Genesis - Please Don't Ask (Official Audio)

[@xaviergamper3281]

Very beautiful and sad song but written with the soul, Phil Collins felt very bad at that moment...

[@jawoody9745]

It's IMPOSSIBLE TO FORGET the line "we can remember when it was easy to say 'I love you.'"

[@SharonCross-ki4ou]

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard ❤

[@antonybaxendale4140]

I WOULDN'T EVER WANT TO EVER FEEL LIKE THE WAY PHIL COLLINS WAS 😢😭!!!!... WHEN HE WROTE THIS SONG 😔😪😪😪!!!!... THANK GOD 😇🙏🙏🙏!!!!... THAT YOUHAVE REGAINED THE RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR SON PHIL 😇🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏!!!!...

[@Reality_as_it_is]

Phil Collins wrote the song following his divorce. Words are so touching. Tears

[@o.portista]

Lyrics to this iconic track; 👑 Ooh please don't ask me how I feel, I feel fine Oh I cry a bit, I don't sleep too good, but I'm fine When can I see you? When can I touch you? Again and again I ask myself was I wrong? Oh but time's a healer, and heaven knows I've been strong Maybe we could try Maybe we would work this time Oh I can remember when it was easy to say I love you But things have changed since then, now I really can't say if I still do But I can try Cos I know the kids are well, yes you're a mother to the world Oh but I miss my boy I hope he's good as gold But enough of me, tell me how are you? You look good Oh you've lost some weight I can see, your hair looks nice, you look good Maybe we should try, don't say it! I know why But y'know, I can remember when it was easy to say I love you But things have changed since then, now I really can't say if I still do But I can try Cos I know the kids are well, yes you're a mother to the world But I miss my boy Oh I hope he's good as gold

[@o.portista]

A true one of a kind band. They'll never be anyone alike. Thank you for everything, and long live. Such an amazing legendary track and album. Wishing you guys all the best. Can't wait to just jam to pure Genesis on the 19th for my 20th birthday. Thank you legends for carrying my childhood and bringing us joy, every week, every day. 💙👑

[@critney_]

Agreed and have a great birthday 🥳!

[@o_portista26]

Happy Belated Birthday!

[@zevin_actionman]

Always glad to know there are even younger fans than I. And happy birthday! 🎂

[@o.portista]

@@critney_ Many thanks 💙

[@o.portista]

@@o_portista26 Thanks man 💙

[@awol2602]

One of the best songs in the Genesis songbook - and possibly the most heartfelt

[@krismurphy7711]

Phil's First Divorce Song. When I was going through my divorce, I found myself FEELING Phil's song MUCH differently. He really nails the black void of nothingness that process is at times.

[@jeanmichellelaurent]

This but instead a break-up, I know what Phil experienced is not half as intense as what happened to me, But I really relate to his painful desperation, I've said these exact things to myself sometimes, "It was easy to say I loved you" is one that hits me

[@russellmardling7156]

Beautiful but sad. Never tire of hearing this song.

[@charlieparker5678]

'Please Don’t Ask' is a touching love song written to a separated wife who regains custody of the couple’s child. Has the negative aspect of divorce ever been rendered in more intimate terms by a rock ’n’ roll group? I don’t think so.

[@javymontevideo]

a new Genesis started with this album.

[@SoundlabStudios63]

And it was AMAZING!

[@MarciaLealChannel]

Masterpiece! Wonderful Voices! I love you Genesis! ❤️🎼🎶

[@inglepropnoosegarm7801]

The album is epic, and great in every respect, and this is the best song on it.

[@Littlewing6was9]

I spent may an hour watching the disc and needle move with my headphones on. From being 7 to now over 40 years on I have to say, wholeheartedly... Genesis THANK YOU... I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU 🌼

[@LibraJohnny]

Phil revealed he was surprised that such a personal song was chosen by Genesis for "Duke". It sounds more Collins than Genesis, but it shows the band was open-minded.

