Me too, 66, living in North Carolina, I can say I saw Genesis perform Lamb lies down on Broadway when I was 17. Damn if I only knew then, what I know now, an old cliché but shoot how profoundly accurate!!
the songs bout his ex. "you told me you were drowning, i would not lend a hand" the emotions are still as raw and pure as they were before he wrote it. just the pure intensity of his face, eyes, and movements screams he still feels it today. the emotions of loosing his best friend, soul mate, and the foreshadowing of what his kids would go thru with the divorce just thrown out there for all the world to see. i dont know bout yall, but knowing the backstory you can feel his emotions. he taps into it so easily. tells the story of his life and you dont just hear it but you FEEL it. a man who can tell a tale and evoke raw emotions like that is a legend
The audience went crazy BEFORE he sat down because they knew what was coming!!😂 His son Nicholas is following in his footsteps as another great drummer. Phil started as a drummer. But he not only drums and sings. He arranges, composes, directs and produces. He did the entire sound track for the Disney animated movie Tarzan. Check it out (with your kids) if you haven't already. 😊
It’s difficult to play the drums and sing at the same time. Phil is unbelievable. I’m 45 years old and grew up listening to Genesis and Phil’s solo albums. The 80’s-90’s and the 00’s were amazing for music. Especially the 90’s.
I was in HS in the late 80s. I used to write "Phil Collins is God! Genesis is All!" on my notebooks. Man it was fun. I've seen a few bands twice including Phil Collins (solo), U2, Aerosmith, Billy Joel, Red Hot Chili Peppers, & Journey.
@@jdice6868 those are amazing bands. Music was so much better from the 60’s-2000’s. Especially the 90’s in my opinion. Every genre in the 90’s was on fire
@@tomking7080 I agree. There was great musice in the 80s, but in the early 90s when I was in college I remember talking about how it felt like we were living in a rock n roll renaissance. It was more than grunge too. I loved the Seattle sound that permeated the era, but there was something about the music industry that cause a tsunami of creativity. Such great stuff. These there is some excellent music, but how often do you hear a guitar solo? How often is there a truly innovative drumbeat drop? It just is not the same. My generation grew up during the rise of rap, new wave, ska, grunge, and more. I wouldn't trade it for anything. I also put half my money away for school when I started working at 12. I put most of the rest toward concerts. I never would have seen so many if Ticketmaster had the monopoly stranglehold in the 80s and 90s that they have on the industry now. It's criminal how they turned crap arena seats into a luxury item. We gotta break up that crap or only rich people will ever enjoy live music.
@@jdice6868 I agree with you 100%. I’m Gen X born in 1977. Man my friends and I went to a lot of concerts in the 90’s. We went to the first lollapalooza here in Phoenix in 1991. Which was my freshman year of high school. We went in 1992,which I think was the best one of the 90’s. It was the Chilli Peppers,Ministry,Ice Cube ,Soundgarden,Pearl Jam,Cypress Hill,Boo-Yaa Tribe,House of Pain,Rage Against the Machine,Stoned Temple Pilots,Porno for Pyros and the Jim Rose Sode Show which was incredible. I had never seen anything like that before. I remember once IceCube finished his set on the main stage you could hear on the speakers coming from the second stage which was a little distance away the beginning to “Hunger strike “ by Temple of the Dog obviously. They were not on the list of bands to play here in Phoenix but since Soundgarden and Pearl Jam were there I guess that it was on. Then you hear on the loudspeakers “Temple of the Dog” on stage two and everyone started rushing over that way. There’s actually a video on TH-cam of this happening. If you type in Lollapalooza 1992 Phoenix,Az Desert Sky Pavilion Temple of the Dog you will be able to see it. We seen Metallica 4-5 times in the 90’s. The funny thing was that Dave Mustaine,Megadeth,was my next door neighbor here in Paradise Valley which is a suburb in Phoenix and Megadeth is one of my favorite bands and we seen them in 1995 on their Youthanasia tour and Korn opened up for them here at America West Arena. That was my first time seeing Korn live but it wasn’t the last. We went to the infamous Woodstock ‘99 because I was living in Boston at the time and we were not far from New York and it was Woodstock man so we had to go and check it out. One of the craziest “festivals “ I ever went to. A good friend of mine was involved with Woodstock so we got all access passes and we’re on the second stage right next to Korn when they came out and if you have ever seen the video of Korn opening up with “Blind” that crowd went nuts and that was the biggest human wave I’d ever seen in my life. I felt like I had vertigo just watching the crowd. It was amazing. But yeah we went to U-Fest,Ozzfest a bunch of times. When I lived in London in 1998 we went to Glastonbury which was insane. Man we had a blast in the 90’s. I love all genres of music besides country. I just can’t get into it honestly. I tried because my wife loved it but it’s just not for me and that’s ok. I grew up on hip hop,rock,metal,grunge,hair metal and the 90’s in my opinion had the best music ever. From The Notorious Big,2Pac,IceCube,NWA,Dr. Dre,Snoop,Wu-Tang,OutKast,EPMD,KRS-One,Big Daddy Kane,Eric B and Rakim,DMX,Cypress Hill,Fugees,Bone Thugs,Tribe called Quest, Roots,Public Enemy,Beastie Boys,House