Hey Maggie, You should definitely do a reaction to the band Manowar doing their version of "Nessun Dorma" they'd recorded this song in memory of the lead vocalist's mother who had passed away during the production of their album "Warriors Of The World"
Those of us that grew up in the 70's to early 80's - this song was a huge part of our lives' soundtrack. I'm so glad you finally saw this! Phil is, in a word, LEGEND.
Yet not being a "70s to early 80's" song at all. That was the era of Disco. This was clearly New Wave. I don't think you lived that time... I'll bring up WKRP as a 'proof you did' but you'll just InvestiGoogle.
Being a big fan of his and having grown up in the 80s and 90s, this was a big part of my childhood. Also, being a native Texan, I discovered that he's a huge Texas history buff and collects memorabilia from places like the Alamo.
I´ve seen five concerts of this tour, and was completely broke after that. But I can tell you, to see this live is way beyond a normal concert experience. It´s not from this world, not a normal song, this is something else. Still can´t find any appropriate words to describe it.
He wrote this about his divorce. Inspiration Collins wrote the song amid the grief he felt after divorcing his first wife Andrea Bertorelli in 1980. In a 2016 interview, Collins said of the song's lyrics: "I wrote the lyrics spontaneously. I'm not quite sure what the song is about, but there's a lot of anger, a lot of despair and a lot of frustration."
He was not 'cool' during this performance, he was angry, channeling feelings from his divorce. The words are much more striking when taken in this context. "A song about loss, divorce, anger and frustration all wrapped into one of Phil Collin's first singles, "In The Air Tonight" is an emotional tale from Phil's own life."
I've always loved this song. I never heard this version before. Amazing. Rammstein live DuHast Paris ... or any Rammstein live would redefine epical for you.
Poss listen to Annie Lennox solely or in the Eurythmics. 'Must be talking to an Angel' or 'walking on Broken Glass' come to mind. Now that's a lady with a powerful yet moving range'.xx
I always marvelled at Phil's ability to sing a melody while nailing triplets and off beat drumming rhythms. His live concerts were something to experience..
@@kittykatz4001 Yes, it is Open for useful comments, not like the one you just replied which seems like an invitation for argument honestly, which OP didn't even ask anyone's opinion of in the first place ! I mean its not like OP declared he is THE best, so I literally don't understand your Hold my Beer comment even in the sense of humour POV -_-
Back in the 80s when this started getting air play, you could watch patrons of noisy bars, restaurants, and other places go completely silent for the drum fill to come in. Then they'd go back to talking. It was strange and funny. I bought this album the week it came out (being a huge Genesis fan). I took it home and played it repeatedly. My older sister came down the hall to my bedroom to ask who it was. She went out and bought the album later that week. It's been called the most iconic few bars in music.
Yes - Although that Advt. with the Gorilla nudges Phil's original performance into the background- me thinks. 🤣 What the heck was that Advt. FOR anyway? Does anyone remember? Do we CARE?!
His 'Face Value' album is epic. So many wonderful songs. But, as you well know, Genesis live (and Phil live) is something else. His authenticity comes through in spades!
@@linmonash1244 I think it was for some make of chocolate but can't remember which one.....I was too busy air drumming,this from a 70yr old who has played the drums for the last 50 odd years..
Most iconic drum fill of all time. Got to love his timing as he arrives exactly on time and how the crowd starts cheering as the drum set catches a little of his spotlight and comes into view.
Despite all the times I've watched this, Phil is so subtle getting sticks to hand that with the benefit of 35 years watching my best friend, a pro drummer in his own right, I can't decide if he pulls the sticks from his stick bag with the left hand (very small movement), or if the sticks are concealed in a specialty pocket on his right that is suggested by one of the early backstage shots. For those unaware, the stick bag is designed to be attached to the body of a drum, usually a floor tom. Because the right side is stage back as he approaches the kit, the move would be as well concealed as going to the bag. If anyone was there or has other insight on this, I love diving into these details, that add to the epic drum drop.
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). It was performed in front of 20,000 + people at the "Palais Omnisport de Paris" and truly was, if not the greatest, close to the greatest live performance ever. It was from his "Finally... The First Farewell" Tour and this particular concert in Bercy started with an amazing "Drums, Drums & More Drums" track performed by Phil and his other drummer, the previously mentioned Mr. Thompson. Incidentally, this track ("In the Air Tonight") was the 17th in the tracklist sandwiched between Separate Lives and Dance Into the Light. Phil had the energy he had in this song all the way through to the end of the concert (as did his musicians). Now that he can no longer drum, his son NIcholas plays drums almost as well as the old man did--literally--Phil is 70 now. His son was on the Domino tour with Genesis recently. Oh and of course, his daughter Lily is rapidly becoming a famous actress in her own right. So, he's still doing alright I suppose (tongue in cheek).
