Genesis Live 2021 🡆 Duchess 🡄 Sept 20 ⬘ Utilita Arena ⬘ Birmingham, UK

[@oodoodanoo2346]

Saw them in Boston 12/16/2021 with my brother, who loves Genesis and Phil Collins. My brother is also mentally handicapped and has become withdrawn as he got older. But when Genesis started playing, his eyes lit up and 30 years were lifted. You old man, you can barely stand up. But you gave me my brother back last night.

[@throbert1]

God bless you and your precious brother! I saw them for the 1st time the night before. I have been a fan since 1973. I saw them with my 17 year old boy. What a gift these men gave us.

[@jorgevillavicencio427]

@oodoodanoo you broke my heart in the sweetest way. God Bless you and your brother. 💔

[@mr3n10]

🙏

[@martincurd9303]

Tears in my eyes reading your message, the magic of Genesis. 🧡

[@SquareLeim]

dang, that's beautiful

[@jimlynch3048]

I saw them in Philly on 12/2. God, I was crushed when I saw Phil struggling just to get on the stage. It was a stark contrast to their Turn It On Again tour in 2007. I have been to MANY concerts in my day (I’m 57) and that was one of the best concerts I have ever seen. I agree that Phil struggled many times but all of us Old Heads just had to see them live this one last time. They were and are the soundtrack of my youth. Sitting in a candle lit room, my audio setup cranking, smoking some stuff, and listening to Duke on vinyl. That was just heaven. Genesis - we love you and I hope Phil finds the peace he has always been searching for.

[@mikearchibald744]

I get the feeling that this was a concert that they really needed to get Phil on the road just to be 'un retired', and good for them for doing that. And good for them for not going with autotune or piped in audio.

[@zmor68]

You see, perfection is not the most important thing in life. And it is not the most important thing during this tour. Time flies; we get ill, we get old. We are all human and we are obviously imperfect. Soon we will all be gone anyway. But the power of this music is still here. And that is what is timeless.

[@philipford6183]

It was always a beautiful song; perhaps now made more poignant with the passing of time and circumstance.

[@jamespenn3195]

You are so right , I came to this realisation almost a decade ago when I lost both my parents due to old age . The strive for perfection is completely unrealistic and ultimately unattainable . We all have to do the best we can and live our best lives. Genesis and Phil in particular have nothing to prove , they are perfect to me anyway . I was worried and saddened when I saw that rehearsal documentary the other week but seeing these video uploads now that feeling has gone . Not perfect but who is ? and why should we worry about perfection anyway .

[@TheOpus55]

Agreed. If you stick to perfection, listen to CDs only and stay away live performances. Phil's condition makes me sad but gives us strength at the same time. He has recovered well enough to do these shows. And what a talent his son Nick is! He has learned all the notes and grooves his father played and provides energy to this legendary band.

[@zmor68]

@@jamespenn3195 Exactly what I had in mind. Thanks and all the best!

[@fastica]

What saddens me is not that they got old, but that Phil got like 30 years older in 10 years.

[@davehadley7478]

Saw this as a 17 yr old at Birmingham Odean in 1980 and saw it again 41 yrs later in Birmingham as a 58 yr old. A wonderful concert that was full of joy and happiness but also sadness and pathos, mostly for Phil but also for that youthful exuberance we all had those many years ago. Could have shed a tear at the end with carpet crawlers and then three strangers who have been like friends for four decades stood there taking a bow for the last time in Birmingham

[@joerich1629]

“Time went by, it wasn’t so easy now.” More prophetic than ever. It may not be easy for Phil now but as a whole, they are still slaying it!

[@LeonFAG-fd4vk]

all uphill and not feeling so strong... i think i just cried a bit

[@slipperman6770]

First time played since 1982

[@michaelpolese3440]

Lol, they ain't slaying shit! Take off your fan goggles. This is beyond awful! Thank God for Hackett and The Musical Box!

[@LeonFAG-fd4vk]

@@michaelpolese3440 we are entitled to like anything we want, go and watch a video you like

[@sanchez501]

@@michaelpolese3440 A needless remark. Leave people to their enjoyment. I was there and it was superb.

