WHY PHIL COLLINS DOING THIS? FIRST TIME HEARING! Genesis - Mama | REACTION

[@margaret1321]

Best live band ever!!! Saw them 4 times starting in 1987. The music. The light show. Wasn’t just a concert…it was an experience!!

[@tat-q6i9o]

You‘re a lucky guy! 👍🏼

[@laurallama73]

Phil is a whole musical instrument, himself. No joke. 🤩🎶✨🎶✨🎶✨

[@arnodobler1096]

Once upon a time, musicians made music they liked and told stories that moved them - they went their way.

[@bigvin1970]

I like what you did there 😃

[@BarberSpider8]

The “Ha Ha” part was inspired by The Message” by Grand Master Flash. It was improvised in the studio during the recording stages

[@jimenamartinez4997]

The "oh" after the laughter always reminds me to E.T. 🤣

[@AlbertMustang]

That's right, man! Grand Master flash inspired that part. I love that!

[@UBZUKki]

Kin awesome

[@terryfry8859]

Concerts back in the day in the 60s 70s and 80s were astronomical as far as the size of audience. People loved the music because it was so good. What they got out there nowadays they don’t even feel the stadiums like they used to.

[@maryannmarnell7821]

I love that you fell for Phill solo or with Genesis..makes me smile and sooo proud of our music..you react to them I will be here..there are more of them you will love evan more then this

[@h.c4898]

The Police and Genesis were the goats throughout the 80s. Genesis' Live concerts are freaking wild. I wish I went to one of them. Imagine the hype.

[@tat-q6i9o]

I‘m so sad, that I never had seen Phil Collins / Genesis live. At first I was to young, later I bekame a child and now I have MS and Phil Collins can’t do concerts anymore.😢😢😢

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

Me too. He’s always been one of my absolute favourite musicians of all time.

[@jamiem4941]

Phil Collins and Genesis- WOW !!!!!!!! Truly masters of their craft. I wasn’t at this specific concert but did see them twice when they were touring. The hardest part was trying to keep it together while you waited for them to come on stage. Then the second you heard his voice a hush would fall and it was like being in a magical place. His voice, the music and a little reefer and the world was a better place! Definitely watched to the end, thanks for the reaction.

[@bobcorbin3294]

Saw them three times 1977 1978 and 1984 all here in Nashville. Great memories! The mirrors and the lights on the 1978 shows were mind-blowing.

[@isminmizimy]

Saw them in 2007 and definitely had the same sensation, glad it wasn't just me being dramatic;)

[@rk41gator]

@@bobcorbin3294 Saw them in '78 with the mylar mirrors. Amazing. They scrapped those because they were not reliable and then invented the lights that everyone else began using. The lights, the drama, that BASS kicking in, Phil singing and then doing a duet with Cheater on drums blew me away. Ever since they are my absolutely favorite band!

[@susancurtis8388]

You’re surprised look when he made the face 😂😂😂 priceless!!! I saw them in Atlanta in the 80s and they were fantastic ♥️ he still sounds great after all these years!

[@jjfergie]

likewise. At the OMNI 1984!

[@susancurtis8388]

@@jjfergie yes! I went to so many concerts there!!!

[@akiraakai]

In a darkened arena, his face lit up in a red light is amazing. Cant get the same effect at a daytime outdoor arena.

[@teijaflink2226]

Wow what a performance, this must be so hard and exchausting to sing live. I love his voice so much.

[@dwightbaker7734]

The "ha, ha, ha", in the song was a tribute to grandmaster flash and the furious five's song called The Message.

[@CliffordRutley]

Tony Banks is playing the piano. He's classically trained and had been with Genesis from the beginning. The best example of his skill is probably a song they did called Firth of Fifth.

[@blitztim6416]

keyboards

[@innosanto]

Tony Banks is the most important member for the sound of Genesis. Aince the beginning. And then go Phil drumz.

[@larrybates7642]

The man of a thousand themes...and a unique talent to bridge from one to another.

