Phil Collins: In the Air Tonight

Music guest Phil Collins performs "In the Air Tonight" for the Tonight Show audience.
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[@Fals3Agent]

3:23 every drummer's dream come true 😅😅😅

[@steeler63]

Fals3Agent Put this on a loop.

[@Michelle17887]

So true

[@aresef]

Fals3Agent Watch closely on the wide shot that follows to see Questlove grin like an idiot. I would too if I were him in that moment.

[@qoolquest]

lol idiot? thanks

[@Peeleded]

Fallon said in another segment of the show that he had been stressing out for months about doing this

[@PurpleRose1]

I heard Jimmy say that Questlove was nervous as hell throughout this performance because he wanted to get the drum part perfect. He nailed it though.

[@Terrezio]

Megan Miller can hardly blame him haha you can be the best drummer on the planet and the pressure would still be the same. Well done to Quest for smashin it!

[@roadweary5252]

Gossip Girl wow - really?

[@patrickelliott-brennan8960]

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[@EllaEllaEh]

Yeah, he had that big grin after he got through it. Nailed it!

[@sdhll2385]

@Gossip Girl and you're an ignorant piece of shit so i can see why you're so racist🤷🏾‍♀️

[@gusseisern1151]

Who is listening to this Song in 2024 ?

[@kripaludas5502]

I'm

[@gregorycarlson6632]

I am. May 2nd, 2024😊👍

[@ramonitaberdugo4461]

Here😊🥰🥰,05/15/24

[@charlesseagraves6210]

I AM! 43 years later! 👍🏻

[@yvng_hlolo11]

Here 17/06/24 🔥🙌

[@jeniferbennett5159]

The drum solo is always gonna be iconic, but the guitar leading up to "that moment" will always be so hauntingly great.

[@gedbeat15]

And Questlove KILLS it! What's the most amazing to me is that Questlove does a 2-drummer part all by himself. If you look back at all the live versions of this song, you usually see a drummer keeping rhythm & Phil doing the iconic roll and all the fills that come afterwards. Very impressive

[@akiraakai]

@@gedbeat15 No, no he doesn't.

[@gedbeat15]

@@akiraakai yes he does, bitch.

[@howtodoitdude1662]

@Michael O'Connell one bar solo

[@haileytriest7439]

Chills everytime

[@fadertrack3997]

I think it’s safe to say that Questlove has been waiting for this moment for all his life?

[@cdlogans]

ALL his life...heck I don't even play drums and I'm waiting to play that solo too! lol

[@sandrasanders706]

Oh Lord...lol

[@Gatorgetfresh]

💪🏽🤜🏾

[@darkshadow-yb5uj]

meh too.

[@afca25]

I guess He could feel it coming in the air that night though

[@mattschumacher4581]

Best part was Questlove's smile after the solo. He just completed every drummer's lifelong dream.

[@harveyvv]

I felt Questlove was not breathing while hes doing the drums but after seeing Phil's reaction towards him damn you gota check that one on the bucket list!

[@TheUmmahFightCamp]

Great comment! With all this racism going on like the 18oos it was good to see life long Liberal Phil and Q do their thing.

[@eugene188]

Oh for sure. This is an iconic song and those drums are def one of the most well known in our lifetime. And to perform it with Phil Collins...that shit is dope.

[@tnexus13]

You might say he's been waiting for that moment all his life.

[@danielboghosian7869]

Luke Shoewalker yep!!

[@snowdjagha]

The smile on Quest's face when Phill applauded him says everything.

[@Conceptcreator]

For people like this you just wish age wasn't a thing!!! These kinds of talents pffff they are special!!!

[@GodInTheMachine]

Phil's commitment to popped collars should not be overlooked

[@surfin9481]

😂

[@honestabe7099]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah needed that laugh thanks

[@mainsmain]

@mrbrockpeters Eric Cantona too

[@day-me-inmoodley3283]

@mrbrockpeters Eric "the king" cantona

[@davidmcaninch4714]

onemorebrando he’s one of the greatest musicians of all time singing one of the greatest songs and you’re commenting on his collar?? 🧐🧐🧐

[@charlesoconnor6247]

What questlove did is literally every percussionist’s dream 😂

[@tyshearatv6148]

Arthur Morgan after that solo he cracked a big smile 😂👏🏾

[@Ghostblood1334]

@@tyshearatv6148 Yea I noticed it too.

[@gleam6370]

I gave you all I had dutch

[@PaulyT999]

It is every Musician's dream.

