Imagine being one of the greatest drummers ever and accidentally finding out you're also one of the greatest singers ever

@brendasmith9429

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!

@mihaimastacaneanu8505

Жыл бұрын

And composer also...

@mariongeisendorf9518

Жыл бұрын

So tru 💟

@JohnnyPerth

Жыл бұрын

Um

@nikkinicol78

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyPerth um what? Do you have anything intelligent to add to the conversation?

It's funny how the people forget that drums are Phill Collins' first specialty.

@joannholmes8726

2 ай бұрын

I was busy working in the bush in Alaska and had a couple babies, This song at this Concert is a wonderful thing.

I'm a 60 year old guy from the UK and I just love watching people younger than me discovering when artists and music from my youth were real!

@debiw8599

5 ай бұрын

I'm 45, but I feel the same. One of my favorite things is watching people watch Phil Collins live who never knew he was a drummer. There's always a moment of "wait...what?! Am I in the Twilight Zone?" that is absolutely priceless. I'm kind of in that sweet spot with Phil's music where I loved it as a kid as he was releasing it, but was also young enough to miss the divorce shenanigans.

@gingermckee1811

5 ай бұрын

Totally here with you, friend 🥰. Makes me deliriously happy to see young ones experiencing the joy of our music from the 70s/80s. So sweet, this guy getting so emotional 🩶🩶🩶🩶

@amandaparkeradams7965

4 ай бұрын

51 and loving it. Music I got ridiculed for liking in high school (BeeGees) is being rediscovered by folks in their 20’s.

@dennisroman1171

4 ай бұрын

So much English talent is bonkers. The Live Aide ‘85 was amazing.

@oldtimer7635

4 ай бұрын

I am with you. : )

The day Phil Collins became the coolest man on earth.

This is rock and roll. Full stop. No fireworks, no dancers, no twerking. Pure talent. And, this is live. And the thing about rock and roll, the groups sound the same live, in concert, as they do on the records. Phil Collins is a master! And, he is a pretty nice guy, true rockers do not take the adulations that seriously. There is no rock anymore. times change, of course. But the genre has pretty much gone by the wayside. Not surprising, music does evolve. But, I like that younger gens are willing to listen to music outside their comfort zone, and finding out, hey! Old guys were pretty good!

@myst0dreamer

3 ай бұрын

I'm old enough to remember when live performances just didn't measure up to the studio versions. That started changing in the mid-70's in my personal opinion. Of course people went to live concerts anyway for the vibe as well.

@tanyafield277

Ай бұрын

Yes. Yes. YES!!!

I lived in the most amazing generation.

@richersonkate

3 ай бұрын

Yes!!!🎉

@subieadventures777

2 ай бұрын

Yep, I graduated HS in 1974.

@phoenixrising427

Ай бұрын

rock on

@joshuacoldwater

25 күн бұрын

Calm down boomer

@richersonkate

25 күн бұрын

@@joshuacoldwater thanks Josh! You can get back to your life in your parents basement and pontificate to your hand now! Peace and Love!

Wow ,what happened to music? These bands created, musical history. Glad to have been part of it!!! Wow, WOW, WOW.

@benigestal

2 ай бұрын

Nobody knows,but my sons says that I listen prehistoric music....

Phil Collins was a drummer long before a lead singer😂

Guessing you didn't know Phil is one of the greatest drummers in rock history.....then he went on to sing.

@sheilaferren9134

Жыл бұрын

oh, yea!!!

@NativeNYerChicHK

Жыл бұрын

I LOVE to see the face of people as they discover this fact 🤣♥️🥁

@tarjatuhkanen7094

Жыл бұрын

Sadly he had to stop from playing drums professionally due to health issues.

@lynnhamps7052

Жыл бұрын

I'm old and saw Phil live when he still played drums for Genesis and Peter Gabriel was lead singer....his energy level then was superb but even as the years passed he could still pull this performance out of the bag..classic!...So many amazing British music Legends..makes me proud ....lol

@theguy3037

Жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to see him live when I was a kid…my dad took my brothers and I…still remember the light show involved….we were mesmerized and my dad got a night out ha ha

It's a whole production right? It's actually one of the best live performances in the history of ever IMHO. He's a classic gem.

