Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight Reaction | Phil Collins Reaction

[@bazkeen]

Phil used to be in the band Genesis many years ago. They had a heap of hits. This is the most iconic drum drop in music 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@DocRock67]

Many years ago? As a matter of fact Genesis retired on 26.03.2022, when they’d played their very last concert in London. That’s not so long ago. After his return in 2007 Phil remained a band member.

[@ckobo84]

I think he used to play guitar 🎸 for Def Leppard as well.

[@barblibrarian]

I don’t think people understand that all the members of Genesis had solo careers at the same time they were members of Genesis. They never left, just slipped in and out. Phil had the best, most successful, solo career, but the other members went solo, too.

[@ingobordewick6480]

Every kid that grew up in the 80's played air drums in the car to this song.

[@gscottkelly]

I know I did.... And I was good at it. Dam Good.....

[@Smokinjoewhite]

My dad taped together a bunch of plant pots and cut down some drumsticks for me when I was 2 and a bit years old for that exact reason. One of my earliest memories.

[@jeffredd9965]

Even the Cadbury's chocolate gorilla must have grew up in the 80's. Great advert.

[@bestopinion9257]

Air car too. 😂

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

OMG, Phil Collins is one of the greatest drummers. I have all of the Genesis record slbums. I feel so bad he is so sick. Bless you, Phil! You're still #1 in my books. ❤❤❤

[@helenespaulding7562]

When you gasped and said “I love that guitarist”: That’s the legendary Leland Sklar, top-tier LA studio and touring bassist for the past 54 years. Still touring and working on albums. And, btw, a top-tier human being and a very good friend of Phil Collins. And a dead ringer for Gandalf! 😏✌️

[@NafetsSamir]

Guitarist is legendary Daryl Stuermer he plays with Phil and Genesis.

[@helenespaulding7562]

@@NafetsSamir correct. But she said that while looking at Leland Sklar, mistaking him for a guitarist. Hence my explanation

[@alundavies1016]

He has a YT channel which has some good content

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

@@alundavies1016 yup…..you should put that in the main thread……not just to me. I’ve been a sub since 2020……and in his Clubhouse on the Flatfive platform. So yeah, I’m a FAN! 😁

[@michael_r]

There’s some great interviews with Lee Sklar on KZbin

[@phillipwalker6517]

Could this be the most fantastic live performance ever???????????

[@Mishy555]

Yup😁

[@sliceofheaven3026]

One of the best selling solo artist of all times.

[@MarcutsuSpoon]

Understatement. Phil Collins is one of three artists that has sold 100 million albums both in a group (Genesis) and as a solo artist. The other two are Paul McCartney (The Beatles) and Michael Jackson (The Jackson 5/Jacksons)

[@anthonypatterson1074]

You use the right choice of words one of. There have been many great drummers throughout the 20th century. The problem is a lot of young people in today's generation do not acknowledge that do not do what's necessary to find out who they are. 🤔

[@treetoptia-2903]

Phil is epic. I don’t get out of the car when this song is on the radio. Too good to miss. ❤

[@lynne8346]

Oh, so funny - me either!

[@susieq9801]

Phil was the drummer for Genesis, a progressive rock band. When their lead singer Peter Gabriel went solo they searched a long time for a replacement only to find they had a great one, Phil, already in the band. Phil also had a great sense of humour that he injected into his shows. I believe he was the only man who took the super sonic Concorde from the UK to the US to perform at the Live Aid charity concert in both cities on the same day. He started in the theatre as a kid as the Artful Dodger in the play "Oliver".

[@thomaspaccione7214]

Phil is one of the best drummers of our lifetime.

[@Petesrecovery]

Such an amazing artist. I remember growing up listening to him and doing air drums.