of Pain,Gang Star, naughty by nature,Mobb Deep,36 Mafia,Nipsey Hustle,Ghetto Boys, Souls of Mischief,Luniz,MOP,Compton Most Wanted,Goodie Mob,UGK,Junior Mafia,Busta Rhymes, The Lox, so many more amazing hip hop artists. We had Metallica,Megadeth,Deftones,Tool,STP,Alice in Chains(my favorite Seattle band),Soundgarden,Nirvana,Pearl Jam,Jane’s Addiction,Motley Crew,Korn,Chilli Peppers,Green Day,Smashing Pumpkins,Radiohead (which I have a amazing story about them),Pantera, Cranberries,Oasis,Sonic Youth,Bush,No Doubt,311, Collective Soul,4 Non Blondes,Tracy Chapman,Matchbox 20,Seven Mary Three,Portishead,NIN,Blink-182 and so many other amazing bands and artists. I’m not even going to list all the Pop singers and groups like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC because I would be here for a hour typing. Can you name 10 new /newer bands/groups today that are in the same caliber of the artists/bands/groups we had in the 90’s? I can’t. I’m blessed that I was born when I was and got to grow up in the 80’s-90’s man. Before all the bullshit we have today going on. It was a more relaxed peaceful time and people were not getting trampled on and dying going to a concert. We had crowds that were 5-6 sometimes 10 times larger than the crowds they have today and that shit didn’t happen. That crowd at Woodstock’99 was ridiculous. Definitely the biggest crowd I’ve ever been a part of. That crowd in Moscow in 1991 for Metallica of over a million people,i think it was 1.5 million people,was INSANE!!! But yeah those were amazing times bro. Who are your favorite bands,artists,groups? My favorite rapper is Biggie then PAC followed by IceCube. My favorite bands are Alice In Chains,when Layne died it sucked so bad. I felt even worse when Chris Cornell died. He is my favorite singer of all times. Him and Layne were incredible. Tool is my second favorite band the the Deftones but I’m biased on that because I know Chino. Korn is up there with me. Megadeth,Metallica,Slayer,Pantera are my favorite Metal bands. “vulgar display of power “ is probably my favorite metal album of all times. It’s just so damn good. I love Sublime. “40oz to freedom “ is also one of my favorite records of all time. I can listen to it over and over in which I’ve done many times on long road trips. It’s insane just how fast the time went. 25-30 years went by in the blink of an eye. I would like to hear your favorite bands and get your opinion on mine. Thanks bro!!!
Phil Collins plays almost every instrument there is.... In one of the videos it shows him playing at least 20 instruments... He is Amazing and he speaks several languages 😁
In 1990 I was at a California Pizza Kitchen in West Hollywood when this song came on. When the killer drum riff kicked in the entire place shook with people beating on the tables and bar in time with Phil. It was one of the coolest group music experiences I've ever had, and I've been to a shitload of rock concerts during my 59 years on planet Earth, starting with Alice Cooper in 1976.
@@cjturner370 Big facts, its not even that intricate but just the way it hits is so hard; even after having heard it a million times that drop NEVER dissapoints
In an interview, Phil Collins said that he didn't really know what this song was about specifically. He was going through a nasty divorce and some other personal issues at the time. It's mostly just pain, rage, and disillusionment all rolled up into a song. You can hear it in there, too. Even now.
This pos phill Collins was such an anti-Reagan, and this song is a call to arms against Reagan helping bring down the Soviet union. If you don't know about his anti-Reagan stances, watch the video about "Land of confusion." I stopped viewing his videos or listening to his music a very long time ago. He and every leftist marxist who ridiculed, mucked, and protested against Reagan ought to say "Thank You for giving us, the world, a little time of peace. Where it not for Reagan, the USSR would've torched many nations in their quest to stay a super power, as it would've kicked and thrown temper tantrums as it was finally eating from within.
I read an article that he said it was about him witnessing a bad crime. The criminal didn't think anyone saw. Phil did. That's why he said "if you were drowning I would not lend a hand"
Phil Collins is a genius; the arrangement; blue lights; whistling, the fans; he has total control, his fans let us know what's up; his voice changes when he walks up the steps; when he gets on the drums he doesn't hold back; 1st reactions are priceless
It's sad that Phil can no longer play the drums (due to his wrists not being strong enough), but when he could, he was one of the best ever. He is ranked in the top 50 in Rolling Stones 100 Best Drummers.
I recently saw a reactor doing this song but they did the live version on a talk show. Phil was not able to drum. I told him he had just done himself and his followers a disservice.
The intense beginning was to take you to the drum part. When headed to the drums and they lit up, you could hear the crowd begin to cheer. It is what they had been waiting for. It’s what everyone waits for listening to this song and it is always exciting, no matter how many times you hear it. It is magic.
Every time I see somebody watch this for the first time they're energized, they're pumped, you feel alive. This song will never get old. Phil Collins has a hit that is just awesome 30 years later, great music never gets stale.
The MASTER himself at the drums. I loooove it.....I can`t believe, that you don`t know, that Phil Collins is one of the best drummers in the world.....
