If you weren't there in the '80s it's impossible to overstate how BIG this guy was, and how well his "everyman" persona made him accessible to the old school like Carson. Truly phenomenal.

Phil was an absolute hit machine. He played the drums, piano, and that voice! Solid gold.

“I’m not the singer, I’m the drummer. I’ll just do the vocals until we find a singer.” - Phil Collins, 1976, Genesis: Trick of the Tail sessions.

People often forget in the mid to late 80s; Phil Collins was a superstat!

No lip syncing or auto tune just pure talent.

That little humble man owned all the frequencies of the world at some point. I wonder how many people’s life’s he’s change, helped through breakups, tough times of helped getting people together or just pure joy. He is an astonishing musician and extraordinary songwriter. One of the GOATS no question about it.

Imagine this, it's christmas eve 85', it's snowing outside, it's cold, there are christmas light everywhere, the city is grey but beautiful, your car is your only warm and safe place while you go wandering arround town, you made all of your christmas gifts, loaded in the trunk, you're going home, the warm lights on the street, traffic lights and amazing kinds of ads they'd put outside are coloring your windshield as you're driving, you've got the radio on, there's a sense of calm in any radio host's voice, nothing to worry about, and suddenly Phil Collins is next, his new title "Against All Odds" is playing and you're listening. The music is amazing, the feeling of warmth come both from your little car and this song, you're feeling alright, you're feeling good. People have no cellphone, people are still connected to each other, you know you're going home and going to see your family, your friend, spend an amazing time, and this song's tone make you appreciate all that, it makes you appreciate the era you're living in right now, without even realizing it. 80's-90-s were something else, probably peaking society. There will never be another one, world is too far gone, it was our last moments of pure freedom and tranquility, our last moment to have such simple yet precious times, living in the moment. Today, As Phil says, "So take a look at me now, oh there's just an empty space and there's nothin' left here to remind me"

Phil Collins was a huge part of my younger years. I'm now 62. Just have nothing but fonder memories and times of that era.😢

They were the best of times.

One of the best performers of all time.

Extremely talented, and the guy owned the 80's. Great musician. It's a shame that his back injuries took such a toll on his body, but he still has the voice.

Phil had 7 number one hits on Billboard. Almost had 8, but Foreigner's "I wanna know what love is" held the amazing "Easy Lover" at #2 for 2 weeks in February 1985.

I love how he just pushed through his voice cracking.. pure professional. Also a nice man. My kid sister met him and Disneyland in the mid 80's and he let her and her friends hang out with him and his family instead of chasing her off. He even honked/waved goodbye when they were leaving the park at the end of the night. Class act.

“The Roof is Leaking” is a massively underrated track. I wish it had been played live more often. This is a great performance

Guy with a mullet in a sport coat sings from his heart on “The Johnny Carson Show” and makes you cry 😢. Only in the 80s…

The 80s were magic and Phil Collins was a big part of that magic.

Phil is going through health issues at the moment, praying for a complete healing. Gifted and talented artist, much respect.

Insanely talented all these years!

Just a tiny thing but it epitomises why I love Johnny and he’s the absolute best. At the start of the interview when he makes sure to repeat the guitarist’s name to give him a hand, whilst also putting over Collins’ - mentioning the reaction he got from the crowd. So subtle, but such a classy move. Johnny really was pure class.

I grew up in the 80's and Phil Collins will always remain my ALL TIME favorite artist with Genesis and without - forever!

No matter what you say about Phil, he's just another stupendous musician (drummer) and artist with his trademark singing voice. Just wish him a very good health and happy life ❤.

Roof is Leaking hits me in the feelz every time.

Against all odds & In the air tonight. Two of his best IMO 👍

Phil is/was pure talent. Nothing fake here. God bless him as he goes through his physical trial 🎉

Phil deserves his solo spot in the HOF dammit, it's unreal this has not happened

The fact he was singing about a very painful part of his life truly makes this an amazing song. You can't fake signing from your soul.

Still looking for Phil's version of "I wish it would rain down" on letterman, but this is special too!

One of my favorites artists of all time.

