Phil Collins Tonight Show 1985

[@jeffreywickens3379]

Phil Collins's strength is his singing, his drumming, and his smooth, cool, relaxing personality.

[@ThisIsJamesL]

So three then?

[@tdunph4250]

Johnny makes it look so easy. He lets the guests just feel relaxed and lets them speak. No gimmicks, no fake BS, dumb jokes, politics or what have you! Hearing Phil and Johnny sounded natural. Like two people having a informal coffee somewhere, no pressure...informative yet entertaining.

[@scottburns2600]

You are so right. He didn't interrupt guests and was always respectful to anyone and everyone. No one has filled his shoes since

[@marykarim6430]

You're right. I miss him.

[@Drchainsaw77]

Oh Lord, how I miss the 80s.

[@dale3858]

Drchainsaw77 Me too, that's where my memories are...

[@deontemerritt91]

Drchainsaw77 last year 80's year of it was 1991 the year I was born they miss 1991 they miss the 80's and 90's best days and best years of our lives my mom was younger in the 80's when she had me having me living in Bladensburg my hometown since the 80's and 90's was good memories I love Phil Collins.

[@sunildesouza]

Amen to that................. The most moving music ever written. So much emotions in it.

[@rachelblanche2907]

I love the 80s. I don't like today's music.

[@pablocruise678]

Drchainsaw77 don’t we? 49 just turned.. the hair, the clothes, the attitude.. take care

[@coolcat6303]

It always amazed me that a guy who is such an affable & laid back goofball could create such passionate & sophisticated music. But i've been a lifelong fan of Phil going back to 1980 & he is, w/out a doubt, one of the all time greats.

[@ksjoyjespeace]

phil's been doing that since his days with "FLAMING YOUTH" !

[@aasiyahwadee8479]

KoolCat ! He was never a goofball Just naturally funny

[@jillydips9226]

@@aasiyahwadee8479 He was "real"!

[@boogyjuggy]

true

[@danielboomers]

its called mega pain and disappointment and suffering in his life !!! the better the song the more pain he felt.... u think its not true? read his autobiography!! i bet u will cry...

[@christopherwilliams9170]

I could listen to Phil Collins all day. And never get tired of it. I really love his music he's got something really special here. He's a genius legend so funny and a talented drummer great musician. Really nice guy he is the kind of guy you would get along with who likes a laugh. You could just sit down with him and have a drink with him in the pub, good guy.

[@cindipossidento5688]

His voice is just so unique !!!! You can tell he loves what he does !!!!!!! So very talented. Singer, Songwriter, Drummer, piano player !!!!! AMAZING!!!!!!!

[@nancydavis4618]

Beautiful voice love him so much❤️

[@Jpeterson7]

God bless Johnny for bringing up Phil's snub at the Oscars.

[@lauremehrkens5891]

I just love this awesome man, so much. He’s so handsome and talented and sweet. 2020, and I still feel the same❤️.

[@notori0uszig]

The greatest of all time. His music will live on forever, such a great guy and real, there's no bullshit with Phil. I miss the old days of music.

[@FED321CBA]

Great performance and interview. Both Collins and Carson at their best.

[@BenJabituya]

God bless Phil. Epitome of a legend. I have been blessed to see him perform on stage twice in my lifetime. .

[@thisislogout]

When I first heard this guy's voice and drumming skills in 1979, (Genesis - And Then There Were Three) I was hooked. They easily became my favorite musical group. Also, Johnny was the greatest late night host.

[@michaelkatz4675]

Genesis is the best of all time

[@edabailey7014]

I fell in love with this song when I first heard it & i was only 13 and until today 2020 I still listening to it and Phil Collins is always been my favourite artist of all time. He is such adorable and very talented musician. Love his voice and his cute smiling face 😘😘😘😘

[@uckbee]

Phil at the piano shows his keen sense of harmony. Amaziing man.

[@kdeland68]

I was in middle school when I first listened to Phil Collins! And I have Loved him ever since! I love the fact he is "like a normal guy" with EXTRAORDINARY TALENT!! 💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@rachelblanche2907]

I love Phil Collins. ❤

[@garethlorman1136]

Phil Collins, sound track of my life along with Obituary and Cannibal corpse, no lie you have to have light and shade in your musical taste. I play the drums because of this man and the man could play and had his own feel, incredible.

[@assfuckedbyelephant]

A hero of mine. Both Collins and Carson. Collins gives some great insight here.

