Phil Collins Takes The Drum Quiz | The Jonathan Ross Show

Comedian John Thompson plays a selection of drum fills for Jonathan and his guests. Can legendary songwriter Phil Collins recognise his own music?
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[@dr.christopherdiaz4473]

"Is that Phil or Not-Phil?" "Thats John Thompson." The most British answer possible.

[@deadeyes2803]

an american would had said "was that an attempt at being funny cuz that was fucking lame bro"

[@mitchellwilliam95]

@@deadeyes2803 Sheltered preconceived notions.

[@Fitz1993]

@@deadeyes2803 That's why people don't like Americans "bro".

[@M4RCM0NT31R0]

Ba dum Tsss

[@jasonsignor7237]

Hahaha!! 🤣

[@idiotpictures579]

“It was Arrowsmith with Run-DMC” Phil: “Oh, okay” You can hear the disinterest when he says that

[@isaacgleeth3609]

Phil, in his head: "Bloody fuckin' Americans."

[@cdorresteijn]

Kind of like your disinterest to spell Aerosmith correctly, eh?

[@tong_levin]

Actually it was Awwowsmith with Wun-DMC

[@clydebanklol7594]

😂😂😂wun_ DMC💪🏼

[@Doormanswift]

Two bad sounds that sound bad together.

[@sixsentsoldiers]

Phil Collins OWNED the 80s. One of the greats.

[@nycot107]

Phil on the outside = totally chill Phil on the inside = "OMG, THAT IS NOT HOW YOU PLAY THAT ON THE DRUMS!"

[@RobBob555]

Only retards who are trying to impress people say "chill" 🙄🤦‍♂️

[@mootbooxle]

Long live Phil Collins! There will never be another like him.

[@mootbooxle]

Except maybe his sons :)

[@leebarrett9581]

Thank god

[@jadedlove1345]

Facts!

[@MickyAvStickyHands]

I think Phil is regretting getting sober at this point

[@johnnycorvo]

Haha.

[@asuvw]

MickyAvStickyHands That Prince album on your profile picture is amazing!

[@astroboirap]

loooooooooool

[@ravimukeshmadaan1041]

That Prince album picture👍

[@uwupancakes1251]

Lets keep this at 666 guys

[@mayaaa1399]

0:05 poor Phil was expecting some audience laughs

[@Onlyrealmusic4life]

that shit has me laughing nonstop

[@BandrewMacrew]

He would've probably had them if the host didn't interrupt him, a good host would've easily caught that hehe

[@teedeeproductions]

How in the heck, that’s funny AF. Should have gotten a better audience

[@bogdangaric4540]

I get it :D This was joke from kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3qwp2uQrsuhgJo

[@lunakid12]

@@bogdangaric4540 Ahh, thank you! I'd have never understood what was so special about that. But then again, never mind the audience, I'd have expected a laugh from John Thompson at least.

[@RedlightRecordsStudio]

Who the hell would offer to play drums in front of Phil Collins?

[@daviddurant5655]

Hell I would that's how you get better

[@Frank1979Zappa]

Redlight Records Same thing with actors who think they can sing. On the contrary, musicians CAN act.

[@magicmulder]

Reminds me of my first karaoke. I sang „Feel“ by Robbie Williams and learned afterwards that the host was the singer in a RW cover band...

[@CB-xr1eg]

Ringo.

[@rjmari]

@Frank1979Zappa What? So many musicians are bad at acting, even in short cameos. And there's a ton of actors who can sing very well. That is one very baseless generalization.

[@TimWrightDJ]

I met John when he played a comedy gig in one of my local pubs a few years back. An absolute gent, genuinely such a nice guy! He's just a proper down to earth bloke who doesn't act like he's better than anyone.

[@ppdan]

"Walk this way" was such an easy one. I am amazed none recognized it.

[@leewhitworth9142]

I think Phil would've got it had they used the original version.

