He wrote it following his failed marriage. The dark moody lyrics and music, angry drums, all represent how he felt during the time leading up to it. Also a fun side note, the bassist with the big beard is Lee Sklar, guy is credited on over 2000 albums and has played on well over 25,000+ songs. Dude is a legend in his own right
His wife cheated which is why he said if (the other Guy) was drowning that "I would not lend a hand" and why he said that he saw his face, which was the "first and last time that we ever met". I saw Phil and his old Group( he was the drummer)=GENESIS play their first ever Top Of The Bill performance in 1972 in South East London England. Phil is from London but can not play anymore after 50+ years. THE REASON that this is so memorable is ,partially, BECAUSE ,of the long build up and anticipation and suspense that you were becoming impatient with , my friend. LOL
@@Blank.Grandma The cheating guy bit is, yes. But he did go on the BBC and say he wrote it during his divorce, but would not elaborate on the reasons other than he was angry.
You have just watched the most ICONIC drum drop in rock music!!!!! Middle age bald guy walked the stage & singing & drumming - This is just pure raw TALENT!!!!
When someone builds the atmosphere like this for the opening of a concert... That's not just talent. It's pure showmanship. And Phil knew how to put on a show!!! 20k screaming fans do not lie.
I loved watching your face. Baby Boomer here. Our music is UNTOUCHED and speaks to EVERY generation. Talent, vibe, feeling, passion. Phil is one of the GREATS.
Back then we had no filter, we most likely listened to all types of music and the musicians created all types of music for all of us to listen to. If you were a rocker you had a favorite soul song and vice versa
Gen x here. Thankfully I had a sister older than me!! Zeppelin will always be my all time favorites and the ONE thing I was born too late for [What I wouldn't do to have seen Mighty Zep with John Bonham). I don't say this lightly but Phil Collins in coming in right behind him which makes Collins THE best living drummer.
@@BritgirlTX reading comprehension is key. She said, "one of". Not a single mention of Prince was required. For the record, playing instruments isn't the same as being a master at those instruments. Most high school band teachers are required to know how to play multiple instruments.
One of the most iconic songs of the 80's. EVERYONE knew Phil Collins. Especially this song! Must be the BEST drum drop of all time! Respect to the man!!!!
@@rockzilla5150 You are so beyond reality if you have never grown up with the man. If you are 5150 by Van Halen standards, then you should know better;-)
Those chills you got.... was the build up of one of the most iconic drum breakdowns of all time. Phil Collins is one of the most decorated artist. Composes, drummer, pianist, producer... he's 73 now and he is a musical legend!
Exactly. I laughed when he said they're probably getting upset because Phil's basically taking his time getting ready. If he knew Phil, he would never say that.
This song dropped in 1981 and you couldn't be alive in the 80s without hearing Phil on the radio 10 times a day. This song was featured in Miami Vice and a million movies, TV shows, and you name it. You can't imagine how often Phil or Genesis (his band) was on the radio or TV (when MTV played music) then.
@@margaretburnham5683 I was born in '67 and Phil was so prevalent. he and Genesis were basically the soundtrack to my high school years. What an awesome time to be alive!
Was listening t o this song in 81 on Okinawa, Japan. It was my phyc song. Got me going while running in and outside the base. CAMP KINSER, south but 1 mile north of NAHA CITY of Rt. 58. LOVE IT . BRINGS ME BACK😊
Love Phil, his music is still played in my house and in my car, my daughter even played his CD while in labour 10 yrs ago, sending hugs to Phil, love him xxx
Yes! I agree 100% - so much sampling in music that you don't know the real music is coming from. I love this song and the way he play the drums!!! He IS the drummer....the real Phil Collins.
Big memories hearing this song...well all his music. This one takes the cake. My hubby loved PC and played his cds all the time...still have them. I cry every time i hear this song. RIP JPA. You recognized great musical talent. ❤
Got to represent 60's, 70's and 80's, then there's the 90's and early 2000's just puttering along...now it's an idle with an occasional blip on the throttle.
so youre saying, you starting to get a little bit of chills, you sense that something is about to take place, you start to get that feeling of excitement to see whats next ... just like ... somethings ... somethings in the air? tonight?
I heard another thing today that might top your understatement of the year. A guy was reacting to Sabaton playing uprising live in Poland when the festival was still called Woodstock and said 'this could be great if the crowd is any good'. If you don't already know it or even if it's not your tipe of music I invite you to check the show and how the crowd reacted. This little crowd of 750.000 people.😅
This is the most famous drum riff/ drop of all time!! It's definitely one of my favorite songs by Phil Collins!! He's a drummer/singer and everything put together.
Phil wrote this song when his heart was broken...a real down time in his life. He found out his wife, whom he loved so very much, was cheating on him. He composed this song THEN big time divorce...Phil Collins is/was one of the BEST. I just turned 75, was THERE through all the years when the best artists were at the TOP❤
My brother would have been around 70 now. May he rest in peace. This was his favorite. He was in a band in the late 70’s and then went out on his own. If I remember correctly. Phil Collin’s.
I heard he wrote this song because his mother was raped when he was very young and he was forced to watch it .. not sure if that is true or your version is but either way its a great song!
