Once upon a time, musicians made music they liked and told stories that moved them - they went their way.

@bigvin1970

Жыл бұрын

I like what you did there 😃

Best live band ever!!! Saw them 4 times starting in 1987. The music. The light show. Wasn’t just a concert…it was an experience!!

@tatjanabrand3517

2 ай бұрын

You‘re a lucky guy! 👍🏼

The “Ha Ha” part was inspired by The Message” by Grand Master Flash. It was improvised in the studio during the recording stages

@jimenamartinez4997

Жыл бұрын

The "oh" after the laughter always reminds me to E.T. 🤣

@AlbertMustang

Жыл бұрын

That's right, man! Grand Master flash inspired that part. I love that!

@UBZUKki

6 ай бұрын

Kin awesome

Phil is a whole musical instrument, himself. No joke. 🤩🎶✨🎶✨🎶✨

The Police and Genesis were the goats throughout the 80s. Genesis' Live concerts are freaking wild. I wish I went to one of them. Imagine the hype.

You’re surprised look when he made the face 😂😂😂 priceless!!! I saw them in Atlanta in the 80s and they were fantastic ♥️ he still sounds great after all these years!

@jjfergie

3 жыл бұрын

likewise. At the OMNI 1984!

@susancurtis8388

3 жыл бұрын

@@jjfergie yes! I went to so many concerts there!!!

@akiraakai

6 ай бұрын

In a darkened arena, his face lit up in a red light is amazing. Cant get the same effect at a daytime outdoor arena.

The "ha, ha, ha", in the song was a tribute to grandmaster flash and the furious five's song called The Message.

Tony Banks on Keyboards, Mike Rutherford on Guitar. The 3 of them were Genesis.

@jwsel

3 жыл бұрын

On albums, Phil did vocals and drums, Mike did guitar and bass, and Tony did keyboards. On tours, Chester Thompson played drums (joined occasionally by Phil on instrumental sections) and Mike traded guitar and bass songs with Daryl Stuermer. All are extraordinary musicians, which is why their live shows were always so great.

@innosanto

3 жыл бұрын

Genesis are 5,4, or 3. But the 2 plus musicians were part of group in lives.

@jamesleasure8836

2 жыл бұрын

and Steve Hackett, and of course Peter Gabriel.

@Rallyechamp494

6 ай бұрын

Daryl Sturmer and Chestor Thomson on the guitar resp the drums as always when Genesis or Phil Collins was on tour. One important thing to mention: when guitar is getting "complicated" Daryl takes over from Mike ...

I think “Mama” is a story about a young boy who is obsessed with an older prostitute. I believe it took some inspiration from a true memoir of actor David Niven who slept with a 45 year old prostitute at the age of 19 and fell in love whilst knowing it would never go anywhere. The genesis song also has a darker overtone that the character is obsessed enough to potentially kill her to keep her for himself, according to interviews with Phil.

Phil Collins and Genesis- WOW !!!!!!!! Truly masters of their craft. I wasn’t at this specific concert but did see them twice when they were touring. The hardest part was trying to keep it together while you waited for them to come on stage. Then the second you heard his voice a hush would fall and it was like being in a magical place. His voice, the music and a little reefer and the world was a better place! Definitely watched to the end, thanks for the reaction.

@bobcorbin3294

3 жыл бұрын

Saw them three times 1977 1978 and 1984 all here in Nashville. Great memories! The mirrors and the lights on the 1978 shows were mind-blowing.

@isminmizimy

2 жыл бұрын

Saw them in 2007 and definitely had the same sensation, glad it wasn't just me being dramatic;)

@rk41gator

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobcorbin3294 Saw them in '78 with the mylar mirrors. Amazing. They scrapped those because they were not reliable and then invented the lights that everyone else began using. The lights, the drama, that BASS kicking in, Phil singing and then doing a duet with Cheater on drums blew me away. Ever since they are my absolutely favorite band!

This was at Knebworth, over 120,000 people including me and it was amazing!

The songs theme involves a young mans longing for a particular prostitute. The inspiration of the laugh that Collins did was from rap music pioneer Grandmaster Flash’s song “The Message” Great times back then.. please react to Dr. Hook and The Medicine Show.. “ A Little Bit More” or “ Cover of The Rolling Stones.”

