A most amazing musician! This song is so recognizable and I love it. Back in the day my favorite TV show was Miami Vice and this song was playing during the opening credits and throughout the pilot episode. It was said to change television forever. Thanks for a great reaction.
Not in the opening credits...that was a longer version of the standard Miami Vice theme. In The Air Tonight was playing during the climactic scene as Crockett and Tubbs were driving thru Miami late at night hunting down the drug lord they were after.
I was in my 20s during the 80s - and I totally watched Miami Vice just to hear Phil Collins! God, I love that man! Going to see Genesis in Charlotte, NC in November and I hope there is a VIP pass coz I want to finally meet him after all these years!!!
He is one of the all-time most talented musicians ever. His timing in every aspect is impeccable. He gets to the drums at the precise right moment. He hits every beat, with hands and feet, while his voice remains steady. Today's musicians are more concerned with their social media popularity. Collins's focus was only the art, and it shows.
I regret never seeing this man in person ... He is the ultimate showman. I love watching you youngins react to the music we grew up with. But now that you have seen this, you HAVE to do the "air drums" for the rest of your life. It's the law.
This demonstrates the difference between a true musician and a mere performer. And yes the best way to enjoy this song is to get into your car at 1AM on a warm night (when there's no one else on the road), roll down the window, crank up the volume, and ride.
Yes!! Except it’s a dirt road, on a summer night, with a storm coming in so that the road is randomly lit up by the lightening flashing through the sky - and the rain doesn’t start until the song ends. Then the song feels like it has its own light show, and the night sky is applauding with the rest of us.💜
I love watching people hearing GOOD music for the first time!!! No comparison to the crap nowadays. One of the great voices of all time. Not to mention his talent on the drums. Genesis!!
He was the drummer in Genesis and only stepped up to lead singer when Peter Gabriel left the group to go full time with his solo career. Phil then went on to have his own incredible solo career as well.
@@ms.parker9 Peter Gabriel was the original lead singer for Genesis. I think both he and Collins did their best work as solo artists but there are some classic Genesis songs that more people should be doing reactions to.
I love how, as Phil apprached the drums in the darkness, the audience (and everyone who knows the song) starts cheering and getting excited. The uninitiated have no idea they are about to have their minds blown away.
One does not simply listen to In The Air Tonight... and not play the air drums. It's freaking compulsory. It has to be one of the most recognizable drum solos in rock history.
My son's friend asked him one time while this was playing on the car radio. I was driving and playing air drums on the steering wheel. He asked my son, " what's your mom doing?" My son replied " Dude, she's playing air drums!" 😆❤️
Try listening to invisible touch live at Wembley when he was the singer in the rock band Genesis. I was there on the last night of the tour and still sends shivers down my spine.
I love watching the expressions of wonderful people from a younger generation and different backgrounds react to older music. We all have so much to learn from one another.
He was just amazing on that Band Aid song playing on the drums. Then when he sang in Philly for Live Aid and then took the concord jet to England and played at Wembley stadium it was fricking amazing.BTW if you haven't watched the entire Queen part of the show you really should. That's another music go down the Rabbit hole of their music band.
@@melissap1575 You were correct besides the order of performances. He played at Wembley first, then went to Philly to perform same day by Concord jet. He also drummed that day for Sting, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, and someone else as well. He truly was all over the place that day and preformed well.
Cesar Zuiderwijk (Golden Earring, Radar Love) is THE best drummer in the world of all times imo. Man, he played the drum parts for so many artists their records. This song....I like the drums (on the record). Phil....Genesis....nahhhh, never bought a record.
I was born in 78, it was a privilege growing up listening to great music such as this. Back when music was raw and had feeling and didn’t require auto tune. Phil Collins is a legend
I was born in 1965 , the music from that era was incredible so so many awesome talented people . Back when music meant something , I would go back in time if I could growing up in the 70's and early 80;s was a treat.
I never tire of this song. Close your eyes and experience the safest and most satisfying high of your life. And I’m 72 years old all you young listeners!! Your reaction was an added plus to this video. WTG. 👏👏👏👏👏
Phil Collins is a living legend, singer/songwriter/actor and one of rock's GREATEST all-time drummers. This was one of the very best songs of the 80s. He wrote this song about his wife after she filed for divorce against him! A LOT of anger in these lyrics! If you think the live version sounds good with headphones, you need to check out the studio version. The sound swirls around like a hurricane!
@@sike3000 Not sure what you're remembering but it most certainly was about his divorce...the entire album was inspired by it, he's said it many many times over. That's where all the raw emotion comes from. Nothing rips you apart like a divorce, especially if you were tight as a couple beforehand.