[@sameoldeh]

@ppdan Definitely intentional...could have been an actor too.

[@shaebryant1916]

It’s a shit song. No one with decent taste knows it

[@NESherv]

Phil just generally seemed like he didn't want to be there.

[@meavid]

NESherv It's like he always feels that way!

[@gellyrokz3020]

I mean, he's a drummer who can't play drums anymore and they put him on a stage with a guy playing HIS songs? He's old, he's in constant pain. He probably didn't want to be there. I can understand.

[@vladimirmihajlovic2485]

Yeah, I felt it was extremely insensitive

[@hermanhelmich]

NESherv could we say he lost his mojo?

[@slowdownmoveoversharethero9701]

I agree but Phil manager has to get him booked on talk shows and if he wants to be recognized its the best that he can be done.

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

Phil Collins = Legend. LOVE him.

[@really9025]

Phil is truly a legend. Sort of sad to see him getting older and not performing anymore. His songs will live on forever. Amazing!

[@kalebmorrow332]

He’s been playing 35 years but once every 10 years...

[@ryephil]

phil is definitely noticing everything hes doing wrong, he looked heated after the terrible in the air tonight fill lolll

[@overcomethisworld]

😂

[@pomat22]

You do know it was a joke right? Don't be an idiot

[@spacecowboy2k]

Phil's got that "e's butchering my tracks. I've gone straight to hell." expression

[@theunionbeats1]

i dont know if hes gone straight to haites...

[@mwapperom9721]

Ernst mosch En morgen

[@Leandro-te9tu]

Breaks my heart to see phil like this 😢

[@mikekaraoke]

Even worse now 😢

[@waynefarrellvoiceovers]

Phil quite rightly appears to want to be anywhere but on that sofa. He’s the type of artist who deserves a one to one interview, instead of being sat next to a lineup better suited to an episode of Blankety Blank.

[@craig.tanner]

I don't think you understand how British late night works mate

[@Beerglass1980]

Yes!!! Agree

[@o.portista]

A true one of a kind. They'll never be anyone like you Phil. Thank you for everything, and long live. Wishing you all the best legend, and thank you for carrying my childhood with your talent. 💙👑

[@markfox7764]

Ba-Dum-Tish!

[@peanuts2105]

Probaly one of my all time favourite singer/song writers but definitely my favourite drummer by a country mile. What a legend

[@simonpercy8549]

Completely agree 👍

[@gringochucha]

It's a surprise Phil's ears didn't start bleeding. Most people don't know just how good of a drummer he was in his prime (Brand X anyone?).

[@gasaholic47]

Completely agree. Brand X is actually touring again, without Collins. They're playing (or might have already played?) The Blue Note in NYC recently.

[@gasaholic47]

And I should also add, his work on early Genesis, and especially for me, A Trick of the Tail.

[@hermanhelmich]

gringochucha Livestock !! Brilliant... Percy Jones on bass

[@TheDrunkSpartan1337]

Gotta say the drum sound on Trick of the Tail is absolutely brilliant. And his performance on Los Endos! Oh man!

[@sudicalwig]

Love that album!

[@johnstewart2981]

Phil does not look pleased to be on that show.

[@neaituppi7306]

I don't think it is that. He just looks nearly senile. He couldn't even tell an aerosmith song.

[@MultiverseAndy]

Paid.

[@nunya2954]

John Stewart, he has lost his hearing. Also the probably paid him to act like he didn't know. All these shows are written for max viewer showing.. and whatever it takes to get the numbers..

[@alfching2499]

John Stewart he didn’t mind the fee though did he

[@stonecoldtim]

He doesn't seem upset to me at all. Looks like he is having fun.

[@rexmundi2237]

Awkward and a little bit cruel - like inviting an alcoholic to a wine-tasting.

[@beaufighter245]

Agreed. But that's all Jonathan Ross can do, rip the piss out of people as he has no talent of his own. Phil Collins, absolute legend.

