He handled that small flub with grace. Younger people might not even realize what a huge deal Live Aid was. It was an international audience, literally one of the most-watched things ever.

His mistake is my favorite part. What a pro.

No auto-tune, just pure talent

He played both London and Philly live aid in the same day.

Phil Collins is the full package... writing, singing, playing... all first rate

I've always been a metalhead. But when you're at the school dance and you have that girl in your arms there's no one better than Phil collins. Have I mentioned Killswitch engage

Hello! Love this. He actually flew in on the Concorde... crossing the Atlantic in 3-1/2 hours after playing at London's Wembley Stadium and then Philadelphia the same day, thanks to the Concorde.

That missed note will make this presentation unique. Phil Collins and Genesis will always be one of my top best singers and bands ❤

He’s the complete package, isn’t he? Brilliant songwriter, musician and vocalist. Your analysis served to highlight his distinctive vocal ability and quality. And the fluffed note he did was a great reminder that the musicians we idolise are in fact human and can make mistakes. That humanity actually makes them more credible. Great reaction Beth❤

One of my childhood memories is going to a Phil Collins concert with my mom in Ahoy, Rotterdam. We had the cheapest tickets, but the teenage son of one of the ushers saw me and convinced his dad to let us into the front section because otherwise I wouldn't be able to see (I was 6 at the time). And when I was standing there some random tall guy put me on his shoulders and I spend the entire concert sitting there, singing along (or at least make the noises, since I didn't speak English)... I remember Phil starting the concert with a big drum-solo, it was amazing... Just an amazing artist.

This song still breaks my heart. I sat in an empty home after my wife left me. I played this song as I sat in my chair. Then I went on a 5 year bender..... Still miss her

What was incredible about this performance was the fact he played both London & Philadelphia on the same day while both concerts were still playing simultaneously. Imagine running for helicopters & planes to perform to full stadiums on both sides of the Atlantic.

Bethany, I agree with you 100%, his song writing every bit equals his vocal and musicial abilities. And there’s a mini life lesson in that brief missed note - we all mess-up from time to time, but the important thing is to keep going. Great song, great vocals, great analysis! Thanks…

I know Phil. He's exactly as you think he would be. I first met him in '90 across from the Museum of Nat History in NYC. Many times after that. Whatever you can imagine, he is. I love him.

That voice OOZES emotion. SHEESH.

This is actually one of TWO performances Phil Collins did of this song at that concert. This was him at Wembley Stadium in London, and then he hopped on the Concord jet to play the second half of the concert taking place in Philadelphia. He played this song again, and I find it particularly fascinating to hear the differences in performances. In Philadelphia, he doesn't have the little piano flub, but I find there's a bit less life in his voice, too. You can HEAR the jetlag in his singing.

My gosh is this performance magical. I vividly recall watching it live and being utterly transfixed. Glad you mentioned that infamous "note." It jumps out at me every single time, but, in a funny way, it adds charm, and a sense of immediacy and humanity, to this rendition and I actually welcome it now. And yes, he handled it beautifully. A friend of mine played in PC's band (and on all of the recordings) from 1984 - 2019 and, to this day, has nothing but wonderful things to say about his former boss. It's always nice to know that one of your heroes happens to be a great human being, as well. That isn't always the case. Thanks so much for reacting to - and analyzing - this one!

I read somewhere this song was written only for a movie, Phil thought it wasn’t good enough for an album or something like that. Wow it’s his greatest hit next to In the Air.

One of the greatest prog rock drummers slinging keys and melodies while displaying one the greatest voices. Talk about talent.

Genesis, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks, love them all - great music from great musicians! So much goodness! Thanks for highlighting Phil!

One of my favorite voices. so unique. The tone is bright but also strong and thick

To me one of the greatest love songs written. Never is the word love or heart sung; but it drips of love and pain; such brilliance. Of course his vocal performance is off the charts. So many other examples of great Phil songs. I can hardly wait for the next one! Thanks Brittany.

So bloody talented, so bloody underestimated !

Love it. Having grown up in the 70s and 80s, there’s so much music I didn’t fully appreciate until I got much older. This is one of those.