When people say "wait for the beat to drop" etc this is literally the prime example of that. One of the most iconic songs and drum riffs ever. This is an extended concert version with some extra drums at the end also, which kicks major ass. :)
By the way, “long beard dude” is THE one and only Leland Sklar, who has played session bass and on tours for many many huge acts. He is legendary in his own right.
Yes and he actually remembers all those tours and sessions because he stayed away from the drugs and alcohol that so many in the industry fell victim to.
Your reaction to the shock of him playing drums was absolutely perfect! That is what I love seeing, LOL This song was about him finding his wife with somebody else. And he has a God-given talent. He can play any instrument.
I've watched a gazillion of these reactions to this live Phil Collins "in the Air Tonight"... And you are the ONLY one who got the TRUE INTENSITY of his inner being just staring out at you, that he was laying down...the ONLY one who's zeroed in on it knowing it was something unique...COOL 😎💕🙋🌹 GA USA 🇺🇸✌️
Supposedly Phil returned from a tour and found out his 1rst wife had been having been having an affair and left him. When Phil found out who the guy was he realized he knew him. The song is more for the man who took his wife. "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."
Phil was the drummer of the legendary band Genesis before venturing into a VERY full solo career...LOTS of great Genesis songs and Collins solo work to enjoy out there for sure!! This was during a very rough time in his life...health, divorce, music, etc...but this one REALLY hits with his divorce...and I'm sure his ex-wife HATES how popular it's become...it's TRULY an exceptional song!!
I was going to say the same thing. The song was his release from the pain and turmoil of his life at the time. He said the song became very therapeutic during that time. He mentioned in an interview that he could just sing the song and it would relax him. He said he feared what would have happened if he hadn't gone the route of writing.
I saw the first-ever Top Billing performance by Genesis in 1972 after the original Top Of The Bill " Bell 'N Arc " disbanded. It was at the 3,000 venue Croydon Greyhound Pub/Venue in South East London England very near where David Bowie, Peter Frampton and Status Quo were born :)
And he’s going through the same shit all over again. At least he was as of a couple of months ago........we were all very concerned. I’m hoping the Genesis reunion rehearsals helped....
This was hands down the best reaction I’ve watched on this song! I’ve watched many! I love to see peoples faces when he drops the drums! Most iconic drum drop of all time!
I about died laughing when he hit the drums and you jumped up! This is the difference between an artist and a MUSICIAN! You gotta get your hands dirty and learn to earn that title!
I knew what was coming and your reaction didn’t let me down…I’m 62 and was lucky enough to have witnessed the best music ever made…respect…I love watching newcomers…
With that drum entrance, Phil Collins pulls out your heart and shows it to everybody. It keeps beating in his hand because that awe-inspiring drum performance keeps it alive... so he can return it to you safe and sound when he's done.
Love how LFR is so taken by the drum explosion that he leaves the room. Yep, that moment would have been more than worth the price of admission right there.
😂 Phil Collins is one of the best drummers ever! Then when Peter Gabriel left Genesis Phil said ok I’ll take lead singer too. Boom! Rest is history. British bands are amazing. The 70s & 80s thank god I grew up in them times for music. 🙏🏻
The first time my husband and I flew into LA from SD decades ago, this song was in my Walkman headphones or just in my head maybe? I always see the night sky over the lights of LA when I hear this song. Momentous ❤
I felt it coming.......when he got ready to sit down at those drums....I was waiting for your reaction with wringing hands......you didn't disappoint! Love this reaction bud! 🤗
@@Silvaria928 In The Air Tonight and I Don't Care Anymore are a set of bookends that chart the end of a marriage to the point where "I just don't care about you anymore". I know Phil must have had a really rough time going through that whole "situation". Just glad he came out alright!
This song was SO different from anything else playing in the 80s...sparse and chill. This is an excellent late-night driving song! Similar to how I felt when Prince released When Doves Cry in the 80s.
Not bad for a drummer “who sings a bit”! :) One of the best drummer ever!!! He joined Genesis in 1970 as their drummer. He did some backing vocals to the singer, Peter Gabriel, and also as the singer on 2 tracks up until 1976. Peter Gabriel left 1975 after the Lamb Lies Down On Broadway tour and the search for a new singer began. After MANY auditions for a new singer, the band decided that Phil would be the new Genesis singer. They released the 1976 album A Trick Of The Tail with Phil Collins on vocals and drums. For tours they hired an additional drummer, Bill Bruford and in 1977 they hired Chester Thompson (the other drummer in this video) who played on tours. Phil Collins is one of only three artists that has sold over 100 million albums as a solo artist and with a group. The other two is Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney. A busy drummer “who sings a bit”!
Love Phil Collins' a lot of his earlier stuff, was written from a place of pain and anger which shined in his music. Like this song here, was written during a very bitter divorce.
He was the only person that played in Live Aid in 1985 in Wembly, and then flew by concorde (the supersonic airliner that took 3 1/2 hours from London to New York) and played in Live Aid in Philadelphia the same day!!!!
LOL! I get the same feeling again every time I see someone watch this and their reaction to the drums at the end. A lot of you didn't know that he also is a master of the drums. Keep watching.