@mmille10

Жыл бұрын

I read the reason for the "mama" reference is the prostitute bears a resemblance to the man's mother.

I‘m so sad, that I never had seen Phil Collins / Genesis live. At first I was to young, later I bekame a child and now I have MS and Phil Collins can’t do concerts anymore.😢😢😢

@letitbesummer6536

2 ай бұрын

Me too. He’s always been one of my absolute favourite musicians of all time.

Tony Banks is playing the piano. He's classically trained and had been with Genesis from the beginning. The best example of his skill is probably a song they did called Firth of Fifth.

@blitztim6416

3 жыл бұрын

keyboards

@innosanto

3 жыл бұрын

Tony Banks is the most important member for the sound of Genesis. Aince the beginning. And then go Phil drumz.

@larrybates7642

2 жыл бұрын

The man of a thousand themes...and a unique talent to bridge from one to another.

@michelascheuerman7166

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@rasmusnielsen8846

2 жыл бұрын

Firth of Fifth is an extremely underrated masterpiece! That record and the entire album, Selling England by the Sound (1973) lies in the shadow of Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon from the same year. And some people refer to Pink Floyd as "progressive rock".... bjaaah :D

Phil's evil laugh is from The Message by Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five. I wasn't at this show but I have seen them many times. I'm going in December. Hopefully if everything's okay. There's so much Genesis you haven't heard. There's 3 original members here. There were 5. Phil started as the drummer not the singer. You have so much to check out. Peter Gabriel was the singer. Mike Rutherford plays bass and guitar in the studio. Steve Hackett used to play lead guitar. Tony Banks on piano and keyboard. Chester Thompson is second drummer used to play with Frank Zappa. Chester also toured with Phil on solo tours. Daryl Steurmer on guitar on tour with Genesis and Phil's solo tours and Phil's albums. Genesis with Peter on vocals is phenomenal. Totally progressive Rock. In the genre of YES and Pink Floyd.

This is what I found out about Phil's laugh. The Genesis Songbook, the band and producer Hugh Padgham revealed that the inspiration for Collins' laugh came from rap music pioneer Grandmaster Flash's song "The Message".

Per Wikipedia: Our manager, when he first heard it, thought it was about abortion, the kind of feeling of the, you know, the fetus, if you like, saying to the Mother 'Please give me a chance, can't you feel my heart, don't take away my last chance', all those lyrics are in the song but in fact what it is, is just about a young teenager that's got a mother fixation with a prostitute that he's just happened to have met in passing and he has such a strong feeling for her and doesn't understand why she isn't interested in him.

@davidhohn9106

3 жыл бұрын

That manager was inexcusable.

@helensarkisian7491

3 жыл бұрын

Creepy on both accounts.

@crazydani1202

2 жыл бұрын

I know that's stupid, now let's turn this into politics

@garyarnett1220

2 жыл бұрын

I thought that that idea was dumb too,, until lately really listening to the lyrics, kinda wondering..

@reneefuller5609

2 жыл бұрын

David Given was in love with a prostitute and I Think that is where the idea came from. Not sure. They share their story somehow. I'd Google it but I'm A lazy good for Nothing. David Nivenen wrote his autobiography (s) Very Bravely. Mofo told the truth about himself.

Love them. THIS is why we go to concerts, wow!

@jono.pom-downunder

2 жыл бұрын

Amen 80s 90s stadium, statley Home and arena concerts in the UK WERE the best

LIVE Genesis is SO so good. Great bands can play live and sound BETTER than their studio recordings. Amazing.

This song and performance from Phil Colin's is freaken phenomenal, and so heartbreaking

Genesis had talent in spades the band was started by Peter Gabriel, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks when they were at Charterhouse School Phill and Steve Hacket joined and the band had a very big following. The PG left and Phill stepped up to do the vocals. Hacket left and the other three moved out of prog rock and enjoyed world beating success.

GENESIS were so amazing!! Saw them in Montreal, Canada, in 1974 when Peter Gabriel was their lead singer & Phil was their drummer. The concert tour was for their album "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway". Love your channel & reactions!

Concerts back in the day in the 60s 70s and 80s were astronomical as far as the size of audience. People loved the music because it was so good. What they got out there nowadays they don’t even feel the stadiums like they used to.

