If this jam doesn't pull at your soul. I got news, you my friend are already dead. When Collins finishes with the lyrics that's when the fun begins. And remember boys & girls 2 drummers are better. Enjoying

@jamesgallagher1992

3 жыл бұрын

Yep🤣👍👍

@freddystone7584

2 жыл бұрын

Daryl and Mike shine on this track!

@jadestephens6464

2 жыл бұрын

💃

@demonology2629

2 жыл бұрын

L0ve !+

@robertsimpson9403

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree with you more, I'm gonna miss them terribly

Love it, no smartphones recording. Just people enjoying the music

@jamesshaw7171

3 жыл бұрын

Even the concerts until about 2010 where a lot better for sound

@jammasta854

3 жыл бұрын

You aint kidding. Why don’t you stay home and watch the video then. Not to mention that the price of admission doesn’t include the right to document the performance and distribution of same

@fglend73

2 жыл бұрын

So true. They don’t even look Pictures or watch the videos. They just acquire them.

@cacadeumil1850

2 жыл бұрын

yeah i saw one smoking a club and another reading something static written on a piece of paper. What a joke.

@knownpleasures

2 жыл бұрын

You can enjoy the music and also own a smartphone

I've heard this song hundreds of times but it still knocks me out. Every. Damned. Time. This is a fantastic version, with the whole band firing on all cylinders. It is a thing of epic beauty.

@paulyabe

4 жыл бұрын

and that Phil Collins fella playin drums backwards....

@hpatss4966

3 жыл бұрын

paulyabe um he’s left handed what do you mean backwards?

@paulyabe

3 жыл бұрын

@@hpatss4966 was being silly

@hpatss4966

3 жыл бұрын

paulyabe oh you’re good mate

@lgmedicaleelbied5595

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulyabe a

This has to be THE definitive version of 'Abacab'. I never get tired of watching or listening to it, such energy and musicianship on display. Absolutely amazing performance by Genesis.

@markbrewster2630

5 ай бұрын

Kinda partial to the 1981 version but this is TRE-mendous.

After 40 plus years, this song still amazes me. The enthusiasm, the skill, the Greatness of this band.

A real rock concert where the band just blows the crowd away with talent from another planet.

@simon96allen

2 жыл бұрын

in was there!

@jodij6280

Жыл бұрын

It was full of passion. You won't find that now.

All of them at their absolute peak. Time is such a cruel thief.

@yobabybubba

3 жыл бұрын

Why thief?

@jodij6280

Жыл бұрын

@@yobabybubba Have you seen Phil lately? His health issues have aged him.

@yobabybubba

Жыл бұрын

@@jodij6280 oh, no I haven't...thanks

@magicmike2319

Ай бұрын

happening to us all 🙂

No wonder Phil Collins has physical problems now - he put his whole body into playing those drums. Thanks Phil - you really were the greatest rock drummer.

@jodij6280

Жыл бұрын

He's also left-handed. Most drummers are right-handed.

@globalnomad450

10 ай бұрын

10% of the population is left handed…40% of pilots are left handed. Strangely as pilot and a drummer I drum right handed…we are special people. Though Phil is an absolutely amazing drummer…I couldn’t even get near his abilities!

No wonder poor Phil Collins suffers from back problems - the physical effort in smacking those drums so hard and so precisely has taken its toll. The way he (and Chester) drive this piece along is absolutely stunning.

One of the greatest pieces of live musicianship ever committed to film. Sublime in every measurable way. Can’t think of any modern band anywhere that comes anywhere near this level. Awesome.

@joer2513

3 жыл бұрын

You're right, although, I'm sure there are bands out there who have a great chemistry and musicianship, it's just nobody knows of them, because nobody cares about that kinda music anymore. We're back to the Elvis days of faces with shadow writers.

@aroden

3 жыл бұрын

Gotta agree with you there. Came here to write something similar.

I give Chester full respect, he was right up there with Phil on the drumming skills, and not many brotha's were into rock and roll back then or even now! Great performance!

