are turning and they race down the highway. It was epic.

[@ericfeldkamp3788]

"This is the best song without drums I've ever heard" .... hang on King.

[@ThatTalkinGal]

The drums are coming...just you wait😂

[@suehatton]

I was gonna say the same thing! 😂

[@nevaclaborn3107]

Gotta be a fan now, right?!!

[@kimwhitehead9096]

Never too late to show mad respect to Collins!

[@arianablalock]

Over 500,000 in attendance, now that's a real concert! "Better be good", Phil said hold my beer🤣🤣🤣🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯🏆🏆🏆❤️❤️❤️

[@dearest321]

Great comment❤

[@dlewis9760]

"I gotta hear that part again" . Says everyone who has ever heard this song. Phil "OWNED" the 80s. It's unfortunate he's in such poor health these days. Not bad for a guy who reluctantly decided 'What the heck, I'll try singing".

[@adamsankin7618]

Here's Phil with Genesis singing lead in 1971, I don't think your statement is quite true. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHnYpGtupN2pgqc

[@ambtax1]

That reminds me of the line in his ".. I wish it would rain down" video. "..I never said I could act, HE said I could sing..." Or similar to that ..

[@patrickschardt7724]

It’s really sad because he himself has said that he still mostly has his vocals but not his body. So if anything he might be able to make an appearance or two and maybe record a song

[@tammyjackson3113]

Phil Collins started out as a teenager playing drums for Genesis then their singer left and he became the singer then went out on his own. If you hear this while driving you will play the drums on your steering wheel, we 've all done it😁

[@fuzzylogics139]

Yeah it's probably not wise to play this and drive at the same time. I have that same thing with the Music for the Deaf album by Queens of the stone age. Air drumming for my life!

[@Isleofskye]

I was there in South East London with 3,000 others to see the first-ever Top Of The Bill show by Genesis exactly 50 years ago,in 1972:)

[@fuzzylogics139]

@@Isleofskye Well... HAPPY 50th anniversary you lucky bastard!! :)) Super cool, I have no doubt it's a memory you and those other 2999 cool people treasure dearly!

[@Isleofskye]

Thanks but I would rather be 18 again, my friend:) They were supposed to be the support Group but the original bill toppers: Bell 'n Arc" disbanded the day b4 and they stepped up and never looked back. Wiki confirms that other group did disband in 1972 not 1982 :)

[@fuzzylogics139]

@@Isleofskye Well, it had to be I guess! I think us older folks were lucky to be young before this age of madness.. Things weren't perfect ever but I wouldn't want to be 18 today.. And IF I could go back in time, I would too, but not without some of the knowledge I have today :) Personally I've never seen Genesis live but have seen other greats like Sting, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson.. And heard Prince do a soundcheck through a door hahah.. Sadly it was the last time he was in The Netherlands and I didn't have money for a ticket.. But never the less: Experiences to be grateful for. Have a good one lovely person over the pond :) Let's ENJOY the music forever!!

[@suelandis4511]

I hear this and still think of that Miami Vice episode. So many chills. The build up in this song is phenomenal. And live is as good as the recording, perhaps better.

[@TheeAutumnOne]

Yesssss! My husband and I watch Miami vice , from start to finish every few years. This song is big part of it!!

[@LadyJ--1]

YESSSSS!! 😅❤

[@carolynfeser3582]

It does the same thing to me. It you haven't seen that episode, you have only had half of the experience. I believe it is the first episode.

[@nawlin5602]

Yes!!!!

[@sharonsocoloski5485]

I've been a fan of Phil Collins since"Genesis!" ❤

[@shelbytanner6394]

It’s called one of the best “beat drops” of all time for a reason. ❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥 Phil Collins is a beast of his own. Thanks for reacting. He has plenty of other awesome songs

[@chrisholland6052]

Phil is an incredible drummer all on his own. The fact that he can sing (while drumming), just puts him in a category that only a few can touch.

[@nibblitman]

I’d say Don Henley, Karen Carpenter and Levon Helm are also excellent

[@paws4thoughtwoodbuilds751]

an invisible touch?

[@brendabernstein286]

Only Don Henley (Eagle's fame) can even compare. Sorry but Henley reighns supreme)

[@MrEAus]

... and it requires a fairly high degree of _fitness_ as well, just like opera singers. Another thing that one wouldn't assume about Phil just from looking at him..!

[@davejohn255]

@@nibblitman You 100% nailed it....Listening to this with my wife just now, I brought up Karen and Levon along with Phil...Tho Levon was limited in his vocal range.

[@cheeseisdelicious111]

Saw him live 4 years ago. When the intro to this song began the crowd stood still and you could've heard a pin drop. By far the best live performance I've experienced, just like in this video

[@georginacox3108]

Wow lucky you seeing Phil Collins in concert!!!!