Phil always said " I'm not a singer that can play drums, I'm a drummer that can sing."..I think this is the song he wrote after divorcing his first wife..Sounds very suspicious n angry.... Greatest!!
"I get the feeling that something's coming..." Only THE most famous drum riff in rock and roll history. I love how the crowd goes wild as soon as they see the kit.
I'm a 74 yr old lady and I saw him perform live at the CNE in toronto.i was on the floor ,it was a foggy night and the way the lighting played off the fog was surreal .it was chillingly magical!!! Whenever I hear this song it brings back that wonderful memory. Thank you mr, collins for that wonderful memory.!!!
Never seen you before. I love watching the reactions of those who are experiencing music for the 1st time for one reason or aother. I'm not that old, but this song cameout when I was in high-school. Everyone would ride around, windows down & would play this song simultaneously, SO LOUD. It was like being at his concert. Phil Collins is a legend! ❤
When Phil first came out with this song, i was in my teens, and we all know it was a badass song, but in my mid-50s, it's has an iconic awesome rhythm and brings back great memories from that time. Back then, there were so many bad ass bands with music that stood the test of time, and listening today, the music is better for more reasons than i can explain
Oh ya I saw hi live, solo, short raised stage , folding chair seating only, white peral drum set and him in a white suit, best night of music in my life, fantastic experience,love you Phil❤
Dude, you need to do a deep dive into Phil. This was decades after what he really did. This isn't an original video. It's a live performance, 30 yrs later
South Park mocked him so heavily becaused they were pissed they didnt win some award. He is a good musician tho, yet definitely not my favorite 80's artist. I'm more of a Billy Joel kinda dude.
@nim4464 - Phil's always been relevant since he started with Genesis in 1970, but he was EVERYWHERE all throughout the '80s. He's well within reason to specify the '80s in his comment.
Mate, it’s called creating an atmosphere, as the people at the concert all wait for this iconic song and its build up gets everyone extra excited….🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
Exactly! It's part of the performance-- creating drama and anticipation, building suspense. We are now so conditioned to demand and receive instant gratification, we are unwilling to allow for a build-up...and missing a whole lot, like a lover who doesn't understand that the build-up can intensifie and prolong the pleasure...and can be fun! You said it yourself, when you were talking about the chills and excitement...the anticipation!
My husband and I saw him a few years ago...he no longer can play the drums but his son plays for him and I'm not kidding, he is an amazing drummer as well. One of the best shows I've ever seen.
@@bobbiehofer4924 Not true. This concert was at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, now Accor Arena. It holds 20,300 people for concerts. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accor_Arena
@@scottrackley4457 not sure if that was directed at me, but I was part of the 56,000-person audience for Genesis at Dodger Stadium. Saw Phil solo and with Genesis at smaller venues too.
Heard this song at age 11 on the radio and remembered my friends and playing the air drums😂😂later as a college student, Phil Collin’s was featured on Miami Vice and the song was kinda reborn. Now, 43 years later, the song, the build up and that drum-line still has the same effect on me. I don’t know anyone male/female black or white who doesn’t feel something when the beat drops from those drums.
The build up is a part of the show and the vibe. This song was the very first mainstream song to find its way to TV courtesy of a lil show called Miami Vice
I remember I had a really nice stereo in my 77 MG. This song came on and the drum solo played separately around the 4 speakers. It gave chills and made the hair on my arms and the back of neck stand up. Every time I hear this song it takes me right back to that day like it was yesterday. My fave song of all time.
The reason he'd left the stage before the start of the song, was to have his head-mic and in-ear monitors fitted under his shirt. Hence the long, drawn out intro - to give him time. If you watch the rear catwalk as he's walking around the stage during the earlier part of the song, you'll notice that there are no drums on the catwalk. They came out of the floor when he was about 10 feet (3m) from them - just in time for that epic drum drop. Perfect timing. Finally, I take my hat off not only to the other musicians on stage, but the sound, and lighting, crews efforts that went into making this one of the best all-time live performances in musical history. Thanks for posting.
@@cazzychaps Actually, in this case it wasn't. According to interviews with PC I've seen, at THIS show it was played at about 60% through the show. The encore seems to have been 'Sussudio', in which he had his full percussion section, his backing singers, and his horn section on stage with him to accept the applause of the audience. In fact, I cannot remember him EVER using 'In The Air' as an encore. Yes, it's his most popular song, but the rest of the musicians would have felt 'cheated' to have not appeared onstage for the last song.
There’s a certain texture to his voice that draws you in but the pull is really the emotion he is invoking for us to feel! The music accompanies rather than drowns out the vocalist!! This is a fantastic song!!!
Phil said he wrote this song after he divorced his first wife.He also said He was a drummer that could sing,He said " Not a singer that could play drums".
Yes...HE WROTE IT. Hr was the drummer for a band called Genesis.. they were at their peak, and his wife gave him an ultimatum, go on tour or stay...he went, that was HIS JOB! And when he got home, she and his kids were gone. Thats when he wrote this. He is GREAT...love Phil Collins. He did a song with Phillip Bailey of Earth Wind a Fire called, Easy Lover... great song. Just love this man! Many many many great songs.