It all begins with the fans cheering, then notice the looks of Tony at 4:13 and Daryl at 4:16. Yes, we fans of Phil know exactly what is about to happen. They all turn their heads in the direction of our boy Phil as he heads over to his drum set to carry on his beyond epic performance. Then, he sits down and with a rapid drum fill kicks the pace of the song right up through the roof. We do not even realize how fortunate we are, and, perhaps spoiled. We sometimes never want him to leave his drum set, yet we could listen to his one of a kind voice non-stop. We all love this type of mixed feelings we constantly experience unconditionally, and we never want them to cease.

@JollyDeacs11

9 жыл бұрын

88BigEtrain I saw them live in Springfield, MA in 1986. I did not comprehend the full scope of what I was witnessing and the heart of their fame! I miss them so very much. I really miss them!

@88BigEtrain

8 жыл бұрын

+Stephen Deac You were so blessed! I would pay a true fortune to see him during that time... Hopefully, he will visit our country during his planned world tour, after the back surgery and his miraculous recovery, so that I can get to see him at least once in my life. Of course, it would still be no 1986 above and beyond epic performance that you witnessed...

@JollyDeacs11

8 жыл бұрын

I hear you BigEtrain! I am looking forward to his future tours and pray that he will be remotely near Seattle/Vacouver BC!!! Good stuff coming! Cheers.

@aroden

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic piece that @AmericaFirst. So, so true. I fear music will never be this good again.

@victoriadodds3953

2 жыл бұрын

Genesis was magic! Those bands no longer exit. Thank goodness we this music video live. Carry on Phil, we love you.@@aroden

Sitting here in 2020 amazed at this performance. The final segment beginning at 6:25 gives me chills. The growing maelstrom of keys and rhythms to soaring reaches of Rutherford's solo.. magical...

@jamesgallagher1992

3 жыл бұрын

Same👍

@briantaylor9594

3 жыл бұрын

Literally just gave me chills too!

@bunnyman09

Жыл бұрын

Rutherford was absolutely ON FIRE for the last couple of minutes. Epic.

One of the best live performances ever.

Mike Rutherford playing the hell out of that guitar,great job all!

@calebbartlett367

9 жыл бұрын

Tim Root Mike doesnt get the credit and recognition he deserves imo cause he is one hell of a guitar player!!

@Gruntol5

9 жыл бұрын

Tim Root Orgasmic solo by Rutherford.

@KTK44

8 жыл бұрын

And bassist!

'Abacab' is a masterpiece. The musicians know it too. So happy to watch this music video, my favorite, Abacab. Genesis, one of the best in the biz. Love you Phil!

Abacab has always been my favorite Genesis song and this version brought me to tears. The instrumental is stunning.

I reckon this is up there with the most unbelievable live performances I've ever seen. There must be 100,000 people in that audience or more! Banks just kills it on those ARP and Prophet keyboards, Rutherford has that wicked chainsaw guitar sound and Collins and Thompson smash it on the drums, it's just so good. That dude on bass just kicks arse too, he really propels the song along. Amazing how good they were/are as musicians.

@ATrueNaturesChild

8 жыл бұрын

+Mike Fitzpatrick (Liquid Audio) Bass player is Daryl Stuermer from Milwaukee, WI.

@brianpeters867

8 жыл бұрын

+Mike Fitzpatrick (Liquid Audio) There is a High Definition version of this, filmed in Sony HD, at the time. It was transferred to regular format. There is rumor there is a HD version of this going to be released. I have no sources, just random newsgroup posts. I would love to see this in its full (intended) glory. One of the best concerts of all time, for any band.

@LiquidAudio

8 жыл бұрын

+Brian Peters Absolutely agreed, I would love to see this in HD so let's just hope the rumors are true!

@waynelinscott2327

7 жыл бұрын

I'm ashamed to say I've never seen this AND I love this song.

@alexanderpatrick4866

7 жыл бұрын

that is ok...... as long as you are happy.......:P

To me, Rutherford's solo ranks among the all time greats because it wasn't scales or a circus act; it was instead a highly melodic and emotional statement that fit in with the song and the rest of the band not to mention the delivery of the sheer power of rock music.