Dang I just got chills on that long high note man he can sing & I just felt that one

I had completely forgotten about this song! Thanks for bringing it back!

@teclo1057

3 жыл бұрын

so had Phil, he messed the first line up

@kimmi6151

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, totally forgot. That face though 😂

@shanaazabrahams1319

2 жыл бұрын

How could you!?

Saw them live once in 1987. Never seen that live version and loved it. There’s many more great Genesis tracks as well as more Phil Collins solo tracks. Abacab, Me And Sarah Jane, Silver Rainbow, Land Of Confusion, Turn It On Again. So so many.

I saw them in Nashville TN I. 1978. They had us mesmerized. Best concert ever.

Genesis is so good live! I prefer their live performances over the studio. My favorite is Home by the Sea/Second Home by the Sea - kzread.info/dash/bejne/f4OWm7ebpZvMY7g.html It’s long, but definitely worth the listen.

My then boyfriend, now husband saw Genesis live at Camp Randall stadium in 1992. Life changing!

Phil Collins first became famous as the drummer of Genisis back when Peter Gabriel (another GREAT artist) was the lead singer. Phil Collins is an amazing drummer. One of the beast in the experimental rock genre.

Phil Collins &Philip Bailey from Earth Wind and Fire … easy lover !

Probably already mentioned: - Pianist: Tony Banks - Bassist: Michael Rutherford. If you want to hear a great Genesis song with Tony Banks' solo in the beginning, watch the original "Firth of Fifth". This is from their early years when Phil was the drummer and Peter Gabriel was the lead vocalist.

I've been pulling this exact song and show a lot lately. Its a textbook example on how to start slow and build to ballistic levels of energy. What must it be like to play at this level in front of so many fans? Wicked good performance! Legendary! What a show!! Awesome to see another reactor covering it! Great reaction!

This song is about a young man obsessed with a prostitute who is not interested in him. He has an Oedipal fixation on her, and insists on calling her "Mama." It is based on a book Phil Collins read called The Moon's A Balloon, by David Niven. In the book, a young man falls in love with an older prostitute who does not return his affections.

I love that you fell for Phill solo or with Genesis..makes me smile and sooo proud of our music..you react to them I will be here..there are more of them you will love evan more then this

Hello Bro, I’m Peter from Germany. I’m a big Phil Collins and Genesis fan. I watched Phil Collins and Genesis documentary over 10 years ago. Phil Collins himself said it was a joke he made with his daughter. He wanted to startle her with the haha. And as reminder he took it with Mama. You have to know that Phil Collins is a very funny and personable person. One of the nicest in the music scene. I‘ve seen Phil Collins four times and Genesis twice in concert. They are absolutely insane live. Best regards Peter‘s brother from Leverkusen in Germany.

Piano: Tony Banks; Guitar: Mike Rutherford; Drums: Phil Collins; Lead voice: Peter Gabriel This was the lineup of Genesis, before Gabriel left and Phil became the lead singer.

Glad someone reacted to this awesome song.

Genesis en este festival estuvieron geniales, la voz de Phil todavía sonaba potente en ése momento. En mí humilde opinión creo que este fue una de las mejores interpretaciones de Mama en directo después de "Invisible touch tour en el estadio Wembley en 1987. Esas nubes que oscurecía el escenario y el viento que soplaba fuerte le daba una atmósfera lúgubre e impresionante a la canción. Knebworth 90 fue algo épico e irrepetible, un festival que nunca más se volvió a repetir. Vi este festival en 1991 cuando era un niño y me quedo grabado en mí retina este concierto. Saludos desde Argentina.👋

'You taunt you tease me mama' the record version has a 4th verse and its ending is a brutal fade out. Best side one of an album ever. I was only 7 when Genesis epynomous came out.

He’s amazing… I also love Take Me Home by him

@N_Richd1

2 жыл бұрын

Bone Thugs n Harmony likes that song too!

Genesis been around since 67. Phil Collins was drummer not lead singer back then. Peter Gabriel was the lead singer at that time Phil Collins didn't take over as lead singer until 76. Such a deep history I love this man Phil Collins but Peter Gabriel got some chops too and both of them have influenced music like few others.

I have loved Genesis and Phil since the 80's. They were my jam in my teenage years and have been ever since. Most recently I was fortunate to see Genesis twice in a week during their Last Domino tour.

