When you see ' legend ' walking on stage.... the one and only Phil Collins✨

"He plays the drums too?" I am glad Mark appreciates the genius of what he saw, but I also know he still hasn't scratched the surface of Phil's depth. Don't stop learning about Phil my friend; he's amazing.

In 1970, Genesis was looking for a new drummer. It would be their fourth drummer in three years. Phil Collins, nineteen-years-old, showed up at the audition early. There were other drummers ahead of him, so he had a swim while listening to the other drummers audition. When it was finally his turn, he sat down at the drum kit with such confidence that Peter Gabriel, the singer, would say he knew right then and there that Collins was a great drummer. Collins killed the audition and would be their drummer for the next 25 years -- and would ultimately take over on lead vocals when Gabriel left the band. After a long tour in Canada, during which his marriage broke down, Phil Collins returned to an empty life. He was sad, angry, depressed and lonely. He had a home studio and put his all into writing and recording songs. This is one of the songs he wrote and recorded. Now, you oldies, like me, sit back and take a trip down memory lane. You youngsters who think you know what music is, prepare to have your socks blown off. It's 7 mins long, has a hell of a build up, 5 mins of intense, slow foreplay then POW, ORGASM. Sound up LOUD and Enjoy. The most amazing thing is that this song was recorded 40 yrs ago, in the 80's. This concert was in 2004, Phil was 54 yrs old. The old guy who looks like Santa is standing on the stage with his eyes closed is legendary bass guitarist, Leland Sklar. In addition to playing for Phil, Leland has worked with James Taylor, Carole King, Toto, and many other artists

He's considered to be one of the best rock drummers ever...

No auto tune back in the 80's. Pure 100% Phil!!

He is one of a kind a true legend . No more left like him just a few left , which is very sad ,real natural talent .

I'm a 57 year old Grandma. I saw him live when was the drummer for Genesis. You have become my favorite reactionist. You are so intelligent and spot on. Good for you.

Exactly! His voice is so clear and crisp! No auto tune here!

Phil is one of those guys that can play anything. Mainly drums, piano, keyboard and bagpipes! Multi talented singer songwriter and musician.

Singing about his marriage beak up. Got to be the most iconic drum drop in music. Drums and Phil Collins just go together.

I believe he was 53 when this concert took place ……. Amazing !!!! Playing the drums and singing like that !!! A true GEM 💎 This is EPIC !!!!!!! 💥💥💥💥😘

"I don't like being teased." --- best drum solo ever elevendy million minutes in. YOU'RE WELCOME. -phil colins.

This is one of my new favorite reactions to this performance!!! You didn't just listen to it. You felt every moment!!!

Back in those days musicians didn't have any manipulations. What you hear is what you get. Real talent.

He was 53 years old when he did this concert in Bercy, Paris in 2004. Truly an amazing performance by Brad Cole (keyboards, synthesizers, Vocoder), Daryl Stuermer (6 String Guitar), Leland Sklar (Bass Guitar), Chester Thompson ("Rhythm" Drums) and Phil himself (vocals, drums). It was performed in front of 20,000 + people at the "Palais Omnisport de Paris" and truly was, if not the greatest, close to the greatest live performance ever. It was from his "Finally... The First Farewell" Tour and this particular concert in Bercy started with an amazing "Drums, Drums & More Drums" track performed by Phil and his other drummer, the previously mentioned Mr. Thompson. Incidentally, this track ("In the Air Tonight") was the 17th in the tracklist sandwiched between Separate Lives and Dance into the Light. Phil had the energy he had in this song all the way through to the end of the concert (as did his musicians). Now that he can no longer drum, his son NIcholas plays drums almost as well as the old man did--literally--Phil is in his 70's now. His son was on the Domino tour with Genesis recently. Oh and of course, his daughter Lily is rapidly becoming a famous actress in her own right. So, he's still doing alright I suppose (tongue in cheek).

Bro, I love that your just sitting in front of a huge 60" TV watching music videos.

The lyrics go along with the atmosphere. Very intelligent of you.

Phil Collins is a legend. I've been listening to him since I was 9 years in 1986.

The most iconic drum solo of all time

He comes out looking like your local banker and then...BOOM. That iconic voice.

Phil is a legend. Period. ❤

FYI--That drum fill may be the most iconic ever in the history of songs. This song was featured in the pilot episode of Miami Vice (tv show) in 1980. It's in the movie The Hangover when Mike Tyson air drums Phil Collins' drum fill.

He plays drums,keyboard,piano and the bagpipes surprisingly.he no longer plays drums due to a health problem that affects his spine now due to the way he sat playing the drums.hes a legend of a guy always.xx

Your Life is now Full-Philled 🎧 💓 🎶

"Mama" " Another day in paradise" ,there are so many amazing songs by Phil Collins.I`d watch a full concert ,just to feel the impact this man has on his audience.Having met him i must ad what a genuinely nice ,down to earth guy he is.

Your reactions is awesome! Phil is a living Legend, glad you enjoyed it

Absolutely loved him since he was in Genesis back in the day...loved him since high school, amazing musician...