[@anitawright7169]

Pil Collins is an icon. He was 53 at this concert. He wrote this song about his divorce. Singing and playing drums is very difficult and he does it with ease. Love your reaction! ♥

[@3DJapan]

As a fellow Phil, I disagree with your spelling. 😂

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 Phil has neen quoted as saying "I am a Drummer, that sings a little" ! 🇨🇦

[@woswasdenni1914]

thats actually pretty down to earth realistic view of himself. he aint the biggest voice but he has a big heart and thats all he needs

[@nostrdamuslustknabe9889]

"He ain't the biggest voice" has to be a joke 😂 his voice is one of the most recognizable voices in the history of music tied with only a few exceptions such as Bruce Springsteen or Cyndi Lauper for example...​@@woswasdenni1914

[@nostrdamuslustknabe9889]

Not even talking about so called "singers" that we have nowadays.

[@kalel311superman9]

i have seen this so many times and it still amazes me

[@davidhodgins7122]

This is a true Legend at work. Is it just me or does anyone else get a massive chill as soon as he starts playing the drums? Outstanding!!!! Phil Collins is a world class drummer who can also really sing! This is an outstanding performance. I can listen to this all day.

[@heywardfi]

My dear the why this song is so dramatic, so loved by the audience AND so iconic is because it was the first top 40 song used in either a tv show or movie. It was featured in the pilot episode of the 80s tv show Miami vice.

[@malcolmrothery9861]

How can you NOT know who Phil Collins is? I am astonished.

[@stonepasta5296]

Don't piss off Phil. He'll drop a banger that will haunt you.

[@JulieConkle]

This song always makes me think of the show Miami Vice.

[@mztweety1374]

Phil Collins and Don Johnson’s wardrobe pretty much made the show

[@alundavies1016]

And the last mission in GTA Vice City Stories, which was always a favourite of mine.

[@beachem1]

Damn right 😎

[@joshuatmanion8010]

That scene in Miami Vice is Ice Cold

[@anotheryoutubeaccount9852]

Yes. Fun Fact: "in the air tonight", was almost half a decade old, when Miami Vice borrowed it.

[@michaelbriefs9764]

I've seen Phil Collins many times in concert, both as lead singer of Genesis and on his solo tours. He's one of my heroes, as I am also a drummer. I grew up listening to Genesis (and Rush) and being blown away by his playing but then also by his incredible song writing and vocals! He's the total package. Yes, please do some live Genesis to see him in action! Genesis was a great Progressive Rock band, first recording in the late 1960s but it took them some years to get famous. By the 1980's they were one of the biggest bands on the planet! You should see some of their show from 1986, at Wembley Stadium! Incredible!

[@johnw2344]

I was at Wembley stadium in 86, one of my favourite gigs ever! Chester on drums. Getting sunstroke lol. Great memories.

[@396Cap]

Amazing Phil. Best of the best.

[@ph.122]

YES!!!!!👍🎶

[@larrymartinez5033]

There are only 3 people to ever sell 100million records as part of a group and 100million more as a solo artist. Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson and the great, great, GREAT Phil Collins!

[@arclight545]

Phil Collins was the Drummer and Lead singer for the band Genesis. He then stepped away to start a solo run. This song is easily his Biggest Hit and the song every fan knows. This concert was in Paris France in 2004 and youll be able to see the audience singing along with him. This song crossed language barriers

[@mattgilbert5850]

Phil Collins is a Legend

[@Vee1music-lover]

An absolute icon and this right here explains the magic of PHIL COLLINS! The best live performance ever! And btw this song is about his divorce back in the 80’s.

[@FixNewsPlease]

The bassist in this video is the most recorded bassist in history. He has played on thousands of records.

[@Flum666]

Sklaar

[@bsvenss2]

@@Flum666 Correction: *Leland Sklar* His KZbin channel www.youtube.com/@lelandsklar6363

[@johncollins1177]

I was fortunate to see him on a reunion tour with Genesis. Front row. It was an incredible show.

