Great content, Professor. I was a kid in the 80's in my native Panama City, Panama, so it's the soundtrack of my life and Phil Collins was a major part of it. It's amazing how you're able to captivate an audience by talking about an artist and not beig able to play a single note from any of his songs. Remarkable, thanks for the video! Keep 'em comin'!
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I actually left it out on purpose as an example of how incredible and prolific he is. He's written so many great songs and hits that you can't really process it all in 11 minutes, Thanks for watching!
@@ProfessorofRock Besides songs and hits in the 1980s, he also helped produce a lot of other albums as well, including 2 Eric Clapton albums, one Philip Bailey album, and one Frida (from ABBA) album. It's hard to imagine how he had so much creativity and energy...
And may I add... Phil is "The Only Artist! ...In Music History" ...to perform in a "Live Concert" ( Live Aid ) in Two diffrent cities ...on Two diffrent Continents... The Very Same Day!! (Thanks to The SSC Concorde). Dropping The Mic....
I bet our family lives are really close to being the same. I'd be really surprised if they were different. Amazing artist & my all time favorite. I'm 59 as of June, may I ask how old you are? My wife just doesn't get it when it comes to Phil lol
As a teenager growing up in the 80's, I loved Phil and Genesis. It always irritated me that he was maligned by his peers. Time has been kinder to his material than to their's.
Helzapoppin promise I’m not trolling, massive Genesis and Phil Collins’ fan, love Peter Gabriel, and I know that it’s completely subjective....but IMO No Jacket Required is the most overrated album ever to win a Grammy for best album. I know it’s just, like my opinion man - but Sussudio and Don’t lose that number are really boring.
Phil Collins has been my hero since i was 6 years old! I'm 44 now. He's the reason I started to play the drums. Genesis has always been my favorite band. I wish Phil the best! I'm so thankful for all the great music that he wrote! Him by himself and with Mike and Tony!
I’ve been a huge fan of Phil Collins and Genesis since 1980. In the late 80’s, I went on a search to find as many Genesis albums as I could from the Peter Gabriel era. That was not at all easy for a kid in Nebraska in those days, but I was lucky to get my hands on several including a few that were only released in the UK! Thank you for this tribute to one of my all-time favs and for highlighting what an amazing talent Phil has been in so many avenues for so many years!
Bravo!!!! He doesn't get the credit he deserves. Outstanding songwriter, singer and drummer. Also, he's one of the best an constructing melodies. A class act.
Phil is one of the most amazing artist to ever do it. Definitely on top on my top artists list. He has been such an influence in my upbringing and really his music helped me build character each time I listen to it over the years. It's truly amazing material that everyone should give a listen to.
Yeah great cover. I saw him perform it live during his 2004 Farewell tour. Btw, Cyndi must be a fan of Phil too cuz she called into the A&E live tv concert, that he did many yrs back, & requested a song from him.
Genesis wrote some of the most downright beautiful and well constructed pieces during the 70s and even the 80s, I always considered them a "musician's band" both because every member were fantastically talented multi instrumentalists, and I find that musicians of all stripes have a lot of love for Phil and Genesis. Heathaze off of Duke may be the greatest songs ever written and the stretch of Genesis albums from "Nursery Cryme" through to "Abacab" are some of my favorite music ever in any genre or by any artist period. I personally like Peter Gabriel's version of Genesis a bit more for the story based theatrics and his ridiculously charismatic stage presence but Phil created a musical empire. A more appropriate way to end a video about Genesis and Phil Collins might be 30 chords and the truth LOL
I got really tired of the talentless punks shitting on prog bands, myself. Never been a fan of the asshole attitude in music as a replacement for talent.
I love Phil Collins and all of his songs. It marked my childhood and adolescence living in Brazil, precisely in Rio de Janeiro. His songs are forever eternalized in the history of this planet Earth and of all humanity. Phil is forever.
john angeloni I’m excited about my fav band reuniting...and a bit tentative too! I hope for the best! I was just saying the other week that I’m glad Genesis quit while they were still ahead and didn’t degrade their legacy. The next day they announced this tour. lolol so we’ll see! I have hope!
Phil Collins and Genesis-the soundtracks of my life. Saw Phil in concert during the Serious Hits tour in 1990. The guy was an energizer bunny! Fantastic. He is truly one of a kind. Drumming god, singer extraordinaire, writing phenom. The talent is crazy. The Genesis 1986 Wembley concert is off the charts! That group is gifted beyond any other group. The finale Turn it on Again is a master class in performance. I don’t know where Phil got the energy to perform nonstop for years at such a high level. Thank you for doing this tribute. When you see all the consecutive song hits over 10 years, it’s mind blowing. Phil was great in Miami Vice and his music was used a lot in that show. The 80s were great times! Best times for music. We will never see great music again.
I discovered Professor of Rock the other day with a video extolling the forgotten classic Level 42’s Something About You. Now he drops a video about my hero Phil Collins. I’m right at home here. I might also add to the accolades that Phil is responsible for making gated reverb a staple of the 80s music diet. He deserves not just a spot in the Rock hall of fame, he should be knighted for his contribution to the arts and British culture.
I thought the gated reverb snare sound happened by accident during a solo Peter Gabriel recording session. A snare was stuck while the control booth mic was on etc...
@@escaton74 I think all four have a claim on it. Peter was the one who suggested the sound and Phil says he was the one who played it so there is that. I don't know if the Intruder song was noticed at the time but when it came to doing 'In the air tonight' people sat up and paid attention and a drum sound unlike any other was born.