[@kathyhayward6207]

Whoa seeing Jullian Lennon in the audience shocked me plus he had a few hit songs in 85.🥰😎 Love Phil n Jullian Lennon

[@rmartin7558]

Phil's vocal is raw, but great. That's live TV. Nice having Daryl their with a li'l classical guitar.

[@amandabooth6138]

R Martin, he had a bad cold that is why his voice sounded raw he actually tells Carson he has been sick. But he still sounded very good.

[@cindipossidento5688]

Daryl is wonderful !!!!!!

[@Laurinha71]

Love love love Phil Collins

[@shimwooley]

Phil is brilliant !

[@Hubert101010]

Thanks so much, one of Phils best interviews!

[@Erieeyes]

Never gets old only better

[@Lee_MCMLXXI]

Talented musicians like Collins would find it hard starting out now in this image run industry. An industry that churns out muzak, delivered by pretty boys with great hairstyles... Collins's debut; 'Face Value' a remarkable album.

[@ab932]

That true because music now is so bad and they want you to attractive, young but not necessarily can sing which total opposite of these musicians nowadays if that is what you want to call them. That’s why a lot do people do not like Phil Collins because he is average looking and can actually sing and write and act . Just a threat to most people and they can’t stand it.

[@stevedrums1675]

What is also missing is that by the time 1985 came around, Phil had been in Genesis for 15 years (joining with Steve Hackett in 1971). genesis were given the chance to develop, build a fan-base, mature and grow their audience. People ran labels back then who understood music, the industry and were actual fans of the music they produced and signed. Now, the business is so fragmented run by soda companies, lawyers and everything that ironically musicians initially rebelled against. Today, stars are seen first and heard second. TV shows turn karaoke performances into international stars. It's the antithesis of what music was originally meant to be.

[@SummeRain783]

I disagree. He would still be recognized for his talent today. Don’t underestimate the legend he is

[@carvcom1]

I agree with your comments Rob. I had the pleasure to meet Phil in person and he is a great guy. Maybe he will come out of retirement in the near future.

[@lexlecoq1588]

Totally right!!! Phil did a new tour during more than two years, it was called ''Not Dead Yet''!!! And now a new tour with Genesis is coming, it's called ''The Last Domino?''!!! So you were right, Phil did come out of retirement!!!

[@saifhasan4481]

Phil Collins. Legend

[@scottsorkin7290]

Can't believe Phil said he's only played this song twice! (2016 cbs interview) He was and still is great!

[@michaelvielhaber9342]

He must have meant something else. He’s played it at every show probably since it came out.

[@amandabooth-he9gu]

​​@@michaelvielhaber9342 big hit and did because he said he wanted to do what he could back then wouldn't you??? To build a future for his kids and family? This why this man has devorced so many times he is the hardest working man in the 80s that's for sure and michael jackson also....

[@MJQueenForever]

Oh my love 😍 My Phil! My first crush along with my MJ 😍😍❤️❤️

[@TheBluesLoveYou]

Phil rocks!

[@pauliejay4161]

Wow Phil, that suit is the epitome of the 1980s

[@KellyBezz]

Paulie Jay the “Miami Vice” look!

[@Ronbo710]

And a beautiful platinum Rolex too.

[@johnnyquest6115]

LOL! The Johnny Carson-Genesis connection. Who would've ever thought?!

[@jennymacaluso7468]

He is simply adorable 🥰

[@bswift5]

I remember my first time on Johnny Carson

[@jimm3205]

They're showing the old Carson reruns on antenna tv. Wish they'd show this one.

[@scottburns5376]

One of the reasons I idolized Collins during my teen years in the 80s, aside from his great music and affiliation with genesis, was I could compare with him. I wasn't the handsomest, tallest guy around and Phil made it Ok to look imperfect and yet be an awesome rock star

[@mortishanocturnal71]

He is hella handsome.♡

[@amandabooth-he9gu]

I love them both...

[@mariusjns]

wow! what a drummer

[@rumcoke9123]

such an average bloke that writes incredible music and was just an incredible musician. TALENT

[@elaineisabelle427]

Beautiful voice

[@Abr022575]

Ann Reinking is the one "thumb down."

[@KellyBezz]

Dale Chawkins HAHAHA! I can’t imagine thumb down Phil Collins!

