WHAT IS THE TRUE MEANING BEHIND THIS SONG!!? Y'ALL INFORM ME PLEASE!! ALSO, WHAT OTHER GREAT SONGS DOES PHIL COLLINS HAVE PUT THEM IN THE COMMENTS!!
@Desu-Desu-Chan-San2 ай бұрын
He wrote it following his failed marriage. The dark moody lyrics and music, angry drums, all represent how he felt during the time leading up to it. Also a fun side note, the bassist with the big beard is Lee Sklar, guy is credited on over 2000 albums and has played on well over 25,000+ songs. Dude is a legend in his own right
@Isleofskye2 ай бұрын
His wife cheated which is why he said if (the other Guy) was drowning that "I would not lend a hand" and why he said that he saw his face, which was the "first and last time that we ever met". I saw Phil and his old Group( he was the drummer)=GENESIS play their first ever Top Of The Bill performance in 1972 in South East London England. Phil is from London but can not play anymore after 50+ years. THE REASON that this is so memorable is ,partially, BECAUSE ,of the long build up and anticipation and suspense that you were becoming impatient with , my friend. LOL
@Mary-xo7ue2 ай бұрын
Get excited 😂 everytime for every reactors reaction when that nasty beat drops😂and they realize it's him😂❤
@Desu-Desu-Chan-San2 ай бұрын
@@Blank.Grandma The cheating guy bit is, yes. But he did go on the BBC and say he wrote it during his divorce, but would not elaborate on the reasons other than he was angry.
@unndunn12 ай бұрын
@@Desu-Desu-Chan-SanI love Leland Sklar. His KZbin channel is great too.
@downhomesunsetАй бұрын
He’s not a drummer, he’s THE drummer!
@James-ce6ic23 күн бұрын
F#$k yeah
@rodneyhale976618 күн бұрын
Amen brother that was awesome 🙌🙌🙌
@SolzhenitsynBoogie15 күн бұрын
Bill Kreutzman is THE drummer, it says so on all the dead albums.
@tammyharris664513 күн бұрын
I didn't read comments first, but this is exactly what I said
@tlhamp09 күн бұрын
he was the drummer for genesis peter Gabriel was their original lead singer
@samanthacarpenter987Ай бұрын
At the sound of those drums, an entire generation of people stopped dead in their tracks to do air drums...
@Blaize24Ай бұрын
Heh. It's true.
@robinlathim8221Ай бұрын
Amen 😂❤
@rebeccakeesling3811Ай бұрын
It’s a call…
@CatBanks-t1k29 күн бұрын
Sure did! Lol not even sorry about it either
@wretchedrue785927 күн бұрын
And we still do❤
@user-dt2xm6rk1r8 күн бұрын
I am so glad that a new generation is discovering real music!! This song will live on forever!!
@user-bs6vk5il1x17 күн бұрын
Phil wrote this song when his heart was broken...a real down time in his life. He found out his wife, whom he loved so very much, was cheating on him. He composed this song THEN big time divorce...Phil Collins is/was one of the BEST. I just turned 75, was THERE through all the years when the best artists were at the TOP❤
@villiehaizlip762611 күн бұрын
Me, too.
@lynetteeades90108 күн бұрын
My brother would have been around 70 now. May he rest in peace. This was his favorite. He was in a band in the late 70’s and then went out on his own. If I remember correctly. Phil Collin’s.
@vickialbertson40687 күн бұрын
I heard this before. All I can say is he is one of the best, if not THE best drummer in my lifetime. I believe he started out with Genesis.
@Dena1980_7 күн бұрын
Im 43 and i agree! Love his music❤ A groovy kind of Love is my favorite, check it out ❤❤
@valeriea57117 күн бұрын
I heard he wrote this song because his mother was raped when he was very young and he was forced to watch it .. not sure if that is true or your version is but either way its a great song!
@hollypinkley2 ай бұрын
You have just watched the most ICONIC drum drop in rock music!!!!! Middle age bald guy walked the stage & singing & drumming - This is just pure raw TALENT!!!!