I have to agree with the other old man here. This is a great live performance. I wont say the best, but just because it really depends on my mood at the time. There are a number of 70's and 80's bands and performers that I think you need to see live to get a feel for a real show. KISS, AC/DC, Van Halen, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Def Leppard, Alice Cooper, and so many more people that are such a treat live. I threw a couple of country guys in because they put on a hell of a show. I will get hate for this, but I am ok with it. But Phil does a GREAT show. His timing is perfection, his dedication to his craft is amazing. A+ talent. I heard he ended one of his marriages by sending her a fax. That is a fancy text, sent with a special machine that printed the message on paper, kids.
I was an 80's teen. I remember when Phil Collins was at his peak. This song just hits on all cylinders. It's about his divorce from his first wife, Andrea Bertorelli.
Apparently he caught his wife in bed with their interior decorator, and he wrote this song for him: Well, if you told me you were drowning I would not lend a hand I've seen your face before my friend But I don't know if you know who I am Well, I was there and I saw what you did I saw it with my own two eyes So you can wipe off that grin, I know where you've been It's all been a pack of lies.’
Drummers that sing. Literally different parts of the brain accessed during each endeavor. Simultaneously. Not impossible, but elevated understanding and performance beyond standard human standard
Phil was on the Jimmy Fallon show and told the story of this song and I quote" Phil said, I was pissed when I sang this" and the story about seeing a guy drowning but did nothing, Phil said is a myth, never happened
One of the best live performances ever. It's sad what time and age has done to him. On his current tour with Genesis, he is no longer able to play drums and has to sit down while he sings and uses a cane. He looks so frail. But they say his singing voice is still great.
You're absolutely right... I just saw him live last Friday in Hannover and his appearance kinda broke my heart. You could really see how age and sickness has ravaged him. I was still a child when he was at his peak, but my father was a big fan then and so was I, and in my mind he was still this smirking, funny man who was not afraid to say his mind and had these great songs and awesome musicvideos. None of that but age has changed (when he talked a bit in concert he called Putin a "fucking idiot" ^^) but it was still heartbreaking to see. It kind of consoled me that it is his son now who plays the drums but I can only imagine that he misses it. Everyone knows that age really IS inevitable, but knowing and seeing really hit differently. I am so happy I got to see him that night. His voice and character have not changed at all. One of the greatest artist of all time for me.
@Neal Riggins You should look up more recent live performances of his on TH-cam. His energy, power, and vocal clarity are every bit as good as they were in his prime. You can tell this man loves his music and still can sing them without flaws. Definition of "Living Legend."
I was there at his former Group's first-ever Top Of The Bill performance in South East London @ Croydon with 3,000 others in 1972:) Where have the last 50 years disappeared to since? :)
@@Danisachan I was there at his former Group's first-ever Top Of The Bill performance in South East London @ Croydon with 3,000 others in 1972:) Where have the last 50 years disappeared to since? :)
It’s like ten minutes of watching a burning fuse approach a keg of dynamite. The explosive ending of drums and vocals isn’t enough. No one, I bet, _no one_ could hear this song without replaying the last 10-15 seconds. Many times.
Have you heard " The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" done by The Danish National Symphony Orchestra (Live)? It has some epic vocals and something's I didn't know was a voice until watching this.
Phil wrote in the air tonight after his wife and he were about to divorce, she was gonna loot him for tons of his earned wealth and how he felt she betrayed him
This has to be one of the most epic live performances in many a decade, and I never followed Phil Collins that closely! Thanks for reacting. When he sits down at the drums, wow!
I typically prefer official video versions, but not this time. The concert version is absolutely thrilling. It's not just the 4-minute ethereal buildup. When Phil starts singing, he gives it his all, and I'm pretty sure more.
Great job Maggie! I love Phil and am so thrilled that you loved this live version of the song. When he sits down to do that drum fill - epic. He has so many more songs between his solo work and with Genesis. I can't wait for you to hear more!
Yes. He's a terrific songwriter & arranger as well. The full package. Allegedly - he was - aged 5 -auditioning for a part in a play (singing) & stopped the pianist after the first few notes to inform that they were in the wrong key. And they Were! 😆
Fun Fact: If you ever saw Hook with Robin Williams, Phil Collins plays the Detective at the beginning of the movie when they're asking about the kid's kidnapping
I saw him live in Adelaide pre covid, just after his back operation he was sitting down and his son now plays the drums for him. Was an amazing concert.
With Tatiana now a refugee in the US and the rest of the band organizing aid and preparing for fighting in Kyiv, please react to "Home Back" (OMV). It shows what the band and their families are struggling through at this moment. Their fans are very worried as the situation gets worse. 💙💛🌻
That is one of the best performances I have ever seen. And then he bows so nonchalant as he walks off after literally taking our breath away. Phil can pull off epic, but this was something else. Now check out some of his other stuff (are you a Disney Tarzan kid?....Mr. Collins wrote the whole thing). The other 5 guys in Genesis (and later just 3) were also great at epic. One of the best Prog Rock bands out there. Great musicians and music composers. [Note: this song was following his wife's leaving for another man while he toured with Genesis and is his angst afterwards.....I think it is his fantasy of meeting up with the guy]
You should check out some of the younger Phil singing lead for Genesis, a child actor as well as a very accomplished drummer, his sense of rhythm and characterisation made him an amazing front man even though he had to be pushed into it by his band mates when the original front man (no less than Peter Gabriel - another you should listen to) left.