[@nemuchan]

well they are british

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Jonathan has a pretty nice tie in this video, though.

[@frazzleface753]

I didn't understand what you meant until I found out that Phil can't play drums anymore. Yes, this was very stupid and bordering on cruel. Typical Woss.

[@gabdevil3]

@Rowan Melton Severe back problems

[@kuriaki71]

Always loved Phil’s playing.

[@mrtyreus0]

Considering he was arguably the world's best drummer for a significant period of time, it makes sense that he would have the humility to know when to step down. I respect that. It's nice to know though, that he's finally starting to get some true recognition. This man deserves a hug. Luckily many of his creations and music are still being heard live around the world, supported by creative drummers and appreciative fans.

[@DanaWorrell]

He didn't want to step down. His body was feeling the effects of working so hard on the drums. He had to sit for the Detroit show. His son is taking over

[@Moscato_Moscato]

Phil looks like the guy works at a music shop and tries out every instrument just for fun

[@koolkei]

and is absurdly good at any instrument he plays

[@wildanS]

In English, please.

[@gz9975]

Phil looks like the guy works at a music shop and tries out every instrument just for fun

[@chilliam00]

@TDOJ I didn't even notice that until I read your comment and read the OP's comment again. It's like your brain fills in the gaps, the missing words and punctuation to make sense of the sentence. 🤯🤯🤯

[@bendover7813]

Phil Collins is my biggest idol! What a talent.

[@kooskansloos4834]

The legend, the main man, Philip Collins!

[@BLMeredith87]

0:52 every drummer while the guitarists tune up 😂

[@ripped181]

Lmfao

[@diviningoildesigns]

I adore Phil Collins. ❤️ 🥁

[@thomasbland5450]

Wow, Phil really livened up this segment..

[@johnp1229]

I f'kin love Phil Collins. Amazing talented musician but also a great personality. Who remembers him way back in the 80's when he was in Miami Vice. Great episode.

[@kabband]

Phil doesn't look impressed haha. He played "in the air tonight" wrong but good effort!

[@michaelmattice4986]

I didn't want to be THAT GUY but you're right...He left out the bass drum:)

[@SciFiArtman]

IMO, he played them all wrong and his timing was pretty shaky. But good enough I suppose, as I got them all - as I suspect most people did.

[@ThemFuzzyMonsters]

@@SciFiArtman Yeah ... that was all over the place. The guy is a comedian, so I suppose it was to be expected that he would make a mockery out of those parts. 😬🤣😉

[@leeannpratt1157]

Yes.!..he didn't play part of it.

Lol, Phil doesn't recognize Aerosmith!

[@ferreroman2913]

yeahh thats kind of shocking

[@gazman9468]

Couldn't believe that either!

[@metjovi]

I know. Not only Aerosmith, it was a popular track from Phil's golden era, 1986.

[@AB-80X]

metjovi And back then, Collins didn't give a rats ass about anyone. A bit like in this interview. Being his usual self...

[@OlafoWaffle]

To be fair he's wrote and performed on like 30+ albums. You're not gonna remember them all.

[@andystokes8702]

Phil Collins was so incredibly lucky to land a gig with Peter Gabriel on vocals, Steve Hackett on guitar, Mike Rutherford on bass and Tony Banks on keyboards. He had such an easy ride to stardom.

[@Tom_W_Jones]

This was generally uncomfortable.

[@dinkaDPB]

well sorry that not everyone is as good as you mister tom jones

[@stevejenkins6919]

test

[@freqeist]

too many egos

[@FlintboyG]

It's not unusual...

[@KG-th3cr]

I love you Phil no matter what.

[@luissanjuan1072]

Phil Collins the best ! Great man

[@Louisiana1975]

Phil is a LEGEND!!!

[@Noiseheads]

0:04 you'll thank me

[@glennzornig4978]

We want to hear a Buddy Rich solo. Only Phil Himself could meet that challenge.