Another music giant. I grew up with his music, and I've always loved his embracing and mixing up different genres. I can still remember seeing by chance the video of In The Air Tonight on TV and being mindblown, even having already heard a bit of Genesis before that. It also baffles me to see the amount of talent and quality there was on mainstream charts back then compared to now :(
Mama...it came out about the time my Mom and I were feeling distant, it helped me reevaluate my own relationship and it helped me realize that my mom was the love of my life...all those hits have deep memories attached, and the song "let it rain" has a deep relational place in some very significant memories. Phil, with and without Genesis, is a personal icon who has touched my life. Thank you Uncle Phil.
Great video. Ive been a fan of Genesis and Phil's music for years. I've had my fair share of teasing and jibes from fellow musician's over the years as he criminally gets seen as a bit of a joke here in the UK. Sad but often true. But as you so rightly say in this video the guy was prolific. Listen to those early Genesis records, his drumming is virtuosic and frankly stunning. His voice on Invisible Touch is possibly the most muscular and powerful of all the Genesis records. his solo albums Face Value in particular, is brilliant in its breadth of styles and experimentation. I still listen to that record and hear new things. Time Phil and his band mates were recognised with respect for great musicianship and songwriting. Genesis were truly progressive rock. Each album a leap forward from the last. Thanks for making this video! x Matt
Totally spot on. Phil Collins is one of the most diverse and creative artist there has ever been. But people only hear “one more night” and “Groovy kind of love” His first album is stunning with many styles of music. If anyone gives me grief for being a Phil Collins fan then I assume they are ignorant twat. It is ok if they say they are not keen on his music or voice as tastes differ, but to say he is rubbish is just plan stupid.
"Hey Mike, we're getting the band back together" Phil is like pop/rock ninja - it's only when you look back at the numbers you think.. WOW. otherwise, he was just there... In the background of our life so much you never really appreciated he was there.
Into deep,,hold on my heart and home by the sea is nostalgic songs from my childhood days...that is why i like phil..his soft voices has a relax feelings when you hear.. he is.my idol since 1988..
All of my Life, brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it. I'm a musician and the words accurately describe the effects of such a life, my own life, had on my children. So sad.
All of the songs are my favorite my friend.... I am from south America and I will tell you he didn't have idea how many fans he have down there and I am telling you the whole shout America. On top my father was a music collector and his music is a direct connection with him who pass the way in 2012. Thanks for your videos, are fantastic
Don't forget one of my all-time favorites, No Reply At All! I'm not sure why that song didn't chart better. Phil Collins is a talent that you only see once every 3 or 4 decades. Great tribute Professor!!!
So many great Genesis tracks from that early three man era, including a number that weren't even put on the studio albums. You Might Recall is one of my favorites.
I can't even pick a top ten because there are too many great songs that are #1 for me. I listened and appreciated his music growing up on the radio & buying his music. I do find that the older I get the more I hang on every word he sings. THE BEST MUSICIAN - hands down!!!!!
This video is everything. I mean, Phil managed to run a worldwide famous band and solo career AT THE SAME TIME. And hitting the charts over and over again. He went from really complex progressive rock songs to deep beautiful ballads, drumming, singing, playing piano, producing. Touring all over the world constantly. And never acquiring that rockstar figure but the complete opposite. He clearly doesn't get the recognition he deserves. But, from a Chilean 27 years old fan (look where his music has reach to) who have been listening him and Genesis since first memories, Phil is one of the greatest of all time. The soundtrack of my life.
Just saw Phil last September in Atlanta, thank you for this tribute video. I can't imagine my childhood without his all his meaningful songs. Truly the greatest.
Man, you're surely a brother of mine! I'm 24 and i started to become Phil Collins' fans from 7. I put a deep of respect to him, he's all i look up to. He triggers me to work ambitiously and do it with some extra energy. I love him that much, thank you for reminding these people that there's a legend like Phil
Even though I love his hit songs, possibly my favorite song by (only) him is "I Missed Again". I don't know what is about but it just makes me so happy to hear. My favorite song of Phil regardless of it being a solo song or not is Easy Lover, it's another song that just makes you so happy to hear.
Agreed.He somehow gets lost in the sauce, or should I say Aqua Net and Spandex of the decade. He was to the Eighties what the Bee Gees were to the late 70's. Midas touch not Invisible Touch lol
Phil is one of my biggest influences and inspirations, to this day! I cannot imagine my life or music without Phil Collins. Just a lifelong source of musical inspiration. Genesis is my favorite band - especially the 1976-83 Phil era (although I love Peter Gabriel too). I like the early 80s when Phil and Genesis were blending a pop/RnB thing with their very unique art rock. Duke is chock full of beauty!
Phil is not only from my childhood, but my entire life, from first love, heartbreak, to wedding, birth of children, divorce, betrayal and death. He spans all for Everyone! God bless Phil, and I thank him with all my heart.
Phil Collins was so underrated. This man was so talented. I love so many of his songs. "No Jacket Required" was so Huge. This man was a hit making machine in the 80's and early 90's. You are right Professor, how many artists could go back and forth from his band and a solo career and be so successful?
I used to have Phil Collins and some Genesis on cassette tape in the 80's, and then CD in the 90's. "No jacket required" was the first Phil Collins I ever bought (on cassette). I used to lip sync to his songs. I remember going to high school dances where they played Phil Collins. So many memories. Thank you.
Growing up un the 70's and 80s I took him for granted because he was always pumping out great songs on the radio. It's only in the last 10yrs that I listened to his entire works that I really appreciate having his songs as the soundtrack of my younger years. They bring back memories of happy times. The guy truely is a genius.
Agreed in my house his name was "Phil bloody Collins" because he was everywhere. Phil bloody Collins again. Now I'm 43 I've revisited his work and think hes awesome.