@McLeod2022Ай бұрын
Iron Mike respected Phil. Danmit... that appreciation.
@bonnieplasha4684Ай бұрын
When someone builds the atmosphere like this for the opening of a concert... That's not just talent. It's pure showmanship. And Phil knew how to put on a show!!! 20k screaming fans do not lie.
@McLeod2022Ай бұрын
@@bonnieplasha4684 he groomed the room. ☮☮ & 💜💜
@gailcarmack2954Ай бұрын
Exactly!!!!
@jimmydee93520 күн бұрын
You are NOT wrong. That is SOOOO iconic
@caseyb44252 ай бұрын
That crowd is loving it because they know what is coming... They are showing Respect to a Legend Everyone Please Pray for Phil Collins
@pennypokeyАй бұрын
Bless him for giving us all the great music over the yrs! A legend indeed! He's no longer able to perform due to age/poor health. ❤ prayers to him
@gailr8653Ай бұрын
When you know this song you understand the whole build up the anticipation-it's pure genius
@ritajeansignore42984 күн бұрын
I think this coming up is my favorite part
@chrisstringfellow528722 күн бұрын
One of the most iconic songs of the 80's. EVERYONE knew Phil Collins. Especially this song! Must be the BEST drum drop of all time! Respect to the man!!!!
@quemalcyАй бұрын
So many youngsters dont realise how often iconic music has been used in their favourite tunes..
@gatekeeper65Ай бұрын
Yup, stolen.
@tonic89452 ай бұрын
Everyone's waiting for those drums
@marybrant95862 ай бұрын
💯
@PotsdamSenior2 ай бұрын
And while he slowly walks across... "You won't make it in time! Hurry up!" 😂
@scottrackley44572 ай бұрын
He's making you wait for them on purpose of course.
@hetzandreas3442Ай бұрын
the keyboard?
@dagan2000Ай бұрын
even if you aren't aware they're coming
@user-hc1ij5cz9s2 ай бұрын
43 years ago he released this song so you could say he knows how to create history
@KimberlyBrown-ud7wbАй бұрын
Ouch! Hearing that was 43 years ago hurt so bad
@beverlyoglesby1373Ай бұрын
Amen I'm 60 I know all these great bands I grew up with them😊😊😊
@beverlyoglesby1373Ай бұрын
Sometimes your patience is worth it
@hopea434625 күн бұрын
Let's not mention the number of years, please. Lol... You're making me feel old over here!
@willaknotts12989 күн бұрын
Big memories hearing this song...well all his music. This one takes the cake. My hubby loved PC and played his cds all the time...still have them. I cry every time i hear this song. RIP JPA. You recognized great musical talent. ❤
@juliegilland8869Ай бұрын
I miss the 80's...best music decade ever
@pamelahughes341Ай бұрын
I would also add 60's & 70's!!
@lindakarlson1026Ай бұрын
Don't forget the love songs of the 40s and the upbeat and romantic songs of the 50s!
@BWolf0018 күн бұрын
Got to represent 60's, 70's and 80's, then there's the 90's and early 2000's just puttering along...now it's an idle with an occasional blip on the throttle.
@40stefanie15 күн бұрын
I agree😢 Time has go e by too fast.
@punkprincess7739 күн бұрын
Agreed, the 80’s was the best time for music🎉
@Angela-bc2ul29 күн бұрын
Phil Collins is one of the greatest, writers, drummers, and performers period. 😊
@darkpitcher52422 ай бұрын
"Oh he's a drummer" Lol Phil Collins is generally thought to be one of the best drummers in rock history!
@ttrails1Ай бұрын
The Professor, John Bonham, Keith Moon, Phil Collins, Nick Mason. My personal top five of drummers.
@Steely_FranАй бұрын
His drumming on Selling England By the Pound is brilliant.
@morcovaАй бұрын
LMAO Yes that shit cracked me up. Yes..... yes..... he IS the drummer.