[@jtfrancis1745]

Breaks my heart to see Phil like this. He was and will always be the man. Just glad they've been apart of my life after all these decades.

[@slipperman6770]

Un-Fuckin Beleivable ...One of my alltime fav...Depicts the Quick rise in Fame and The Fallout after..Tony Banks Masterpiece!!!!!

[@psychedelicbadger4092]

I get why you would think that ... but this is a group written piece formed in a jam. Tony and Phil have both stated in the past that it's right up there among Genesis' top 5 songs.

[@stuartmazzeo2516]

Best song on the album.

[@TheJasonFernyhough]

I was there last night (22nd September). Phil was better on this one, but struggled with a couple of others. So What!! All power to him and the guys for the 2+ hours they gave us. I loved it!

[@mikearchibald744]

Nobody made anybody pay to go. Ironically Duchess is about the rise and fall of a pop singer.

[@stevenclark1973]

Hate seeing him like this. Such a brilliant musician. Life can be so so cruel. Legend.

[@nickadams8952]

I love Phil, and in his prime, nobody could touch him. But here, it's sad, slurring away through one of their most iconic songs. I couldn't bring myself to go to these farewell shows, I would rather remember them how great they were than how much they had detoirated.

[@garethmartyndavies2250]

My life just zipped by , love you Phil 🙌

[@rmartin7558]

One of Banks' favorite Genesis songs.

[@mikearchibald744]

I think he said he wrote the lyrics.

[@ascompany5600]

The best rock band in the humanity history

[@luckyrecords2565]

Sorry...1 El&p ,King Crimson 2 Yes 3 Genesis

[@nr655321]

Until roughly 78, yeah.

[@AldorleaGames]

@@luckyrecords2565 sorry... Yes and King Crimson are not even top-50 Genesis 1st and light years ahead

[@AldorleaGames]

@@nr655321 yeah well Duke suite, Dodo suite, Home by the Sea, Domino, Fading Lights, are all better than anything they did pre-78 ;)

[@orcogeniale]

La musica non ha tempi.. Ho 61 anni e mi reputavo finito. Componevo musica prograssive da quando avevo 20 anni(i Genesis sui 30) ma io no li conoscevo.. Il prograssive lo avevo nel sangue.. Poi.. Tutta una vita scandita dalle loro canzoni.. Con "Many to many".. Il primo ballo con la mia ex moglie.. mi sono fidanzato e sposato.. Ma intanto avevo imparato quanto è bello la notte nascondersi sotto in pergolato mentre piove e ascoltarne i suoni.. Niente di meglio che essere soli con la musica della natura.. Quel brivido che passa dentro che sai non essere il freddo, ma l'emozione, che soltanto se sei solo con te stesso puoi ascoltare.. E solo con te stesso... cominci a sentire di poter comunicare con la musica quello che hai dentro.

[@Darrin.Crawford]

This actually sounds awesome in this lower key. I am impressed. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@theseth455]

Yup, B-flat Major and C Major instead of D Major and E Major (studio version)

[@djdj2064]

My favorite song from my favorite Genesis album

[@ferstream]

This song made me cry. "The crowd will roar for more" every time "Phill steps into the light" because he is a legend. Just remember Phill's energy singing this song back in the 80's. 30 years later, out-of-key, wrong tempo... who cares, he is a legend with the guts to "step into the light!"

[@terrystanwicks2665]

I saw them three times on this tour, Philly, NYC and Boston. This song rocked each night and really stood out. Nic killed the drumming on this tour and especially this song.

[@davidyardley512]

This is just gorgeous, I am so thrilled they're playing Duchess on their tour.

[@fabrizioarrighini7292]

Genesis story of music!!! The best!!

[@lorisrizzardo4262]

Fantastic performance. Nic is a natural for this type of music.

[@easyabc1404]

Who likes working with his dad? LOL

[@SuperQdaddy]

Hes good..no frills interpretation !

[@MWayne-zz1cr]

@@easyabc1404 In all fairness his dad is Phil Collins.