Shame there is only a like button. I would like to leave you a love button. Phil Collins is the most amazing talent. His solo work and Genesis work are the sound track to my life. Thanks for telling people about this very special man.
If there was ever someone who deserves a lifetime achievement award it would be Phil Collins for sure. Out of this entire body of work, the one song that was a total gut punch for me was, don't let him steal your heart away
GREW UP LISTENING TO GENESIS AND PHIL COLLINS BACK IN THE 70S LOVED THEM THEN LOVE THEM MORE NOW MY SON LOVE PHIL COLLINS WE SAW PHIL IN MSG IN 2019 I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER IT
Great song. You guys should also listen to the album that it’s from - “Chinese Wall”. Lots of catchy original songs on there (some are just as fast paced as Easy Lover) & Phil played drums & sang b/g vocals on the whole album.
They had a scripted, discipline video all set up for Easy Lover, but they made so many mistakes that were so memorable along the that the "Oops Loop" that was supposed to be released turned out to be the actual video itself. Too much fun to make, and too much talent in the room. That's what happens.
I've been a fan of Genesis (incl. solo careers) since No Son Of Mine was released in the autumn of 1991. That was the first single from the We Can't Dance album. The amount of great music those guys did with the band and solo is so incredible; it seems there is always a song or an album for every mood and every phase in your life. This musical legacy will be part of my life until the day I die. Thank you, Professor, for this portrait of the legendary Phil Collins, who often get so unfairly treated.
I’ve been a devoted fan since 1974. I think his book was forgotten to be discussed. Wow ! Was that great! He turns whatever he touches into gold ! I can’t even pick one song.......there’s just too many !! When Phil took over the singing duties , I loved the band even more because his voice does justice to ALL the songs from the Gabriel era. I love Gabriel. He is a wonderful writer but his singing isn’t anything near the beauty and strength of Phil’s. All of his kids are super talented too ,!! Hs such a cutie, I wish I knew him !!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m so glad you did an episode on him. I was actually thinking the other day about how truly under appreciated he is. I still love many of his songs to this day.
Great job, Professor. One of your very best. You can feel the love and respect. I was lucky enough to see the Genesis concert in Baltimore at the Lyric in 1976. I loved love loved them. But who knew this talented drummer/singer would go on to write songs like that? Songs that would link to so many memories, over decades of our lives.
Phil Collins . Yeh man . I wish you could get an interview of him. Too bad Phil is touring. But the good news is Genesis with the three legends will be doing a reunion tour in late July. Hats off to him man.
I had the wonderful pleasure to see him play in Tampa, Fl few years ago. It was an amazing concert and so glad i went to see him. I truly enjoy his music... One of my favorite songs would be throwing it all the way, on top of my head.
Phil is a genius ! A multi talented legend in history of music. ! I’m truly grateful that he became part of my youth’s golden memories during the 80’s n 90’s music. Sone of my fave are “ two hearts”, “throw it all away”, “ one more night”, “in the air tonite” n many more ! Thamks much for sharing phil”s incomparable work . Greetingz from Indonesia. !🌸👍👍👍👏🏽👏🏽
Thanks a million for this dedication to the greatest musicians of our times, I always wondered why people don't recognize his work the way he deserves. My heart goes out to the genius who gave so many wonderful songs..!
I totally loved this review on Phil Collins career, it's one if not my favorite artists of all time, you've said it all about him, such a terrific performer, i know it's modern but the soundtrack from Tarzan it's one of a kind and even considering he played most of the instruments and arrange most of the music, Face Value is priceless with every song in it, We Can't Dance by Genesis is a masterpiece without having to gave any dis respect to the other albums before it, his collaboration with Philip Bailey from Earth, Wind and Fire in Easy Lover is a must for all music lovers out there, anyway thank you, thank you for giving us such a remarkable notes on Phil's career, apreciate the Spotify's playlist and everything in it, keep it up!!
Frida "Something Going On", Howard Jones "No One Is To Blame", Brand X, sessions/production work for Robert Plant, Al Di Meola, Tears For Fears, John Martyn, Gabriel, Hackett, Ant Phillips, Brian Eno and on and on and on and on...He is one of the greats for sure!
Groovy kind of love was my wedding song. Even though we are no longer together I still have an emotional connection with the song. His music has always had me in tears. I might not listen to that particular song as much as I used to, he has a taken a large amount of space on my mixtape of my life.
Listening to the cassette my mom had of Face Value and the Genesis album Genesis were the reasons when I got further along in grade school, I signed up for concert band and took drums through my later years in grade school and kept up with percussion in junior high. Phil Collins is and was an absolute master of the skins. All the intricacies of his work with Genesis and his solo hits- the man is a true gift musically speaking. Not that he'd ever see this, but thanks for all the music and the inspiration to learn an instrument, Mr Collins.
"........from a guy that looked more like your Uncle Charlie than a pop idol......" - that cracked me up but it's true! He may not look like a pop idol but, oh man! is he talented!!!!
Best Phil Collins memory.... My neighbor gave me driving lessons when I was 13yrs old, back in Detroit. He loved Phil Collins and would play Sussudio each time I got behind the wheel (DM reference totally accidental). That song and Jeffrey Osborne's Woo Woo Woo. Thanks Professor
Both Genesis and his solo work is awesome songs like that's all , land of confusion, into deep, one more night, don't care no more, man in a corner, in the air to night, easy lover and so many more how can just pick one song when Phil Collins and genesis music was apart of the soundtrack of my life.
I was born in 81 and Phil Collins is the singer of so many songs that were constantly playing in the background of my childhood to the point where when I was a kid I was like “if I hear cant hurry live or groovy kind of love again imma cry” lol
Love the Spotify playlist. You should do this for EVERY video you do. I'm at the tail end of Gen X, and I grew up with Phil Collins always on the radio. Thanks for reminding me just how great and prolific he was.
