Most recognized drum drop in all of music. PERIOD!! I honestly can't believe that you'd never heard this before. Portions of this song was spread through a lot of motion pictures...TV shows (Miami Vice specifically). Really glad you did this though. I had to do a double take on when the drums came in. I LOVED IT!!
I know this is old, but I hope what I have to say helps. Since this song came out, ans have been looking for its meaning. I believe it took until what’s being shown today is what this song was originally about. If you know what I’m saying, youlll understand that he was from the group Genesis....
As we men of culture know, it is our sworn duty to beat the hell out whatever inanimate object is nearest to us when this comes on. And people around should know and nod in respect when they see some 50-year-old dude giving his wheel a good trashing while driving or waiting for the green lights. This is the song we are responding to - via a sacred ritual we have followed for 40 years now.
Still do it at 70. It is our scared duty to beat the hell out of steering wheel or whatever when the drumming starts. Used to work as bus driver in public transport. Was a set of traffic lights and a car pulled up and this this was playing just as the car pulled up the drumming started and I beat the hell out of steering wheel got some funny looks from passengers.
I first heard this on a miami vice re-run when I was maybe 12 in the early 2000s. I was probably the only person in my high school with this song on my iPod, 30 years old now and it still never gets skipped when it pops up on the same damn ipod I had in high school
I totally agree. I feel like music isnt heard with your ears, it is heard with your soul. Hi Heidi! Now I'm gonna be lookin for your comments after the Tom video RDiss did. Haha!!
Yes, the drums! I still beat the hell out of my steering wheel when that comes on. First time I did that in front of my kids, they didn't know what to think!!! LMAO!!
Only Phil Collins can be on stage, casually walking, with plain clothes, no bling, no special effects, & still give the most powerful performance, & be the coolest man on the planet!!! This song was about catching his wife cheating!
Nope, it's about cheating. This is one of the songs that kept me out of jail during my separation. I don't care anymore by Phil Collins was one of my post divorce songs.
A great reaction from you, I've been a massive Phil Collins fan for years. He's saying 'Hold on' not Oh Lord btw (that's the British accent for you). I heard he wrote the song shortly after his break up from his wife too but was also led to believe it's about him seeing someone walk away from someone drowning/in trouble and he is singing to the person who walked away. I guess it's open to interpretation and what people want to hear in a song.
@@kp3369 I appreciate the feedback, although, when double checking with the original lyrics by Phil Collins himself, they are saying Oh Lord??? So I am not certain if you are correct.......here are the lyrics: In the Air Tonight (Phil Collins) I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh, lord And I've been waiting for this moment, for all my life, oh, lord Can you feel it coming in the air tonight, oh, lord, oh, lord 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 And I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh, lord Well, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh, lord I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh, lord Well, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh, lord, oh, lord Well, I remember, I remember don't worry How could I ever forget? It's the first time, the last time we ever met But I know the reason why you keep this silence up No, you don't fool me The hurt doesn't show, but the pain still grows It's no stranger to you and me And I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh, lord Well, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh, lord I can feel it in the air tonight, oh, lord, oh, lord Well, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh, lord I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh, lord And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh, lord I can feel it in the air tonight, oh, lord, oh, lord, oh, lord Well, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh, lord, oh, lord I can feel it in the air tonight, oh, lord, oh, lord, oh, lord, oh, lord Well, I've been waiting for this moment all my life, oh, lord, oh, lord Songwriters: Phil Collins. For non-commercial use only.
@@sandyleewhite You are quite right and I feel a bit of a fool right now - I can't believe that all these years I've been I've heard it as 'Hold On' instead of 'Oh Lord' LOL!! - still love the song and the singer though!
Oh lord. He wrote this when he was in the middle of a divorce. At the beginning he said, "if u told me u were drowning, I would not lend a hand". Great reaction. ✌
yeah this is a total "I wouldn't piss on you if you were on fire kinda song." and Black Lights Those lyrics you were having problems with...think about someone who has totally disregarded your very existence. This of that sexy girl in high school who you sat next to and helped with her work but couldn't remember your name or acknowledge you in front of her friends. Or your homie that acts cool AF when its just you two but treats you like a bitch in front of everyone
Funny urban legend about this song back in the early 80s said that he walked in at the end of his girl's rape, sees the guy but he escapes. Years later he is at the beach, sees a guy out in the water drowning. Swims out and recognizes the rapist. He then swims away, letting the guy drown.
Man .... you just listened to a LEGEND of Music worldwide ... that's how a true LEGEND enters the stage and the concert begins .... so calm, so confident, so focused ... but the song that he sings it's with such a STRONG tone and message.
There is a lot of great new music out there. The problem is, it doesn’t make it to the radio and it‘s not in the spotify heavy rotation algorithms. But when you visit the small clubs (when it‘s possible again) you can still find real musicans making real good music.
@@repluggedx3265I have discovered some independent artists recently that I like a lot. Where I live no clubs to go to really especially with live music. I live in the sticks! LOL But thanks for taking the time to share!
The intensity of his facial expressions when he says “you can wipe off that grin” and “don’t worry” he’ll always remember the pain. Anger and pain. He’s an amazing artist and whoever produced this concert is a genius.
Oh, it's more than just that, Phil is not just a master of his musical craft and performance, he's also had an acting career. You can see him using those skills to give the emotions of the song to his performance and to his credit he doesn't make to too big or melodramatic, he shows you exactly what he wants. Each turn, each pause, each glance has meaning.
