PERFECT PERFORMANCE! | FIRST TIME HEARING Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight Live REACTION

[@c3mi979]

Don't just sing in front of thousands of people. Walk the stage over to, and up, the stairway perfectly in time. Then make your way over to a drum kit, just in time to sit down and play the most iconic drop of all time, while still singing. No biggie. Just LEGENDARY!!!

[@marybrant9586]

Exactly 💯

[@beverlyrutherford1833]

Oh yes for sure & I am a few days of being 80

[@kriashun]

Yesssss

[@temims]

....."Trained Professional".....

[@agoodday4pi]

For us.... it's legendary!! For Phil... It's Tuesday

[@jeffe4297]

No matter how many times I've watched this concert clip, I'm still anxious that he won't make it to the drum kit in time.

[@jillmayer9501]

Same!!

[@kbbeers4274]

🤣🤣🤣 Right??!!

[@christinec1928]

I know. I hold my breath every time.

[@sweetlittleroselle972]

Me too!!!

[@SC-gp7kt]

Sameeee!!!

[@philiponeill6903]

Possibly the best live version of a song ever recorded.

[@bobbiehofer4924]

I really agree!

[@lilnocare]

nah bro comfortably numb pulse exists

[@m-arky66]

... and possibly the most recognisable four seconds of drum beats ever!

[@Scottie_S]

@@lilnocare Let's just say that both these songs are in a class all of their own?

[@shitloveaduck]

Phil is awesome live!! 😮😮

[@ConfidencePT]

It's so sad that Phill Collins is unable to perform any longer. But he's given us Awesome music!

[@catlady443]

Age eventually gets everyone

[@michaelhamerin3814]

​@@catlady443He suffered nerve damage in his hands from all the years of playing.

[@ninajones1175]

Though we suffer from the loss of his ability, time marches in for us all. It must kill him to not be able to perform. Thanks for ALL the music Phil!

[@beverlykrebs4372]

I was so happy I got to go see Genesis in their final tour. Cried the whole time. I saw Genesis live in the 1980's, & have been in love with their music + Phil's solo stuff ever since. He has also been in 2 movies (that I know of) & he is an awesome actor as well. One movie is called Buster, & my favorite one is Fraud. You can watch them free on either KZbin or on Roku. I'll just say that the actor who plays Elrond in The Lord of the Rings is also in it. He was so young back then I didn't even recognize him! Lol! Everyone else in these comments have been thorough suggesting songs from Phil, so I'll just tell you thanks for doing this one & I look forward to other amazing songs by this legend. He did a duet with Philip Baily in the 80's called Easy Lover. It was released by Philip Baily. The music video is really creative!!! Y'all have a Happy Easter & a great weekend! 💜

[@raisa_cherry35]

Unfortunate but true 😢😢😢

[@GaryV29]

Phil Collins doesn't lip sync. Just flawless singing is all.

[@tristramhurd5879]

It was in the b red st season of Miami Vice ever!!!

[@SurpriseMeJT]

Went to his concert a few years ago when he was/is somewhat of a cripple. He sounded awesome NOT lipsyncing. Yes, there was some degradation, but overall I was super impressed.

[@ninabobina2006]

Amen

[@CASNY4METAL]

hahah

[@tracy4290]

And there are differences from the studio version, just a few different enunciations and tiny bits of timing.

[@javajen19]

He's not lip syncing, he's JUST THAT GOOD.

[@MyKeeP81]

Incredible

[@spicyhot2552]

YEP!

[@glowimagery634]

he is lip syncing when he plays the drums. Not even Usain Bolt has that lung capacity to hit the drums with 70% maximum force and hold the notes perfectly. Don't be fooled

[@uncle4996]

​@@glowimagery634thats is not lip sync in genesis he did singing parts while playing drums

[@lockandloadlikehell]

​​​​​@@glowimagery634you mean James Harrison-- if you think sprinters have a bigger lung capacity than brutally strong/powerful/massive- and fast- athletes, Ive got news for you Take a guess how much lung capacity comes into play at the Combine during max reps x225 on bench.

[@lebronjames5601]

My mom was there in France watching this unbelievable concert. She said that at first they couldn’t see the drum set, but when he started approaching the drums came up. People went mental.

[@devinpelech]

That’s so cool. One thing I gotta know, when in the concert was this song? It definitely feels like a last song, or even an encore for the whole concert.

[@betooo331]

Same

[@bluelotus3750]

​@@devinpelech It was apparently the first song after the intermission and approx and hour and 18 mins into the full concert. And these guys didn't lip sync.

[@allateup2]

Wow lucky lady..omg. to actually be there and see and hear it,amazing..