[@midnightfairy58]

The song makes me tingle. I just love it. I'm so glad you like it too! The music moves through you like a wave

[@andrewk-majordochomerepair6014]

Pretty much everyone being an 80s teen were so fortunate to experience the incredible shift-over from great classic rock artists to such talented, memorable, and enduring musicians and groups of the era for pop, rock, punk rock, early Rap, early "Alternative". Phil Collins was a key leader in this period; considered by many within the top 25 best drummers of all time, dubbed The Human Metronome. His music has played key elements in many movies and there is rarely a day that his timeless musicianship isn't heard on the radio still more than 30 years later. This live performance rendition is superb , and, emotes powerful feelings. Even more incredible was being so fortunate to seeing him 2 times live in the 80s and early 90s solo and 1 time in a reunion tour with Genesis while they were still very much at a prolonged peak. There are so few artists, while exceptionally talented in the current ages, that will have such enduring musical influence. While some songs are simple fun poppy in nature, his extensive variety of songs also delve into social and personal struggles, world changes, longing, love, struggle, loss... We are blessed to have had him as a musical influence extending across two generations. May he find peace in his health and personal struggles after having given so much of himself to us.

[@sharonl.chandler8428]

This song was about his divorce and very painful for him to write and sing.The audience on this song was worried that he wouldn't make it to his drums in time --- they always are -- that's why Phil turns and says " Don't worry " every performance.Phil Collins is sheer genius ! As a BeeGees lover too , I have to point out that once Phil was on drums at one of their big outdoor concerts at Wembley Stadium in London --- unannounced.They all were friends and admirers of each others' music.

[@kbrewski1]

@sharonl.chandler8428 The song was written around the time of his divorce, but Phil says it was NOT specifically about his divorce. Phil composes songs by making up words that fit with the music he composes first. There are a lot of false urban myths about this song. If you Google it, you can find some Phil interviews where he explains it. You may be thinking about his song I Don't Care Anymore, which IS directly about his breakup.

[@kbrewski1]

The 70s were the great decade of creativity, exploration and Progressive Rock. Phil was in the greatest Progressive Rock band ever, imo, Genesis. From 1971 on, as drummer and then drummer and lead singer, Genesis was at the peak of their creativity in the 70s. Selling England, The Lamb, Trick of the Tail, Wind and Wuthering. All masterpieces, works of art. I was still a huge Genesis fan throughout their entire career, but Genesis wasn't as creative and Progressive in the 80s and 90s as they were in the 70s. That's because Phil exercised more influence on the song writing and music when he started his solo career in the early 80s. Phil veered more toward standard pop, he liked brass, Motown, so his output veered more toward soft rock and pop. I liked a lot of his solo output, saw him live 4 times with his solo band, but his Genesis output, such as Los Endos, was the killer creative and progressive stuff. I saw Genesis 10 times. In the Air Tonight is definitely his best song, and Genesis considered it for the Duke or Abacab album, but made the mistake of not using it, so Phil put it on his first solo album. There is no doubt Phil was a great artist and along with Bill Bruford, one of the greatest drummers of the last 50+ years. Its his drumming I'll miss the most.

[@jacquesummers4766]

I was in my late twenties but saw the first Miami Vice and COULD NOT AGREE MORE! Now I am old I too get the same feelings as I did that night and every time I have heard it since. ✌️

[@jaimedurrett7649]

Gives me chills every single time. I love this song. Phil Collins is unbelievable.

[@annemariewaugh9042]

Phil Collins is a world class drummer! He was in the band Genesis back in the late 60's. This is one of THE BEST performances ever!!!

[@kimmchenry4383]

Genesis is amazing

[@amnril]

Phil joined Genesis in 1971 or thereabouts.

[@user-do4gb3jd5f]

@Neil Riley Phil joined genesis in 1967

[@malbarlow4991]

i sawhim in 73 they used to fob him off with one single!the great PeterGabriel did 9 0%

[@amnril]

@@user-do4gb3jd5f No, Genesis was formed in 1967, Phil Collins joined Genesis in August 1970.

[@Meltz1]

No cap, best concert I’ve ever been to. And I been to A LOT!!!!!!

[@daniellefamechon2527]

One of the greatest songs EVER. Brilliant artist, solo or with Genesis. Phil Collins is absolute magic!

[@cindyspencer8703]

I’ve heard this song a million times, but this live performance is something else 😳. Amazing.

[@KahurangiSteez]

This track was honestly a landmark in music production, Phil Collins and co spent years trying to figure out how to make digital reverb on drums to create that iconic 80s gated reverb sound. This was a monumental jump forward in the way production treated drumming in the mix. Without this jump there would be no hip hop, no electronic music, music as we know it would be completely different. This song is massive in its impact on music production.

[@terceiraxxi]

Concordo ,tudo mudou depois desta musica 👍🏻

[@shahman76]

Really? That’s a nice piece of music history trivia. Thanks man!