[@brucelau2023]

It is every musician’s dream

[@jacko646697]

Heartbreaking to see him getting old and ill and to see the struggle within him. But still insane how he pulls this off nevertheless. This song will be in my heart forever. And so is he

[@markanderson7833]

Even more heartbreaking that he caused nerve damage in his neck while performing for fans.

[@sanaaniz]

It’s aging 😂😂😂😂 duh that’s life

[@Dismembering_Man]

@@sanaaniz no, he’s in bad health, not just old

[@melissagerber7231]

​@@sanaanizhe has diabetes,on top of the neck injury.

[@madpriest7822]

@@sanaaniz What's your reply? It's not age , he is in bad health.

[@richj6596]

You can see how much pain he is in, but he made it thru the song like a master!! I absolutely love Phil Collins! Great performance by him and the whole band!

[@mofoslappinfool]

its like the hurt doesnt show...but the pain still grows

[@MetalizedButt]

@@mofoslappinfool it’s no stranger to youuu and me GUHGUH GUHGUH GUHGUH GUHGUH GUH GAH DOOM

[@TheresaG21]

I saw that to...poor man he still continues to sing like it's nothing here to..

[@mi4cain315]

What's wrong with him?

[@unndunn1]

@@mi4cain315 severe spinal issues. He can’t play the drums anymore

[@yerboi5281]

Holy shit, the chills when quest love smashed this drums

[@vicesmadonna8151]

real shit

[@ashkaul]

has to be a big deal for questlove ... his smile at the end :)

[@SDchargersfan00]

Yer Boi I love that part of the song

[@violeta585]

Quest had been freaking out on social media the days before the performance...Jimmy even messed w/ him during the interview w/ Collins :)))

[@yung_broccolini]

Quest must have been so stoked to been able to do that

[@ScoreMore_4]

Here before viral just because it's a classic and he rocks

[@samlewis6837]

Mason V. same

[@InsideCarsTVBrasil]

Mason V. same here. He rocks!

[@Noireblancover]

you could not have said it better

[@MyUploadedLifeJD]

Mason V. Same!

[@JustToComment2023]

Mason V. Welcome to the under 10k club! I will guess over 1 million views by the end of Wednesday.

[@prodbynate1]

You can tell Phil’s a drummer, the way his energy came out when the drums kicked in, he felt comfortable as soon as that fill started

[@sunnymaus6569]

For me still one of the best songs of the 80's.

[@barrysilbert1689]

Thanks for liking, watching and listening to my songs, Thanks for your love♥️ and moral support. I hope you have been well entertained over the years?

[@user-tb2wz1tr8y]

What's amazing is when it first came out, it didn't come near the top of the charts. Maybe 19 or so. It became a better and more popular as the years have passed. It's absolutely timeless.

[@Raatchh]

Phil Collins looks like a substitute teacher but he jams hard

[@sinanengininsrmasaclar1439]

Collins'

[@clevelandbci9562]

@@sinanengininsrmasaclar1439 Just Collins. You wouldn't say "Phil Smith' looks like....."

[@UncoordinatedPixie]

Actually it’s Collins’s

[@justschr]

He sounds like it too. Missing the angst and anger behind his lyrics. Or maybe it’s that I’ve listened to too many covers.

[@sinanengininsrmasaclar1439]

@@clevelandbci9562 okay pal

[@makingthings277]

When you say fuck it, I'm going to rock it in a polo.

[@chefjanet2k]

with a popped collar!

[@premediesel]

first thing I noticed. I like it, Phil Collin's doesn't give a fuck.

[@kellyy6625]

Jon Gordon totally made me lol

[@afrikagood]

Phil deserves to not give a fuck!

[@dhaub7174]

Jon Gordon Collar popped too

[@patricktalley4185]

No song composed in the last 30 years comes anywhere close to delivering such a powerful build up of tension and explosive release as that iconic “In The Air Tonight” drum fill. Brings tears of joy to my eyes - and Questlpve nailed it with perfection. Thank you Phil Collins and The Roots!!!

[@susieq965]

Phil Collins is definitely one of the best musicians & singer/songwriter of the 20th & 21st Centuries! He deserves every award there is!

[@barrysilbert1689]

Thanks for liking, watching and listening to my songs, Thanks for your love♥️ and moral support. I hope you have been well entertained over the years?

[@anacruz7238]

Facts👍🏼

[@ethanweeter2732]

He is so creative too. Wrote the music and the lyrics.

[@susieq965]

@@ethanweeter2732 Of course he did! He should have already won a Kennedy Center Honor! He even produced Eric Clapton, Chaka Kahn, worked w/Sting & also produced & played the drums on album & toured w/Led Zeppelin lead singer after Jon Bonham passed. Then, Jason Bonham played for Phil. You should read his book, Not Dead Yet!