@Dirtydeeds-donedirtcheap72Ай бұрын
@@rockzilla5150 You are so beyond reality if you have never grown up with the man. If you are 5150 by Van Halen standards, then you should know better;-)
@donnaecroyd2473Ай бұрын
He's a bloody legend.🥰🥰
@ameyer19702 ай бұрын
The most famous beat drop in music history
@katiebrown58318 күн бұрын
Hell yeah!!
@hippychick763818 күн бұрын
I love when the younger generations appreciate the music that I grew up listening to. Even if it does make me feel old!✌️💙🙂
@czeshirecat627818 күн бұрын
By the time Phil sits down at his drum kit I’m fully flowing in tears, every time hehe
@saturday3515 күн бұрын
Glad I'm not the only one.
@chabsrule.11 күн бұрын
Me too.
@LadyDoe172 ай бұрын
“Oh, he a drummer!” Understatement of the year so far! lol
@Nem012 ай бұрын
I heard another thing today that might top your understatement of the year. A guy was reacting to Sabaton playing uprising live in Poland when the festival was still called Woodstock and said 'this could be great if the crowd is any good'. If you don't already know it or even if it's not your tipe of music I invite you to check the show and how the crowd reacted. This little crowd of 750.000 people.😅
@jonelfilipek784818 күн бұрын
That’s like saying about Stephen King, “Oh, he writes books.”
@Nem0118 күн бұрын
@@jonelfilipek7848 So true.😅
@SmashixMetal4Evah2 ай бұрын
This song dropped in 1981 and you couldn't be alive in the 80s without hearing Phil on the radio 10 times a day. This song was featured in Miami Vice and a million movies, TV shows, and you name it. You can't imagine how often Phil or Genesis (his band) was on the radio or TV (when MTV played music) then.
@margaretburnham5683Ай бұрын
I was born in '64 so I got to hear all of these great artists music on the radio as soon as it came out
@The_GallowglassАй бұрын
When you out cruisin on a summer night and this comes on the radio or your playlist you're in another world.
@karencox3235Ай бұрын
@@margaretburnham5683 I was born in '67 and Phil was so prevalent. he and Genesis were basically the soundtrack to my high school years. What an awesome time to be alive!
@jeffupton8898Ай бұрын
Was listening t o this song in 81 on Okinawa, Japan. It was my phyc song. Got me going while running in and outside the base. CAMP KINSER, south but 1 mile north of NAHA CITY of Rt. 58. LOVE IT . BRINGS ME BACK😊
@jeffupton8898Ай бұрын
This guy had so many hit songs. What a legend!😊
@GLAlex9470Ай бұрын
Phil Collins is known to be one of the best drummers ever. He has so many songs, including songs for Disney movies! He is amazing.
@gailcalderone5229Ай бұрын
Phil always said " I'm not a singer that can play drums, I'm a drummer that can sing."..I think this is the song he wrote after divorcing his first wife..Sounds very suspicious n angry.... Greatest!!
@Nurse09812 ай бұрын
I love watching people realize Phil plays the drums.
@runty3122 ай бұрын
Everybody knows that drum solo is coming!!❤
@contiflexАй бұрын
Phil is now in a wheel chair, he's disabled and unable to play the drums, he's a legend.
@gerahuey3706Ай бұрын
O goodness!! I pray he has good thoughts ❤
@suzannedowning235629 күн бұрын
Sad 😞
@sue201927 күн бұрын
Oh, didn't know. He was a hero to me when his daughter was born & he wrote & sang a song to her.❤ also when he took a long leave of absence to raise her. ❤❤❤
@amyqotd535817 күн бұрын
Wasn't this one of his last combo performances? I feel like he quit drumming not long after, and its why the buildup was soooo extended.
@dawnradel900816 күн бұрын
I didn't know. I hope his health improves.
@helenbittinger5161Ай бұрын
An absolutely perfect performance! Agree?
@DevInvest2 ай бұрын
“Is he a magician?” Greater. He’s a musician.