@Thomas Scott I'm betting you've never really put on a great pair of headphones and listened to some of of Phil's great songs I mentioned with an open mind. If you did you wouldn't be able to stop your toe from tapping or the joy in your heart. Give it a shot.
Thomas Scott Anytime I hear someone say “corporate rock” or “they sold out” because they dared to write a hit song that appeals to the masses... it just screams “Music Snob” to me. And just because a song or album is popular, that doesn’t make it bad.
A friend of mine passed last weekend. I run the kareoke at the bar we work at on Saturdays. Sang against all odds for her because of it beautiful sound. And though we were never lovers, the emotion perfectly described what I was feeling
I was lucky enough to watch Phil perform twice in Australia last year. Front row center. I grew up listening to Phil as an 80s kid and have continued to enjoy his music throughout the years. Thank you for this video 🤠
Seen phil live in 2017 at 2 shows one in London and the other in Glasgow Scotland he was amazing I’m only 33 and absolutely love phil a lot of the songs came out way before I was even born and I think that speaks volumes as he’s still known today all over the world with all the hits he has had . I just got tickets for his new genesis reunion tour at the end of 2020 and I can’t wait for that also . Absolutely love the respect you showed in this video as he seems to get a lot of hate for a reason I have no idea why but long live the legend that is phil collins
I've been a huge fan of Phil's since I was 11 years old. I feel like he and his music have been with me throughout my entire life. My husband proposed to me after the But Seriously concert that he waited overnight in line on the street to get tickets for (before there was on online, lol!) I rocked my babies to sleep humming his songs, they got my through my husband's battle with Pancreatic cancer which eventually led to his death in 2008. At Phil's latest return to the stage my daughters, both young adults now, got us all tickets to go see him in Boston in 2018. After seeing Phil solo and with Genesis 9 times, I sat between my girls and relished every moment of his performance as he sat in a chair for all but one song. It was incredible, my eyes were filled with tears and my heart was full. Thank you, kind sir, for showing Phil some love and giving him the respect he so richly deserves.
I know by heart every song from No Jacket Required and ... But Seriously!!!!! I sing Mama out loud everytime i hear it... Phill is great... in 2018 i went with my wife to Mexico just to see him in concert... He still is the best
I absolutely love soooo many Collins songs, but Something Happened on the Way to Heaven gets me rocking out everytime I hear it! I was lucky enough to see him in Charlotte NC last year on the 'I'm Not Dead Yet' tour. Absolutely great show!
Love and Respect. You nailed it. Phil Collins is always "substance above style". 100 yrs from now they will still be playing Genesis and probably Phil's ballads.
Great content, Professor. I was a kid in the 80's in my native Panama City, Panama, so it's the soundtrack of my life and Phil Collins was a major part of it. It's amazing how you're able to captivate an audience by talking about an artist and not beig able to play a single note from any of his songs. Remarkable, thanks for the video! Keep 'em comin'!
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Gasp! Did you forget to mention his duet with Philip Bailey?!?! Easy Lover is an awesome song
I actually left it out on purpose as an example of how incredible and prolific he is. He's written so many great songs and hits that you can't really process it all in 11 minutes, Thanks for watching!
..and Live Aid
@@ProfessorofRock Besides songs and hits in the 1980s, he also helped produce a lot of other albums as well, including 2 Eric Clapton albums, one Philip Bailey album, and one Frida (from ABBA) album. It's hard to imagine how he had so much creativity and energy...
Two time Golden Globes winner, as well. Rarely mentioned.
@@darganx ...and his Big Band Album
And may I add... Phil is "The Only Artist! ...In Music History" ...to perform in a "Live Concert" ( Live Aid ) in Two diffrent cities ...on Two diffrent Continents... The Very Same Day!! (Thanks to The SSC Concorde). Dropping The Mic....
.... but he bombed on playing the drums for the Led Zeppelin set.
Phil is the most underrated "overrated" musician EVER. My number one music idol!
Matt LeDonne yes!!!!! For all the stardom, there sure are a lot of aspects of Phil that are totally overlooked! Nice avatar pic btw
Matt LeDonne well said.
Phil Collins- I don't care anymore- that song alone defines his career
Phil Collins wrote, produced, played on, and sang the soundtrack of my life.
I bet our family lives are really close to being the same. I'd be really surprised if they were different. Amazing artist & my all time favorite. I'm 59 as of June, may I ask how old you are?
My wife just doesn't get it when it comes to Phil lol
As a teenager growing up in the 80's, I loved Phil and Genesis. It always irritated me that he was maligned by his peers. Time has been kinder to his material than to their's.
I was a complete headbanging metalhead in the 80s and even I had a copy of No Jacket Required.
Helzapoppin you were not alone 🙄me too🤘🏼
Helzapoppin promise I’m not trolling, massive Genesis and Phil Collins’ fan, love Peter Gabriel, and I know that it’s completely subjective....but IMO No Jacket Required is the most overrated album ever to win a Grammy for best album. I know it’s just, like my opinion man - but Sussudio and Don’t lose that number are really boring.
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@@sistabarb ?
Respect, love and admiration towards Phil Collins.
I love both Genesis and Phil, but my all time favorite song is Take Me Home. I get so emotional when I hear it.
with Sting and Peter Gabriel's awesome backing vocals.
Goosebumps everytime, my father's favourite song of all time, grew up listening to it and so glad to have done. One of the best songs ever
Take Me Home is such a great song!
Love this song!