[@Gort-Marvin0Martian]

So glad you liked it. This is the best rendition of the song I have seen. I had the pleasure of attending an outdoor concert in Dallas which starred Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler and of course Phil Collins!! That is an incredible trio!! Phil performed this very song. Later, Clapton walked up to the mic and broke into Layla and in that instant a bolt of lightning came down and branched out under the clouds!! He kept right on playing and then the rain came. We all stood with out lighters burning, with our arms stretched out above us.!! The rain stopped shortly after he finished the song!! To say that it was a spiritual event... well, it was. As we say in Texas; y'all be safe. Everyone!

[@johnrencheck2283]

THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST PERFORMANCES OF THIS SONG IN 1990

[@DanielFrost21]

Hi Ola, Phil began as the drummer for the band Genesis, then became the lead singer after Peter Gabriel left the band. His solo career was so good. Due to health issues, his career is now limited.

[@helenespaulding7562]

It’s so sad. I feel so badly for him. He do loved playing the drums

[@franka.9419]

Great music, Phil a great artist. Fascinating reactions from you. Thank you my dear👍✌ I had the honor of seeing Phil and Genesis live several times🙏

[@chrisby30]

A great reaction, as always

[@paulstewart6203]

The greatest left-handed drum intro in Rock.

[@drb6771]

Awesome song!! ❤❤❤❤

[@aleclewis9123]

Phil still is my biggest drumming influence. 🙂 Next to Genesis and his solo career, he was a session musician and record producer for a wide range of artists, such as Robert Plant, Philip Bailey, Frida (from ABBA), Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, Tears For Fears, Howard Jones, Adam Ant, John Martyn, Gary Brooker, Paul McCartney and many more. 🙂

[@helenespaulding7562]

And a composer for Disney. Huge talent

[@aleclewis9123]

@@helenespaulding7562 Absolutely. And he was leader of his own big band in the late 90s. 😊

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

@@aleclewis9123 fantastic band!,, so much talent in there……man, they were tight! I love the video of the medley at…Glastonbury I think it was….1990? Not sure of the year.

[@aleclewis9123]

@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 it was Knebworth. They never played the Glastonbury festival. Yes, it was 1990 for The Silver Clef Award Winners Concert in support of the Nordoff Robbins charity.

[@alexthorpe6583]

The song is originally from 1981, from the very start of his solo career. He really had a ton of hit songs in the 80's. The lyrics were inspired by his first wife divorcing him.

[@3DJapan]

In an interview he said he just made up the lyrics out of the blue and they don't reference anything.

[@audiodude74]

From Wiki. Collins said of the song's lyrics: "I wrote the lyrics spontaneously. I'm not quite sure what the song is about, but there's a lot of anger, a lot of despair and a lot of frustration."[

[@k17reactions]

I've talked with a few drummers who said the drum cadence used in this song is extremely difficult to play.. I wouldn't know cause I can barely play the radio!

[@chrisomahony9465]

When u watch a reaction from a reactor when don’t know he play drums and sings is the absolute best reaction to watch ❤❤

[@ericgaudet5488]

Great job with your reaction and thoughts on the live performance of In Air Tonight from Phil Collins . You might remember the song from the TV Miami Vice . That you might have seen on repeats . she looks a bit young to remember the original show from the late 80's .

[@nightHawk66]

Not bad for a drummer who sings a bit! 🔥🔥

[@gillesteixeira3452]

he's the best :)

[@randyobrien2836]

I always love your videos. I used to love flaying through the streets in my 300zx turbo with this song blasting on my stereo.

[@ar47yrr4p]

From Wiki... "Collins's discography includes eight studio albums that have sold 33.5 million certified units in the US and an estimated 150 million records sold worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling artists.[10] He is one of only three recording artists, along with Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson, who have sold over 100 million records both as solo artists and separately as principal members of a band.[11][12] He has won eight Grammy Awards, six Brit Awards (winning Best British Male Artist three times), two Golden Globe Awards, one Academy Award, and a Disney Legend Award.[13] He was awarded six Ivor Novello Awards from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, including the International Achievement Award. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1999, and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010. He has also been recognised by music publications with induction into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2012, and the Classic Drummer Hall of Fame in 2013."

