Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight LIVE HD REACTION

[@chas1355]

Of all the drummers in history, Phil will always be in the top 5. He was a first class drummer before he became a singer.

[@davidschiech9188]

He wrote it, sang it and played the drums......he was originally the drummer of Genesis a long time ago ( Peter Gabriel) was the lead singer then . He quit and the group searched for a new lead singer and after trying out several people, they somehow decided to give a listen to their drummer and lo and behold they found their new lead singer for the next few decades and many hit songs. Phil is a great singer, song writer, drummer etc.

[@rk41gator]

Genesis got 400 applications for a lead vocalist......none fit. Phil did. What a band!

[@angellina4208]

singing while playing the drums...but his voice is still clear...his breathing is not disturbed....phil collins is very amazing

[@bcf3218]

I’ve watched this about 50 million times and could do 50 million times more! In-fing-credible!! 🤯

[@_eclipz_]

same haha

[@dianenormandin8561]

It’s epic!

[@suejackson5239]

Me also❤❤

[@maryjennings4913]

I never get tired of seeing reactions to this performance!! It's so much fun to sit back, relax, and watch others enjoy the ride for the first time!!!

[@KrizzySummerz1]

So true, I love it too, PC is 100% first class 🥁

[@joancurrie6748]

Phil is a self-described 'drummer who sings a little'.

[@MelodyMan69]

I've got 8 CDs at Home that says Phil SINGS ALOT. ? ?

[@marthalikens482]

I am 75yo now but I flew to Paris from Indiana to see this concert. Almost 100,000 present!

[@jenevans7664]

I envy you getting to see this powerful concert.

[@cynthiaahern9081]

I'm happy you were able to do that. What great memories to cherish 😊

[@alanneel1369]

im pretty sure that there is no direct flight from Indy to Paris

[@susiekai2010]

Bad ass 💜

[@5ft15jodi]

Phil is one of the best drummers on the planet…and he can sing! True Icon!

[@R3ED3R]

El Estepario Siberiano is the best drummer now days lol

[@Vee1music-lover]

You’re welcome! The 80’s were absolutely AWESOME! No u wouldn’t know Phil was a drummer first and probably don’t know a lot about him and that’s ok. But now u know and u really need to dive into his catalog of tunes! U won’t regret it! Us older folks adore him., and btw, we ALL played air drums when this song played✌🏻😎

[@schmedrake5429]

Someone out there needs to hear this. This song never would have happened if Phil's wife didn't leave him for the interior decorator. There he was...his band Genesis was just starting to take off after a decade + of mediocre success. His wife gives him an ultimatum and he chooses the year-long tour he'd just signed up for. She left him and took the kids. And it ripped his heart out. He had never written much music before. He was the lead singer of a band. Then he writes this song to begin his solo career. It's one of the most known songs from the 80s and considered one of the greatest drum fills of all time. Phil filled the greater part of two albums with his pain over the divorce-two hugely successful albums. The worst humiliation-the worst thing-that could happen to him made him a global superstar. His career in Genesis was huge and his solo career was huge at the same time-for maybe a decade or more. His solo success fueled his band success and visa versa. And all of that was ignited by the worst days of his life. Prior to all that, another hard thing happened when the lead singer of his band left. People didn't think the band would survive. But the drummer, Phil, stepped up and took the lead singer's place. From that moment forward, the band became more and more successful. The point of all this being that those days and those events you think are going to ruin you hold the seed of something greater. Phil's an average looking dude with a lot of talent who rode the wave of difficulty, first to become a singer, then to become the most famous man on the planet. He's a legend and a GOAT. And he got there by walking through the most difficult times of his life.

[@anitawright7169]

Phil is an icon! This song is iconic. Playing the drums and singing at the same time is difficult at best and he does it with ease. Love your reactions!

[@julielazenby4160]

He is amazing!!! He is one of 3 artists to sell 100 million albums in a group and solo.... he was the drummer for Genesis and then when Peter Gabriel left, he took over vocals... later on his son, Nick Collins took over drums for him....