" I thought he was just singing" Phil - "hold my beer" The Mans a national treasure, sadly he doesn't drum anymore due to ill health but his Son is just as good, try listening to "Mama"
Phil like Huey Lewis had to stop singing due to hearing loss from loud concerts speaking of Huey check out Wanna a new drug from Huey Lewis and the News!
He was also in a little known HBO movie called 'And The And they Played On'. Many, many stars in this. Even Lilly Tomlin. One of the best movies I seen. I cry at the end everytime.
Went to one of his live performances last year in Manchester, UK and it was unforgettable and felt how lucky I was because even though he is very sick visibly and sitting down all during the performance and walking on and off the stage with a cane, this did not stop him from performing with such passion and his son playing the drums. I knew this man loved music and everything about him gave all he had to sing with such soul
I had a chance of watching him on his "The first Farewell tour " tour in Istanbul on 2005. It was a really great experience and it was an unforgettable memory for me. I am big fan of Phil Collins and thus of Genesis
He was 53 years old when he did this concert in Bercy, Paris in 2004. Truly an amazing performance by Brad Cole (keyboards, synthesizers, Vocoder), Daryl Stuermer (6 String Guitar), Leland Sklar (Bass Guitar), Chester Thompson ("Rhythm" Drums) and Phil himself (vocals, drums).
Daryl's haunting guitar sound on this was freaking amazing. I love how they applied the layers to the song one at a time. Each one building upon the other. Anticipation increasing. Brilliant.
The man is a legend. This was my childhood. Saw him last in concert in 2018 in Toronto. Came on stage with a walker and sat for the whole set. His 18yo son played the drums since Phil can no longer hold the drum sticks because of neurological damage. Seeing your reaction - not knowing who he was or what to expect about made me cry. So glad he could touch your heart like he has all his fans for the last 40+ years. 💕💕
Phil Collins was the drum player to Genesis. The lead singer quit and the band wanted Phil to sing. He did not want to,but the band got so popular he kept on. Never could find another lead singer, so he stuck with it. One of the greatest 80s bands ever!
Your reactions make me feel like I'm hearing this song all over for the first time...almost 40 years ago! I still air drum, no matter where I am or what I'm doing. Seriously, how can you not?
I like your comment, Vikki...I know what you mean; hearing a song thru someone else's ears is like hearing it for the first time. Like I say, when the voices FIT the songs, there is a hit!!! June
I have loved Phill Collins since I was young. My daughters who didn’t really know Phill bought me tickets for this concert for my birthday. My daughter came with me and we were both crying at the end of this song! She is now a big Phill Collins fan too! 👍👍
I was at the 1990 concert in Toronto Canada. I was pregnant and my little person started to flip in the womb when those drums beat through me. I love telling her Phil Collins was her first concert.
My grandma met him in an airport in Florida years ago and said "You're Bill Collins, aren't you?". He was so humble and didn't correct her. He just took her hand and said "Yes". Lol
I'm 74 years old and this is just as Fresh... listening here with you ...right now ...as it was way back when. YEAH...HE IS ALL THAT... PEOPLE STILL STOP EVERYTHING THEY ARE DOING AND PLAY AIR DRUMS TO THE DRUM DROP... AFTER ALL THESE YEARS...🙋🌹GA USA 10-14-22 👍 R.I.P. Phil Collins/ June/2022
So nice to see someone appreciating the vocals AND the drumming, because I've always loved how Phil's vocals set the eerie tone for this song. His voice makes this song come alive. Keep enjoying the music my friend!!
No matter your age or even generation, that drum drop gets you every time you hear it. Loving your reaction. He wrote this after his divorce and was 1 of his biggest hits.
I was born in 80 and am so glad I got to grow up with his amazing music. He is one of the most talented musicians on the planet and had so many moving performances and songs over the years. What a euphoric feeling it must have been to be there at that concert. I'm glad you love and appreciate his music. ❤️
I just found you tonight and I love how excited you got through all of the elements in this song. In case no one told you this song was written because he caught his wife cheating. He walked in on the act and just left without telling them he saw. Then he filed for divorce. The song was really written about his ex wife’s divorce lawyer. It is really moving when you know it is a true story
he put all his hurt and pain into this song, some of the lines cut like a razor, been there, done that. I felt everything he sang, all of it. Hellava song.
Anytime I come across a reaction to this song, I have to watch. Those who know this song, know when it’s coming, it’s fun to see the reaction when Phil gets on the drums! 👍😎
Seeing a younger persons appreciation of the music that was the soundtrack of my youth makes me wonder how they make do with the modern offerings that are released available to them now.