[@dklabratful]

It’s one of my favourite moments in this. When the audience start to anticipate the drums.

[@ketorising81]

He’s not only goated as a singer / drummer, but he’s one of only 3 musical performers ever to sell 100 million albums with a group ( Genesis ) as well as 100 million albums as a solo artist. Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney are the other two.

[@gmoney8585]

Possibly Beyonce now

[@lulatorrey6360]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤😮😮😮😮😮😮❤

[@TammyBeth1015]

Whoever came up with the idea of having him on his feet up until that drum crash and he just sits down and immediately bangs it out - that's audio-visual GENIUS

[@aitornavarro6597]

Probably himself.

[@bartdrennon1764]

This was a great video production.

[@justgrayyy105]

Phil Himself

[@Mainecoonlady.]

It’s not lip syncing…. It’s called talent. Few current performers have REAL talent. I feel really bad that you missed growing up with true artists. But love sharing them with you now! ❤️

[@HollyWood6969100]

Exactly!

[@vegasbaby3669]

Facts Facts Facts Facts

[@brittanygidley1291]

I hate when people assume that, like tf they aren’t from today where it’s just lip singing or auto tune

[@CollaredDom]

There's definitely something to be said for 80s (and prior) musicians.

[@beverlydickerson7141]

SO, SO, VERY TRUE !!!!!!!

[@kerrihennebury7616]

No lip synching. Just so damn talented. He comes from a time without auto tune.

[@huunle]

My wife and I had the honour of attending his concert a year ago. I can tell you he still sing like how does back then. Sadly, because of his back problems he doesn’t play the drums anymore. That honour was passed down to his son.

[@milcaerasmus7135]

Phil Collins can regretfully not drum anymore due to his health condition. He will always be one of the most incredible artist ever! Love him!

[@abbeschneider88]

But his son is now his drummer. That’s kind of beautiful. 💜

[@cjturner370]

His Son Has His Back Amen 🙏

[@scottfeuerhammer3595]

Yes, I was thinking the same thing. Thanks for telling the audience.

[@georgemaster4225]

@@cjturner370 A chip off the old block! Following in dad's footsteps.

[@samkuhn1010]

My oldest daughter and I saw Phil Collins in Denver in 2019 and it was an awesome concert. Seeing Phil Collins was one of my bucket list concerts and he didn’t disappoint.

[@julieharden2433]

I will never not think about Miami Vice when I hear this song.

[@carrillowu2006]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5KwdK2In5iGr8k

[@denniswheeler4639]

True

[@lonaburgess7724]

That makes me glad I never watched Miami Vice. 😄

[@npkrn6764]

@@lonaburgess7724 Huh? 🤔 Why?

[@CollaredDom]

Iona might be one of the down-voters. They exist, sadly.

[@donnabearden5017]

No, No, he's NOT lip synching !!! He's just that amazing !!! I love him !!

[@TheRepublican777]

Phil Collins,Steve Perry sound just like their recordings when they sing live maybe even better

[@mset510]

When Phil was in the studio recording this masterpiece, he didn't like the way the drums sounded on the recording. So his engineers and him together came up with "gated reverb". A new way of recording drums. It's now the industry standard, thanks to THIS SONG

[@RobertKekuna]

The gated reverb was "discovered" during the recording of Peter Gabriel's third album in 1980. It was a happy accident where Gabriel did something during recording and Collins, who was drumming, made a huge sound. They put that drum sound on the song "Intruder" on the album. This is why Collins knew this sound existed, and he put it in this song. Phil's "Face Value" album was released the next year, I believe.

[@christinerobinson9372]

Do you remember it was first released without drums? I have searched for it and can't find it.

[@RobertKekuna]

@@christinerobinson9372 I don't think it was ever released without drums. Collins played a recording without drums to Ahmet Ertugun, the head of Atlantic Records at the time. He told Phil to put some kind of percussion from the beginning. Phil told him that the drums come in at about 3 minutes, but Ertugun told him that record buyers won't know that and will lose interest before the big drum moment arrives. Of course he was right and the rest is history.

[@frankhernandez4512]

MJ dirty Diana

[@carlosvasquezvasquez2845]

I Know but he Played anyway 🤣👍✌️👌🙏🏅

[@kayduplin4940]

Genesis is touring again with Phil. He can't play the drums anymore, but his son is the drummer on tour. His son is amazing!!

[@andreaforro7904]

How can he even walk to the stage? I saw a clip of him in London very recently and he needed a lot of assistance. Agree, you have to listen to him with Genesis.