[@Reba-123]

The other 2 artists are MJ and Paul McCartney

[@chrissyhoran404]

I always wonder how people wonder how musicians can sing & play at the same time. It’s music…it flows right through you. Natural.

[@AnnaMarie66]

Pure FIRE Talent! No Auto tune all in one take PERFECTION 🔥♥️🎶

[@virtualtrucker214]

Mr Phil Collins is a drummer before a singer!

[@Reba-123]

He started out as the drummer for Genesis !!!they did their last tour 2022 with Phil’s son taking over drums as Phil has nerve damage in his spine

[@fgrillo29]

Phil Collins had a stranglehold on all of us in the 80's. Hit after hit. You couldn't turn on the radio without hearing his voice. Am amazing talent. Drummer, writer and singer. This song still gives me chills.

[@michaelparker5510]

Lucky to grow up with these performers. Sheer class

[@primitiveprudence9414]

He is originally a drummer for Genesis and eventually vocals. He went solo and did had an amazing success. Such a talent!

[@SamdraJohnson]

The reason why everything feel into place bc that's the way Phil organized it. Having in the intro having different instruments come in one at a time all the way to drum solo. In case you don't know he has played drums since he was 3 . He always said he was a drummer that could sing a bit. Phil is like an onion, many layers, drummer, singer writer, he also played with genesis( the band) and a solo career which both did very well very well on charts. Disney approach him & wanted him to write music, & sing for the animated movie Tarzan. He was a child actor & did some acting as adult. Phil with all of his accomplishments should be in the Hall of Fame!!

[@MrsZgo]

I never get tired of seeing young people look in shock: 'He plays the drums too?' Oh fella's, he is a drummer who sings..........;)

[@georgeditzel3504]

Why do I tear up every time I see this?

[@angelaolson2025]

❤ Phil forever!😊 Thank you

[@tuijakarttunen9164]

He has such cool sound to his voice. This performance is just amazing. One of the best live performances ever. The built up is absolutely fantastic.

[@susanjohnson3735]

Phil Collins always said he is a drummer first who can sing .

[@michaelmitchell4080]

Fun watchng young'ens seeing this for the first time. He's a legend. Years with Genesis, then the solo career. This was in the middle of the concert in Paris after a break. The whole show's amazing. The long-haired bassist, the great Leland Sklar, who has played for dozens of big names. You noticed how the drum kit rose from below. Did you notice that there were no cymbals? No need for them on the track. I've seen this hundreds of times, never gets old. Be well. /M.

[@396Cap]

The original studio recording was 1981. This performance was 2004. He is still killing it. Phil and Genesis are amazing. Especially live. There is so much to go through. Great reaction. Thanks.

[@adideles7977]

He is a great master of music!!! 💝💞 thanks for your reaction!👍👍

[@jeaneguerra9280]

My favorite band and onde of my favorite songs, ,I love It só much, thank you for react 👏🏻🥰☺️

[@drosi17]

Best live performance ever!!!!❤

[@tinavivenzio7372]

It’s rare that drummers sing also. There are some out there. He is one of the best.

[@Gwennedd]

Karen Carpenter was a drummer as well as one of the best female vocalists of all time. Her sultry contralto and smooth vocals were legendary.

[@AnnaMarie66]

Phil was a TOP TIER Drummer before being known for his flawless vocals in the Band Genesis

[@QuentinJohnson307]

Yes, he’s one of the best drummers in the biz. He played drums for the band Genesis before going solo. Great reaction!❤🎉🎉

[@domizianamiodini]

Bella tutta questa attesa per l'inizio del canto di Phil, e poi l'attesa per quello che farà quasi sul finale! Tutti sanno che succede !

[@carylawson-le7og]

B4 Phil. Was a solo artist. He was the drummer for a group called Genesis for years and years. Then he decided to go solo. And became a star all over again so lady luck smiled upon him twice in his lifetime because she knew how good it was

[@terryturkington1293]

Legend

[@nicci4724]

one of the best drummer/singers ever!