[@yamilelopez4140]

i love how you can hear the age in his voice. Makes it feel like such a more old timeless song

[@coachhhhhhh]

Franco Barrios agreed

[@tillredner7700]

Wow.. This is kinda weird I was just thinking that and hit the page down button to comment, legitimately thinking I would be the only one to feel that way and yours was the first comment I saw. So many people complain when these singers don't sound the exact same. I love the fact that he still went out there and sang live. Also Questlove's smile was adorable.

[@theovlach]

I think I hear the lack of teeth more than the age.

[@jessiem3169]

I agree. I love the fact he sounds older. There are so many great singers who we don't get to experience them still singing. Some because they passed away and others because of health issues and some (if not many) because they know people will give then crap for not sounding the same . I know Phil is seen as one of the greatest drummers and for him to get up there still sing and let someone else take over one of his most iconic drumming parts is awesome.

[@southbeatz8441]

Everyone sounds different when they're old and sing, that's just part of life but Phil is still good

[@CammyKazy]

3:23 - you're welcome

[@ncongnolancong]

ty

[@jjdvideo]

4:08

[@philgoodinc2]

3:23 without all the buildup just isnt the same. Listen from the beginning!!

[@fallontonight]

​DO DUM DO DUM DO DUM DO DO DO DO DUM

[@Vitoko1998]

Idont like the drum play

[@sadman7021]

I really love how they didn’t make him sing that really high part and let him improvise for that I love him so much he’s one of the G.O.A.T.S

[@brucelau2023]

That drum line will forever be iconic no matter what decade u were born in

[@efrenmarquez8228]

Of course the drums are iconic here but this song would not be what it is without the amazing guitar playing of Daryl Struermer.

[@robertandrews4912]

efrenmarquez8228 Totally agree. Until the drums come in it’s his guitar that’s iconic.

[@shinigami146]

Agreed but this song, as a whole, is composed and written so well. So much build up to the drum solo of rage.

[@Caltops78]

One of my favorite and underrated guitar players for sure

[@jesslianne855]

Absolutely said that from the beginning. That guitar is on point before the drums.

[@jesslianne855]

But no one can deny Phil as a drummer Legend

[@MissKatie19911]

Quest waited his entire life to play the drums for this song🤣 did you see his smile as soon as the camera panned out 🤣 love it

[@auto1640]

Mike Tyson

[@katrinalampkin9826]

Yes at 3:32 he smiled so cute

[@gregorycarlson6632]

Absolutely amazing how great his voice still is!👍

[@BigStash]

3:26 if you never air drum that fill you are lying in front of GOD and country. You were amazing Brother Quest🙏🏽🥃🤝🏾

[@Lord_Bibulous]

I work straightening saw blades. Whenever we hear this song play a few us take two cut pieces and bang on the scrap drum.

[@StephanieBogart]

Questlove couldn't contain his excitement when he NAILED that drum intro! So adorable! Phil is a freakin legend.

[@werkbarder3341]

Mark is a racist hating piece of shit

[@huntingwolf20]

That cymbal work was fricken amazing. Anyone that does Phil justice is great.

[@witoldabramowicz5676]

Och come on, you just can not screw this part! that would be a heavy sin

[@homerguy4444]

Its every drummers dream to h>t that part

[@aozgolo]

You could say he'd been waiting for this moment for all his life.

[@TuddecBMW]

Love it how people actually screamed during the performance at 3:23

[@imame1433]

That's cuz Questlove was nervous but he nailed it!!

[@_blancheoushd_9079]

Tuddec Not something you hear very often during Tonight Show live performances.

[@petrolbokehlicious]

More than 35 years later and the rage is still raw and present seeing how Phil rips his own heart out to sing this song. Let it go Phil, it's not good for your health.

[@nicedoppy2077]

4:58 ...that moment when the Master turns around point on your work done & check right Blessing U!!...and then u hold the breath just to after right away Give a Big Smile & Thanks to God!! :)

[@ShiiitIDK]

This drumline will forever be iconic.

[@TheresaG21]

BEST DRUM SOLO EVER!!! It may be small but it is MIGHTY!!!

[@813Productions]

Phil Collins The Legend!

[@alldaywatcher2470]

Living Legend!!!!!!

[@calebbartlett367]

Always!

[@bagpusscat7839]

Class never dies it is passed on :-)

[@SweetDreams706]

Absolutely! Singing one of the best songs EVER! Welcome back Phil!

