Anyone who wore loafers with no socks imagining themselves as Crockett or Tubbs with 'In The Air Tonight' playing in their heads raise their hands. 🖐Phil Collins and the '80s are simply inseparable. His Concorde trip to play both stages at Live AID is legendary. The decade would just not be the same without the voice of Phil Collins.
Only saw him only once with Genesis in 1978 but it was the best concert of my life. Phil's charisma was off the charts and his drumming with Chester blew our minds! So grateful for that night. Thank you, Sir Philip David Charles Collins.
I believe that with Phil Collins writing “Another Day In Paradise”, it made him, along with many others, realize that the 80s were not all glamorous and glitz that people thought it was, there was a darker, sadder side of the times. Maybe writing the song gave him a sense of gratitude for how his career turned out and also gave him more empathy towards those not as fortunate. The “But Seriously” album, in my opinion, was a great album to end one decade and start another. It included a few of my favourites, such as “I Wish It Would Rain Down” and “Something Happened On The Way To Heaven”. The beginning of “Another Day In Paradise” with the synthesizer still gives me chills 😊🤍
It's sad that critics called Phil out as being hypocritical because of his wealth. I remember hearing many years ago that Phil took up donations for the homeless at his concerts and then doubled those contributions with his own money. That's not hypocrisy. It's bringing awareness and then moving others to action while leading by example.
You can hear him in German on his 'Serious Hits Live' 1990 tour DVD explaining how he would appreciate any donations, as he planned to match their support for a Berlin homeless agency to which he was giving. He received a very long standing ovation for which he was visibly embarrassed. He was no show-off, but an honestly humble dude. Total respect!
As a Pastor whose church works extensively with and for homeless and low-income people, I am glad for this song. Regarding the controversy about the song and Phil's huge earnings, I do not see anything wrong with what he did. I do not hear people complaining about how much politicians make in speeches or, public appearances or movie stars doing the same. Give the guy a break. He made great music, and if he can help make people aware of an issue that is not going away soon, then good for him.
@@bradley-eblesisor Except that Jesus was not undone; what happened was EXACTLY what He intended. It was the cross that was undone, in the wee hours of that Sunday morning when, according to the Apostle John (the ONLY Gospel-writing eyewitness to the scene), the stone was taken up and away from the tomb.
The one time Phil Collins gets real serious with “Another Day In Paradise”, critics are getting on his ass. They say he’s too rich to sing that song, others say he’s just a rock star trying to get some street credentials. The guy can’t win for losing. But Phil Collins had the last laugh, as it became a #1 hit. Good for him.
Phil was qualified to do exactly what he did-call attention to it from his own perspective, in his own uniquely creative way. Even more than that, he was simply delivering a message that he was given and compelled to deliver, which he did in such an extraordinary way. Shame on anyone who ever said anything negative, critical, or judgmental about Phil Collins and “Another Day In Paradise”.
I'm curious whether he actually allowed those homeless charities and NGO's to use his song without paying him royalties. That would tell me where his heart was.
@@beenaplumber8379 According to Wikipedia's page on the song. He was raising money at his concerts, back then, for the homeless. Then donating double that total, out of his own pocket. That is according to Jamie Wales of Gigwise, a British music news website.
@@rainymoon9848 That's pretty awesome! It still would be cool to know he allowed his song to be used by charities. I'm not looking to fault him. I'm just curious. Raising awareness and making those donations is already more than most of us ever do.
If Phill Collins can carry a 60s guy like me into a new century it speaks millions to not just his musical talent but also his sense to remain grounded and viable. That said, yeah unfortunately there comes a time we all need to retire for our own peace of mind. Excellent report, Adam.
The VOICE of the 80s was Collins. It was everywhere, everyday, every year. From '80 thru 89. Madonna, MJ, Prince, as great as they were, were just way points every few years. The 80s: _Lived 'em. Loved 'em. Miss 'em._
'But Seriously' is quite frankly one of the most stunning albums ever made. From the first second to the last it takes you to places you never knew you wanted to go.
No, I think Phil Colins wanted to explore a number of genres, from light rock, pop, contemporary, new wave, given his talent with the wide range of music he made. He's a legend. Thanks POR!
@@earlgrey691 I didn't care for Sussudio when it was out, but it has grown on me as an adult. It's still the weakest hit on the album, IMO. "Take Me Home" and "One More Night" were so AMAZING!!! I also loved "We Said Hello Goodbye," which played on a local radio station back in the day.
But Seriously was one of the first CDs my family bought once we had our CD player. I was listening to Do You Remember, when I saw the news on TV of college basketball star Hank Gathers collapsing on the court and shortly after passing away. The date is etched in my memory - March 4, 1990. Phil wrote and sang some of the most heartfelt, melancholy, and thought-provoking songs of his era. A true master.
When someone is as talented as Phil Collins, too much is never enough. Unbelievable songwriter, terrific drummer, good singer. There has been better in each category, but collectively? I find it hard to think of anyone who could approach him. As for this channel, I just want to thank you, Professor of Rock, for constantly bringing back the best decade for we Gen X, a decade that was unprecedented and one that will never be matched. 80s were a special, special time.
I will forever associate this song with a former boss of mine!! I bought a cassette single of it!! He put it in a cassette player that had auto rewind and played it for over 2 hours!! Sadly he passed away from a brain aneurysm not too much later!! I still always think about him when I hear it!! Thanks for bringing back some memories!! Cindy S.
It's so nice you've been able to keep happy memories of your former boss. As we know, not all bosses can be associated with good memories! (I still think about a couple of mine, and I hope they have had happy lives.) You have kept your former boss alive, in a good way. Your comment was really thoughtful. ❤
They said on Behind The Music that when looking for a replacement for Peter Gabriel in Genesis Phil was the one getting people ready for auditions and after so many people didn’t work out the others said you know you’re better than everyone else we’ve heard. Phil said he told them that may be but I’m not the singer I’m the drummer. They were out of time to get A Trick of the Tail done to submit and Phil said ok let me take a crack at it. They said that they released the album with no lead singer and intended to keep looking but when it was a hit Phil said he told them ok I’ll do it.
@mariskacandice890 - True! I'd heard that same story about Phil and Trick Of The Tail. I also heard that Peter Gabriel gave some vocal lessons to Phil. If you take notice when Phil is not behind the drums, he sings UP into the mic, not down, which us how Peter sang. It stretches the vocal chords.
The 80s, what a great time to grow up and a great time to be alive. I love the nostalgia on this channel, what memories these wonderful songs bring back.
Phil!!! More Phil please!! The man has always been misunderstood and it's so sad. I have read his book several times and so much of it brings me to tears....and laughter.