[@pabloaguerre4452]

I miss those times

[@writereducator]

Imagine writing even one song as great as one of Phil Collins'.

[@JM-gz1ej]

A modern day legend

[@jaggass]

Im guessing that this was probably recorded during or before the U.S leg of the No Ticket Required tour and probably went into falsetto to save his voice. I can imagine doing the highest notes on AOA night after night would take it's toll.

[@bluestate69]

Phil Collins "in the air tonight show"

[@carvcom1]

That's a good one!

[@kkuksaniec]

+bluestate69 or just Tonight, tonight tonight, o ooohhhhhh!!

[@bluestate69]

kkuksaniec oh, that was better than mine!!! lol

[@coreyoldknow7629]

as a child of 80's everything seemed more important or deeper in a way of the quality of music . people or events that were world-changing

[@frankhartis6039]

Against All Odds is a song Phil adapted for a movie. It's a difficult song to sing anytime, and live on Carson's show. Daryl is like a security blanket. Nevertheless Mr. Collins adapted because he sang this emotional tune with control and feel. Daryl was right there, like he's always been.

[@jelyho]

Love Daryl Stuermer. Ran into in the lobby of a Sting concert, and forgetting that I'm a fan, not a friend, gave him and his wife a big ole "Hello", like I was a friend from high school. I was so embarrassed.

[@chazrice4725]

Actually it wasn't adapted. He was approached by the director of the picture, Taylor Hackford, well before it was completed. He sat down with Phil and had him watch a very rough cut of the movie. Phil, who was on Tour, then proceeded to write the song when he had spare time. My source is the director commentary from the DVD.

[@johnkennethwiseman682]

Its a tough song to sing. It has power and emotion. Would bring even the strongest person to tears

[@urbangorilla33]

@@chazrice4725 My understanding is that it was written around 1980 in the wake of his divorce and leading up to his first solo album. He ended up leaving it off the album, and when they asked him for a song for the movie, he dug that one out of the drawer. "Four songs Collins wrote during the Face Value sessions were ultimately omitted: "Misunderstanding" and "Please Don't Ask" which appeared in the Genesis album Duke, "How Can You Just Sit There" (which evolved into his 1984 single "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)"), and what would become "Don't Lose My Number",..." - Wikipedia

[@aprilgosa5779]

Against All Odds was also another song like In the Air Tonight about his heartache over his divorce

[@elpablosky6300]

Phil on his more famous era !!!

[@franciesfinds041]

my God..thats Darrell Sturmer with him!!

[@amandabooth6138]

I like Darrell sturmer also he a great musician and he works alot with phil.

[@Cariscris777]

Lindíssimo!!!!! 🇧🇷🎶

[@carvcom1]

I have some other Phil appearances on late shows that I will be uploading in the future. I will check if I have the Letterman version. Thanks for watching.

[@Crimsonphilosophy]

a REAL performance, not like that shit I keep seeing on late night with Arsenio...

[@songsthenigth716]

Salve salve mi artist Phill Collins..👏👏

[@howardrobinson4938]

Imagine you're travelling and you go into a local tavern in some town you never heard of before and there's a guy on stage singing like this. What would you think?

[@Bentom86]

Wow!!! Have not seen this since the night it actually aired...and it was that crawl he did to Carson's desk that verified it was the real deal! I remembered thinking that I would've done the same thing to be a guest on Johnny's "Tonight Show". This was maybe a Friday show in March or April of '85, just when "No Jacket Required" had made its way to the top of the charts That would be scary if I at least got the day right. I do know that he also sang "The Roof Is Leaking'' and Magic Johnson was also a guest...what a lucky crowd that night, seeing those 2 guys and Carson on that legendary NBC Burbank stage. Hard to believe it's nearly 30 years ago, when talk shows were truly talk shows. It would be great to see the whole thing if you have it, but thank you SO much for this upload.

[@carvcom1]

Someone else has the "Roof is Leaking" portion of the appearance on KZbin. I'm glad you enjoyed this part of Phil's first visit with Johnny as it was truly memorable. Thanks for wathching.

[@chrisranz2714]

And got to sit next to Johnny Carson that means Johnny like him a lot

[@jeffclark9901]

Nice appearance by Phil on the Tonight Show. It's cool to see Julian Lennon acknowledged also. jeffgenesis

[@jeffclark9901]

Classic Phil Collins. And such class too. What a treasure ! Jeffgenesis

[@thomasmckenna5372]

The piano is only one of the many instruments he plays

[@ninaholz34]

Schade das phil collins alt ist,liebe ihn noch seine Stimme.

