I never tire of watching people react to this iconic Phil Collins video. Dude is a BEAST - singer, songwriter, musician- just ultra talented. Phil Collins is an international treasure! Great reaction, guys!

This whole build up is like the calm before the storm. Absolutely amazing. Also, people rarely mention this, but the whole crew is effing killing it, everything is so perfect.

This song was released in 1981.... Some music never looses it's appeal. LEGENDARY!!!

Phil Collins just doesn't get the recognition as one of the greatest rock drummers ever!

He's not the evil villain. He the hero calling out the evil villain.

That is how you take the stage and OWN IT!

Phil Collins is fabulous I am sorry he is so unwell now bless him.. ❤ UK

The stamina Phil Collins has in this performance at the age of 52 is incredible. His voice and drum skills are fantastic.

Can you imagine being there right then watching it live? Can you imagine the energy flowing through the room?

I am old enough to remember when they played it on the tv show "Miami Vice" I watched that and it was during a heavy moment in the series and fit it perfectly, true showman, the GOAT of all drummers!

I love the rush everybody gets when that beat finally drops. It's a pretty triumphant feeling. A testament to the showmanship, but also the pure genius songwriting.

Phil's Snare is on his right because he is a lefthand drummer. Kick ass, wasn't it? Hell Yeah !!! So is Ringo of the Beatles.

If anyone can hear this song and not be "moved" then you must be dead! This song is iconic and never fails to give me goosebumps 🎉❤❤❤. Phil is a legend 🌟❤️❤️❤️

Iconic early 80's, this is an epic song, on par with literally anything! This is the best version of this song live ever recorded (in my humble opinion).

This song IS the 1980's it defines the generation. The ultimate drum break. Phil was one of the most prolific performers of the era. We will not see his like again. Great to see his legacy continues. This was the start to the second part of the concert.

The man is a LEGEND. This song is LEGENDARY. NOTHING like it anywhere. Mike 🫳 drop

This is THE most iconic drum roll in human history

Believe it or not, Phil OPENED this show with this number! Incredible!!

I am a 61 year old black man who grew up watching/listening to Phil Collins. Thanks God for his singing

I’ve watched about 100 different reactions of this song and it never gets old. Phil Collins is such a generational talent

I'm 60 and we had the absolute best music throughout my life.

This is the most animated I've seen you two. Usually, you're very understated and "professional" (not "fan-like"). THIS brought out the "ticket-buyer" in you. You paid for it and got yer monies worth. The paper throw was the "coda" for me. Well done.

It's like those drumsticks just appeared out of thin air as he sits down just *in time* ...pure magic.

Phil closed with this, but ends every show with an encore of Take Me Home. The crowd walks out singing it still. It's f'n beautiful, man.

Goosebumps still. Watched it literally hundreds of times. Been a Phil fan since Genesis arrived while I was in Jr High. He is such a fun guy. Watch I Can’t Dance by Genesis. Too much fun! I love you guys. All about the music! 😎☮️❤️

The most underrated set of pipes in rock.

That was a GREAT reaction. Have you ever been more animated on any other song you’ve reacted to? I don’t believe so. A classic drop, one of the best ever. Glad you went back and did the live version. Shout out to Lee Sklar, the dude with the beard, on bass. One of the best ever. That was 🔥 gentlemen, pure, unadulterated 🔥

Phil is left handed so his kit is setup accordingly! It always blows me away, how he can play in perfect unison with Chester Thompson (a master in his own right) while singing! Serious talent.

I was a screenwriter on Disney's 'Tarzan' and Phil outdid himself on the score. Fire!

Epic Performance 🔥 This one will go down in history!! Great Reaction Guys ❤

My generation! Love love love Phil Collins!

Watching this reaction was mesmerizing.....this is an epic performance and it was great to share that with you guys. 🔥❤️

I have watched about 10-15 reactions to this iconic song and every time Phil starts playing the drums I lose it!

People forget that Phil Collins is actually a phenomenal Drummer. Check out some of his work with Brand X.

Great reaction(s) gentlemen. Thank you!

Bros, we saw this show and the drums were so strong you could feel them inside your chest... amazing!