[@markgolland5717]

My highlight of the show. The visuals were incredible and the new arrangement just sounded enormous.

[@paulkeilman3510]

I was so looking forward to seeing Duchess live for the first time. But in the Chicago show we got misunderstanding instead which is a fine song but not at the expense of Duchess

[@bendigeidfran3771]

Agreed. It sounded incredible and the visuals were mesmerising

[@TheMonoxide27]

I bought my dad tickets to the Philly show. He's seen them 14 times, I haven't at all. This'll be the last chance I have to see them with him - I hope he enjoys it in a lower key. Honestly I think Phil sounds better than I thought he would, so I am excited as hell. Just hope a long-time fan like my dad enjoys his time.

[@scsowers]

I'm a long time (40 year) Genesis fan Dad, taking my son to his first Genesis show in Philly. I guarantee you your Dad is going to have a wonderful time. Phil does sound better than I expected, and honestly none of us old-heads could have imagined a Genesis show in 2021 to begin with! By the looks of these videos, it's going to be a celebration of everything Genesis has been to us for all this time, and it looks amazing! Enjoy the gig!

[@nraff414]

❤ I hope you have the best time with your Dad!

[@markwalker483]

What a blessed dad for both his taste in music and his loving child 🙂

[@MWayne-zz1cr]

Just because he sits in a chair these days doesn't mean he's still not THE Phil Collins. Phil, on his worst day, has more talent than 99% of any other musician out there.

[@joebagadonuts7908]

Seconds Out 1977. Unbelievable. I will never forget it.

[@jorgevillavicencio427]

Thank you for this gift, DeadMike. Last time I saw Genesis was in 1992 on the We Can't Dance tour. I also saw them on Duke 1980, Mama 1982, and Invisible Touch 1985. I listen to their music almost daily. Thank you again!

[@DeadMikeConcertVideos]

You should watch the whole show. I have a full show video. kzbin.info/aero/PL0oz3aZg2QY5eHzJJBspbNPIB3G_npm3y

[@scottburns2600]

Nice to see this in the set. Cool selection

[@Mors_Inimicis]

Full marks for sharing this and I’m glad to see judging from the amount of clips that the show venue staff have allowed filming. There are loads of reasons like money, ill health, personal circumstances that may prevent people going to these gigs so it’s great you have shared clips. I didn’t expect to see anything for ages !

[@lachlanweir9855]

Duchess live 2021 is now my favorite genesis live song. The guitars at the start of the song have completely changed the song. It's a masterpiece now. Only wished the had played it like this on Duke.

[@DecrepitChef]

Just saw them last night at Madison Square Garden. What an awesome concert. Was blown away when the started playing Duchess

[@bernab]

The surprise of the set. Wish they play more songs that haven't played live or played very little.

[@DavieMarshall]

Definitely a Banks championed selection. Known to be his favourite piece of theirs. And as time wore on, it turned out Duchess was Genesis. Banks always said this was the closest they came to an autobiographical piece but seeing it acknowledged on the finale was brilliant. A fitting farewell song and the best version of it for me. Darker. Harder. Grittier. Poignant. Never mind the tour title, Fading Lights, the encore. This is their sign off.

[@alencar5420]

Great Duchess. Fantastic performance. Thanks for sharing it.✌️

[@DeadMikeConcertVideos]

Many thanks!!

[@glepage5721]

Mixt of emotions! I will be just in front of Phil ... Floor Row # 6th Montreal Canada Nov. 22nd 2021 For my first time and probably the last time!!! As he says so well.... It's the first time, the last time we ever met ..met ...met.. :) & :( Thanksss!!

[@Caimano025]

La più bella esibizione di tutto il concerto. Fa commuovere! Stupenda!

[@kevindoherty9567]

Didn't play Duchess that often... This is Genesis, with Nic. My first Genesis show was Winterland SF, '78. Chester and last show with Steve.

[@oiramsq73]

This is so bittersweet for me to watch. On the one hand - I love this song so much. But I can’t get over Phil; I don’t like seeing these guys get old.