[@flyinpigmusic331]

Apocalypse in 9/8 is one of my favorite drum parts of all time.

[@tramlad2]

I love Phil, it upsets me seeing and hearing people have a go at him, he is a legend, and a world class drummer, and a good guy, he does look a bit tired

[@leeschofield488]

He's just not that good of a drummer at all.

[@boelleboble1388]

OhRight, TheMurders are you on sumn

[@RevorML]

I love Phil Collin's songs but I've heard he is not the easiest person to work with.

[@leeschofield488]

@@boelleboble1388 No, just saying it straight...he ain't that good of a drummer.

[@meheemetmeheme3000]

Lee Schofield would you care to name someone who is/was better?

[@mikeyproctor5670]

Ok so they get Phil Collins on their show and they decide to get somebody else to play the drums.... sure

[@tanner87]

Mikey Proctor he can't play at the moment

[@mikeyproctor5670]

***** Why not?

[@evr9055]

he lost stength in his right hand, he's working on recovery though.

[@asendejo7]

Phil dislocated several vertebra in his upper neck while touring with Genesis back in 2007 which affected his hands and unfortunately can never play again.

[@marianacaffaro]

oh, so sad to hear that!

[@flybeep1661]

Phil Collins looks older than his years. He was 65 when this was recorded. He looks like he's in his early 70s.

[@KG-th3cr]

I know. It's so sad.

[@gatolocoverga152]

it is genetic he always seemed like 10 o 12 years older that already he was

[@McRaeJim]

Oh my goodness really? He does not look well even then.

[@tmarie-rm9nl]

I love the music of Genesis and Phil Collins!

[@Rafcyk]

Phil is such a funny and happy guy. He could tell the jokes. On the graveyard.

[@viernesdevideoblog]

“We wiil rock but a little bit faster” omg

[@guigui6931]

It's beyond me that nobody among the guests could recognize Run DMC's Walk this way.

[@chrisgsayshello]

For some reason my mind was flashing on ELO's Don't Bring Me Down =/

[@hellwyckplays]

Mainly because it's not Run DMC';s track, it's Aerosmith's

[@Mooseman327]

Well, it WAS played like shit.

[@JohnSmith-oe5kx]

Aerosmith's Walk This Way, but yes. The version featuring Run D.M.C. peaked at #8 in the UK and was a Platinum single there. The original single was 2xPlatinum in the US, although only Silver in the UK.

[@Bricklinsv1970]

Phill Collins is a Living Legend. Good to see hes smiling and looking god.

[@tolsen8212]

This remind me of playing heavy metal tracks to my Grandad. He's really not interested, and he's annoyed I'm wasting his time, but he isn't quite rude enough to actually stand up and walk out.

[@SydneyDrums]

That Yamaha Recording Custom is one helluva drum kit 👌🏼

[@jocelynnwest9007]

The reason I found out about Phil Collins is because his song I DON'T CARE ANYMORE came on my GTA 5 radio and I loved it. I looked it up and listened to a lot of his other songs and my favorite so far is SUSUDIO. My friends make fun of me, but no matter what I will still love his songs. Please don't blame me for just finding out about him. I was born in 2004. God bless you Phil Collins. Best drummer and will always be forever even when unhealthy. When he dies he will age back to his good years and do what he loves. HE IS A GOD!!!!! I love you Phil.😍😘😄😊😉😎

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Jocelynn West do yourself a real favour and go and listen to his Genesis back catalogue, especially when he was drumming in early Genesis, the music is other worldly. If your a young person with a bit of patience take some time out and listen to whole albums in one go like Selling England by the pound and the lamb lies down on broadway. Life changing stuff.

[@jubankta1627]

Jocelynn West no man is a God love

[@Frank1979Zappa]

Kingdongdingdongdang Every word is true. I especially recommend "Seconds Out". Discovered it with 14. Working as a drummer now for 34 years. Totally happy. So much for "life changing stuff".