[@813Productions]

Rai Alvis yessir

[@battleworthy4052]

Getting that sign of approval from Phil is everything! Questlove hit it spot on!

[@geethsan1567]

God, that drop is just gorgeously done.

[@finbeard]

the way phil's voice has changed over the years is fascinating. it has a completely different character now that he's so much older, but it lends a totally fresh tone to the song & he still sings with a ton of control. he really understands how to use all the new textures his voice has taken on to tell the story of the lyrics. dude is still one of the best ever to do it.

[@mszeszulski]

finbeard well spoken.

[@Carleee46]

This is a great comment!

[@CCSportsfan]

I agree wholeheartedly

[@DICKTURPIN1976]

Listen to the live aid version. That is a musical masterclass

[@nicholaslandolina]

finbeard He has adapted well, that's how you know he's not just a natural

[@lisaswartz2296]

I’m pretty sure the whole band smiled when Questlove nailed the drum solo!

[@59Fif]

@Phil Collins thats too shallow🤣 “send me an email saying you appreciate me” bot

[@livingglutenfree4815]

@@59Fif 🕵😂

[@pranoypraveenofficial]

It's a Drum Fill (Roll) aka. Drum Phil 😅

[@bbmiller1088]

I didn't doubt nor did his band mates doubt he would nail it. Quest is no joke

[@janniejeanjellybean3803]

That’s his son

[@jaebee9308]

I didn't even sing along like I normally would. Was too busy enjoying how awesome he still sounds. Loved every minute of that!

[@StarChyld4]

I have watched this countless times and still shout out at that drumbeat!! Brotha Questlove, no one…NO ONE…can take that moment from you!!! That was epic & no doubt musically respected!! ICONIC!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@bsbznumber1fan]

love Phil Collins this is one of my favs by him and he still sounds amazing this takes me back to my childhood

[@denisewhisler5536]

heatherlynn bless I wish he was drumming though

[@bebesomething]

I saw on CBS Sunday morning new he has an injury to his wrist.

[@marsm9]

It really does doesn't it.....wave of nostalgia right there.

[@denisewhisler5536]

keen Oh that's why

[@cequiestbon3676]

who told the house wives about youtube

[@sid.s.kamath]

It's never the same if Phil isn't playing the drums himself! He does that signature drum roll of this song better than anybody else. He goes into beast mode when he takes up the sticks!

[@TheUsmc0802]

Siddharth Kamath He is feeling better, I am praying he picks the sticks back up.

[@lukethestarkillmickey8235]

Have you ever even heard of Questlove?

[@tylerspunucious7420]

I'm sure he has. It's not the same kind of music though. People that listen to Phil Collins don't really care about The Roots.

[@TheUsmc0802]

The Roots are a great band, and I'm probably one of the few that enjoy both, but I am super psyched to see Phill back up there singing!

[@TfL1901]

+Tyler Spunucious well I have always liked both, so you aren't correct

[@MegensBay]

Questlove’s smile when he nailed it is priceless 👊

[@TheresaG21]

One of the greatest voices ever. Saw many of his concerts in my 20's.This is my ultimate favorite song of ALL music for me. He struggles with debilitating back pain and it looks like he's really struggling with pain here. Facial expression, hand in back, tight grip on mic stand. His back pain is what made him stop touring. :( Last of his concert were done sitting in a chair. He is LEGENDARY!!!

[@OfficialPhilCollinsChannel]

Hello Theresa , how are you doing?

[@lanataylor9578]

QuestLove just back there waiting patiently for his solo😂

[@dawgsfan1196]

kimber taylor "he's been waiting for this moment all his life" 😂

[@TRUTHThe1979]

For real and he nailed it

[@dawgsfan1196]

Oscar Buonafina one handed at that!

[@atldahottestlady1]

kimber taylor he killed it to girl!

[@AkamapD]

Impatiently*

[@socheatmek1431]

Thank you Phil for bringing the 80's back by popping your collar!!!

[@monimarz]

One pop collar cool! Oh Lord!

[@roguishpaladin]

Phil Collins never left the 80s/early 90s. Even when he was featured in a video game in the mid-2000s, he STILL somehow ended up being in the 80s. It's a gift.

[@dvh3113]

When everyone hit their groove, it hit my soul.

[@mr.disney4740]

And PHIL COLLINS can sing that song and drum at the same time. He Very underated and rare talent musician !

[@enricotoloy]

Phil Collins is not underrated... to be one of the three musicians in history to sold over 150 million album units separately both as a band member and a solo artist (the other 2 is Michael jackson and Paul MCartney)... he is a LEGEND.

