First Time Hearing Phil Collins "In The Air Tonight" | LIVE | Reaction

[@GOTGames]

This was like nothing I have ever seen! DON'T FORGET!! We are Live on TWITCH tonight at 9pm BST (UK Time) see you all there!! www.twitch.tv/gotgames_tb?sr=a ❣❣❣❣❣❣❣

[@FilthyFrankenjoyer]

Every time you feel depressed or just having a bad day, this song hits you like a beam of light falling from the sky on a dark and rainy day. It's like taking a long hot shower after work, definitely my favorite hit of all time along with Toto - Africa

[@kevinzebroski]

I have trouble listening to the studio version now, it just doesn’t have the same energy because it is in a sterile studio and there’s no crowd! Thanks for reacting to this one!

[@rodl.miller3353]

You need to check out Gretchen Wilson fronting the rock band Alice In Chains performing live Barracuda (Heart). It truly is a must see. As always, stay happy healthy and safe. Enjoy

[@stevenbaker107]

I love you too, Luke. How are you doing?

[@robdee9341]

@@rodl.miller3353 Plus her on stage with Big and Rich singing Fake I. D.

[@elki.h3653]

No matter your personal taste in music. I think everybody has to acknowledge, that this is one of the best live performances of one of the best songs of all time. Period.

[@michaele6041]

This is why Phil Collins is 1 of only three Music Artist to sell over 100 million albums as a member of a group & as a solo artist. Phil with Genesis, MJ & Jackson5, & Paul McCarthny & the Beatles

[@amandabooth-he9gu]

​@@michaele6041 150 million with genesis and without genesis.

[@Cat425]

That’s one of the most iconic drum solo ever

[@cyndipalmer8061]

AMEN!!!!! I’ve probably listened to this performance at least 100 times and I STILL get chills every single time!!!

[@kellytrimble7019]

One of my favorites since it came out! ❤

[@sonjacrowell9896]

Awesome to see the next generation loving Phill Collins. ❤️🇺🇸

[@tinaleijonberg1163]

Don´t kill me but I was there...I cried one hour after that song....He is a musical genius...

[@SS-xr4vc]

Omg. That’s amazing. I hope Phil Collins knows how he makes/made people feel.

[@susannepenthe]

Please tell me where this performance was...LA? THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@magdalena7770]

@@susannepenthe It was in Paris.

[@mandamorris7934]

I'm a verrrry old g-ma... And I've known this song forever... Was my late husbands favorite... At the moment of that drum drop... he'd crank up the volume... Well... Yes we did crack a few windows in our day... RIP Jimy mine... This one I listened to for you! Thanks for sharing kiddo... it was only my 100 millionth time but I rocked my ass off! Sending best wishes to Mr. Collins and pray for his health.

[@helenwilkinson9926]

He was 57 years old when he did this live performance!… I’m 65 years old and he still gives me goosebumps…love him so much ❤😊

[@MrChilidog9]

😂 You don't sound crazy! You appeared stunned. It IS Phil Collins! 😂

[@christiansmith7458]

The worst part of watching this video again and again and again, is knowing that I will NEVER get to experience it in person. I think that is what brings me to tears the most. Phil Collins is true GREATNESS

[@clarestewart877]

My daughters who weren’t really into Phill bought me tickets for this concert for my birthday. One of my daughters came with me and by the end of this song we were both in tears. She is now a huge Phill Collins fan too now 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@SooLooG]

I LOOOVE this comment 😃😃

[@laurajxn9540]

That is a great experience, of course she is now a huge fan❤️

[@MelodyMan69]

That performance was in Paris. Lucky you.

[@martinking4476]

Wish i was there as i was 21 when this was released but this was just amazing best ever.

[@mrtim5363]

Let me put it to you this way. Bought the Album 1st day of release Jan 5th, 1981. (That's 42 yrs ago.) Heard this 10,000 times & seen this 1,000 times. It 'still' give me goose bumps. & This is the song that made all your friends in the car shout "STOP, STOP, pull over, here come the drums". That's real power & it has lasted: for decades.

[@michelleponzio]

What amazes me about this performance is that Phil has everything timed PERFECTLY. He doesn't rush. He knows exactly how fast he needs to walk from one set of stairs to the other in order to get to his drums at just the right time. Gives me chills every time I see this. And the intense look on his face as he sings the lyrics. You can literally feel the anger and pain he felt when he wrote this.

[@MissSelene2000]

That performance was EPIC!