It's amazing how talented, entertaining, & obviously cool he is, without even trying.......Phil Collins is more than just a singer, he is an experience, & when I saw him live, he exceeded my expectations, 10 fold!!! Your reaction made my day LFR Family, thank you 🙂
I've never heard or seen a person who knows this song listen to it without doing the air drum solo love when a sound sounds intense and just up there in the beginning so it can build up anticipation
So glad you got to experience Phil Collins! IMHO this is his best live performance. He was IT. Whether solo or with Genesis, it’s a rabbit hole you’ll want to go down.
Those in their late 30’s 40’s + should know this song lol. Unless you was living under a rock lol. It was a huge hit in the early 80’s. Phil Collins was an icon in those times. Up there with Michael, Janet, Roxette, The Jets etc.
Imagine going to a concert and hearing your favorite song preformed better than you will ever experience it.
Never gets tired of watching the beat drop and you guys aren't ready for it...Phil is one of the best drummers of all time!!!!!!!!
The best, the best!!!!!😊
One of the very elite group of people who could keep the attention of thousands with just his voice
he is a great drummer also
The crowd’s reaction before the drum drop cause they know sh** is about to get real. Gives me chills!
Ikr .. my thoughts exactly...they knew he was about to beat them drums like they owed him money😂
Right?!
Drummer first singer second, absolutely brilliant at both!
Was a child actor too...😮
Man, I always love seeing people's first reaction to that drum break down! He beats those things like they owe him money and they DO pay out!
Facts!!!❤
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I am amazed how he can sing and drum at the same time!
Me too, 66, living in North Carolina, I can say I saw Genesis perform Lamb lies down on Broadway when I was 17. Damn if I only knew then, what I know now, an old cliché but shoot how profoundly accurate!!
IKR!! It never ever gets old!!
This is one of the many reasons growing up in the '80s was so freaking great
I'm with you on that
Best time of my life. Wish I had a time machine.
I want to go back so damn bad!!
You got that right bro I wouldn't change it for the world the way things were in the 80s was just too good
Absolutely! 🎯
Maybe it's my mood but the drum part and his belting it out brings me to tears. Feel emotional. Thank you for the great reaction. ❤
You have witnessed one of the greatest build ups to a single moment in your lifetime.
Almost 4 minutes into the song
You got that right - worth every second too!
Gives you chills and your hair raises. Phil Collins is the man!
Agreed
I agree kick a** drums!!!
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phil collins is multi-talented
From this day forward, when you hear this song, you will not be able to stop listening until you've heard those drums. It's just the way it is...
Agree 👍💯
the songs bout his ex. "you told me you were drowning, i would not lend a hand" the emotions are still as raw and pure as they were before he wrote it. just the pure intensity of his face, eyes, and movements screams he still feels it today. the emotions of loosing his best friend, soul mate, and the foreshadowing of what his kids would go thru with the divorce just thrown out there for all the world to see. i dont know bout yall, but knowing the backstory you can feel his emotions. he taps into it so easily. tells the story of his life and you dont just hear it but you FEEL it. a man who can tell a tale and evoke raw emotions like that is a legend
We can all be thankful that he transformed all that pain and anguish into this perfect creation for us all to experience! Thank you Phil!!!
The audience was waiting the whole time for those drums.
At this point I think everyone waits for those drums. :D
Yes, and you can hear the crowd roaring as he approaches those drum. Great moment.
YES WE WERE
@@LordLOC And the reaction to those drums for those who have never heard them before! LOLOL
who wasn't?! 😂
This song here: the master class in how to build up suspense, anticipation through music dynamics. No wonder it is in so many soundtracks.
The control in his voice while he pounds on those drums it just shows you how very talented this man is! He’s a musical genius!
Phil Collins with the best 5 minutes of foreplay in the history of music!
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I’ve seen this a hundred times and I still get chills at the drum solo. We ALL become air drummers at that point.
The audience went crazy BEFORE he sat down because they knew what was coming!!😂 His son Nicholas is following in his footsteps as another great drummer. Phil started as a drummer. But he not only drums and sings. He arranges, composes, directs and produces. He did the entire sound track for the Disney animated movie Tarzan. Check it out (with your kids) if you haven't already. 😊
Hello..when he wrote the song Against all odds he won for the Oscar too I belive..loved you info
Phil Collins is an absolute genius
It’s difficult to play the drums and sing at the same time. Phil is unbelievable. I’m 45 years old and grew up listening to Genesis and Phil’s solo albums. The 80’s-90’s and the 00’s were amazing for music. Especially the 90’s.
I was in HS in the late 80s. I used to write "Phil Collins is God! Genesis is All!" on my notebooks. Man it was fun. I've seen a few bands twice including Phil Collins (solo), U2, Aerosmith, Billy Joel, Red Hot Chili Peppers, & Journey.
@@jdice6868 those are amazing bands. Music was so much better from the 60’s-2000’s. Especially the 90’s in my opinion. Every genre in the 90’s was on fire
@@tomking7080 I agree. There was great musice in the 80s, but in the early 90s when I was in college I remember talking about how it felt like we were living in a rock n roll renaissance. It was more than grunge too. I loved the Seattle sound that permeated the era, but there was something about the music industry that cause a tsunami of creativity. Such great stuff. These there is some excellent music, but how often do you hear a guitar solo? How often is there a truly innovative drumbeat drop? It just is not the same. My generation grew up during the rise of rap, new wave, ska, grunge, and more. I wouldn't trade it for anything. I also put half my money away for school when I started working at 12. I put most of the rest toward concerts. I never would have seen so many if Ticketmaster had the monopoly stranglehold in the 80s and 90s that they have on the industry now. It's criminal how they turned crap arena seats into a luxury item. We gotta break up that crap or only rich people will ever enjoy live music.