[@ericdouville5633]

I eard that too. Maybe it was Mike and Tony's way to support their friend without having to tell him? Or simply they knew it was an amazing song

[@marcoantoniodesouza9915]

I think this song doesn't match the rest of the album. Phil Collins himself said that Please Don't Ask didn't sound as a Genesis song. In my opinion, this song would be better on a Phil Collins solo album. Evidence of Autumn, which was released as a single around the same time, would be great on Duke.

[@pooki903]

@@marcoantoniodesouza9915 EOA was never a single.

[@chriskozak7356]

​@@marcoantoniodesouza9915 Please Don't Ask sounds more genesis than Misunderstanding

[@ambadad]

@@pooki903 Correct, but it was the b-side to Misunderstanding in the UK. As for this song, I'd put it right up there with anything Phil wrote, either within the band or solo.

[@rk41gator]

Phil sings: "heaven knows I've been strong" and then the band answers in chorus: "ha, ha". Just a little Genesis sly humor sneaking in. Love it. "Maybe we could try.....Don't say it, cuz I know why!" What a delivery. Tears.

[@TCBees73]

The most beautiful ballad Phil composed. He poured his heart and soul into this song and you can feel the emotion through the lyrics and chord changes. This would not of been out of place on Face Value either which was originally intended.

[@stevenpotts3056]

I completely agree with you. This is the best ballad Phil ever wrote, hands down. Some of the later ballads (some, not all) can come across at times as a bit "schmaltzy" at times (both solo and with Genesis). This one does not, however; the song is completely and truly an introspective and representative product of the deep grief and most difficult time this gentleman was going through. As a caveat, however, I believe it was correctly placed on the Duke album, as the Face Value album (to me) had a completely different style, or feel, to it; perhaps it was due to the extensive use of electronically triggered drums, or at times, the harder-edged and heavier sound that it had (for example, compare the overall production and sound of this song versus In The Air Tonight, from Face Value), as this is a much more tender, delicate type of song, perfect with the acoustic drums and acoustic piano that was used on Duke (actually, this was the only track on the album with an acoustic piano; on all the other tracks Tony Banks used a Yamaha CS-80 electric grand). Of course, both of the albums I am discussing had different producers, which makes a big difference as well, with Duke being produced by Dave Hentschel (I preferred the albums he produced) and Face Value by Hugh Padgham (I also like the albums he produced, I just happen to prefer the style of the earlier albums). Hentschel was more from the world of Prog and Art Rock, while Padgham was definitely more from the world of New Wave, which I happen to like as well. They are just different, that's all.🙂

[@TCBees73]

@@stevenpotts3056 Hi Steven, thanks for your extensive info on this track. I must say I completely agree with you as you explained about the soft sound of this song being more suited to Duke. You know this track has some fantastic chord changes, all mainly minor seventh chords (I love the chord changes on the Bridge part before the Chorus I think it's a C#minor7 chord which hangs with a run down on the root bass notes). It really builds this song emotionally. Ah you mentioned the Yamaha CS 80 I adore that sound 'Guide Vocal' intro, 'Misunderstanding' too every song! absolute superb album from these guys. I love all the early prog stuff too and yes the producer is an essential part to the overall sound, you can definitely tell the difference between Duke and Face Value. Thanks again 👍🎹🥁🥁🎸😁

[@stevenpotts3056]

You totally nailed it perfectly again, my friend!! You sound like a keyboard player yourself. I used to play keyboards when I was in college (at the time when this song was brand new - talk about dating myself!!). I too loved the CS-80 sound; I was fortunate enough to play one once back in the early '80's. Fabulous sound and expression it really had for an "electric grand," though it really was an amplified acoustic grand, since it used real hammers and strings like a Yamaha grand (unlike the steel tines and felt-tips that were employed on the old Wurlitzer and Fender Rhodes pianos). I believe you are correct in the C#minor7 chord ("maybe we could try, maybe it would work this time"). I always loved using a strong emotional chord such as that, with a corresponding descending chromatic root bass. I also loved the use of the maj7th and maj9th chords back in the 1970's. An absolutely perfect example of this is Joni Mitchell's "Help Me," from 1974. The entire chord structure and progression of that song is so beautiful, it's chilling!! The song just follows as gentle and smooth as a mountain stream. Thanks for the awesome comment on my comment!! Keep on rockin', my friend!!!@@TCBees73