[@isabel3559]

Phil Collins was the only artist to play Live Aid in London then fly to America and play live Aid there on same day

[@debbieaguilar5486]

I remember watching Live Aid on TV it was a fab concert, still have it on vhs lol😅

[@jdice6868]

I've been mentioning the same thing. He played with Sting in the UK and all the pianos were out of tune when he got to Philly, but he rocked Against All Odds anyway. Then he joined Led Zeppelin on the drums if I remember correctly. The other thing I keep saying is that he should be Sir Phil Collins already. C'mon King Charles!

[@sandralybrand9425]

I watched that! He's an amazing musician and Man! ❤

[@rk41gator]

This performance IS the best of all time.

[@vandergrad]

"How many people could you trick with this song?" --- I've watched a lot of reactors do this video without knowing the song at all and yes, their surprised Pikachu face when he rips into that drum kit is priceless every single time!

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

😂🤣😂 Love that "Pikachu" surprise face!

[@jenniferfoley3926]

You are absolutely feeling what everybody feels watching this video. ❤ Phil is a LEGEND! ❤❤❤

[@homeandfamilyservices2650]

Love it. The guy is totally blown away. He is in the moment. But it is an exceptional live moment

[@bobbiehofer4924]

I will never tire of this song. I grew up with Genesis. And Santana, Cream. This song will last forever and so will this rendition. ❤

[@allaboutcrime1972]

It makes me feel really old when I see people hearing this song for the first time. This era had the best music of all times. I loved growing up in the 80's.

[@susannepenthe]

and cars too!

[@allaboutcrime1972]

@@susannepenthe yes most definitely!!! It was cheaper to fix them too.

[@Krookavan]

Sends shivers down my spine every time I listen to it, Thanks for a genuine video, no false head nodding, not to many interruptions, just concentrating on the music 👍🏻

[@CJBW]

Beside the word COOL in the dictionary is a pic of Phil Collins just strolling across a stage, singing calmly and holding thousands of people in the palm of his hand- while they’re all holding their breath. Beside the word ELECTRICITY is him walking up the stairs & then a spot hits the drum kit… and EVERYONE KNOWS WHAT’S ABOUT TO HAPPEN!! Icon. Legendary.

[@hattrick8127]

Anyone old enough to remember the Miami Vice episode it was featured in? Epic 80s moment!!

[@ben-san9677]

7:54 The casual stroll over to the drums, and the moment the audience realizes what's coming is 👌

[@GOTGames]

💯💯💯

[@jamessweet5341]

They pretty much all know what's coming when they bought the ticket. It's an awesome performance.

[@TwelveDeck]

They obviously know what's coming.

[@ejaubert]

Indeed an epic moment!!!

[@scottcampbell2707]

@@TwelveDeck They've been waiting for this moment all their lives!

[@murrannlehovitch6204]

Not to mention the look of awe on your face during his drum goodies!!!!!!!!

[@heathercrocombe2977]

Makes me cry. Every.single.time. !!

[@pamkowaski1608]

Phil Collins, the LEGEND. Love him. His voice is always fantastic no matter what. Makes me so sad he can't play the drums anymore. He loved it too. Everyone did. His love for music never ends. EVER

[@JJKillerElite]

Excellent reaction I absolutely can NOT imagine actually being there that night watching such an epic iconic performance of one of the most amazing songs by a master ❤

[@Erfedwe]

I was already a huge Genesis fan in the late 70's and early 80's when Phil started his solo career. I still remember when Face Value came out. Everyone was blown away by this song. There was a period of time in the 80's when Phil was releasing solo albums and Genesis albums and they were both blowing up the charts. Add that Peter Gabriel was also blowing up with Sledgehammer during that time. It was a great time to be a Genesis/Gabriel/Collins fan!

[@maryannerazzano7692]

Yes!! Genesis 👍💜

[@scottpurcell8833]

Dude, the songs in those days were amazing. So many new styles that were invented back then that are used to this day. Yes they were on the back bones of previous stuff but adapted and refined. I miss it.

[@thane9]

Mike Rutherford was putting out some gems with Mike and the Mechanics too. Those mid 80s tunes were incredible.

[@shilohauraable]

Yeppers! ❤️

[@jeffreyfortuna3122]

The first concert I went to was Genesis Mama. Got to meet Phil back stage a couple years latter. I still have the photo. No one was better live than Genesis. So fortunate I was able to grow up with this awesome music.

[@Mirrorgirl492]

This performance deserves a World Heritage Listing.