Phil does the two hardest things ever to sing at the same time.. absolutely, POUND the drums and walk up and down stairs... LOL P.S. Phil was 54 years old in this show... wow
Helene here from Vegas. First of all, he is saying Oh, Lord. Second of all, in the lyrics at the beginning, he is saying “If I saw that you were drowning, I would not lend a hand.” Phil writes about his life. This was written after (or during) a VERY bitter divorce, and the lyrics are full of anger. “But you dont know who I am”. Yes, he is speaking metaphorically there. She never “knew” him. Thirdly, if you ever watched the TV show Miami Vice, Several of Phil’s songs were used in the series, this one most famously. And Fourth, Phil used to be drummer for the hugely successful prog rock Genesis in the mid to late seventies. When the singer, Peter Gabriel left to pursue a solo career, they tried to find a replacement, but none could sing as well as Phil...so he became their vocalist. In the early eighties, Phil launched his solo career and it became one of the most successful “band to solo” careers in music history. Many consider him the “sound of the eighties”. Fifth, Phil also played the drums on Robert Plant’s first two solo albums after the death of Zeppelin, and was extremely helpful to him (according to Plant himself) in getting up to speed about navigating the business side of the music business and running your own band...things that Robert had never had to deal with before.
Only one problem with your statement. You said that the lyric at the beginning was “if I saw that you were drowning “, and it actually is. Well if you told me you were drowning “.
Don't forget his work with several other artists as drummer and producer. He also played in jazz fusion band Brand X. Truly the hardest working musician ever!
Wow thank you I can bring that to my zeppelin videos. The reason I started doin these beautifully orchestrated concerts is because my friend was shocked I didn’t know who Led Zeppelin was. he said react to stair way to heaven and “you will probably remember” but after the reaction the final consensus was I in fact did not know the band. but really great full for the experience. the video got so manny requests for another so now we are here. I like this croud so much every one is so helpful. Thank you I really appreciate it I hope to see you in other videos I appreciate your knowledge. And if you have a suggestion I’ll happily take it.
The guitar strums at the start. HELLO!!!!!!! Then the drums drop. Foxtrot Oscar. Remind me to never piss off Phil Collins or the whole world will know. 😂❤
A Legend and Master at work! Phil is a world class drummer with an outstanding voice. A true musical ICON. I am the only 1 who gets massive chills at the drum drop? Phil and this song are IMMORTAL one of the greatest performance ever given. Listening from Ontario Canada.
Your journey has just begun!!! There is SOOOOO MUCH you have in-store in listening to the original artists, especially live, form this era!!! Welcome to our life!!!
When my middle daughter was three years old (now 25), and we would be driving in my soccer mom minivan… When this song came on, I would tell her: “get your drumsticks ready...” ..And she would come in on point! This is the impact that this song has on so many generations.. You da man, Phil!!
Legend has it that Phil and brothers were swimming locally at home in UK. One of his brothers got a stitch in his foot while swimming, got into difficulty. He was saved by brother but that brother died. While all this was happening, a man from their village was witness to this tragedy, as he stood there over looking the beach. The man did nothing to help these kids. Role on years later, Phil is a star. He hires a private investigater to find the man. Under the pretence of "winning" a ticket to see Phil live in concert. He has spot light right on him as the song is played......He is wailing 'I've been waiting for this moment all my life' at the end meaning that he is sing/crying with pain, grief and anger. Irish artists like Sinead O Connor ' wail' through sincerity of the pain they have suffered. This song is perfection because he lived the experience. - greetings from Ireland.
Phil Collins was the drummer for the band Genesis before becoming lead singer before embarking on his solo career. The energy and stamina to play the drums and sing is a unique talent he had and no one has ever been able to do. He's singing "Oh lord"
Phil Collins wrote this song right after a divorce from his wife in 1980. The drowning means that he knows she was cheating on him, he saw it with his own eyes, among other things that she's done. I've seen your face my friend, but I don't know if you know who I am means that she never knew him as a person or what he's capable of, and that the relationship was built around lies. This is a powerful song of regret and anger. Enjoy!
In so many ways the internet sucks, but for things like this i absolutely love the platform the internet offers to see a dude who admittedly is mostly into hip hop rocking out to Phil Collins. Awesome shit my man!
thanks i really appreciate it believe it or not i like tenor singer Andrea Bocelli i consume music in away i dont understand if its there i can find it . I know that sounds weird But its the only way i know how to say it
Helene here: The man at the beginning that looks like Gandalf. (ZZ Top) with his eyes closed, is the GREAT, Iconic, legendary bassist Leland Sklar. When asked about that moment, he commented that he just lost himself in the vibe. Touring with Phil Collins and this spectacular group of musicians is one of the highlights of his career. A career that has spanned more than 50 years, studio and touring, and .quite literally thousands of albums and artists...and just about all genres. He has his own TH-cam channel.....it’s one of the best for discovering SO many artists, watching him play his magnificent bass lines and hearing stories of the studio, the music scene and touring throughout the decades. He has a series of videos of him playing along to the songs from a couple of Phil Collins tours. Check it out.