[@kimbalxyz2]

@@ninaholz34 Sad fact of life is, we all get old !

[@everaldonascimento6959]

Brazil 🤗😍🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@parkerxjr]

People who can do. Those who can't critcize. Who said he was fat ? If that is fat a lot of people are in trouble.....

[@jillydips9226]

Wisdom my friend!

[@carvcom1]

I recently uploaded the 1988 Tonight Show with Phil and Jay. It might have had the animals on it but I only recorded the Phil portion.

[@midlifemikey]

Pffft.....I always thought Phil had an adorable-ness about him.

[@rolandhersan2420]

Nice Johnny Carson suit, always well dressed.

[@brianadams5088]

Daryl hasnt played a wrong note 45 years, uncanny

[@rchriskelly9005]

JOHNNY Carson was and is the BEST. Miss , here's JOHNNY! Always remembered. The Tonite Show with Johnny Carson..# The Best !

[@bradjaymac]

Hey it's the most interesting man in the world !

[@favoritos569]

Great¡ Very nice¡

[@luna-bw2pf]

Mágico..bello❤❤❤💘💘💘❤❤❤

[@norelcopc2431]

Bobby Quinn was the director of the Tonight Show for many years. He wasn't the most creative director in television. They never used more than three cameras...and no hand held cameras. Bobby played it safe. He was a close friend of Johnny's. Maybe that's how he kept his job.

[@EarthdogGFX]

i guess this was before live aid

[@RobMoldovan]

Had to have been; After Live Aid he refuses to play piano anymore on Against All Odds after he had the mishap misplaying a note on the piano during the song.

[@jojodyan]

6/12/85

[@gasmanrus]

@@RobMoldovan he took that like a champ thou 👍🏼

[@LaurenMiddleton28]

I always feel Phil Collins and Robin Williams share a lot of the self mocking behavior.. the definitely both have that physical comedy down.

[@bscott3223]

Same here. They look similar too, maybe it’s the chin. But there’s definitely a similar energy there

[@rosildamariadesousapinto2295]

Música maravilhosa!!!

[@staccatoglock]

Loved Jules’ confederate cap😍

[@BudSchnelker]

I'm surprised Johnny didn't ask Phil to interpret "on the trot". It's a phrase Americans never use. "On the bounce", too.

[@deontemerritt91]

I love my man Phil Collins looking looking swaged up with arms crossed at 9:06 Collins music and songs "Groovy Kind of Love" Collins is a master a beast with the electric piano also the producer who sampled it too repeatedly​ the Chorus and electric piano throughput verses on a rap beat and drums also not only that You'll Be In My Heart is one of my favorite songs much props to Phil Collins and Genesis either way its all Phil Collins songs as a vocalist.kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoa9Zo2baJZkebM

[@evankeal]

IGrewup StillDeontefrombladensburg100 youll be in my heart is a great song.

[@deontemerritt91]

Evan Keal yeah Phil Collins is a beast

[@GibsonVienna]

Back in the Days, where a Singer has not to be a Model

[@greatwhiteshark8423]

Do you like phil collins?

[@MattSingh1]

Do you like Phil Collins? I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Christy, take off your robe. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. Sabrina, remove your dress. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Sabrina, why don't you, uh, dance a little. Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as anything I've heard in rock. Christy, get down on your knees so Sabrina can see your asshole. Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and Against All Odds. Sabrina, don't just stare at it, eat it. But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favourite.

[@MrSkybluewinks]

Carson was always sharp and could be somewhat cantankerous. I picked up on how he craftily pointed out that there was another performer on stage (guitar player)...obviously a soft shot at Phil for not acknowledging him after the performance. And then with the questions about him not looking like a typical star......and pointing out the subtle flaws in his voice during the performance. The thing about Johnny is he never pretended to like you. if you were boring it was straight to commercial. If he thought you were a big shot he could also bring you down a peg.

[@penhacunha]

Phil dispensa comentários!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FerchitoMexico]

Daryl Stuermer in guitar?

[@funklover24]

Yes. 👌

[@loripfadt3142]

Phil sounds a little under the weather, perhaps he caught a cold..

[@ethelip5239]

He says he just came off 9 shows in 9 days & back then, he screamed his head off, nightly!