Cruising down the highway on a hot summer night, windows down, arm out listening to this with my friends..felt like everything was slow motion…good times!
Phil released In The Air Tonight in 1981. This performance was 2004 in Paris. Just keeps getting better. Whether he's with Genesis or solo, he is a great singer, great drummer. Check out the duet he does with Chester Thompson at the same concert. You won't be disappointed.
Phil started is professional career with Genesis 1971 as a drummer, and at one point, he was considered one of the best drummers in the world, his career expands almost 50 years countless awards, gold albums. Hits after hits….listen to Genesis.. Dance on a volcano, jaw dropping!
This gave me goosebumps, Phil Collins is considered one of the greatest drummers of all time. The last time I saw him perform, he sang on a wheelchair.
This is a Great Megastar and it's a deep rabbit hole my friend, the reason why he was dressing during the build up is because it was in the middle of the concert... I have been to this concert in Athens, this here is in Paris. He has a tremendous solo career as well as with the band Genesis, you won't get disappointed.
Dude your reaction is priceless...Phil Collins is one of the greatest, also one of the greatest drummers around, i once saw him to a clip with a set of 26 drums set up he is amazing, he safly retired respectfully when he believed it was time...but he was/is a great artist and his music will never be firgotten. Thankyou for sharing this from a HUGE Phil Collins fan 😁👌
There have been many theories over what this song is about, but the truth is that Phil wrote this song while he was going through his divorce. This is a manifestation of the emotions he felt. It is by far the most famous song of his incredible career.
9:11 Right here. The crowd starts to cheer. They have been waiting and waiting and waiting - and it’s about to DROP! I’ve watched several vocal coaches react to this and talk about how difficult it is to sing like he does while playing the drums like he does. Simply one of the best ever.
Phil Collins is one of three artists who sold over 100 million copies solo and with a band, which was Genesis in this case. The other two are Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson.
I LOVE watching people discover Phill Collins for the first time!! Phil was the drummer and a back-up vocalist in the early line-up of Genesis, when Peter Gabriel was their lead singer and primary lyricist. They were all in their teens and early 20s then. It's totally worth looking up some of those videos of their performances and tv guest appearances. Phill took over singing when Peter left. Eventually, the line-up was just Collins, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks. In the 80s, Phill simultaneously recorded/toured with Genesis AND had a solo career AND also acted in a few tv shows and movies. AND he played drums on a few tracks on a few of Peter Gabriel's solo albums. He is one of the best percussionists to ever bang a drum. A real legend. PLEASE go down that rabbit hole and react to more of this amazing man's music. You won't be sorry.
I’m almost 70 and this song is on the ‘list’ of favorite, epic songs of my life. I enjoyed watching your reaction seeing this first time from the master himself. You don’t know what you’ve been missing from the ‘80’s. Thanks.
Born in '72...I hardly listen to much current songs...but I will forever have these kind of songs in my playlist. Songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s for me were some of the best. Most of the best songs came right from the heart & soul of the songwriters & singers.
Oh, didn't know. He was a hero to me when his daughter was born & he wrote & sang a song to her.❤ also when he took a long leave of absence to raise her. ❤❤❤
Phil is one of the handful few who can sing and drum VERY well alive on the planet. You have witnessed a true monster. This song is part of a full concert, the whole concert was 100% perfection.
Can you imagine how wide we were grinnng waiting for that drum beat to drop ?! 🤣🤣🤣... To see new people react for the first time..not knowing Phil was gong to hit the skins ?!...a thing of beauty... Phil Collins was the drummer with Genesis..who later went on to form Toto..when a singer quit and he became the lead singer... afterwards Phil went solo... an amazing performer..who today can't play the drums as the wear and tear have limited his talent..but is still revered around the world... Pick anything with his name attached..his music is varied depending who he's playing with or what decade it was created... Welcome aboard...🌿🌿🌿
I loved your reaction to this song. He was in pain when he wrote it because he had been betrayed by his wife. It will always be a classic song, as everyone has felt his pain in their life. Phil Collins is a legend.
We had the best bands, best music from around 1968 on to 2001. Everything from Jimi Hendrix, Al Green, George Benson, from soul, the blues, Motown, and Bruce Springsteen,Bob Seager, Def Leppard, AC/DC, and the big sound was incredible. I saw all of them live, I doubt any other generation will ever experience this. It's a damn shame. Yeah, sae Phil Collins do this song and the other's he was known for. It was such a different time. You had to be there and sometimes waiting like this made it all the much better! Atmosphere.
I get what you are saying but there was great music throughout our history. The Big Band Era. Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Little Richard, All the soul bands and jazz performers.
WHAT IS THE TRUE MEANING BEHIND THIS SONG!!? Y'ALL INFORM ME PLEASE!! ALSO, WHAT OTHER GREAT SONGS DOES PHIL COLLINS HAVE PUT THEM IN THE COMMENTS!!
He wrote it following his failed marriage. The dark moody lyrics and music, angry drums, all represent how he felt during the time leading up to it.