Exactly…. I was about 30ish when this came out, so I am old. It makes my heart flutter a bit to see younger people open to and openly enjoying our music. My granddaughter has known the first few notes to Jackson Browne, Van Morrison and CSN since she was 5….she’ll be 30 in February 22.
After performing at Live Aid at Wembley Stadium in England July 13, 1985, Phil Collins few to Live Aid Philadelphia to make another appearance. He crossed the Atlantic on a Concorde.
He's one of the greatest! He started out just being a drummer. Didn't want to sing and/or be a front man for the band. He also doesn't read music......unbelievable!! Definitely has a gift!! There is NOT a bad song of his or the band Genesis!!👍
I went to this concert out of Orlando FL. To this day, without fail, I still get goosebumps when I hear this one. It was an amazing concert with the best energy.
Phil was the drummer for one of my favorite bands at the end of the 60s into the mid-70s. Peter Gabriel, their lead singer, left to pursue a solo career. We all thought that was the end of the band. Then Phil jumped up and showed he could sing, even while drumming. Genesis found even more success! Then Phil continued with Genesis while also pursuing solo and other projects. Phil Collins was the sound of the 1980s! He did numerous movie soundtracks and was the backbone of the sound of Miami Vice. You basically couldn't watch a Disney movie without hearing Phil's voice. His age and neurological disease have basically ended his career.
My husband and I went over from London to Paris to go to this concert just after we were married in 2004. Absolutely amazing is not enough to describe the energy of everyone there. He describes himself as a singer can play the drums....which is hard to do at the same time
This performance is one of the greatest live performances I have ever seen. In my opinion it is like when Michael Jackson first moonwalked at Motown. Just amazing.
Phil Collins is one of the greatest. I'm happy to see the younger generation enjoying and appreciating his talent. A little background on him: he got famous as the lead singer of the group Genesis; he's got many hits with them and afterwards he went solo and straight up blew up. He's in a league of his own.
I already knew Phil was a legend as I am a life long fan but the joy of cool dudes discovering his iconic music for the 1st time is amazing just proves his music is that amazing it's timeless & can now be enjoyed & appreciate by the nxt generation
Love your reactions. I love that you just love music...no matter what genre. You are a good man. Never would I get mad at you for repeating something you clearly enjoyed...it's music brother! THE universal language! Your genuine smile gives it all away!
I heard this song, on the radio, with a double drum reverb built into it. I don't know who mixed the song but the hair stood up on my arms. I couldn't imagine EVER making a fabulous song even greater but that did it.
Phil was one of the biggest singers of the 80's and into the 90's. His group Genesis had major hits and his solo career was huge too. Phil is one of the legends, one of the great ones. I was in 7th grade when his first big hit ( with Genesis)"That's All" came out. I loved the song "Misunderstanding" Honestly every Phil ( Genesis) song is great! "I Wish it Would Rain", excellent song!
As a former studio drummer, I really appreciate when a group as professional as this can perform this well live. The man with the long beard on bass is Leland Sklar, the best Bassist of all time. He's certainly the top studio bassist having played with hundreds of the top groups and solo artist on albums. Great performance!!
Phil is legendary! He also did a lot of music for Disney movies in the 90s. I'm so grateful I grew up on some of the greatest music by some of the best musicians and bands of all time!
And to think the subject of the song isn't as dark as the song itself is. The song is, however, very visceral, which is why most people react so strongly to it...in a good way. You feel every note of music and rhythm in your bones! And if you don't do Air Drums during that epic skin pounding solo, then you're not human. One of the greatest performances, period!
A most amazing musician! This song is so recognizable and I love it. Back in the day my favorite TV show was Miami Vice and this song was playing during the opening credits and throughout the pilot episode. It was said to change television forever. Thanks for a great reaction.
Not in the opening credits...that was a longer version of the standard Miami Vice theme. In The Air Tonight was playing during the climactic scene as Crockett and Tubbs were driving thru Miami late at night hunting down the drug lord they were after.
I was in my 20s during the 80s - and I totally watched Miami Vice just to hear Phil Collins! God, I love that man! Going to see Genesis in Charlotte, NC in November and I hope there is a VIP pass coz I want to finally meet him after all these years!!!
This was first song I heard from Phil Collins and I couldn't wait to find more.
Yes!!! The song played during that first boat chase scene I think.. it's been so many years but Miami Vice always comes to mind when I hear this song.
He even played a role in one of the episodes of Miami Vice.
Phil Collins isn't a singer who can play drums, he is a drummer who can sing. Best drummer ever...