Another iconic Phil Collins song is "You'll be in My Heart" from Disneys Tarzan... I grew up listening to Genesis and Phil Collins ( I was a teen in the 80's) and I get shooketh when I find people who don't know them..... The Charismatic Voice did a really in depth reaction to this song.....
I am 61 yrs old grandma, and STILL do the airdrums whenever I hear this song, and the goosbumps when he starts singing! Got most of his, Genesis and Peter Gabriels songs. Phil Collins is not a singer that can drum, but a drummer (an AWSOME one at that) that can sing!
The "different voices" is the keyboarder Brad Cole on the vocoder ;-) recorded @ the three sold out Paris Bercy shows 15.-17.06.2004. I saw the show in Zürich and Berlin 🙂
This is so iconic if you grew up in the 80's. It was also the soundtrack for the show Miami Vice which was beyond huge everywhere . It always played when the v v handsome & v cool Don Johnson drove his Ferrari round Miami at night.
This song has arguably the most iconic Drum in music. That first part when he first sits down at the drums (half way through the song) takes the song to the next level. This song and Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) are my two favourites by far
I remember watching another live version of this song with my dad. When Phil played that famous opening drum part, I said, “That was a drum fill.” But not knowing the term, my dad replied, “Yes, I know that’s Phil.”
The voice effects you heard were done with a vocoder. And my two favorite Maggie expressions were at 5:45 when you realized you'd heard this song before and then when Phil dropped the most famous drum hits at 16:32! And tell your mom to get you some drums!
I'm a late comer to your channel but I love your videos. (Especially the ones on Meatloaf). I am living impoverished. But please...please please please find someone to support a reaction video for Phil Collins singing Against All Odds at Live Aid! It's so good.
Sadly, with it being spring break season in my area my job has us working near 11+ hour shifts so I will miss this premier. I will however watch it after I get off.
Great performance! One of his most Emotive songs. His current health issues are devastating to see... can't imagine his difficulties. But amazing writer and performer! His broken marriage inspired this.
Great, unique, and creative reaction Maggie:) I was there at his former Group's first-ever Top Of The Bill performance in South East London @ Croydon with 3,000 others in 1972:) Where have the last 50 years disappearred to since? :)
In the vein of epic live performances, must recommend Heart at Kennedy Center Honors doing Stairway to Heaven, performing for Led Zeppelin. They loved it 🌛
absolutely love your reaction to this amazing song. The emotion you show is one of the things that makes it so good. Your scrolling emojis give a good vibe also
Saying you don’t know Phill Collins, is like saying you don’t know Beethoven or Mozart! Well maybe not quite that bad, but he truly is a legend. His music is phenomenal! I’m sure you’d know some of it if you heard the first few lines!
In the early 80's, a close artist friend of my sister had a temp job as a receptionist at an art gallery when they were doing a showing for high end clients. Despite being a fan of both Dire Straights and Phil Collins, she wasn't hugely aware of what they looked like (no MTV in the UK in those days, and it wasn't the kind of thing she focused on). When one person entering identified himself with a mumbled "Mnoffler" she made him repeat himself more clearly (it was Mark Knopfler). When another guy just said his name was "Phil", she asked "Phil Who?". Neither of them were at all unpleasant about it, and I understand that Phil even referred to the interaction sometime later in an interview as a grounding experience about not taking fame too seriously.
It's sad that he can't drum anymore. He was an absolute MASTER of the drums. Yet, this is STILL epic!. It was nice to see the younger generation fall in love with the music of Phil Collins!
What I found great was how you had just commented on the way he was 'just walking around, singing', as is drums were coming into view, and your astonishment at how he dropped his explosive drumming into the mix. I've compared his walking around the stage as an act of staking out his territory, showing the audience subconsciously that for the length of the concert, that stage belonged to HIM and the band.
I saw him with Genesis back in the 80's and solo, he was brilliant. So much carisma. So sad, that he can't do this anymore. We love you Phil! Everyone who grow up in the 80's can remember at least one time playing airdrums on the dashboard in the car to this song.
If you enjoyed the ethereal intro you should try some of Phil Collins with Genesis from the '70s. Seconds Out is an epic live album from after Peter Gabriel left, specifically try "The Carpet Crawlers," "Afterglow," and "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)." If you like them, try some of the stuff with Peter Gabriel. If that's too '70s prog rock for you try a great love song (my wedding song) "Follow You, Follow Me" from ...And Then There Were Three. Then for the rock and roll Genesis try out songs from Duke, Abacab, and the self-titled Genesis (1993).