Love that song
Phil Collins has been my hero since i was 6 years old! I'm 44 now. He's the reason I started to play the drums.
Genesis has always been my favorite band. I wish Phil the best! I'm so thankful for all the great music that he wrote!
Him by himself and with Mike and Tony!
I’ve been a huge fan of Phil Collins and Genesis since 1980. In the late 80’s, I went on a search to find as many Genesis albums as I could from the Peter Gabriel era. That was not at all easy for a kid in Nebraska in those days, but I was lucky to get my hands on several including a few that were only released in the UK! Thank you for this tribute to one of my all-time favs and for highlighting what an amazing talent Phil has been in so many avenues for so many years!
Bravo!!!! He doesn't get the credit he deserves. Outstanding songwriter, singer and drummer. Also, he's one of the best an constructing melodies. A class act.
9:10 chills with the praise you gave him. Couldn't have said it better thank you for this video!!
Thanks! Phil absolutly deserves the tribute. Fantastic singer, composer, drummer, I've been listening to his beautiful music for 40 years.
Phil is one of the most amazing artist to ever do it. Definitely on top on my top artists list. He has been such an influence in my upbringing and really his music helped me build character each time I listen to it over the years. It's truly amazing material that everyone should give a listen to.
Love his cover of Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors” as well. First heard on a solo greatest hits compilation.
Amazing version, you're right.
It's most amazing live.
Yeah great cover. I saw him perform it live during his 2004 Farewell tour. Btw, Cyndi must be a fan of Phil too cuz she called into the A&E live tv concert, that he did many yrs back, & requested a song from him.
Genesis wrote some of the most downright beautiful and well constructed pieces during the 70s and even the 80s, I always considered them a "musician's band" both because every member were fantastically talented multi instrumentalists, and I find that musicians of all stripes have a lot of love for Phil and Genesis. Heathaze off of Duke may be the greatest songs ever written and the stretch of Genesis albums from "Nursery Cryme" through to "Abacab" are some of my favorite music ever in any genre or by any artist period. I personally like Peter Gabriel's version of Genesis a bit more for the story based theatrics and his ridiculously charismatic stage presence but Phil created a musical empire.
A more appropriate way to end a video about Genesis and Phil Collins might be 30 chords and the truth LOL
Completley agree, and songs like One For The Vine is high up there in Prog heaven, right next to the best Gabriel era Genesis stuff.
I got really tired of the talentless punks shitting on prog bands, myself.
Never been a fan of the asshole attitude in music as a replacement for talent.
One of the best vocalist and one of the best drummers ever I agree with that...
I love Phil Collins and all of his songs.
It marked my childhood and adolescence living in Brazil, precisely in Rio de Janeiro.
His songs are forever eternalized in the history of this planet Earth and of all humanity. Phil is forever.
I love Phil my all-time favorite singer thanks 🇬🇧
One of my favorite Genesis songs that never gets any attention is "Home by the sea". Haunting yet beautiful, it showcases Phil's voice range.
Who’s here after hearing about the Genesis 2020 Reunion Tour “The Last Domino?”
john angeloni I’m excited about my fav band reuniting...and a bit tentative too! I hope for the best! I was just saying the other week that I’m glad Genesis quit while they were still ahead and didn’t degrade their legacy. The next day they announced this tour. lolol so we’ll see! I have hope!
john angeloni I’m so excited !! I can only hope that they come to America, specifically Cleveland Ohio !! I would be one happy woman !!!
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If they end up crossing the pond, I hope they make a stop in Philadelphia......
I didn't know that they would meet again. I have to be in that concert.
Or was it already and I missed it?
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You didn’t miss it. It was delayed.
Phil Collins and Genesis-the soundtracks of my life. Saw Phil in concert during the Serious Hits tour in 1990. The guy was an energizer bunny! Fantastic. He is truly one of a kind. Drumming god, singer extraordinaire, writing phenom. The talent is crazy. The Genesis 1986 Wembley concert is off the charts! That group is gifted beyond any other group. The finale Turn it on Again is a master class in performance. I don’t know where Phil got the energy to perform nonstop for years at such a high level. Thank you for doing this tribute. When you see all the consecutive song hits over 10 years, it’s mind blowing. Phil was great in Miami Vice and his music was used a lot in that show. The 80s were great times! Best times for music. We will never see great music again.
I discovered Professor of Rock the other day with a video extolling the forgotten classic Level 42’s Something About You. Now he drops a video about my hero Phil Collins. I’m right at home here. I might also add to the accolades that Phil is responsible for making gated reverb a staple of the 80s music diet. He deserves not just a spot in the Rock hall of fame, he should be knighted for his contribution to the arts and British culture.
Thank you for your comment. You know your history for sure. Keep coming back, we will keep making videos!
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both Phil and Mark King as rhythm section
I thought the gated reverb snare sound happened by accident during a solo Peter Gabriel recording session. A snare was stuck while the control booth mic was on etc...
@@jackmeoff2376 you're right it's credited to Hugh Padgham and Steve Lillywhite. it happened on "Intruder"
@@escaton74 I think all four have a claim on it. Peter was the one who suggested the sound and Phil says he was the one who played it so there is that. I don't know if the Intruder song was noticed at the time but when it came to doing 'In the air tonight' people sat up and paid attention and a drum sound unlike any other was born.
One of the best progrock drummers 👍 No Jacket.. is an extraordinary album
Another music giant. I grew up with his music, and I've always loved his embracing and mixing up different genres. I can still remember seeing by chance the video of In The Air Tonight on TV and being mindblown, even having already heard a bit of Genesis before that. It also baffles me to see the amount of talent and quality there was on mainstream charts back then compared to now :(
Mama...it came out about the time my Mom and I were feeling distant, it helped me reevaluate my own relationship and it helped me realize that my mom was the love of my life...all those hits have deep memories attached, and the song "let it rain" has a deep relational place in some very significant memories. Phil, with and without Genesis, is a personal icon who has touched my life. Thank you Uncle Phil.