[@BaibaVulgaris]

He isn't underrated, just you dont know it, he's rich as heck....

[@CatherineDupuis87]

Watching because Questlove was SO nervous about this and it was kind of adorable. (You nailed it, man!)

[@PaintingMyHorror]

Catherine Dore With good reason, Collins is an amazing drummer. I would imagine that Genesis etc. had some amount of impact on his development of the craft.

[@GranDaddo]

I would be nervous as hell. Those drums are trademark of this song and performing it infront of the guy who wrote them... Hands down.

[@derekdiedricksen9170]

I would be too! Collins is a great drummer and an amazing song writer..... to have the chance to perform with this guy would be such an honor.....

[@BennoWitter]

Of course. That could have been the end of a career as a drummer to screw up that drum solo playing with Collins.

[@paulrodriguez3757]

#perfectscore

[@chrisjusino243]

2 things: -Quest love, much respect for doing the song justice and throwing in very subtle touches of funk in there. I can imagine 10 years down the road telling people he played the most iconic drum fill of all time. -My absolute favorite thing about Phil Collins, he doesn't look like one of the biggest rock stars in the history of music, just looks like your best friends dad.

[@boutcha1]

I used to work for a Production Company that provided stage, PA, and Lighting for Concerts. Around the year 2002 we were providing everything for a Clearchannel/Budweiser Summer Concert Series. We ordered a whole brand new Yamaha drum kit for Questlove. Very expensive kit. I un-boxed everything. The only drums he used was Kick drum, Snare, Hi hat, Floor tom, and 2 Symbols. That's all he used, and he was badass. He can do it with less.

[@agumonkey]

What about Ricky Lawson's one note solo ?

[@isuriadireja91]

INARGUABLY, one of the 80s music ICONs...and one of the TOP most iconic songs of that decade.

[@DanHarkless_Halloween_YTPs_etc]

Well, Jimmy certainly didn't need to fake any enthusiasm this time! His reaction was a perfect button on this freaking awesome performance. I honestly never expected anything on his show to make me tear up, but this did. Whole lotta nostalgia there, from 1981 up through the present, and it's awesome to see and hear that Phil's still got it.

[@Monkie_.]

“Kids did you know I used to be in a band?” “Oh sure grandpa you crazy old fart,” *pops collar* “You’ll see...”

[@diabetes1191]

Phil collins version of an anime person adjusting their glasses

[@eharper7]

I CAN FEEL IT COMIN' IN THE AIR TONIGHT, OH LORD!!!

[@vickyrubzow710]

Scarface Phil Collin, "hold my beer"

[@rmlee9489]

😂

[@danielpaez4210]

And what a band.

[@patreasedurgin8792]

One of my favorite songs from Phil Collins! Sounds so much like the record! Love it!

[@cliffordvirador663]

+Patrese D. : Phil Collins Music Is Legendary...Loved His Music Since being lead Vocal Singer fOR Amazing music band Genesis...Music Lyric: "Hold Onto Night & Hold On to that Feeling". Amazing Phil Collins Music Career Skyrocketed When He Performed On Amazing Miami Vice Epic TV Soundtrack & Appeared As Special Guest On Miami Vice Episode: "Phil the Shrill". We Love His Music very Much Because He Writes music Lyrics based On His Real Life Experience such as Music track: "Another Day In Paradise", "Take A Look At Me Now", "You'll Be In My Heart" along With Amazing Kenny Loggins, Legendary Phil Collins Music Got Me Through Rough & tough Times In the 1980's. GOD BLESS Always, Good Health & Wellness Always,GOD Speed. Thanks Be to GOD fOR Amazing Kenny Loggins & Legendary Phil Collins..💝✌️😀

[@cliffordvirador663]

+Patrease Durgin: We Love Legendary Phil Collins Music Since his Amazing Lead vocals With Amazing Music band: Genesis. Legendary Music track: "Hold On My Heart". I Heard This fOR First Time On Amazing & Epic James Cameron Fox TV show: Dark Angel with Michael Weatherly, Amazing Jessica M. Alba, Supernatural Jensen Ackles, Amazing Cast & WONderful Food Catering Crew. "Great Music Comes In ALL Blessed+ Great fORMS". Thanks Be to GOD fOR Amazing Kenny Loggins & Legendary Phil Collins Amazing Music Got Us Through Rough Times In the 1980's.💝✌️😀

[@patreasedurgin8792]

I agree. I loved Phil Collins music every since I was little. And him being in the Genesis band was awesome. Yes he's a true legend. :-)

[@patreasedurgin8792]

Clifford Virador I love Kenny Loggins music as well.