You could hear it coming in the air tonight through out the 80's. The other great was "Tonight,Tonight,Tonight". That would be a great one to react to next. 🌛
You should listen to songs from Genesis like Tonight Tonight Tonight, Land of Confusion, Home By The Sea, or any of the other songs. Even if you don't post reaction videos just listen to them. I got to see Genesis live in Chicago for the Invisible Touch Tour, front row center. It was one of the best shows ever.
I'm feeling very sad when I hear this. I absolutely love Phil Collins music. He is very unwell now, can no longer play the drums or perform. So many of the artists I grew up with are gone.
You clearly love music. I truly feel sorry for you because you won't be able to see people like Phil Collins, Queen (the OG), the police etc perform live anymore. These concerts were truly something else.
His daughter is actress lilly collins whose probably best known for Emily in Paris. He wrote this when he and his wife were going through a rough divorce.
Well you know the "air guitar" you get to a lot of tunes, this is the "air drums" song people have, or the most common song that you find people doing the air drums too! haha
Who should I listen to and react to next?
Janis Joplin . Cry baby. Ball and chain.
Do some of Phil Collins disney songs
Luciano Pavarotti and James brown - it’s a man’s world
Hey Maggie, You should definitely do a reaction to the band Manowar doing their version of "Nessun Dorma" they'd recorded this song in memory of the lead vocalist's mother who had passed away during the production of their album "Warriors Of The World"
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Those of us that grew up in the 70's to early 80's - this song was a huge part of our lives' soundtrack. I'm so glad you finally saw this! Phil is, in a word, LEGEND.
I’m one of those kids. I still air drum the drop. Don’t we all!
@@Kimmerkel-k It's mandatory! LOL
Yet not being a "70s to early 80's" song at all. That was the era of Disco. This was clearly New Wave.
I don't think you lived that time... I'll bring up WKRP as a 'proof you did' but you'll just InvestiGoogle.
@@justtime6736 Since this song got its bigest push, by being featured in the pilot episode of Miami Vice (1984), you might be wrong 😄❤
born in '64. this is a song i still listen to, on a very regular basis.
Being a big fan of his and having grown up in the 80s and 90s, this was a big part of my childhood. Also, being a native Texan, I discovered that he's a huge Texas history buff and collects memorabilia from places like the Alamo.
I´ve seen five concerts of this tour, and was completely broke after that. But I can tell you, to see this live is way beyond a normal concert experience. It´s not from this world, not a normal song, this is something else. Still can´t find any appropriate words to describe it.
He wrote the soundtrack (or most of it) for Disney’s Tarzan.
One of the best rock drummers ever
He wrote this about his divorce. Inspiration
Collins wrote the song amid the grief he felt after divorcing his first wife Andrea Bertorelli in 1980. In a 2016 interview, Collins said of the song's lyrics: "I wrote the lyrics spontaneously. I'm not quite sure what the song is about, but there's a lot of anger, a lot of despair and a lot of frustration."
I absolutely loved your reaction. Very epic drumming at the one and ine Thunder Dome Arena!!!
He was not 'cool' during this performance, he was angry, channeling feelings from his divorce. The words are much more striking when taken in this context.
"A song about loss, divorce, anger and frustration all wrapped into one of Phil Collin's first singles, "In The Air Tonight" is an emotional tale from Phil's own life."
I love in the film The Hangover when Mike Tyson is dancing to this song.
I've always loved this song. I never heard this version before. Amazing. Rammstein live DuHast Paris ... or any Rammstein live would redefine epical for you.
He's absolutely amazing live. Fire.
never noticed Dumbledore playing the bass guitar
Poss listen to Annie Lennox solely or in the Eurythmics. 'Must be talking to an Angel' or 'walking on Broken Glass' come to mind. Now that's a lady with a powerful yet moving range'.xx
Back when artists were actually worth going to see live!
That was a great night
I always marvelled at Phil's ability to sing a melody while nailing triplets and off beat drumming rhythms. His live concerts were something to experience..
The way Collins can Sing & Drum should not be possible
Is he a drummer??? One of the greatest drummers ever to walk the planet!!
John Bonham: “Hold my beer!”
@@kittykatz4001 OP said 'One' of the greatest and you still had to butt in with your unnecessary comment... SMH -_-
@@Lyf4rMusic I didn’t “butt” in! This is an open and public platform, not a private discord that I invaded uninvited.
@@kittykatz4001 Yes, it is Open for useful comments, not like the one you just replied which seems like an invitation for argument honestly, which OP didn't even ask anyone's opinion of in the first place ! I mean its not like OP declared he is THE best, so I literally don't understand your Hold my Beer comment even in the sense of humour POV -_-
@@Lyf4rMusic Google didn’t say so.