I didn't realize that was Leland Sklar. That man has played on a few dozen of my favorite albums and I've seen him touring with Jackson Browne & Crosby & Nash back in the mid to late 70's. Before the internet most of my info on the artists and bands I liked came from the liner notes on and album and the Rolling Stone magazine. And I remember seeing Leland on so many of the musicians in the liner notes. I live in Nashville and Leland has played on many country artists albums in the 90's. And, of course, much praise to Phil for an amazing performance. I first saw him in Genesis and enjoyed all the players but he's the one that I liked very much. I've enjoyed bands that the drummer was a writer and singer like Don Henley.
This live performance was in Paris in 2003. The instrumental intro let each backing instrument get layered in one at a time and it’s legitimately over two minutes long. The song was the first single released from Phil’s first album in 1981. I consider this staging of this live version the best ever. And that’s before you get to the middle of the unique drum fill, an iconic moment in music history
Your expression was pure respect for the master!! He is a brilliant artist..singer, 🥁 drummer, writer...he can't play anymore He has had a few neck surgeries and his son is now the drummer! Learning from the BEST!
He is saying “Oh Lord”. Phil Collins has been around as long as I can remember( and I’m pretty damn old). He was the drummer in a band called Genesis before he started his solo career but he has a lot of songs that became hits and a whole lot were used in movies so you’ve probably heard his music before you just didn’t know it. Besides this song, one of my favorites by him is I Don’t Care Anymore... I crank it up a lot of days on my way home from work😂
That drum drop gets me every time. Never get tired of it. This performance amazes me, it’s perfectly timed. It definitely took some thought. Thank you peace ✌️
Answering the question from the 6:20 mark. Song is about his divorce, the line is about her not knowing who he really is and him seeing her for who she really is for the first time. My read on it at least. Love the reaction so far, literally paused here to respond, looking forward to the rest. One of my all time favorite songs.
Reaction to the drums was everything I hoped for. Love seeing people react to this song, especially people who are in to music. Answering the last question, I think he says a few things. One is Oh Lord and in some I hear Hold on … as in don’t worry I will tell you but you are gonna wait for it. Saw him play this in person in mid 90’s and when he hit those drums it changed your heartbeat it was so powerful. Great reaction, excellent video. Thanks for posting.
In silence you look at the applauding people, this is the best reaction ever, you feel them, you share with them the same heartbeat, just at the end of a masterpiece. Thank you very much.
You're reaction is the best! I love it when young'uns get excited about music that's excited me for 40 years!!! Keep exploring young man! Rock is an amazing listening journey❤
Hi from England. Dude watching you find these rock gems are bringing me life. There's something about watching someone connect with music in the same way you yourself connects with music that's so unique. Music is food for the soul.
Yes, music from my time was just INCREDIBLE, a lot of attention put towards instrumentals... 66yrs and COUNTING...check out ELO, EMMERSON LAKE AND PALMER, RON STUART, MOODY BLUES
Accomplished singer, accompanied musicians and an audience who know what’s coming. The anticipation is palpable. This man knows how to work an audience. This is why we go to a concert.
Legend.😎👌 I'm from Wales UK, Phil started his career as a drummer when he was in a band called Genesis, then later he decided to go solo & this is one of his well known hits.😎👌
He has actually said that the song was completely improvised, even he doesn't know what it's about, he was angry, going through a divorce and just started writing and this is what came out. GOLD!
Hey. I am 48 so this song is from my generation. The first time I ever heard it on the radio it gave me chills. It still does. Especially the drum solo. Hope you loved it and I'm proud to be the generation that this song and Phil Collins came from!
I always wonder how people have not heard songs like this, I guess because I grew up with this music. I appreciate the reactions where those who do listen to different genres of music can truly appreciate the talent in other genres! Keep up the reactions and expand your musical mind! ❤❤❤
Phil Collins is not just a singer, not just a musician, he is in fact a composer. and a damn good one if you ask me. He knos how to create musical moments
"What that whole part's about" ...Phil wrote this tune, while pissed off about going through a divorce. Oh yes, he is making it suspenseful for a reason ;) Being familiar with this tune & Phil Collins, I couldn't wait to see your reaction to him jumping on drums, lol. That's THE moment, that all that buildup was for ....priceless. He was a drummer first, years ago for a band called Genesis, before becoming the lead singer as well.
They are black lights. They look blue and reflect white objects very brightly. Let me break up your confusion. I am a classically trained guitarist. My advice to you reactionists is this. DO YOUR RESEARCH. This man is iconic back to the 70s. From his career with Peter Gabriel another icon in the band "Geniuses" to his incredible singles career starting with "Full Metal Jacket". The uban legend behind this song puts a whole different twist on the song which Phil will deny, but we never let go of the story When I was a twenty something woman in this era the story goes like this; 'When Phil was a teenager he was standing on a hill. His best friend went swimming in the sea coast. The undertoe apparently pulled him under. Phil was yelling to a man walking near by on the beach to help his best friend who was drowning. The man looked up and ignored Phil who was screaming at the top of his lungs. His friend drowned. Phil apparently searched and searched for this man for years. He finally found him a lifetime after this incident. He sent an invitation to this man to a concert appearance. The man didn't know who he was accept for his famous career. The seat he had was in the middle front row at his concert when this song was first played live. After the concert was done. The man apparently realized who Phil was singing to and why he was singing it. He went home and the urban legend was, that this man killed himself. Listen now to this song with that story in your head. He denies vemiently to this day that the urban legend was true. We all believed it was for a variety of reasons. True or not, who in this world wouldn't feel the same way? Canadian Grandma Lori. C.