Rule number one: NEVER PAUSE DURING A DRUM SOLO!
Yes!
It's like dude just let it play and WAIT FOR IT
Yes!!
Absolutely!!!
FORGIVE HIM, HE’S A FIRST TIME PHIL COLLINS’ER👍🏽✌🏽☝🏽
Forever the most iconic drummer. Was a drummer before anything else.
Phil Collins is a total masterpiece; the arrangement, fans whistling, the blue lights, the music, then the drum drop is brilliant
The drums are absolutely EVERYTHING in this song. NEVERRRRRRRRRRRR gets old!!!!!!!!!!!
60 yr old female and I STILL played the air drums 🤘🤘🤘🤘 I grew up with this dude and Genesis! Pure genius.
Ty sister! I don't feel so alone now!:)
Ha same air drums at 60 lol(62) to be exact woo hoo
Yup 60 playing air drums while my 20 year old son watches me with a smile on his face. Lol
He is one of the all-time most talented musicians ever. His timing in every aspect is impeccable. He gets to the drums at the precise right moment. He hits every beat, with hands and feet, while his voice remains steady. Today's musicians are more concerned with their social media popularity. Collins's focus was only the art, and it shows.
I regret never seeing this man in person ... He is the ultimate showman. I love watching you youngins react to the music we grew up with. But now that you have seen this, you HAVE to do the "air drums" for the rest of your life. It's the law.
I have been lucky enough to see him 3 times
@@Karen_in_Canada I saw him twice solo and once with Genesis, myself. This song is like an orchestra of fireworks. Happy Canada Day btw!
I saw Genesis at this tour in Oakland CA.
I've seen some of the very best and he is easily the best show I ever had the pleasure of seeing live !!!%
This demonstrates the difference between a true musician and a mere performer. And yes the best way to enjoy this song is to get into your car at 1AM on a warm night (when there's no one else on the road), roll down the window, crank up the volume, and ride.
Yes!!
Except it’s a dirt road, on a summer night, with a storm coming in so that the road is randomly lit up by the lightening flashing through the sky - and the rain doesn’t start until the song ends.
Then the song feels like it has its own light show, and the night sky is applauding with the rest of us.💜
Agree! Crank it up for the whole song!
I love watching people hearing GOOD music for the first time!!! No comparison to the crap nowadays. One of the great voices of all time. Not to mention his talent on the drums. Genesis!!
Every time you ever hear this song, you will play "Air Drums" - for the rest of your life!
You’re not in accurate. I’ll be at work and stop what I’m doing to air drum.
Yes, I do everytime!!!
Fact.
LOL true!!!
The struggle is real
He was the drummer in Genesis and only stepped up to lead singer when Peter Gabriel left the group to go full time with his solo career. Phil then went on to have his own incredible solo career as well.
He’s recording with Genesis this year!
Wait, what? Peter Gabriel was in the band too? I never knew that. Wow! I liked his solo stuff as well. Thanks for sharing that info.
Thank God Phil finally got rid of that ex wife I was scared for him fr
Just like Lionel Ritchie for the commodores
@@ms.parker9 Peter Gabriel was the original lead singer for Genesis. I think both he and Collins did their best work as solo artists but there are some classic Genesis songs that more people should be doing reactions to.
I love how, as Phil apprached the drums in the darkness, the audience (and everyone who knows the song) starts cheering and getting excited. The uninitiated have no idea they are about to have their minds blown away.
The way he sat down a half a beat b4 he hit the drums!! At 52 yrs old this song still gives me cold chills everytime I hear it..
@@azinfandellvr Me too! (61)
63 for me !
The video didn't show it but the drums came up from the floor just before he got there. The audience was reacting to the drums rising.
@@ellenhunter2245 oh wow! I can’t imagine how the audience was on the edge of their seat, not seeing the drums! Thanks for that trivia 😊
One does not simply listen to In The Air Tonight... and not play the air drums. It's freaking compulsory. It has to be one of the most recognizable drum solos in rock history.
My son's friend asked him one time while this was playing on the car radio. I was driving and playing air drums on the steering wheel. He asked my son, " what's your mom doing?" My son replied " Dude, she's playing air drums!" 😆❤️
Try listening to invisible touch live at Wembley when he was the singer in the rock band Genesis. I was there on the last night of the tour and still sends shivers down my spine.
9 months since you made this comment, but I totally agree! I just listened to this and I need to Air Drum. and probably hate an ex! Phil is a bad ass!
EVERY single time! Driving or not...I play the air drums!!
Lmao..I was playing air drums just now!!😂
The guitar part in this song is way underrated. It's what builds the tension for the crazy drum drop.