[@lythandrel]

I'd make fun of you for liking susudio the best too! at least you got your feet wet on "I don't care anymore" where he kicks major ass on drums! give some peter gabriel genesis a listen, and you'll see how amazing phil collins really is on drums. also, he's played live with eric clapton, nathan east, and greg phillinganes. that combination on stage is magical (provided you find versions where the sound is decent).

[@kottmeier]

You wrote exactly what I wanted to say in reply to JW. Good on you! And you're spot on too. Early Genesis is the best and albums like the Lamb, SEBTP, Foxtrot and NC are incredibly good. Made me sad when Genesis began to transform into a pop band. Kind of like how Queen changed and not for the better, IMO.

[@PaulTheBetta]

“I can Phillip Collins in the air tonight”

[@chevyvan1989]

Phil is so funny when jonathan says he is not the only talented drummer in the room.

[@michaelmattice4986]

God I love Phil!!!

[@Zazume_]

Here, look, he can do what you unfortunately can't do anymore, I hope you'll like it! Did they really think, he would enjoy this? It was painful enough for me as a huge fan of him.

[@BrianRamsey41]

Plz come to the states Phil

[@pschroeter1]

I was waiting for the opening to Owner of a Lonely Heart.

[@ARC117Studios]

How did they NOT know the first was Aerosmith??

[@mst7806]

Phil Collins is clinically unaware of the existence of good music.

[@Zoumios]

Except for his own? XD

[@kyleweaver2076]

Mat Teakle 70's Genesis and Brand X > anything by Aeroshit

[@mdnblues]

Kyle Weaver Not true.

[@tonyr2360]

He didn't play it smoothly...but he played it correctly.

[@VFXCommander]

I only know Phil as the legendary artist behind Tarzan. One of Disney's best scores ever created!

[@thespectator2976]

2018 Phil is STILL awesome...

[@YinzerTracy]

My goodness. Phil looks like he's 80. I used to have such a huge crush on him!

[@santeesioux5912]

He really should shave.

[@MrCR500AF]

because he almost is

[@idocoolthings6102]

drumming for 35 years my arse.

[@StixH]

He may well have been playing all that time, maybe he just hasn't practiced enough. Definitely looks self taught in any case!

[@SgtZaqq]

Probably it's his not very serious hobby. He's definitely not Phil Collins.

[@SPAZZOID100]

StixH Phil is self taught. And is one of the best drummers of all time. This dude here is AWFUL.

[@sammydwalton7115]

StixH I'm mostly self taught and played for like a year and could do better than that

[@jasonwilliams6005]

He never said in a row...

[@lax9115]

What a great clip! Wish I'd watched the whole show now. ....bugger.

[@RonWinter335]

Check out Phil Collins playing with Brand X. Awesome!!

[@PhanaticalProduction]

3:09 Phil thinking, "that's right....I AM a drum god"

[@Buenomars]

I kinda wished he played that iconic drum intro from Disturbed's Down with the Sickness, lol

[@rowdyg702]

Buenomars fuck yeah

[@mrlarvux]

should have covered their hit land of confusion instead. oh wait...

[@jamesha175]

ya we were all waiting for that one.

[@DatMetalBoi75]

Kinda fitting because they covered a phil Collins song

[@damienwaychester1527]

*Ow ah ah ah ah*

[@joker68.2]

Phil Collins is a legend

[@filozota]

such a senior moment for Phil

[@Stu-SB]

Lol... He's like ..."oh yea ok zzzzz" on walk this way !

[@DingDimlewitz]

Pretty amazing how he can miss every beat

[@CB-xr1eg]

Even more amazing how many people on KZbin are expert drummers.

[@Mooseman327]

That's talent, mate!

[@MAESherman-uh1gb]

Why would you have Phil Collins on your show, and have someone else play the drums?