[@ar47yrr4p]

SInging while playing drums requires real talent, as singing requires proper breath control, so playing the drums while you sing is extremely difficult. Now, if you want to listen to more of Phil Collins... there is a TON of truly fantastic music both from his solo career and from his time with Genesis

[@helenespaulding7562]

That he has not been inducted into the so-called RRHOF as a solo artist is a travesty.

[@eqshelton54]

This song was actually written by him either during or right after his first divorce... He said the words came out so fast and easily that he didn't even have time to write them down correctly, just scribbled them down on something... I belieeeeve it was to the dude who slept with his then-wife... But, yeah, check out "Ssssusdio" by Phil Collins, and "Easy Lover" that he did with Philip Bailey of "Earth, Wind, and Fire"... He also did an episode on "Miami Vice" back in the day where his song, "Take Me Home," was also a featured track... He did all this amazing music AFTER his singing and drumming days with the band, "Genasis"... Yeah, definitely check him out, dude... OH, AND I WAS REMINDED, PLEASE, check out his song, "I Don't Care Anymore," ANOTHER GREAT drum section... Yeah. He's a baaaad monkeyfarma!!! lol 🤘🏾🤙🏾✌🏾

[@kens32052]

He was also a guest star on one episode of Miami Vice.

[@mrnobody1067]

The album Face Value got me through some bad times as a kid . I was 14 when I bought this and still play it 👍❤🇬🇧

[@michaelobrien6745]

Hi Olavity. Yes he's the drummer and lead singer of the band Genesis he took over from Peter Gabriel the song or music was from one of the Hangover movies I think the second one with Mike Tyson in it ,he was in a film called 'Buster' the great train robbery he has a lot of hits on his own .❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💋💋💋💋💋💋💋😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@proofprof50]

Phil is one of the three artists ever to sell 100 million records, both with a band and solo. His band was Genesis. The other two are Michael Jackson, who was in the Jackson 5. And, of course, Paul McCartney who sold 100 million solo and tons more with the Beatles.

[@Cranky_old_white_guy]

Missed that beautiful smile welcome back. Keep up the fantastic job. God bless you and yours. Look forward to the next one.

[@3DJapan]

Probably the best version of this song on KZbin.

[@seanmc1351]

what alot of people dont remember, live aid, because queen stole the show, but ohil collins, played this song in wembley england, and because it was a 16 hour world wide show, after he performed at wembley, phil, jumped on a plane, flying against the time zones and played the same song in philly america on the same day, same live aid concert

[@martinhotze4917]

He took the Concorde.

[@MDElam]

Definitely check out some of his stuff with Genesis: "Turn It On Again" or "Mama." From his work during the Peter Gabriel era of Genesis, try "Firth of Fifth" or "Dancing with the Moonlit Knight"!

[@brandonflorida1092]

Collins was in the band Genesis. This is from his debut solo album "Face Value" released on February 13, 1981. In 1979, Collins began to write songs during a break in activity from Genesis. This song was used in a superb way in the series pilot for the 80s show "Miami Vice," which was a great show about Miami undercover cops trying to deal with the Florida drug trade, where so much money is involved that the criminals can easily make a million dollar bribe to get what they want. Thanks for letting me know about this channel over on your movie channel.

[@andrewouellette4998]

You should check out some more of Phil Collins live with Genesis: "Genesis - In The Cage Medley/Afterglow - 1984".

[@anthonydarby3973]

Thank you so much for your fantastic and beautiful reaction to Phil Collins. I have seen this video so many times (I'm in my late 60s).I love the reactions of younger generations today to something that was there probably before they were born.,your respect, was lovely to see. I smiled when you said when is this going to start, and then how much you loved the intro, I thought to myself, well if you love the intro you will probably be blown away by the end of it. I swear that I knew you would love the iconic guitarist and his cool layed back look. Well anyway, just THANK YOU, again, take care, Tony here in the UK 🇬🇧

[@goldenruletv7301]

I got to see Phil Collins once. I was in the nose bleeds at a Robert Plant show "Principle of Moments" tour and had no idea Phil was even playing drums until the end of the night when Sir Robert introduced his phenomenal band and Phil just waved to the crowd and left after one more song. Total professional.