[@TCBees73]

Hello again Steve, 👋 wow you play too great. Yes I play keyboards, guitar and drums. I think we are refering to the Yamaha CP 80 electric grand, the CS 8O is the synth that was very popular too as you know for the time. Ah the Wurlitzer e piano and the Fender Rhodes my fave electric pianos too. The Fender Rhodes phasing sound is my all time fave!! Back to Phil, another great song I like to play is 'Against All Odds' another as you undoubtedly know was written during the Face Value demo sessions, (a very haunting demo version too!) same with 'Please don't Ask' demo!! I like Phil's style of playing using many flat/sharp chords with different root notes. I have a broad taste in music, my fave keyboard players - Richard Tandy ELO, Benny Andersson ABBA, Tony Banks, Rick Wakeman so many! Guitar players - Gary Moore, Ritchie Blackmore, Peter Green, Clapton, Hendrix so many too! I love blues music and lately getting into jazz. I love diminished and augmented chords which Benny Andersson used extensively! I will check out Joni Mitchell. Sorry for the long comment, get carried away talking about music 🎵. Great to speak to someone on the same page, cheers my friend keep rockin too!! from Ant👍👍👍🎹🎸🥁🎤👋😁

[@TCBees73]

Update to my previous comment regarding 'Please don't ask' by Genesis, sorry the chord on the bridge part before the chorus is a Eb6 chord with chromatic root notes. I got confused with that other chord!! 🎹😁

[@nancyeubanks6357]

All I ever wish for Phil is that he have a forever love.

[@TrebleForTheBass]

One of my favorite songs to play and sing. The chords are amazing and just confirm what musical geniuses Phil and the rest of the guys are

[@dennismoore9011]

Another beautiful Melody from the genius of Genesis! There is no doubt that this came from the heart of Phil! But as always, beautiful accompaniment, Tony and Mike! I know I speak for all of us. We love and miss you guys!

[@WH6058]

Your lupins or your life, eh?

[@wagnerribeirodesantana1651]

Beautiful song, very personal and moving!🎹🎶❤️

[@hendrikm9204]

Beautiful song...a masterpiece....greatest band ever...

[@massimorosin9324]

Splendida canzone, bellissimo disco, MERAVIGLIOSI GENESIS. Grazie per tutto quello che avete fatto per noi! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@baltazaramadeudossantostor9448]

I really love all songs of genesis ❤ and I understand the feelings of Phil Collins of this song

[@johndyslin798]

Duke was my introduction to Genesis. My senior year in high school. Then came Abacab and a friend introduced me to A Trick of the Tail and Wind and Wuthering, then the Genesis album came out. It sinched Genesis being my favorite band and its remained that way for 40 years

[@heliomerheb]

Linda está música do Phil. Passava pela separação e escreveu várias músicas pra amada reconciliar.

[@ewawitkowska9736]

I have no words to describe the beauty of the performance in terms of singing and music that's what these Genesis masters do ,thank you Genesis ❤❤❤

[@Harry-ck4cz]

Sad songs are the best for ever

[@melissahowells]

I almost believe Phil is singing to me. I was going through an excruciating break up with my first love my face still tweaks when I listen to the lyrics. Timeless song and so very relatable. And I don’t have to even try. This song has my heart

[@johnnyenglish9622]

Song can help through a bad breakup. I loved a woman in the far east but she hurt me. But the bottom line is you'll never get another band like Genesis who can move us emotionally like this.