This live version is the best. The way he works the stage is absolutely masterful. Such a talent.
He smooth walked us into that drum orgasm, sweet, sweet, sweet.
Most classic drum drop ever... THIS is precisely why I'm so glad I grew up in the 80's..! SO GOOD! Great car song, you called it man... 🎯
I love watching the expressions of wonderful people from a younger generation and different backgrounds react to older music. We all have so much to learn from one another.
PLEASE!!! ... great vid but you HAVE to let it build to the finish WITHOUT interruption!!!
Me too 😊
It is fun to watch. And yes lots to learn from each other.
True Story we can even feel it with our even older generations music and I'm 60
Absolutely 😊
The audience saw Phil heading toward that drum set and knew exactly what a treat they were in for. Loved seeing them get hyped up!! He’s a legend.
I went to a Phil Collins concert back in the 80s and this song brought the same reaction. He's the greatest!
Phil can play almost every instrument there is.
If you’ve heard Phil Collins drumming, you’ve seen one of the best. The fact that he can sing and write too is amazing!
You know everyone is waiting for that moment in this song the drums kick in. lol
He was just amazing on that Band Aid song playing on the drums. Then when he sang in Philly for Live Aid and then took the concord jet to England and played at Wembley stadium it was fricking amazing.BTW if you haven't watched the entire Queen part of the show you really should. That's another music go down the Rabbit hole of their music band.
@@melissap1575 You were correct besides the order of performances. He played at Wembley first, then went to Philly to perform same day by Concord jet. He also drummed that day for Sting, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, and someone else as well. He truly was all over the place that day and preformed well.
Cesar Zuiderwijk (Golden Earring, Radar Love) is THE best drummer in the world of all times imo.
Man, he played the drum parts for so many artists their records.
This song....I like the drums (on the record). Phil....Genesis....nahhhh, never bought a record.
@@cdgs7793 , You never heard of Gene Krupa?
One of the best voices ever!!! You'll Be In My Heart is stunning!!
The drum intro from Phil Collins is one of the most recognizable and definitely one of the parts of the song everyone waits for to happen.
"If you told me you were drowning, I would not lend a hand." One of the best opening lines in music!
I’ve seen your face before my friend, but I don’t know if you know who I am.
coldest line ever!!! That's hurt, betrayal and pain; at least it was for me.🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@TheJackie2006-b2k
Yes!!.
The most iconic drum riff…EVER!
I was born in 78, it was a privilege growing up listening to great music such as this. Back when music was raw and had feeling and didn’t require auto tune. Phil Collins is a legend
I was born in 1965 , the music from that era was incredible so so many awesome talented people .
Back when music meant something , I would go back in time if I could growing up in the 70's and early 80;s was a treat.
@@elsieservant6963 Born in '64, if I could go back to my teens I would in a nanosecond. Best music EVER.
The best days of my life
Phil was a drummer before he became the lead singer ! Grew up with this kind of music... we had the BEST artist’s in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s 🎶🥰🎵
Totally.agree!!! Born 1978 😁
Same, born 23rd May 1968, from northern Ireland UK,
Born in 1962 in USA perfect freaking timlng For the best music Ever made
Once a drummer, always a drummer.
Not so fast! We had Motown in the 60’s and that was epic!
I never tire of this song. Close your eyes and experience the safest and most satisfying high of your life. And I’m 72 years old all you young listeners!! Your reaction was an added plus to this video. WTG. 👏👏👏👏👏
I’m 58 I’m a truck driver I have this on repeat in my truck I’ll go 100 mile listening to this over and over and singing my lungs out to myself
I'm 76 and love this song. Goose bumps all over the place.
Many of his songs are featured in movies and television shows. He is a legit composer.
The Lion King.. maybe? 😅
First time I heard this song and of him was in an episode of "Miami Vice" in the mid 80's. I was in my mid 30's. It still gives me chills.
Phil Collins is a living legend, singer/songwriter/actor and one of rock's GREATEST all-time drummers. This was one of the very best songs of the 80s. He wrote this song about his wife after she filed for divorce against him! A LOT of anger in these lyrics! If you think the live version sounds good with headphones, you need to check out the studio version. The sound swirls around like a hurricane!
It gets down into your soul!!!
@@beverlykrebs4372 it sure does
One of the first CDs I bought. You don't want vinyl for this song, you want digital. (Edit: GOOD digital, none of this mp3 stuff)
no he didnt write it about his wife. if you watch the video "the story behind the song" he says the song isnt about anything.