[@federicomoreau9767]

That group Genesis. The soloists were Peter Gabriel and Phil Colin's there songs still so great..

[@DocRock67]

Congratulations, you just discovered one of the GOATs. But this is only the tip of the iceberg. Phil has a lot more to offer, both solo and as drummer and frontman of the best band ever: Genesis. There’s a lot more for you to discover now.

[@karencurtis6141]

I hope you checked more videos and his film he is Phil x so talented x

[@luiginieto7934]

Nice hair

[@01Franky011]

best Live Version ever ...

[@hackapump]

It's funny, at first it's like "when is it gonna start?", and then at the end it's like "wait, what, it's already over?" Thise backjing vocals are created with a vocoder, a keyboard instrument with a vocal microphone, that let's the vocal shape the sound of the synth. And yeah, Daft Punk are avid users of the vocoder. It came to prominence in the 70s but has enjoyed many revivals since, first with this 1980 monster hit, and later with Daft Punk and many others.

[@roadrunnerwb]

you can listen over 100 Phil Collins or Genesis Songs from hard to love songs. And you are then in another World......

[@jacfalle27]

I love how you thought that it was an intro for a long time. 😂

[@deanblumer]

Boston : Foreplay/ Longtime you will love it . I'm new here 69 years old I love your reactions to the old stuff I grew up on . I'll send you more you should listin to from Tree Dog Night , Chicago, Ten Years After, The Eagles and many more

[@anthonypatterson1074]

It's understandable I'll give you a short synopsis about Phil Collins he started he started with the band Genesis in the 1970s he went solo in the 80 he created his own band he got musicians from all over the world to perform with him this version of the song is his best. Oh yeah I forgot to tell you he plays the piano too. Yes he is a actor well he was his health is failing him he performed this in early he performed this in the early 2000s.

[@MelodyMan69]

Now you are getting into the 'Top End' of performances. Cheers. 🇦🇺

[@ronpaul1082]

I remember phil starring in a late 80s maybe early 90s movie called Buster where he played a common criminal who planned one last big score to retire on , a modern day train robbery . It was actually a good movie and he was a good actor

[@karpatigeorges343]

super génial phil❤

[@Steve_G7RTA]

Nice reaction video 👍 Phil Collins is known worldwide as one of the best drummers ever, and of course an excellent songwriter and singer. He’s won several Grammys…Golden Globes & Brit Awards… plus other awards too! I’ve been a fan of his for years, as well as the band “Genesis” I wasn’t at this particular concert (Paris), but I did see him at Manchester and Glasgow during the same tour. The drums that he used actually came up through the floor just before he got to them (you can just about see them moving upwards in the video) I’m not sure which venue it was, but during one concert of the tour, the drums failed to rise up. Phil jumped down into the hole and hit the drums as normal! What a performer!

[@rk41gator]

Writing the music for 'Tarzan' won him an Oscar for best song that year.

[@davidmclafferty8443]

John Giblin played on the single and album. He came up with the bass line and a fellow Scot. Sadly passed away last year

[@robert4you]

7:14 That bass player (or bass guitarist) is Leland Sklar. One of the best bassists in the world. He has his own channel here on KZbin where he shows how he played this song, really fun to watch. An impressive dude with an impressive beard 😊

[@scottsmith4612]

That's Miami Vice music there, honey.