Back in the 80s when this started getting air play, you could watch patrons of noisy bars, restaurants, and other places go completely silent for the drum fill to come in. Then they'd go back to talking. It was strange and funny. I bought this album the week it came out (being a huge Genesis fan). I took it home and played it repeatedly. My older sister came down the hall to my bedroom to ask who it was. She went out and bought the album later that week. It's been called the most iconic few bars in music.
I should add most of them air-drummed along...
@@galahad692000 Yes. It's very hard to not go HAM on the air drums when that solo hits.
Yes - Although that Advt. with the Gorilla nudges Phil's original performance into the background- me thinks. 🤣 What the heck was that Advt. FOR anyway? Does anyone remember? Do we CARE?!
His 'Face Value' album is epic. So many wonderful songs. But, as you well know, Genesis live (and Phil live) is something else. His authenticity comes through in spades!
@@linmonash1244 I think it was for some make of chocolate but can't remember which one.....I was too busy air drumming,this from a 70yr old who has played the drums for the last 50 odd years..
Most iconic drum fill of all time. Got to love his timing as he arrives exactly on time and how the crowd starts cheering as the drum set catches a little of his spotlight and comes into view.
Check out Heart live at the Kennedy Center doing Stairway to Heaven. Almost as good as this.
The drums came up out of the stage is why you couldn't see them when he first started walking across towards them.
And ironically the easiest drum part he's ever played
Check out his drum duet with Chester Thompson ,
Awesome !
Love how younger people expect it to drop at the end of the chorus before, beautiful
I don't care how many times I see this I still have to catch my breath when he sits down at the drums.❤❤
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An iconic moment! Just epic Phil Collins!
It's like every time I'm screaming in my head, "Hurry up. You're not going to make it in time."
Despite all the times I've watched this, Phil is so subtle getting sticks to hand that with the benefit of 35 years watching my best friend, a pro drummer in his own right, I can't decide if he pulls the sticks from his stick bag with the left hand (very small movement), or if the sticks are concealed in a specialty pocket on his right that is suggested by one of the early backstage shots. For those unaware, the stick bag is designed to be attached to the body of a drum, usually a floor tom. Because the right side is stage back as he approaches the kit, the move would be as well concealed as going to the bag. If anyone was there or has other insight on this, I love diving into these details, that add to the epic drum drop.
Arguably one of if not the best live performances ever.
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). It was performed in front of 20,000 + people at the "Palais Omnisport de Paris" and truly was, if not the greatest, close to the greatest live performance ever. It was from his "Finally... The First Farewell" Tour and this particular concert in Bercy started with an amazing "Drums, Drums & More Drums" track performed by Phil and his other drummer, the previously mentioned Mr. Thompson. Incidentally, this track ("In the Air Tonight") was the 17th in the tracklist sandwiched between Separate Lives and Dance Into the Light. Phil had the energy he had in this song all the way through to the end of the concert (as did his musicians). Now that he can no longer drum, his son NIcholas plays drums almost as well as the old man did--literally--Phil is 70 now. His son was on the Domino tour with Genesis recently. Oh and of course, his daughter Lily is rapidly becoming a famous actress in her own right. So, he's still doing alright I suppose (tongue in cheek).
I have to agree with the other old man here. This is a great live performance. I wont say the best, but just because it really depends on my mood at the time. There are a number of 70's and 80's bands and performers that I think you need to see live to get a feel for a real show. KISS, AC/DC, Van Halen, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Def Leppard, Alice Cooper, and so many more people that are such a treat live. I threw a couple of country guys in because they put on a hell of a show. I will get hate for this, but I am ok with it. But Phil does a GREAT show. His timing is perfection, his dedication to his craft is amazing. A+ talent. I heard he ended one of his marriages by sending her a fax. That is a fancy text, sent with a special machine that printed the message on paper, kids.
this is considered the best iconic & G.O.A.T ""drum drop" in rock & roll!!!! Love the audience participation with the hand claps!!!
I was an 80's teen. I remember when Phil Collins was at his peak. This song just hits on all cylinders. It's about his divorce from his first wife, Andrea Bertorelli.
Apparently he caught his wife in bed with their interior decorator, and he wrote this song for him: Well, if you told me you were drowning
I would not lend a hand
I've seen your face before my friend
But I don't know if you know who I am
Well, I was there and I saw what you did
I saw it with my own two eyes
So you can wipe off that grin, I know where you've been
It's all been a pack of lies.’
Drummers that sing.
Literally different parts of the brain accessed during each endeavor. Simultaneously.
Not impossible, but elevated understanding and performance beyond standard human standard
Absolutely agree - have you seen Pau in The Warning. She steered me back to looking for this Phil track, because Pau has these unique talents too
Great reaction. Don't forget that Karen Carpenter was another singing drummer.
And Don Henley of Eagles. Especially Hotel California.
And Paulina Villarreal from The Warning.
This song has the most incredible and recognized drum fill of all-time and space! I'm utterly shocked that you've never heard that part prior to this.
11:45 Leland Sklar. The best bass player in the world. He has played on over 2,000 albums, what a living legend.