@mztweety13742 ай бұрын
Brilliant 😂
@Mishy5552 ай бұрын
Well said👏🏾
@user-tv2bz2ci6b2 ай бұрын
I like that
@Kazeemi28102 ай бұрын
Mate, it’s called creating an atmosphere, as the people at the concert all wait for this iconic song and its build up gets everyone extra excited….🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
@Alice-xy3fi2 ай бұрын
Exactly! It's part of the performance-- creating drama and anticipation, building suspense. We are now so conditioned to demand and receive instant gratification, we are unwilling to allow for a build-up...and missing a whole lot, like a lover who doesn't understand that the build-up can intensifie and prolong the pleasure...and can be fun! You said it yourself, when you were talking about the chills and excitement...the anticipation!
@revgurley2 ай бұрын
Patience is required!!
@alanbeesby22202 ай бұрын
TikTok generation have zero patience 😢 Some things are worth the wait (especially that drum fill!) 😎
@Kazeemi28102 ай бұрын
@@alanbeesby2220 😎 He got it in the end…that’s the main thing. It’s a new realm to him… I was impatient with my comment 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️ 🇦🇺🐨🇦🇺
@Nem012 ай бұрын
Not everyone it seems.😅
@kimdimond578822 күн бұрын
This is my funeral song and my nephew is going to turn it up during the drums, that ought to make everyone jump!!❤❤❤ Love Phil Collins!!
@hmbeakАй бұрын
He is one of the best drummers in history! He was a drummer before he was a singer. I'm so gutted I never saw him live
@shirleyweller95903 күн бұрын
I did Fantastic ❤
@bscott59652 ай бұрын
Phil Collins is a legendary icon. He was EVERYWHERE in the '80s
@Maishley2 ай бұрын
The build up is part of the magic! Patience! He’s a drummer who sings a bit. Prowling that stage like a panther. ❤
@janetmohn53762 ай бұрын
Exactly :)
@tomcassille33562 ай бұрын
You have much to learn, young man.😊
@Nem012 ай бұрын
He sings a bit... Talking about understatement.😅
@Maishley2 ай бұрын
@@Nem01I was being silly! 🤣
@Nem012 ай бұрын
@@Maishley I know.😸
@michelletysdal7214Ай бұрын
My husband and I saw him a few years ago...he no longer can play the drums but his son plays for him and I'm not kidding, he is an amazing drummer as well. One of the best shows I've ever seen.
@kaakcaАй бұрын
I saw him in NYC (Barclay Center), amazing night, he was performing from a chair, unforgettable night for me and my girls.
@Vee1music-loverАй бұрын
Phil is a legend! U just witnessed GREATNESS‼️
@kimberlywahl36242 ай бұрын
If you watched Miami Vice...you know this 😊
@Alltheredroses2 ай бұрын
Gives me goosebumps thinking about that scene!
@jessescobieful2 ай бұрын
Almost like the good old days
@donwarner69252 ай бұрын
I just said that!
@Lspacehopper28 күн бұрын
@@Alltheredroses Gets me emotional every time.
@rk41gator2 ай бұрын
Phil Collins can sing anything. His ballads are legendary, but if you like angry Phil check out "I Don't Care Any More"!
@shannoncimoli87717 күн бұрын
This has been one of my favorite songs all of my life! ❤Phil Collin’s music
@lisastark571627 күн бұрын
No matter how times you hear this you will ALWAYS get chills!
@frndofbear3 күн бұрын
Yes. I've probably listened to it over 40,000 times. Chills every single time.
@russellw77852 ай бұрын
Dude, you need to do a deep dive into Phil. This was decades after what he really did. This isn't an original video. It's a live performance, 30 yrs later
@py_a_thon2 ай бұрын
South Park mocked him so heavily becaused they were pissed they didnt win some award. He is a good musician tho, yet definitely not my favorite 80's artist. I'm more of a Billy Joel kinda dude.
@py_a_thon2 ай бұрын
Does Aphex Twin count as 80's music?
@nim44642 ай бұрын
@@py_a_thon nah, 90s
@ianfortier67962 ай бұрын
@nim4464 - Phil's always been relevant since he started with Genesis in 1970, but he was EVERYWHERE all throughout the '80s. He's well within reason to specify the '80s in his comment.