That little flub is so iconic from this show and somehow makes him and this song more endearing. Only this guy could pull that off.

I cannot listen to him sing this song without breaking down. The lyrics describe an early chapter of my own life, and when he sings those words with such emotion my heart breaks all over again.

This was his performance in Wembley Stadium, he performed it again flawlessly about five hours later in Philadelphia. Check out that version also.

What a fantastic song, really!! A lot of it ´cos of Phil´s singing!! 😍The song reaches through, makes a difference to a lot of people... If you don´t happen to be emotionally dead.... The error in the beginning!! Gosh, imagine doing that in front of a couple of billion people!? 😲 He shakes it off, moves on - because he is one of the best.

For someone just starting to learn this masterpiece, when you mentioned "nasal resonance" it put into words something I couldn't quite articulate. Thank you 🙂 Phil Collins has received endless mockery over the years, and yet nobody denies the man is a musical genius.

You are a good reactor, so I decide to subscribe and put like. Believe me this is good to react ‘BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER’ (SO HYANG VERSION) by a Filipino girl group 4TH IMPACT.

I can remember that he performed in London live aid then flew by Concorde, to perform in the US live aid! Was just awesome!

Sophomore year of HS. None of us will ever forget this performance. One of which Queen famously dominated with a 20 minute performance. Anyway, Phil’s flub was understandable. The night before he had performed in London I believe. Got off stage, got on a plane and flew half way around the world, and arrived shortly before he got on stage and performed this now famous memory. The entire day was incredible and truly was unforgettable.

I now realize why I’ve always been a huge fan of his music. He expresses the key words with so much meaning. Like for instance (In The Air Tonight) so expressive!!!

Phil is one of the greatest musicians of all time. Drummer, keyboard Player, Singer, Songwriter, Producer. And all of the musical differences that he performed in. Progressive rock with Genesis. The hugely successful pop solo stuff that he did. The fusion music that he wrote and played with Brand X. And the film soundtrack work that he did. Also his production work for other artists, he was one of the most sought after producers in the 80's and 90's. A musical genius as far as l'm concerned. But as most gifted musicians were, he was very modest. He was nocked and ridiculed by some people, but those that mocked him. We're lucky to have a maximum of 5% of Phil's talent. I saw Genesis live twice. And they were brilliant. Absolute masters of playing progressive rock and and pop music. He is and will always be one of the most talented musicians that have ever lived.

The guy is such an amazing musician/singer/songwriter. It's just incredible! What an artist!

Phil is one of the few artists when I go on a trip with my mom and Gma that we can all agree on. He’s timeless. And my Gma cringes when my mom and I air drum to in the air tonight.

Chill after chill! So many core memories... His voice, songs carried me through many hard nights and miles.

Probably one of the greatest songs ever written and it was for a movie of all things. It’s amazing how captivating a piano and singing can be.

Phil played in both concert locations, he flew the Concorde from London back to the US. We watched that concert on TV, with the basic speakers unfortunately. Imagine it today being broadcast in HD with surround sound.

Dear Bethany, what day for gifted Phil Collins. He played drums for Eric Clapton in London, performed his songs in London, took the Concorde to JFK, played with Led Zeppelin, and then performed his songs again approximately at the same local time as he played in London. Having said that: I’m a great fan of your KZfaq channel, thank you for all the good moments and insights into the secrets of the human voice.

One thing I have found in my lifetime is when the songwriter writes a song they know exactly how they want the finished product to sound. David Gates of Bread is one of those singer/songwriters, he mostly sings his own compositions to perfection, the same can be said for Phil Collins and consequently you can't really see anyone else singing their song.

From monster prog rock drummer to Disney hits OST, only Phil can do that.

Pretty cool to realize here how much goes into vocal composition as a part of overall composition... Because of everything she's saying about vowel and consonant choices on the high notes ... Wow 👍👍🎵💕

1985 Live Aud what a time. Phil Collins - legendary💥

Sublime ! Goosebumps !

considering the era that this was performed and the fact it was LIVE he sounded amazing even though he hit that 1 wrong note :) gave himself a little smile !!! everyone knows him for playing the drums but his vocals are also world class..