I love Phil Collins. I had his albums on cassette tape. This is the most important song that he ever did. These songs are a big hit of nostalgia. Thank you.
Anytime someone says an artist is "too overplayed"... well, that's not the fault of the artist, is it now. That would be the fault of the radio DJs who played their music every time someone requested it. It would be the fault of fans who enjoyed their music over, and over again. Why blame the artist? I saw Phil Collins live three times! "Seriously, Live!", "Both Sides", and "Trip into the Light". On the "Both Sides" tour, I was close enough to the stage that he was able to give me a high-five! PHIL COLLINS SLAPPED MY HAND!!! I was such a huge Phil Collins fan, that I had NO IDEA that people considered him "overplayed"! I must have had mental-earplugs in to all that noise. Everyone I knew had no problem with me swearing his shirts, or listening to his albums on my walkman, or that I was reading a biography about his life... (shrugs) Anyway... Phil? He's The Guy. 👍
Have you considered doing segments on the origins of the artists - as in snippets about where the artists we love came from and where they developed their affinity for music?
Encountered him a few times while he was working on the soundtrack for Tarzan. He was down to earth and friendly with all the animators and everyone else in the building. Massive talent, great guy.
Good catch! That was a great song for Frida. I also posted no one (including Adam) mentioned he played on my favorite holiday song, the UK #1 (US #13) hit by Band Aid "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
Yes, one of my favourite Christmas songs too & it really gives a true/pure message as well. I can't say I liked the Americans band aid song "We are the World"? The title alone makes it seem as though they are saying USA is tooting it own horn? A bit culturally deaf, even. Shame
I confess I liked Abba a lot, but I never bought their albums, actually my parents did & being a bit of a music snob (back then), I never really admitted it, until some years later. I loved rock, punk, new wave, etc, though me & one old school friend went to see them & I was hoping some of my other mates didn't find out, lol. Ikr ! (Sorry Abba) By the early 80's I had grown up a bit, & revealed I was a fan. 👍😁 Thank goodness, "Erasure" brought about a Abba revival with their version of "Take a Chance on Me" & everyone agreed they were great, even in drag, lol 😁👍
Yes! More on Phil, Peter and Genesis, please!!!! This has been my favorite group since I was a child in 1977. Another Day in Paradise is a beautifully crafted song. The criticism is unmerited.
One of my favorite singers. Sometimes, I wonder what his career would have looked like if Peter Gabriel had never left Genesis. He didn't sing much of the lead vocals until Gabriel left the band. What an amazing career!
I saw Phil Collin’s in concert in Philadelphia. He was magnificent! This song is gut wrenching. It’s in my FAVORITES playlist and when it comes up, it just catches you by surprise and just tears you a new one. Phil Collins is probably one of the most underrated Rockstars of his generation. For what I understand, he’s not doing too well these daysand quit touring. I’m going to miss him.
Can't believe Phil took heat for such a cool song... I thought it had a much different vibe to it from some of his others, kind of like his Genesis "Home by the Sea"... Appreciate you bringing this one up, Professor!
The Drum Duet led me to discover the classic drum battles of the past with Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich and others. That's the great thing about Phil. So much of his stuff is solidly rooted in music history that it helps you to discover the history.
There are 3 artists in music history who have sold over 100 million records as both a solo artist and a member of a group. Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson........ and Phil Collins. That is not bad company to be in.
I love that my mind went right to Phil Collins & Another Day in Paradise when I read the caption. It’s like we’re on the same page. It does bring back memories of walking around downtown & giving a dollar to a gal asking for change. She was so shocked & thankful that someone would give her so much. It made me cry. 💔
What I've always liked about "Another Day in Paradise" is how Phil Collins had explored social commentary on previous albums ("Long Long Way to Go" from *No Jacket Required* comes to mind) and would continue to ("Both Sides of the Story"). So did his Genesis band mates (Mike Rutherford writing the lyrics of "Land of Confusion" and Tony Banks writing the lyrics of the extended composition "Domino"). (That’s before exploring some of the Mike + the Mechanics catalog.) Incidentally, my sister has told me that KC's "Please Don't Go" was the #1 hit the week I was born (6 January 1980), but I kinda prefer to sat that "Escape" was the #1 hit.
"Long Long Way to Go" was Phil's true first attempt to focus on social issues head on. I've heard about him talk about how taxing it was to write the song with all the emotions it brought up and he did have some fear that no one would take the song seriously because it came from a "pop singer". Going off memory, but I think it was Michael Jackson that convinced him to move forward with the song.
Speaking of "rich", I read about a "poor" singer, Cyndi Lauper*! * After Blue Angel broke up, Lauper spent time, due to her financial problems, working in retail stores, waitressing at IHOP (which she quit after being demoted to hostess when the manager sexually harassed her), and singing in local clubs. Her most frequent gigs were at El Sombrero.
One of my favourite things about your channel is its positivity. You're just a guy out there sharing his genuine love of music with the world. I don't think I've ever heard you say anything negative or critical about a song or artist or your channel (Rolling Stone Magazine? That's another story). There was another music channel I was following for a bit. It was hosted by this young guy who was a musician himself. So he tended to pick apart anything that was recorded before he was born (or at least that's the way it seemed to me). He actually played some of his own music on the channel once. I was not impressed. Then I discovered your channel. Haven't watched his since.
I knew exactly what song you were talking about before you even revealed it. I knew the story behind this song years ago. I remember him doing an interview, I think it was on MTV back in the day, about the reason he wrote it. He pretty much had to search his soul after he spurned a homeless person. He had to consider whether he'd gotten too arrogant to care about others.
It makes more sense for someone famous to help draw attention to a cause because they can reach a massive audience. It makes no sense to give him grief over this. Like you said, he never said he knew how they felt. He just recognized a problem from his extensive travels and tried to bring it to attention. It had been ignored too long, and I applaud him.
...and when the 80's came to a close, he came D-isney's Main Man, and they STILL gave him heat! ...go figga....but, his BANK ACCOUNT gets respect! ....ha-HAA!
If anyone wants to see Mr. Collins acting you might dial up 'Calliope'. It is a short (16 minute) 'film noir' that features Phil as a writer whose character comes to life. Lots of twists and turns. Vastly entertaining and I think a subtle satire of the film noir genre. This guy was simply amazing, complex, and so, so talented. Total respect.
@@averydaymond1560 I was living in the southern end of one county while working in another county to the northwest of my home county when my vehicle would no longer make the distance, so I couldn't get to work. My employer said I abandoned the job, so I couldn't collect unemployment. I also couldn't find a job near my home. No income; couldn't pay rent. You know the rest.