[@DebbieSandford-1807]

I got goose bumps - watching your reaction, ❤this performance

[@AndersStenback-gf2kd]

Phil was in Genesis as their drummer throughout 1971-96. In 1976 he also became the singer, succeeding Peter Gabriel, bringing in Chester Thompson on drums for live tours. The band had regular short hiatuses where the individual members recorded solo projects. First Steve Hackett, then all three remaing members with Mike and the Mechanics, Tony Banks/Bankstatement and Phil Collins respectively. Phil released his first in 1981 after his divorce. After leaving the band he joined for the single Carpet Crawlers 1999 with Peter Gabriel. Also on the tours Turn it on again in 2007 and finally The last domino tour in 2022.

[@roihesse9174]

In 1985 he played this song at the Live Aid Concert in London, Wembley Stadium. Later, at the same day, he performed "Against All Odds" in Philadelphia. As a worldwide part of this unforgetable concert.

[@richmayes8451]

Phil started in the band Genesis as the drummer, with Peter Gabriel as lead singer. When Peter left the band, Phil took over as lead singer. He started his solo career in the 80s but still performed with the band. Check out other songs like Against All Odds, Another Day In Paradise and Easy Lover, then check out him in Genesis with songs like Mama and Land Of Confusion. He also starred in the lead role in the 1988 film Buster, about the 1963 Great Train Robbery in London, UK.

[@minneyruth]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Sidistic_Atheist]

He was the drummer for GENESIS, until Peter Gabriel left to start a solo career. That's when Phil stepped up and became the lead vocalist for the group.

[@davidbaron6647]

omg Phil is amazing its sad to see his health declining. The 80's the best

[@PB...]

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

[@gillesteixeira3452]

very good singer and musicien .. i like his voice

[@kaypirinha1982]

06:28 "he do drums". Well, he's a drummer in first, singing came later

[@treada1583]

good one

[@bettyharris3691]

Your enthusiasm was lovely to watch.

[@kevinmarshall854]

Back before they used auto tunning on the vocals. Incredible!!! 😍

[@marchka5930]

This is better than the studio version

[@cmcq6126]

Hi good looking Phil Collins before going solo was the drummer in th 70s band Genesis

[@nitrofurano_]

6:29 he was Genesis drummer when Peter Gabriel was vocals!

[@billadkins-i5n]

You are soooo cute and I love that you didn't ruin the song by stopping it every 10 seconds to talk. You just talked with it 😍

[@tonys2899]

Now watch him play drums with Genesis. Do Supper's Ready live by Genesis next.

[@annetaylor-wx5dk]

Oh you young ones...........................................yer know nowt..!!!

[@chrislynch7165]

One of the best entertainers of all time.

[@penfold7455]

Yeah, Phil Collins had huge success as a solo artist while still a member of Genesis. I mean this was a singer who himself pulled in huge crowds, mostly female, back in the 80s. The ironic thing is he never intended to ever be any kind of singing star. He was happy with just being a band's drummer/backup vocalist. It's just that when the original lead singer of Genesis Peter Gabriel (another artist you need to deep dive) left, the band truly tried auditioning vocalists to replace him. But no one was ever good enough. To prepare for the audition, Phil was the band member who taught the vocalists the audition songs; so when hearing all this, the rest of Genesis decided they could just make Phil the lead vocalist and have him pull co-drumming duty with a touring drummer during live shows.

[@BorderGuardJaegerFinlandia]

This is really powerful 😢

[@thomasmacken9721]

He was drummer in the band Genesis

[@Ilikeryche]

Great reaction to a great song. This lady is very pretty too.

[@bscott5965]

I Dont Care Anymore, live at Perkins Palace Pasadena is breathtaking

[@anthonyalves6060]

Phil Collins is in a group called Geniuses. Check out the song Mama.

[@robotjg962]

He's been singing for near 5 minutes and she asking when the song will start! lol

[@robertstrohm2412]

Phil Collins began his big time career with Genesis. If you check them out you might like their stuff also. Peter Gabriel was also a member of Genesis at one time. I think you checked out his live performance of In Your Eyes, the Secret Garden version. If you haven’t you might want to take a look at that. I’m sure you will appreciate it.

[@chitownlee]

If you feel stange and still look this good that's all that counts 😆