[@debrawalkermeyer9109]

I saw Phil Collins live at Indiana University in January of 1983 and he performed this song. In person it remains the most epic song of the many concerts I have ever attended. Phil did it all.

[@mandamorris7934]

You dudes got this one right! Best version ever. EVER....

[@tammyfinnemore]

Phil is and will always be the most amazing drummer

[@gailhill5734]

One of favourite Genesis/Collins songs. Truly great artist one of the best of his generation and all time

[@alisonscott1469]

one of the best songs ever. Phil Collins also wrote and performed all the music to disneys Tarzan and the short lived Broadway musical version of Tarzan. You should check it out if you haven’t seen it. Thanks for the reaction. My fave part of this song is the drum solo. Take care 😘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@JohnWesleyDowney]

Phil is retired now due to his medical issues, but he sang on stage and played drums at the same time for DECADES. One of the world's great singers, songwriters and dimmers. A true GOAT.

[@nealjones255]

Superb

[@NancyStonebridge]

Saw him 4 times in concert in Montréal so cool and yes hes a drummer first singer director writer actor u name it probably did it it was insane fr sure never get tired of this song 🎉

[@MichelleFerranti]

Phil is a top 5 drummer of all time

[@nancyskomars1230]

I too love the reactions to this performance. The best music comes from the 70s. Good of you to honor the best from that generation!!🤗🤗

[@בלהאלגריסי]

ביצוע מדהים.מהמם❤❤אהבתי את התגובה שלכם🤘🤘🤘🤘🫶🫶🫶

[@RickcandKai]

You should see the start of the show, where he and Chester played drums together, included there you will find Luis Conte too. That was epic.

[@donnasmith5942]

Love this song.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

S-Tier performance. You leave there speechless and say "how?"

[@mztweety1374]

Uncle Phil 😂 Finally got to see him with genesis in 2021. He can’t play drums anymore, but the show was still absolute fire

[@thomaspaccione7214]

He is one of the best drummers of our lifetime. Brad Cole, Keyboards. Leeland Sklar. Base Guitar. Daryl Stuermer, Lead Guitar. Chester Thompson, other drummer.

[@hanafris3449]

this is one of the high quality bands of all time and Phil is one of the best drummers. his drumming is typical of him, like other great drummers (Dave Lombardo and a few others), you can recognize him by the music of his drums. As a bonus, Phil sings great!

[@Htown3Go]

Was lucky to have seen Phil Collins live in Houston amazing drummer and singer. Ther are very few singing drummers if you want to see a exceptional singing drummer from this Era check out Dust to Dust by the Warning. Live is a must.

[@loisr3970]

😅😅The master at work! Actually his side gig ! Phil Collins is lead vocals from Genesis since 75. Has alwaus played drums did back up vocals when Peter Gabriel was lead vocals. There was actually two drummers when Phil steps up. Chester Thompson (from Genesis) is on drums then too and rest of song. Steve hacket on guitar (from Genesis) 45 uears perfrorming. This comcert was amazing! Genesis live was a mind altering, never forget experience! Ohhh the rabbit hole is huge. Cheers

[@Pomdownuder]

THE diffinitive 80's track it WAS the 80's, it was ground breaking for its time, the drum machine breaking (3 min 37sec) in to the track. Used in movies & TV shows for decades after. 1982 an incredible time to be alive 😅yep us old bastards are still kicking off.

[@stephenpresley5772]

Great song and reaction

[@MsRmaclaren]

Miami Vice Season 1 Episode 1. Epic.

[@charlieb.7028]

FUN FACTS…Written bc of Divorce, Cheating, & Phil was pissed! Most people don’t know Phil is left handed. So his drums are set up exactly backwards of “normal”. The reason you don’t see them until he gets to them, is bc they are on risers under the stage. They are timed perfectly for when he gets there. He has retractable sticks (barely perceivable straps around wrist). He doesn’t have to reach for them, like most drummers do bc they weee already with him! No flow interruption! Then he just lets it fly! I am a subscriber bc I love what you do. You are very good at it. I’ll be back!

