It doesn't matter how many times I see this performance it will never get old!

Why he was so rightly regarded as being a fantastic drummer, when the crowd prematurely start to cheer before he sits at the kit, brilliant live rendition.

Remember this. Phil Collins and Michael Jackson are the only two artists that sold more than 100M of copies playing alone and more than 100M copies with their bands. Phil is among the greatest musicians ever.

The passion comes through because it’s an autobiographical song for a painful time of his life

This performance never fails to give me goosebumps. Big shout out to the guitarist on this song, his tone was perfection on this song!!

*"Well, if you told me you were drowning, I would not lend a hand.."* One of the most brutal opening verses in music. For 25 years with the legendary Genesis and a successful solo career, Phil Collins is one the GOATs in music history. Hard to believe this ITAT performance is 19 years old.

I am 63 & I grew up listening to Phil Collins......This is my Favorite video !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Of course he made it in time. He was waiting for this moment all his life!

people dont understand how difficult it is to smack the drums THAT hard and still sing without skipping a single breath ; like if you close your eyes you wouldnt think he is playing the drums AND singing that flawlesly at the same time, normally when Drummers sing and drum at the time time you can hear it in the singing ; the breath will be interupted cause of the drumming ; but with this performance you can't tell the difference, phil is a legend

The great Leland Sklar on Bass!!!

Well done for not interrupting that drum solo.

Phil Collins kicked so much ass in the mid-80’s ..he guest stared on Miami Vice like 3-4 times That’s baller!

This song is a masterpiece. A master class in building suspense, anticipation through music dynamics. Chills, goosebumps. No wonder it's in so many soundtracks.

Anyone who used to watch Miami Vice -- this song epitomized the show's feel.

Fun Fact, My cousin has spent a long time touring with Phil Collins amongst others around the World & owns one of Phil Collins’s Drum Kits! 🙂🇬🇧

Phil Collins... we must take a moment and appreciate the genius of this performer...

The whole performance from start to finish is absolutely fantastic. The build up, the atmosphere, the energy towards the end, his vocals, the stage presence, amazing.

you know, back in the 80s i didnt think much of phil collins, its only now many decades later that i can truly appreciate this masterclass.

Phil says he's been playing drums since he was five and in his seventies now 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

One of the greatest songs in human kind existance

I saw Phil Collins in Concert 30 yrs ago. He was awesome. This song was played for the show MIAMI VICE. He never came back to my city. So happy we had free tickets to the show ❤😊😊

He was drummer for his band Genesis. He is one of the best....ever

I was a kid when Genesis was massive in the 80s, but I didn’t appreciate it until much later how incredible of a songwriter and performer he was. Absolutely one of the all-time greats

The guy with the beard at the beginning who looks like Gandalf: the superlative bassist Leland Sklar. Lee has said that doing this song live always gave him goosebumps…..

Ive watched no less than 50 reaction videos to this performance and every single time Phil does his drum solo, the people reacting just stop and smile. It can't be helped! He is a genius musician and some people don't realize that he was the lead drummer for Genesis for some time before taking over lead vocals. One of the best drummers to have ever performed!

The song is pure rage. The music lacerates. It is a primal scream.

Phil Collins Is a Musical Legend - Truly Amazing Performance Of This Classic Song.

Firstly he was the drummer with Genesis and when Peter Gabriel left he stepped up as vocalist!

This whole show was GREAT!!

Playing drums and singing while maintaining breath control is notable. Phil Collins is known for this.

Phil Collins is a legend. He's from a time when musicians were artists. A performance of a lifetime ❤

Sam & Phil, Phil is one of those special artists that is a legend in their lifetime. I have watched this dozens of times. Phil appears to be just wandering about the set, YET he arrives at the drum kit just at the correct time. His timing is perfect!!!! Many forget that Phil is a drummer.!! Sam, you may not be old enough to remember Miami Vice, but this song was in one of their big scenes.. ENJOY it, it is classic!!!!!.......... Notice the audience's response as he gets to the drums... EPIC........... Was that great or what????