[@michelascheuerman7166]

Thank you :)

[@rasmusnielsen8846]

Firth of Fifth is an extremely underrated masterpiece! That record and the entire album, Selling England by the Sound (1973) lies in the shadow of Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon from the same year. And some people refer to Pink Floyd as "progressive rock".... bjaaah :D

[@xochitlbarrera1597]

This song and performance from Phil Colin's is freaken phenomenal, and so heartbreaking

[@dana_brooke_27]

Phil's evil laugh is from The Message by Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five. I wasn't at this show but I have seen them many times. I'm going in December. Hopefully if everything's okay. There's so much Genesis you haven't heard. There's 3 original members here. There were 5. Phil started as the drummer not the singer. You have so much to check out. Peter Gabriel was the singer. Mike Rutherford plays bass and guitar in the studio. Steve Hackett used to play lead guitar. Tony Banks on piano and keyboard. Chester Thompson is second drummer used to play with Frank Zappa. Chester also toured with Phil on solo tours. Daryl Steurmer on guitar on tour with Genesis and Phil's solo tours and Phil's albums. Genesis with Peter on vocals is phenomenal. Totally progressive Rock. In the genre of YES and Pink Floyd.

[@nikkibanning176]

Love them. THIS is why we go to concerts, wow!

[@Pomdownuder]

Amen 80s 90s stadium, statley Home and arena concerts in the UK WERE the best

[@sooankim9247]

GENESIS were so amazing!! Saw them in Montreal, Canada, in 1974 when Peter Gabriel was their lead singer & Phil was their drummer. The concert tour was for their album "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway". Love your channel & reactions!

[@karlmoles6530]

I saw them on this tour. FANTASTIC

[@crazydani1202]

This is what I found out about Phil's laugh. The Genesis Songbook, the band and producer Hugh Padgham revealed that the inspiration for Collins' laugh came from rap music pioneer Grandmaster Flash's song "The Message".

[@PINKTOES5150]

Phil Collins &Philip Bailey from Earth Wind and Fire … easy lover !

[@Teresia12]

I saw them in Nashville TN I. 1978. They had us mesmerized. Best concert ever.

[@cybertrophic]

I think “Mama” is a story about a young boy who is obsessed with an older prostitute. I believe it took some inspiration from a true memoir of actor David Niven who slept with a 45 year old prostitute at the age of 19 and fell in love whilst knowing it would never go anywhere. The genesis song also has a darker overtone that the character is obsessed enough to potentially kill her to keep her for himself, according to interviews with Phil.

[@andyyork6763]

This was at Knebworth, over 120,000 people including me and it was amazing!

[@charlalondon3057]

I had completely forgotten about this song! Thanks for bringing it back!

[@teclo1057]

so had Phil, he messed the first line up

[@kimmi6151]

Same here, totally forgot. That face though 😂

[@shanaazabrahams1319]

How could you!?

[@justmejoy124]

Dang I just got chills on that long high note man he can sing & I just felt that one

[@karendinsmoor3395]

The songs theme involves a young mans longing for a particular prostitute. The inspiration of the laugh that Collins did was from rap music pioneer Grandmaster Flash’s song “The Message” Great times back then.. please react to Dr. Hook and The Medicine Show.. “ A Little Bit More” or “ Cover of The Rolling Stones.”

[@mmille10]

I read the reason for the "mama" reference is the prostitute bears a resemblance to the man's mother.

[@richardmodglin3900]

I've been pulling this exact song and show a lot lately. Its a textbook example on how to start slow and build to ballistic levels of energy. What must it be like to play at this level in front of so many fans? Wicked good performance! Legendary! What a show!! Awesome to see another reactor covering it! Great reaction!

[@jeanetterudin5350]

Glad someone reacted to this awesome song.

[@Renkk17]

This song is about a young man obsessed with a prostitute who is not interested in him. He has an Oedipal fixation on her, and insists on calling her "Mama. Also see his Official Video Mama, might make more sense

[@rk41gator]

LIVE Genesis is SO so good. Great bands can play live and sound BETTER than their studio recordings. Amazing.

[@adamdodgshon638]

Saw them live once in 1987. Never seen that live version and loved it. There’s many more great Genesis tracks as well as more Phil Collins solo tracks. Abacab, Me And Sarah Jane, Silver Rainbow, Land Of Confusion, Turn It On Again. So so many.