@margaretstutts4362

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Most don’t know he’s the drummer.

@rickwelch8464

Жыл бұрын

Pink Floyd at Pulse enters the chat...

@karendavis2668

Жыл бұрын

This is a great example of an amazing live performance 💖🦋

@rk41gator

Жыл бұрын

@@rickwelch8464 Pink Floyd is up there.

@tompickles9798

Жыл бұрын

I concur

Phil's timing on sitting down at the drums exactly on que was fantastic....JAW DROPPER!

I'm 70 & I love watching the younger generation discover music I have loved & listened to for years. I always find myself talking to the screen,sharing what I know about an artist or band. Thr look on your face when Phil starts to play drums is priceless.

This is by far the best performance I have seen take place on a stage! He is amazing and the build up is just intoxicating. Out of this world. 🙌❤️

@oldtimer7635

4 ай бұрын

It's about the whole set up, but obviously without that amazing song.....

One of the greatest drummers of all time

@juliemanarin4127

Жыл бұрын

He was a great drummer...and could sing!

@Butterflies-are-free

Жыл бұрын

A pure genius ❤️

Vocal coaches have listened to him singing whilst playing the drums and aren't sure how he does it flawlessly. That's how great he is

@rab-cnesbit4181

11 ай бұрын

Old school perfection just as George Michael was flawless vocally.

@mariageo199

10 ай бұрын

He is a musical genius

@mimirussell6355

9 ай бұрын

Didn't know that but when he was with Genesis he played and sang so it is what he has always done.

@debiw8599

5 ай бұрын

Giving all due credit to Phil, he has had 40-something years to practice. Though, at the time of this performance, he'd "only" had 20 years of practice.

He literally took control of the ATMOSPHERE

Everyone has the same experience watching this for the first time. You'll never get tired of seeing this no matter how many times you watch it. Phil is a Legend!

@FLmickey90

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! I've lost count at how many times I've watched this version! I've also watched another version where his son is playing and he does an amazing job as well!!

@sunnystormy4973

Жыл бұрын

-definetly !-

@hudster80

Жыл бұрын

Yep!

@scousemouse9715

10 ай бұрын

I'm 56 and still being blown away by it. My teenage children love it too.

@React2This

10 ай бұрын

Agreed. I loved the studio version of this song but watching him casually stroll to the drums to arrive at precisely the correct moment, takes my breath away. Every. Time.

This is known as one of the best LIVE performances...ever

@ricsim78

Жыл бұрын

One of? So far it is THE best live performance, ever!

@justchilling177

Жыл бұрын

I've watched hundreds of live performances by masterful musicians and bands but this one is just .... THE BEST

@nebojsa1976

7 ай бұрын

@@justchilling177 Hmm, Freddy performance at Wembley was good too. Very very good. Even close to this one.

I never get tired of seeing reactions to this performance!! It's so much fun to sit back, relax, and watch others enjoy the ride for the first time!!!

And that’s how our old British boys do it. Phil Collins we love him in the U.K. ❤ So glad you enjoyed this and it moved you 😊

"Where's he going", to blow your mind. Absolutely the best live performance period.

This is by far the best version of this song I’ve ever heard. And I love how the introduction was allowed to marinate for a while.

@scousemouse9715

10 ай бұрын

Marinade is a great word in this song.

The longer I live the MORE grateful I am for having lived thru the greatest musical era of all time. Young ones, this is our gift to you. Embrace it. LEARN. FROM. IT.

This performance gives me chills!! When he sits downs and starts playing the drums, it's one of the best moments in Rock and Roll (my opinion)

@utha2665

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, just when you think it can't get any better, he gets on the drums. It's certainly up there with my top five favorite live performances.

@robinreganoconnell4697

8 ай бұрын

How he can sing "life" 25 times in a row without a breath is mindblowing and continues to sing and play!!!!!!

@fayesouthall6604

6 ай бұрын

It’s wildly brilliant

@oldtimer7635

4 ай бұрын

I would say...in the history of the music in general.