@nim44642 ай бұрын
@@ianfortier6796 i was talking about aphex twin, i know about phil
@gailcalderone52292 ай бұрын
Phil said he wrote this song after he divorced his first wife.He also said He was a drummer that could sing,He said " Not a singer that could play drums".
@Muck00617 күн бұрын
Another one of his divorce songs is "I dont care anymore" ...
@davida.73716 күн бұрын
We had the best bands, best music from around 1968 on to 2001. Everything from Jimi Hendrix, Al Green, George Benson, from soul, the blues, Motown, and Bruce Springsteen,Bob Seager, Def Leppard, AC/DC, and the big sound was incredible. I saw all of them live, I doubt any other generation will ever experience this. It's a damn shame. Yeah, sae Phil Collins do this song and the other's he was known for. It was such a different time. You had to be there and sometimes waiting like this made it all the much better! Atmosphere.
@genny5309Ай бұрын
9:11 Right here. The crowd starts to cheer. They have been waiting and waiting and waiting - and it’s about to DROP! I’ve watched several vocal coaches react to this and talk about how difficult it is to sing like he does while playing the drums like he does. Simply one of the best ever.
@proofprof502 ай бұрын
Phil Collins is one of three artists who sold over 100 million copies solo and with a band, which was Genesis in this case. The other two are Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson.
@eileencollins25362 ай бұрын
The crowd knows what is coming ❤
@TheAwetist802Ай бұрын
I LOVE watching people discover Phill Collins for the first time!! Phil was the drummer and a back-up vocalist in the early line-up of Genesis, when Peter Gabriel was their lead singer and primary lyricist. They were all in their teens and early 20s then. It's totally worth looking up some of those videos of their performances and tv guest appearances. Phill took over singing when Peter left. Eventually, the line-up was just Collins, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks. In the 80s, Phill simultaneously recorded/toured with Genesis AND had a solo career AND also acted in a few tv shows and movies. AND he played drums on a few tracks on a few of Peter Gabriel's solo albums. He is one of the best percussionists to ever bang a drum. A real legend. PLEASE go down that rabbit hole and react to more of this amazing man's music. You won't be sorry.
@nur_aryaniАй бұрын
Born in '72...I hardly listen to much current songs...but I will forever have these kind of songs in my playlist. Songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s for me were some of the best. Most of the best songs came right from the heart & soul of the songwriters & singers.
@user-qz3wv7tq6v2 ай бұрын
The reason he'd left the stage before the start of the song, was to have his head-mic and in-ear monitors fitted under his shirt. Hence the long, drawn out intro - to give him time. If you watch the rear catwalk as he's walking around the stage during the earlier part of the song, you'll notice that there are no drums on the catwalk. They came out of the floor when he was about 10 feet (3m) from them - just in time for that epic drum drop. Perfect timing. Finally, I take my hat off not only to the other musicians on stage, but the sound, and lighting, crews efforts that went into making this one of the best all-time live performances in musical history. Thanks for posting.
@sundayzeАй бұрын
I can only wish I was a time traveller, I would definitely go back to watch this performance of the great Phil Collins.
@cazzychapsАй бұрын
This was usually done as am encore, thus the break
@user-qz3wv7tq6vАй бұрын
@@cazzychaps Actually, in this case it wasn't. According to interviews with PC I've seen, at THIS show it was played at about 60% through the show. The encore seems to have been 'Sussudio', in which he had his full percussion section, his backing singers, and his horn section on stage with him to accept the applause of the audience. In fact, I cannot remember him EVER using 'In The Air' as an encore. Yes, it's his most popular song, but the rest of the musicians would have felt 'cheated' to have not appeared onstage for the last song.
@andyacker99720 күн бұрын
Thanks for the explanation. I saw him in Hartford in 1987 while attending UMass
@96tears6002 ай бұрын
Really ?!! Impatient. This was a fantastic build up
@suek.1507Ай бұрын
Phil is a legend. Period. ❤
@user-vh9ei7bl3n8 күн бұрын
Cannot deny watching a man lay his heart OUT THAT IS BRAT
@joshuakinney32112 ай бұрын
The build up is a part of the show and the vibe. This song was the very first mainstream song to find its way to TV courtesy of a lil show called Miami Vice
@jwsel2 ай бұрын
This actually wasn’t the start of his concert. This was the 16th song he played (out of 24). The arena held about 20,000 people.