He gave us so much in such a rapid pace it's no wonder his body just said, "No more" and forced his retirement. May the rest of his years be as wonderful as the music he gave us. ... and yes, Phil was justified to tell the world about his view on homelessness. The critics were wrong. I didn't see the critics doing anything to raise awareness of homelessness. Phil certainly did.
Ever since I was a kid, Phil has been my favorite musician. His music has helped define my life. Heard all his solo stuff even Gen X and his early music when he was just trying to get gigs in and around London and all his Genesis music of course. No musician has touched my life as much as Phil has. I finally got to see him with Genesis in Ohio two years ago. Although he isn't at the top of his game, I feel immensely grateful to have seen him live and to be able to be in the same building as he was. I have his debut solo album autographed and on my wall. He will forever have a place in my heart. Thanks for another great video PoR.
My older sister got the game "Pay Day" one Christmas in the 70s. I got the game "Bonkers" that year, and, while we played "Bonkers" quite a bit, we played "Pay Day" a LOT. There was one card that, if you got it, you won more times than not.
Some may say Phil Collins oversaturated the music of the 80s, but to me, I think we were blessed to not only have a prolific musician/producer, but also someone who made GREAT music!! I fear his sunset days are here, but what a legacy he will be leaving. Phil is truly a global treasure.
The things I find fascinating about Phil Collins--a true generational talent--is that he wasn't particularly good looking, his instrument wasn't a guitar but a drum kit for heaven's sake, and the mood of his most popular songs is almost elegiac. Definitely not a typical rock god.
I had a waitressing job, when going to college. First time I heard this was from the muzak during my shift. All of the staff was, usually, joking and laughing together, but the sound of this song was so haunting and melancholy, I excused myself, went to the ladies' room, and cried.
If we all had a soundtrack to our life especially us Gen-X kids I can assure you there’s at least one Phil Collin’s track if not 2 on it. His music was not only commercially successful but his music changed lives. I find that going back and listening to some of these songs starts me to crying. These songs are so well written.
Phil was on FIRE in the 80s. A lot of my favorite artists were studio rats like him putting out albums every year. Favorite pop culture for Phil Collins was SOUTH PARK
This song is huge in many countries in Central and South America. There isn't a single 80s music compilation without it. That's why it's his most streamed song. The chorus is the what catches the most.
Some people might remember when Sting was on the Rosie O’Donnell show in the 90s, she told him I loved you in Buster and Sting replied That was Phil Collins 😂. Rosie almost fell off her chair!
Great recap of latter-day Phil! It’s still hard to believe he was part of the rock scene when you listen to Dance On a Volcano or Follow You Follow Me, not to mention the early Genesis years…you’re spot on about his being an over-achiever! 😊
I believe that Phil is definitely qualified to sing about homelessness. At least he felt something when he snubbed someone in need and then began to notice how widespread the problem really is.
He was in the creative zone at that time of his life. The fact that it was not one dimensional all the better. Good friend of mine, an Art professor in Dallas has been working on a program "We are all homeless" for over 15 years. Having a concious and connection with others is a good thing... and critics are not generally "connecting"
Great job as always, Sir! Thank you for fantastic content and such an amazing job on covering these terrific artists. I appreciate you more than you know.
....jeeeezus! ...I remember getting the 45, UNHEARD, back in early 1983 at this rinky-dink Record store in me neighborhood, because the pic sleeve was akin to the LP cover of "Hello I must Be Going"....and when I heard it, I said to myself, "...who made HIM mad!?" ....ha-HAAA!!
@@RBS_ A man who specialised in turning emotional rawness into high-art.Thinking of 'If leaving me is easy' ? utterly beguiling.If choosing an elite supergroup (i think YES have it covered) but one more akin to the Wilburys (too rich a mixture for the not so overwhelming output), would imho include Collins and Steven Stills for a start.
My 2 favorite songs by Phil Collins are, "Take Me Home" and "We Said Hello, Goodbye" from the No Jacket Required album. Those were pretty deep songs too. Brought me to tears many times.
For me, like many other commenters here, my 80s experience is indelibly linked with the music of Phil Collins & Genesis. I nearly wore out my cassettes of Face Value, Hello I Must Be Going, and the Genesis albums Genesis, and Invisible Touch. Loved so many songs from those records. I do not think anyone should be criticized for writing a song, or doing anything, to point out issues that actually exist in our society. If someone speaks the truth does it matter the size of their bank account? Like you said, he was never claiming to understand the homeless but was just trying to put a spotlight on it. Sadly, it seems, people are more comfortable criticizing others for bringing the issue up than they are actually talking, or doing something, about it. The issue is not only still with us but seems to have gotten worse. Now we even have fully employed people who are homeless and live in their car because the wage they make can't afford them a place to live. Sorry to go off on that rant, but Phil was right.
One legacy of late-era Collins' music is that "You'll Be in My Heart" from the "Tarzan" soundtrack is not a staple for parent/child dances at weddings. I've heard it numerous times in recent years as a wedding photographer.
Anyone that wants to put a spotlight on something that is wrong, unfortunate, unnecessary, sad, tragic, cruel- any & all of the above- in the hopes of helping, has the right to. (Technically, we all have the right to say anything we want anyway.) He wasn't even preaching at anyone. He was just asking people to stop & think, giving them another perspective. Isn't that one of the main purposes of art? Making people think? Showing a different perspective? He was talking about things he'd seen in his real life. Who has the right to tell anyone else what they are allowed to do w/ their own voice? Especially, when it is speaking out about their own life experience. He sang from the perspective of the people "living in paradise", not the homeless. The man did not need to "use homelessness" to create a hit & make more money. Clearly he was a hit-maker already. Yes, it may smack of hypocrisy, at first glance, that a wealthy man is asking us to "to think twice" about helping the homeless. Who can help them better than he can? He can donate a good chunk of his money to charities that help the homeless. However, there are a number of problems w/ this simplistic thinking: 1) Just because someone has money and feels bad for those who don't, doesn't mean they should give up their own hard earned money either. He did work hard for his fame & fortune. Personally, I hate the way the rich live, the excess makes me sick, but he earned his place & owes no one his wealth. 2) He may very well have donated a ton of money to the cause. More than the people calling him a hypocrite did too, I wager. Is he supposed to give until he's homeless too? When will he have given enough to not be seen as a hypocrite? Where is the arbitrary line that says you've given enough? 3) It takes more than money to solve the troubles of the homeless. It takes mental health therapy, substance abuse treatment, & any number of other complicated approaches. This requires people w/ training & experience. Money is not enough. 4) He WAS helping just by calling attention to the problem. Who else has the kind of platform to get a message out to such a large number of people? Something he would not be able to do as effectively if he wasn't already famous, & therefore wealthy. So, he's not allowed to have an opinion about something because he's wealthy? He's not allowed to HELP because he's wealthy? Even though he is in one of the best positions to do so? Anyone who truly cared about the issue would be grateful for his song not knock him down for it. Any aid, is in the end, still aid, no matter where it comes from. We're talking about peoples lives here. Apologies for the rant! I guess I have strong feelings on this. 😅
People often forget the humble beginnings many musicians come from. It's easy to criticize than to do one better and actually do something. Besides being an amazing drummer he's a successful musician whose conscience is still intact.