@KingJohnson1985

4 ай бұрын

not just in Rock n Roll, but in all of music!

You are like "where is he going?" All I could think was "he is about to be a badass." He is insanly awesome.

Every sound you hear in this song is calculated to perfection and intentional. Every note you hear is needed. A lot of modern music lacks the artistry it takes to create a legendary performance like this.

@kimbeauxs

Жыл бұрын

Amen to that for sure!

@rayaqueen9657

Жыл бұрын

This!

@rayaqueen9657

Жыл бұрын

It's even got mad robot singing which is a thing that by rights should be awkward and lame but it's so perfect here that it's spine tingling and powerful and somehow full of rage and raw.

@jasonmeadows712

Жыл бұрын

​@@rayaqueen9657it's actually called a vocoder which was controlled by the guy on the keyboard.

We were so lucky to have such great music as we were growing up. Phil Collins was such a gem.

@TanjaHermann

7 ай бұрын

Yes, and at concerts we actually watched the stage and not our phones!

@LeTrashPanda

5 ай бұрын

I always felt like a needed a cigarette after that song, lol. Reminds me of my high school sweetheart.

@oldtimer7635

4 ай бұрын

I believe still is?

@annedunne4526

4 ай бұрын

@@oldtimer7635 I heard he's not well and can't play any more.

@oldtimer7635

4 ай бұрын

@@annedunne4526 Yes but he's alive!

That performance is exceptional. All the parts are done in the best possible way for a live performance. The musicians Phil had onstage with him are top top class, they hit all of their marks flawlessly.

The live version always makes me a little emotional. It's a relatively simple song but it's just done so good and with so much emotion. He's one of my biggest influences when it comes to drumming.

@cindipossidento5688

Жыл бұрын

Me too !!! I was crying ……. Music hits me that way ……. EPIC 💥

@betsymarin7932

Жыл бұрын

It's about his divorce

@Vlasko60

Жыл бұрын

Lefty drummer here. Me too.

@jivebunny3765

Жыл бұрын

It's harsh to say the album version isn't very good because it's of its time, but compared to how Phil did it live here, it just isn't.

@rjmidwest6911

Жыл бұрын

@@jivebunny3765 didn't say the album version wasn't good, I just like the live version better.

Everyone needs to remember just how many years ago this performance was now. This was so cutting edge, there was no edge. Phil Collins is one of the best drummers in history.

@utha2665

9 ай бұрын

That's called the bleeding edge, yeah, truly amazing.

This song was perfect for Miami Vice!! Once of the best uses of a song in a TV show. You forgot Phil was also a actor.

@sarcasticbimbo1420

Ай бұрын

That was such a MOOD.

The most amazingly placed drum fill in the history of drum fills IMHO....🥁

And now you know why you had to see this. Really glad you did. You're never going to forget it! 😂

That is my very favorite Phil Collins performance of all time. I NEVER EVER see it without getting chills!

Blown away @ 60 years old. Of course, I know Phil Collins! Who hasn't?

This musical performances was a spiritual experience

He is a legend! I don't know if anyone knows what it takes to drum and hold a note without a break in a note ( it's mind blowing) . He builds up the audience, holds them , keeps them there , and blows their minds with music that was beautiful.

@jimmysalford8415

Жыл бұрын

Check out the Eagle’s Hotel California live.

@personalcheeses8073

Жыл бұрын

@@jimmysalford8415 Yes we know

@clairedaly9344

11 ай бұрын

❤❤ He has such a bad back and I met him.

@robinreganoconnell4697

10 ай бұрын

Amen sister!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@sukioki6983

9 ай бұрын

Lets not forget about Karen Carpenter. Ya different style of music but she sang flawlessly while on drums

He is menacingly dominating in his performance

It’s not a song, it’s a whole experience ❤

Phil Collins has always amazed me. He is a very talented person no doubt. One of the greats in history, a true legend in my opinion.

Phil's the only person who can play the drums and make me cry

MR PHIL COLLINS. ENOUGH SAID. 😎

The MAN the MYTH the LEGEND that is Phil Collins

The one and only Phil Collins the greatest musician on this planet

The reason Phil Collins owns the stage like a boss is because he’s been on stages in the West End of London since he was a child. I’ve seen him live several times in Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids MI. Once with Genesis, once with Robert Plant (he drummed for him) and a couple times solo.