[@rschumachr]

And one of the craziest things is, the drums were recorded through the room mic, a low level microphone hanging in the ceiling of most studios used to amplify the musicians voices in between takes to enable conversation between the audio engineer and the band on the fly. It's what gives the drums this iconic raw distortion.

[@MrFester63]

That iconic sound actually started as a goof, they left a (general) studio mike on by accident while Phil was playing. The pick-up of a non-dedicated mike gave it a unique signature, and the rest is history. Love it!

[@jdice6868]

He caught a lot of flack for using electronic drums before most drummers and using the recording to manipulate the sound. The first one through always gets bloody! I was a huge Genesis fan growing up, though they were a bit before my time. I'm one of the few that never felt the need to pick Phil or Peter. Many love one and hate the other. I love them both. The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway is a masterpiece, but so is the live Seconds Out with a lot of songs Peter sang originally! A Trick of the Tail is my favorite though, and of course Follow You Follow Me is my wedding song:)

[@karensteele8618]

Love it❤ we went to these concerts as youngsters. They best parts of my life.

[@jons3808]

Phil Collins not only has an incredible voice but is also regarded as one of the greatest drummers in drum circles.

[@nevysadventuresllc9074]

Back when they put the most into their music and performances. Phil Collins was known as a musical Genius and he could play multiple instruments.

[@Bunny99s]

Right, most haven't even heard of his other projects like Brand X or the Phil Collins Big Band

[@kimmchenry4383]

I loved when he would sing and drum at the same time

[@sithyarael6807]

@@Bunny99s Genesis. Great band with a great group of guys.

[@catgray1]

I remember watching Live Aid on tv back in the 1980s. Phil Collins performed in England that day, then jumped on the Concord and flew to America and performed again, that same day, during Live Aid. It was unbelievable that he performed in Live Aid from two different continents! ❤

[@JS-io3pc]

I remember this too!

[@lifeistooshorttospendworrying]

It’s one of the best, most-iconic songs of the 20th century. The night drive with Crockett and Tubbs driving through the city streets in “Miami Vice” in their Ferrari Spyder white this was playing is what encouraged producers to showcase other potential hits-but it was “In The Air (Tonight)” that really set the standard.

[@AprilG72271]

Phil Collins is a legend and this song is a classic. He literally has a voice like no other.

[@BitwiseMobile]

When you said, "It's building" I grinned. Phil Collins invented the bass drop and it is EPIC. I heard this song for the first time in my buddies Corrolla as we were winding through the mountains near Laguna Nigel and it was super dark outside. Neither of us had heard the song before since it had just came out, When those drums came in we were so mesmerized we had to pull off the road to just sit and listen to the song. The lyrics were so powerful and with those driving drums it was an experience I'll never forget.

[@ckbarlow]

Absolutely. Same happened to me with "Smells Like Teen Spirit" first time I heard it - I was driving. I could immediately hear that it was a game-changer and pulled over to focus on it. Had to.

[@Ladosligese]

"best song ive heard without drums " .. i smiled all over ..

[@Riversbend710]

I have just watched several reactions to this performance and wondered why this one had so many views??? This was real. This was a reaction to the whole feel. The entro of the song and the voice and the instruments, and the power. He felt the power. Did not try to make it fit his needs. It was about this song. Bravo. You will be my first subscribe in this genre.

[@Anil18834]

Polo has a great ear. When he says the beginning of this SONG is almost cinematic, the style goes back to Genesis, the group where Phil Collins was a drummer. So cool to see him discover music that for those of us, teens of the 80s, is iconic. In the Air Tonight travels well. Maybe Polo should check out Peter Gabriel next.

[@chuckenomics]

Shock that fkn monkey!

[@asmrdreamland200]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@downhomesunset]

@@asmrdreamland200 Sledgehammer-one of the most iconic songs of the eighties with the best video of pretty much all time!

[@Cherokeelion]

Hed like Peter Gabriel

[@patrickkeenan8109]

Agree, I’m new to his channel and love his insight. Have never been disappointed by his reactions.❤️

[@AlbertMustang]

"It gives you that anxiety....in a good way, if that makes sense...." Yeah it makes sense! Man, you nailed it! Best description of this song I've ever heard.

[@randallpetersen9164]

Makes perfect sense. The whole song builds and builds tension, from the threatening lyrics, to the way Phil sings them, to the unsettling guitar. With so much tension built up, the only way to release it was with the perfect drum fill!

[@gretchennetz6152]

I've heard this song hundreds, if not thousands, of times. NEVER have I seen it live!!! Phil Collins is an incredible artist

[@leannefranson1198]

me neither. I am 59 and have never seen it live. That was amazing.

[@randomguestobserving6071]

There are some slight arrangement changes for this live version which makes it even more immersive and powerful, specially at the end...never gets old. Remember a special summer of the early 80s were you could hear it playing from every household and car passing by :)

[@repoocrj]

Holy effing shit this was such an awesome performance by Phil Collin’s! How I would have loved to be in that crowd!! Daannnnggg!