Your reaction when you saw the drums was priceless loved the smile and sparkle in your eye!! and yes I believe he was using a lot of metaphors in this song
I don’t think anyone ever realized how iconic that beat drop was going to be. What 30 something years later and we’ve got young generations feeling it too. One of the best songs of our times right here. And you wondered about that suspicion😂Much love❤️
The first time I heard this song, it was blasting from a stereo somewhere. When that drum started, I was hooked. I love watching young people listen to it, when they've never heard it before, because I know that that drum at the end will get each and every one of you, and I feel that same way again. Listen to all of his singles. He knows how to sing a love song.
Queensland Australia here- it's fun watching people react to iconic music for the 1st time. Phil is in my Top 5 all time, His "Serious Hits Live" album from the early 90's is tremendous and the live version of this song from that album is my fave version of it. That moment in this song when the Drum beat hits is one of the best moments in music.
Phil Collins, Best known for being the drummer in Genesis. Saw him at Live Aid, Philly. He played at both flew the Concord from England. ❤ your surprise, I knew the drums were coming..
Phil Collins is one of the best drummers of all time.
You don't rush Phil Collins, he comes to the stage when he's ready.
Phil Collins has been one of the best drummers, singers, songwriters for the last 40+ years & he is one of the most famous musicians on the planet 😬🎶👍
Most recognized drum drop in all of music. PERIOD!! I honestly can't believe that you'd never heard this before. Portions of this song was spread through a lot of motion pictures...TV shows (Miami Vice specifically). Really glad you did this though. I had to do a double take on when the drums came in. I LOVED IT!!
Who else knows what I mean when I say- “Oh Lord, I hope de doesn’t pause at the drum solo!!”😅. 👍✌️
I think you meant “oh LAWD “ I hope he doesn’t pause the drum solo lol
Drum and vocal genius...
Such a shame 😞 he's so ill now.
Legend Phil Collins 🙌 👏 👌 ❤
Kimberlini Ba...yes!!!! Please don’t ruin it for yourself, I promise that this isn’t just a song, but a life experience!! Don’t miss it!!!!!!!!
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I know this is old, but I hope what I have to say helps. Since this song came out, ans have been looking for its meaning. I believe it took until what’s being shown today is what this song was originally about. If you know what I’m saying, youlll understand that he was from the group Genesis....
He is saying "oh Lord". Best live performance ever. Nobody does like Phil!
We love you Phil, you're The Man, living legend 👍🇬🇧
Without a doubt …. The BEST LIVE
performance I have ever seen in my life, and I’m no spring chicken !!!!!!!
I love when you young pups react the way you did to REAL music (I'm 63 years old) so glad you enjoyed it! Phil is da man!
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord
Well I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord
At 55 years "old", I will STILL beat the hell out of my steering wheel, table, desk or whatever is in front of me when that drum hits!!!
As we men of culture know, it is our sworn duty to beat the hell out whatever inanimate object is nearest to us when this comes on. And people around should know and nod in respect when they see some 50-year-old dude giving his wheel a good trashing while driving or waiting for the green lights. This is the song we are responding to - via a sacred ritual we have followed for 40 years now.
At 65 I do the same!
Drum beating and headbanging - taught my kids to drum right along with me in the car and sing along. 55 female Aussie here - this man is a LEGEND!
@@skwervin1 LOVE IT!! My grandkids have tried doing it. They are 4, 5, 7 and 7 and one of them will always say "It's Grandma's drum song!" 💜🥁🎵🤣
Still do it at 70. It is our scared duty to beat the hell out of steering wheel or whatever when the drumming starts. Used to work as bus driver in public transport. Was a set of traffic lights and a car pulled up and this this was playing just as the car pulled up the drumming started and I beat the hell out of steering wheel got some funny looks from passengers.
I never get tired of seeing reaction videos to this song--a song I've been listening to since the early 80s and it still gives me chills.
I first heard this on a miami vice re-run when I was maybe 12 in the early 2000s. I was probably the only person in my high school with this song on my iPod, 30 years old now and it still never gets skipped when it pops up on the same damn ipod I had in high school
I've watched about 10 different reactions to this video in a ROW. About 15 minutes each. You do the maths. And I'm still not bored. About to go 16 lol
me too x
Me too... :o)
Every. Single. Time. Chills.
When he hit the drums.....that feeling is what music is meant to be!
I think those are Black lights., They are called that but look dark blue...
I totally agree. I feel like music isnt heard with your ears, it is heard with your soul. Hi Heidi! Now I'm gonna be lookin for your comments after the Tom video RDiss did. Haha!!
@@Sanity851 hi Desire ☺🥰
Yes, the drums! I still beat the hell out of my steering wheel when that comes on. First time I did that in front of my kids, they didn't know what to think!!! LMAO!!
You can hear the crowd stirred up when the drums appear from below stage LOL
What a legend! That drum solo is EPiC❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wow, Phil Collins enters, the stage cool, then BAM. Look out brother, for one fantastic song, and drumming. Rock on Phil.
Phil Collins is a musical genius. Thank you for not pausing the drums!! ✨
I LOVE when a young person gives such respect to a 1980's famous artist.
100% ditto on that!
me too
The great Phil collins. Nuff said.
Only Phil Collins can be on stage, casually walking, with plain clothes, no bling, no special effects, & still give the most powerful performance, & be the coolest man on the planet!!! This song was about catching his wife cheating!
its funny i have listened to this song for over 30 years or more i i never knew it was about cheating.. always thought it was about murder.