[@Shadean207]

I worked in an arena where he performed on tour some years ago. As I walked through the downstairs areas, just past the door to the inside, I heard the solo. Instant goosebumps just from the raw emotion flooding out of the arena. Everyone was cheering, it was actually insane.

[@GOTGames]

That sounds like such an awesome experience!

[@risaariandhini2181]

Phil collins is my god..before i know and like any other western artists, i love phil first. I love him forever. A true artist. A true master.

[@ΑναστάσιοςΑλεξίου-γ7η]

The intro was Perfectly orchestrated not only to built up tension and atmosphere, but to indroduce each one of his musicians, one by one!!!! SUPERB!!!!!

[@martinwilliams3321]

The way he times crossing the stage climb the stairs and hits those drums , amazing.

[@francosecchi9288]

Why do i have teary eyes after watching this performance??? We need to talk about Phil Collins, we must!!!

[@chrisholland6052]

This song is the epitome of the slow build. You just listen waiting for the next piece.

[@djmidori]

Phil Collins is such a legend

[@teresagarrison6480]

No way you can't play air drums with Phil when he does his solo.....im old enough to remember Miami Vice and that song playing while they drove the streets at night.....😉

[@BJBee]

I was too distracted by the beautiful leads and their fashion to pay attention to the plot most times, much less the music lol

[@cheekrrettlurks8441]

The train scene in "Risky Business" using this song as background was cinematic genius.

[@rachelsirett8809]

Me too loved Miami vice . I am a 72 born baby, was brought up on all this music Genesis,led Zeppelin, black Sabbath etc

[@Spartan_777]

Truth. Air Drumming is absolutely required.

[@stanleyjohnson2291]

I play the air drums every tjme this comes on at work. The young staff applaud me and I'm 70.....

[@lorriredmon8212]

I love the anticipation he builds. This is THE BEST version of his song ever! You're not crazy, the story is an intense one and he give all the feels! I feel it too. Thanks for this.

[@lensangster6411]

BEST REACTION! I could see your breathing and eyes start to tear up.....I was the same way

[@lleldridge1]

I could not click on this fast enough, thank you for reacting to this EPIC live performance! Phil is a GOAT. Goosebumps every single time. 🔥🔥🔥

[@GOTGames]

We had to check this one out! Been so excited to finally get to it 💯

[@shellyandersonballew6934]

Best live performance ever!

[@melissaward6311]

The long bearded bassist is Leland Sklar. The best and most revered ever. Another part of this that makes it super cool. The fact that phil gave his body to literally entertain us is sad for me. Bless him.

[@philcronin9169]

I can't tell you how many times I've watched this performance. I feel the same way as you. Love your reaction.

[@r0kus]

I absolutely agree -- one of the greatest live performances *ever!* I like this better than the studio version, first for the extended atmospheric introduction. Second, it is seeing the personality of Phil himself. And third was his singing the word "life" with 25 syllables near the end. The studio version is great, but this is transcendent.

[@scottharvey267]

Yes! The 25 syllable "Life" at the end sends it over the top!

[@betsybabf748]

Best live performance ever done.

[@cindipossidento5688]

Same !!!!! I seriously cried when he finished playing, singing. No you are NOT crazy ! This was totally EPIC !!!! My favorite all time live performance 💥💥💥💥💥💥. BAMMMMM 💥💥

[@darsynia]

I feel exactly the way you've said you feel, 100%!! I love how he wanders around and he gets up to where the drumkit is visible and everyone LOSES THEIR MINDS in excitement.

[@hollypinkley7936]

DROP THE MIC!!!!!!! BEST EVER LIVE PREFORMANCE!!!!! His singing the word "life" for 25 syllables near the end was best breath control ever - especially since he is still playing drums & not missing anything!!!!

[@Karen_in_Canada]

You aren't crazy. Iconic song, great performer and singer and EPIC live performance. Loved your reaction! I saw this live. Truly amazing! The whole concert!

[@kellysimmons8437]

I saw Phil in concert in the 90's at the prime of his solo career. It's the only concert I've ever been to where the lighting guys in the rafters were DANCING up above the stage... very cool!

[@carolgreathouse7898]

Phil is my favorite singer and he is awesome in his concerts...my friends took me for my birthday!! I love all his songs! I really enjoyed watching you loving this song!

[@siegfriedherrmann6212]

WOW!!!!!!.....Until i stumbled upon this channel...i didn't even know that a "live" performance of this classic existed!!....i wholeheartedly agree with you sir....this...was an epic LIVE performance...for the ages!! Thanks for your reaction to it and for sharing it with us!!