@A_Saucerful_of_Secrets

4 жыл бұрын

I implore you to look at Steve Hackett (the guitarist who preceded Mike on guitar (because Mike started out on bass in Genesis)) and some of his solos. I think he was a better guitarist than Mike.

@Gruntol5

4 жыл бұрын

I agree - I've listened to that solo for 20 years and never get tired of it. Very intense, exciting & unique. And all magnificently punctuated by Collins & Thompson. This is one for the ages.

@hpatss4966

3 жыл бұрын

A Saucerful of Secrets he’s definitely a better guitarist no question, but mikes solos can be genius in there own special way

@sigmaman721

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry... I love them all but the solos should play Daryl on his Godin guitar, he is simply better

@sigmaman721

3 жыл бұрын

@sternenkind Daryl uses a lot of chorus.. that is why he is colder 😉

That is Genesis. A REAL MASTERPIECE!

Man! This band is tight and inspired! I'm more of a PG era guy but this trio is at the height of its powers here. Fantastic!

Knock-out solo by Rutherford propelled onwards by the unstoppable forces of Phil & Chester on drums. The pinnacle of rock music. Hard to see it ever surpassed.

@victoriadodds3953

2 жыл бұрын

Tony was/is a master on the keyboard. He was rockin' to the music himself.

Unbelievably tight. A flawless performance by the entire band. Phil's voice is so huge, powerful, and clean.Puts the modern yo-yo, hipster bands to shame.

@AbbeyRoad52

3 жыл бұрын

I agree these guys were tight, they usually did well live. Another band, the Cars, of the same era were also near perfect live.

Best version of Abacab......Phil you are a genius!

I was there with my big brother....who had lost a bet with my Pa over who should come with me. He ended up being a total Genesis convert. He called a lot of their stuff “modern jazz”. I LOVE ABACAB live, fantastic. Happy days 💕

Collins and Thompson's dual drumming is absolutely amazing. This song is like a powerful train cruising on. It is an awesome thing to hear.

A great demonstration by Tony Banks on how great a keyboard can make a song unique live

@cindycallis5487

2 жыл бұрын

The maestro was the best on keyboards the and nothing has changed . He still in a league of his own .

@jodij6280

Жыл бұрын

@@cindycallis5487 No one rivals Tony. He doesn't get enough credit.

These guys in concert have a real kick to their music that doesn't come out in the studio.

One of their very best post Gabriel tracks. Brilliant live.

I was there. Miss those days of real music.

This song just blew my mind. One of my favorites of Genesis. It's just as good, if not better, when it's live.

Still kicks ass off all the bands around nowadays ,,, sorry kids you realy missed out on some cracking tunes back in the day

Słyszałem tę piosenkę setki razy, ale wciąż mnie powala. To fantastyczna wersja, w której cała pasma działa na wszystkich 12 garach.

Look at these musicians - a genius each and everyone of them! Look at this crowd, how they are in this masterpiece of Rock Look at this fabulous groove on the bass of Daryl 5:03 and the guitar-solo of Mike 6:20 Look at this unbelievable energy oh phil 5:22 (his hair) and 7:36 Look and watch it everyday from 0:00 - 8:27!!!!

@normturner4849

Жыл бұрын

I miss those days when not a single phone 🤳🏼 is held up to record. Such an incredible number of people there to enjoy a band at their musical peak! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎶 Edit: ...and yes, Phil's hair is outstanding! 😅

A measure faster than studio version! I love the faster pace!

One of the greatest songs of all time by the greatest band hands down; Abacab; second home by the sea; los endos; etc: instrumental nectar of the gods. I’ve seen the live 4 times; once in a stadium with 75,000 people; no current musicians compare to the raw power and emotion of these songs. Taylor Swift can charge thousands for a ticket and sell out shows but there’s no comparison to the musical talent

@jimlittle5769

8 ай бұрын

My favorite band ever! You have great taste!

Phil is a drummer and a brilliant singer......♥♥

Que súper banda, irrepetible sin dudas. Me animo a decir que una de las mejores de todos los tiempos.

Love the beat to this song as it starts

I saw Genesis the last time they came through Denver and LOVED the show. These guys are an AMAZING band to watch and listen to. Phil Collins is a gifted genius when it come to the drums. This song proves it.