@@jdice6868 I agree with you 100%. I’m Gen X born in 1977. Man my friends and I went to a lot of concerts in the 90’s. We went to the first lollapalooza here in Phoenix in 1991. Which was my freshman year of high school. We went in 1992,which I think was the best one of the 90’s. It was the Chilli Peppers,Ministry,Ice Cube ,Soundgarden,Pearl Jam,Cypress Hill,Boo-Yaa Tribe,House of Pain,Rage Against the Machine,Stoned Temple Pilots,Porno for Pyros and the Jim Rose Sode Show which was incredible. I had never seen anything like that before. I remember once IceCube finished his set on the main stage you could hear on the speakers coming from the second stage which was a little distance away the beginning to “Hunger strike “ by Temple of the Dog obviously. They were not on the list of bands to play here in Phoenix but since Soundgarden and Pearl Jam were there I guess that it was on. Then you hear on the loudspeakers “Temple of the Dog” on stage two and everyone started rushing over that way. There’s actually a video on TH-cam of this happening. If you type in Lollapalooza 1992 Phoenix,Az Desert Sky Pavilion Temple of the Dog you will be able to see it. We seen Metallica 4-5 times in the 90’s. The funny thing was that Dave Mustaine,Megadeth,was my next door neighbor here in Paradise Valley which is a suburb in Phoenix and Megadeth is one of my favorite bands and we seen them in 1995 on their Youthanasia tour and Korn opened up for them here at America West Arena. That was my first time seeing Korn live but it wasn’t the last. We went to the infamous Woodstock ‘99 because I was living in Boston at the time and we were not far from New York and it was Woodstock man so we had to go and check it out. One of the craziest “festivals “ I ever went to. A good friend of mine was involved with Woodstock so we got all access passes and we’re on the second stage right next to Korn when they came out and if you have ever seen the video of Korn opening up with “Blind” that crowd went nuts and that was the biggest human wave I’d ever seen in my life. I felt like I had vertigo just watching the crowd. It was amazing. But yeah we went to U-Fest,Ozzfest a bunch of times. When I lived in London in 1998 we went to Glastonbury which was insane. Man we had a blast in the 90’s. I love all genres of music besides country. I just can’t get into it honestly. I tried because my wife loved it but it’s just not for me and that’s ok. I grew up on hip hop,rock,metal,grunge,hair metal and the 90’s in my opinion had the best music ever. From The Notorious Big,2Pac,IceCube,NWA,Dr. Dre,Snoop,Wu-Tang,OutKast,EPMD,KRS-One,Big Daddy Kane,Eric B and Rakim,DMX,Cypress Hill,Fugees,Bone Thugs,Tribe called Quest, Roots,Public Enemy,Beastie Boys,House of Pain,Gang Star, naughty by nature,Mobb Deep,36 Mafia,Nipsey Hustle,Ghetto Boys, Souls of Mischief,Luniz,MOP,Compton Most Wanted,Goodie Mob,UGK,Junior Mafia,Busta Rhymes, The Lox, so many more amazing hip hop artists.
We had Metallica,Megadeth,Deftones,Tool,STP,Alice in Chains(my favorite Seattle band),Soundgarden,Nirvana,Pearl Jam,Jane’s Addiction,Motley Crew,Korn,Chilli Peppers,Green Day,Smashing Pumpkins,Radiohead (which I have a amazing story about them),Pantera, Cranberries,Oasis,Sonic Youth,Bush,No Doubt,311, Collective Soul,4 Non Blondes,Tracy Chapman,Matchbox 20,Seven Mary Three,Portishead,NIN,Blink-182 and so many other amazing bands and artists.
I’m not even going to list all the Pop singers and groups like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC because I would be here for a hour typing.
Can you name 10 new /newer bands/groups today that are in the same caliber of the artists/bands/groups we had in the 90’s? I can’t. I’m blessed that I was born when I was and got to grow up in the 80’s-90’s man. Before all the bullshit we have today going on. It was a more relaxed peaceful time and people were not getting trampled on and dying going to a concert. We had crowds that were 5-6 sometimes 10 times larger than the crowds they have today and that shit didn’t happen. That crowd at Woodstock’99 was ridiculous. Definitely the biggest crowd I’ve ever been a part of. That crowd in Moscow in 1991 for Metallica of over a million people,i think it was 1.5 million people,was INSANE!!!
But yeah those were amazing times bro. Who are your favorite bands,artists,groups? My favorite rapper is Biggie then PAC followed by IceCube. My favorite bands are Alice In Chains,when Layne died it sucked so bad. I felt even worse when Chris Cornell died. He is my favorite singer of all times. Him and Layne were incredible. Tool is my second favorite band the the Deftones but I’m biased on that because I know Chino. Korn is up there with me. Megadeth,Metallica,Slayer,Pantera are my favorite Metal bands. “vulgar display of power “ is probably my favorite metal album of all times. It’s just so damn good. I love Sublime. “40oz to freedom “ is also one of my favorite records of all time. I can listen to it over and over in which I’ve done many times on long road trips. It’s insane just how fast the time went. 25-30 years went by in the blink of an eye. I would like to hear your favorite bands and get your opinion on mine. Thanks bro!!!