Great video. Ive been a fan of Genesis and Phil's music for years. I've had my fair share of teasing and jibes from fellow musician's over the years as he criminally gets seen as a bit of a joke here in the UK. Sad but often true.
But as you so rightly say in this video the guy was prolific. Listen to those early Genesis records, his drumming is virtuosic and frankly stunning. His voice on Invisible Touch is possibly the most muscular and powerful of all the Genesis records. his solo albums Face Value in particular, is brilliant in its breadth of styles and experimentation. I still listen to that record and hear new things.
Time Phil and his band mates were recognised with respect for great musicianship and songwriting. Genesis were truly progressive rock. Each album a leap forward from the last.
Thanks for making this video! x Matt
Face Value is a classic. One of the greats.
Totally spot on. Phil Collins is one of the most diverse and creative artist there has ever been. But people only hear “one more night” and “Groovy kind of love” His first album is stunning with many styles of music. If anyone gives me grief for being a Phil Collins fan then I assume they are ignorant twat. It is ok if they say they are not keen on his music or voice as tastes differ, but to say he is rubbish is just plan stupid.
Thank you Professor of Rock for reminding me of how incredibly talented and influential Phil Collins is. Long live Collins!
Phil Collins should be given a knighthood already
""Every Day" breaks my heart. Phil wrote it while going through divorce. It's a masterpiece and should have gone to #1
Lionheart Roar I went to the show that he played the day he received the divorce papers. Great show - such a true pro.
I love Everyday. He is so eloquent. Truly a master of his craft.
100% correct
Honestly the whole Both Sides album is gut wrenching, survivors will have you tearing up
"Hey Mike, we're getting the band back together"
Phil is like pop/rock ninja - it's only when you look back at the numbers you think.. WOW. otherwise, he was just there... In the background of our life so much you never really appreciated he was there.
The most underrated artist and drummer. What a voice and damn good performer. Love Phil Collins and I love his song "Can't stop loving you".
Into deep,,hold on my heart and home by the sea is nostalgic songs from my childhood days...that is why i like phil..his soft voices has a relax feelings when you hear.. he is.my idol since 1988..
All of my Life, brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it. I'm a musician and the words accurately describe the effects of such a life, my own life, had on my children. So sad.
All of the songs are my favorite my friend.... I am from south America and I will tell you he didn't have idea how many fans he have down there and I am telling you the whole shout America. On top my father was a music collector and his music is a direct connection with him who pass the way in 2012. Thanks for your videos, are fantastic
Perfectly said, Professor. What an incredible career and contribution to modern music! I will ALWAYS listen to Phil.
Don't forget one of my all-time favorites, No Reply At All! I'm not sure why that song didn't chart better. Phil Collins is a talent that you only see once every 3 or 4 decades. Great tribute Professor!!!
So many great Genesis tracks from that early three man era, including a number that weren't even put on the studio albums. You Might Recall is one of my favorites.
His songs are interwoven with memories from my life. Especially Turn It On Again and Another Day in Paradise.
He is great vocalist, his voice is glass shattering, thank you for feature him.
And some of the best live performances in history. Legend. That is all.
I can't even pick a top ten because there are too many great songs that are #1 for me. I listened and appreciated his music growing up on the radio & buying his music. I do find that the older I get the more I hang on every word he sings. THE BEST MUSICIAN - hands down!!!!!
This video is everything. I mean, Phil managed to run a worldwide famous band and solo career AT THE SAME TIME. And hitting the charts over and over again. He went from really complex progressive rock songs to deep beautiful ballads, drumming, singing, playing piano, producing. Touring all over the world constantly. And never acquiring that rockstar figure but the complete opposite. He clearly doesn't get the recognition he deserves. But, from a Chilean 27 years old fan (look where his music has reach to) who have been listening him and Genesis since first memories, Phil is one of the greatest of all time. The soundtrack of my life.
I have never seen a better concert than Phil Collins at Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Ohio 1994. Absolutely incredible!
Just saw Phil last September in Atlanta, thank you for this tribute video. I can't imagine my childhood without his all his meaningful songs. Truly the greatest.
One of my favorite 5 drummers. One of my favorite genius musicians of all time.
Man, you're surely a brother of mine! I'm 24 and i started to become Phil Collins' fans from 7. I put a deep of respect to him, he's all i look up to. He triggers me to work ambitiously and do it with some extra energy. I love him that much, thank you for reminding these people that there's a legend like Phil
Phil definitely deserves another Grammy for his lifetime achievement!
Even though I love his hit songs, possibly my favorite song by (only) him is "I Missed Again". I don't know what is about but it just makes me so happy to hear. My favorite song of Phil regardless of it being a solo song or not is Easy Lover, it's another song that just makes you so happy to hear.
I’ve been saying this for years. He owned the 80’s.
Agreed.He somehow gets lost in the sauce, or should I say Aqua Net and Spandex of the decade. He was to the Eighties what the Bee Gees were to the late 70's. Midas touch not Invisible Touch lol
One of a kind! What he has accomplished is unmatched by any artist!
Phil is one of my biggest influences and inspirations, to this day! I cannot imagine my life or music without Phil Collins. Just a lifelong source of musical inspiration. Genesis is my favorite band - especially the 1976-83 Phil era (although I love Peter Gabriel too). I like the early 80s when Phil and Genesis were blending a pop/RnB thing with their very unique art rock. Duke is chock full of beauty!