Also a fun side note, the bassist with the big beard is Lee Sklar, guy is credited on over 2000 albums and has played on well over 25,000+ songs. Dude is a legend in his own right
His wife cheated which is why he said if (the other Guy) was drowning that "I would not lend a hand" and why he said that he saw his face, which was the "first and last time that we ever met". I saw Phil and his old Group( he was the drummer)=GENESIS play their first ever Top Of The Bill performance in 1972 in South East London England. Phil is from London but can not play anymore after 50+ years. THE REASON that this is so memorable is ,partially, BECAUSE ,of the long build up and anticipation and suspense that you were becoming impatient with , my friend. LOL
Get excited 😂 everytime for every reactors reaction when that nasty beat drops😂and they realize it's him😂❤
@@Blank.Grandma The cheating guy bit is, yes. But he did go on the BBC and say he wrote it during his divorce, but would not elaborate on the reasons other than he was angry.
@@Desu-Desu-Chan-SanI love Leland Sklar. His RUclips channel is great too.
He’s not a drummer, he’s THE drummer!
F#$k yeah
Amen brother that was awesome 🙌🙌🙌
Bill Kreutzman is THE drummer, it says so on all the dead albums.
I didn't read comments first, but this is exactly what I said
he was the drummer for genesis peter Gabriel was their original lead singer
You have just watched the most ICONIC drum drop in rock music!!!!! Middle age bald guy walked the stage & singing & drumming - This is just pure raw TALENT!!!!
Iron Mike respected Phil. Danmit... that appreciation.
When someone builds the atmosphere like this for the opening of a concert... That's not just talent. It's pure showmanship. And Phil knew how to put on a show!!! 20k screaming fans do not lie.
@@bonnieplasha4684 he groomed the room. ☮☮ & 💜💜
Exactly!!!!
You are NOT wrong. That is SOOOO iconic
I loved watching your face. Baby Boomer here. Our music is UNTOUCHED and speaks to EVERY generation. Talent, vibe, feeling, passion. Phil is one of the GREATS.
Back then we had no filter, we most likely listened to all types of music and the musicians created all types of music for all of us to listen to. If you were a rocker you had a favorite soul song and vice versa
Gen x here. Thankfully I had a sister older than me!! Zeppelin will always be my all time favorites and the ONE thing I was born too late for [What I wouldn't do to have seen Mighty Zep with John Bonham). I don't say this lightly but Phil Collins in coming in right behind him which makes Collins THE best living drummer.
Zeppelin was my second concert I'll never forget it!@@jojox9791
We were open to so many different sounds back in the 70's.
💯🎯
At the sound of those drums, an entire generation of people stopped dead in their tracks to do air drums...
Heh. It's true.
Amen 😂❤
It’s a call…
Sure did! Lol not even sorry about it either
And we still do❤
Phil Collins is one of the greatest, writers, drummers, and performers period. 😊
ummmm ... Prince can play 27 instruments ... they are both up there ...
@@BritgirlTX reading comprehension is key. She said, "one of". Not a single mention of Prince was required. For the record, playing instruments isn't the same as being a master at those instruments. Most high school band teachers are required to know how to play multiple instruments.
Definitely one of the best singers of all time ❤
Just bought a shirt that says "I may be old, but I got to see all the cool bands".. Yes. .WE.. DID!! ❤️💚💙
Cool idea 😀
Yes we did!!!! I’m so thankful .
One of the very BEST!!!!!!
Wow - brings back memories of my mom 🕊️
Yes we did as it took talent to be a artist. ❤
I HAVE GHAT SAME SHIRT!!!!
One of the most iconic songs of the 80's. EVERYONE knew Phil Collins. Especially this song! Must be the BEST drum drop of all time! Respect to the man!!!!
"Oh he's a drummer" Lol Phil Collins is generally thought to be one of the best drummers in rock history!
The Professor, John Bonham, Keith Moon, Phil Collins, Nick Mason. My personal top five of drummers.
His drumming on Selling England By the Pound is brilliant.
LMAO Yes that shit cracked me up. Yes..... yes..... he IS the drummer.
@@rockzilla5150 You are so beyond reality if you have never grown up with the man. If you are 5150 by Van Halen standards, then you should know better;-)
He's a bloody legend.🥰🥰
Those chills you got.... was the build up of one of the most iconic drum breakdowns of all time. Phil Collins is one of the most decorated artist. Composes, drummer, pianist, producer... he's 73 now and he is a musical legend!
VERY WELL SAID!!!😊😊
The crowd isn't impatient....they KNOW what's coming!!!
yes !!!!
Exactly. I laughed when he said they're probably getting upset because Phil's basically taking his time getting ready. If he knew Phil, he would never say that.
Right?!?!
The power of anticipation!
Riiiiiiight!!!😊😊😊
This song dropped in 1981 and you couldn't be alive in the 80s without hearing Phil on the radio 10 times a day. This song was featured in Miami Vice and a million movies, TV shows, and you name it. You can't imagine how often Phil or Genesis (his band) was on the radio or TV (when MTV played music) then.
I was born in '64 so I got to hear all of these great artists music on the radio as soon as it came out
When you out cruisin on a summer night and this comes on the radio or your playlist you're in another world.
@@margaretburnham5683 I was born in '67 and Phil was so prevalent. he and Genesis were basically the soundtrack to my high school years. What an awesome time to be alive!