Phil Collins plays almost every instrument there is.... In one of the videos it shows him playing at least 20 instruments... He is Amazing and he speaks several languages 😁
In 1990 I was at a California Pizza Kitchen in West Hollywood when this song came on. When the killer drum riff kicked in the entire place shook with people beating on the tables and bar in time with Phil. It was one of the coolest group music experiences I've ever had, and I've been to a shitload of rock concerts during my 59 years on planet Earth, starting with Alice Cooper in 1976.
Hands down the greatest drum solo in music history.
Facts!!!
@@cjturner370 Big facts, its not even that intricate but just the way it hits is so hard; even after having heard it a million times that drop NEVER dissapoints
It's practically impossible to sing like that while your body is moving on the drums. He is absolutely exquisite and incomparable.
In an interview, Phil Collins said that he didn't really know what this song was about specifically. He was going through a nasty divorce and some other personal issues at the time. It's mostly just pain, rage, and disillusionment all rolled up into a song. You can hear it in there, too. Even now.
Yes.
Facts
This pos phill Collins was such an anti-Reagan, and this song is a call to arms against Reagan helping bring down the Soviet union. If you don't know about his anti-Reagan stances, watch the video about "Land of confusion."
I stopped viewing his videos or listening to his music a very long time ago. He and every leftist marxist who ridiculed, mucked, and protested against Reagan ought to say "Thank You for giving us, the world, a little time of peace. Where it not for Reagan, the USSR would've torched many nations in their quest to stay a super power, as it would've kicked and thrown temper tantrums as it was finally eating from within.
Exactly . Brilliant song
I read an article that he said it was about him witnessing a bad crime. The criminal didn't think anyone saw. Phil did. That's why he said "if you were drowning I would not lend a hand"
I've heard this song mostly all of my life and that drum part gives me chills every time
It will never not be awesome lol
You been waiting for that moment all your life!
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I see what you did there... 👁👁👀😅
I've been listening to Phil Collins forever I am 62 years old I remember when this song came out
Phil Collins is a genius; the arrangement; blue lights; whistling, the fans; he has total control, his fans let us know what's up; his voice changes when he walks up the steps; when he gets on the drums he doesn't hold back; 1st reactions are priceless
It's sad that Phil can no longer play the drums (due to his wrists not being strong enough), but when he could, he was one of the best ever. He is ranked in the top 50 in Rolling Stones 100 Best Drummers.
I recently saw a reactor doing this song but they did the live version on a talk show. Phil was not able to drum. I told him he had just done himself and his followers a disservice.
On the radio I heard while he couldn't perform on the drums anymore that his son took over while Phil sang. That has to be a dream come true
I remember when this song came out!! Still gives me goosebumps!!! Love Phil!!
This is how you tell a story instead of only singing it. This is pro and next level af.
When I was a teen I had the biggest crush on him. His voice reaches your heart and soul. Nothing you can do but fall in love!
The intense beginning was to take you to the drum part. When headed to the drums and they lit up, you could hear the crowd begin to cheer. It is what they had been waiting for. It’s what everyone waits for listening to this song and it is always exciting, no matter how many times you hear it. It is magic.
AMEN
So true, it still gets me after all these years!! Never gets old!! ❤
Yessss!!!!
So fun!!! He Touched Me in My HERITAGE!!! 😂😂😂That was great! 😂💞
Every time I see somebody watch this for the first time they're energized, they're pumped, you feel alive. This song will never get old. Phil Collins has a hit that is just awesome 30 years later, great music never gets stale.
The MASTER himself at the drums. I loooove it.....I can`t believe, that you don`t know, that Phil Collins is one of the best drummers in the world.....
When people say "wait for the beat to drop" etc this is literally the prime example of that. One of the most iconic songs and drum riffs ever. This is an extended concert version with some extra drums at the end also, which kicks major ass. :)
Phil brings the thunder every single time !!
By the way, “long beard dude” is THE one and only Leland Sklar, who has played session bass and on tours for many many huge acts. He is legendary in his own right.
Lee has his own TH-cam channel. Lee has been involved with many famous musicians and has been on 1000s of recordings.
yep, can't mistake Leland...
Yaaaas! Phil plays with only the best
@@ratboy2164 ....and Leland is the very, very, very best 🙋🏽♀️👍🏽💛
Yes and he actually remembers all those tours and sessions because he stayed away from the drugs and alcohol that so many in the industry fell victim to.
Your reaction to the shock of him playing drums was absolutely perfect! That is what I love seeing, LOL This song was about him finding his wife with somebody else. And he has a God-given talent. He can play any instrument.
I've watched a gazillion of these reactions to this live Phil Collins "in the Air Tonight"... And you are the ONLY one who got the TRUE INTENSITY of his inner being just staring out at you, that he was laying down...the ONLY one who's zeroed in on it knowing it was something unique...COOL 😎💕🙋🌹 GA USA 🇺🇸✌️
Phil Collins is a Legend. You reaction is perfect!!! Love it
Supposedly Phil returned from a tour and found out his 1rst wife had been having been having an affair and left him. When Phil found out who the guy was he realized he knew him. The song is more for the man who took his wife. "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."