[@ericbogerd5306]

Amazing, right? I never thought I'd get to check Genesis off my concert bucket list, but fingers crossed that nothing else happens before then I'll get to see them at Little Caesar's Arena in Detroit at the end of November. Combined with an amazing concert I saw at MSG with both Sting and Peter Gabriel it's the closest I'll ever get to seeing the full 'The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway' lineup. I can't wait!

[@louisesampson5976]

Wow

[@jillmq8564]

@@andreaforro7904 We saw him pre covid in NZ and he sat the whole show with his son on the drums. Great show.

[@tonyarenee531]

​@@andreaforro7904 He had a bad back injury years ago and its getting worse he has no feeling in one of his legs and too with his hands one of them is partially numb but he's doing it has to be in a wheelchair but performs sitting down

[@jackiefloyd8003]

He’s not lip syncing; he is just a very gifted singer/musician.. In The Air Tonight and other Phil Collins songs were heavily featured in the 1980’s tv series Miami Vice. One More Night is a must for any Phil Collins fan; amazing. You both will love it.

[@norcalplanner776]

You can tell it's live in part by vocal elements such as the pop on the end of the word "keep"

[@janleonard3101]

@@norcalplanner776 There are a lot of little variations he does. Musicians are really good at that whereas singers who only sing often don't know enough to be able to switch things up.

[@michaelharvey1197]

In which he played a role. . "Wanker" was one of his lines.

[@jackiefloyd8003]

@@michaelharvey1197 I remember that.

[@davidovercast6159]

He is great but not the GOAT, Levon Helms from The Band, is widely considered by everyone in music as the GOAT of singing drummers. One of the best examples of this is in this live recording from "The Last Waltz" featuring The Staple Singers. Here's a link, check it out, you'll both love it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/inS2q39rYriDfq8

[@CherylStephens-ww8pv]

The way Amber’s face lights up when she sees the drums…joyful!

[@beaux2585]

The bassist with the long white beard playing on stage with him is Leland Sklar, one of the most recognizable maestros of his instrument. He has contributed to over 2,000 albums as a session musician and toured with Collins and several big name bands.

[@Rebecca_English]

The amount of concentration it takes to sing and play the drums is mind blowing. And yet, Phil Collins makes it look so easy. He just closes his eyes and the music pours out of him!

[@carlosvasquezvasquez2845]

Bless You accept this HUMBLE EMOJI 🌟🌹😉

[@tristramhurd5879]

Phil never lips synchs...he is fire!

[@tristramhurd5879]

He considers lip synching an insult

[@Rudromukherjeenerv]

Muscle memory

[@measl]

*I noted that myself. The only other performer I have ever seen do this was Karen Carpenter (another amazing voice). It's damn near impossible according to several of my more musical friends, so it's just one more of a long list of reasons to be really impressed by Phil Collins!*

[@katt5159]

Mr. Collins has a dislocated vertebrae in his neck from when he was playing with Genesis (he even came out sometimes in a wheelchair). Itwas incredibly painful for him to drum by this point, so to do that iconic drop? But he did it even though he had sometimes taped the drumsticks to his hands to keep holding them... Because yes, he's one of the very few drummers who also sings, and he's so badass at it. It's like the gift from god for all of us. He's since had spine surgery for it, but all the spine screws and stuff left him with a foot that goes numb all the time so he can't use his feet to drum anymore and he can barely stand up for a long concert. And he still powered on for so long with those injuries, it's incredible.

[@NicholasSadlier]

And he goes on tour with Genesis next month

[@gordonhardwick9552]

Lucky fans who get to go

[@tombanaski3251]

@@gordonhardwick9552 I have tickets for the 11/15 show in Chicago, plus a second pair I am trying to sell (wife and I bought them at the same time and we using hers as they are better). He is in Chicago 11/15-16 with Genesis and I expect it will be his last tour.

[@gordonhardwick9552]

I live in calgary Alberta Canada but thank you

[@luisdiaz3887]

Sad to know about this.

[@robcarrol]

Never been into Phil Collins, but that was a breathtaking performance 🤯

[@barbaraschuld8206]

Find "A trick of the tail" I think you'll love it! 😉

[@paulthompson6873]

They don’t make em like Phil anymore. Immense talent.

[@corchem]

Here is a gig most folks don't know about: Phil Collins in the jazz fusion band Brand X kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYDUenaals5gftU

[@shapeach]

The song was the back drop from the infamous Sex on the Train scene in Risky Business. Tom Cruise Rebecca De mornay.

[@patrickq7489]

Highly underrated drummer

[@OronOfMontreal]

@@patrickq7489 Phil Collins is universally acknowledged as one of the greatest drummers in both Rock and Jazz. He is the exact opposite of an underrated drummer, even by people who do not like his music. Please look up the dictionary definition of the word "underrated".