[@realanarchobill]

wow. amazing performance every time best artist of all time hands down.

[@Curse_of_the_moon]

Got chills when Questlove hit that fill.cheers to the director and camera crew to pull that off live too.

[@horizonchaser6030]

I Love how this song INSTANTLY transports me back to 1984 Miami VIce days. Damn, the 80's were the BEST!

[@vladua8]

I am agree with you. 80s was the best times, best girls, best music, best movies, best cars and people was better than today...

[@notevencalm]

I'm not from 80s but I've played GTA Vice city stories

[@oneflowerninjamagic1912]

You deserve a ride on the first Time Travel Machine - when it's invented - for this comment ! : )

[@vishishify]

nah you just one old bitch

[@sinanengininsrmasaclar1439]

@@vishishify Talk to people properly

[@kategillespie4955]

High five to Questlove for nailing the drums with Phil Collins singing!

[@axel07121]

had the pleasure to watch this genius three times live on different shows both solo and as well with Genesis. He's truely a legend...

[@cindibush8880]

I've been to many concerts..know all the music..this still puts a lump in my tummy and throat..hard to explain the feeling.Ill be forever greatful to this great guy.Dealing w.cancer now..found this.Cant stop smiling.Tnx Mr Phil..love ya..

[@j0ellyfish]

I wish the best for you, my friend.

[@RT-ir3kd]

I'm praying for you, God be with you and your family 🙏

[@MeredithHagan]

Stunning. And I'm betting Questlove just checked something off his bucket list. 😭❤️

[@mightymartianca]

The look on his face "Oh man, I didn't f--k it up!" You could tell he'd obviously been sweating this one. It's one of the most iconic drum fills of the 1980s, but no pressure! Anyways, he nailed it.

[@germain83]

mightymartianca Nah, I think it's THE drum fill of the 80s. Instantly fills you with 80s vibes and it's instantly timeless as well.

[@TheLeatheryman]

Yes I think so because I came.

[@darrenbent7601]

Watching the show with the previous couple of episodes, Questlove was sweating buckets. He didn't want to jinx it. I'm sure you are correct, that was probably top on his bucket list.

[@jeffteachworth2982]

I think Quest played it safe 'not' to fuck it up. You could tell he was a bit stiff for that part. Cant say I blame him.

[@Sulikowsky]

Real voice. No playback. No voice modification, just pure talent.

[@elduderino7767]

of course mens pitch increases with age but he still does a great job here

[@Talezassian]

@neogeomaster That'd be a delay that the sound person is adding to the output mix.

[@Nairrrrrrr]

@neogeomaster fuck off

[@chrissithlord4760]

This is my favorite from his other types of performances.

[@satyankarsharma2837]

That too after 40 years. ❤

[@charlesvillaflor1566]

G'damn!!! The voice is still there.. ... God Bless Phil.. 😘☺️😊

[@wmtaylor6705]

That drumroll still gives me goosebumps!!

[@ryanstraightedgebeast3858]

He's battled health problems and alcoholism and he's still singing. One of the greatest of all-time.

[@elizabethmcleod246]

His third marriage really caused him grief. Too bad,

[@cr-it5lh]

well phill is goated for a while now..

[@WarrenCromartie2]

I hate to see this guy getting old. I'm a massive Genesis fan, and as a musician he;s always been an influence and inspiration. His voice and performance is part of the soundtrack of my life.

[@jaebee9308]

Sounds as awesome as ever.

[@pradabears]

@@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525 I hope i die before i get old.

[@carinthyberg6529]

Same💕

[@michaelnilsson4764]

Agreed. It was somewhat painful to see how phrasing and being in key was a struggle. Sometimes it’s better to leave memories intact.

[@wowyathink5982]

Same. His music will forever be tied to my childhood. My heart beats a little differently when I hear this song especially.

[@Theamarion00]

At his consert in Norway in 2019, when this song started playing I literally cried my eyes out, so many memories of me and my dad when i was younger! And when he said Ive been waiting for this moment all my life" I yelled it out so loud he said: " I love the entusiasm in this one". He's my biggest idol, and having him notice me like that was the greatest moment of my LIFE ❤️🥺

[@dp92492]

People might not realize, unless you are a big PC/Genesis fan that this is his last public performance where he stands. God dangit why do we have to get old. Love you phil.

[@Harmon1ca]

He gave it everything he had in this performance. It remains in my favorites and I revisit many times a year. A true artist for long as he could; only honor in that.

[@TSKewl]

Phil Collins at the end like “I don’t do this anymore, but I did it for you Jimmy.”

[@shahaffiq5860]

Well he did until his final concert ever recently.