Nope, it's about cheating. This is one of the songs that kept me out of jail during my separation. I don't care anymore by Phil Collins was one of my post divorce songs.
A great reaction from you, I've been a massive Phil Collins fan for years. He's saying 'Hold on' not Oh Lord btw (that's the British accent for you). I heard he wrote the song shortly after his break up from his wife too but was also led to believe it's about him seeing someone walk away from someone drowning/in trouble and he is singing to the person who walked away. I guess it's open to interpretation and what people want to hear in a song.
@@kp3369 I appreciate the feedback, although, when double checking with the original lyrics by Phil Collins himself, they are saying Oh Lord??? So I am not certain if you are correct.......here are the lyrics:
In the Air Tonight (Phil Collins)
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh, lord
And I've been waiting for this moment, for all my life, oh, lord
Can you feel it coming in the air tonight, oh, lord, oh, lord
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
And I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh, lord
Well, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh, lord
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh, lord
Well, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh, lord, oh, lord
Well, I remember, I remember don't worry
How could I ever forget?
It's the first time, the last time we ever met
But I know the reason why you keep this silence up
No, you don't fool me
The hurt doesn't show, but the pain still grows
It's no stranger to you and me
And I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh, lord
Well, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh, lord
I can feel it in the air tonight, oh, lord, oh, lord
Well, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh, lord
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh, lord
And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh, lord
I can feel it in the air tonight, oh, lord, oh, lord, oh, lord
Well, I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh, lord, oh, lord
I can feel it in the air tonight, oh, lord, oh, lord, oh, lord, oh, lord
Well, I've been waiting for this moment all my life, oh, lord, oh, lord
Songwriters: Phil Collins. For non-commercial use only.
@@sandyleewhite You are quite right and I feel a bit of a fool right now - I can't believe that all these years I've been I've heard it as 'Hold On' instead of 'Oh Lord' LOL!! - still love the song and the singer though!
I love how slow, patient, and very deliberate way he builds the tension with layers. So intense.
wicked foreplay
Oh lord. He wrote this when he was in the middle of a divorce. At the beginning he said, "if u told me u were drowning, I would not lend a hand". Great reaction. ✌
yeah this is a total "I wouldn't piss on you if you were on fire kinda song." and Black Lights
Those lyrics you were having problems with...think about someone who has totally disregarded your very existence. This of that sexy girl in high school who you sat next to and helped with her work but couldn't remember your name or acknowledge you in front of her friends. Or your homie that acts cool AF when its just you two but treats you like a bitch in front of everyone
He was in the middle of a divorce when he wrote this song, most of the songs on the LP are about bad love
Another "love letter" to his ex is I don't care anymore. Guy didn't need therapy. He wrote the songs.
Those lights are Black Lights
Funny urban legend about this song back in the early 80s said that he walked in at the end of his girl's rape, sees the guy but he escapes. Years later he is at the beach, sees a guy out in the water drowning. Swims out and recognizes the rapist. He then swims away, letting the guy drown.
Man .... you just listened to a LEGEND of Music worldwide ... that's how a true LEGEND enters the stage and the concert begins .... so calm, so confident, so focused ... but the song that he sings it's with such a STRONG tone and message.
Music like this just doesn't get made anymore. The mood, the energy, the anger, and Phil's hypnotic vocals! Oh yeah and the drums!!
There is a lot of great new music out there. The problem is, it doesn’t make it to the radio and it‘s not in the spotify heavy rotation algorithms.
But when you visit the small clubs (when it‘s possible again) you can still find real musicans making real good music.
@@repluggedx3265I have discovered some independent artists recently that I like a lot. Where I live no clubs to go to really especially with live music. I live in the sticks! LOL But thanks for taking the time to share!
It just gets sampled
I agree. I don't listen to new stuff anymore unless I hear something in a movie and look it up. Classic Rock all the way.
Helsinki checking in. Check out Steven Wilson!
My favorite part was when you said "Oh he gonna hit the drums" .... I was like OH YEAH he gonna hit the drums lol
Moral of the story. Never break the heart of Phil Collins...he will write a hit song about it and drag your ass😜🤫🤩😅🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁🥁
Alanis Morissette leverages getting f*cked over like that, too. Lol.
The intensity of his facial expressions when he says “you can wipe off that grin” and “don’t worry” he’ll always remember the pain. Anger and pain. He’s an amazing artist and whoever produced this concert is a genius.
Yeah, I love that look. All of his emotions are there to see.
Oh, it's more than just that, Phil is not just a master of his musical craft and performance, he's also had an acting career. You can see him using those skills to give the emotions of the song to his performance and to his credit he doesn't make to too big or melodramatic, he shows you exactly what he wants. Each turn, each pause, each glance has meaning.
Phil was a child actor and his mother was the owner of a famous drama school in the UK
@@pouncerlion4022 The 'Buster' film is well worth watching.
Phil does the two hardest things ever to sing at the same time.. absolutely, POUND the drums and walk up and down stairs... LOL
P.S. Phil was 54 years old in this show... wow
omg to funny fam
Actually that's not funny. That's real in music. Period
Phil wrote this song.
Epic.