[@realitylime4896]

I’m right there now my friend. 14 years gone. Thankful to have songs like this to make it tolerable.

[@vincenzoamoretti3565]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@critney_]

🎹😎🎶Tony Banks rocks! 🎶 😎 🎹 Today - I feel like listening to Tony's "Charm"

[@alejandrocaloia1425]

No se puede explicar en palabras la emoción que supieron transmitir ésta increíble banda..!!! Muchísimas gracias ❤️🇦🇷

[@TheBennie102103]

Oh I can remember when it was easy to say I love you, but things have changed since then, now I really can't say if I still do 💔

[@paulrooney5831]

❤ it gets me every time having been divorced.. only if my x .nows the power of music.. long live genesis

[@patriciadenis8767]

Chanson super triste et très belle en même temps. La Voix de Phil est sublime. TOUS les albums de Genesis (et de Phil solo) sont des chefs-d'oeuvres, à écouter sans modération. La Perfection. Grâce à Phil, Genesis a connu ce succès mondial qui perdure encore en 2022. Merci Genesis, merci Phil, pour tout le bonheur qui vous nous avez donné et donnez encore à jour. Vous êtes les meilleurs, surtout prenez bien soin de vous, on vous aime pour l'éternité.

[@anne-mariebridoux8456]

Salut,je confirme,cette balade est un peu tristounette,chanson plus personnelle de Phil Collins...sa voix -émotion est tellement belle,si prenante que j’en ai des frissons à chaque fois...QUEL TALENT ! AH...GENESIS...👍🤩😘✌👋❣🇧🇪

[@davidbrugman2171]

Iv been into them since they first came out way back in the late 60s. What a inspiring great unique group. I'm the same age as Phil. Turning 71 tomorrow April 16th. Bless you boys

[@jtlampsu2]

Happy Birthday for tomorrow!

[@anne-mariebridoux8456]

Heureux anniversaire 🎂 Que tout aille bien,passe une excellente journée ! 👍🤗❣🇧🇪

[@keithjones7390]

Happy Birthday for tomorrow, I'm a two whole months younger than you, 71 on June 16th! I've been listening to this great band since the early 70's, and enjoying their music just as much now as l did then. In fact I'm enjoying music from that era more than ever, probably because l appreciate now how much better it is compared with today's stuff.

[@brittaniereynolds2180]

Happy Soon To Be Birthday 🎊😄😄😄🫂🎂🎁🎊!!

[@elenabarrios9396]

The best singer love ❤️ his voice thank you forever my favorite 🤩

[@elizandraaparecidamarcon9804]

Genesis simplesmente a melhor banda do mundo!

[@jeff-bg2fn]

Yes !

[@SusanLee-z6n]

Oh yesssssssssssssss

[@srb-ef3zs]

Puts me in a very sad mood.

[@WintersWar]

Funny how some of the most ardent stalwart fans bemoaned this one, but who can't relate to unrequited love or a heartbreak? This is across the board, baby.

[@31Alden]

It certainly is, Patrick.

[@3rdjackzmule645]

Wow, this is such a powerful song. I have gone through this myself....LOVE It! I am still healing. Thank ya'll for this...you are a wonderful master at putting out great songs, and have been a great fan for a long time. Have never been to your concerts, but have bought your music and always ❤ to hear your music on the radio or sites like this. Thank you for your love of music and bringing it to all of us!!!

[@nathalieyvonnet7152]

Magnifique ❤

[@ElisaRomodevivar]

Esta canción siempre la escuchaba con mi papá en las tardes de domingo era algo muy lindo que compartíamos ahora el ya sé en el cielo y yo la pongo cada domingo como una especie de tributo :

[@ribble702]

It feels like this song was written for me at this moment. I can relate to every word of it. And it sucks. Can’t listen to it without sharing a tear. But I trust it will get better in time.

[@chantalgaspar987]

Introduction en douceur fait encore rêver merci 🇧🇪❤️ indémodable inimitable ❤️

[@TheReaperMan275]

"Duke's Travels / Duke's End" is next! One last brilliant flash of Prog before the Top 40 years.