The greatest left-handed drum intro in rock.

this is the most powerful performances I have ever heard my only regret in life is not seeing him in concert

@meriannestoneback7436

10 ай бұрын

Mine too

This was possibly one of the greatest things that’s ever happened.

Now that sums up 80s music. Welcome to real talent, Phil was at the heart of 80s music. ENJOY

The bearded dude at about 3:46 is Leland Sklar. He's an absolute legend. Dude has played bass on hundreds of top 40 songs. I guarantee you've listened to a few on this channel and not even known it. He's got a really cool KZread channel to, where he tells stories about recording and touring.

@Prone2Thrill

Жыл бұрын

Woot Woot for Lee

@badm0t0rf1nger

Жыл бұрын

Just making sure *somebody* was in these comments to shout out the mighty Lee. :)

@marcyanderson3387

Жыл бұрын

I just saw him with Lyle Lovett in Santa Fe, NM last month. Just found this video and imagine my surprise to see him!

One of the best drum moments in music, ever.

its so sad that this legend can no longer play the drums any more due to chronic pain his son now is a drummer and his daughter sings. safe to say phil collins was one of the best drummer in the world ,this song will never die it will always stand the tests of time like so many other songs x

@robinreganoconnell4697

8 ай бұрын

it breaks my heart to see him now and why this had to happen to such an outstanding talent

@minty_Joe

7 ай бұрын

@@robinreganoconnell4697 Yet the good news is that we can still hear Phil's talent through his sons Nicholas and Simon. Simon definitely looks, plays drums, piano and guitar, also sings with the same quality as his dad did. You can just close your eyes and hear the similarities.

Quite simply, that is the MAGIC THAT PHIL BRINGS!! Phil Collins has been in entertainment since he was a kid (as a child actor, playing in West End plays like Oliver Twist. He was also an extra in the Beatles "A Hard Day's Night" film). He joined Genesis as drummer and background vocals in 1970 and became their lead singer/drummer in 1976. Phil's career has been nothing short of EPIC! He's one of my favorite drummers and Lead singers of all time!

@Bunny99s

Жыл бұрын

His drumming in Brand X is also just amazing. Brand X was a Jazz fusion band. Here's an old recording from 1979. Horrible video and audio quality, but still amazing: XauOTo-BKSY Most people also don't know that Phil had his own big band, the Phil Collins Big Band. Of course he's on the drums as well: R9eQkTJZlNk

@florencemiller7826

11 ай бұрын

Mine too, the other is Robert plant from led Zeppelin two of the very greatest singers and the longest

I absolutely love watching people seeing this for the first time and realising what a great singer and drumming genius our Phil is ❤❤

Never interrupt a Phil Collins song with adverts

@user-xl7bz7zo1z

Ай бұрын

He didn't, KZread did.

This has got to be one of, if not THE best live versions of this song ever. I remember seeing him on this tour and it brought chills. He’s that amazing.

Now you understand why we all wanted the live version!!!Thank you thank you thank you!!! Excellent reaction!!!! 💜💜💜🎶🎼🎵🎸🎹🥁🎧🎤🎙🥳🥳🥳🤘🤘🤘🤘

The song tells the tale of the ending of a marriage. Tension builds, explodes, and abruptly ends. Very cleverly constructed as well as being a fantastic performance.

@user-en7tn7gh4p

Жыл бұрын

Wrong

@fluffydeath9252

11 ай бұрын

@@user-en7tn7gh4p SInce he admits he wrote it during the end of his marriage and the end of his marriage was very much on his mind when he wrote, it's pretty much spot on.

@jodij6280

11 ай бұрын

​@@user-en7tn7gh4pHe talked about it in a tv interview.

The 1970's was the best time to be alive....

Best drum drop in music history.

Phil Collins best drummer ever! He is left handed using a right handed set. No one has ever been able to duplicate his sound. Now add in his vocals and creativity. Pure heaven!

@shaskaraven

Жыл бұрын

Really? Did not know that.