[@n5iln]

His son is actually doing a good job of following in his footsteps.

[@coryevon6482]

I love the way Amber always looks like she is just soaking it all in.

[@Bloomster1836]

There was no such thing as auto tune, the artist had to be able to bring it. Its called practice and talent. There was no bs back then.

[@scorpiewhichypants9377]

Very true. My first ever live performance was a grammar school graduation gift (13 yrs old). It was the Supreme's just after Diana Ross went solo. Dad whispered to me, don't be upset if they don't sound like the recording or on the radio. At the opening note, I just turned to him and said you got that wrong. They were better than studio. LOL

[@almosthuman4457]

there absolutely was auto tune when this came out, he was using auto tune and a vocoder for the original recording. the difference is he used it as an effect to highlight certain notes not to tune the whole song.

[@almosthuman4457]

fun fact Phil Collins and his recording engineer accidentally invented "gated reverb" on this album. the fat drum sound of the 80's

[@justsignmeup911]

Back then in 2004? There is a backing track that he's singing along to.

[@larrymartinez7890]

And integrity

[@jeannettestachecki823]

Miami Vice is where I first heard this Song. His performance of this song at this concert on this particular night is a once in an life time performance. His Voice.. His Facial Expression...His Slow Walk to the drums and Everytime he sings "O Lord" is perfect! We are so fortunate to be able to see and listen this performance anytime we want to. Great Reaction Guys and Thank You for sharing it with us.

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

Yep, first episode, it blew my mind, I was 15

[@TheDivayenta]

You can really see his acting chops too!

[@aquariumlife2929]

I loved in miami vice like anywhere else but was first majorly known for 'Risky Business' with Tom cruise in early 80s

[@kimcutts6153]

Phil collins certainly does NOT lip sync. 😳 That is all talent.

[@letitiarangel9550]

He always sings point on!! No lip syncing ever.💖💖😇

[@marysayre7142]

I was in absolute awe when I saw him live. He is absolutely incredible. He played for over 3 hours. No opening acts.

[@amishgirl1000]

Phil’s got one of the best voices ever No lip syncing

[@lulatorrey6360]

❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮❤🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@kimcutts6153]

No lip syncing here Jay. Yer boy Phil can sing. He is one of the nicest guys in the business. Please listen to phil singing "against all odds" a beautiful song. Xxxxx

[@RicoBurghFan]

Talented artists can pull off live performances with no tricks.

[@CEP73]

Oh my favorite of all time = against all odds 😍

[@breebree9319]

one of my favorites for sure

[@elisehamilton7878]

Agreed 💯

[@myrevival4325]

If you noticed, the audience cheered before he reached the drums because they knew what was coming. You may know this, but he was the drummer for Genesis when Peter Gabriel was the lead singer. When Gabriel left the band and they tried out several new lead singers, there wasn’t one they were happy with. Someone in the band knew Phil could sing, so they said he should try out. That is how he became a lead singer. Years later he was asked, did he consider himself a drummer or a singer...he said drummer. People in this audience would have known of his drumming for Genesis, maybe seen him in concert as the drummer, so that is why people get excited to hear him play. Saw him live as the lead for Genesis, yes he sings this well.

[@mrsbeard1172]

Yes, and he was an amazing part of Genesis. Check them out

[@finagin7900]

So I love Phil Collins but my favorite artist is Eric Clapton. Little know fact (I think) I got to watch Eric Clapton live at his 24 Nights concert in England during the 90's and I remember watching Phil play drums for Eric Clapton in that concert and it was awesome.

[@kendlerj5357]

And Phil's son also plays the drums and went on tour with them in 2020 to do just that. :) Also, saw Genesis in concert, and went to Phil Collins' But Seriously Tour. "Another Day in Paradise" might be a good choice. But my favorite? "Mama". Still gives me chills.

[@madlenmuir5989]

I think he was way better singer than Peter Gabriel and plus drummer is was an added bonus.

[@technobrain1461]

@@finagin7900" I wish it would rain down"

[@sethraelthebard5459]

I love it how the audience starts going nuts in the seconds leading up to the big drum drop. It's one of the most recognizable bridges in all of musical history!

[@anthonyhaylock6655]

I love how they build the intensity and atmosphere to a crescendo

[@gaylegoodman9097]

Phil Collins wouldn’t lip sync. There are definitely places that sound different.

[@maxsparks5183]

Can’t hear the song without seeing Crockett and Tubbs flying along in a convertible in Miami Vice! Cool personified.

[@latonjagreen7042]

That's where I go in my minds eye EVERY TIME I hear this song

[@sallyhart3044]

Absolutely

[@tiffanytosh1569]

YES!