A great singing voice he was blessed with and a terrific drummer, fine songwriter.

Daryl Stuermer on guitar. So glad I was able to see Phil Collins both with Genesis and aolonback in the day. The Duke tour at the Greek was incredible.

This was right before my 20th bday. Phil was on fire back in 80's. Always loved his solo stuff and with Genesis.

Such beautiful songs Phil sang. ❤

I didn't realize Phil Collins was with the band Genesis as far back as 1971 on their 3rd studio album ”Nursery Cryme.” As many can attest his voice was so recognizable from the 80's onward, as soon as he started to sing, even if it was a simple acoustic or even an a-capella performance.

No Jacket required - The album is named after an incident at The Pump Room restaurant in Chicago, Illinois. Collins, entering the restaurant with former Led Zeppelin lead vocalist Robert Plant, was denied admittance because he did not meet the restaurant's dress code of "jacket required" for dinner. Although Collins donned a leather jacket, the maître d' argued it was not "proper.while Plant was allowed in.

I love seeing these clips of Carson and the Tonight Show. Total class.

We sometimes forget the simple essence of a truly gifted performer - strip away all of the production and trappings and bare your soul to an audience with just an instrument, your talent and your voice. I saw Phil Collins in concert during this era playing solo on his own tour, as the drummer for Robert Plant on his Big Log tour and as his regular role as drummer for Genesis. And then as the only musician to play both Live Aid concerts in London and Philly by way of a quick flight on the Concorde. One of the legendary great (and very humble) rock stars of our lifetimes. What a great opportunity to sit and listen to him be a regular guy under extraordinary circumstances chatting casually with Johnny. With Julian Lennon to boot! Wow!

this dude always had so much talent and completely unassuming. he does not need the guitar. He played this very same song with only the piano month later in front of 72,000 at Live Aid and killed, it was unbelievable

Against the odds is a beautiful gem!!!!!

So happy to hear this. I forgot how much I loved Phil's music.

One of rocks gems. Man I luv this guy. Thanks Phil for all you've given us both solo & Genesis.

Even the Guitar is unplugged and Mic'd !! Awesome!!! Talent and class boys!!!

Don't forget he's also arguably the best drummer in the history of progressive rock. Listen to his drumming with early Genesis (back when Peter Gabriel was the singer), as well has obscure projects like Brand X. Just a phenomenal musician.

Phil Collins is out of this world! Super Talented !😊😊

Phil’s undeniable greatness, and Daryl’s talent and loyalty through all these years!

Back when talent mattered. Nobody cared if you had a pretty face or could fit into some pre-packaged, white-bread, boy band. Thanks for posting - I'd almost forgotten how things once were and why the 80s had the best rock music ever.

Roof is leaking is a perfect song and one of his best- Phil was a brilliant artist both on record and live

No Autotune, pure live, raw talent. Musicians as we used to know them. God damn impressive.

Such great performance. Amazing talent. 🔥👊

One of the Greatest...Phil Collins...

Phil Collins was the man in the 70"s with Genesis! Phil Collins was the man in the 80's/90's! Phil Collins was and always will be one of the greatest musicians of all time!!

Amazing live voice!

Incredibly talented. Love him so much.

One of the best live performers!!

Johnny Carson was the best American chat show host, no one has surpassed him.

My dad had me going for many years when i was a kid. He told me Squeegy from Laverne & Shirley was Phil Collins 😂

There are certain singers that I love, and Phil is one of my favorites. When he starts to sing ,his voice stops me I my tracks❤❤

Phil not only performed as best he could in his older years, he also taught music to aspiring musicians. He shared his talent in so many ways. A true gentlemen of the musical arts and music in general. No scandals no outrages acting, just pure music from a pure talent. His music will live on for many years to come. He touched the hearts of so many people. God Bless Phil Collins.

The best version of the song I’ve heard. Stripped down like this, his vocals shine. Beautiful voice.

I remember Phil and Genesis from the beginning, they were a great band. It's odd to see Julian Lennon in the audience, so young at that time he was 22 now he's 60.

Love Phil Collins. I know he is still with us but I already miss him.