Good show Bethany.Wasn't a big enough fan to buy one of those vinyl album things but he has some gems for sure. TAKE ME HOME, I WISH IT WOULD RAIN DOWN and his cover of YOU CAN'T HURRY LOVE, Hmmm 🤔 A Best Of is starting to sound good decades later. Take Care and Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎

If you don’t know Trick of the Tail, the vocals, lyrics and composition are utterly magical.

I've been amazed at the consistency of Collin's voice. His breath control is stellar. I find it difficult to see/hear him breathe, but the support is always there and so solid.

Great artist phill, and this theme is very romantic.

I have heard this song countless times but it's probably the first time I really listened to the lyrics. I'm currently living those lyrics.

i showed my 11yr old daughter this video as she recently did a play where she got her lines wrong and didnt handle it at all well, I wanted to show her how a guy in front of 70k + 3 billion watching around the world handled busting a note, his smile and composure, completely agree about your comment of a teaching moment. And yes Phil is a legend and I want to see a film about him, like bohemian rapsody or rocketman.....

he only needs his voice and a piano, that's it.. ❤

Straight after performing this he flew on Concorde and performed in Philadelphia the same day

Phil is chameleon like with his talent from musician to entertainer to writer, singer etc... Great channel you have Bethany,your love for music shows in your art. Blessings to you.

One thing people often forget is that he became the lead singer in Genesis when Peter Gabriel departed from the band. If I recall, they looked for a replacement singer for some time and ultimately settled on Phil. That would ultimately turn out to be a stroke of genius.

This song takes me back to my teenage years. I prefer another of his ballads, Do You Remember?, but he's written so many good tracks over the years, it's easy to forget how multi-talented he is. Songwriter, singer, drummer, pianist. Not bad! Cheers from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

Love Phil Collins... love this video. Thank you!

I hope you don't mind, but it is also a very happy time just looking at your beautiful face and your lovely expressions. Thank you.

I don't think it was necessarily a mistake. Perhaps, but keep this in mind. Phil Collins was the only artist to play both continents during that intercontinental concert. He played Wembley Stadium, London, UK, boarded a plane, flew to Philadelphia, PA, USA to perform at JFK stadium. When he arrived he could not find a piano that was still in tune since the morning in the US. Bless him for that passion and effort.

Thrilled to see Phil Collins in the mix, thank you! If you do any more of his songs please consider "I Don't Care Anymore" - Official Video 1983 may be a good performance. Also a Genesis song like Mama would be interesting to hear a breakdown of.

❤ He got on Concorde and flew to Philadelphia and play there too on the same day....

An incredibly sad song about his divorce; brilliant songwriter, musician.

A great great drummer, singer, songwrirter, a lovely and funny man with a big hart and nice soul. Loved by many people all around the world. His kids are talented too, Nic the young drummer, and Lily Collins, the actrice for exemple... Nice reaction

He had a cameo as an Inspector from Scotland Yard in the Robin Williams classic "Hook".

This song will forever by at the top of my playlist.. "That's All" is another masterpiece in my mind too. Very underrated

Your passion makes me cry. 😢🙌💜🙏

Phil Collins is a Legend dudes been crushing for decades

One of the greatest musicians of the last decades. And also, drummer! Nice video, i also like the slightly gray curley hair ;)

That's the thing isn't it? A lot of people can sing, but not all of them are famous. Aside from finding the right song which seems to be becoming harder and harder to do, they have to have that "it" factor as well. So somebody like Phil or Sting are unicorns, who can write songs, lyrics, sing, and bring them to life successfully. Even more amazing is how they came out around at the same time, and mirrored each other being successful in bands and then solo as well.

❤ Thank you for jamming Phil Collins. Can you please play Genesis misunderstanding?😂 Love your show Rock On.😊

Another great performance from Phil, such a talented man, sings, plays piano and drums, just AMAZING. I really loved his live performance of In The Air Tonight in 1990 when he comes in on the drums halfway through the song.

This gd song lol. It shreds me every time. Even as a little girl, when I couldn't possibly understand the complex emotions in his songs, I knew this song made you feel big things.