"Against all Odds" is a must listen

The Drummer is Chester Thomson. He toured with both Genesis and Phil Collins solo.

From this same show you should react to "Turn it on again" where in addition to Genesis, the members of Phil's solo band also join in, making it one of the best ever performances of that song.

Oh my gosh! The sexiest, most awesome song ever! You didn't do the 1987 Wembley one, but honestly after your reaction to this one, you might not have been able to handle it. Phil can give me goosebumps when he does that yell. The laugh is just creepy in such a good way.

@darealadogg

3 жыл бұрын

I told u I had it coming for u thanks for being patient with me

@darealadogg

3 жыл бұрын

Even tho u stayed on my tail lol

@francesmcdonald5107

3 жыл бұрын

@@darealadogg It was worth it though? Everybody always thinks about older Phil ( love songs, Tarzan,ect.) Which I love, but Rockin, yelling Phil is what made his concerts sellouts every time.

@lorettapierce8430

3 жыл бұрын

@@darealadogg here's another 1 on your tail Brian Justin Crum AGT singing CREEP ,please you will be blown away

@francesmcdonald5107

3 жыл бұрын

@@darealadogg Btw if anyone sang this song about their actual mom I would be sufficiently grossed out. You need a Patreon!

This song is about a young man obsessed with a prostitute who is not interested in him. He has an Oedipal fixation on her, and insists on calling her "Mama. Also see his Official Video Mama, might make more sense

I wasn’t there, but I saw Genesis touring for the album with this song. The Mama Tour, 1983. Normal, Illinois

@tomekstrand1988

3 жыл бұрын

I saw same tour, in Peoria.

As i saw Genesis live, it was in Germany, Mannheim, Open Air, i think there were about 60000 to 70000 people. Was the biggest event there ever. Called Maimarkt Gelände. Only one other band reached that number of visitors there, that was Guns and Roses.

This show was part of the Knebworth festival in England in 1990. Lots of acts including Pink Floyd, Robert plant with Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton and many others. That evil laugh was inspired by Grandmaster Flash, by the way.

Saw them in 1986 in Raleigh, NC. They were amazing! Just won tickets to their Last Domino tour in Charlotte on Nov. 20, 2021. Praying that Covid doesn’t cancel it. I can hardly wait. I fear that it will be truly the last time they tour

Check Genesis “Man on the Corner” - one of his best vocals

@brianjones5241

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you Ranco Law! Can’t believe I forgot to put it on my list. Mr. Dogg if you would please? Phenomenal song spotlighting the homeless.

Knebworth is an awesome venue, capacity of around 120,000. That's where I saw a sell out Queen concert in 1986, no other concert before or since compared to Queen!

One of my faves by Genesis, and I have many.

Silver Clefs Awards 1990, Knebworth, England. Tony is the master of the keys and the soul of Genesis.

Tony Banks on keyboards and Mike Rutherford on Guitar

There’s a lot of people because Genesis and/or Phil Collins rocks! He’s one of my favorite singer’s/musicians! ❤️

Genesis, in the studio, is made up of Phil Collins on drums and vocals, Tony Banks on keyboards, and Mike Rutherford on guitar, bass, and bass pedals. When they play live, they add Chester Thompson on drums, and Darryl Struemer on guitar and bass (he and Rutherford trade off depending on the song), so they can pull the music off live. Sadly, Genesis did their farewell tour about a year ago, due to Phil Collins’ declining health (he performed the whole show sitting in a chair). Phil’s son actually played drums for him on their last tour.

Interesting fun fact …. In the Most vie Hook with Robin Williams , Phil Collins plays the inspector cop . After the children are kidnapped by Captain Hook

I was there, jk, i wish. Ugh i never got the chance to see him in concert but omg this dong is phenomenal and i would've died to see him perform this song, freaken genius Phil collins

I saw them on this tour. FANTASTIC

Now hopefully you will understand why the 80’s produce most of the best music .

Agree with all reactions. He still sounds great though he has health issues. We watched him in concert a couple years ago. His son was playing the drums. He had a bad back surgery so he sat but still he has his awesome voice.

Billy idol. Rebel yell. Is a must. Also Grandfunk Railroad. These songs will blow your mind. Inside looking out .......