It blows my mind that people don’t know this song. lol. Phil Collins was my very first concert ever. I saw him perform in 1985 at a venue called, “Poplar Creek” near Chicago. I was 16. It was phenomenal. He performed this same song walking to the drums and killed it then too. ❤

every step he took up and down the stage to get to the drums was rehearsed, and timed to the beat. thats showman ship.

I so envy you two experiencing these musical gems for the first time. At 59 I still get goosebumps hearing these tunes again 😊

I grew up listening to the music of Genesis and Phil Colin's. I remember when this song came out I was cruising down the highway with the top down stero blasting at night. I highly recommend it. It's a cruising song. Phil is one of those musical genius I had the pleasure of experiencing in my lifetime. When I saw an MTV video of Phil while playing drums with Genesis singing Turn Me On Again, you just knew the guy was special. What a privilege.

Masterpiece from Phil.🔥

He perfectly stuck the landing!

I had to go and watch the Miami Vice scene with this song. Iconic.

Up the stairs, wait for it!

Phill Collins is one of my favorite artists and this and another day in paradise are my favorite songs by him! 💖

The lyrics are so important, they explain the whole story,

Phil is a living legend ! 👍👍👍🇸🇪😎💕

I’m now 72 and still love listening to all his music ❤️

They used to use this song on the original MIAMI VICE television show.

Ive been waiting,, for those smiles to show, on the first drumbeat!!!!!

Phil Collins is best known as the drummer/singer of the rock band Genesis in the 70's & for his solo career. He has had so many great hits such as "Another Day In Paradise", "I Don't Care Anymore", "Against All Odds", "One More Night", "Sussudio", "Take Me Home", "Two Hearts", "A Groovy Kind Of Love", "I Wish It Would Rain Down", "You Can't Hurry Love" etc.

Thanks for not pausing during the most epic drum solo ever! Goose bumps!

Phil Collins oh my goodness he absolutely crushed that crushed it I remember when this came out I was working as a bartender and I heard this song so many freaking times I could recite it without it ever being on it was continuously played on the jukebox in both bars that I was working in and absolutely loved it still do always will thanks for the reaction I thoroughly enjoyed it 🫶❣✌

Two words for this song. Miami Vice…

And that's how a real rock star opens a show.

I never get tired of watching Phil Collins in concert. He is absolutely incredible!!!!

The greatest left-handed drum intro in Rock.

One of the very best drummers in music history. So sad he's no longer able to do it.

Definitely a banger When you *know* what someone did. Righteousness 💯

Im crying here. In just fills me with so much emotion. I absolutely love this guy FOREVER. I just so wish i was there. Loved you reaction peeps. ❤

Thus song is extremely personal to Phil. Listen carefully to the lyrics. I recommend "Rush" the Limelight . Official video. 3 unmatched incredible musicians. A MIND BLOWING experience. You kids will love it. Enjoy the ride.

And that is what you call an EPIC PERFORMANCE.

Phil is truly one of the GOAT's...from his wiki... "Collins's discography includes eight studio albums that have sold 33.5 million certified units in the US and an estimated 150 million records sold worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling artists.[10] He is one of only three recording artists, along with Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson, who have sold over 100 million records both as solo artists and separately as principal members of a band.[11][12] He has won eight Grammy Awards, six Brit Awards (winning Best British Male Artist three times), two Golden Globe Awards, one Academy Award, and a Disney Legend Award.[13] He was awarded six Ivor Novello Awards from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, including the International Achievement Award. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1999, and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010. He has also been recognised by music publications with induction into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2012, and the Classic Drummer Hall of Fame in 2013."

You will never FORGET THIS ONE! So many great songs to choose from…this is absolutely his most phenomenal performance 🎶❤️ Love the music from Genesis.

He is a fantastic drummer and a great singer.

Mr. Collins is an icon in vocal and drum talent. Good choice!

Love the anticipation/buildup with audience hand clap participation 💜

One of the best performances I have ever seen, I have watched it so so often

Believe it, being born in the 50s & 60s, WE HAD THE BEST OF THE BEST MUSIC. All of our music was the best it will ever get. Hands Down!! Phil Collins, ohhhh yes indeed.

Phil wrote this during marriage issues so is why the intensity. The original is on a solo album (after he left Genesis) 'Face Value' album & has some other really good tracks. It's always been one of my fav songs.

