Most all reactionary people don't realize Phil is a drummer first and the looks on their faces when he gets on the drums , wow with mouths hung open.

I believe it was released in 1981, this song is over 40 years old and still is and always will be relevant.

I really get chills when the crowd sees him approaching the drum kit, cause they know what’s about to happen.

We love you phill. One of the greatest entertainers of all time. Nuff said.

This song came out in 1980, I was a senior in high school, now I'm just old.

Not bad for a drummer who sings a bit! 🔥🔥🔥😎

This is SO 80's!!! It's from 1981! He wrote this when he was going through a rough divorce. 💔 It's impossible to not to play the air drums to this song! I love watching your reactions, but so surprised you didn't know more about this song!! Genesis and Phil Collins! One of the best from the 80's!

To play the drums and sing at the same time is so damn hard. Phil Collins is simply amazing.

It doesn't matter how many times I've seen this.....I get the chills too! lol. I love the build up! Phil was 53 yrs old at the time of this performance.....and killed it!!! I was fortunate enough to be a teenager during the 80's with all the great music that came out during that era. While also growing up listening to the music of the 60's & 70's.....I miss it all! lol. That time of my life that is..lol.

Now this is a kick-ass live version!

Feeling pret-ty geriatric now, yep. The summer this song came out (and was *ungodly* popular), I was working the last shift at a crappy retail job as a cashier. Every night, the instant the last customer was out the door and the doors were locked, the guys who worked in the music department (they still sold '45s, that's how ancient I am!) would put this on and blare it out over the loudspeakers. It will always and forever be the "counting up my till" song to me.

So many great musicians came out of GENESIS. ✌

I have watched a LOT of these videos (Reactions to this version of this song) and I love how many of you guys legit give applause with the live audience. Love this song so much. Thank you for checking it out.

I loved Genesis! He is a talented singer and terrific drummer!!

Absolutely heartbreaking to read that he can't even hold drumsticks anymore! 🥺🥺 I absolutely love Phil! ❤️

One of my favorite songs ever! Phil is definitely one of my favorites! Listen to his “I don’t care anymore”, if you are at an impasse with someone. So many 1980’s songs you need to experience!

This is The Most Epic Beat Drop EVER !!!!!!!! Never gets old!

I bet his ex wife listens to this song and regrets every decision she ever made

He wrote this song when he was going through a bad divorce. "If you were drowning I would not lend a hand".

when you find out your wife was cheating on you and got to a hotel and write one of the best songs ever writen.

This song in the air tonight by phill Collins was used in the tv series miami vice the pilot episode in 1984 brothers keeper this song revolutionized the music industry at that time and it was a hit played still today and known as a miami sound associated with fast cars and rich and famous lifestyle

all the Build Up was on the studio version of the song, it was not just for a stage performance, every single sound that every instrument is exactly how it was recorded.

There’s a lot that needs to be said to appreciate what this is. The song was written and composed by Phil during his divorce from his first wife. Phil has said he doesn’t know where the lyrics specifically came from by it did capture the anger he felt at the time. He wrote all the instrumental lines of this song in his bedroom as well as all the other songs from his first solo album in 1981. The Miami Vice connection was its historic use to the soundtrack of the pilot episode where the visual editing was designed to fit the song midway through the episode. And boy, did that set the mood. While other Phil Collins songs were used in later season (Phil even had a guest starring role in one episode), In the Air Tonight would later appear in the film Miami Vice. Michael Mann loved Phil Collins and Glenn Fry of the Eagles who also wrote songs for the show and appeared in a couple of episodes as well. This live version you used was recorded inParis at a concert in 2003. It is simply the best staged live performance I’ve ever watched. In designing this, Phil and the band set out to slowly layer in every line of instrumentation that is used save the drums. They substituted the percussion for the drums until the iconic mid-song drum fill. Even when one knows it’s coming, it still catches you by surprise. After Phil “retired” from performing due to medical problems caused from thirty plus years of drumming, he slowly came around the idea of using his son Nic (born in 2001) as a drummer. There’s a video on You Tube, when Nic backed his father on drums at a “secret performance” at Nic’s private school in Miami using the school band. Phil then had Nic as his drummer at a few private charities events prior to 2016, and he invited Nic to professionally perform on drums at the 2016 US (Tennis) Open at age 15. Nis then became a regular member a Phil’s band for the Not Dead Yet tour from 2016 to 2019. In the meantime, the other two members of Genesis got to be familiar with Nic’s drumming expertise and invited Nic to join Genesis in 2020, when Nic was 19. (Incredibly Phil was 19 when he cofounded Genesis back in 1969-1970.) Which is to say that you ought to fin on KZfaq some of the various videos from that tour where Nic is backing his dad on In the Air Tonight. It’s just as remarkable as this 2003 performance.