Genesis brilliant band I have all there albums and all Phil's of course ❤❤

It's not a piano. They are keyboards and synthesizers and the man in charge of them is Tony Banks. The tall bearded guy who is playing the guitar is Mike Rutherford (who also has his own band, called Mike & the Mechanics).

Me again loving Phil anywhere i can find him. Try home by the sea. 😁

This is actually a Phil Collins concert where he is performing a Genesis song. He brought out Genesis members Tony Banks (piano) and Mike Rutherford (guitar) to perform it with him. Yes, that is part of the song. A lot of people thought it was a song about abortion, but Phil later explained it was about a teenager who develops a mother-like fixation with a prostitute.

Guitarist is Mike Rutherford he been in genesis since the beginning and done his own this called Mike and the mechanics check out living years it’s a classic

Love how you ask if anyone there live. Noticed you also like SRV. I saw him live in '85 Front row, center stage. More than once. Any questions?💃🎸🎶🎵🥁

My brother and I were raised on Genesis. They are the ultimates!

Tony Banks is the Boss as far as Genesis goes. He is the one most responsible for their sound.

As a teenager this was the song I would blast in my room when I was having a bad day. I think I was hoping someone would knock on the door and tell me to turn it down so I could argue with them. No one ever did, not with this song anyway. I wonder if they just knew that I was brooding and better undisturbed.

2009 LIVE PERFORMANCE of " In The Air Tonight " is just PHENOMENAL ❤❤ PLEASE REACT TO IT😊😊😊 you will be happy with phil collins live performance❤

The best perfomer ever. ❤️😍

Love Genesis have always thought they were fabulous darling 💃

Also saw them perform this live...love this one and "Home by the Sea"

The Phil era of Genesis were still good live. Chester Thompson on drums while Phil is up front. Phil turned out to be a good front man.

@megandavies8590

3 жыл бұрын

Love Chester , he is amazing.

Totally different effect when they played this inside (or non-daylight) where the lighting could have its true impact. And yes, Tony Banks is a fantastic keys man. Every single musician on that stage is totally legit.

just a note-Phil got the Ha ha part from a GrandMaster Flash rap song.

A great Genesis song, the lyrics and sound are great. Definitely one of the best of their's

Your face when Phil said: Ha ha ahhhhhh!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Try the live version of this song from 1984. Phil had way more power in his voice back than

this performance was from band aid Phil Collins played live at Wembley then took a Concorde to play at u.s.a for africa in America they didn't think it could be done but he managed it !!

Saw them on their Mama tour in 1983 at Madison Square Garden, mesmerizing sums it up! Then many times after that first concert, always spot on... This looks like it may have been at the Live Aid Concert in 1985, was at that too...

@davidbull7210

2 жыл бұрын

It's 1990. Clothes, hairstyles all wrong for 1985

In many Spanish speaking areas Mama is a term of endearment

This is Glastonbury. You can guarantee it rains every single Glastonbury But nobody complains. All part of it

This is the era when music was amazing.

Other great songs by Phil Collins, or Genesis...Another day in paradise, Let it rain down on me, Against the odds, many more!

Da Real. The laugh was actually inspired by “The Message” by Grand Master Flash. That’s where Phil rips it from.

@billyshears4216

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zp-ex7mAgZSdZco.html. The laugh comes in for the 1st time at the 1:28 mark.

From Spain again...I would like to listen with you, near to you to Phill ^_^

Yeah, the story Phil gave about "HaHaHaaaa" was that he heard Grandmaster Flash use that line in a song, and Phil was inspired by it and decided to just try it out and do it the best way he could, of course he ad lib and added the howl at the end. And the group liked it and kept it in the recording. 😉

Mama ….. man this song reminds me of cruisey around with my friends singing MAMA …I was just finishing High School (you made me laugh not even born yet)love Phil & the band Genesis….. So happy you reacting to all our music, the best always , man not like today’s music…..

"Tonight tonight Tonight" "Land of confusion" and "Another day in Paradise".All brilliant ,you just need to fall down the rabbit hole.You won`t regret it.

His music always took me away like mezmorizes me live it man🧡🧡🧡✌️😎✌️

YES! 💕 Always excellent! 💯🎶💓

He looks like he works in an office but he's killing it, love this song

God that guitar solo behind Phil collins is so damn orgasmic bro

Was in my twenties when my moma passed away. This song meant a lot to me