[@lisettegarvin5030]

One of the best television scenes ever!

[@leighannrobertson5497]

Omg I was just thinking that hahaha

[@DeniseNavyCrosby]

Phil did not lip sync! He's just a flawless performer, like Peter Gabriel. Just an amazing performer.

[@tracey1157]

Legend!! I'm soooo happy to see younger generations discover music I grew up with no matter the genre! ❤❤❤

[@mannygillis5789]

This man is a legend they don’t make them like this anymore. I watched him in concert 5 times in late 80’s amd 90’s this guy sounds better live than on radio. He is a true legend. One of the most humble human beings you will ever meet.

[@leroyrs]

"In the air tonight" is probably one of the most iconic songs of the 80s.

[@jeannieschmidt2217]

Against All Odds is another of his biggest hits. My personal fave. Also You Can't Hurry Love is another really fun - more upbeat song.

[@2869may]

Against All Odds is incredible...! Another Day In Paradise as well

[@SirStarGazer00]

You can't hurry love is best by Diana Ross and the supremes.

[@vincenthopwood1240]

For my wife and I, that is our song. The lyrics were the truth for both of us before we finally figured out who we were, worked things out between us, and decided to get married. It will be 25 years for us next March. 😁

[@piperhamlin8611]

Phil Collins is the GOAT drummer.

[@frankjuggaloheathen1035]

One does not simply refrain from aggressively air-drumming when the beat drops

[@channelneo7519]

It's a requirement.

[@amb2745]

Unfortunately, I ended up doing that in 1985. Phil Collins played both Live Aids from Wembley Stadium in London, and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. Phil took the Concorde to NYC, then took a helicopter to Philadelphia. He played In The AIr Tonight on piano. Just him, no backing band. When the drum solo part came up, dead silence. I'm like NOOOOOOO.....

[@radioqueenbee7008]

Resistance is futile.

[@laurin4405]

@@channelneo7519 Indeed

[@jinjerjunkie]

or tripping through a kids slide if your a deer...

[@arcenistpyro2220]

Phill and his band dont need autotune or lipsinc, there just that good.

[@patriciagrant4913]

I can't believe you asked if Phil Collins was "lip syncing" He does not need to do that. Also, it's incredibly difficult to play the drums and sing at the same time. This man is Iconic!! Luv you guys!! ☺️

[@gaylegoodman9097]

I learned how hard it was to sing and play drums is hard from a episode of the cartoon show “Arthur” which I watched with my daughter. She’s 24 now.

[@nevazegrati5543]

What always got me was how he could play those drums so energetically & hold strong w/ a stretching note from singing @ the same time. So fluid & talented!

[@SaintPhoenixx]

That's what amazes me about it. Like, singing that live (presumably at the end of the gig too) would be hard anyway, but now do it while swinging both arms in rhythym. People don't factor that in really, your body shape and posture etc affects your voice, singing while drumming is incredibly hard. Pick a song you know the words to and then try singing along perfectly while pretending to drum along at the same time. Even if you don't know how to drum, just think about how hard that would be to do both flawlessly.

[@jwall62]

There is no one that doesn't do the air drums anytime this song comes on

[@ryanjackson846]

Truth

[@vidiveniviciDCLXVI]

I just get on my real drums.

[@Stanley_A._Hunt]

Except those people who don't have arms. Just saying.

[@JaronActual]

I'm pretty sure it's required by law in some places. Cop: Can you tell me why your car drifted out of lane back there? You: Sorry, Officer, but "In the Air Tonight" was on the radio.

[@stevegeib9642]

Including Iron Mike Tyson

[@crazya3466]

He's a professional and doesn't lip sinc,that's how good he is. A remarkable performance by one the biggest selling music artist.. cA

[@chriso6719]

Phill Collins was in Genesis before going solo. Started as the drummer then took over lead vocals when Peter Gabriel left. And for female friday, check out the cover of this song by In This Moment.

[@timbillings6884]

👍

[@Nittany100]

Saw Genesis 2 times and Phil solo twice. Right up there with some of the best Ive seen including David Bowie & The Boss.

[@grahammccready2647]

and friday follows thuesday

[@Awaywrdson]

Real Artists don't need to "Fake it" !! It's about the music not the money !! Nothing beats a live performance !! 🤘

[@jckingsley]

The most cutting line in the song for me was always: "It's the first time, and the last time we ever met." Representing that moment when you finally see someone for who they always were and walk away. Oof... Brutal truth wrapped in a sick drop that culminates in an outpour of pure righteous indignation in the moment of triumph you get when you realize you never have to deal with that person again.