[@singluna888]

Absolutely the best performance on KZbin.

[@r.h.7633]

U 2 are the coolest pair of UTubers. Have a wonderful Xmas

[@jus2react]

You too!!! Thank you so much😎😎

[@Dr_KAP]

U2 are a band so don’t use this acronym lol maybe stick with “you two” 😂

[@396Cap]

You guys have a lot more to delve into from Phils solo career and with Genesis. Drum duets with Chester Thompson are awesome.

[@marianclough8577]

Phil wrote it so, yes, he's the drummer.

[@killianlpc]

Phil is a 'Prog Rock' God having played with Genesis from the early 70s. You gotta check out his live Genesis dual drumming with Chester Thompson. Checkout the live Rome open air gig in 2007 in front of half a million people it is insane. It is amazing how many have never heard of Phil before along with Genesis he has sold over 300 million albums! yes 300 million! He took over from another legend Peter Gabriel as lead singer in 1975. Again checkout the live old Genesis medley of In The Cage/Cinema Show/ Dukes Travels/Afterglow it is off the charts!

[@helenespaulding7562]

You do know that he was the drummer for Genesis, right? He was a drummer before he was a singer. And drumming was his first love and how he defined himself. “I’m a drummer who sings” that is why it is almost unbearably sad that he can no longer play because of nerve damage. Such a loss, for him and for us.

[@PB...]

We can see a classic scene with this song, in the first episode of TV show "Miami Vice" (in 1984)

[@heavin6586]

Phil is one of if not the best drummers ever !! 🎉🎉 Now that you've opened up a huge rabbit hole you've got to see him with Genesis Live Wembley 1987 Would be a good start.. Mama ABACAB First 2 songs of concert to get a taste, do together.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/an-2iIp8nbmloZIsi=TtA8_YIQZL9dAigD Also, always watch Phil / Genesis live... The performances are just Amazing live 🎉🎉

[@scottirvine121]

The Cadbury advert brought this to a new generation

[@RobertBoehme-s6b]

Check out the work he did with BRAND X. WOW!!!!

[@BarbaraMelanson-e4y]

Phil Collins was the drummer for Genesis. He landed as their singer because nobody else wanted to do after Peter Gabriel left. Phil says he is a drummer who sings a little bit.

[@mikemicrael5749]

Change your life and listen to the live performance by Peter Gabriel of "In Your Eyes" from the 1993 Secret World Tour. Peter was the lead singer in Genesis before Phil.

[@rk41gator]

Legit Swag.

[@nicolewhitt83]

Original drummer for Genesis until Peter Gabriel left the band and Phil stepped up! Also Band X was his band as well as solo stuff!❤

[@sandybourdeau9300]

Phil Collins was the legendary drummer for Genesis since the 70s. Don Henley from the Eagles is their lead singer and drummer also since the 70s

[@Anonymous-bb8sf]

A reaction to him and Chester Thompson drum vid at his concert would be cool👍🏽

[@bonnieplasha4684]

YES!!! It's called "Drums and Take Me Home" ❤❤❤

[@rk41gator]

It is Phil's fill.

[@domizianamiodini]

E l'iconico bassista Leland Sklar? Era così anche da giovane!

[@domizianamiodini]

Phil era il batterista dei Genesis! Ora suona il figlio perché lui purtroppo è troppo malato e non ce la fa. Io sono una dear, ma Phil Collins e questa performance sono qualcosa di stupendo ed energetico!

[@benwheeldon9055]

He described himself as a drummer who sings a bit. He was always drumming first. I love seeing reactions where they know the song, but have no idea it’s him who’s the drummer!