Phil is not only from my childhood, but my entire life, from first love, heartbreak, to wedding, birth of children, divorce, betrayal and death. He spans all for Everyone! God bless Phil, and I thank him with all my heart.
Phil Collins was so underrated. This man was so talented. I love so many of his songs. "No Jacket Required" was so Huge. This man was a hit making machine in the 80's and early 90's. You are right Professor, how many artists could go back and forth from his band and a solo career and be so successful?
I used to have Phil Collins and some Genesis on cassette tape in the 80's, and then CD in the 90's. "No jacket required" was the first Phil Collins I ever bought (on cassette). I used to lip sync to his songs. I remember going to high school dances where they played Phil Collins. So many memories. Thank you.
Growing up un the 70's and 80s I took him for granted because he was always pumping out great songs on the radio. It's only in the last 10yrs that I listened to his entire works that I really appreciate having his songs as the soundtrack of my younger years. They bring back memories of happy times. The guy truely is a genius.
Agreed in my house his name was "Phil bloody Collins" because he was everywhere. Phil bloody Collins again. Now I'm 43 I've revisited his work and think hes awesome.
Shame there is only a like button. I would like to leave you a love button. Phil Collins is the most amazing talent. His solo work and Genesis work are the sound track to my life. Thanks for telling people about this very special man.
I've lost track of how many times I've listened to "Serious Hits Live". Love him...
Same here. Thank you for your comment.
Seriously good live album!
I discovered Phil Collins through his Hits album back in the early 2000s. Loved him ever since.
Thank you for this much deserved tribute to the great Phil Collins.
If there was ever someone who deserves a lifetime achievement award it would be Phil Collins for sure. Out of this entire body of work, the one song that was a total gut punch for me was, don't let him steal your heart away
GREW UP LISTENING TO GENESIS AND PHIL COLLINS BACK IN THE 70S LOVED THEM THEN LOVE THEM MORE NOW MY SON LOVE PHIL COLLINS WE SAW PHIL IN MSG IN 2019 I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER IT
One of my favorites was when he did the one with Phillip Bailey , "Easy Lover"... great hit
In my opinion it's a perfect pop song. Somewhat technical, but still accessible and relatable.
Great song. You guys should also listen to the album that it’s from - “Chinese Wall”. Lots of catchy original songs on there (some are just as fast paced as Easy Lover) & Phil played drums & sang b/g vocals on the whole album.
@@coolcat6303 believe me, very familiar with the whole thing. Anything Phil Collins touches I know front to back.
They had a scripted, discipline video all set up for Easy Lover, but they made so many mistakes that were so memorable along the that the "Oops Loop" that was supposed to be released turned out to be the actual video itself. Too much fun to make, and too much talent in the room. That's what happens.
I've been a fan of Genesis (incl. solo careers) since No Son Of Mine was released in the autumn of 1991. That was the first single from the We Can't Dance album. The amount of great music those guys did with the band and solo is so incredible; it seems there is always a song or an album for every mood and every phase in your life. This musical legacy will be part of my life until the day I die. Thank you, Professor, for this portrait of the legendary Phil Collins, who often get so unfairly treated.
Totally agree! Way under appreciated. Phenomenal drummer and singer.
I’ve been a devoted fan since 1974. I think his book was forgotten to be discussed. Wow ! Was that great! He turns whatever he touches into gold ! I can’t even pick one song.......there’s just too many !! When Phil took over the singing duties , I loved the band even more because his voice does justice to ALL the songs from the Gabriel era. I love Gabriel. He is a wonderful writer but his singing isn’t anything near the beauty and strength of Phil’s. All of his kids are super talented too ,!! Hs such a cutie, I wish I knew him !!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love his songs very much
All hail Phil Collins! Even with all this success and accolades he's still underappreciated. Phil RULES!!!
I’m so glad you did an episode on him. I was actually thinking the other day about how truly under appreciated he is. I still love many of his songs to this day.
Pure, unadulterated TRUTH.
Great job professor! Without a doubt Phil is one of a kind...he's simply brilliant, amazing artist!
Love the song, I don't care anymore. Very powerful. Collins has been my favorite artist for forty years. My kids like to listen to him as well.
Great job, Professor. One of your very best. You can feel the love and respect. I was lucky enough to see the Genesis concert in Baltimore at the Lyric in 1976. I loved love loved them. But who knew this talented drummer/singer would go on to write songs like that? Songs that would link to so many memories, over decades of our lives.
Phil Collins . Yeh man . I wish you could get an interview of him. Too bad Phil is touring. But the good news is Genesis with the three legends will be doing a reunion tour in late July. Hats off to him man.
I had the wonderful pleasure to see him play in Tampa, Fl few years ago. It was an amazing concert and so glad i went to see him.
I truly enjoy his music... One of my favorite songs would be throwing it all the way, on top of my head.
Phil is a genius ! A multi talented legend in history of music. ! I’m truly grateful that he became part of my youth’s golden memories during the 80’s n 90’s music. Sone of my fave are “ two hearts”, “throw it all away”, “ one more night”, “in the air tonite” n many more ! Thamks much for sharing phil”s incomparable work . Greetingz from Indonesia. !🌸👍👍👍👏🏽👏🏽
Thanks a million for this dedication to the greatest musicians of our times, I always wondered why people don't recognize his work the way he deserves. My heart goes out to the genius who gave so many wonderful songs..!