@@sike3000 Not sure what you're remembering but it most certainly was about his divorce...the entire album was inspired by it, he's said it many many times over. That's where all the raw emotion comes from. Nothing rips you apart like a divorce, especially if you were tight as a couple beforehand.
Another good Phil Collins song: “I Don’t Care Anymore”
@@robbiem9293 YEEEESSS!!
definitely this one.
Absolutely
That’s a great song
Yes but live 1982
" I thought he was just singing"
Phil - "hold my beer"
The Mans a national treasure, sadly he doesn't drum anymore due to ill health but his Son is just as good, try listening to "Mama"
The Mama video is fantastic. (a national treasure for England). Phil has his game face on.
Mama is my favorite. In the Air Tonight is close second.
'Mama' is equally as powerful as 'In the Air Tonight'.
Phil Collins is an absolute musical genius!
Phil like Huey Lewis had to stop singing due to hearing loss from loud concerts speaking of Huey check out Wanna a new drug from Huey Lewis and the News!
@@missyjean9941 Why can't he drum anymore?
This Man has NEVER made any bad songs, They are all Amazing. And he also plays all the instruments himself.
EVERYTHING Phil Collins does is awesome.
I'm 52 and white. I lived this Era of music. It still gives me goosebumps when the drums come in. Thank you for letting me listen to this with you.
Phil Collins is a genuine total package. He writes, he drums, he sings and he is also a fine actor.
I heard he was a child(??) actor... He certainly knows how to be dramatic and play to the audience with his face and body language.
And he can play the piano😊
@@creinicke1000 he did some stuff with Miami Vice and actually has his own GTA character
He was also in a little known HBO movie called 'And The And they Played On'. Many, many stars in this. Even Lilly Tomlin. One of the best movies I seen. I cry at the end everytime.
Correction 'And The Band Played On' is that name of the movie.
That drum part will never ever get old. I could listen to it every day and never get sick of it. Absolutely epic.
Went to one of his live performances last year in Manchester, UK and it was unforgettable and felt how lucky I was because even though he is very sick visibly and sitting down all during the performance and walking on and off the stage with a cane, this did not stop him from performing with such passion and his son playing the drums. I knew this man loved music and everything about him gave all he had to sing with such soul
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I had a chance of watching him on his "The first Farewell tour " tour in Istanbul on 2005. It was a really great experience and it was an unforgettable memory for me. I am big fan of Phil Collins and thus of Genesis
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Incredible song. Gives me goosebumps every time I hear it
He was 53 years old when he did this concert in Bercy, Paris in 2004. Truly an amazing performance by Brad Cole (keyboards, synthesizers, Vocoder), Daryl Stuermer (6 String Guitar), Leland Sklar (Bass Guitar), Chester Thompson ("Rhythm" Drums) and Phil himself (vocals, drums).
Daryl's haunting guitar sound on this was freaking amazing. I love how they applied the layers to the song one at a time. Each one building upon the other. Anticipation increasing. Brilliant.
Leland Sklar is such an incredible bass player. I can't believe how many things he has played on, he is responsible for so many iconic bass lines.
The man is a legend. This was my childhood. Saw him last in concert in 2018 in Toronto. Came on stage with a walker and sat for the whole set. His 18yo son played the drums since Phil can no longer hold the drum sticks because of neurological damage. Seeing your reaction - not knowing who he was or what to expect about made me cry. So glad he could touch your heart like he has all his fans for the last 40+ years. 💕💕
That was so beautifully expressed. Thanks for posting.
That is so sad - there's TH-cam videos of his family saying his days are numbered. SO SAD.
What a talented musician!
Phil Collins was the drum player to Genesis. The lead singer quit and the band wanted Phil to sing. He did not want to,but the band got so popular he kept on. Never could find another lead singer, so he stuck with it. One of the greatest 80s bands ever!
Phil Collins is an ICON from the early 80's
His voice is beautiful live. Perfect Pitch!
Your reactions make me feel like I'm hearing this song all over for the first time...almost 40 years ago! I still air drum, no matter where I am or what I'm doing. Seriously, how can you not?
I like your comment, Vikki...I know what you mean; hearing a song thru someone else's ears is like hearing it for the first time. Like I say, when the voices FIT the songs, there is a hit!!! June
Same. Was hooked on that song for years and remember Marillion, U2 and Simple Minds all had great hits coming out at that time too !
I have loved Phill Collins since I was young. My daughters who didn’t really know Phill bought me tickets for this concert for my birthday. My daughter came with me and we were both crying at the end of this song! She is now a big Phill Collins fan too! 👍👍
I love that story!! When my daughter and I bond over music, I am in heaven!
What a great memory to share!
You are so lucky!