[@keithjones7390]

Couldn't have put it better myself, Duke's Travels and Duke's End are definitely the highlights of the album.

[@kcwilcox1]

Best song on the album, but all are great

[@alessandrocurci3389]

Quanti brividi ogni volta che lo ascolto,lacrime emozioni 🙏

[@SB-it8mj]

Anch'io...🥹💔

[@blairmonster]

I love this guy!

[@clannad99germany70]

Beside the Beatles and the Bee Gees, IDK another band who wrote and had so much great songs in number. Outstanding, I never heard this song before, also "Entangled", and I know Genesis since 1971 !!! The Knife. Awesome !!

[@beverlykrebs4372]

One of my fav Genesis songs! But then, I love them all. Phil, you know I love ya!;Still can't get over seeing you & the lads in Charlotte, NC in November. I will treasure that experience for the rest of my life! 💜

[@StevejBrown-w1b]

Great song

[@MDS_R4]

Great song.

[@Greg-y6s]

..... beautiful......

[@YungaPori]

Alright Phil u will always be singing and playing the piano and drums yeah buddy's I'm a big fan. From San antonio tx yes. Don't stop playing your instruments and singing 🎶 .keep going d For us...ps God bless you and family..

[@Olegzyan]

Great song from the great album! I think Duke was their last truly prog album!

[@optimus163]

Another Bass Lesson from Mike Rutherford !

[@IsaacWale2004]

Love this song.

[@johndyslin798]

Great song from a great album. Tony Banks often says this is his favorite album. This, Trick of the Tail, Wind and Wuthering it can be any of them depending on the day.

[@ericdouville5633]

Always thought this album is in the top 3 of their studio work. And when the mother of my kids and I decided to move on after 20 years together, this song took a special place in my ❤️. This is what's special about Genesis, each song will someday have a special meaning. First kiss on Hold on my Heart, getting older thinking of Ripples, and one I will probably listen to Fading Light in a new way....

[@danielrodriguez-uw8gl]

Que hermoso tema! Que lejos que a quedado 1980! A 42 años de distancia... tengo 62...

[@MrYougoo]

Such a good heartfelt ballad. One of my Top 10 favorite Genesis songs. Very relatable.

[@AlanWarner-c8p]

Although this is written by Phil I think it still has the genesis edge to it on record. If it had made Face Value it would have sounded different but still brilliant.....

[@beatrizbertolozzi9820]

Wonderful!!!!!!!

[@АлександрСтафиевских-с5д]

Genesis super good luck. Благодарю вас за исполнение прекрасной композиции.

[@ignaciofidanza.3ro1ra.es39]

I LOVE GÉNESIS 🖤🇦🇷🖤

[@debbiepilarsky9535]

Awesome music and lyrics Phil sings with ❤️ felt feelings genesis brilliantly done 🎶🎵🎶🎤💿💯💟

[@jonathangodbout6645]

The song that got me into Genesis when I was a ten year old in 1980

[@mariacarolina_9]

How nice song !!!! Congrats 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💯🙏🏻👌

[@michaelpatrickhamilton3384]

Great song I wish Phil Collins well 🙏 for you the best singers and great drummer 👍🎵

[@anne-mariebridoux8456]

Salut,ouah...superbe chanson de Genesis : jolie balade,beaucoup de tendresse et de douceur...avec toujours le talent exceptionnel des musiciens et la magnifique voix-émotion de Phil Collins ! Un vrai régal,à savourer encore et encore ! MERCI GENESIS POUR CES BONS MOMENTS...ANNE-MARIE ✌👋🇧🇪

[@chantalgaspar987]

Le pouce me doute que c est vous ouh la la j était déjà ds une tristesse avant d écouté ça n arrangé rien bne soirée a vous Chantal

[@anne-mariebridoux8456]