[@sarahrose1665]

ITS THE WHOLE PACKAGE...its called COMPLETE IMMERSION...From first note to last... that's a "Performance" ! 🙋🌹🇺🇸✌️

[@rickherbert2866]

He,s had 40 YEARS to perfect this shit without trying what a geezer, take care Phil, Bless u.

[@maryhuhnke8496]

The lyrics to this iconic song represents a life-changing moment in my life. And I'm sure that I am not the only one who can relate.

[@dominiczanella8443]

That live version brings goosebumps and it is very emotional. Loved it. Loved it when it came out (yes I am that old) and to this day. It is one of those songs and performances you will never see again. Today's performers don't have 1/10th the talent of Phil Collins!

[@oliviavillarreal9433]

Phil Collins is the GOAT! Excellent vocals, artistry & drums! Just simply amazing!

[@dontroup6313]

The best live performance I have ever seen. I am 73 and have seen a lot of performances. WOW!

[@laurilouise8280]

I cry every single time! You’re not crazy! You never want it to end!!!! Thanks!

[@hypatia4754]

When music actually gave you goosebumps at it´s sheer brilliance.

[@Muck006]

... when music was still written by the people performing it instead of "some producer".

[@LeesaDeAndrea]

I would listen to Phil Collins for a thousand years if I could.

[@just_passing_through]

The studio version of this song is right up there with my all time favourite sings, but this live version takes it to a place I did not even believe was possible. He absolutely knocks it out of the park. The vocals, the arrangement, the band, and of course that drum solo. Absolute perfection. Mind blowing. If I had never heard it, I would not believe it.

[@phoebelewis2788]

and truly a great of the best performers ever. Phil was brilliant in Genesis and incredible music was always produced. He has done some beautiful songs, both solo and with Genesis. You mentioned Fleetwood Mac and I would recommend I am so afraid and Lindsay Buckingham does an awesome guitarist solo.

[@lydiabentley3413]

Definitely worth a listen to Lindsey Buckingham playing his solo and I am so afraid it’s Fleetwood Mac

[@emmahowells8334]

When ever anyone heard this they are on the edge of their seats for the drum solo, the anticipation is high. It's iconic.😎🎵🎸🎶👌

[@cassydelacruz5375]

Best live performance ever

[@imthealphagoddess]

I feel the reason people get emotional when hearing “In The Night” is that it brings up old memories of love found and lost❤

[@silsche9241]

Phil Collins is a Legend 🥰🥰

[@kaycarr8533]

Before I was a Dimash fan I was, and still am, a rock music fan. My favourite ever live performance has to be Heart performing Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven in front of Led Zeppelin at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ....incredible!

[@InkWellideas]

100 thumbs up!

[@racing2cat]

Exactly the performance I recommend next. Another great build-up. Love the reaction!❤

[@GOTGames]

One I'm going to have to check out 💯

[@LordRahl1975]

Heart doing Stairway was at the Kennedy Centre Honours not the rock and roll hall of fame , but yes it is superb!!!

[@Parker-930]

Why bring up Dimash? We’re listening to a real artist here. That silly little androgynous elf has nothing to do with real artistic integrity.

[@RobynHurley-zp9sh]

Im 56 and this song was epic when i was in high school. This performance you experience not just hear

[@sharper58]

Legend is a word often overused, but this song, this artist, they are both legendary and deservedly so.

[@karencurtis6141]

I don’t think anyone in the crowd thought this was not the most amazing moment in time . I agree the atmosphere will be hard to get . To many phone flying around and nobody present in the moment. Love seeing the reactions to this video x

[@toodlescae]

The audience clapping as an added syncopated beat adds to the epicness.

[@rk41gator]

'ABACAB' Live at Wembley Genesis and Phil Collins is incredible. That band was SO good live.

[@ajruther67]

To see this performance is emotional in many ways. It is a phenomenal performance. The fact that Phil can't perform anymore because of all the years he played drums affected his back and spine causing severe pain to the point he can barely stand. It breaks my heart. Phil Collins will always be one of my favorite performers in music.