Helene here from Vegas. First of all, he is saying Oh, Lord. Second of all, in the lyrics at the beginning, he is saying “If I saw that you were drowning, I would not lend a hand.” Phil writes about his life. This was written after (or during) a VERY bitter divorce, and the lyrics are full of anger. “But you dont know who I am”. Yes, he is speaking metaphorically there. She never “knew” him. Thirdly, if you ever watched the TV show Miami Vice, Several of Phil’s songs were used in the series, this one most famously. And Fourth, Phil used to be drummer for the hugely successful prog rock Genesis in the mid to late seventies. When the singer, Peter Gabriel left to pursue a solo career, they tried to find a replacement, but none could sing as well as Phil...so he became their vocalist. In the early eighties, Phil launched his solo career and it became one of the most successful “band to solo” careers in music history. Many consider him the “sound of the eighties”. Fifth, Phil also played the drums on Robert Plant’s first two solo albums after the death of Zeppelin, and was extremely helpful to him (according to Plant himself) in getting up to speed about navigating the business side of the music business and running your own band...things that Robert had never had to deal with before.
Great summation.
Only one problem with your statement. You said that the lyric at the beginning was “if I saw that you were drowning “, and it actually is. Well if you told me you were drowning “.
Don't forget his work with several other artists as drummer and producer. He also played in jazz fusion band Brand X. Truly the hardest working musician ever!
Wow thank you I can bring that to my zeppelin videos. The reason I started doin these beautifully orchestrated concerts is because my friend was shocked I didn’t know who Led Zeppelin was. he said react to stair way to heaven and “you will probably remember” but after the reaction the final consensus was I in fact did not know the band. but really great full for the experience. the video got so manny requests for another so now we are here. I like this croud so much every one is so helpful. Thank you I really appreciate it I hope to see you in other videos I appreciate your knowledge. And if you have a suggestion I’ll happily take it.
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a drum lesson: a demo to sound like Phil for any song !@
Yes, that's the purpose of this live concert..biluilding it up for the best moment.
One of the greatest drum riffs in all of rock! Dude was a genius....
Dude IS a genius!!
The guitar strums at the start. HELLO!!!!!!! Then the drums drop. Foxtrot Oscar. Remind me to never piss off Phil Collins or the whole world will know. 😂❤
I just wanted to scream “Stop Stopping, you are going to miss the best part”.🤣
Fantastic song. No other like it.
He has to. If he doesn’t interrupt it, youtube will take it down.
A Legend and Master at work! Phil is a world class drummer with an outstanding voice. A true musical ICON. I am the only 1 who gets massive chills at the drum drop? Phil and this song are IMMORTAL one of the greatest performance ever given. Listening from Ontario Canada.
Forever the most iconic drummer. Was a drummer before anything else.
Your journey has just begun!!! There is SOOOOO MUCH you have in-store in listening to the original artists, especially live, form this era!!! Welcome to our life!!!
Thanks fam please send me links to great songs thanks
When my middle daughter was three years old (now 25), and we would be driving in my soccer mom minivan… When this song came on, I would tell her: “get your drumsticks ready...” ..And she would come in on point! This is the impact that this song has on so many generations.. You da man, Phil!!
Legend has it that Phil and brothers were swimming locally at home in UK. One of his brothers got a stitch in his foot while swimming, got into difficulty. He was saved by brother but that brother died. While all this was happening, a man from their village was witness to this tragedy, as he stood there over looking the beach. The man did nothing to help these kids.
Role on years later, Phil is a star. He hires a private investigater to find the man. Under the pretence of "winning" a ticket to see Phil live in concert. He has spot light right on him as the song is played......He is wailing 'I've been waiting for this moment all my life' at the end meaning that he is sing/crying with pain, grief and anger. Irish artists like Sinead O Connor ' wail' through sincerity of the pain they have suffered. This song is perfection because he lived the experience.
- greetings from Ireland.
Urban legend...never happened.
I swear I was gonna throw my phone against the wall if u was to pause it right at the beginning of his drums.
lmao omg im dying
Love that i was born in the 70s love Phil Collins legendary ❤️ ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥 powerful performance
Phil Collins was the drummer for the band Genesis before becoming lead singer before embarking on his solo career. The energy and stamina to play the drums and sing is a unique talent he had and no one has ever been able to do. He's singing "Oh lord"
Always loved Phil Collins. Never seen live. That was awesome. And so was your reaction. Thx for sharing.
I’ve literally heard this song thousands of times. My favorite song of all time. I still get f*cking chills each and every time
Just thousands?
Phil Collins wrote this song right after a divorce from his wife in 1980. The drowning means that he knows she was cheating on him, he saw it with his own eyes, among other things that she's done. I've seen your face my friend, but I don't know if you know who I am means that she never knew him as a person or what he's capable of, and that the relationship was built around lies. This is a powerful song of regret and anger. Enjoy!
In so many ways the internet sucks, but for things like this i absolutely love the platform the internet offers to see a dude who admittedly is mostly into hip hop rocking out to Phil Collins. Awesome shit my man!
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a drum lesson: a demo to sound like Phil for any song !@
thanks i really appreciate it believe it or not i like tenor singer Andrea Bocelli i consume music in away i dont understand if its there i can find it . I know that sounds weird But its the only way i know how to say it
@@ROMsquad no i totally understand. I dont hear music... I feel it in my soul.