Back in the day , partyed to songs like this never had the bucks to go and see groups in concert , but the internet has brought the to me just amazing what can i say :[)

Probably my favourite track, seeing them soon at the O2, thank you Genesis for all the MUSIC

After all these years! Still one of the best of all time!

Shit, I love this..felling blessed and lucky to grow up in the 70's and on! The music was/is unreal!

holy moly . those were the days

1985-1988 were great times for Wembley. Live Aid in 1985. Queen in 86. Genesis in 87. MJ sold out 7 shows here during the bad tour in 87/88. Pink Floyd was also in 88. Great times!!

@EadsB7002

8 жыл бұрын

Sweet. What a lineup!

@danielparra2665

8 жыл бұрын

& Don't Forget The Great Sir Elton John!!

@umarkedreturn8776

8 жыл бұрын

Phil Collins and Elton john are not on the same level. PLEASE!!!

@jodij6280

Жыл бұрын

@@umarkedreturn8776 In their own ways they are, Phil on drums and Elton on the piano. They're both considered the best.

I have found myself back here to this song after a few other bands turned my head and it feels like home. This.band is everything and more

I was lucky enough to be there, I was in the gantry right above the stage looking down on Phil & Chester. Did a security job, but stayed where I shouldn't have been :P.... oh well never got paid but OMG was it worth it WOW!

@garyward1534

3 жыл бұрын

I was there on the last night, 4th July, Princes Trust show...Charles and Diana in the Royal Box. Fantastic show. Looking from the stage, I was to the left of the first speaker stack in the centre of the pitch.

I was at one of the July 1987 shows at Wembley ... I don't recall which one. I'd seen them a few days earlier at Roundhey Park in Leeds (it poured down with rain through most of the show). In a box somewhere I still have my black Invisible Touch t-shirt (which is probably too small for me now). Good stuff.

THE PEEK OF PERFECTION !!!

Ladies & Gentlemen The Men of GENESIS Are True Musicians, Phil Collins Is a Leading & Drummer MASTER!! I LOVE YOU, MR.COLLINS!!

Not my favourite song by them, but by far my favourite live performance of any song ever - I was there for it and live it just blew me away as a 16yo

Breathtaking..the greatest song ever played live..double octaves on an Arp Quadra.. in '87..

One of the best mullets I've ever seen.

@racookster

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure you can call it a mullet on a guy who was losing his hair. It's just long hair on a balding dude.

@jodij6280

Жыл бұрын

The last thing I was looking at was his hair.

One of the best rock shows i ever heard and see, Genesis, And rock is my life forever!

This is one heck of a good video..!!!!!!! I knew these guys were good, but this left me speechless. Everyone has a mini-solo as the song continues... Chester and Phil are tearing it up with the drums!!! And the ending is perfect!

Anthony Banks at his best. What an inspiration for a keyboardist.

@jodij6280

Жыл бұрын

Love Tony! He doesn't get the recognition he deserves.

@MrUsermister

7 ай бұрын

1:00 ... possibly the only tireless keyboardist to play real fifths instead of using a fifths preset !

the greatest rock musicians of all time

Collins must have felt 10 ft tall & bullet proof during this era,No jacket required,invisible touch,could fill stadiums in a band & solo, the impenetrable mullet of a carny,he had it all

Awesome and powerful performance, love it!

@nihilistcentraluk442

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome mullet as well .Phil Collins at peak hair do

Chester on the drums OH YEAAAA !!!

I often listen to this live version of Abacab, not just for the guitar, the song is a masterpiece, but Mike's performance is not to be forgotten.

Mike hammers the guitar home on this. The Abacab solo, then coming out of the solo, the music is so strong, intense and dark. Puts a person in another world.

Absolutely outstanding musicianship. Take note of Tony during the Abacab instrumental when he's on the Quadra. Playing with his back to the rest of the band. When playing live is so reliant on visual queues, the band can't do this during Abacab.

What a band. What a great tune. Genesis at their best.

One of the greatest songs. Great solos by everyone...