[@Nito654]

Genesis en este festival estuvieron geniales, la voz de Phil todavía sonaba potente en ése momento. En mí humilde opinión creo que este fue una de las mejores interpretaciones de Mama en directo después de "Invisible touch tour en el estadio Wembley en 1987. Esas nubes que oscurecía el escenario y el viento que soplaba fuerte le daba una atmósfera lúgubre e impresionante a la canción. Knebworth 90 fue algo épico e irrepetible, un festival que nunca más se volvió a repetir. Vi este festival en 1991 cuando era un niño y me quedo grabado en mí retina este concierto. Saludos desde Argentina.👋

[@bethhutto9800]

Per Wikipedia: Our manager, when he first heard it, thought it was about abortion, the kind of feeling of the, you know, the fetus, if you like, saying to the Mother 'Please give me a chance, can't you feel my heart, don't take away my last chance', all those lyrics are in the song but in fact what it is, is just about a young teenager that's got a mother fixation with a prostitute that he's just happened to have met in passing and he has such a strong feeling for her and doesn't understand why she isn't interested in him.

[@davidhohn9106]

That manager was inexcusable.

[@helensarkisian7491]

Creepy on both accounts.

[@crazydani1202]

I know that's stupid, now let's turn this into politics

[@garyarnett1220]

I thought that that idea was dumb too,, until lately really listening to the lyrics, kinda wondering..

[@reneefuller5609]

David Given was in love with a prostitute and I Think that is where the idea came from. Not sure. They share their story somehow. I'd Google it but I'm A lazy good for Nothing. David Nivenen wrote his autobiography (s) Very Bravely. Mofo told the truth about himself.

[@darkpitcher5242]

Genesis had talent in spades the band was started by Peter Gabriel, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks when they were at Charterhouse School Phill and Steve Hacket joined and the band had a very big following. The PG left and Phill stepped up to do the vocals. Hacket left and the other three moved out of prog rock and enjoyed world beating success.

[@klaus-peterketterer9403]

Hello Bro, I’m Peter from Germany. I’m a big Phil Collins and Genesis fan. I watched Phil Collins and Genesis documentary over 10 years ago. Phil Collins himself said it was a joke he made with his daughter. He wanted to startle her with the haha. And as reminder he took it with Mama. You have to know that Phil Collins is a very funny and personable person. One of the nicest in the music scene. I‘ve seen Phil Collins four times and Genesis twice in concert. They are absolutely insane live. Best regards Peter‘s brother from Leverkusen in Germany.

[@julieholbrook5302]

My then boyfriend, now husband saw Genesis live at Camp Randall stadium in 1992. Life changing!

[@HouzBinPharteen]

I have loved Genesis and Phil since the 80's. They were my jam in my teenage years and have been ever since. Most recently I was fortunate to see Genesis twice in a week during their Last Domino tour.

[@xochitlbarrera1597]

I was there, jk, i wish. Ugh i never got the chance to see him in concert but omg this dong is phenomenal and i would've died to see him perform this song, freaken genius Phil collins

[@francesmcdonald5107]

Oh my gosh! The sexiest, most awesome song ever! You didn't do the 1987 Wembley one, but honestly after your reaction to this one, you might not have been able to handle it. Phil can give me goosebumps when he does that yell. The laugh is just creepy in such a good way.

[@darealadogg]

I told u I had it coming for u thanks for being patient with me

[@darealadogg]

Even tho u stayed on my tail lol

[@francesmcdonald5107]

@@darealadogg It was worth it though? Everybody always thinks about older Phil ( love songs, Tarzan,ect.) Which I love, but Rockin, yelling Phil is what made his concerts sellouts every time.

[@lorettapierce8430]

@@darealadogg here's another 1 on your tail Brian Justin Crum AGT singing CREEP ,please you will be blown away

[@francesmcdonald5107]

@@darealadogg Btw if anyone sang this song about their actual mom I would be sufficiently grossed out. You need a Patreon!

[@robbiem9293]

Genesis is so good live! I prefer their live performances over the studio. My favorite is Home by the Sea/Second Home by the Sea - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4DFaoiYqp2Zabc It’s long, but definitely worth the listen.

[@krissysteel1]

Phil Collins first became famous as the drummer of Genisis back when Peter Gabriel (another GREAT artist) was the lead singer. Phil Collins is an amazing drummer. One of the beast in the experimental rock genre.

[@annesmith2259]

He’s amazing… I also love Take Me Home by him

[@N_Richd1]

Bone Thugs n Harmony likes that song too!

[@sirluke7]

This song is about a young man obsessed with a prostitute who is not interested in him. He has an Oedipal fixation on her, and insists on calling her "Mama." It is based on a book Phil Collins read called The Moon's A Balloon, by David Niven. In the book, a young man falls in love with an older prostitute who does not return his affections.