[@deanbrady2841]

Old Phil cee defo been battering the gear haha

[@Pariahcarey34]

I adore Phil. He has my absolute favourite singing voice. He's had better performances than this one, and that might be his worst hairstyle (grow out the top or cut the back and sides) its a great interview and a good performance (even though Daryl does nothing)

[@mortishanocturnal71]

He is basically the only man that can get away with a mullet. Handsome♡ and those pipes!

[@rosildamariadesousapinto2295]

Phil com 35 anos. Dizem que acabou seu primeiro casamento. Será??

[@christianevalls5871]

😢😢😢😢😭😭

[@deadzone4634]

Anyone know the date of this?

[@Abr022575]

2/26/1985

[@jojodyan]

No...this was 6/12/85. The academy awards that Johnny referenced were 3/25/85.

[@jmurray1157]

When did he learn to play the piano.

[@99priss]

Are you kidding? All those years he spent w/ Tony Banks? I'm sure Mr. Banks and Peter Gabriel showed him a thing or two. :)

[@elinodoroquehabla]

andrew west actually no, he learn it before join Genesis

[@lunymoony4062]

Sam GM, If he wasn't a musician, he would have made a good stand up comedian.

[@funklover24]

James Murray, Phil also played keyboards during his concerts from time to time.

[@Danimal300zx]

Seems like Johnny is bored or just very aloof and appears to be playing with a toothpick that he keeps putting to his mouth.

[@GalacticCowboy]

Julian. :)

[@sydneyprescott5241]

I love the Ronald Reagan puppet hitting the nuke button video/song!

[@lolykebrtwv]

Land of confusion!

[@stevemurphy4831]

Just saw a Christmas add from Canadian Tire on Oct 18th 2021...ugh

[@nafost]

Daryl on the guitar adds nothing to this song, it actually hurts it.

[@brianadams5088]

Are you kidding, seriously? Daryll centers Phils lack of piano skills

[@RockChick63174]

​@brianadams5088 lack of piano skills? WTF.

[@MarcosCorderoBALDO]

Phil Collins talking about …Prince and his bodyguards????…Hmmmmmm interesting

[@jamesmurray3128]

Didn't know he played piano. When did he learn that?

[@ksjoyjespeace]

Phil has been playing Piano/Organ BEFORE he joined Genesis,with Flaming Youth circa 1969 !

[@video2000_TV]

didn't know George W. Bush worked as a talkshow host on the side, but it makes some sense

[@donnalombardo1135]

What does that mean Johnny Carson was better than any of these dodo talk show hosts today definitely especially the new bunch Fallon Kimmel etc etc

[@bogotaangela6908]

Costco? @#StingsLikeA CabinCruiser., ⚰️ s.

[@javiermori1710]

I saw the Reinking performance of this song..i swear it could of been a SNL spoof and i wouldnt of known the difference..how could the producers give that the green light..it was awful lol..

[@jimm3205]

Julian Lennon wearing a confederate kepi hat. Today he'd be beaten senseless and called a racist. My how times have changed for the worse.

[@SebisRandomTech]

Jim M Get your fake conservative shit out of here.

[@spercoco]

A gifted drummer and an ok singer. Funny that he probably made more money as a singer/song writer than as a drummer.

[@spercoco]

Considering what lol? Are you suggesting drummers can't sing? Actually the closest instrument to the drums is the human voice. They are both very physical like finger prints. I'm not sure what makes someone an "incredible" singer in your view. I'm not saying I don't like his voice; I'm just saying that he is not a gifted vocalist like Freddie Mercury, any of the singers for Deep Purple, Steve Perry and so many of the black soul singers. Neither was Peter Gabriel. I might personally prefer Genesis and like these guys voices but still know from a raw talent perspective that neither of them could sing for a choir for example just like the way I would prefer to hear Jagger singing with the Stones over Andre Bercelli but I realize one of the them is a real vocalist and the other an entertainer.

[@sampickel1030]

Ok singer? Is that a joke??

[@RockChick63174]

You don't know vox if you think he's "OK".

[@spercoco]

@@RockChick63174 On the contrary; you don't know drumming. And Phil himself has said he is a drummer first and foemost who happens to dabble in singing and song writing. Those are his words not mine. I've been a professional musician for for over 40 years and I do play and teach drums and this man is extraordinary in that capacity but as a singer he is not up there with the best; not even close.