You should do "Squonk" from the first Genesis album with Phil taking over as lead singer.

I was there and he put in a good days work that day. Even when he did hit the wrong key. For me he cant do wrong.

He had a very quick reaction to hitting the off key note but moved on like the professional his is

At 7:08, the guy sitting in the middle with the bass guitar is Sting (The Police) aka Gordon Sumner. The microphone Phil sings into is a Beyerdynamic [pronounced buy-er] M88 N(C). Phil endorsed their products and used the M88 both in the recording studio and live at the time.

Love to see someone who hears the music the way I do! Phil Collins' Against all odds is the song I chose for my great grandmother's funeral when I was only 14 years old. We were 75 years apart but so much alike. ❤ I'd like to do a suggestion! Since you were so mesmerized by Rammsteins 'Mein Herz Brent', you NEED to do a review about the Kovacs feat. Till Lindemann - Child of Sin. KOVACS is a Dutch singer and Till is the lead singer from Rammstein. Two extraordinary voices with a song full of pain. There's no words for what you feel afterwards. And if you like the different genres of Till, you should hear: - ZAZ feat. Till Lindemann - Jardin des larmes - LINDEMANN - Steh Auf A French and a German song... The lyrics say a lot, but the voices and melody make it mind-blowing. Let me give you one more: Five Finger Death Punch - Wrong Side Of Heaven. The lyrics and video are about the veterans who live on the streets and take their own lives... Love your videos, keep on going!!

I was a huge fan of Phil Collins and Genesis, in the late 80's and early 90's. I could sing along with a LOT of their songs; his range was a comfortable fit for my own. I'm sure I still could, if I wasn't battling fall allergies so hard right now.

Thanks for the great analysis!!!

You NEED to listen to this as recorded if you want to get the full emotional impact!

The amazing thing about phil collins is that i believe he could wake up in the morning, and before his feet hit the floor. He could sing any song. He just makes it look so simple!

I don't want to imagine a world without you in it. LOVE your channel. Your enthusiasm. And, you have a cute nose. Don't worry, you are much too young for me. grandpa signing off....

Phil Collins wss one of my favorite artists growing up in the 80s.

If you haven’t, I highly recommend listening to earlier Phil Collins performances with Genesis. Ripples and Afterglow are both fantastic performances, but there are many others.

It's weirdly lovely when a musician makes a mistake. You are immediately a tiny bit crestfallen for them out of empathy. Then they recover and move on and you almost feel pride for them in moving past it. Then before you realize you are totally invested in the performance.

My song, My first love, My first tears

Great song and reaction

Yes!

I think my favorite part is at 1:24 when Phil clanks a note and winces.. we've all done that but on ballads they really stand out.

you have an incredible smile

Your videos are just great Bethany. Even for people who know nothing about singing - they're super informative with your analysis and your reactions to awesome moments are just a delight to watch! You explain things clearly, your excitement and emotional responses are real and you probably have the nicest smile on KZfaq. Keep up the awesome work! I know it's on your list - but really looking forward to you watching Devin Townsend's Deadhead live at Royal Albert Hall. I swear I had that song on repeat for a year when I first heard it! Not just vocally... but musically that song has some absolute magic in it. Hope you enjoy it!

Your analysis of his speaking voice couldn't have been more perfect down to the adjectives. "Brightness in his sound, but there's still a lot of depth and richness in his speaking." He definitely knew how to capitalize on that "nasal resonance" to set his voice apart.

Love your analysis! 🙌😃🎶✅️

So cool fact, if you didn't know this Bethany. He did this performance and flew to Philadelphia on the concord to preform again, the only artist to do so.

words sometimes cannot describe genius

He said when he messed up that part, he felt 80,000 people collectively gasp!!!

Recently subscribed to your channel because of your review of Triumph . We need more honest reviews like yours. Love your channel !

That takes some chops, going out in front of an audience of a billion people at the biggest concert in history, when pretty much every other major artist is waiting behind the curtain to out-do you, and simply playing a stripped-down version of your song, just you and your piano, with nowhere to hide if you louse it up.

One of the best live performance