I totally loved this review on Phil Collins career, it's one if not my favorite artists of all time, you've said it all about him, such a terrific performer, i know it's modern but the soundtrack from Tarzan it's one of a kind and even considering he played most of the instruments and arrange most of the music, Face Value is priceless with every song in it, We Can't Dance by Genesis is a masterpiece without having to gave any dis respect to the other albums before it, his collaboration with Philip Bailey from Earth, Wind and Fire in Easy Lover is a must for all music lovers out there, anyway thank you, thank you for giving us such a remarkable notes on Phil's career, apreciate the Spotify's playlist and everything in it, keep it up!!
Tracy Jordan: "I'm going to make you a mixtape. Do you like Phil Collins?"
Jack Donaghy: "I've got two ears and a heart, don't I?"
easily one of the greatest to ever grace the mic and drums. legend
Frida "Something Going On", Howard Jones "No One Is To Blame", Brand X, sessions/production work for Robert Plant, Al Di Meola, Tears For Fears, John Martyn, Gabriel, Hackett, Ant Phillips, Brian Eno and on and on and on and on...He is one of the greats for sure!
Groovy kind of love was my wedding song. Even though we are no longer together I still have an emotional connection with the song. His music has always had me in tears. I might not listen to that particular song as much as I used to, he has a taken a large amount of space on my mixtape of my life.
Listening to the cassette my mom had of Face Value and the Genesis album Genesis were the reasons when I got further along in grade school, I signed up for concert band and took drums through my later years in grade school and kept up with percussion in junior high. Phil Collins is and was an absolute master of the skins. All the intricacies of his work with Genesis and his solo hits- the man is a true gift musically speaking.
Not that he'd ever see this, but thanks for all the music and the inspiration to learn an instrument, Mr Collins.
I forgot to mention! Best story tellers ever! Peace! ❤️
"........from a guy that looked more like your Uncle Charlie than a pop idol......" - that cracked me up but it's true! He may not look like a pop idol but, oh man! is he talented!!!!
He was and still is untouchable. Sir Phil!
Best Phil Collins memory.... My neighbor gave me driving lessons when I was 13yrs old, back in Detroit. He loved Phil Collins and would play Sussudio each time I got behind the wheel (DM reference totally accidental). That song and Jeffrey Osborne's Woo Woo Woo. Thanks Professor
Both Genesis and his solo work is awesome songs like that's all , land of confusion, into deep, one more night, don't care no more, man in a corner, in the air to night, easy lover and so many more how can just pick one song when Phil Collins and genesis music was apart of the soundtrack of my life.
I was born in 81 and Phil Collins is the singer of so many songs that were constantly playing in the background of my childhood to the point where when I was a kid I was like “if I hear cant hurry live or groovy kind of love again imma cry” lol
Love the Spotify playlist. You should do this for EVERY video you do.
I'm at the tail end of Gen X, and I grew up with Phil Collins always on the radio. Thanks for reminding me just how great and prolific he was.
We will start including Spotify playlists with every video! Thank you for your support and comment!
It was a fan suggestion. ME!
@Thomas Scott I'm betting you've never really put on a great pair of headphones and listened to some of of Phil's great songs I mentioned with an open mind. If you did you wouldn't be able to stop your toe from tapping or the joy in your heart. Give it a shot.
Thomas Scott how so? I don’t see it so I’m just kindly curious how you got there.
Thomas Scott Anytime I hear someone say “corporate rock” or “they sold out” because they dared to write a hit song that appeals to the masses... it just screams “Music Snob” to me. And just because a song or album is popular, that doesn’t make it bad.
A friend of mine passed last weekend. I run the kareoke at the bar we work at on Saturdays. Sang against all odds for her because of it beautiful sound. And though we were never lovers, the emotion perfectly described what I was feeling
I was lucky enough to watch Phil perform twice in Australia last year. Front row center. I grew up listening to Phil as an 80s kid and have continued to enjoy his music throughout the years. Thank you for this video 🤠
I really love that song "Mama" by Genesis. Wish it was recognized here.
Whenever I take a trip back to my home state & city.
I go rent a car and while driving in I play *"Take me home"* ....Ahhhh memories of the 80's
Seen phil live in 2017 at 2 shows one in London and the other in Glasgow Scotland he was amazing I’m only 33 and absolutely love phil a lot of the songs came out way before I was even born and I think that speaks volumes as he’s still known today all over the world with all the hits he has had . I just got tickets for his new genesis reunion tour at the end of 2020 and I can’t wait for that also . Absolutely love the respect you showed in this video as he seems to get a lot of hate for a reason I have no idea why but long live the legend that is phil collins
I've been a huge fan of Phil's since I was 11 years old. I feel like he and his music have been with me throughout my entire life. My husband proposed to me after the But Seriously concert that he waited overnight in line on the street to get tickets for (before there was on online, lol!) I rocked my babies to sleep humming his songs, they got my through my husband's battle with Pancreatic cancer which eventually led to his death in 2008. At Phil's latest return to the stage my daughters, both young adults now, got us all tickets to go see him in Boston in 2018. After seeing Phil solo and with Genesis 9 times, I sat between my girls and relished every moment of his performance as he sat in a chair for all but one song. It was incredible, my eyes were filled with tears and my heart was full. Thank you, kind sir, for showing Phil some love and giving him the respect he so richly deserves.
I know by heart every song from No Jacket Required and ... But Seriously!!!!!
I sing Mama out loud everytime i hear it...
Phill is great... in 2018 i went with my wife to Mexico just to see him in concert...
He still is the best
I absolutely love soooo many Collins songs, but Something Happened on the Way to Heaven gets me rocking out everytime I hear it! I was lucky enough to see him in Charlotte NC last year on the 'I'm Not Dead Yet' tour. Absolutely great show!
Love and Respect. You nailed it. Phil Collins is always "substance above style". 100 yrs from now they will still be playing Genesis and probably Phil's ballads.