I was at the 1990 concert in Toronto Canada. I was pregnant and my little person started to flip in the womb when those drums beat through me. I love telling her Phil Collins was her first concert.
My grandma met him in an airport in Florida years ago and said "You're Bill Collins, aren't you?". He was so humble and didn't correct her. He just took her hand and said "Yes". Lol
One of the best late night driving songs ever. Warm summer night, windows down, out with your friends, singing along. Doesn’t get much better.
I'm 74 years old and this is just as Fresh... listening here with you ...right now ...as it was way back when. YEAH...HE IS ALL THAT... PEOPLE STILL STOP EVERYTHING THEY ARE DOING AND PLAY AIR DRUMS TO THE DRUM DROP... AFTER ALL THESE YEARS...🙋🌹GA USA 10-14-22 👍 R.I.P. Phil Collins/ June/2022
I love to see young people enjoy and be amazed by Phil. Been listening to this are quite a few years my grandkids are screaming Mawmaw JAMS!!!!!!!!!
So nice to see someone appreciating the vocals AND the drumming, because I've always loved how Phil's vocals set the eerie tone for this song. His voice makes this song come alive. Keep enjoying the music my friend!!
No matter your age or even generation, that drum drop gets you every time you hear it. Loving your reaction. He wrote this after his divorce and was 1 of his biggest hits.
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I was born in 80 and am so glad I got to grow up with his amazing music. He is one of the most talented musicians on the planet and had so many moving performances and songs over the years. What a euphoric feeling it must have been to be there at that concert. I'm glad you love and appreciate his music. ❤️
this Paris Concert is considered the best ever GOAT "drum drop" in rock & roll - Phil Collins rocked it!!!
I just found you tonight and I love how excited you got through all of the elements in this song. In case no one told you this song was written because he caught his wife cheating. He walked in on the act and just left without telling them he saw. Then he filed for divorce. The song was really written about his ex wife’s divorce lawyer. It is really moving when you know it is a true story
I didn't know about the lawyer
I didn't know!!!
he put all his hurt and pain into this song, some of the lines cut like a razor, been there, done that. I felt everything he sang, all of it. Hellava song.
Didn't know that
It'sMORE THAN GREAT to see you ENJOYING our recommendations!!! Good music is GOOD MUSIC!!!!
Anytime I come across a reaction to this song, I have to watch. Those who know this song, know when it’s coming, it’s fun to see the reaction when Phil gets on the drums! 👍😎
"Phil did not come to play!" YOUR ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!😊😊
When he walks up those stairs to the drums, chills.
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Phill is a living legend . From Genesis to his solo work . He’s a freaking genious
Legendary Song, Singer, Drummer, Guitarist, Bassist and Performance. "Easy Lover" with Philip Bailey is always a great Phil Collins choice.
I just suggested that one before I saw your comment. I've always loved it 😊
I LOVE that song!!
Yes, yes, yes!! Easy Lover!!!
i was a kid loving easy lover. they wore suits with sneakers. i thought that was so cool
Yes, Easy Lover by Phil Collins and Philip Bailey please!❤️
Another day in paradise
🙌🙌🙌🙌 Phil’s catalog is huge and so amazing!! Have loved his stuff my entire life
@@ashleyfletcher5044 Me too!! In my 60s now and have been in love with him since I was 20!!!
@@beverlykrebs4372 back off Bev, he's mine. 😁
That one gets me every time. ❤️
Tnis performance was just pure ART the way he timed everything perfectly to arrive at the drum kit just in time
This performance still gives me the goosebumps! Love Phil Collins!!!💞💞I love watching your reaction to this song!
Seeing a younger persons appreciation of the music that was the soundtrack of my youth makes me wonder how they make do with the modern offerings that are released available to them now.
Exactly…. I was about 30ish when this came out, so I am old. It makes my heart flutter a bit to see younger people open to and openly enjoying our music. My granddaughter has known the first few notes to Jackson Browne, Van Morrison and CSN since she was 5….she’ll be 30 in February 22.
Amen
After performing at Live Aid at Wembley Stadium in England July 13, 1985, Phil Collins few to Live Aid Philadelphia to make another appearance. He crossed the Atlantic on a Concorde.
He's one of the greatest! He started out just being a drummer. Didn't want to sing and/or be a front man for the band. He also doesn't read music......unbelievable!! Definitely has a gift!! There is NOT a bad song of his or the band Genesis!!👍
I went to this concert out of Orlando FL. To this day, without fail, I still get goosebumps when I hear this one. It was an amazing concert with the best energy.
What a great reaction! Your smile says it all. That song is just about the GOAT.