Was listening t o this song in 81 on Okinawa, Japan. It was my phyc song. Got me going while running in and outside the base. CAMP KINSER, south but 1 mile north of NAHA CITY of Rt. 58. LOVE IT . BRINGS ME BACK😊
This guy had so many hit songs. What a legend!😊
Best talents back then. No swearing, skin showing. Just plain raw heart felt talent.
@@stephaniestgermain7592 my sentiments exactly .you don't see a great songstress like Adele performing half naked.
That crowd is loving it because they know what is coming... They are showing Respect to a Legend
Everyone Please Pray for Phil Collins
Bless him for giving us all the great music over the yrs! A legend indeed! He's no longer able to perform due to age/poor health. ❤ prayers to him
When you know this song you understand the whole build up the anticipation-it's pure genius
I think this coming up is my favorite part
Love Phil, his music is still played in my house and in my car, my daughter even played his CD while in labour 10 yrs ago, sending hugs to Phil, love him xxx
Awesome
I am so glad that a new generation is discovering real music!! This song will live on forever!!
Yes! I agree 100% - so much sampling in music that you don't know the real music is coming from. I love this song and the way he play the drums!!! He IS the drummer....the real Phil Collins.
Absolutely
And how many of us “older” fans that remember when this was used in the show Miami Vice in the 80’s??❤😊
Listen, I’m 54 years old. I’ll be 55 in January and I grew up listening to this! this man is everything
54 here. 1970! And yess. We had the best of the music spanning decades...
I'm 74 now and still love his music
I'm 55 in March, Happy Birthday for January
Still young as most genesis Collins fans are in their 60s
51yrs old end of January and yes, we did have the best music.
43 years ago he released this song so you could say he knows how to create history
Ouch! Hearing that was 43 years ago hurt so bad
Amen I'm 60 I know all these great bands I grew up with them😊😊😊
Sometimes your patience is worth it
Let's not mention the number of years, please. Lol... You're making me feel old over here!
Big memories hearing this song...well all his music. This one takes the cake. My hubby loved PC and played his cds all the time...still have them. I cry every time i hear this song. RIP JPA. You recognized great musical talent. ❤
I miss the 80's...best music decade ever
I would also add 60's & 70's!!
Don't forget the love songs of the 40s and the upbeat and romantic songs of the 50s!
Got to represent 60's, 70's and 80's, then there's the 90's and early 2000's just puttering along...now it's an idle with an occasional blip on the throttle.
I agree😢 Time has go e by too fast.
Agreed, the 80’s was the best time for music🎉
so youre saying, you starting to get a little bit of chills, you sense that something is about to take place, you start to get that feeling of excitement to see whats next ... just like ... somethings ... somethings in the air? tonight?
“Oh, he a drummer!” Understatement of the year so far! lol
I heard another thing today that might top your understatement of the year. A guy was reacting to Sabaton playing uprising live in Poland when the festival was still called Woodstock and said 'this could be great if the crowd is any good'. If you don't already know it or even if it's not your tipe of music I invite you to check the show and how the crowd reacted. This little crowd of 750.000 people.😅
That’s like saying about Stephen King, “Oh, he writes books.”
@@jonelfilipek7848 So true.😅
“Is he a magician?”
Greater.
He’s a musician.
Brilliant 😂
Well said👏🏾
I like that
Good one
This is the most famous drum riff/ drop of all time!! It's definitely one of my favorite songs by Phil Collins!! He's a drummer/singer and everything put together.
Phil wrote this song when his heart was broken...a real down time in his life. He found out his wife, whom he loved so very much, was cheating on him. He composed this song THEN big time divorce...Phil Collins is/was one of the BEST. I just turned 75, was THERE through all the years when the best artists were at the TOP❤
Me, too.
My brother would have been around 70 now. May he rest in peace. This was his favorite. He was in a band in the late 70’s and then went out on his own. If I remember correctly. Phil Collin’s.
I heard this before. All I can say is he is one of the best, if not THE best drummer in my lifetime. I believe he started out with Genesis.
Im 43 and i agree! Love his music❤ A groovy kind of Love is my favorite, check it out ❤❤
I heard he wrote this song because his mother was raped when he was very young and he was forced to watch it .. not sure if that is true or your version is but either way its a great song!
The most famous beat drop in music history
Hell yeah!!
It’s a diabolical beat drop too
Absolutely
Listen that beat drop sent chills through my entireeeeee body!!!
Love your reaction when he sits down to the drums. That's one of the reasons he is a legend.
I love watching people realize Phil plays the drums.
He described himself as a drummer who sings a bit,
Everybody knows that drum solo is coming!!❤
Phill Collin’s is and has always been the bomb he plays several different instruments
Everyone's waiting for those drums
💯
And while he slowly walks across... "You won't make it in time! Hurry up!" 😂
He's making you wait for them on purpose of course.
the keyboard?
even if you aren't aware they're coming
So many youngsters dont realise how often iconic music has been used in their favourite tunes..
Yup, stolen.