[@Nostaljack]

@@shahaffiq5860 Not in that key and not with that energy. His ability to do the tune in this key (already quite a bit lower than the OG) is long gone.

[@Louise446]

who liked before he even started singing 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Bubba1025]

Naomi Mendes wow

[@KamKast]

Naomi Mendes I couldn't help myself. A true icon.

[@josephbonner2]

Naomi Mendes #SAMEHERE

[@cloroxbleach4060]

Naomi Mendes WHO IS HE LOL

[@g8btony]

I mean no disrespect to Phil, as he is one of my all-time favorite artists, and I can't even imagine the struggles he has gone through with the nerve issues and learning to walk and drum again. That said, I think he's still got a little ways to go before his voice is in prime shape.

[@corbinthepieguy0249]

Phil collins is so damn awesome bro. Sounds better than most the musicians that are half his age. 72 and still kicking ass. Questlove nailed the drums too

[@tequiness061]

The Roots feeling the moment next to the master Phill Collins. No words. Awesome.

[@Derek_Gerard]

how can phil collins be so fucking cute and badass at the same time?!

[@darren970]

What the fuck are you doing here

[@sbj97]

Pause...

[@kazumasjourneyofsong511]

Why do i agree with you.....

[@imbored01]

I have no idea

[@nachogonzaga603]

Pause my guy

[@purplekillerpenguin]

quest love was like 'nailed it'

[@lilRadRidinHood]

If you watched the whole show, he WAS freaked a bit about blowing it...therefore the crowds' reaction when he did!

[@gio-cl3yf]

Fletcher Hatcher or you can just leave him to whatever what he wants his name to be. that works too.

[@stagecoachrobbery]

Like "Prince", "Madonna", "Moby", "Fatboy Slim" or any other musician that has a stage name. All terrible, right?

[@davidrogers2493]

You can also see some relief there too. That part is fast and DEMANDS precision and PERFECT timing and you GOT to FEEL it. If any of those components are missing, it's going to sound like a cheap imitation.

[@DanMeyer80]

That drummer was on Cloud 9, he got to do the iconic drum fill for the legend Phil Collins, something most would only dream of doing!

[@tickedoffsheikh8587]

Phil turned towards the drummer and acknowledged his efforts... that must be a very humbling moment for him... as it was for me. That's the best recommendation any contemporary drummer can wish for his musical CV! Thanks Jimmy Fallon for thinking about this.👍🇬🇾

[@barrysilbert1689]

Thanks for liking, watching and listening to my songs, Thanks for your love♥️and moral support. I hope you have been well entertained over the years?

[@mrfundah]

That drummer has been waiting his whole life to do that drum solo with Phil Collins look at the smile on his face

[@Jacksmusicshack]

mrfundah oh lord!

[@amyhoover9]

It's amazing how great Phil sounds after all these years :)

[@sarahmforever]

Amy I know right?! It’s like no time has passed at all!

[@marcuseversley3334]

The great one's don't age

[@sensitivity7207]

3:26 PamPam PamPam PamPam PamPam Pam Pam. Questlove played In the air tonight with Phil Collins and nailed legendarny intro. History happened!

[@yongdol73]

I still get goosebumps when the drum kicks in.

[@alejandromendez3174]

Playing GTA Vice Stories was the first time I heard that song. It was like a flashback. He is a legend

[@phoenixarizonastate1715]

Alejandro Méndez well he actually in the game too in a few missions and sing in the game

[@carswithkg.3432]

First time i heard it was on the Cadbury ad with the gorilla playing the drums.

[@samielabraham9773]

Old times.......... :(

[@user-gn7fk8zv1v]

Same bro

[@luisnavarro1347]

awevo yo lo jugue en PSPy salir la rola completa, incluso sale el Phil en nade las misiones

[@Dave-in-France]

Message for Phil Collins "That was the BEST EVER version of Something I have ever heard. You are like the finest wine Phil, you just get better and better. Truly awesome performance,.

[@dominiquedoeslife]

What a beautifully clear voice Phil Collins still has after all these years. Only mod on that mic is a minor bit of reverb with a long delay (audio production is one of my full time jobs). His voice really still IS THAT GOOD. And Questlove...my man...mm that was greatness right there, and he knew it. LOVE this performance.

[@carolebourque9761]

How he can still belt out the lyric “all my life”ha,ha,ha……and goes on forever is even more amazing at his stage in life!!🔥👏👏👏👏👏

[@Sharon-zu7oq]

I always knew Questlove was a great drummer, but wow! he NAILED this song. I re watched this again the other night, you can just see the relief on his face after the "big" drum part was over

[@FacheChanteDeux]

That must have been an amazing experience for him. It does not get better than playing drums for Phil.