"Another Day in Paradise" and "Throwing It All Away" disturbed me so much as a child, I used to run around the coffee table until they were over. To this day, these songs tug at my heartstrings and make me sad. "Hold On My Heart" and "In Too Deep" are two other ones..
❤🎉 Hola, Lola's. How can anyone give Phil heat for anything? Bunch of Ken's and Karen's. Love Another Day In Paradise. Fun fact: From 1986 to 1989, one could turn on the radio and hear a Phil Collins song every 15 minutes all day every day. And may Phil deal with his multiple health problems. He is really struggling. Thanks Professor. Have a great weekend.
Well, the grammies are just like the "old boy network" & Phil is definitely working-class/blue collar guy, so he has a dis-connect with the elites, critics, armchair commenters, etc ?
How could I be nostalgic when I was fourteen? But, I was instantly nostalgic when I first heard Boston's "Don't Look Back." It's still the one, though there are some solid ones, such as "Cold as Ice," "I'm Just a Singer," and about a half dozen ACDC openings.
Poll: What is your pick the most NOSTALGIC Opening for a Song from the Rock Era? One that upon hearing it...Takes you back to a great memory?
House of the Rising Sun The Animals
John Cougar - Ain't Even Done With The Night
Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
Roundabout
@@Code.Name.V Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now had to be played in more movies than any other in the 80s and probably early 90s.
"Dont Need Nothing But a Good time' Poison
Anyone who wore loafers with no socks imagining themselves as Crockett or Tubbs with 'In The Air Tonight' playing in their heads raise their hands. 🖐Phil Collins and the '80s are simply inseparable. His Concorde trip to play both stages at Live AID is legendary. The decade would just not be the same without the voice of Phil Collins.
Love it!
Tubbs wore socks with his suits. Crockett never did.
I can’t believe he made it across the Atlantic in record time!
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 And then get $hit because he didn't rehearse with Led Zeppelin and their inebriated guitarist? Give me a break!
Yeah, they freed me from the need to wear socks. I still do not wear them most of the time.
Phil Collins is one of my all time favorite musicians.
I’ll always regret not seeing him in concert
Me too. I hope he is doing well today.
Only saw him only once with Genesis in 1978 but it was the best concert of my life. Phil's charisma was off the charts and his drumming with Chester blew our minds! So grateful for that night. Thank you, Sir Philip David Charles Collins.
@@BaddogSports I was a kid at the time. Still, I wish I had seen him in concert. I don’t expect he’ll do anymore ever again considering his health.
I believe that with Phil Collins writing “Another Day In Paradise”, it made him, along with many others, realize that the 80s were not all glamorous and glitz that people thought it was, there was a darker, sadder side of the times. Maybe writing the song gave him a sense of gratitude for how his career turned out and also gave him more empathy towards those not as fortunate. The “But Seriously” album, in my opinion, was a great album to end one decade and start another. It included a few of my favourites, such as “I Wish It Would Rain Down” and “Something Happened On The Way To Heaven”. The beginning of “Another Day In Paradise” with the synthesizer still gives me chills 😊🤍
Good post!
I love that song. (Just Another Day In Paradise)
Let's face it: show bizzies were pretty much "snow blind" throughout the 1980's.
It is. No time period was truly perfect.
I Wish It Would Rain Down is one of my all time fave songs.
It's sad that critics called Phil out as being hypocritical because of his wealth. I remember hearing many years ago that Phil took up donations for the homeless at his concerts and then doubled those contributions with his own money. That's not hypocrisy. It's bringing awareness and then moving others to action while leading by example.
You can hear him in German on his 'Serious Hits Live' 1990 tour DVD explaining how he would appreciate any donations, as he planned to match their support for a Berlin homeless agency to which he was giving. He received a very long standing ovation for which he was visibly embarrassed. He was no show-off, but an honestly humble dude. Total respect!
@@marty9072 YES!
As a Pastor whose church works extensively with and for homeless and low-income people, I am glad for this song. Regarding the controversy about the song and Phil's huge earnings, I do not see anything wrong with what he did. I do not hear people complaining about how much politicians make in speeches or, public appearances or movie stars doing the same. Give the guy a break. He made great music, and if he can help make people aware of an issue that is not going away soon, then good for him.
Thanks for sharing !
Absolutely!!!
I'm sure you can sympathize. Holding people's feet to the fire is never very popular. I believe that was Jesus's undoing. Praise the Lord!
@@bradley-eblesisor Except that Jesus was not undone; what happened was EXACTLY what He intended. It was the cross that was undone, in the wee hours of that Sunday morning when, according to the Apostle John (the ONLY Gospel-writing eyewitness to the scene), the stone was taken up and away from the tomb.
I agree. His intentions were wonderful.
My wife and I have been waiting for you to do this song. Its one of the best of the 80s. Nicely done.
The one time Phil Collins gets real serious with “Another Day In Paradise”, critics are getting on his ass. They say he’s too rich to sing that song, others say he’s just a rock star trying to get some street credentials. The guy can’t win for losing. But Phil Collins had the last laugh, as it became a #1 hit. Good for him.
Phil was qualified to do exactly what he did-call attention to it from his own perspective, in his own uniquely creative way. Even more than that, he was simply delivering a message that he was given and compelled to deliver, which he did in such an extraordinary way. Shame on anyone who ever said anything negative, critical, or judgmental about Phil Collins and “Another Day In Paradise”.
That’s right. He was trying to save lives.
I'm curious whether he actually allowed those homeless charities and NGO's to use his song without paying him royalties. That would tell me where his heart was.
@@beenaplumber8379 According to Wikipedia's page on the song. He was raising money at his concerts, back then, for the homeless. Then donating double that total, out of his own pocket. That is according to Jamie Wales of Gigwise, a British music news website.
@@rainymoon9848 That's pretty awesome! It still would be cool to know he allowed his song to be used by charities. I'm not looking to fault him. I'm just curious. Raising awareness and making those donations is already more than most of us ever do.
If Phill Collins can carry a 60s guy like me into a new century it speaks millions to not just his musical talent but also his sense to remain grounded and viable. That said, yeah unfortunately there comes a time we all need to retire for our own peace of mind. Excellent report, Adam.