If you listen to the lyrics you can really get a sense of what the marriage breakup he was going through.
I believe the whole album is about his experiences through that break up.
Phil was on the Jimmy Fallon show and told the story of this song and I quote" Phil said, I was pissed when I sang this" and the story about seeing a guy drowning but did nothing, Phil said is a myth, never happened
Phil Collins has to be one of the best live performers there has ever been. What a living legend.
One of the best live performances ever. It's sad what time and age has done to him. On his current tour with Genesis, he is no longer able to play drums and has to sit down while he sings and uses a cane. He looks so frail. But they say his singing voice is still great.
As we get older, eventually the best all of us can hope for is Maggie exclaiming "He just sat down so epically!"
You're absolutely right... I just saw him live last Friday in Hannover and his appearance kinda broke my heart. You could really see how age and sickness has ravaged him. I was still a child when he was at his peak, but my father was a big fan then and so was I, and in my mind he was still this smirking, funny man who was not afraid to say his mind and had these great songs and awesome musicvideos. None of that but age has changed (when he talked a bit in concert he called Putin a "fucking idiot" ^^) but it was still heartbreaking to see. It kind of consoled me that it is his son now who plays the drums but I can only imagine that he misses it. Everyone knows that age really IS inevitable, but knowing and seeing really hit differently. I am so happy I got to see him that night. His voice and character have not changed at all. One of the greatest artist of all time for me.
@Neal Riggins You should look up more recent live performances of his on TH-cam. His energy, power, and vocal clarity are every bit as good as they were in his prime. You can tell this man loves his music and still can sing them without flaws. Definition of "Living Legend."
I was there at his former Group's first-ever Top Of The Bill performance in South East London @ Croydon with 3,000 others in 1972:)
Where have the last 50 years disappeared to since? :)
@@Danisachan I was there at his former Group's first-ever Top Of The Bill performance in South East London @ Croydon with 3,000 others in 1972:)
Where have the last 50 years disappeared to since? :)
It’s like ten minutes of watching a burning fuse approach a keg of dynamite. The explosive ending of drums and vocals isn’t enough. No one, I bet, _no one_ could hear this song without replaying the last 10-15 seconds. Many times.
Couldn't have put it better myself,the whole arrangement & choreographed performance is just EPIC THEATRE .
Have you heard " The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" done by The Danish National Symphony Orchestra (Live)? It has some epic vocals and something's I didn't know was a voice until watching this.
Oh yeah! Please react to it.😁
@@pfcampos7041 Alongside the same orchestra and Procul Harum and 'Whiter Shade of Pale' with the sadly recently deceased Gary Brooker. RIP, Gary.
Phil wrote in the air tonight after his wife and he were about to divorce, she was gonna loot him for tons of his earned wealth and how he felt she betrayed him
This has to be one of the most epic live performances in many a decade, and I never followed Phil Collins that closely! Thanks for reacting. When he sits down at the drums, wow!
You really need to check out Pantera doing their song Domination in Moscow 91'. Somewhere between 500k-1 million fans at that show at one time.
Metallica's enter sandman at that same concert, very impressive concert indeed
I always was afraid he wouldn't make it to the drum kit in time
@@judyseeley5284 I think everyone kept thinking that. I know I did 😂😂
I typically prefer official video versions, but not this time. The concert version is absolutely thrilling. It's not just the 4-minute ethereal buildup. When Phil starts singing, he gives it his all, and I'm pretty sure more.
Great job Maggie! I love Phil and am so thrilled that you loved this live version of the song. When he sits down to do that drum fill - epic. He has so many more songs between his solo work and with Genesis. I can't wait for you to hear more!
Thank you so much for your support! So glad you enjoyed! 🌛🤗🎶
It's gotta be hard to play drums and still nail the vocals like that! Bloody brilliant!
He also did the soundtrack for Disney's Tarzan. "You'll be in my heart" was written for his daughter Lily.
Yes. He's a terrific songwriter & arranger as well. The full package. Allegedly - he was - aged 5 -auditioning for a part in a play (singing) & stopped the pianist after the first few notes to inform that they were in the wrong key. And they Were! 😆
Fun Fact: If you ever saw Hook with Robin Williams, Phil Collins plays the Detective at the beginning of the movie when they're asking about the kid's kidnapping
Wow!!! Never noticed that!
He played lead in 'Buster' and is great in it.
I saw him live in Adelaide pre covid, just after his back operation he was sitting down and his son now plays the drums for him. Was an amazing concert.
With Tatiana now a refugee in the US and the rest of the band organizing aid and preparing for fighting in Kyiv, please react to "Home Back" (OMV). It shows what the band and their families are struggling through at this moment. Their fans are very worried as the situation gets worse. 💙💛🌻
The part where he sits at the drums is pretty cool, yeah.
"Excuse me while I just start whaling on these drums."