In The Air Tonight was a highlight of every gig Phil played solo. But it NEVER was the last song, neither of the regular set nor as an encore. In the studio Phil used “gated reverb” drum sound. This was developed coincidentally by producer Hugh Padgham, when Phil played drums on one of Peter Gabriel’s solo albums.

Huge concert, and I read he was 52 years old when this took place …… He sang his heart out, and I can’t believe the way he sang it and beating on those drums also !!!! Can’t be an easy thing to do !!!! I LOVE THIS, I have to listen often!!!! I’m so glad u guys got to see this😘💥

My all time favorite....Never gets old.....great reaction!

I love Phil and enjoy his Genesis but I was so lucky to see him drumming up a storm in the last tour with Peter Gabriel doing the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway double album in an amazing performance. After that epic they came back for a second set of classics, ending with Watcher of the Skies. Great Phil memory with 5 master musicians at their peak.

I love people's reaction to this song that don't know who Phill Collins is he is class in a glass

Seeing the drum kit raise out of the stage never gets old.

I saw Phil on his "Hello, I Must be Going" tour, 1983, and it was astonishing! He had Face Value, HIMBG, and he had songs from his Fusion (Jazz/Rock) band Brand X to play in the set! He didn't play any Genesis songs but he was fine with all those other hits and deep-cuts from his first two albums. It was incredible! Not only is he one of the best drummers and singers of all time, he's also one of the best Front Men and songwriters of all time! What a career! He's such an inspiration for me (I'm a drummer and a writer too)!

💙Phil is THE MASTER!!!🥰👏🥰😍🥰 This song gives me goosebumps EVERY TIME!!!😁😁😁

I am so impressed with your channel. You listen to your viewers and don't waste any time in meeting their suggestions and requests. This is such an iconic song but this live performance takes it to a whole new level - gives me the chills it is so good. Love your reaction guys - keep it up!🧡

GREAT REACTION GUYS!! This is the best live version out there , audio and video quality wise. Its from 2004 in Paris. The buildup, the anticipation and the TIMING OF HIS WALK HAS TO BE PERFECT. He's done that song at every solo concert since 1982, so he has that slow walk timed PERFECTLY for the huge drum fill! Its a master class in staging and performance. And yes, those were always real drums on this song, using a GATED REVERB EFFECT, that Collins himself developed while drumming on his ex Genesis band mate and prior lead singer Peter Gabriel's song INTRUDER from his Melt album. The gated reverb is a way of increasing and prolonging the amount of echo reverb via compression you get on the drums, the "gate" controls the time of the sustained echo. The idea is to make those drums sound even louder and "bigger" sounding. Peter wanted that sound with no cymbals for a eerie creepy drum sound for INTRUDER. So that is the 1st song to use this Gated Reverb Effect, 1980. Phil liked what he came up with so he used it on this 1981 iconic In the Air Tonight which defines this heavy drum sound in the 80s. I would LOVE it if you guys could react to Gabriel's INTRUDER, (not a video), it's one of his best songs and you'll love it. Also, other great songs with this signature Collins drum sound are: >I DONT CARE ANYMORE from Collins 2nd album 1982, this time the heavy drum sound starts right away as Phil directs his anger and frustration over his marriage failing through the drums. The original album cut or there are a few great early 80s videos where Phil sings while the great Chester Thompson is doing Phil's drum parts. >MAMA>Genesis self titled album. Huge hit, opening track of the album, similar to ITAT as the heavy drum fill kicks in during the middle of the song. There is a good live video from 1987 Wembley outdoors, its the opening song of the concert. Same type of gated reverb heavy loud drumming. Phil was everywhere in the 80s, that drum sound was iconic and very influential and copied. Re when in the concert this was played, I saw Phil Collins solo band tours 4 different years. My recollection is early on it was the last song of the set or an encore. But by this time, 2004, my recollection is that it was the FIRST song after a mid concert intermission. That way the crowd had time to get settled in, and Phil had time to get ready and the stage set up (his drum kit was hidden and then rose up to that top level). That's the way he did it the last time I saw him do ITAT in 1997. Thanks for the great reaction, please DO INTRUDER and the other 2 if possible.