@patrickwouters65682 ай бұрын
After a pause, it was the beginning of the second part
@bobbiehofer49242 ай бұрын
It was actually 80,000 not 20,000
@jwsel2 ай бұрын
@@bobbiehofer4924 Not true. This concert was at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, now Accor Arena. It holds 20,300 people for concerts. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accor_Arena
@scottrackley44572 ай бұрын
Dude, you could only dream of seeing someone with Phil's talent in a 80k arena. Not for less than 1k.
@jwsel2 ай бұрын
@@scottrackley4457 not sure if that was directed at me, but I was part of the 56,000-person audience for Genesis at Dodger Stadium. Saw Phil solo and with Genesis at smaller venues too.
@lianasokara3963Ай бұрын
Phil Collins is a LEGEND...❤
@sue201927 күн бұрын
Phil's songs were consistently in the top tours, & on radio, and outstanding sales
@Fallopia51502 ай бұрын
Good job for not interrupting that drum solo!
@markweymouth63682 ай бұрын
Yes it is his original song it was sampled just like every other rock song for the last 30 years.
@bowlingbill9633Ай бұрын
Phill colins is not just a drummer he is the worlds best drummer !
@peggywahrer313010 күн бұрын
I loved your reaction to this song. He was in pain when he wrote it because he had been betrayed by his wife. It will always be a classic song, as everyone has felt his pain in their life. Phil Collins is a legend.
@user-fl7ho3ir8c2 ай бұрын
There have been many theories over what this song is about, but the truth is that Phil wrote this song while he was going through his divorce. This is a manifestation of the emotions he felt. It is by far the most famous song of his incredible career.
@donawalker2162 ай бұрын
And now you know why people love Phil Collins. A true presence from the moment he stepped on the stage.
@Bob0sModelFabWorxАй бұрын
You, Sir, just witnessed what my generation experienced EVERY DAY. First Gensis, (Mr. Collins original band), followed by his own numerous hits. And this is just one performer! The Eagles, Thin Lizzy, Lynard Skynard to name a few of the most awesomest bands that came out. I thouht it was respectful of you the way you relayed your emotions. Thank you.
@uncommonsense58765 күн бұрын
Phil Collins is a LEGEND in music industry. He has been influential for numerous artists for decades.
@396Cap2 ай бұрын
Phil released In The Air Tonight in 1981. This performance was 2004 in Paris. Just keeps getting better. Whether he's with Genesis or solo, he is a great singer, great drummer. Check out the duet he does with Chester Thompson at the same concert. You won't be disappointed.
@kylesummers15652 ай бұрын
Probably one of the best live performances ever. Peace, Love!!
@LindasmusingsАй бұрын
Phil Collins lots of great songs…..👌
@jesnow2217 күн бұрын
No he should not be hurrying up. This IS Phil Collins.. its what he DO man!!!!❤❤❤
@TheDivayenta2 ай бұрын
It’s all about the slow build, my man! ❤ This was written in the 70’s- the performance here was 30 years later. Timeless, timeless.
@mztweety13742 ай бұрын
Angry Phil Collins is our favorite Phil Collins!🥁🎹🎸😄
@Brightnessize12 күн бұрын
This was His first performance in the concert… and you, my man, you should listen to ALL OF HIS SONGS. He is no ordinary drummer, he is a legend…
@nodrogytsirkАй бұрын
Seeing him live was a highlight! Back in the good old days! The entire experience was amazing! What talent!
@spirosoikonomopoulos26512 ай бұрын
This is a Great Megastar and it's a deep rabbit hole my friend, the reason why he was dressing during the build up is because it was in the middle of the concert... I have been to this concert in Athens, this here is in Paris. He has a tremendous solo career as well as with the band Genesis, you won't get disappointed.