[@1969beowulf]

still shows 6 videos are hidden.... i know you're still working on it. Can't wait to "see" the whole show in preparation for my trip from Dallas to DC in November!! Thank you SO much for sharing! This one will absolutely bring tears to my eyes, I know.

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Amazing song, amazing performance 💖

[@dcbdiscerns7617]

Time waits for nobody, everyone...grab life hard! Much love ❤

[@bkswanson2461]

Great to see them again, sounding incredible as always, type for this!!!

[@NGOTB]

RIP to this masterpiece in the set list.

[@4ctmam]

Great quality and filming, thank you.

[@DeadMikeConcertVideos]

Thank you too!

[@OliverBusse]

Not a minute in to it I gave it a thumbs up because this song is so lovely

[@hugotrujillo734]

Beatiful song

[@Lucy0809]

Nic is amazing 😻 xx

[@Frank-jy6rg]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@richt1583]

Mike's bass pedals!!!!! YEAH

[@williamsands5519]

Duke was an astoundingly progressive album.

[@kevindoherty9567]

Gotta say the back up singers filled in beautifully...

[@TheOpus55]

So many great songs I like to hear live... I wish I was in UK/US...

[@earlbrackett6508]

outstanding !

[@CarlosGarcia-jk3nv]

Priceless

[@andrewburton259]

1980 Duke Tour Merriweather post pavilion Maryland. the lights were green for Duke. My first Genesis concert in America... "and nobody cried for more" This is heartbreaking seeing Phil in these video's.

[@ddup6785]

Nic is killing it Phil must be proud

[@ramonaringel6563]

Wonderful, and this spaek.... My Patriot 👍

[@williamjueschke9960]

They sound very good, as always.

[@mikemustang3791]

goosebumps

[@dennydarrington7792]

love it....

[@darrenmacfadyen9039]

Good effort from Phil this!

[@PETERMAY-v2p]

Genesis greatest band ever

[@Jack-uy6tc]

I love this version of Duchess ! - Daryl great guitar

[@squonk11]

Much prefer Steve’s version! 🎸🤔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@geftiler2112]

@@squonk11 Hackett didnt play on the Duke album.

[@squonk11]

@@geftiler2112 you didn’t quite get my subtle sarcasm.

[@joseph-ow1hf]

This seems like a very fitting song......

[@budiwibowo5852]

Surprised duchess played again since Abacab Tour 81 ❤️

[@RezaPratamaR]

thanks

[@Aldorlea]

GOATs

[@Countryworld1523]

Me encanta Phill Collins desde siempre,

[@sikkies]

Killer song, great they played it live again! But for my car sing along i prefer to play the album version ;-)

[@XanAxDdu]

i'd prefer some soundboard bootleg like lyceum 1980 but what comment is that ....

[@SWright1978]

I can’t believe they didn’t make a proper recording (audio and video) of this, especially in light of what was lost (or rather never captured) at the mini-reunion they did with Peter Gabriel to bail out WOMAD.

[@RoseAngellight]

My song!

[@KaraMeier-o7r]

Mixed emotions seeing this. Duchess is one of my favorite Genesis songs. I listen to it daily and have all the Genesis tour DVDs so I know the power and emotions Phil gave to the songs. I love the opening here with the lights. Very mesmerizing. However, I hate seeing Phil in such awful shape I hate more hearing his voice and him forgetting the words. I realize we all get old. I am aging too. However, I realize there are things I can’t do anymore and don’t. The words of this song are painfully ironic and I wish Genesis had known when to step out of the light. I think they should have hung up the shoes after 2007 tour. I prefer to remember Phil as he was. He said many times that he never practiced vocally to keep his voice up, that Genesis rehearsals were his practice. Perhaps if he’d kept his voice in shape, he could still sing. Sting, Gino Vannelli, even Peter Gabriel are all the same age and they can still sing beautifully. I wonder how different these concerts would have been if Phil’s voice was better. We’ll never know.

[@strothermartin5368]

Why did they stopped doing this song years later Why?

[@joseluizneto4601]

Quem diria, Phil terminou como aquele velhinho devasso de The Musical Box. Touch me Now!