[@kryptotransit]

That's exactly what Phil was meaning in this song... it's about his divorce in the early 80s

[@novax4me]

Poetry. Sheer Effin' Poetry.

[@wanboo02]

Spot on mate

[@lindasmalley5864]

For me, it’s “ I remember don’t worry, how could I forget ….”

[@kyleknapp1985]

@@kryptotransit no it isn't. It's about a person who let someone else drown and didn't do anything

[@jamesclinesr2511]

The way he walks to the drums at the perfect time is amazing

[@WazigeLogica]

My dad met Phil Collins in an elevator once in a hotel in the 80's. There was some kinda story out about him at that time that my dad had read or heard on the news and he said something to him about it (don't remember what it was or what my dad said he said to him) and Phil Collins replied to him shrugging his shoulders like "Yeah well.. Shit happens" and just smiled. Seemed like a really cool person my dad said.. Well, that's my secondhand story about Phil Collins. Yes the build up and release on this song is pretty much unmatched for me too. Love it!

[@mothygryphon9111]

It is certainly one of, if not the most iconic drum fills when he comes in, in rock history. Another thing that gets overlooked in this song musically is that even with all of the drumming, there are no cymbal crashes at the end of the fills which makes it very unique and affects the overall feel of the song rhythmically.

[@daleclark2376]

In 1989, between solo albums and collaborations with his bandmates in Genesis, Phil averaged 4 plays an hour on national radio. If you listened to the radio for 15 minutes, you heard Phil Collins--that's strong.✌

[@davidsullivan5231]

I used to live in Chicago and my stepmom would listen to this station and I would call it the Phil Collins station. Yes I agree

[@jahrolo]

Don Henley from The Eagles would sit beside Phil on the throne of singing drummers ;)

[@frankmerris8821]

no don is number 1

[@michlkwitz]

Levon Helm from The Band would be on a throne a level higher.

[@kimhesketh2016]

Karen Carpenter would be way up there.

[@RayfordRaySiegel]

Deen Castronovo is up there, too.

[@tonyallen4265]

Yeah, but... Don Henley is a total ass. Phil Collins is an awesome guy.

[@Lolo-zs2eo]

My favorite is “Against All Odds”. It’s so beautiful.

[@H4CK61]

Agree

[@rk41gator]

Not a bad tune......seems to have gotten a 'Best Music, Original Song' nomination at the Academy Awards 1985 loosing out to 'I Just Called to Say I Love You' by Stevie Wonder. Nice company to be put with.

[@juliewhite7469]

"One More Night" is my favorite 💚💙💜

[@lindataghon5712]

NO he is NOT LIP SINKING!!!! THIS IS PURE """""" TALENT"""""!!!!

[@ThatGeekyMaker]

So so so many Phil Collins songs! "Another Day in Paradise" "Sussudio" "Easy Lover" "Against All Odds" "Two Hearts" "Don't Lose My Number" "Something Happened on the way to Heaven" Many many more...and that's just solo, he also had a gazillion hits as the lead singer of Genesis!

[@jeaniejbutler4911]

Ive never heard a Phil Collins song I didnt love, sadly I lost my music collection in a fire and havent been able to afford to it again :(

[@metetural9140]

It's so funny to think how many bad critic reviews there are for Sussidio even though it's a good song I remember one was something like "This would be the theme to the Third Reich"

[@George-bb9kr]

I’m pretty sure he did a cover of a supremes song aswell.

[@michellecervantez6425]

Another Day in Paradise 🔥❤️

[@janewatkins9801]

Fabulous ☺ ♥. I think he's even better live than in the studio. An incredible performance. Loved it.

[@richardworonowicz9076]

Phil Colins had many hits. ''Another Day In Paradise'' his dedicated to all the Homeless people. This title mean for us who have a roof over our heads, we live in paradise compared to those who are homeless. The official video is very powerful.

[@felicityhealy5726]

Excellent song

[@CorradoCasoni]

"hits" are the worst way to know (or the best way not to know) a genius like Phil Collins

[@vickihunt8988]

I love his songs. He is great.

[@MicheleYoung-w5s]

His concet vibrated my entire body for days!!!

[@Vonnies1929]

Mine too!!!❤😂😂😂😂

[@bakerbaggertagger]

Sorry, I can tell the difference big time. He is just that good.

[@CollaredDom]

I can too. And I actually prefer the live version over the studio version.

[@myrathomas2742]

My favorite Phil Collins song is “I Wish it Would Rain Down”

[@michonneokoye4990]

I LOVE THAT SONG! Alexa knows when I say play Phil that's the first one to play 💜💜💜

[@vincenthopwood1240]

Phil pours his heart into it, but Eric Clapton on guitar and Pino Palladino on bass are what really make that song.