Baby I been in love with my Phil for years LOVE HIM!!!

i m french lille north of france thank you for this moments.....merci beaucoup aurevoir PEACE AND LOVE AMERICA...!!!

That's old school artists for ya! Talented beyond measure ,and could sing live.. Our Artists didn't need studio ... Could make a hit record live!!

My opinion, one of the best live preferences ever. Also, I enjoyed your reaction!

He sound like California, Miami, sun and summer... Phil Colin's has the smoothest voice ever!

I'M A FAN OF PHIL COLLINS FOR MANY YEARS HE WAS THE DRUMMER FOR THE GROUP GENESIS FROM 1970'S THAT HOW FAR BACK HE GOES, HE THE BEST

Phil Collins is THE MAN! And you’re right, listen to more of his music. His slow songs are so beautiful 😍 and yes he’d steal your hypothetical gf! Lol 😂 His voice is AMAZING! He was the drummer for the band Genesis. And I love their music too. He is so authentic and talented. He’s just AWESOMENESS! I wish to see him live if he ever comes to the states for a tour. He’s like one of my “Bucket List” singers that I just would love to see live 💗 thank you for reacting to this. I can’t believe you didn’t know this song? But I’m glad you know it now. Epic classic song 😁

Powerful performance ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Mark, I have watched 2 hours of reactions to this before yours. Your appreciation of this art is clear. Collins can no longer hold drum sticks but all of his music satisfies that soul searching magic. Enjoy it all.

The build up is fantastic and keeps y'all waiting...THEN the legendary EPIC DRUM RIFF!! Y'all bout to be SCHOOLED by the GREAT Phil Collins!! We KNOW it's bout to go DOWN when the audience starts clappin and cheerin!! No matter how many times I watch people react to THAT it's always amazing...I know it's coming but y'all don't!! 🔥❤🔥❤🔥

Being at a Phil Collins and Genesis concert is pure magic/simply the best ,gives you goosebumps!!

I love your anlogy. I really enjoy young people enjoying this music.

Phil Collins is a great Drummer

One of the best drummers in the universe!!!!! 🎼🎼🎼🎼

I love that you appreciate all of the nuances of this fantastic performance. It should be on the list of best live performances of all time!

Best reaction to Phil Collins I've seen 👍. You definitely have to see other videos of his. Back when this song came out, everyone had to hear it again, it was just so powerful then as it is now. Lol. We had only MTV, you had to literally wait for the video to randomly play. I don't think I knew anyone who didn't have this album.

He stole my heart!!!!!

He is an icon

I absolutely love this song it was featured in the first episode of the tv show Miami Vice & Phil Collins had a small role on the show

Oh man. You are very eloquent. Great commentary.

He definitely is Mr. Steal your girl. He stole me never gave me back!!😅been gone every since!!❤❤❤❤

Atmospheric!

It's truly" in the air tonight"...😊😊

He was one of the best drummers ever.he sold intensenty

Oh my god!!! One of the best reactions I've seen!!! You just got a new subscriber❤❤❤

Phil is quite the talent, and if it weren't for Peter Gabriel leaving the group, and Phil having to step up, we wouldn't have known his range, there was no autotune, that's his voice, and may have been accompanied by keyboard and guitar, but it was still his voice layered on top of all that. He's done that song in Disney's Tarzan. Genesis live, huh just like Rush, Heart, ACDC, no hiccups with speakers or mics, lighting, they always know where they should be, or want to be on stage. Saw Genesis live, and it was a SHOW, let me tell you, do please check out more Phil, more Genesis, Turn It On, Home by The Sea, parts 1 and 2, Abacab(tough, keyboard play amazing, little jazzy), and Phil, "Another Day in Paradise, Sussidio, Against All Odds(another movie theme,) so soft and beautiful, he does beautiful ballads,, beautiful, keep going enjoy, Godspeed, Peace ✌

Good analogy

LOL!! "Mr Steal Your Girl!!" Love it. Great reaction. Loved what you said at the beginning of the song how the lighting was like you were in the woods and the moonlight. I was like...you're right!! Love when people give thoughts like this. Thanks for your reaction!

If you haven’t ever seen or heard this and you don’t like being teased........that’s gonna be bad because this song and performance is a major WAIT FOR IT MOMENT......the best kind, no doubt.

Watch how the drums come up out the stage when he approaches them classic.

Phil always been GREAT...you need to check out "Sussuido" another great hit.

I really like your intelligent comments Mark and I have Subscribed, my friend. I saw his original Group=Genesis' first-ever Top Of THe Bill performance in South East London at Croydon in 1972 in England. He was the drummer as they had a singer: Peter Gabriel and both had solo careers thereafter. As for Phil the rest, as you saw Mark, is history M8....:)

January 1981 Phil wrote, produced and performed this single in a very subdued UK environment with 'some' attention but not at the the level it's risen to today. The concert we're watching here was at the Palais Omnisports Paris Bercy, in June 2004. At the beginning he recalls a meeting with someone for whom he obviously has no respect (Well if you told me you were drowning, I would not lend a hand. I've seen your face before, my friend, but I don't know if you know who I am. I was there and I saw what you did...saw it with my own two eyes (In his mirror). So you can wipe off that grin...I know where you been. It's all been a pack of lies.) He's referring, of course, to himself and not to some imaginary other. His lowest point in life (drowning) through his answered prayers for success (I can feel it comin' in the air tonight, oh Lord) to his eventual stardom (I've been waiting for this moment all my life) brought him here to share with you and me the one thing that we're all afraid of...failure vs success. The melody is haunting, the atmosphere follows suit, the lyrics touch all of our hearts and the climax is...well, you tell me!