Ccou,je confirme,cette balade est un peu tristounette,chanson plus personnelle de PHIL Collins mais restons positifs ! C'est une ancienne assistante sociale qui parle...ha ha 😀 je te souhaite ainsi qu'à ta famille un bon week-end de pâques bien ensoleillé et plein d’œufs en chocolat 🍫 😘👋🇧🇪

[@chantalgaspar987]

Ancienne ergothérapeute j ai plus de famille j ai une fille que je vois plus depuis 4 ans mais l espoir fait vivre merci bonne fête à vous ❤️

[@anne-mariebridoux8456]

@@chantalgaspar987chère chantal,ce n’est pas ,par manque de respect mais j’ai décidé de tutoyer les utilisateurs car je trouve ça plus cool ! Garde espoir,l’avenir nous réserve parfois des surprises...bon courage ! Bonne soirée !

[@chantalgaspar987]

@@anne-mariebridoux8456 y a pas de soucis moi j avait l habitude tutoyer pas de soucis du tout

[@mariacarolina_9]

What a beautiful song. Really fabulous. Thank you for sharing with us🙏🏻🌷💯

[@wendylynn7117]

Absolutely amazing love this so incredible thanku so much love and God bless always x

[@giulio83212]

A real Phil's masterpiece in Ab

[@catharina4108]

Best Song❤

[@jwp10001]

One of the best Genesis songs from any era and unfortunately the product of phils broken heart. Doesn’t get much better......

[@gillesmasson4031]

yes

[@SB-it8mj]

Best Song ever❤❤️‍🩹

[@tymartin0505]

UNDERATED

[@marlenesiqueira1271]

Eterna Genesis e Phil Collins 🎵❤

[@wadeboyful]

Nice 👍

[@MarcoAntonio-ee7oj]

Amo tanto esse disco. Essa linha de baixo me quebra no meio de tanta emoção!

[@onkelmichel2254]

❤

[@massimobigoni9647]

I AM fan Genesis first era... But DUKE Like me too came LP 😎

[@marconoronhavocal]

Comprei esse álbum a uma semana, importado UK

[@sproutyDP]

Like these lyrics - but enough of me . . . you look good . . . great song.

[@denisehedden5108]

🥀Beautiful sad love song brilliant so natural of what many people go through in life. It's to bad to not fix a relationship between two lover. Amazing Song I love it🥀☝️

[@luziafetzer9176]

Great ✨🍀✨🍀👍

[@a.g.4268]

Qué canción más fabulosa. Phil Collins se luce, pero hay que decir que el conocimiento y amplitud musical de Banks es genial. Y no escuché otra banda en donde el bajo "llenara " el ambiente de la manera en que lo toca Mike Rutherford.

[@PaoloCogoni]

❤❤

[@williamcross8894]

(C) 1980 Atlantic Records LLC. An Atlantic Music Group. All rights reserved.

[@kathidarling9004]

❤️🌹❤️

[@yphoenix9077]

A truly incredible song. Unfortunately the 'updated' mixes are trash. Search out the originals for the true passion of the song.

[@zupdogg1760]

wow, less than 400 likes? That's criminal

[@samuellow7812]

👍🤟👍👍

[@stevegasparutti8341]

Balled with a good bit of prog musicianship. When these guys reached the peak minus Gabriel. It did not get any better after this unit Hello I must Be Going.

[@turnerthemanc]

you know what, I fuckin hated this song when I bought this album in 1980. I was 17 and how dare my band sell out, singing sloppy love songs. I wanted synths and solos and rock songs about Elves living in wooded glades. I'm 61 now and this genuinely is the first time I heard this in 44 years. What a beautifully crafted song and what heartfelt lyrics. Its quite something.

[@marciagasparvieira9593]

UAUUIUUU SHOWWW TOPPP LINDAS MÚSICAS 🎼🎵✨🎼🎵🎶🎼🎵🎶🎼🎵✨👏👏👏👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👌👌❤