I’m 76 years old,this is my all time favorite song,performance,ever! Pray for Phil Collins! Wheelchair bound.🙏
Phil always said " I'm not a singer that can play drums, I'm a drummer that can sing."..I think this is the song he wrote after divorcing his first wife..Sounds very suspicious n angry.... Greatest!!
Karen Carpenter felt the same way!
"I get the feeling that something's coming..."
Only THE most famous drum riff in rock and roll history. I love how the crowd goes wild as soon as they see the kit.
Ain’t that the truth! 🙌🏻
I'm a 74 yr old lady and I saw him perform live at the CNE in toronto.i was on the floor ,it was a foggy night and the way the lighting played off the fog was surreal .it was chillingly magical!!! Whenever I hear this song it brings back that wonderful memory. Thank you mr, collins for that wonderful memory.!!!
Phil Collins is known to be one of the best drummers ever. He has so many songs, including songs for Disney movies! He is amazing.
His idol was buddy rich
The build up is part of the magic! Patience! He’s a drummer who sings a bit. Prowling that stage like a panther. ❤
Exactly :)
You have much to learn, young man.😊
He sings a bit... Talking about understatement.😅
@@Nem01I was being silly! 🤣
@@Maishley I know.😸
Yes it's his song. He wrote this amazing song and played the greatest drumming solo I've ever heard! You will be in shock 😮
Phil = GOAT! One of THE best drummers EVER!
Phil Collins is a legendary icon. He was EVERYWHERE in the '80s
Never seen you before. I love watching the reactions of those who are experiencing music for the 1st time for one reason or aother. I'm not that old, but this song cameout when I was in high-school. Everyone would ride around, windows down & would play this song simultaneously, SO LOUD. It was like being at his concert. Phil Collins is a legend! ❤
Phil Collins can sing anything. His ballads are legendary, but if you like angry Phil check out "I Don't Care Any More"!
Superb song by Phil Collins 'i don't care no more'!
Mama is another great song.
@@jenny2tone The official Mama video is epic, as is his live performances of it.
I love when the younger generations appreciate the music that I grew up listening to. Even if it does make me feel old!✌️💙🙂
You aren’t old. You were just there the first time he played it. But I but I get it.
When Phil first came out with this song, i was in my teens, and we all know it was a badass song, but in my mid-50s, it's has an iconic awesome rhythm and brings back great memories from that time. Back then, there were so many bad ass bands with music that stood the test of time, and listening today, the music is better for more reasons than i can explain
No matter how times you hear this you will ALWAYS get chills!
Yes. I've probably listened to it over 40,000 times. Chills every single time.
Oh ya I saw hi live, solo, short raised stage , folding chair seating only, white peral drum set and him in a white suit, best night of music in my life, fantastic experience,love you Phil❤
Got chills right now!!!
Dude, you need to do a deep dive into Phil. This was decades after what he really did. This isn't an original video. It's a live performance, 30 yrs later
South Park mocked him so heavily becaused they were pissed they didnt win some award. He is a good musician tho, yet definitely not my favorite 80's artist.
I'm more of a Billy Joel kinda dude.
Does Aphex Twin count as 80's music?
@@py_a_thon nah, 90s
@nim4464 - Phil's always been relevant since he started with Genesis in 1970, but he was EVERYWHERE all throughout the '80s. He's well within reason to specify the '80s in his comment.
@@ianfortier6796 i was talking about aphex twin, i know about phil
I saw Genesis live in 1987 - mind-blowing.
Mate, it’s called creating an atmosphere, as the people at the concert all wait for this iconic song and its build up gets everyone extra excited….🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
Exactly! It's part of the performance-- creating drama and anticipation, building suspense. We are now so conditioned to demand and receive instant gratification, we are unwilling to allow for a build-up...and missing a whole lot, like a lover who doesn't understand that the build-up can intensifie and prolong the pleasure...and can be fun!
You said it yourself, when you were talking about the chills and excitement...the anticipation!
Patience is required!!
TikTok generation have zero patience 😢
Some things are worth the wait (especially that drum fill!) 😎
@@alanbeesby2220 😎 He got it in the end…that’s the main thing. It’s a new realm to him… I was impatient with my comment 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️ 🇦🇺🐨🇦🇺
Not everyone it seems.😅
My husband and I saw him a few years ago...he no longer can play the drums but his son plays for him and I'm not kidding, he is an amazing drummer as well. One of the best shows I've ever seen.
I saw him in NYC (Barclay Center), amazing night, he was performing from a chair, unforgettable night for me and my girls.
This is the best reaction vid I've stumbled across! The expression on your face when Phil started on the drums & carried on singing.... brilliant 😂
By the time Phil sits down at his drum kit I’m fully flowing in tears, every time hehe
Glad I'm not the only one.
Me too.
This song on Spotify please
This version isn't on Spotify which is a shame. @@staceyturner4922
This is my funeral song and my nephew is going to turn it up during the drums, that ought to make everyone jump!!❤❤❤ Love Phil Collins!!
Love this!!
😂
I went by your thumbnail I had to watch your reaction to this iconic song. This song brought back memories ❤️
If you watched Miami Vice...you know this 😊
Gives me goosebumps thinking about that scene!
Almost like the good old days
I just said that!
@@Alltheredroses Gets me emotional every time.