Please, react to Peter Gabriel Intruder and No Self Control : Phil Collins nailed it as drums and created the gated reverb, a drum sound who ruled the 80's.

I saw Phil in April 1997 when he did a concert in Champaign, IL. Loved when he did this song, and I think I remember him on the piano for "Another Day In Paradise", but I could be wrong on that last.

Love the reaction- here is a little lesson for you. Phil Collins is a world class drummer and long time lead vocalist of the group Genesis, and one of the most successful pop/rock stars in history. He’s one of only three performers in the world who has sold 100 million albums as a solo artist and with a band. The other two are Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson. There is your rock history lesson for today!

Great choice. Best performance. Check out his concert in Berlin 1990 (live). One of Phil Collins strongest features is his dramatic focused emotion and soul he brings EVERY time. A true gifted professional.

Love that guitar

His band was called Genesis. You should do some of their songs. I'll see if I can find what this song is about bc I don't want to mess it up.

Phil killed it, and so did you

He started playing drums at age 3. Can’t get any better than that.

Another great song by Phil Collins to do a reaction to is I Wish It Would Rain Down & a must to do the official video if possible

Phil took this song (which he wrote) to the top of the charts in 1980/81 and his voice has barely changed. Great reaction

Excellent reaction. I had to subscribe. I love your descriptions .

I SOOOO Love your intro. I Love that show. I subscribed just on your intro. Shine on.

Great reaction! You just found a deep rabbit hole! Have fun on this journey! 👍

Awesome reaction fam! ❤️

Phil Collins was the drummer and occasional backup singer for Genesis until Peter Gabriel left to start his solo career. Phil is rated in the top tier of drummers. If you want to be blown away by his drumming, go back to the beginning.

Great reaction.

Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel are the detention of 80’s and 90’s pop rock. Out of all the musical instruments to play while singing, drums is by far the hardest. Piano, guitar and others allow you to sync with the tune. Drums finds ways to chop the tune up. To have essentially 2 separate actions (singing and drumming) it’s like doing 2 completely different things at the same time.

In that case id have steered away from Prince concerts. He'd have your girl mad at you. Like "why can't you be that beautiful and magical" because he is Highlander, there can only be ONE💜💜💜🎸🎸🎸

How have you never heard of Phil Collins?. If you watched Disney's Tarzan and Brother Bear he wrote and sung the songs. Collins is one of the greats, he's up they with Elvis , Beatles and Michael Jackson. Collins is one of 3 recording artist to sell over 100 million has a solo artist and a member of a band, other two are Jackson and Paul McCartney. He is not just a drummer he is one of the best ever.

Very insightful

Live video is definitely very powerful!!!!....I love the anticipation building up!!

I love your reaction❤❤❤❤❤❤💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

Loved your reaction. Here’s a couple more powerful songs to listen to from back in the day: 1.) I Don’t Care Anymore 2.) Against All Odds 🤘❤️🤘

So glad you reacted to the live version instead of studio. Great reaction.

I hope you can hear the bass because it's coming through really tinny. He doesn't block on KZfaq. So with all the reactions to this song it went to the #2 song streamed on iTunes.

I'm so happy I found your reaction channel ♥️ .hi from Adelaide Australia.

Fantastic reaction! Phil’s natural voice is something to behold. Check out the live video of him singing Against All Odds (take a look at me now) at Live Aid. He was just asked to walk out between acts and play a song. He kills it.

A slow burn with a magnificent sting! Love it.

First time I heard this was on Miami Vice. They are cruising through Miami at night. It's on youtube

OMG I love this song please let it play without stopping at every minute or two

The studio version is amazing, by the way. I wonder how many people nearly drove off the road because they heard it for the first time on their car radio and got bowled over when the beat dropped.

He was a drummer first from the 80s band Genesis then he became the lead singer, then went solo.

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Love this song. He will put you to shame, but better late than never. Can you do a pentatonix playlist please so I can know what to request next. Thank you.

oh padiwan.....he was the original drummer for Genesis....when Peter (Gabriele) left he became their lead singer and drummer...than went on to do solo LP's....so that's why they love him stalking the stage till he finds the drums and busts it out....lol

When you add the fact that playing the drums and singing at the same time is next level difficult, it makes it more amazing. Playing drums makes your body jerk and ruins vocals. It's also physically taxing and you can run out of breath.

You deserve more subs. Periodt!

I really dig you Mark.

Phil Collins in the 80s he was started out in a group called Genesis as a drummer

One of the best productions of a great song ever...