This number always tak me right back to the Miami Vice time. Brilliant ♥️

Brilliant performance by all!

10:40 mark..."Damn"...sums up the entire song :) Great reaction !

One of the greatest performances

Phil is a legend. Period. ❤

I was blessed to have seen him twice on the Mama tour. He was a phenomenal front man and one of the greatest progressive drummers to ever play.

Guitar is killer!

There are so many songs that takes me back to my preteen-teen years but this one has been on the soundtrack for 90% of my life.

Is everyone forgetting that the great Don Henley for the eagles has been drumming and singing for decades, you know that Rock and roll Hall of Fame guy

Fabulous performance.

Timeless

Its called MUSIC, kids!

I got to see this concert in Oklahoma City Oklahoma in 2004 three months after I got home from being deployed to Afghanistan. It was a bucket list item I loved getting to see. This is hands down the most recognizable drum drop EVER.

Phil is a legend, and has so many bangers. Both in his solo career, and with Genesis. A few of my favorites are; "I don't care anymore". (He wrote this after a very bitter divorce). "Mama". Which is dark and kinda eery. "Land of Confusion". This video is very whimsical but, the lyrics are powerful and poignant. Even all this time later, they still are relevant. Have a great day guys. *oh, ps; I also agree with Phil's opening statement on Samantha's introduction. 😉

Saw him perform this live---the place went up for grabs when he did it. He was a terrific performer and a true musical genius.

Phil Collins was HUGE in the 80s. So many good songs to choose from, whether it was from Genesis or his solo stuff. Songs like "Land of Confusion", "Sussudio", "Don't Loose My Number", "Two Hearts", "Easy Lover", "Against All Odds", "I Missed Again", "Don't Care Anymore", & his cover of "You Can't Hurry Love" and so many others. Legendary artist.

A superb concert made special by very talented musicians and backing singers 😊

IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS!!🎵🥁🎙

I love the way he strolls off at the end. This is what I do, you’ve either got it or you ain’t. Amazing performance

Everything about this performance is fantastic. From the atmospheric buildup at the beginning (including Gandalf the Bass), the arrangement with more prominent guitar part in this version, to the iconic drum drop. Perfection.

When this song was first released in 1981, it barely cracked the top twenty of the Billboard Pop Chart. Then the television show “Miami Vice” used this song and made it much more popular. Phil Collins has a catalog of hits from “You Can’t Hurry Love” to “Something Happened On The Way To Heaven “

As soon as the drums hits that’s it erupting everywhere goosebumps all over

Another song I can´t watch without getting tears in my eyes... 😍 Great reaction, guys!! Thank you!

If you are 50+, there is no way you can listen to this, and not think of Miami Vice! Seasons 1 & 2 of the original series are worth a watch at any age!

Classic song, great reaction :) FYI Phil Collins, aside from his very successful solo career, was Genesis' drummer since 1970. Very gifted drummer, singer, writer and performer.

This is the most epic version.

This is his most famous song. It came out in 1981 and still plays almost every single day on the radio. It could be heard anywhere, a movie, sports arena, dept store, etc. That's why you have probably heard it somewhere.

i was born in 1974... and this is one of my top all time favorite songs. sending love from chattanooga tn.

I still remember first time I saw Phil Collins was in 1982 on a TV musical show called "Solid Gold". He sang his first ever hit "Can't hurry love". I was 13 yrs old 😉

i'll never forget it. here in germany, 1986, 9:45 p.m., miami vice. a series like a comic, colorful, miami, cool guys, combined with music shot like a music video, never seen like this before. and then this drum kit pops in during a scene. i'm 56 years old now and remember it like it was yesterday.

Alot of people r amazed that phil is also playing the drums and singing, may i remind everyone that 2 of the greats have done it for decades and r in the R&R hall of fame...Don Henly of the Eagles & Ringo Star of the famous Beatles

Don't care what anyone says. He WAS literally the best drummer in the entire world. The man went deaf due to how close he was to music and drums. Total legend!!!

Phil Collins was amazing

Brilliant performance of the song. Great suspense created, culminating in the section where he sits down at the drumkit and lets rip with the iconic drum part. Wonderful. All the hairs on my arms were tingling.