@pamelalee15082 ай бұрын
Can you imagine how wide we were grinnng waiting for that drum beat to drop ?! 🤣🤣🤣... To see new people react for the first time..not knowing Phil was gong to hit the skins ?!...a thing of beauty... Phil Collins was the drummer with Genesis..who later went on to form Toto..when a singer quit and he became the lead singer... afterwards Phil went solo... an amazing performer..who today can't play the drums as the wear and tear have limited his talent..but is still revered around the world... Pick anything with his name attached..his music is varied depending who he's playing with or what decade it was created... Welcome aboard...🌿🌿🌿
@debramckinnie18194 күн бұрын
Phil Collins THE GOAT 🐐 RESPECT
@jamesbean920521 күн бұрын
That's rite! It's Phil's song !💯
@markh.76502 ай бұрын
The title of this video should be "wait for it... wait for it... just a bit more... wait for it... BOOM!"
@maruka17162 ай бұрын
Phil Collins started out as a child actor in the London theater in the 60s. He was one of the many round-faced kids who played the Artful Dodger in the musical Oliver! In the 70s he started playing drums with Genesis. Peter Gabriel was the lead singer of the band, but he quit the band and went solo and so Phil stepped up to sing lead. He could sing and play drums on the records because of multi-track recording, but they brought in other drummers to play on tour. He started a solo career in the 80s, and this song was from his first solo album. He became one of the biggest pop stars of the 80s. As far as technique, he was one of the team that invented the "gated reverb" sound you hear on the drums in so many 80s songs. You know that if you hit a drum and listen to the sound fade away, it drops off gradually until it's gone. But if you're playing it through a microphone, you can clip the electronic signal so that it cuts off after a certain point. So you hear the initial strike and a little bit of fade, and then suddenly (instead of a gradual fade) nothing. They had to do it with microphone placement and analog equipment initially, but eventually it became part of the digital production toolkit. You can hear it clearly on the studio recording of this song, and also on "Intruder" on Peter Gabriel's third solo album... Phil played drums for that. And then on like a million 80s recordings until people got tired of it and decided not to do it for a while. But now it's an option that people can use or not as they choose.
@gailtaylor648817 күн бұрын
Brilliant 🎉
@cnucklz09Ай бұрын
I love it. When you said, “Don’t play with me like that!” I cracked up. I feel you but I also know what was coming. I love that first little build up to get you ready. Great reaction.
@joellenglass23449 күн бұрын
Phil’s talent is in a world of its own. He’s definitely a GOAT!! I’m grateful to have grown up listening to his music. He went from a drummer to lead singer in Genesis before he went solo. He did the entire soundtrack for the Disney movie Tarzan as well as songs on others. Phil is AMAZING!! I have his greatest hits album and I can play it over and over.
@toots15682 ай бұрын
Watch him sing I don't care anymore!❤
@elainekiskis20012 ай бұрын
That is an amazing performance! You can feel the passion. A great song to play extremely loud with headphones when you've had all the "it" you can take from whatever!
@skullionchildАй бұрын
That’s definitely one of my favorites.
@ameyer19702 ай бұрын
No rapper today used their own music. They have to sample from true artists.
@KimberlyBrown-ud7wbАй бұрын
I loved listening to this song in my car when it first came out. It had to be loud so you could feel those drums. You need to hear the original studio version. It’s tighter and hits so hard
@CTKApoBangpoАй бұрын
I was born in 1979 and this is my childhood music. Just yesterday I spoke with my oldest daughter (20) how much influence Phil had in our lives. For me it was this song and for my 4 children (and me included) , the Disney songs he provided.