@@Sanity851 same here 💜🙂 me personally imo if i cant relate 2 the lyrics or if it dont hit my soul down deep then i just cant enjoy it fully 🙂
@@cplaza81 99% of music i listen to with my soul, rather than my ears.
written by Phil in '81 over the breakup of his marriage!!! still gives chills - was used a lot on Miami Vice
Helene here: The man at the beginning that looks like Gandalf. (ZZ Top) with his eyes closed, is the GREAT, Iconic, legendary bassist Leland Sklar. When asked about that moment, he commented that he just lost himself in the vibe. Touring with Phil Collins and this spectacular group of musicians is one of the highlights of his career. A career that has spanned more than 50 years, studio and touring, and .quite literally thousands of albums and artists...and just about all genres. He has his own TH-cam channel.....it’s one of the best for discovering SO many artists, watching him play his magnificent bass lines and hearing stories of the studio, the music scene and touring throughout the decades. He has a series of videos of him playing along to the songs from a couple of Phil Collins tours. Check it out.
EXCELLENT channel, He played on the soundtrack to my life!
Thanks Geoffrey, I didn't know him, but his image was of one "in the zone" about to bring the coolness. :-) I'll now go chase him up!
I didn't realize that was Leland Sklar. That man has played on a few dozen of my favorite albums and I've seen him touring with Jackson Browne & Crosby & Nash back in the mid to late 70's. Before the internet most of my info on the artists and bands I liked came from the liner notes on and album and the Rolling Stone magazine. And I remember seeing Leland on so many of the musicians in the liner notes. I live in Nashville and Leland has played on many country artists albums in the 90's. And, of course, much praise to Phil for an amazing performance. I first saw him in Genesis and enjoyed all the players but he's the one that I liked very much. I've enjoyed bands that the drummer was a writer and singer like Don Henley.
Thanks for the info on Leland Sklar. I've always wanted to know more about him.
I'm 65 and remember this being released, absolutely brilliant and hasn't aged a bit. We oldies did have some great music
This live performance was in Paris in 2003. The instrumental intro let each backing instrument get layered in one at a time and it’s legitimately over two minutes long. The song was the first single released from Phil’s first album in 1981. I consider this staging of this live version the best ever. And that’s before you get to the middle of the unique drum fill, an iconic moment in music history
Your expression was pure respect for the master!! He is a brilliant artist..singer, 🥁 drummer, writer...he can't play anymore He has had a few neck surgeries and his son is now the drummer! Learning from the BEST!
He is saying “Oh Lord”. Phil Collins has been around as long as I can remember( and I’m pretty damn old). He was the drummer in a band called Genesis before he started his solo career but he has a lot of songs that became hits and a whole lot were used in movies so you’ve probably heard his music before you just didn’t know it. Besides this song, one of my favorites by him is I Don’t Care Anymore... I crank it up a lot of days on my way home from work😂
That explains the dents in your car 🚗 🤣👍
@@davemadman7093 Ha ha! No dents here....sometimes a girl just has to rock out😁
Thanks for your post fam that post made me chuckle cool i appreciate your
He says I would not lend a hand it’s about cheating I’ve loved Phil Collins even when in Genesis 🪬🙏🫶🏻💜🏴☠️🦋
A 63yo Latina here from the SF Bay Area! I’ve seen Phil Collins when he was in Genesis, and when he was solo.
My fave is Turn it On Again 😊
I truly love this man so much! He's a true legend!💋
That drum drop gets me every time. Never get tired of it. This performance amazes me, it’s perfectly timed. It definitely took some thought. Thank you peace ✌️
Anyone seeing this for the first time will be completely blown away! It still blows my mind and I seen this so many times 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
It takes tremendous skill and experience to beat those drums and sing at the same time, and do both flawlessly. Not to mention stamina
Answering the question from the 6:20 mark. Song is about his divorce, the line is about her not knowing who he really is and him seeing her for who she really is for the first time. My read on it at least.
Love the reaction so far, literally paused here to respond, looking forward to the rest. One of my all time favorite songs.
Reaction to the drums was everything I hoped for. Love seeing people react to this song, especially people who are in to music. Answering the last question, I think he says a few things. One is Oh Lord and in some I hear Hold on … as in don’t worry I will tell you but you are gonna wait for it.
Saw him play this in person in mid 90’s and when he hit those drums it changed your heartbeat it was so powerful.
Great reaction, excellent video. Thanks for posting.
Phil Collins is a Master musician! One of the best there has ever been hands down.
He’s a true professional. ❤❤❤🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
In silence you look at the applauding people, this is the best reaction ever, you feel them, you share with them the same heartbeat, just at the end of a masterpiece.
Thank you very much.
I love watching reactions like this from people who wouldn't ordinarily listen to this type of music. Phil rocks!
I love to see people experience new genre's of music and love it..this song is over 40 years old and still as amazing today as it was then
Loved your sincere enthusiasm to this outstanding performance!!!👍👍👍
You're reaction is the best! I love it when young'uns get excited about music that's excited me for 40 years!!! Keep exploring young man! Rock is an amazing listening journey❤
פיל קולינס הוא אגדה מהלכת❤❤הוא איקון❤❤❤❤ביצוע מדהים❤אהבתי את התגובה שלך👍👍👍🫶🫶🫶🫶
Hi from England. Dude watching you find these rock gems are bringing me life. There's something about watching someone connect with music in the same way you yourself connects with music that's so unique. Music is food for the soul.
Yes, music from my time was just INCREDIBLE, a lot of attention put towards instrumentals... 66yrs and COUNTING...check out ELO, EMMERSON LAKE AND PALMER, RON STUART, MOODY BLUES
The most iconic drum solo...ever
No cover can do this justice!!!!