[@chrisEagles212]

Phil got to a point...... Like allot of artists back in the day....... I can do this myself And He Did 💯💯💯💯💯

[@Zlata1313]

One of my faves by Genesis, and I have many.

[@hhlomaxx]

The Drummer is Chester Thomson. He toured with both Genesis and Phil Collins solo.

[@stevedrums1675]

This show was part of the Knebworth festival in England in 1990. Lots of acts including Pink Floyd, Robert plant with Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton and many others. That evil laugh was inspired by Grandmaster Flash, by the way.

[@paulcartwright5836]

'You taunt you tease me mama' the record version has a 4th verse and its ending is a brutal fade out. Best side one of an album ever. I was only 7 when Genesis epynomous came out.

[@RastaSaiyaman]

From this same show you should react to "Turn it on again" where in addition to Genesis, the members of Phil's solo band also join in, making it one of the best ever performances of that song.

[@LottoLady]

Saw them in 1986 in Raleigh, NC. They were amazing! Just won tickets to their Last Domino tour in Charlotte on Nov. 20, 2021. Praying that Covid doesn’t cancel it. I can hardly wait. I fear that it will be truly the last time they tour

[@writerjohnmcnally]

I wasn’t there, but I saw Genesis touring for the album with this song. The Mama Tour, 1983. Normal, Illinois

[@tomekstrand1988]

I saw same tour, in Peoria.

[@ichigen511]

Genesis been around since 67. Phil Collins was drummer not lead singer back then. Peter Gabriel was the lead singer at that time Phil Collins didn't take over as lead singer until 76. Such a deep history I love this man Phil Collins but Peter Gabriel got some chops too and both of them have influenced music like few others.

[@andreasth3r3b3ll3]

As i saw Genesis live, it was in Germany, Mannheim, Open Air, i think there were about 60000 to 70000 people. Was the biggest event there ever. Called Maimarkt Gelände. Only one other band reached that number of visitors there, that was Guns and Roses.

[@בלהאלגריסי]

ואווו אני אוהבת את השיר הזה❤❤❤❤פיל קולינס הוא כזה מוכשר....הוא איקון. הוא אגדה❤❤❤אהבתי את התגובה לך🥰🤘🥰🥰🥰🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘👍👍👍

[@justmejoy124]

Lol you too haha I just commented on in the Air & I see you think it's one of his best too hey great taste in music ADogg lol great minds think alike. Friend you are awesome stay great & may your week be blessed man. Nothin but love friend jeep those great ones playin💯🔥👋🧡

[@KC-oq6ty]

you are so genuine with your reactions. i just love you.

[@meldonnelly5274]

This is Glastonbury. You can guarantee it rains every single Glastonbury But nobody complains. All part of it

[@justmejoy124]

First one here ADogg nope he my man lol my all time fav song is by this man. Coming in the air Tonight love that one since waaaaay back lol. aDogg man have an AWESOME DAY please . 😊 Ty🧡🤘😎👍👍👍

[@boomxmilizexpathacks9440]

Love how you ask if anyone there live. Noticed you also like SRV. I saw him live in '85 Front row, center stage. More than once. Any questions?💃🎸🎶🎵🥁

[@patriciacleary9146]

YES! 💕 Always excellent! 💯🎶💓

[@li5bon]

A great Genesis song, the lyrics and sound are great. Definitely one of the best of their's

[@szaboandras9843]

Piano: Tony Banks; Guitar: Mike Rutherford; Drums: Phil Collins; Lead voice: Peter Gabriel This was the lineup of Genesis, before Gabriel left and Phil became the lead singer.

[@justmejoy124]

His music always took me away like mezmorizes me live it man🧡🧡🧡✌️😎✌️

[@jackiegoodrich1351]

It was a tribute to grand master flash! Rj

[@peppermintpoppy2]

My fave song by them. ❤️

[@janedr6400]

I LOVE your reaction to this song. Brilliant x.