[@odiemodie1]

Chris Thomson even if it is not a complicated drum play, he was playing for Phil Collins... The man himself is a drummer, and with everyone expecting Questlove to play it as awesome as it should be, that's a lot of over-whelming peer pressure. To screw up even the slightest, would mean brand nation of every low class name for a long time.

[@tiplady]

Chris Thomson I think it's more about that he was the first to do it and he has been very unwell.

[@Lasse3]

This is not like some " on / off " thing, " doing it, or not doing it " you realize the kick drum is also heavily involved in the ' fill ' 3:25 The double kick drum with the toms, you can do it with a single drum stick, but to get the feel with the kick drum into the fill, and doing it as tightly as Questlove did, is actually very hard. you seem to believe that a avarage drummer with 10 years experience, would be able to play this with all the nuances that were in this performance. you obviously know very little of music. maybe at some point, you will also start to notice the subtle nuances that sets apart mediocre musicians from good musicians.

[@Kyra_2424]

Yeh, I've played the drums since I was nine years old and can confirm it's really not that hard. (Even with the kick) Not that I'm dissing Phil or Questlove, got mass respect for both.

[@VeganAthlete]

03:26 - BEST QUESTLOVE MOMENT EVER! :)

[@RonStarr215]

Imagine how many times he played that as a kid and finally getting to do it in front of literally the whole world

[@alexhuntley803]

Best song ever

[@babynursekaren]

Have always loved this man and do to this day. Thank God he was put on this Earth!

[@karolynagy2235]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@scotts333]

The greatest drop of all time.

[@PaulyT999]

You can tell how good a drummer is by the faces he makes. Questlove is focusing on the beats you can tell that by the expressions on his face, when he gets through the hard part he smiles. He is a true Drummer.

[@beastmry]

What hard part? Haha. The genius of this song is in the simplicity, any one taking drum lessons for a few months can play this.

[@lewisb85]

@@beastmry I think it was more playing an iconic song with the guy who wrote it right there.

[@tanushbhatt1419]

I'm sad that he looked genuinely exhausted at the end. We have to cherish these icons while they last!!!

[@roykarnes1492]

The feel of the chills up the back into the arms unbelievable wow one hell of a song ...think u Mr Phil Collins

[@ing360]

Can you imagine being Quest Love??? Performing an entirely different genre for his entire career, then Jimmy Fallon hires The Roots, and now performing the best tiny drum solo in any song ever, playing WITH Phil Collins!! O M G Talk about amazing

[@cartman2dk]

yeah not many have had the chance to play as diversified as questlove. hes a real life teddy bear playing mad drums.

[@Dutub2000]

Was thinking the same. He is an accomplished musician and has played with numerous artists through the year, but personally, I was a drummer, doing the drumming bride in In the Air Tonight with Phil Collins performing would be some kind of dream come true.

[@manysnakes]

I don't know ?uestlove, but I know his taste in music, and it's hard to imagine that playing the solo to this song while Phil Collins sings wasn't fulfilling a lifelong dream that he never imagined in a million years, despite all his success, could ever come true.

[@jangiew]

Ingrid Hanson. Totally did you see the flash of a smile as he did it..

[@johnlee7479]

Age catches up with all of us eventually , but him being a legend is forever ! Good on ya phill

[@albus4043]

Oh, wow, the pressure on him to do the drum solo. Awesome

[@madonna1396]

Questlove you hit that out of the ballpark ❤❤Phil Collins ❤️❤️

[@jrichard88]

Dude still has it. Awesome performance.

[@oskarsodergren7033]

Phil Collins looks so goofy, in a good way. Like, he doesn't look like one of the most influential artists of all time. He looks like a guy my dad would invite to a backyard bbq and only drink Hard Lemonade. Love this man!

[@mortenvinding]

This was so amazing. I began listening to Phil Collins in the 90’s, and just love this song. And to see he still got it , it’s just crazy

[@theresafox2816]

My daughters loved Phil Colins and they’d say mom come here listen to this and they would look at me to see my reaction when the drums started and I was frozen , my heart skipped a beat, and still does at 67 years old the 80s were great! Haven’t seen this in a long time and it almost gave me a heart attack. Going to pull out the vinyl tonight Phil Colins much love to the memories tonight!!!👏👏👏😘😉

[@barrysilbert1689]

Thanks for liking, watching and listening to my songs, Thanks for your love♥️and moral support. I hope you have been well entertained over the years?