[@sandyczarnetzke7141]

❤❤The legend doing what he does best.❤❤ It's heartbreaking that he will never be able to play the drums ever again. Phil Collins and Genesis will live on forever in the music world.❤ Stay safe

[@Veronica.1371]

OMG...I haven't heard this song in years. What a great stroll down memory lane and flashbacks of my youth. Thanks Luke

[@GOTGames]

Such a brilliant song!! 💯

[@annaberkley7575]

The change from pain during the lyrics to joy during the drum performance is beautiful

[@Psymese.if.u.please]

This performance gives me goosebumps every single time I watch it. And your reaction to it is probably one of my fav of your videos. This performance is as iconic as Phil is! Nothing compares. Thanks for sharing this reaction. I’m in my nostalgic feels now.😌

[@GOTGames]

Thank you! And this was such an incredible performance to watch! From start to finish

[@suek.1507]

Epic is an understatement.

[@rk41gator]

Had to come back to this; your iconic review. The emotion Phil can create is incredible. (watch as he walks off the stage and casually bows his little bow is epic) The audience erupts! the unison clapping is awesome. But Collins attention to detail and holding to the original music while bringing an even greater intensity is mind blowing. I saw him with Genesis in1978 and his charisma grabbed me and did not let go. His drum duet with Chester was other worldly. I was completely unprepared for his presence on stage and I feel fortunate to have witnessed it. Best concert of my life.

[@krystalaura5634]

Music Is made of frequencies. When a frequency touches your soul, you get chills.

[@atanumandal3586]

Phil Collins in "In The Air Tonight" and Don Henley (Eagles) in "Hotel California" are the two EPIC Drumming Singers of All Time!!

[@dawnasuttton]

PHIL IS ONE OF THE BEST THERE EVER WAS. HE HAS A GREAT VOICE AND JUST WAIT TILL HE PLAYS THE DRUMS. HE IS BREATHTAKING.

[@maryannmarnell7821]

I really enjoyed your joy sir..I get goosebumps every time

[@robertthomson5485]

I like how the drum kit was perfectly timed to rise out of the floor as he reached his mark.

[@rachelsirett8809]

I am a 72 born baby so know Phil Collins and Genesis very well. Phil Collins is a true legend

[@denisebell8422]

We were so lucky back in the day we had the best music 🎶🎶🎶 I have goosebumps ❤

[@hljpuk2024]

Ladies and Gents the Legendary GENESIS Drummer. Mr. Phil Collins at his best

[@LoadedSwan175]

I managed to see him a few years ago and he was incredible. Sadly wasn't playing drums then but his son was and Phil seemed super proud

[@NoReplyAtAll9]

Saw him twice. 1st time he was on drums the 2nd he sat throughout and his son played drums. His son is very good as well. Phil Colins is HANDS down the greatest concert I've ever been to.

[@lovesmusic0845]

One of the best performances ever. That drum drop is amazing. I remember watching him during Live Aid 1985 flying in the Concorde from London to America to perform on two continents in one day. Nobody had ever done before.

[@Sfendo63]

When music was epic and genuinely inspired, magificent performance.

[@GOTGames]

💯

[@Damalatorian]

The pure face of excitment that goes over to amazement... yes!!

[@tinabagheri5158]

1981, the year I graduated high school, is when this song was released and all these years later it is still such a great song!

[@alaskau9175]

This was an appropriate response.

[@NickBR57]

For me, this Paris performance is the ultimate. Leland Sklar doing his magic, Chester excellent as ever. Phil of course is brilliant. Darryl's brilliant too. Thanks for doing this. There's a lot to say about this. The steely gaze the timing of that walk to meet the drums rising out of the stage. The vocals when he's drumming. There's a lot of effort going into that yet he keeps a completely even tone. Magical. Phils ability to replicate the studio sound almost matches Nightwish (who go even further and outdo the recorded versions).

[@mikeharrington878]

So many people in the audience just hyperventilating with anticipation during that intro... 😱 I should also mention the magic: First, there was Gandalf the Grey. Then came Gandalf the White. Now there is...Gandalf the Bassist! 🧙‍♂

[@TranShar]

I'm sure it's been mentioned or maybe was already viewed, but, Queen's Live Aid performance. It is considered one of the greatest examples of an incredible live performance.

[@tomo.8096]

I'm a 54 year old man and I still cry at least half the time when I listen to this performance. Epic. I'm glad you're a member of the club 😉

[@Raynstor.m]

This is my all time favorite song. I have to turn the volume up. I watched it live in the San Francisco Bay Area growing up and the base vibrated my chest. He did a 15 min drum duet. It was incredible I will never forget it. Omgosh I am loving this. I am crying it’s so good. Thank you Luke! ❤

[@TheDivayenta]

The power of great music, performance , staging and theater- the stuff of dreams and joy for me!!

[@lebamadness]

I was so blessed to see this performance live when I was A teenager in the 80s. Excellent performance!