[@johnnymancspice]

Bravo JT for even trying that in front of Phil 👏🏼

[@blitzstrahl]

Gotta love Jonathan Woss

[@dr.mantistoboggan3265]

Bro wtf was that noise Phil made in the beginning😂

[@leewhitworth9142]

He was doing it for comedic effect after Ross said he wasn't the only talented drummer there, but nobody laughed unfortunately.

[@Mr_Boggins]

35 years of drumming huh? bummer

[@fripptricky5099]

My thoughts exactly.

[@richardgonzalez2698]

His poor parents😂

[@joshyking9]

not bad for playing them by ear...

[@stonaraptor8196]

johsyking his timing is brutally off.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Stona Raptor like your spelling fella

[@RyanDeimerly]

Phil, it looks like pop delivery here- I know you have some scorn for "In the Air Tonight," because it certainly doesn't encompass you as a musician and all the hard work you've put into becoming one of the best (and most influential) drummers I've even seen (and I studied under someone who mentored under under Buddy Rich)...please remember what you've done for a lot of people ("Another Day In Paradise" certainly influenced a lot of people's childhoods when it came out, and still does.)

[@ninoubuitre1730]

Merci pour les sous-titres... Merci à ceux qui ne comprennent pas l'anglais... Merci beaucoup... Fan de Phil Collins ;o)

[@anngirling8043]

Wow John Thompson certainly knows how to rock a set of drums.

[@barrysilbert1689]

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

[@logan4x6]

“I thought it was ‘We Will Rock You’ but faster” ... Get this man out of here.

[@leewhitworth9142]

To someone who isn't as musically oriented as Phil Collins or the people watching this it will sound like that.

[@logan4x6]

Lee Whitworth Sure, sure

[@pajarosnaranja]

Phil Collins è un Lucio Dalla senza il trapianto dei capelli

[@oilingup]

Book ‘em, Phil!

[@alebaba4492]

Amo o Phil Collins!!!!

[@tubee103]

Phils thinking..."Its come to this"

[@alebizzartsd-.-b9396]

Great artist Phil

[@Robodebt1010]

What a fantastic segment!

[@NoNo-ks4gg]

If you don't like Phil . . . then YOU are not worth liking! 🥁🎹🎼🎵🎶 #respect

[@love4thetruth]

Please forgive Phil for not realizing that that lousy imitation of Walk This Way was Walk This Way.

[@bernardjharmsen304]

He recognised John Guerin, who played drums on the original Hawaii 5-0 theme

[@neofox.]

_"Hello and Welcome to Jazz Club..... Admirable"_

[@walter2990]

The last one I knew that it was Hawaii 5-O, because I played it 7629 times while I was in my High School Pep Band in 1973!

[@leewalsh8189]

John is great on the drums fair play

[@sid1662]

Well bugger me! Phil's got my Nan's arms!

[@sydhamelin1265]

I think Phil Collins took this all in stride. Probably a bit weird to have him on and just guessing drum parts, but he still seems quite down to earth about the whole thing.

[@barrysilbert1689]

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

[@lowisao]

Coolest thing is, phil doesn’t look nothing like a rockstar. He just plainly looks like your girlfriend’s dad.

[@stephenmckeown260]

“That’s from an orange band in Belfast” 😂oh the troubles humour

[@John-ro1iv]

"Thatsh from an oranghze bawnd in Belfasht"

[@justitia4412]

Grande Phill Collins, non ti ritirare, sei un grandissimo musicista e una persona fantastica e buona. Quelli come Te devono vivere per sempre. Un Abbraccio

[@TheGnomeCity]

Phil looks tired of life.

[@keithpenguin834]

I know that feel

[@JohnSmith-oe5kx]

The Jonathan Ross Show will do that to you.

[@hellwyckplays]

I love John but 35 years and his flow on Walk This Way was shit.

[@MattGlynn]

how did none of them get the first one.

[@mattschwisow3504]

How do these people not know these?