Phil was the drummer for one of my favorite bands at the end of the 60s into the mid-70s. Peter Gabriel, their lead singer, left to pursue a solo career. We all thought that was the end of the band. Then Phil jumped up and showed he could sing, even while drumming. Genesis found even more success! Then Phil continued with Genesis while also pursuing solo and other projects. Phil Collins was the sound of the 1980s! He did numerous movie soundtracks and was the backbone of the sound of Miami Vice. You basically couldn't watch a Disney movie without hearing Phil's voice. His age and neurological disease have basically ended his career.
So good…they have 2 drummers…This song will forever be my number 1. This version should be available on Spotify.
This music was great 40 some years ago and I still get goose bumps when I listen to it today!
brings me great JOY to see your smile.......dude great music welcome to my world
One of my Favorites songs by Phil Collins❤
My husband and I went over from London to Paris to go to this concert just after we were married in 2004. Absolutely amazing is not enough to describe the energy of everyone there. He describes himself as a singer can play the drums....which is hard to do at the same time
Oooooohhhh my yessssssss PHIL!!!!!! Yeeeee dawggy
This performance is one of the greatest live performances I have ever seen. In my opinion it is like when Michael Jackson first moonwalked at Motown. Just amazing.
Yes that was a concert. I'm 62 years old and I Love Phil Collins
Phil Collins is one of the greatest. I'm happy to see the younger generation enjoying and appreciating his talent. A little background on him: he got famous as the lead singer of the group Genesis; he's got many hits with them and afterwards he went solo and straight up blew up. He's in a league of his own.
Such a deep and profound song, delivered perfectly.
BTW, to whomever requested this one - I love you!!!
Phil Collins, one of the sound tracks of my life.
I already knew Phil was a legend as I am a life long fan but the joy of cool dudes discovering his iconic music for the 1st time is amazing just proves his music is that amazing it's timeless & can now be enjoyed & appreciate by the nxt generation
I've watched this many times and I count beats until he reaches those drums. Magic.
Love your reactions. I love that you just love music...no matter what genre. You are a good man. Never would I get mad at you for repeating something you clearly enjoyed...it's music brother! THE universal language! Your genuine smile gives it all away!
I heard this song, on the radio, with a double drum reverb built into it. I don't know who mixed the song but the hair stood up on my arms. I couldn't imagine EVER making a fabulous song even greater but that did it.
Phil was one of the biggest singers of the 80's and into the 90's. His group Genesis had major hits and his solo career was huge too. Phil is one of the legends, one of the great ones. I was in 7th grade when his first big hit ( with Genesis)"That's All" came out. I loved the song "Misunderstanding"
Honestly every Phil ( Genesis) song is great! "I Wish it Would Rain", excellent song!
Michael Jackson won more Grammys in the 80's than anyone. Phil was second. He is in the same breath as the King of Pop.
I love mama. So good.
Mama is my fav song by Genesis.
It's just a shame....that's all! Loved that song too, I don't think Phil made a song I didn't like.
Phil Collins is one of the best drummers of all time. Pausing the video to talk while he was doing what he does best is almost criminal.
I love watching you young people listening and reacting to our music! I’m 64
Best word to describe this song, haunting
Then there's that drop..... 🔥🎵
One of the most impressive performances of all time.
Phil Collins started at Genesis as the lead drummer, until the singer left the band and He took over as their lead.
He is extremely Talented
Thank you
the man knows how to introduce a performance,,, his timing in this is impeccable. I can hardly wait for the reaction.
As a former studio drummer, I really appreciate when a group as professional as this can perform this well live. The man with the long beard on bass is Leland Sklar, the best Bassist of all time. He's certainly the top studio bassist having played with hundreds of the top groups and solo artist on albums. Great performance!!
Phil is legendary! He also did a lot of music for Disney movies in the 90s. I'm so grateful I grew up on some of the greatest music by some of the best musicians and bands of all time!
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I TOTALLY AGREE!!!!!!👍😁👍😁👍
Is it possible to let us enjoy this, without pausing it all the time?
And to think the subject of the song isn't as dark as the song itself is. The song is, however, very visceral, which is why most people react so strongly to it...in a good way. You feel every note of music and rhythm in your bones! And if you don't do Air Drums during that epic skin pounding solo, then you're not human. One of the greatest performances, period!
This performance was in France 2004. Epic 😎👌🏼glad you enjoyed it!
I went to his concert around 1990 and this was one of many fantastic songs, one of the best concerts I've ever been to, a master entertainer.
I have so many memoriesof listening to this man sing and drum. Thank you Phil. You are a Legend