Never get tires of the new school appreciating the old school💖

I was raised on Genisis and Phil Collins. Was lucky enough to see them both in concert. It was amazing!!!

Hard not to show appreciation when you see an amazing performance. That was a good one.

I get goosebumps everytime he gets to his drum set. It's so powerful and this is a great song to begin with. But watching him do it is even more impactful. Love you guys and I've been watching for a while now. Keep bringing the great songs and reactions!

Thanks for this one Guys! Phil is a legend and unfortunately, age has gotten the best of him. Say a prayer and spread the love 🐶😎🇺🇸

So glad you did the live, it brings all the beauty of this song and cranks it up to 11. He beats those drums like they're a red-headed stepchild.

I seen him in concert back in the late 80s ...was amazing! The music shows us we are really together....we gotta keep that music together. Yall are appreciated!

This song is amazing on the album, this live version is epic. Phil takes it up to 12! I don't think this is the last song of the show. There's another song, well two, "drums, drums and more drums" where Phil, Chester Thompson, the other drummer and they guy playing the congas, can't remember his name, that goes into "Take Me Home" which is an all out party on stage. At the end everyone takes a bow.

Best reaction guys! Brought a tear to my eyes. So glad you enjoyed it. I need to sit down and have a drink with you two. Talk music !!😎👍🎵🎸🥁

Y'all aren't mentioning how hard it is to sing and drum. Without his voice shaking a bit. That's epic

I have seen Phil Collins several times, with and without Genesis he is always fantastic. Your faces and reaction to epic songs is so refreshing and fun. Great reaction gentlemen. Youre becoming a habit everyday. A good one✌️😀🎼🎸🎶

One of the most iconic songs ever

Chester Thomson was the other drummer. Him and Phil could double up on some Genesis instrumental sections when Chester toured with them. Now that was amazing. Saw Phil in ‘76.

I get goose bumps every time I see this performance!!! ❤😁❤💥💥💥

And that's how a real rock star opens his farewell tour...

So glad you decided to this live version of In The Air Tonight - I could see the music flowing through you into your soul, down to the bones. That's what great music does. As always Big Soul Airplay Beats are greatly appreciated.

Uk music 60/70/80's unbeatable, soooooo grateful to have been born in1954 and have Beatles, Stones, Who, Queen and oh so many other Monster Bands....Zeppelin, Pink Floyd omg had an absolute blast!!!! Thanks for the memory guys❤

The first time i ever heard this song was when i was watching a rerun of Miami Vice in my early teens. I'm almost 37 lol

The way he nails the timing on the drop is just epic. He sits with just a split second to grab his sticks before the drop. How much did he practice that timing. Good lord. Love you Phil you legend!

Every time I watch this video it reminds me of the first time I watched it. I was an anxiety ridden, waiting for him to get to his drum set. Yelling out loud to nobody in particular, “he’s walking to his drums too slow 😰!!!” When he’s walking up that last set of stairs, and he turns back and sings, “I remember, don’t worry, how could I ever forget…” like he is teasing the drums.

You haven't lived till you seen Phil Collins live this guy is so badass for back in the seventies it was so popular so hot not cooled off yet

Don't know why this song touches me like it does.Wish I was there.

Awesome. I think "Live Saturdays" should become an Airplay Beats thing 🙌

You guys are so good. When your viewers say we wish you should've reacted to the "right" version, you don't wait months or dismiss it altogether, you come back with the version we know and love. Thank you PS: Maybe that means you can go back and react to the live LONG DRUM version of Soul Sacrifice by Santana just for me😉 Supposedly in this one you can see Janis Joplin behind the drummer enjoying the band and waiting her turn to perform. I think I can spot her, see if you can

Every time I see this clip, I wish I had seen him live. I was going to a lot of concerts in those days, not sure why I missed him. Great reaction, guys. Fantastic.

Phil Collins is also a left handed drummer, by the way. Part of the reason he has his kit set up like that

It hurts me to know that younger people didn't even know who Phil Collins was til they heard this for the first time.