The VOICE of the 80s was Collins. It was everywhere, everyday, every year. From '80 thru 89. Madonna, MJ, Prince, as great as they were, were just way points every few years.
The 80s: _Lived 'em. Loved 'em. Miss 'em._
'But Seriously' is quite frankly one of the most stunning albums ever made.
From the first second to the last it takes you to places you never knew you wanted to go.
So very true!
I think it is Phil’s best solo album .
@@dennishuyvaert1416 agreed!!
It's absolutely sublime.
@@CA7VINBACH well said.
It’s so atmospheric.
Uncle Phil is one of the greats. We're blessed that he's still with us.
Agreed!
James Avery too
Protect him at all costs.
No, I think Phil Colins wanted to explore a number of genres, from light rock, pop, contemporary, new wave, given his talent with the wide range of music he made. He's a legend. Thanks POR!
Amen!
Anyone who listens to '70s Genesis or even any of their live concert videos would have to add that Phil Collins 'ROCKS'.
Don't forget jazz fusion with Brand X
Plus he was a Motown fan too, hence his duet with Philip Bailey = "Easy Lover" another great song
I love "Another Day in Paradise", as well as its haunting introduction, and powerful message. One of Phil Collins' best songs, in my opinion.
Agree and compensation for his atrocity aka 'Sussudio'....almost.
@@earlgrey691 that is tough.....Sussudio is definitely my least favorite Phil hit.
@@TerrickTerranYou and me both!
@@earlgrey691 I didn't care for Sussudio when it was out, but it has grown on me as an adult. It's still the weakest hit on the album, IMO. "Take Me Home" and "One More Night" were so AMAZING!!! I also loved "We Said Hello Goodbye," which played on a local radio station back in the day.
Thans Trina!
But Seriously was one of the first CDs my family bought once we had our CD player. I was listening to Do You Remember, when I saw the news on TV of college basketball star Hank Gathers collapsing on the court and shortly after passing away. The date is etched in my memory - March 4, 1990.
Phil wrote and sang some of the most heartfelt, melancholy, and thought-provoking songs of his era. A true master.
So good!
So sad.
When someone is as talented as Phil Collins, too much is never enough. Unbelievable songwriter, terrific drummer, good singer. There has been better in each category, but collectively? I find it hard to think of anyone who could approach him. As for this channel, I just want to thank you, Professor of Rock, for constantly bringing back the best decade for we Gen X, a decade that was unprecedented and one that will never be matched. 80s were a special, special time.
I don' t think Phil Collins is as rich as his ex-wives are.
Lol, good point.
So true.
Fair assessment Lol 😭
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Tru Dat!!!!!
I will forever associate this song with a former boss of mine!! I bought a cassette single of it!! He put it in a cassette player that had auto rewind and played it for over 2 hours!! Sadly he passed away from a brain aneurysm not too much later!! I still always think about him when I hear it!! Thanks for bringing back some memories!! Cindy S.
Thanks for sharing!
@@cindysnow2123 I don’t want to seem insensitive, but you’re not implying that 2 straight hours of this song can cause health issues, are you?
@@FredGroenke55 no way!! I didn't mean for it to sound like that!! I just wanted to point out why the song means so much to me!!
It's so nice you've been able to keep happy memories of your former boss. As we know, not all bosses can be associated with good memories! (I still think about a couple of mine, and I hope they have had happy lives.) You have kept your former boss alive, in a good way. Your comment was really thoughtful. ❤
@@cindysnow2123 sorry, I didn’t think that you weren’t implying that, and I didn’t mean to take away from your good memories.
They said on Behind The Music that when looking for a replacement for Peter Gabriel in Genesis Phil was the one getting people ready for auditions and after so many people didn’t work out the others said you know you’re better than everyone else we’ve heard. Phil said he told them that may be but I’m not the singer I’m the drummer. They were out of time to get A Trick of the Tail done to submit and Phil said ok let me take a crack at it. They said that they released the album with no lead singer and intended to keep looking but when it was a hit Phil said he told them ok I’ll do it.
@mariskacandice890 - True! I'd heard that same story about Phil and Trick Of The Tail. I also heard that Peter Gabriel gave some vocal lessons to Phil. If you take notice when Phil is not behind the drums, he sings UP into the mic, not down, which us how Peter sang. It stretches the vocal chords.
@@RobertL_0563 Thank you I did not notice that
Nice work Professor!! Thanks for not bagging on Phils' career! One of the best drummers ever! More please.
The 80s, what a great time to grow up and a great time to be alive. I love the nostalgia on this channel, what memories these wonderful songs bring back.
Same here! We were very blessed, for sure!
If only we could do it all over again!
Phil!!! More Phil please!! The man has always been misunderstood and it's so sad. I have read his book several times and so much of it brings me to tears....and laughter.
I love Phil Collins. I had his albums on cassette tape. This is the most important song that he ever did. These songs are a big hit of nostalgia. Thank you.
Anytime someone says an artist is "too overplayed"... well, that's not the fault of the artist, is it now. That would be the fault of the radio DJs who played their music every time someone requested it. It would be the fault of fans who enjoyed their music over, and over again. Why blame the artist?
I saw Phil Collins live three times! "Seriously, Live!", "Both Sides", and "Trip into the Light". On the "Both Sides" tour, I was close enough to the stage that he was able to give me a high-five! PHIL COLLINS SLAPPED MY HAND!!!
I was such a huge Phil Collins fan, that I had NO IDEA that people considered him "overplayed"! I must have had mental-earplugs in to all that noise. Everyone I knew had no problem with me swearing his shirts, or listening to his albums on my walkman, or that I was reading a biography about his life... (shrugs)
Anyway... Phil? He's The Guy. 👍
Have you considered doing segments on the origins of the artists - as in snippets about where the artists we love came from and where they developed their affinity for music?
No... But great idea!
Clapton's guitar work on "I Wish It Would Rain Down" = chef's kiss
So cool Professor!! Got to see the “Invisible Touch” tour in ‘86!! Incredible!🤘🔥
Encountered him a few times while he was working on the soundtrack for Tarzan. He was down to earth and friendly with all the animators and everyone else in the building. Massive talent, great guy.
The 80s wouldn't have been the F♡cking 80s without Phil F♡cking Collins!
Collins also played drums for Frida (formerly of ABBA) "I Know There's Something Going On."