Or perhaps if you've had a history of listening great music....
This actually wasn’t the start of his concert. This was the 16th song he played (out of 24). The arena held about 20,000 people.
After a pause, it was the beginning of the second part
It was actually 80,000 not 20,000
@@bobbiehofer4924 Not true. This concert was at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, now Accor Arena. It holds 20,300 people for concerts. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accor_Arena
Dude, you could only dream of seeing someone with Phil's talent in a 80k arena. Not for less than 1k.
@@scottrackley4457 not sure if that was directed at me, but I was part of the 56,000-person audience for Genesis at Dodger Stadium. Saw Phil solo and with Genesis at smaller venues too.
Heard this song at age 11 on the radio and remembered my friends and playing the air drums😂😂later as a college student, Phil Collin’s was featured on Miami Vice and the song was kinda reborn.
Now, 43 years later, the song, the build up and that drum-line still has the same effect on me. I don’t know anyone male/female black or white who doesn’t feel something when the beat drops from those drums.
An absolutely perfect performance! Agree?
The build up is a part of the show and the vibe. This song was the very first mainstream song to find its way to TV courtesy of a lil show called Miami Vice
I remember I had a really nice stereo in my 77 MG. This song came on and the drum solo played separately around the 4 speakers. It gave chills and made the hair on my arms and the back of neck stand up. Every time I hear this song it takes me right back to that day like it was yesterday. My fave song of all time.
The reason he'd left the stage before the start of the song, was to have his head-mic and in-ear monitors fitted under his shirt. Hence the long, drawn out intro - to give him time.
If you watch the rear catwalk as he's walking around the stage during the earlier part of the song, you'll notice that there are no drums on the catwalk. They came out of the floor when he was about 10 feet (3m) from them - just in time for that epic drum drop. Perfect timing.
Finally, I take my hat off not only to the other musicians on stage, but the sound, and lighting, crews efforts that went into making this one of the best all-time live performances in musical history.
Thanks for posting.
I can only wish I was a time traveller, I would definitely go back to watch this performance of the great Phil Collins.
This was usually done as am encore, thus the break
@@cazzychaps Actually, in this case it wasn't. According to interviews with PC I've seen, at THIS show it was played at about 60% through the show. The encore seems to have been 'Sussudio', in which he had his full percussion section, his backing singers, and his horn section on stage with him to accept the applause of the audience. In fact, I cannot remember him EVER using 'In The Air' as an encore. Yes, it's his most popular song, but the rest of the musicians would have felt 'cheated' to have not appeared onstage for the last song.
Thanks for the explanation. I saw him in Hartford in 1987 while attending UMass
Phil Collins is an amazing drummer, singer, writer, etc. He wrote this and you couldn't go anywhere in the 80s without hearing it.
There’s a certain texture to his voice that draws you in but the pull is really the emotion he is invoking for us to feel! The music accompanies rather than drowns out the vocalist!! This is a fantastic song!!!
The crowd knows what is coming ❤
I’m giggling here…waiting for him to sit down!
Good job for not interrupting that drum solo!
I love Phil Collins....and especially that drum duet/competition. I believe it was this concert, was really cool to watch and hear.
He is one of the best drummers in history! He was a drummer before he was a singer. I'm so gutted I never saw him live
I did Fantastic ❤
Me too.
Phil said he wrote this song after he divorced his first wife.He also said He was a drummer that could sing,He said " Not a singer that could play drums".
Another one of his divorce songs is "I dont care anymore" ...
Yes...HE WROTE IT. Hr was the drummer for a band called Genesis.. they were at their peak, and his wife gave him an ultimatum, go on tour or stay...he went, that was HIS JOB! And when he got home, she and his kids were gone. Thats when he wrote this. He is GREAT...love Phil Collins. He did a song with Phillip Bailey of Earth Wind a Fire called, Easy Lover... great song. Just love this man! Many many many great songs.
Cruising down the highway on a hot summer night, windows down, arm out listening to this with my friends..felt like everything was slow motion…good times!
Phil released In The Air Tonight in 1981. This performance was 2004 in Paris. Just keeps getting better. Whether he's with Genesis or solo, he is a great singer, great drummer. Check out the duet he does with Chester Thompson at the same concert. You won't be disappointed.
I love this song by phill Collins always have an always will.❤❤❤❤❤
Phil started is professional career with Genesis 1971 as a drummer, and at one point, he was considered one of the best drummers in the world, his career expands almost 50 years countless awards, gold albums. Hits after hits….listen to Genesis.. Dance on a volcano, jaw dropping!
It’s all about the slow build, my man! ❤ This was written in the 70’s- the performance here was 30 years later. Timeless, timeless.
Omgosh this guy is cracking me up!! Phil Collins rocks❤❤❤
Phil is a legend! U just witnessed GREATNESS‼️
This gave me goosebumps, Phil Collins is considered one of the greatest drummers of all time. The last time I saw him perform, he sang on a wheelchair.
A musician that actually sings. Phill Collins, Is amazing.
This is a Great Megastar and it's a deep rabbit hole my friend, the reason why he was dressing during the build up is because it was in the middle of the concert... I have been to this concert in Athens, this here is in Paris. He has a tremendous solo career as well as with the band Genesis, you won't get disappointed.