His drumming is insane! One of his sets can only be replicated accurately by two people playing on one set at once.
U hear how he hits on da down/off beat in his timing. Pure mastery.
Phil was the drummer of the legendary band Genesis before venturing into a VERY full solo career...LOTS of great Genesis songs and Collins solo work to enjoy out there for sure!! This was during a very rough time in his life...health, divorce, music, etc...but this one REALLY hits with his divorce...and I'm sure his ex-wife HATES how popular it's become...it's TRULY an exceptional song!!
And he's supposed to join the reunion tour....sooooo wish I could afford tickets to one of those concerts!
I was going to say the same thing. The song was his release from the pain and turmoil of his life at the time. He said the song became very therapeutic during that time. He mentioned in an interview that he could just sing the song and it would relax him. He said he feared what would have happened if he hadn't gone the route of writing.
I saw the first-ever Top Billing performance by Genesis in 1972 after the original Top Of The Bill " Bell 'N Arc " disbanded.
It was at the 3,000 venue Croydon Greyhound Pub/Venue in South East London England very near where David Bowie, Peter Frampton and Status Quo were born :)
And he’s going through the same shit all over again. At least he was as of a couple of months ago........we were all very concerned. I’m hoping the Genesis reunion rehearsals helped....
@@Isleofskye That's incredible. The best "I can top that!" Concert moment I've heard.
Phil Collins is a very special talent, we should hold onto it !
aaaaand this is why phil is one of the few artists, that has sold an obscene amount of records as part of a group AND as solo artist.
Yeah he went solo AND still made music and toured with the band Genesis!
Very skilled and talented musician!
Well you know he has to be good. Not just anybody can have their drum intro five or so minutes into the song and expect people to like it.
@@bromixsr It's outrageous really, but I still search for reaction videos every day!!
Yup
@@thomassmith2227 same
פיל קולינס הוא אגדה ❤הוא עילוי❤.ביצוע מדהים.מהמם מחשמל❤❤❤❤❤❤אהבתי את התגובה שללך👍👍👍👍👍🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶
EVERYONE that knows this song anxiously waits for that epic drum solo! What a legend🤘
I love to see when this Generation react our 80's music and artists thank u
I was cut off from the world. If I understand the Twins were raised Christian music only.
I love it when dj’s post this song..the expression on their faces, the bugged out eyeballs and the fallen lower jaw, is priceless!
60's and 70's too
agree, this is why rock n roll will never die. There is no denying its greatness, talent and vision we were so lucky to live during that era of music
This was hands down the best reaction I’ve watched on this song! I’ve watched many! I love to see peoples faces when he drops the drums! Most iconic drum drop of all time!
I about died laughing when he hit the drums and you jumped up! This is the difference between an artist and a MUSICIAN! You gotta get your hands dirty and learn to earn that title!
That was pure magic. Its been a while since i did the same thing. It brought back sweet memories for me. Much love. X
I would say that Phil Collins has earned both titles. What he does with the drums is pure art.
YOU made me smile tonight! Huge hugs via Mama Karma, the Weald, garden of Engand!
Phil Collins is an incredible drummer in every bznd that he has ever been in.
He plays saxophone and keyboards and trumpet
incredible is a stretch
he's a good drummer, for a singer.
@@that44rdv4rk he's on ok actor, for a drummer
@@pamharris2961 And piano /keyboards too
I knew what was coming and your reaction didn’t let me down…I’m 62 and was lucky enough to have witnessed the best music ever made…respect…I love watching newcomers…
Hahahaha.....” Lookin’ at people like he was in The Matrix or somethin’”. Great reaction !
...one of the best first reactions, I have seen so far - and what a well-deserved compliment to Sir Phil Collins 😎
That drum roll alone is worth going to that concert.
that's not a roll. it's a fill. - drum nazi
With that drum entrance, Phil Collins pulls out your heart and shows it to everybody. It keeps beating in his hand because that awe-inspiring drum performance keeps it alive... so he can return it to you safe and sound when he's done.
It's worth the wait! 😉 And then he gonna ask did we hear him? It's only the most famous drum riff EVER! Yeah the whole world heard him! ♥️😂
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The other drummer is Chester Thompson an American drummer. Both brilliant
Phil Collins always looks like my senior World History teacher who was disappointed in me and knew I could do better. He was right.
Don't you hate when they were right!!!🤟🤟
@@marcieharreld286 nah. 28 years is a long time to reflect. I was capable of doing so much better, but past trauma wrecked me for a while😬
@@mztweety1374 I hear ya there!!!!🤟🤟
your reaction channel is the best , love it the most when your sister or daughter is on , great show !
So He would Land a Hand?
Love how LFR is so taken by the drum explosion that he leaves the room. Yep, that moment would have been more than worth the price of admission right there.
Seen him live in Manchester any amount would be worth paying to see him live absolutely awesome xx
That part is the most EPIC, LEGENDARY, ICONIC.
Phil Collins is all of that too.
One of the greatest drummers of all time.