Good catch! That was a great song for Frida. I also posted no one (including Adam) mentioned he played on my favorite holiday song, the UK #1 (US #13) hit by Band Aid "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
Yes, one of my favourite Christmas songs too & it really gives a true/pure message as well. I can't say I liked the Americans band aid song "We are the World"? The title alone makes it seem as though they are saying USA is tooting it own horn? A bit culturally deaf, even. Shame
I confess I liked Abba a lot, but I never bought their albums, actually my parents did & being a bit of a music snob (back then), I never really admitted it, until some years later. I loved rock, punk, new wave, etc, though me & one old school friend went to see them & I was hoping some of my other mates didn't find out, lol. Ikr ! (Sorry Abba) By the early 80's I had grown up a bit, & revealed I was a fan. 👍😁
Thank goodness, "Erasure" brought about a Abba revival with their version of "Take a Chance on Me" & everyone agreed they were great, even in drag, lol 😁👍
Yes! More on Phil, Peter and Genesis, please!!!! This has been my favorite group since I was a child in 1977.
Another Day in Paradise is a beautifully crafted song. The criticism is unmerited.
It’s amazing how prolific he was. I had forgotten about many of those songs mentioned. If I ever have a free couple of days, I’ll revisit his catalog.
One of my favorite singers. Sometimes, I wonder what his career would have looked like if Peter Gabriel had never left Genesis. He didn't sing much of the lead vocals until Gabriel left the band. What an amazing career!
Thanks Ted!
@@ProfessorofRock Also Hall & Oates hold the record for chart champs🥊of the 80's! 📻🕺🤗🙋
🤗 I liked when Phil took control it brought all those commercial hits. Gabriel was good but Long Live Phil. 🥰
@@robertcuratolo5339 I agree 👍
Then we wouldn’t have…Sledgehammer, probably!
"Another Day in Paradise" is a real tearjerker.
Agreed!
Not as tearjerking as "Something To Believe In" by Poison (1990) - perhaps inspired by this song.
It is!
I used to joke that Phil Collins could sneeze, and if someone happened to record it, it would become a hit!
I saw Phil Collin’s in concert in Philadelphia. He was magnificent! This song is gut wrenching. It’s in my FAVORITES playlist and when it comes up, it just catches you by surprise and just tears you a new one. Phil Collins is probably one of the most underrated Rockstars of his generation. For what I understand, he’s not doing too well these daysand quit touring. I’m going to miss him.
Can't believe Phil took heat for such a cool song... I thought it had a much different vibe to it from some of his others, kind of like his Genesis "Home by the Sea"... Appreciate you bringing this one up, Professor!
That's one of the first things I noticed.
Several years earlier, Phil Collins tackled the subject of homelessness on "Man on the Corner", found on Genesis's Abacab album.
Thanks Flave!
@@freezer8530good call
Of all his #1s, Drum Duet should have been one of em! He & Chester Thompson tear it up on that piece, that’s for damn sure!!🤘
The Drum Duet led me to discover the classic drum battles of the past with Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich and others. That's the great thing about Phil. So much of his stuff is solidly rooted in music history that it helps you to discover the history.
Ditto 👍
@@thedirectorschair1054 have done the same thing. It sends you off on a slightly different journey that brings such rewards 👍😁
There are 3 artists in music history who have sold over 100 million records as both a solo artist and a member of a group. Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson........ and Phil Collins. That is not bad company to be in.
I love that my mind went right to Phil Collins & Another Day in Paradise when I read the caption. It’s like we’re on the same page. It does bring back memories of walking around downtown & giving a dollar to a gal asking for change. She was so shocked & thankful that someone would give her so much. It made me cry. 💔
I love Phil Collins. This song is powerful but my favorite is Against All Odds. That one brings back memories of my college sweetheart.
What I've always liked about "Another Day in Paradise" is how Phil Collins had explored social commentary on previous albums ("Long Long Way to Go" from *No Jacket Required* comes to mind) and would continue to ("Both Sides of the Story"). So did his Genesis band mates (Mike Rutherford writing the lyrics of "Land of Confusion" and Tony Banks writing the lyrics of the extended composition "Domino").
(That’s before exploring some of the Mike + the Mechanics catalog.)
Incidentally, my sister has told me that KC's "Please Don't Go" was the #1 hit the week I was born (6 January 1980), but I kinda prefer to sat that "Escape" was the #1 hit.
Shows that Phil was really paying attention to the news of the day.
"Long Long Way to Go" was Phil's true first attempt to focus on social issues head on. I've heard about him talk about how taxing it was to write the song with all the emotions it brought up and he did have some fear that no one would take the song seriously because it came from a "pop singer". Going off memory, but I think it was Michael Jackson that convinced him to move forward with the song.
no shit , i see a busker in London kings cross rail station on the underground and it was Phil Collins in disguise
Thanks ofr sharing.
This was the last #1 hit of the 80's, and first #1 hit of the 90's. 😎
I said this before watching the video. Do I get credit??? 😁
....NO need, 'cause I gave the PROOF! ....ha-HAA!
YOu do!
@@RBS_ Ha!
Yes I give you both credit, well done!!
@@MyName-pl7zn 😄😄
The saddest thing is that this song is even truer since he wrote it.
Speaking of "rich", I read about a "poor" singer, Cyndi Lauper*!
* After Blue Angel broke up, Lauper spent time, due to her financial problems, working in retail stores, waitressing at IHOP (which she quit after being demoted to hostess when the manager sexually harassed her), and singing in local clubs. Her most frequent gigs were at El Sombrero.
Thanks Alan!
@@ProfessorofRock Rupert Holms had another miner hit single "Him" remember that one?🎩👓💽🎸
@@SuperMarioBrosIII I actually like "Him" better than "Escape."
I read this story.
Did it mention the BIG paychecks that was getting from pharmaceutical companies for using her and her music in their commercials and ads??
One of my favourite things about your channel is its positivity. You're just a guy out there sharing his genuine love of music with the world. I don't think I've ever heard you say anything negative or critical about a song or artist or your channel (Rolling Stone Magazine? That's another story).
There was another music channel I was following for a bit. It was hosted by this young guy who was a musician himself. So he tended to pick apart anything that was recorded before he was born (or at least that's the way it seemed to me). He actually played some of his own music on the channel once. I was not impressed. Then I discovered your channel. Haven't watched his since.
I knew exactly what song you were talking about before you even revealed it. I knew the story behind this song years ago. I remember him doing an interview, I think it was on MTV back in the day, about the reason he wrote it. He pretty much had to search his soul after he spurned a homeless person. He had to consider whether he'd gotten too arrogant to care about others.
Good call!
It makes more sense for someone famous to help draw attention to a cause because they can reach a massive audience. It makes no sense to give him grief over this. Like you said, he never said he knew how they felt. He just recognized a problem from his extensive travels and tried to bring it to attention. It had been ignored too long, and I applaud him.
Phil had to be the 80's busiest guy.