My boy Phil is outright beyond epic, and the sound at 4:26 of the super quick whips he makes off are mind boggling, as are his two separate, rapid and utterly improvised drum fills in the last minute of the song. Inimitable. The greatest drummer ever, bar none.

@charlesberndt8230

9 жыл бұрын

phil and keyboards make this band called genesis

@jostrander71

9 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest, not the greatest though...

@charlesberndt8230

9 жыл бұрын

Jack Ostrander post greatest in your opinion lol

@jostrander71

9 жыл бұрын

charles berndt greatest drummers?

@charlesberndt8230

9 жыл бұрын

Jack Ostrander smiles that or keyboard

hE HAS SO MUCH CLASS AND ROCKS THE STADIUM.....

That was just a damn fine privilege to listen to.

@GGritsun

3 жыл бұрын

Privilege to be there!

Bloody hell. This rocked HARD. Bravo, gentlemen.

Never realised til later how much of phenomenal voice Phil Collins had. I was such a Gabriel fan that I put Phil in a box and I did not let him out til years later in my head anyhow. And ontop of that I got to hear his phenomenal drumming at the time I seen him in Rochester NY. Cheers!

I think they were going to or coming from an episode of Miami Vice. Phil's mullet rocks. Great performance!

@StillAtMyMoms

3 жыл бұрын

And it's glorious.

This is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......................... Each one of them gets to do their own special part!!!!

Outstanding performance of an iconic band with one of the best drummer of all times

Par excellence.❤

July 2 1987 what a day it was so good I went again the next day and did it all again

@maggiesealtiel8649

7 жыл бұрын

I was there too..

@GGritsun

2 жыл бұрын

@@maggiesealtiel8649 me too

Simply amazing stuff, sheer brilliancy.

Like I already said, this song is a masterpiece! AND Phil and the boys are a legend! I still miss them!

I can listen to Abacab endlessly. But I love everything Genesis. But I fucking love Abacab

@jodij6280

Жыл бұрын

I'm with ya, nothing beats Abacab.

One of The Best of Genesis song.

brilliant performance

@drdanr1

7 жыл бұрын

So right. Them boys rocked

This is one tight machine! Impressive.

Listening to this Awesome band in 2021 and loving every second of this performance! Long live GENESIS!!

This concert is by far my favorite one of Genesis. Man, they are on FIRE! Phil is giving 200% vocally and banging his hands off on those drums! I don’t know how he does this. His energy is off the charts during this whole concert. I seem to hear some syncopated time in there too-am I wrong? Watch the end of this concert Turn it on Again. Phil sings his heart out and drums at the end. Honestly, people don’t know how hard it is to sing like that and then go play during it. Unreal. Chester is a master at keeping pace with Phil. We didn’t realize at the time that we were witnessing a band that was the best ever. So fortunate to see them before they disbanded.

This is great 👍

Mind exploding video. These men are so darn good... Plus two drum kits changes the song in so many ways! If you were in that crowd, you would have to be up on your feet. Love the ending.

That ending is monumental

Wow, you can lose yourself in this song, perfect jam

Faster than the 1982 live version and i love that

Awesome is an understatement really outstanding

What a powerful demostration of true artists !

one of the best songs to listen to live

Genesis, Journey, Alan Parsons Project, & The Police are all Great True Musicians, Way to go Men!!!

@armanelgtron4533

7 жыл бұрын

Interesting mix, really :P

I think this song more than stands the test of time........♥

Although we played a bit too rushed here, the band was in fine form, Phil was at the peak of his vocal prowess and for once, the camera work was spot on.

@kenshiloh

5 ай бұрын

Were you a member of this band? If so, what are you playing (I think this song is so great)?

Missed out on this concert and had to give ticket to a friend as put on bed rest expecting my 1st child. She is well aware of what she made me miss!

Chester and Phil playing as one..incredible!

Extraordinarios, genios de la musica, perduraran por siempre. !!! INOLVIDABLES !!!💜💙❤💛🧡

This is bloody amazing..........amazing bit of music!!.......Love it......♥

When you are frustrated because of the fade out at the end of the studio version then at 7:38 genesis just makes the live version worth it ! Something happens in my pants ah ah ! So progressive !