[@kelly9876]

and a fun video

[@williamkelly8413]

@@kelly9876 one of all my time favorite videos, his sense of the absurd is subtle but great

[@wheelmanstan]

It's funny, at large events, rallies, conventions, whatever, when this song is playing in the background you'll see people just suddenly in unison do the air drumming when it hits. It's like muscle memory now for people.

[@TinaMae_AyeTheOriginal]

Yep 💥 Air drum EVERY time! EVERY time, in public, the mall, pumping gas...😎 Air drum, every time that moment comes💥 always. I can't help it 🤩

[@SusanJohnston]

You can feel the energy from the crowd-every time a new sound is introduced!$❤❤

[@thomaselferis2436]

I happen to like this better than the studio version this is phenomenal the added extras are fantastic

[@peggyparedez6770]

NO!!! He doesn't lip synch. When you experience him live it is "POWERFUL". Especiallly this song you will feel it vibrate through your soul.

[@terrythomas790]

Real artists dont have to lip sync? They don't needed recorded music either. They play and sing! The younger generation never really seen this before. Todays crap doesnt hold a candle to yesterdays artist/music. And I dont like when they take someone elses music and try to make it their own.

[@peggyparedez6770]

@@terrythomas790 100% agree with you.

[@georgeprime2249]

You want to shed a tear ? ' Another day in Paradise. '

[@alicia5668]

Yes. The song with the video.

[@lisagraham2944]

Journey great live performance.

[@lisagraham2944]

Casual Phil. Nothing casual about Phil.

[@joepublic7756]

remember kids, this is 70 s talent.

[@SchreeSR]

They just don’t have any current artists like this anymore. My husband and I tell our kids all the time that the music they listen to will never stand the test of time like the music we grew up listening to.

[@peggyryan2851]

Some of it will. It's just such a different delivery system we miss some of the best.

[@YTVB4]

So true! No auto tune back then.

[@emmef7970]

So few musicians, that's one of the major problems.

[@SchreeSR]

@@THE-MAD-TECHIE Agreed! The music my son, 19, listens to is crap. No meaning or messages in any of it! I will say him and his friends have been listening to a lot of the old R&B/Motown artists and they love it, so maybe there’s hope for him after all?!

[@lawrencejoy2256]

@@SchreeSR I got lucky and my 20-year old listens to King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Rush, and many other great bands.

[@kimcutts6153]

Another beautiful song by Phil is "you'll be in my heart" from the soundtrack to Disney's Tarzan. He wrote all the songs for that film. An immensely talented man. Xxxxxxx

[@nancyburke8745]

Love that song!

[@hollypinkley7936]

no matter how many times I watch this live performance - always get chill bumps!!! The GOAT of drummers!!!!!!!

[@jerryssalamon709]

I saw him sing this song live in concert in Toronto. I had third row seats and when he did this song, I went by the 10-foot speakers and was about 8 feet away from Phil. Everytime he hit a drum the speakers pumped out the vibration and it felt like a bomb exploded! I will never forget it as long as I live!

[@sheilalopez3983]

"Against all odds" is another one of Phil Collins great ones. He certainly knows how to put on a show. I love this video from start to finish.

[@katrinamoran1209]

I only read the comments to make sure someone called out this song. ❤

[@Helgacabbage]

Against All Odds is another classic Phil Collins song. I've been to see him in concert at least half a dozen times and he's always amazing. Especially when you consider he manages to keep his vocals steady, no wavering with exertion, while physically pounding those drums. Still my fave singer of all time. Also love his songs with Genesis, particularly Dreaming While You Sleep.

[@barbarafrazier3242]

Fun fact about Phil Collins..... he’s also written and performed songs for Disney movies, Brother Bear and Tarzan - he has an Academy Award for best original song “You’ll Be In My Heart” from Disney’s Tarzan movie. He is extremely talented!

[@Vee1music-lover]

Oooooo pausing in drum solo is a no no😂. Don’t piss Phil off! What an iconic performance huh?

[@valhasviews]

NOT LIPSYNCING GUYS. He is amazing. He doesnt sound exactly like studio to me but extremely close. People who sound the same live is just on another level.👌

[@Nurse66]

Phil started out as drummer in the band..they lost their lead singer and asked Phil to fill in...rest is history!!!! Awesome!!!!!!

[@jodeeb.6496]

Peter Gabriel quit and a legend was born.

[@TexasMagnolia]

As we’ve all seen the shape Phil is in today. Honor his music and the legend he is!

[@YvonneMendez-l9c]

Iconic iconic for the rest if time thank you Phil for your voice and your music 🎵❤

[@tamaravanhees1749]

The live version is AMAZING and shows you how talented Phil is, not only is he a great singer but he is an amazing drummer.