@lizzyfolks9116

Жыл бұрын

He actually said he got his sound from tuning his drums just a titch sharp. And the snare is NOT out of tune nor out of sync in volume from the rest of his kit, a modern thing I hate: I’m a retired band teacher who finds that particular change grating.

@andriealinsangao613

Жыл бұрын

Using a right-handed set? If that was the case, the hi-hats would be on Phil's left side, the floor tom on the right.

anything performed by Collins, just watch it live. his vocal performances are incredible. his live performances in the 80's were something else.

Welcome to my childhood. Music will never be the same. 😊

I feel like we were spoiled by all the great music and live shows like this one. It was just normal to me. Now it's amazing to me.😊

This is THE BEST live performance EVER! Such a great legend. He is very sickly now with many health issues. He can no longer drum. That's so sad 😥

@carlgibbons5777

Жыл бұрын

Phil's son Nick took his place and he is an incredible player as well. This coming from a long time drummer. I was totally impressed with Nick's playing. Apple doesn't fall far from the tree:)

@SweetColo

Жыл бұрын

Oh no! I’m very sad to hear this😢 I hope for his health to get better❤

@johndyslin798

Жыл бұрын

@@SweetColo unfortunately, nothing can be done for him.

@Swordsfor200Alex

Жыл бұрын

I believe he broke his neck in 2007 which caused severe nerve damage and multiple surgeries trying to correct it unsuccessfully.

@johndyslin798

Жыл бұрын

@@Swordsfor200Alex he didn't break his neck. From playing the drums he had nerve damage. Surgery didn't help, in fact it may have made it worse. And then he had additional health issues

The song is deeply personal to him, so he was always able to capture the raw emotion perfectly. He wrote it about the affair his then-wife was having and the man she was having it with.

@romystumpy1197

8 ай бұрын

Yes and it hurt him so deeply,and this is the genius result,sad that he's not well,but his children are a credit to him

He wrote the entire album and performed all the instruments on Face Value. So not just one of the best drummers in the world, but very talented overall.

Our music gods were the best those who still live are still giving us music we were blessed in the 60’s 70’s and 80’s

My favorite version of this song. That intense stare, the great tonal control while he's walking around, and then to sit down at the kit and start pounding out the rhythm and still nailing the pitch of his voice! Great choice!

@cindipossidento5688

Жыл бұрын

Has to be so freakin hard to play the drums and also belt out a song …… Love u Phil 😘

@mateogarcia3190

Жыл бұрын

I used to love listening to this with my Dad as a kid and as I became a musician myself, I revisited his catalog and I just love him even more.

His iconic drum solo!!! Will always be epic

This is a song that brings up so many emotions about our childhood by a whole lot of people. The drum part is what we wait for in anticipation from the very first note.

Best part is watching folks who didn't know Phil was a genius drummer. Love it.

Phil Collins is one of a hand full of artists that can perform flawlessly. His writing is second to none. Have saw him several times. One of my favorites, along with Steve Perry, Ann Wilson, Don Henley and Sammy Hagar. There is no need for auto turning with these artists.

This is autobiographical. He was going through a bitter bitter divorce and these were his feelings. Many of his songs are about his life. He has had rotten luck with his relationships. He was also an actor…..that’s what he initially trained to do, so he could bring that feeling and look of menace to his face which adds so much to the vibe. If you didn’t know, he also wrote the music for Disney’s Tarzan movie and the following stage musical.

Did you really not know that the Great Phil Collins could bang out on the drums like this? He is probably one of the greatest performers of all time. He definitely has one of the best singing voices there is to this date. Phil Collins is the man!

Being over 68 year old disabled Physical Therapist and a Hard Cord Core Rock n Roll Junkie.....THANK YOU. My love of recordings in the form of Vinyl is now going to my grandchildren!

I was so lucky to get to see him 2x within a couple of years apart from each other, 2019 and 2022 respectively. He still has it vocally, but it’s so sad to see him not doing well health wise. His son played the drums to this song, and he will love up to his Dad’s legacy. Phil looked back at him several times during the performance, and you can tell he was a proud father. ❤️

@tinapatterson5022

Жыл бұрын

That was very Cool!!