It came out 1981 !!! Big hit great song great drums!!! I can remember myself and my little sister sitting in my room on my bed playing that over and over and over again night after night on a small record play long before streaming music or CDs came out !!! And I can tell you I have that song on my play list on my phone today. That’s one song that never gets old !!!!

Wow he did this 32 years ago. Amazing still. Best concert ever!

Phil was one of the greatest British exports of the 80's(I realize he was in Genesis starting in the 70's but most of their hits and his solo hits were in the 80's).

Classic, and as you say epic. I love this so much , drumming and singing wow. I’m a 60,s baby and this is up there in my musical memories. I fell like running when I hear it. I feel emotional uplifted and nostalgic. Thank you for your reaction 💜

The literal most famous drum riff in history!

So glad you mentioned the Cadbury ad. I saved that to my phone. I admire the talent that guy had to do it. I read an interview where he said it was difficult to see what he was doing, and how hard it was to hang on to the drumsticks because of the gloves he wore. I was amazed at how real the makeup artists did to make his face look like a real gorilla. And how his nose and lip moved. I also watched an interview with Phil when he was telling about when Cadbury called him and asked if he would mind if they used his song using a guy in a gorilla suit. He immediately said sure. He also said people thought it was actually him in the suit because he guy was so good at playing the song. I’m also glad you appreciated the build up. So many reactors don’t. You did a great reaction to this. Thanks!!

Released 1981 off of his album face value. I think it was his debut solo and he was still with his band Genesis. It was the theme song for US tv show Miami Vice. Almost every song on tat album was great. He played drums for Genesis and sang.

Even at the very beginning when Daryl strums the guitar I get goosebumps then when Phil gets on the drums I’m in bits just fantastic.

RIP TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR “Starin thru my rearview mirror” best sample of this song. Would’ve been awesome to see them collab together. Phil collabed with bone thugs-n-harmony in “take me home” . Phil also had a lot of help with Eric Clapton on his solo work.

The first time I had heard this song was on a t.v. show called Miami Vice in the early 1980's. I have been of his through the decades!

To me, the main thing about this song is the atmosphere it creates. Just listen to this song sitting in a room with lights off. Or in your car. No visuals are needed. The song itself and the musicians are all that's necessary. They create the visual. It's true genius.

"This has an 80s feel" Yes it does it was released in 1981 it was the first single from his debut solo album and is probably one of the bedrock foundations of 80s synthwave sound among others..

Phil Collins and Philip bailey- easy lover is another good song takes me back to my childhood in the 80's

Did you see all those people? I would give anything to have been there! My goodness! Smh! Love this song, love Phil! Oh, this made my morning, ty! Also, they say, there's a difference in being "cocky" and " confident." While they were preparing and he was walking around getting ready, he had such CONFIDENCE, almost a look like, " I've got this!" It's effortless to him, and that's what makes him and this song so great! Btw, never seen a live version! Loved it! React to Aerosmith for us, there's my favs - Jaded and You're my angel! I realize, just now, this is probably old, idk, but that's ok! Much ♡ I'll say it again, so much appreciation on how you appreciate your viewers and we love that! L8ter! ☆☆☆☆☆

One if the best concerts I ever saw. They came to Nashville with the largest stage show at the time, I got floor seats about 20 rows back center stage. Absolutely amazing show.

The GOAT Phil Collins! Simply amazing!

Phil is the freaking man! 🔥🔥🔥

Amazing Phil Collins 👏🏼

I was 26 when the studio version of this song first aired. That drum solo was imprinted on my consciousness from that day forward. Thanks Phil, it's been a helluva ride! 😎

Hi I'm glad you enjoyed it love your reaction I was fortunate enough to be there on that wonderful night in Paris 3 rows from the front probably the best night of my life breaks my heart to see him today health has declined but I seen Phil 24 times (incl Genesis) watch "sussudio" from the same show you'll be surprised what he does enjoy

One of the best performances ever

Epic!!! If you see me air drumming at a stop light it’s to this song! Tremendous show too, the lighting, the sounds, the crowd. Love Phil! Great reaction Kabir!

When Phil sat down to that drum kit,I knew that I was in for a treat!

That the drum drop was used in an ad speaks to its iconic status.

Magnificent! Agreed!

You'll forever change how you react now ...when you hear this iconic drum riff🤣😂

The best Brit drummer ever born!!!

This song was a big hit in the 80 & then yr.s later it got to be a bigger hit thanks to the tv series called Miami Vices the use it to there intro to there tv series Phil did a cameo on the tv show. Phil Collins/Genesis music is a rabbit hole worth going down so many great songs..

Greatest drum drop in music, period.

פיל קולינס הוא אגדה...הוא זמר אדיר.הוא איקוני❤❤❤❤אהבתי את התגובה שלך👍👍👍🫶🫶🫶

Epic it certainly was..just sublime.