This amazing performance was the 1st song of the 2nd part of the gig at Bercy, Paris 2004. Believe it or not the energy & performance went up another level. The concert starts with a brilliant drum duet with the legendary Chester Thompson & it's an upward trajectory from then.

phil collins is the GOAT❤❤

I love how he was able to express his feelings of his wife's betrayal in this song. I mean if you're gonna get your revenge, do it with a song!

I would venture a guess that most who have seen this video prefer the live version; over the studio one, something you can’t say about every song or performance in music. Having seen it live myself in concert I will always contend it’s almost like a different song, as the emotion when he performs it live certainly comes across much more strongly.

I must of heard this song on the radio a million times watching you guys getting so excited about the music I grew up with makes feel good (keep going)

Phill collins is.......from beyond. For ME❤❤❤HELLO FROM Austria

You guys are awesome. Period.

Phil Freakin Collins!! One of the best live concert recordings of recent years. Tremendous buildup and anticipation for that drum ending, Phil has so many great songs but this is at the top of Rocks totem pole all time; a true everlasting classic! Enjoyed sharing the experience with y’all 👏🏾✌🏾😊

Not the last song of the concert. He usually finished with Sussudio, and I believe this was no exception. Now...that really IS worth a watch. Thumbs up also to the sound crew. Yeah, they've had a lot of practice, but not every gig is the same. Venues are different, acoustics change. But they got it spot-on here. I love the way that all the time he's taking that slow amble around the stage, there are NO DRUMS on that rear walkway... Not until he got about 10 feet from them. They came up through the floor. Perfect timing for that iconic drum drop. Thanks, guys. 👍

It looks like he's giving the just epic TED talk ever

Your energy and reaction was so awesome. This song is one of the best songs I’ve ever heard. What a performance.

This Live version is a MASTERPIECE! Your reactions #PRICELESS!!! I got excited watching both of your REACTIONS. I bet going to a concert with you two would be Next LEVEL! I've noticed things and heard new treasures just watching along on your journey. Love, love, love how much FUN you guys have! It's super exciting seeing 'your reactions' and hearing 'your comments'. Best music channel EVER.🖖💥👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🏆👑 This is HOW MUSIC IS SUPPOSED TO EFFECTS US! Right on!

Not many realize he is left handed. So, his drums are arranged opposite of where they would be placed. And, he had retractable Sticks. That’s why you don’t see him reaching for them. He had them, with him the whole time! Loved your reaction. & the way you let the video play through with hardly no talking. I just found you, I have subscribed, & I will be back!

Da G King Phil Yessss Sirrrr ❤️‍🔥💪🏾

It’s crazy how excited people get for the drum part including myself. Phil is fantastic ❤ awesome reaction y’all.

This is one of the best reactions to anything I've ever seen. Loved this! I believe this was the first song of the second set during this tour, if i'm not mistaken. Phil's got tonnes of massive hits and we'll worth a deep dive. Bomb his solo career and his career with Genesis. I've you get the chance, check out some of the instrumental live stuff with Phil on drums. He's unbelievable. The Brazillian, the instrumental section of Abacab, Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, Duke's Travels/Duke's End, so many more. There's a show from 1977 or 78 that's full of his drumming. I'd love to see you guys react to it.

questa è la reazione che merita sto brano !!

Too fun to watch. He's incredible.😊

The sad part as Phil wrote this song after coming home and his wife was with someone else and the divorce proceeded. He was trying to protect his children from the mess and you know that doesn't happen. I think the second drummer was Chester Thomanson and Phil played with him all his career

Definitely the greatest left-handed drum intro in Rock.

GOAT !

I've seen this so many times and I have never seen such perfect timing WOW!

Some of the best musicians in the world come from the U.K

No words! Well, except for BAD ASS! Great reaction.

I saw this concert live in 2004 in Oklahoma City and it was a bucket list item since I was a kid in the 80s. It never gets old! Especially when I get to see younger folks see him for the absolute LEGEND he is!

Goosebumps!

My favorite moment of the intro is when the camera pans past Lee Sklar's epic beard. His bass been around for so many iconic moments in music history that it always gets me excited to see him.