The drums though. I can listen to that part in my head at any time
I can’t remember when I first heard this song. Probably the mid 80’s. Every time it plays I turn it up.
The Drums are coming get ready!the 80s take me back 67 years old and this song gets my heart beating 💓 love You Phil Colins 👏👏👏👏😘
😂 Phil Collins is one of the best drummers ever! Then when Peter Gabriel left Genesis Phil said ok I’ll take lead singer too. Boom! Rest is history. British bands are amazing. The 70s & 80s thank god I grew up in them times for music. 🙏🏻
Watching you react to this was so much fun! Phil is definitely a legend. I never get sick of seeing this live version.
The first time my husband and I flew into LA from SD decades ago, this song was in my Walkman headphones or just in my head maybe? I always see the night sky over the lights of LA when I hear this song. Momentous ❤
I felt it coming.......when he got ready to sit down at those drums....I was waiting for your reaction with wringing hands......you didn't disappoint! Love this reaction bud! 🤗
His reactin was priceless! LOOL
That drum bit is the reason when the song comes on the car radio, I swear I feel my steering wheel brace itself. LOL
React to his song I Don’t Care Anymore and Against All Odds. He has a ton of great solo work and his time with the group Genesis.
You just named two of my top 30 favorite songs; one gets me all hyped up and the other one makes me cry, lol!
I love I Don't Care Anymore!
Against All Odds, one of my favorites.
@@Silvaria928 I Don't Care Anymore is definitely of my favorites.
@@Silvaria928 In The Air Tonight and I Don't Care Anymore are a set of bookends that chart the end of a marriage to the point where "I just don't care about you anymore". I know Phil must have had a really rough time going through that whole "situation". Just glad he came out alright!
My favorite video of all. I love this song
This song was SO different from anything else playing in the 80s...sparse and chill. This is an excellent late-night driving song! Similar to how I felt when Prince released When Doves Cry in the 80s.
Driving song definitely watch this on the Miami Vice episode
The man's a genius ......................thanks Phil xx
The joy it gives me to see someone experience those drums I have loved for so many years for the first time..! Thank you.. :)
It's a tense build-up to an intense song! Loved the light show! Thanks for sharing!
One of the best live performances ever.
Not bad for a drummer “who sings a bit”! :) One of the best drummer ever!!!
He joined Genesis in 1970 as their drummer. He did some backing vocals to the singer, Peter Gabriel, and also as the singer on 2 tracks up until 1976. Peter Gabriel left 1975 after the Lamb Lies Down On Broadway tour and the search for a new singer began. After MANY auditions for a new singer, the band decided that Phil would be the new Genesis singer. They released the 1976 album A Trick Of The Tail with Phil Collins on vocals and drums. For tours they hired an additional drummer, Bill Bruford and in 1977 they hired Chester Thompson (the other drummer in this video) who played on tours. Phil Collins is one of only three artists that has sold over 100 million albums as a solo artist and with a group. The other two is Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney. A busy drummer “who sings a bit”!
What he's remembering is intense
Uncle Phil never lets you down!!! Royalty!!!
It's hard to describe it accurately but I saw him perform this and to be there in person was just an amazing experience.
Me too. Best concert of my life
Love Phil Collins' a lot of his earlier stuff, was written from a place of pain and anger which shined in his music. Like this song here, was written during a very bitter divorce.
He was the only person that played in Live Aid in 1985 in Wembly, and then flew by concorde (the supersonic airliner that took 3 1/2 hours from London to New York) and played in Live Aid in Philadelphia the same day!!!!
Can’t stop watching this….our Phil doing what he does better than anybody in the world!
A true British Legend!
"He tapped into my heritage!"
LOL!
LOL! I get the same feeling again every time I see someone watch this and their reaction to the drums at the end. A lot of you didn't know that he also is a master of the drums. Keep watching.
It's amazing how talented, entertaining, & obviously cool he is, without even trying.......Phil Collins is more than just a singer, he is an experience, & when I saw him live, he exceeded my expectations, 10 fold!!! Your reaction made my day LFR Family, thank you 🙂
I've never heard or seen a person who knows this song listen to it without doing the air drum solo
love when a sound sounds intense and just up there in the beginning so it can build up anticipation
One of the best night driving songs ever.
I'm 52 and STILL love this as much as when it FIRST came out...Best first reaction ever of the drum 🥁drop...Phil Collins LEGEND 💙
One of the best songs ever made; when you play the album version at full volume in the car, few things feel better!!!!
Maybe Don Johnson driving down Collins Ave... lol
Much prefer the live version. Album version has to much of an effect on his vocal imo
You are entertaining..young man...glad you live Phill Collins..the Icon....
So glad you got to experience Phil Collins! IMHO this is his best live performance. He was IT. Whether solo or with Genesis, it’s a rabbit hole you’ll want to go down.
The best version of the song.
Those in their late 30’s 40’s + should know this song lol. Unless you was living under a rock lol. It was a huge hit in the early 80’s. Phil Collins was an icon in those times. Up there with Michael, Janet, Roxette, The Jets etc.
He use to be a choir boy....when young...that's why his voice is angelic....😅
Rubbish!
Best drum intro ever, like ever!!!
It always blows my mind the energy it takes to play at that intensity and sing