I love it when people experience the great music that I grew up with!
One of the best performances ever from the best drummer ever.
Accomplished singer, accompanied musicians and an audience who know what’s coming. The anticipation is palpable. This man knows how to work an audience. This is why we go to a concert.
Legend.😎👌 I'm from Wales UK, Phil started his career as a drummer when he was in a band called Genesis, then later he decided to go solo & this is one of his well known hits.😎👌
He has actually said that the song was completely improvised, even he doesn't know what it's about, he was angry, going through a divorce and just started writing and this is what came out. GOLD!
I absolutely LOVE this song!
Hey. I am 48 so this song is from my generation. The first time I ever heard it on the radio it gave me chills. It still does. Especially the drum solo. Hope you loved it and I'm proud to be the generation that this song and Phil Collins came from!
Incredible legend wawww!! Amazing😍😍😍😍
I always wonder how people have not heard songs like this, I guess because I grew up with this music. I appreciate the reactions where those who do listen to different genres of music can truly appreciate the talent in other genres! Keep up the reactions and expand your musical mind! ❤❤❤
What a Performance! 🤘🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🏼
Phil Collins is not just a singer, not just a musician, he is in fact a composer. and a damn good one if you ask me. He knos how to create musical moments
"What that whole part's about" ...Phil wrote this tune, while pissed off about going through a divorce.
Oh yes, he is making it suspenseful for a reason ;)
Being familiar with this tune & Phil Collins, I couldn't wait to see your reaction to him jumping on drums, lol.
That's THE moment, that all that buildup was for ....priceless.
He was a drummer first, years ago for a band called Genesis, before becoming the lead singer as well.
This song still gives me chills every time I hear it. Did live also!
They are black lights. They look blue and reflect white objects very brightly. Let me break up your confusion. I am a classically trained guitarist. My advice to you reactionists is this. DO YOUR RESEARCH. This man is iconic back to the 70s. From his career with Peter Gabriel another icon in the band "Geniuses" to his incredible singles career starting with "Full Metal Jacket". The uban legend behind this song puts a whole different twist on the song which Phil will deny, but we never let go of the story When I was a twenty something woman in this era the story goes like this; 'When Phil was a teenager he was standing on a hill. His best friend went swimming in the sea coast. The undertoe apparently pulled him under. Phil was yelling to a man walking near by on the beach to help his best friend who was drowning. The man looked up and ignored Phil who was screaming at the top of his lungs. His friend drowned. Phil apparently searched and searched for this man for years. He finally found him a lifetime after this incident. He sent an invitation to this man to a concert appearance. The man didn't know who he was accept for his famous career. The seat he had was in the middle front row at his concert when this song was first played live. After the concert was done. The man apparently realized who Phil was singing to and why he was singing it. He went home and the urban legend was, that this man killed himself. Listen now to this song with that story in your head. He denies vemiently to this day that the urban legend was true. We all believed it was for a variety of reasons. True or not, who in this world wouldn't feel the same way? Canadian Grandma Lori. C.
He's a world class drummer who can sing a little bit. 😁
You can’t beat a bit of Phil Collins. Always meaning to his songs.
Your reaction when you saw the drums was priceless loved the smile and sparkle in your eye!! and yes I believe he was using a lot of metaphors in this song
Oh, Lord...(for sure) 💕🙋🌹. GA USA 🇺🇸✌️
I don’t think anyone ever realized how iconic that beat drop was going to be. What 30 something years later and we’ve got young generations feeling it too. One of the best songs of our times right here. And you wondered about that suspicion😂Much love❤️
Yeah, even Phil is surprised it has become so iconic, it was just one of the takes that worked, it could have been any number of different Phil fills.
The first time I heard this song, it was blasting from a stereo somewhere. When that drum started, I was hooked. I love watching young people listen to it, when they've never heard it before, because I know that that drum at the end will get each and every one of you, and I feel that same way again. Listen to all of his singles. He knows how to sing a love song.
The amount of talent it takes to sing like that and play the drums like that!!! The best! Thanks for doing this one! Brings back so many old memories!
Phil, Rock God.🇬🇧💜🇺🇸🕊
Queensland Australia here- it's fun watching people react to iconic music for the 1st time. Phil is in my Top 5 all time, His "Serious Hits Live" album from the early 90's is tremendous and the live version of this song from that album is my fave version of it. That moment in this song when the Drum beat hits is one of the best moments in music.
this IS ONE OF THE COOLEST SONGS EVER, at over 60 years of age I HAVE HEARD MANY, AND THERE IS MANY MORE.
Phil Collins, Best known for being the drummer in Genesis. Saw him at Live Aid, Philly. He played at both flew the Concord from England. ❤ your surprise, I knew the drums were coming..
well young man, what you see here is one of the best drummers on this planet. Have seen him 3 times live> look at Genesis with him> unbelievable
Phil is quite possibly the best drummer of his time and that solo never fails to get people to do air drums.
He has 8 Grammys under his belt !! Phil wrote and recorded this in 1981... This live performance was in 2003. he was 53 years old.. he is 71 now.
You want a really sweet jam, check Easy Lover. It's a duet with Phill Collins and Philip Bailey from Earth, Wind, and Fire.
Yes! That is a great one!
Phillip Bailey is amazing. Always loved EW&F. And I love how funny Phil is in that video
He’s saying oh Lord. Love from Scotland ❤️