[@MrKennyanders]

Phil once said if all they had to do was play without a million interviews and music videos he could do it easily

[@genesisreunion2020]

Bravo Mike I sharing you on Facebook adresse youtube vor visualizations

[@carlosdanger6129]

I didn't realize how much Phil deteriorated.. it's too painful to watch..

[@TheVickersDoorter]

Yep, it's really not great. It's like asking Usain Bolt to run 100 metres in under 10 seconds when he's 70.

[@richardbradley1532]

One of my favourite Genesis songs and very poignant.

[@easyabc1404]

We can see a digital camera on the left. Maybe they are shooting the DVD already. Won't attend any of those concerts. Will pick the DVD.

[@Danlaw83]

For the screens

[@easyabc1404]

@@Danlaw83 Yes i just noticed it on other videos from other users. It's the interior cameras for the screens it seems. Usually those cameras are at the end of the arena near the mixing console.

[@Danlaw83]

@@easyabc1404 I’ll just say, “sure.”

[@easyabc1404]

@@Danlaw83 I was wrong. But like i said, those interior cameras usually are at the end of the arena and manipulated by human beings. When you see two digital cameras on a rail like it's the case here, you jump to the conclusion that they are filming the DVD. Ayway. LOL

[@JamesSmith-qy3eu]

I very much doubt they will be filming for a DVD release this early on in the tour.

[@w.w.7148]

2:04 Son missed his start. See the look of Tony.

[@hpatss4966]

They usually wait that long for when tony starts. Sounded fine to me

[@Heypockeyway]

That's why I love live music.

[@imjustsomeguy72]

Eh, I don't think so. It's supposed to blend from the Linn to real drums anyway. He hit is fill properly, so sounds fine to me.

[@hpatss4966]

@@imjustsomeguy72 I wouldn’t even say that, I would say he nailed it there’s just natural reverb

[@imjustsomeguy72]

@@hpatss4966 yeah, have to say Nic has exceeded expectations. He has the chops from his actual band, he hasn't put a foot wrong. Wish we could have seen him and Phil play together, that would be something.

[@bellsystem_1877]

omggggggggggggggg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@winstonschwarz1636]

I saw this guy in the pub last night. They had to get him a taxi...

[@sophieschollsreinkarnation5078]

I don't understand why they didn't play Duke's Travels instead ...

[@XanAxDdu]

because this is the best song from Duke

[@XanAxDdu]

because this is the best song from Duke

[@sophieschollsreinkarnation5078]

@@XanAxDdu the most popular one is "Misunderstanding"

[@XanAxDdu]

@@sophieschollsreinkarnation5078 i suppose turn it on before of misunderstanding

[@XanAxDdu]

@@sophieschollsreinkarnation5078 the most popular one however is often not the best one you cannot play the best on radio stations they have to pass advices about what we need to buy.....

[@mariaschatz9141]

He hasn't sang Genesis songs since 2007. He sounds better than any of the twits out now. Mick Jagger sounded like crap when he sang Start Me Up live no matter what year he sang it. Only sang it ok on the orginal video and on Tattoo You album. Leave Phil alone,if he didn't he could do it,he would quit the tour like Neil Diamond did when he was diagnosed with Parkinsons

[@cungar1001]

Seriously he can’t even fully open his mouth. He sounds awful.

[@ericpaine]

@@cungar1001 let’s hope the world wants to see/hear what you have to say when you’re at the end of your contribution to it.

[@amertexos]

Manche Dinge haben ein gnädiges Ende! Das Konzert leider nicht! So nett sich Phil bemüht, it‘s over.

[@jayarnbert6137]

and the sleep....and the odds

[@Lucy0809]

Who tested positive out of the band then? Xx

[@pech3617]

Mike

[@JohnnyTorontoEh]

They couldn't prop Phil up on a higher chair or a small stage to elevate him? He deserves that much. And where's Chester?

[@Berniewahlbrinck]

Looks like Chester doesn't feel too good either ...

[@geftiler2112]

They didnt ask him to do this tour.