You have a great voice, man. Much better to listen to than the vast majority of KZfaq reactors. :)

Love this and his attitude of being ‘a drummer who sings a bit’. Check out Neil Peart from Rush, another incredible drummer!

This song and the Eagle's Smugglers Blues will always bring Miami Vice to mind.

Phill wrote this early 80s going thru a divorce hes about 54 in Paris 100,000 people in front of him..plays piano as well. won Oscar for writing singing Against all Odds movie of same name..been playing since 5yrs..his son is now pi king up the sticks for his dad..thanks for letting the song breath..listen to Genesis his first band many hits for you too enjoy

Thank you. I couldn't remember the product in that commercial. For the time, the effects were amazing.

Just phenomenal!!!!

Ahh that song is a pure classic!!!

Phil appeared in the Beatles movie A Hard Days Night in 1964.This record was released in 1980.

Phil is bloody amazing! 👏

Great reaction mate. Have watched so many.......& you are the only one to reference the Cadbury advert! True Brit 😂😂

The best possibly inappropriate word I can use to describe this performance is “tantric”. The tension builds throughout, there are a couple of moments you think will be the drop only to pull back again. And then when it does, it’s so satisfying.

Loved your reaction!!!

When he first walked in I was disappointed, because I'm thinking, wait a minute I thought Phil did the drums!

Yes this song by Phil is amazing and a masterpiece. I just love it! But you're a cutie❤🥰

Quality reaction fella Have just subscribed from a fellow Brit

This makes me so happy. Thanks so much for this reaction. Love from the States. ❤️

Phil is a legend. Period. ❤

Great review, thanks!

You turned bobblhead when the drums dropped. 😂❤

Yo kahbir. Consider reacting to saitama vs hulk When that drum solo hit. And you started bobbing your head. I think we were all with you

Great reaction to a fantastic performance!!

I had a band director in high school that said "bouquets of elbows" when music sounded good. Goose bumps the size of elbows and his goose bumps got goose bumps.

I grew up listening to Phil. Look up more of his stuff and his group Genesis.

Yep!

Kabir , Great song and a great smash. Thanks for the song!

Phil is an animal on the drums!

Epic. Always.

The song was written probably in 1980, because it was released, both as a single and on the full album ( _Face Value_ ), in January and April 1981, respectively. You need to check out Genesis. I'd recommend "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway", the title track off of their final album with original frontman, Peter Gabriel (who left to embark on a quite impressive solo career - check out "Solsbury Hill" and "Sledgehammer"), and "Land of Confusion", off of their 1986 album, _Invisible Touch_ , with Phil Collins. (Also, check out Disturbed's cover of "Land of Confusion".) Fair warning with Genesis' video for "Land of Confusion", though; it's quite a trip. If you want a Genesis song where the video won't make you feel like you've dropped acid, check out "That's All".

Excellent, did the live version and watch the tease happen.

High priest of Sound :)

This was my shit when I was younger. I loved Miami Vice and even wore a baby blue suit with pink shirt to a school dance because I thought Don Johnson was the coolest dude ever.

Just found your channel last night...you are so cute....Enjoyed your response. I'm 64...grew up with this music. I still listen to most music as well as 50s- present...with the exception of old time opera.

First time iv'e seen you my friend may I say what a great reaction the way you speak is a breath of fresh air,phil collins legend also his genesis days brilliant.may I suggest if I can could you react to the greatest progressive rock band in the world in the greatest live concert of any band in the world "PINK FLOYD"playing comfortably numb at the pulse concert in Earl's Court London 1994.🤗👏👏👏👏👏

A very nice reaction video. While I can't say I'm terribly familiar with hip-hop music (I have absolutely nothing against it), I do have this song in my music library, and hardly ever listen to it without doing the "air drums" at that iconic moment.

Hell, it just don't get much better than that!

He started his toure for his 1991 show here in Houston. He rented out the Goodyear Blimp hangar to practice his entire show. I passed by there every night for 2 monthw and he and the band was there practicing. Till midnight. They started every day around 6pm. He is one Bad Ass!

Most people don’t know that they raised the drum set up to the top level about 5 seconds before he arrived to it. Everything was timed to the nth degree!

Amazing!!!!!!!

Kinda should have an 80s vibe, as a song from the mid-80s.

MIAMI VICE Season 1 Episode 1 Sonny and Tubbs in that black corvette. Tubbs loading the shotgun while this song is blasting EPIC!

I liked this video before I even watched it because I was so happy to finally see you react to it!

Thanks!

Mississippi here, love this song

This song was from the 80s and was on the TV show Miami vice in the 80s

The best performance. Phil Collins is the best drummer.

He is awesome!