[@denisebell8422]

Genesis brilliant band I have all there albums and all Phil's of course ❤❤

[@itsakittyting]

You definitely have what it takes to become one of the greatest youtubers because you have a lovely smile and kind demeanor ♥

[@boho_hippychick]

Also saw them perform this live...love this one and "Home by the Sea"

[@neilwilliams4420]

I was there!!! Awesome gig, first time I saw Genesis

[@neilwilliams4420]

It was Knebworth park, about 200, 000 people, all day concert, with all the greats playing

[@Whileuslept]

Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford

[@tamitatangoto5134]

Love Genesis have always thought they were fabulous darling 💃

[@Chiller1967]

"Against all Odds" is a must listen

[@christinehochstein6528]

The best perfomer ever. ❤️😍

[@NotStanleyTucci]

Check Genesis “Man on the Corner” - one of his best vocals

[@brianjones5241]

Yes! Thank you Ranco Law! Can’t believe I forgot to put it on my list. Mr. Dogg if you would please? Phenomenal song spotlighting the homeless.

[@christinehochstein6528]

Me again loving Phil anywhere i can find him. Try home by the sea. 😁

[@Joy-qw3wm]

"Tonight tonight Tonight" "Land of confusion" and "Another day in Paradise".All brilliant ,you just need to fall down the rabbit hole.You won`t regret it.

[@bd1681]

You should check out early Genesis with Peter Gabriel as the lead singer... He left the band in 74 and Phil, who was on drums, became the lead singer. I like them both Equally.

[@WinterStream]

The best tune by Phil Collins/Genesis. I was in love with this song when I was a kid.

[@Rayray-kj9cc]

Such a great song! One of my favorites when I was in high school in the 80s lol!

[@tiggsrevenge9998]

Yes I was there!

[@petee074496648]

this performance was from band aid Phil Collins played live at Wembley then took a Concorde to play at u.s.a for africa in America they didn't think it could be done but he managed it !!

[@karenglenn6707]

WOW!! Never seen this live before. I still have this brilliant album from back in the day.

[@betseyr.9081]

Saw them on their Mama tour in 1983 at Madison Square Garden, mesmerizing sums it up! Then many times after that first concert, always spot on... This looks like it may have been at the Live Aid Concert in 1985, was at that too...

[@davidbull7210]

It's 1990. Clothes, hairstyles all wrong for 1985

[@munchey99508]

There’s a lot of people because Genesis and/or Phil Collins rocks! He’s one of my favorite singer’s/musicians! ❤️

[@Vonnies1929]

Your face when Phil said: Ha ha ahhhhhh!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pffp6246]

Mama ….. man this song reminds me of cruisey around with my friends singing MAMA …I was just finishing High School (you made me laugh not even born yet)love Phil & the band Genesis….. So happy you reacting to all our music, the best always , man not like today’s music…..

[@carmencimtv3305]

From Spain again...I would like to listen with you, near to you to Phill ^_^

[@unclejohn1053]

Hadn't heard that in ages . Even better watching. Thanks

[@franckb8279]

Silver Clefs Awards 1990, Knebworth, England. Tony is the master of the keys and the soul of Genesis.

[@meggiles6848]

You have to check out Land of Confusion

[@julieivers7375]

Knebworth is an awesome venue, capacity of around 120,000. That's where I saw a sell out Queen concert in 1986, no other concert before or since compared to Queen!

[@tinagarner6965]

Agree with all reactions. He still sounds great though he has health issues. We watched him in concert a couple years ago. His son was playing the drums. He had a bad back surgery so he sat but still he has his awesome voice.

[@shereemcguinness6032]

You should watch the video for this song…. Amazing

[@christynana4927]

Billy idol. Rebel yell. Is a must. Also Grandfunk Railroad. These songs will blow your mind. Inside looking out .......

[@sarahdixon1943]

Ahh, Genesis is a great band. Lots great music 🎶 🎵

[@larrywt656]

This is actually a Phil Collins concert where he is performing a Genesis song. He brought out Genesis members Tony Banks (piano) and Mike Rutherford (guitar) to perform it with him. Yes, that is part of the song. A lot of people thought it was a song about abortion, but Phil later explained it was about a teenager who develops a mother-like fixation with a prostitute.

[@thisislogout]

Yeah, the story Phil gave about "HaHaHaaaa" was that he heard Grandmaster Flash use that line in a song, and Phil was inspired by it and decided to just try it out and do it the best way he could, of course he ad lib and added the howl at the end. And the group liked it and kept it in the recording. 😉

[@bullbearjeff]

love this reaction. Phil indeed has a magical voice. :)

[@stephanholder6240]

Magical voice, 💯