[@shauns5680]

He does a pretty good impersonation of the Cadbury chocolate ad and the gorilla 😂

[@jo_jolambrini6775]

Great reaction, but in the infamous words of Phil "he's a drummer that can sing too" .... he was initially the drummer in the band Genesis until the lead singer left and Phil took over, he then went solo and well "the rest is history" - oh by the way he plays piano too!!!!

[@Brian_S_1971]

On New Year's Eve if you play the song at 11:56:20 the drum solo will hit at Midnight.

[@nancymjohnson]

You are nicer than me. I would have wiped my hand, with the bug, on my friends shirt lol. Goosebumps every time I see this video…about 300 times at least

[@valclark2249]

Quite a few drummers are also good vocalists, Dave Clark of Dave Clark Five, Mickey Dolenz of The Monkees and Roger Taylor of Queen to name only a few. In fact Roger supported Freddie Mercury vocally very much during their set at Live Aid.

[@tombanaski3251]

Check out a drum duet he performs with Chester Thompson (the guy playing the drums initially in this video) to get an idea of his great a drummer he was.

[@V12BenzAMG]

Phil was one of the top drummers in existence before he even started singing for Genesis...its incredibly difficult to sing and drum simultaneously due to completely different timing

[@Reba-123]

To think if Phil had not caught his wife cheating with the decorator and then going through a nasty divorce, we would never have had this epic song

[@SamdraJohnson]

You should react to Phil's & Chester's drum battle!

[@paulfrizzell3153]

😂Speaking of the members of the band the guitar player the keyboardist and the dude playing other drums we're all original members of Genesis that was actually Genesis plane and that song is on an album of Genesis Phil Collins was an amazing drummer singer he took over for Robert Palmer when Robert Palmer left the band in 1974 and he did his final performance with Genesis back in 2022 and now he is a really bad shape you wouldn't recognize him if you seen him now we love you Phil

[@paulfrizzell3153]

And I apologize that should have said that they were all members of Genesis

[@Mikey-DiLo]

Gentlemen, I see you have only reacted to 1 Queen song before. You don’t know what you’re missing! I’ll suggest 3 songs/performances for you to react to and I bet you’ll want to hear more. First off start with Bohemian Rhapsody, the official video. Use your headphones or you miss a lot with this band. Then check out Somebody to Love, live at Montreal 1981. The official video of this is epic as well but they are different so start with the live. Then check out White Queen, live at Hammersmith Odeon 1975. This is early Queen but a fantastic performance. The song was written by Brain May (guitarist) when he was in college about a girl in his Biology class that he had a crush on but was too shy to talk to her. By the time he got up the nerve to do it she was already dating someone else. I tell you this because the backstory will help you understand the lyrics. Their group is fascinating and one of the best rock bands ever. Freddie Mercury the best frontman and rock voice ever.

[@karlaswider1083]

One of the very few songs that sounds better live than studio. Unbelievable. It's a shame he can't perform anymore. Sad.

[@Spiklething]

The anticipation right? Its almost as if you can, what would you call it? It is like you can - Feel it coming?

[@kevinfarrell3121]

I can NEVER pass on watching any reaction to this video, or Rush’s “Tom Sawyer”

[@_eclipz_]

Miami Vice... some will understand... most won't...

[@TheRayInPV]

FUN FACT: The use of In The Air Tonight on the 80s series of Miami Vice helped push this song and Phil Collins into superstardom. Wanna see the actual scene? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5KwdK2In5iGr8k

[@sandrachagas9832]

Rapazes por favor cheguem até Dan Vasc por favor, se vocês o acharem não vão parar de reagir, ele canta heavy metal, baladas, folks rock anos 80 e acreditem até ópera, ele é simplesmente fantástico!👍

[@rk41gator]

If you like angry Phil Collins I suggest you find "I Don't Care Anymore". Not exactly a sequel to this but close enough.

[@ceciliablackburn2827]

Watch the Cadbury's chocolate advert with the gorilla!

[@WesleyThomas-tf8dq]

Merry christmas at 7: 08