Genesis was huge. Then he went solo. Miami Vice was the show that made this song epic. That was mid 80s. His slow entry is so cool. Most don’t know he’s the drummer. It’s so cool to see young people react to him being so cool! By the way I love his music. Picture a fast car, at night, driving along the Miami coast road going to bust drug dealers. This song plays in the scene. Epic!!!

@rk41gator

Жыл бұрын

He also was lead in a pretty good movie called 'Buster' about the great British train robbery in the 60s. It is a love story. Both the movie and Phil performance is worth catching.

@margaretstutts4362

Жыл бұрын

@@rk41gator I didn’t know that. I’ll have to look for it. Thank you!

We had the Best music back in the 70’s- 80’s❤

@JudithHowell-qz3iv

2 ай бұрын

amen

Yes and that's how it's done. The one and only, the great Phil Collins.

Now you can appreciate Phil's talent in this song after seeing it performed so brilliantly live. Those of us who grew up on Genesis (where Phil was a member with Mike Rutherford & Peter Gabriel) and Phil as a solo artist know his music genius. It was really enjoyable seeing your reaction to this song with the visual aid of a live performance to appreciate how good this song is.

In the air tonight is such a great song by itself, but this version takes it to a whole different level. If you didn’t know, now you know! He was an incredible drummer for Genesis before they forced him to take over the vocals. He got to show it off regularly in his solo tours and surprised so many people with how good he was

Every single part of this song is so iconic that you recognize the song by it's tiniest part.

That's such a Boss moment in the history of live music!

This song is .. memories, warm summer nights, parties with friends, it fills your emotions and makes you lonely at the same time.

@Kim-dm4yb

10 ай бұрын

Yup, I feel the same way. Oh the 80s through the 90s was a whole different era...so sad, I just want to go back in time, the memories. The musicians like Phil Collins can never be reproduced.

Wasn't that better than the official video!?!? You had the best reaction 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Now you know why the man is a LEGEND!

I’m 74 yrs. Old / absolutely my favorite song EVER!

I can see from your reaction you totally get why the people said to watch this version immediately haha! I always keep my fingers crossed he’ll make it to the drum kit on time lol!

Collins always brings an extra energy to his live renditions that somehow make them even better. What an artist

ah, the magic of You Tube.. im getting such enjoyment watching another generation experience the music that helped mold my musical taste..

Great dramatic build here-his theater roots really jumping out.

He's soooo angry I can almost taste it! That, and this man's talent just knocks this performance right out the park!!!

I get goose bumps every time I here this song. Phil has always been a top professional.

I saw him in concert in the 80’s when he was with Genesis. One of the best concerts I’ve been to. He’s absolutely amazing live.

@sarahjames6861

7 ай бұрын

Omg I would kill, maime, lie, hell, I’d even push an old lady down (jk😈😉) just to have the chance to see him live!! I know the thought of actually pushing an old lady down is horrible but I feel like she would understand once I explained my situation…lol and yes this song would be the most anticipated, but I grew up listening to him and I can’t name a single song that I didn’t love!! So, in conclusion, I kinda hate that it was you that got to see him and not me but at least…wait, no sorry scratch that,, yea dude, I’m definitely hating on you😅🤪🤘🏻

One of the best drummers ever and an amazing vocalist. I've been a fan for many years.

Please don't move on from Phil Collins just yet, you've got to hear more from him. I Don't Care Anymore, along with so many other great songs

@Prone2Thrill

Жыл бұрын

I don't care anymore is a MANDATORY listen 1000%

@jodij6280

Жыл бұрын

I'm watching his 2004 Paris concert (on KZread) and I suggest every Phil Collins fan watch it.

For those of us who had the privilege of enjoying these tremendous bands that have left their legacy in musical art, we are proud to be able to hear that power, that magic again. I have seen Génesis live and I felt chills in each musical note, its chords, its lyrics. Simply beautiful!!

@susanyork5089

Жыл бұрын

Saw this live in Manchester and of course Genesis too🇬🇧

He is and will always be the best , brilliant

One of the best live performances in history! Prove me wrong.