That is one of the best performances I have ever seen. And then he bows so nonchalant as he walks off after literally taking our breath away. Phil can pull off epic, but this was something else.
Now check out some of his other stuff (are you a Disney Tarzan kid?....Mr. Collins wrote the whole thing). The other 5 guys in Genesis (and later just 3) were also great at epic. One of the best Prog Rock bands out there. Great musicians and music composers. [Note: this song was following his wife's leaving for another man while he toured with Genesis and is his angst afterwards.....I think it is his fantasy of meeting up with the guy]
You should check out some of the younger Phil singing lead for Genesis, a child actor as well as a very accomplished drummer, his sense of rhythm and characterisation made him an amazing front man even though he had to be pushed into it by his band mates when the original front man (no less than Peter Gabriel - another you should listen to) left.
he did sing a few Genesis Songs back when PG was still around… They could already have known it, actually.
Another iconic Phil Collins song is "You'll be in My Heart" from Disneys Tarzan...
I grew up listening to Genesis and Phil Collins ( I was a teen in the 80's) and I get shooketh when I find people who don't know them.....
The Charismatic Voice did a really in depth reaction to this song.....
I am 61 yrs old grandma, and STILL do the airdrums whenever I hear this song, and the goosbumps when he starts singing! Got most of his, Genesis and Peter Gabriels songs. Phil Collins is not a singer that can drum, but a drummer (an AWSOME one at that) that can sing!
Please 🙏 never never never never make a break when phil plays drums ‼️
The "different voices" is the keyboarder Brad Cole on the vocoder ;-) recorded @ the three sold out Paris Bercy shows 15.-17.06.2004. I saw the show in Zürich and Berlin 🙂
This is so iconic if you grew up in the 80's. It was also the soundtrack for the show Miami Vice which was beyond huge everywhere . It always played when the v v handsome & v cool Don Johnson drove his Ferrari round Miami at night.
This song has arguably the most iconic Drum in music. That first part when he first sits down at the drums (half way through the song) takes the song to the next level. This song and Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) are my two favourites by far
I remember watching another live version of this song with my dad. When Phil played that famous opening drum part, I said, “That was a drum fill.” But not knowing the term, my dad replied, “Yes, I know that’s Phil.”
Drummers that sing - Levon Helm [the band], Don Henley [the eagles], Ringo Starr [the beatles], Peter Rivera [rare earth] just to name a few
The voice effects you heard were done with a vocoder. And my two favorite Maggie expressions were at 5:45 when you realized you'd heard this song before and then when Phil dropped the most famous drum hits at 16:32!
And tell your mom to get you some drums!
He not just a drummer he is one of the best, that fill is considered one of the greatest ever
I'm a late comer to your channel but I love your videos. (Especially the ones on Meatloaf). I am living impoverished. But please...please please please find someone to support a reaction video for Phil Collins singing Against All Odds at Live Aid! It's so good.
Thank you for your comment. Hope to see you on my LIVESTREAM today?
Sadly, with it being spring break season in my area my job has us working near 11+ hour shifts so I will miss this premier. I will however watch it after I get off.
Sounds good! Don't work too hard! 🤗
I love how the audience starts cheering and clapping when they see Phil walking over to the drums. They know what’s coming. ☺👍
Great performance! One of his most Emotive songs. His current health issues are devastating to see... can't imagine his difficulties.
But amazing writer and performer!
His broken marriage inspired this.
Oh Maggie, you really need to go watch this entire concert!!! I'd say his best. And his singers & band are super tight! 😊
He builds the tension perfectly. I can never get enough of this preference.
808 really makes sense here
Great, unique, and creative reaction Maggie:)
I was there at his former Group's first-ever Top Of The Bill performance in South East London @ Croydon with 3,000 others in 1972:)
Where have the last 50 years disappearred to since? :)
Thank you so much for your kind words. Hope to see you on my next reaction live stream. 😊💖
О да! Этот великолепный старец перепоёт всех молодых исполнителей! Шикарная песнь!
Phil just DROPS THE HAMMER with this!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!! now I'm hyped!!
Phil Collins is a treasure.
Hi mrs.maggie, please react "Helloween-Halloween (Live)", so many epic moment from opera sound 2 vocalist. Thanks.
This isn't a song, it's an event.
In the vein of epic live performances, must recommend Heart at Kennedy Center Honors doing Stairway to Heaven, performing for Led Zeppelin. They loved it 🌛
YES!!!!
absolutely love your reaction to this amazing song. The emotion you show is one of the things that makes it so good. Your scrolling emojis give a good vibe also
Thank you for this react! I was a teen on 80's and a huge Genesis / Phil Collins fan. This was so beautiful...!
Careful Maggie, too much Phil Collins and you risk becoming a Rock chick!!!
This is just ONE if not one of his best singles....after all these years it STILL give me goosebumps...
Saying you don’t know Phill Collins, is like saying you don’t know Beethoven or Mozart! Well maybe not quite that bad, but he truly is a legend. His music is phenomenal! I’m sure you’d know some of it if you heard the first few lines!