[@strothermartin5368]

I think that surgery Phil had made him worse.

[@floepiejane]

Omg I'm so glad I didn't buy tickets.

[@Chrisdrumz]

These comments that are saying how great this is are in a way more sad than the actual performance.

[@joedecker3900]

Old and tired

[@cungar1001]

Especially the ones that say Phil sounds great. He can’t even fully open his mouth

[@garycannon9109]

They should end this humiliation and torture now. Sad.

[@floepiejane]

@@garycannon9109 Right?! They're even putting an album out. Uggggg

[@Chrisdrumz]

This is terrible. This shouldn't be happening. I won't be surprised if they pull the plug on this. Phil is doing this ALL for his son which is nice but jeez..... .

[@thedocak7532]

he might be sitting down and old but his spine has been broken for 10 years and he still wants to work. try this at 70 yourself.

[@Chrisdrumz]

@@thedocak7532 That's fine but if your body is broken to the point that you can't perform well and your causing even more damage to yourself(and potentially your legacy) you should bow out. Phil should be home. He should not be touring. I don't say any of this from any hate. I love Phil and Genesis but I'm not gonna pretend this is good.

[@thedocak7532]

@@Chrisdrumz it's his own body and he can do what he wants. his legacy belongs to him and the tour isn't getting a bad reception as you suggest. All his life he wanted to work, and it's the retirement that made him more ill. Just because you don't think he can perform doesn't mean he shouldn't. And he holds the crowds very well on these tours. In all honesty, yes it is sad. But as a fan, I like what Phil does and not giving up. I've seen him recently and he can very much perform for the crowd.

[@seanoneill4905]

Written by a true pisspot with no respect. You might as well surrender yourself to a dirt nap. If you live to 70 perspectives change.

[@Chrisdrumz]

@@seanoneill4905 Awwww.......

[@MizMite2002]

meanwhile, the steve hackett band aka the real genesis plays the classics in full.

[@imjustsomeguy72]

Well, Steve won't be playing Duchess. But you know, beauty of it all is you can see both. Or one. Or none. Go on. It's fun. :)

[@janhughes7786]

Silly comment.

[@cjguy7111]

Always goin to be 1 on about steve hackett...dont think he played to stadiums which these guys have filled since he left...just saying 🤔

[@harrynewiss4630]

Collins sounds awful. This was a bad idea.

[@hpatss4966]

In your opinion

[@harrynewiss4630]

@@hpatss4966 Indeed. I'm sure they thought differently or they wouldn't be there.

[@LeonFAG-fd4vk]

he sounds old and beaten up by life, however he is giving his best. If you do not like it thare is a live album called Three Sides Live you might like better.

[@olderbutnowiser6701]

I saw them on the following night. Sadly you are totally right 100%.

[@harrynewiss4630]

@@olderbutnowiser6701 It's tragic.

[@massimilianodebenedetto493]

Che tristezza

[@fullsentimental997]

No comment. Just and only for the money... So sad.

[@tommyk0101]

And new genesis fans like myself have the chance to see their favorite band perform live. It’s a farewell tour, they’re all about money.

[@fullsentimental997]

@@tommyk0101 Sorry, but I believe it's a disaster. There are some limits to be a fan. I won't pay for that. Phil Collins should stop, I feel sorry for him.

[@thedocak7532]

how is this all for money, phil isnt poor. he just wants to work. try this yourself at 70 with a broken back.

[@tommyk0101]

@@fullsentimental997 I already paid for it lol

[@marcusbellbass1375]

@@tommyk0101 this is perfect

[@michaelpolese3440]

I wonder how many keys they dropped so the cripple could attempt to sing.

[@Shadow31999]

Dont know. Maybe one day you can become a cripple and have people insult you online too

[@janhughes7786]

You are vile

[@dennismarsden8982]

As a wheelchair user myself and a Genesis fan I find your comment very offensive

[@peteryoung4016]

That is a really cruel and offensive comment.

[@Sam-ch9mn]

Does that comment make you feel better, you creep. If so, you need to take a good look in the mirror… then get some therapy.