...and when the 80's came to a close, he came D-isney's Main Man, and they STILL gave him heat! ...go figga....but, his BANK ACCOUNT gets respect! ....ha-HAA!
NO question!
Aside from Prince and MJ.
Guess the critics were wrong. A new generation understands the song
Too much great music is never too much.
Thanks!
If anyone wants to see Mr. Collins acting you might dial up 'Calliope'. It is a short (16 minute) 'film noir' that features Phil as a writer whose character comes to life. Lots of twists and turns. Vastly entertaining and I think a subtle satire of the film noir genre. This guy was simply amazing, complex, and so, so talented. Total respect.
Having been homeless myself, when I first found this, I almost cried: SOMEONE CARES!!! FINALLY someone actually cares.
How did you end up homeless? No snark just curious.
@@averydaymond1560 I was living in the southern end of one county while working in another county to the northwest of my home county when my vehicle would no longer make the distance, so I couldn't get to work. My employer said I abandoned the job, so I couldn't collect unemployment. I also couldn't find a job near my home. No income; couldn't pay rent. You know the rest.
@@williammaddock9179 I am sorry you went through that. I was homeless briefly once.
Thank you so much for having Phil Collins on your show. He is definitely my favorite. I am 65 and have heard lots of music but he is the best!
He gave us so much in such a rapid pace it's no wonder his body just said, "No more" and forced his retirement.
May the rest of his years be as wonderful as the music he gave us.
... and yes, Phil was justified to tell the world about his view on homelessness. The critics were wrong. I didn't see the critics doing anything to raise awareness of homelessness. Phil certainly did.
Sitting on a couch in a drunken stupor for 2 years didn't help either
Ever since I was a kid, Phil has been my favorite musician. His music has helped define my life. Heard all his solo stuff even Gen X and his early music when he was just trying to get gigs in and around London and all his Genesis music of course. No musician has touched my life as much as Phil has. I finally got to see him with Genesis in Ohio two years ago. Although he isn't at the top of his game, I feel immensely grateful to have seen him live and to be able to be in the same building as he was. I have his debut solo album autographed and on my wall. He will forever have a place in my heart. Thanks for another great video PoR.
When I saw the title itself, I knew that it was about Another Day in Paradise 😂😂😂
Cool!
The beginning of the song is devastating. All he was doing in the song was to say open your eyes.
My older sister got the game "Pay Day" one Christmas in the 70s. I got the game "Bonkers" that year, and, while we played "Bonkers" quite a bit, we played "Pay Day" a LOT. There was one card that, if you got it, you won more times than not.
Used to play Pay Day a lot with my family.
I would love to hear more about Phil Collins and his songbook. It was my era for sure.
You got it!
Some may say Phil Collins oversaturated the music of the 80s, but to me, I think we were blessed to not only have a prolific musician/producer, but also someone who made GREAT music!! I fear his sunset days are here, but what a legacy he will be leaving. Phil is truly a global treasure.
So true!
I agree! He is truly living his golden years.
He also was the drummer for Robert Plant’s North American tour Principal of Moments
lol. Payday game had the Schoolhouse Rock animation.
That's right!
The things I find fascinating about Phil Collins--a true generational talent--is that he wasn't particularly good looking, his instrument wasn't a guitar but a drum kit for heaven's sake, and the mood of his most popular songs is almost elegiac. Definitely not a typical rock god.
I had a waitressing job, when going to college. First time I heard this was from the muzak during my shift. All of the staff was, usually, joking and laughing together, but the sound of this song was so haunting and melancholy, I excused myself, went to the ladies' room, and cried.
If we all had a soundtrack to our life especially us Gen-X kids I can assure you there’s at least one Phil Collin’s track if not 2 on it. His music was not only commercially successful but his music changed lives. I find that going back and listening to some of these songs starts me to crying. These songs are so well written.
Phil was on FIRE in the 80s. A lot of my favorite artists were studio rats like him putting out albums every year. Favorite pop culture for Phil Collins was SOUTH PARK
YES! So funny! Thanks DUKE!
@@ProfessorofRock You got it!
No shock here, good works, glad you covered it.
There is no such thing as too much Phil Collins.
I have totally had my fill of Phil...said no one ever.
That’s right.
Indeed
Wrong!
This song is huge in many countries in Central and South America. There isn't a single 80s music compilation without it. That's why it's his most streamed song. The chorus is the what catches the most.
Some people might remember when Sting was on the Rosie O’Donnell show in the 90s, she told him I loved you in Buster and Sting replied That was Phil Collins 😂. Rosie almost fell off her chair!
OMG, really, she said that ? It does seem hard to mix up Phil Collins with Sting ? Lol, wth happened there? 😊
@@mossygreen2790
It was so funny! Maybe not for Sting who looked a little annoyed. Rosie later joked that she needed therapy after that.
Great recap of latter-day Phil! It’s still hard to believe he was part of the rock scene when you listen to Dance On a Volcano or Follow You Follow Me, not to mention the early Genesis years…you’re spot on about his being an over-achiever! 😊
I believe that Phil is definitely qualified to sing about homelessness. At least he felt something when he snubbed someone in need and then began to notice how widespread the problem really is.
He was in the creative zone at that time of his life. The fact that it was not one dimensional all the better. Good friend of mine, an Art professor in Dallas has been working on a program "We are all homeless" for over 15 years. Having a concious and connection with others is a good thing... and critics are not generally "connecting"
Pretty depressing that, 35 years on, the issues Phil raised in "Another Day in Paradise" not only haven't improved, but have gotten much worse.
but now we know its being done by design!
so true!
It's because rich liberals like Phil only want to look like they are concerned
I walked past a homeless man twice on my way to the college dining room just today!
@@SynthMusicWorld Yes. 😕
Great job as always, Sir! Thank you for fantastic content and such an amazing job on covering these terrific artists. I appreciate you more than you know.
'I don't care anymore' is a powerful song.Shook me a tad when first i heard.
WOw! So good . What a vocal!
....jeeeezus! ...I remember getting the 45, UNHEARD, back in early 1983 at this rinky-dink Record store in me neighborhood, because the pic sleeve was akin to the LP cover of "Hello I must Be Going"....and when I heard it, I said to myself, "...who made HIM mad!?" ....ha-HAAA!!
This is my frustration song, lol. It usually plays in my head at work after a long day. 😁
@@RBS_ A man who specialised in turning emotional rawness into high-art.Thinking of 'If leaving me is easy' ? utterly beguiling.If choosing an elite supergroup (i think YES have it covered) but one more akin to the Wilburys (too rich a mixture for the not so overwhelming output), would imho include Collins and Steven Stills for a start.
It really shakes you to your core!