[@andydiaz7296]

Artists back then sounded almost exactly like the recording when they were live.

[@tammypearson989]

Don Henley from the Eagles plays drums and sings. Check out “Hotel California”!

[@futurereflections4097]

Jellyfish, One of the most underrated that I’m sure you haven’t heard of, has a drummer/singer. They were a 90s band in Seattle that did Beatles like pop. They were overshadowed by the grunge scene. I love me some grunge but Jellyfish should have been WAY more well known. They had stage presence, studio mastery, their songs were as catch as can be, crazy musical talent. Check them out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH20i6RsYtF5o8k

[@wandaminter9421]

They did a reaction to Hotel California already. Rob liked "the dude with the afro."

[@tammypearson989]

@@wandaminter9421 didn’t know, will check it out, might to a binge before I make requests?🤘

[@lawrenceclark3741]

Phil used to be the Drummer of the Band, Brad Arnold the Lead Singer of Three Doors Down was also the Original Drummer, but stepped up when their first lead quit

[@wandaminter9421]

@@tammypearson989 LOL! I end up doing "accidental" binges. I start with a reaction video which leads me straight to the artists. I have to admit, some of the reactors are so annoying you can't appreciate the song. Not the Rob Squad, but some others.

[@jerolddaleske3966]

Collins was a BEAST on the drums!!! One of my favorite videos of all time

[@lisaray9944]

He does put on a great show ….. he can’t play anymore due to complications. His 18 year old Son now plays for him on his live shows and Nicholas can play some drums .

[@michonneokoye4990]

I didn't know this. Thank you for the info!

[@theinkspot67]

@@michonneokoye4990 Neither did I ... I guess we wish the great talents of our youth will be the same and live forever that way.

[@GranFelicia]

I didn't know this either, thank you for the info! Very cool that his son does play...

[@StASiA70]

Seeing him perform this song live is a concert in and of itself. He is just brilliant. No lip sync either.💜

[@jenniferjackson8973]

You 2 are adorable. And this song was written in reference to Phil Collins's very bad divorce. And it ALWAYS brings Goose bumps to me when he plays the drums.

[@wjc9600]

That wasn't a live performance, that was an experience.

[@slimguy8144]

I am 68 years old and I have been truly, truly blessed to have been able to see almost every musical act in the last 55 years. I saw Phil Collins do this song live and it was something you never ever forget. My very first live concert was James Brown in 1968, no cell phones, no big screens and it was mind blowing watching this man perform in front of me 30 feet away. He was absolute electricity. I was 15 years old , I went to the concert alone sitting 3 rows from the stage. Blew me away. I would never be the same after feeling the energy of a live performance. Such live performances are gifts and go straight to the soul. I have been blessed to see AC/DC, Bruce Springsteen, Prince, David Bowie, Tom Jones, The Eagles, Moody Blues , Santana, Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, The Eagles, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, U2, Stevie Wonder.....this is only a partial list. I LOVE your channel because every generation should understand that music is a vibration that affects the human cells and the higher the vibration the more pleasure we feel. There is no color in music, it is only the vibration of love and peace to all human beings. Keep spreading this wonderful vibration of peace, love and respect for all human beings.

[@mikeamos7301]

Phil Collins Does Not Need No Freaking Lip- Sync Garbage, man Is Just That Damn Good!!

[@packratb4]

Karen Carpenter also sings and plays the drums.

[@jfilesgraphics]

Amen bro

[@rachelmckitterick]

My god! Can you imagine playing the drums AND singing with such POWER! 💕

[@cdrone4066]

The Eagles.

[@nighthawkde4522]

I’ve seen him in concern with Genesis and solo since the 80’s and am always amazed at how he commands an audience. This live version of In the Air, always gave me chills.

[@Apeles96707]

He’s just that good live!!! No lipsync here. Plus his band are identical as well with their personal touches added.

[@davidbarker77]

When this song began to get some airplay, you could watch, in busy restaurants and bars, the patrons go completely silent for the drum riff, then go back to talking. Iconic!

[@dlynnbennett8208]

Don Henley always sounds like the studio version. I think he’s a perfectionist.

[@veroave57]

But such an asshole in real life too bad

[@BamaJayHayes]

Imo, Don Henley, Phil Collins, and Levon Helm are the greatest singer/drummers ever.

[@brianliscum6905]

Helm too

[@csphoenix9]

Gil Moore - Triumph

[@genny5309]

I’ve seen the Eagles twice. They sounded spot on like the albums.

[@AbishaeSingh]

This live version is better than the original