You hear of “5 Tooled” baseball players , there is nothing on a Diamond they can’t excel at . Phil is a 5 Tool musician .. God Bless him and his health moving forward .

Phil sounds like he's sick, normally the high notes were no problem but, with this performance you can hear the congestion and see the sweat.. so he switches to falsetto, which sounds great!!! No lip sync, no pitch correct and as a result you get a unique performance... fantastic.

Letterman once said he hopes that someday Phil Collins will get some airplay lol

That was awesome!!! ✌❤🎼🎶🎶🎶

All that talent in many areas..... AND he literally wrote what was officially regarded as the best drum fill of all time. I don't need to say what it is.

Let's take a moment and point out that Johnny took time to mention guitarist Daryl Stuermer. Not many hosts would do that.

Brilliance in writing, piano,drums, and vocals! Seeing him in his current state is like watching a super hero on his way out 😢. Thanks to KZfaq,and his music, his memory will live on!

I was 11 years old when FACE VALUE was released. I made my mother drive me to Disc-O-Mat on Rte. 4 in Hackensack N.J. To buy it on cassette. It was the first album I’ve ever owned and cost me $4.99 and remains in my top 10 favorite albums to this very day.

So glad to hear one of the great artists of my time brilliant!!

My favourite song and now favourite version

We all love 💕 you Phil ! Love your songs - esp/ the Roof is Leaking !!! 🌧️ ☔️ and Ripples ! Blood on the Rooftops 🤘

The 80’s. When music was actually music.

He is one of a favorite..his words of song great....bravo

Brings me back to 1984 like it was just this afternoon. It was a beautiful movie too, watched it when I was 11 for free. 😮, Julian's there

Phil was always such a class act! So remember him, the original broadcast on Miami Vice!🎉

Magnificent

His voice was live always on point too just an incredible artist. And lets not ignore Daryl Stuermer, Man's been with phil since the genesis era

Phil from 80 to 91 was at his peak as a singer.

Phil Collins was huge in the 80's,both solo and with Genesis.he was a true pop superstar in the 80's.he had so many hits you could never have imagined.

I remember this was nominated for the Oscars. No Phil! Stupid Oscar’s had Broadway singers cover rock songs back then. Johnny was correct!!!!!!

Man I wish I lived in those days! Phil will always be my favorite singer.

Good old days 😢man how I miss dose days

Wow, this aired on my high-school graduation. Phil was at his peak and stayed on top as a solo artist and with Genesis for several more years.

such a beautiful performance...raw talent

Nothing short of a Legend. Phil is in a category of his own.

I miss Johnny so much.

One of my favorite singers.

great performance

I love this video. Great rendition .Intimate, raw. Miss the drums but I'll take it. The last song The Roof is Leaking, I never heard this song but I love it. What a beauty it is. I salute Phil for making me and millions happy through his music. i salute you Phil!

Thanks for posting this, since we don't see musical performances on the Antenna TV shows. Phil was incredibly successful in the 80s especially. That album was a phenomenon.

One beautiful song that...... Phil is one of the greatest...... we are all blessed to have him.. He is a genius.

Thanks phil for all of your songs and memories

He was HUGE!! You couldn't go anywhere without hearing his tunes. Now you just hear noise everywhere you go lolol

I remember being allowed to stay up late to watch this. What a fantastic performance. Also, kudos to the guitarist because playing that tempo so consistently, is seriously complicated.

One of the greatest voices/vocalists of all time ... and he wrote all those songs himself (and played the drums, piano , Bass, Guitar et al) Simply incredible

Great performance by an 80s icon at the prime of his career!

Phil Collins- it’s a big talent ❤

Carson and Collins at their finest. 🎹🎶🎸🎤

One of most beautiful love songs ever! Phil Collins is a giant!

What a pair of stunning performances. For me, this is where he peaked in his solo career. He was still interested in stripped-down arrangements and very heartfelt, sensitive performances. I think success and production gloss buried this version of him somewhere in the late 80s. Also: "The Roof is Leaking" is just a gorgeous piece. I wish it were better known.