Phil Collins, Hall & Oats and the like are Office Rock.
You would rather have Kanye West, K-Pop, Taylor Swift songs filling the silence?
@@nicholashylton6857 no, you need inoffensive light & upbeat music for the office. But I wouldn’t buy it.
Office Rock. Why do you call it that?
My 2 favorite songs by Phil Collins are, "Take Me Home" and "We Said Hello, Goodbye" from the No Jacket Required album. Those were pretty deep songs too. Brought me to tears many times.
The "Steven King" of music
That's as good as title as any!
Except he's not an asshole in real life.
Did he sell his soul to Satan too?
Wouldn't know never met either@@JoeyBagODonuts-h9s
@@purplelove392doubt it. No such thing as satan
For me, like many other commenters here, my 80s experience is indelibly linked with the music of Phil Collins & Genesis. I nearly wore out my cassettes of Face Value, Hello I Must Be Going, and the Genesis albums Genesis, and Invisible Touch. Loved so many songs from those records.
I do not think anyone should be criticized for writing a song, or doing anything, to point out issues that actually exist in our society. If someone speaks the truth does it matter the size of their bank account? Like you said, he was never claiming to understand the homeless but was just trying to put a spotlight on it. Sadly, it seems, people are more comfortable criticizing others for bringing the issue up than they are actually talking, or doing something, about it. The issue is not only still with us but seems to have gotten worse. Now we even have fully employed people who are homeless and live in their car because the wage they make can't afford them a place to live. Sorry to go off on that rant, but Phil was right.
Phil was the ultimate anti rock star. The featured songs today really makes you think and question your actions. It's a great one.
So true!
As someone who passed a few homeless people walking around college lately, I concur.
One legacy of late-era Collins' music is that "You'll Be in My Heart" from the "Tarzan" soundtrack is not a staple for parent/child dances at weddings. I've heard it numerous times in recent years as a wedding photographer.
Love it!
Anyone that wants to put a spotlight on something that is wrong, unfortunate, unnecessary, sad, tragic, cruel- any & all of the above- in the hopes of helping, has the right to. (Technically, we all have the right to say anything we want anyway.)
He wasn't even preaching at anyone. He was just asking people to stop & think, giving them another perspective. Isn't that one of the main purposes of art? Making people think? Showing a different perspective?
He was talking about things he'd seen in his real life. Who has the right to tell anyone else what they are allowed to do w/ their own voice? Especially, when it is speaking out about their own life experience. He sang from the perspective of the people "living in paradise", not the homeless.
The man did not need to "use homelessness" to create a hit & make more money. Clearly he was a hit-maker already.
Yes, it may smack of hypocrisy, at first glance, that a wealthy man is asking us to "to think twice" about helping the homeless. Who can help them better than he can? He can donate a good chunk of his money to charities that help the homeless. However, there are a number of problems w/ this simplistic thinking:
1) Just because someone has money and feels bad for those who don't, doesn't mean they should give up their own hard earned money either. He did work hard for his fame & fortune. Personally, I hate the way the rich live, the excess makes me sick, but he earned his place & owes no one his wealth.
2) He may very well have donated a ton of money to the cause. More than the people calling him a hypocrite did too, I wager. Is he supposed to give until he's homeless too? When will he have given enough to not be seen as a hypocrite? Where is the arbitrary line that says you've given enough?
3) It takes more than money to solve the troubles of the homeless. It takes mental health therapy, substance abuse treatment, & any number of other complicated approaches. This requires people w/ training & experience. Money is not enough.
4) He WAS helping just by calling attention to the problem. Who else has the kind of platform to get a message out to such a large number of people? Something he would not be able to do as effectively if he wasn't already famous, & therefore wealthy. So, he's not allowed to have an opinion about something because he's wealthy? He's not allowed to HELP because he's wealthy? Even though he is in one of the best positions to do so?
Anyone who truly cared about the issue would be grateful for his song not knock him down for it. Any aid, is in the end, still aid, no matter where it comes from. We're talking about peoples lives here.
Apologies for the rant! I guess I have strong feelings on this. 😅
Well said.
People often forget the humble beginnings many musicians come from. It's easy to criticize than to do one better and actually do something. Besides being an amazing drummer he's a successful musician whose conscience is still intact.
You forgot an 80's song that went number one we are the world
"Another Day in Paradise" and "Throwing It All Away" disturbed me so much as a child, I used to run around the coffee table until they were over. To this day, these songs tug at my heartstrings and make me sad. "Hold On My Heart" and "In Too Deep" are two other ones..
❤🎉
Hola, Lola's.
How can anyone give Phil heat for anything? Bunch of Ken's and Karen's.
Love Another Day In Paradise.
Fun fact: From 1986 to 1989, one could turn on the radio and hear a Phil Collins song every 15 minutes all day every day.
And may Phil deal with his multiple health problems. He is really struggling.
Thanks Professor.
Have a great weekend.
Thanks my friend! you do the same!
Phil was really busy back then.
Phil Collins is one of the best, if not The Best, Artist of my life. I'm 62, so you know I love his songs and drumming. More Phil Collins PLEASE!
I have a friend (who looks strikingly like Janet Jackson) that insists Phil Collins is among the sexiest men to ever exist…🖖🏼
..me (late) Aunt thought the same thing! ...I thought it was a, "..he has Money..." thing, but she genuinely MEANT it! ...you see what you see......
...but seriously?
I once heard him say, Me and folks at the grammies agree, I hate them and they hate me!! lol
Well, the grammies are just like the "old boy network" & Phil is definitely working-class/blue collar guy, so he has a dis-connect with the elites, critics, armchair commenters, etc ?
The way Phil shows his face on his albums, it's like he's making a hard stare at you every time. Like he's trying to hypnotize us.
Ha ha!
Or that he’s being very demure, very mindful. 😜
Wow. Did not register how many hits he and Genesis produced until you refreshed my memory. I will definitely have to break out his stuff again.
Greetings, gang.
Good morning!
And salutations to you.
Hola amigos! 😀
@@Whisper_292 good day dear Whisper.
@@LaManteca76 Hola!
More Phil and Genesis! Awesome story line! Love Phil! He is amazing artist!
Hey, y'all.
Hey Whisper!
Hi! 😄
Heya Whisper
Late greetings today Ms. Whisper. Enjoy the weekend.
How could I be nostalgic when I was fourteen? But, I was instantly nostalgic when I first heard Boston's "Don't Look Back." It's still the one, though there are some solid ones, such as "Cold as Ice," "I'm Just a Singer," and about a half dozen ACDC openings.
Phil Collins is an ICON !!! I’ve always loved his music and always will. So many good memories of my youth attached to them.