In the early 80's, a close artist friend of my sister had a temp job as a receptionist at an art gallery when they were doing a showing for high end clients. Despite being a fan of both Dire Straights and Phil Collins, she wasn't hugely aware of what they looked like (no MTV in the UK in those days, and it wasn't the kind of thing she focused on).
When one person entering identified himself with a mumbled "Mnoffler" she made him repeat himself more clearly (it was Mark Knopfler). When another guy just said his name was "Phil", she asked "Phil Who?".
Neither of them were at all unpleasant about it, and I understand that Phil even referred to the interaction sometime later in an interview as a grounding experience about not taking fame too seriously.
It's sad that he can't drum anymore. He was an absolute MASTER of the drums. Yet, this is STILL epic!. It was nice to see the younger generation fall in love with the music of Phil Collins!
Wish this was coming out later. I’ll be at work😞😞
It's all about anticipation everyone at the concert knows what's going to happen but still amazed at the skill
Please, let us dont forget Chester Thompson .Her Drum duos are amazing. 🤘
His. He works so well with Phil. Chester is an outstanding drummer.
@@MichaelScheele Yes, you are absolutley right. 🤘
What I found great was how you had just commented on the way he was 'just walking around, singing', as is drums were coming into view, and your astonishment at how he dropped his explosive drumming into the mix.
I've compared his walking around the stage as an act of staking out his territory, showing the audience subconsciously that for the length of the concert, that stage belonged to HIM and the band.
Maggie you are so darn cute and fun to watch! 😍 I love when you sing with the videos! 🤩🥰❤
Thank you so much!!
I saw him with Genesis back in the 80's and solo, he was brilliant. So much carisma. So sad, that he can't do this anymore. We love you Phil! Everyone who grow up in the 80's can remember at least one time playing airdrums on the dashboard in the car to this song.
If you enjoyed the ethereal intro you should try some of Phil Collins with Genesis from the '70s. Seconds Out is an epic live album from after Peter Gabriel left, specifically try "The Carpet Crawlers," "Afterglow," and "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)." If you like them, try some of the stuff with Peter Gabriel. If that's too '70s prog rock for you try a great love song (my wedding song) "Follow You, Follow Me" from ...And Then There Were Three. Then for the rock and roll Genesis try out songs from Duke, Abacab, and the self-titled Genesis (1993).
I love this song! Super fine performance! Great reaction. Nice editing. This is why we keep coming back, 🌛
Thank you so much 😁
ביצוע מושלם❤❤פיל קולינס האחד והיחיד❤אהבתי את התגובה שלך🤘🤘🤘🤘👍🤔🫶🫶🫶🫶
This is a true Legend at work. Is it just me or does anyone else get a massive chill as soon as he starts playing the drums? Outstanding!!!!
You could hear it coming in the air tonight through out the 80's. The other great was "Tonight,Tonight,Tonight". That would be a great one to react to next. 🌛
Thank you!! 😁 Can't wait to see you tomorrow at "Stump Maggie" Channel Member Livestream.💖
You children are aging me. You've never heard of Phil Collins? You've never heard this song before? So I guess, yeah, I'm pretty old.
An iconic song from the 80s. It was definitely different and those drums. He beat them like they owed him money lol. Great reaction
Absolutely Amazing!
Next can you please react to Phil Collin & Philip Bailey - 'EASY LOVER'
Epical and magical with so many Shooketh moments. Loved it. Hope to see you on Saturday! 🤞Oh…and 🌜
YAY! So glad you enjoyed! 🌛🤗🎶
They are exceptional live!! I hate some of the new bands that have so much computerized help to sound good
You should listen to songs from Genesis like Tonight Tonight Tonight, Land of Confusion, Home By The Sea, or any of the other songs. Even if you don't post reaction videos just listen to them.
I got to see Genesis live in Chicago for the Invisible Touch Tour, front row center. It was one of the best shows ever.
I'm feeling very sad when I hear this. I absolutely love Phil Collins music. He is very unwell now, can no longer play the drums or perform.
So many of the artists I grew up with are gone.
Easy Lover by him and Phillip Bailey of Earth Wind and Fire is a fantastic song I think you would really dig!!!! 😉❤✌
You clearly love music. I truly feel sorry for you because you won't be able to see people like Phil Collins, Queen (the OG), the police etc perform live anymore. These concerts were truly something else.
Hey this was great. The jiggle physics during the drum section was just a bonus. Just kidding!
His daughter is actress lilly collins whose probably best known for Emily in Paris. He wrote this when he and his wife were going through a rough divorce.
Or Michaels song sounds like in the air tonight.. LOVED your reaction 🙏💞
Makes me think of the first time I ever heard this song : Miami Vice, yes, I'm THAT old.
Well you know the "air guitar" you get to a lot of tunes, this is the "air drums" song people have, or the most common song that you find people doing the air drums too! haha