@nellykoutelova3106Ай бұрын
My daughter's (33 y/o) first full sentence at age of 18 months was "My friend Phil Collins" when hearing a Genesis song on radio. She grew up with all classic rock and prog rock bands from 60s, 70s and 80s
@stephaniegeer16912 ай бұрын
Phil is a master at building the suspense and anticipation that when he finally gets on his drums its all worth it,lol!!🎶❤✌
@TexasDonna-xu6fq2 ай бұрын
Phil is a master at commanding the stage and the audience! "Just Another Day in Paradise" is a must as it speaks to a social issue that just seems to never get resolved. Great reaction (eventually) lol. Stay strong and safe! New sub at age 66! 🤠
@garymesser90658 күн бұрын
Phil started is professional career with Genesis 1971 as a drummer, and at one point, he was considered one of the best drummers in the world, his career expands almost 50 years countless awards, gold albums. Hits after hits….listen to Genesis.. Dance on a volcano, jaw dropping!
@pagevaughn9194Ай бұрын
When the drums started, you got more chills! When song ended, You wanted more! The best reaction for Phil or any singer, leave them begging for more! I'm in my sixties, all this music from that time when I was young a lot of you react too! I love it, at that time, every single day there was new music from favorite bands and new bands! What a time to grow up! At least for all of us in that timeline, music runs in our vains!
@return2earthvideochannel2 ай бұрын
Fantastic build up .... anticipation ... Phil's best performance of this composition.
@kimreed44682 ай бұрын
Fun fact, a few years ago the NFL surveyed the teams to find out what motivational song they played in the lock were r room before the game... Winner 'in the air tonight'
@samanthamcgahan2066Ай бұрын
Straight up and honest, this had me on the edge of my seat!! Imagine being in that audience, and feeling that buildup?!? ❤❤❤Love Phil Collins!! ❤❤❤
@nancytillotta3975Ай бұрын
Yes, he's absolutely fantastic
@lisazaccardimeunier83782 ай бұрын
He was the drummer for the band Genesis. When their singer, Peter Gabriel went solo, Phil took on the role.
@lorez712 ай бұрын
I still get chills watching season 1 episode 1 of Miami Vice with Crockett and Tubbs driving thru Miami in the Ferrari at night under the street lights with this song playing.
@janinebain43756 күн бұрын
Best use of this was the episode with William Russell who ultimately dies. Song plays as Don Johnson is searching for Russell's character only to find him already gone. Epic.
@kellyfitzpatrick242410 күн бұрын
Phil Collins was one of the greatest showman ever
@user-sr4sk7vd9oАй бұрын
This song has never lost it's powerfulness. "I was there and I saw what you did..."
@roihesse91742 ай бұрын
He also sang this song at the "Live Aid Concert" at Wembley Stadium on July 13, 1985. A few hours later he sang "Against All Odds" in Philadelphia, USA. He flew to the USA on the Concorde after the performance in London. The concert, which lasted over 16 hours, was seen by over 2 billion people worldwide... "In The Air Tonight" was released in 1981.
@eileencritchley46302 ай бұрын
correct.
@markh.76502 ай бұрын
And queen, a last minute addition, came in and said "Hold my beer" and stole the show.
@charlieb.70282 ай бұрын
The best part of a concert is the anticipation of knowing the song you have been waiting for starts!
@user-es9ue5wx8m22 сағат бұрын
I am a 62 year of black male who graduated college in 1984. Then i went into U.S Airforce. I grew up listen to Phil when he performed 😮in his groups to include GENESIS and etc. Phil is a great 👍 live performer singer. May God continue to bless him🎉. Per his marriage history, phil was divorced X3 with 5 children. I wonder if this song had to deal with a divorce 🤔.
@tyramasters-heinrichs9213 күн бұрын
Phil was always The Drummer; the story was he wasn't supposed to sing, but the singer didn't show...lol. The rest is history.
@TexasRose502 ай бұрын
I’ve watched this HUNDREDS of times and still get goosebumps!
@thumpyloudfoot8642 ай бұрын
Everyone freaks out about that drum fill.... Duuuuude listen the bassline, that sh*t is funky as an H an E and both of them are carrying hockey sticks....
@tamiburden15328 күн бұрын
Phil Collins is the greatest music man we've ever known. Music professionals across the world go to him to get his help with there stuff so every piece of music or lyrics that has come out since his debut has had Phil Collins working on it or written by him. That's why they call him Midas because Phil Collins is the king of music and has the golden touch.