Dude your reaction is priceless...Phil Collins is one of the greatest, also one of the greatest drummers around, i once saw him to a clip with a set of 26 drums set up he is amazing, he safly retired respectfully when he believed it was time...but he was/is a great artist and his music will never be firgotten. Thankyou for sharing this from a HUGE Phil Collins fan 😁👌
Above his greatest hits..Miami Vice Soundtrack and Lion King are his works too
There have been many theories over what this song is about, but the truth is that Phil wrote this song while he was going through his divorce. This is a manifestation of the emotions he felt. It is by far the most famous song of his incredible career.
9:11 Right here.
The crowd starts to cheer. They have been waiting and waiting and waiting - and it’s about to DROP!
I’ve watched several vocal coaches react to this and talk about how difficult it is to sing like he does while playing the drums like he does. Simply one of the best ever.
Your reaction is priceless! Those of us who have listened to this song a hundred times, we know what you are about to experience. Great!
Probably one of the best live performances ever. Peace, Love!!
Phil Collins is one of three artists who sold over 100 million copies solo and with a band, which was Genesis in this case. The other two are Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson.
I LOVE PHIL COLLINS !!!
He is a true performer!!! All his music is AWESOME! Against All Odds is another great one!!!!
You made my day, your utter surprise, old people can still make young ones like you speechless. Much love from South Africa.❤
From South Africa check ghe solo drums in son Freedom by Lucky Dube. You can hear/see horses take flight and gallopoung in the clouds! Let us know.
I LOVE watching people discover Phill Collins for the first time!! Phil was the drummer and a back-up vocalist in the early line-up of Genesis, when Peter Gabriel was their lead singer and primary lyricist. They were all in their teens and early 20s then. It's totally worth looking up some of those videos of their performances and tv guest appearances. Phill took over singing when Peter left. Eventually, the line-up was just Collins, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks.
In the 80s, Phill simultaneously recorded/toured with Genesis AND had a solo career AND also acted in a few tv shows and movies. AND he played drums on a few tracks on a few of Peter Gabriel's solo albums.
He is one of the best percussionists to ever bang a drum. A real legend. PLEASE go down that rabbit hole and react to more of this amazing man's music. You won't be sorry.
He also played drums for The Bee Gees on a few tours.
I’m almost 70 and this song is on the ‘list’ of favorite, epic songs of my life. I enjoyed watching your reaction seeing this first time from the master himself. You don’t know what you’ve been missing from the ‘80’s. Thanks.
Born in '72...I hardly listen to much current songs...but I will forever have these kind of songs in my playlist.
Songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s for me were some of the best.
Most of the best songs came right from the heart & soul of the songwriters & singers.
Phil is now in a wheel chair, he's disabled and unable to play the drums, he's a legend.
O goodness!! I pray he has good thoughts ❤
Sad 😞
Oh, didn't know. He was a hero to me when his daughter was born & he wrote & sang a song to her.❤ also when he took a long leave of absence to raise her. ❤❤❤
Wasn't this one of his last combo performances? I feel like he quit drumming not long after, and its why the buildup was soooo extended.
I didn't know. I hope his health improves.
Part of the show....it is the anticipation because you knew what eventually would be coming!!
Yes it is his original song it was sampled just like every other rock song for the last 30 years.
And now you know why people love Phil Collins. A true presence from the moment he stepped on the stage.
Phil is one of the handful few who can sing and drum VERY well alive on the planet. You have witnessed a true monster. This song is part of a full concert, the whole concert was 100% perfection.
This has been one of my favorite songs all of my life! ❤Phil Collin’s music
Really ?!! Impatient. This was a fantastic build up
Some of the greatest songs make you wait for “it”. Stairway to Heaven, In the Air Tonight, Dream On…etc.
Can you imagine how wide we were grinnng waiting for that drum beat to drop ?! 🤣🤣🤣...
To see new people react for the first time..not knowing Phil was gong to hit the skins ?!...a thing of beauty...
Phil Collins was the drummer with Genesis..who later went on to form Toto..when a singer quit and he became the lead singer... afterwards Phil went solo... an amazing performer..who today can't play the drums as the wear and tear have limited his talent..but is still revered around the world...
Pick anything with his name attached..his music is varied depending who he's playing with or what decade it was created...
Welcome aboard...🌿🌿🌿
I loved your reaction to this song. He was in pain when he wrote it because he had been betrayed by his wife.
It will always be a classic song, as everyone has felt his pain in their life. Phil Collins is a legend.
THE BEST! I regret never seeing him live!
We had the best bands, best music from around 1968 on to 2001. Everything from Jimi Hendrix, Al Green, George Benson, from soul, the blues, Motown, and Bruce Springsteen,Bob Seager, Def Leppard, AC/DC, and the big sound was incredible. I saw all of them live, I doubt any other generation will ever experience this. It's a damn shame. Yeah, sae Phil Collins do this song and the other's he was known for. It was such a different time.
You had to be there and sometimes waiting like this made it all the much better! Atmosphere.
I get what you are saying but there was great music throughout our history. The Big Band Era. Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Little Richard, All the soul bands and jazz performers.