Do you think this was just a misunderstanding?

I swear for just a second when I heard that Phil Collins “axed” Paul McCartney, it flashed through my mind that this must be more serious than I imagined.

The truth is he’s asking Billy for Paul’s autograph.

Eh, just sounds like Paul being cheeky. Doesn’t sound like it was meant to be an insult

if he axed me for an autograph, he wouldn't have gotten one from me neither, cuz I'd be dead😆

Maybe everything would've been okay if Phil hadn't axed Paul for the autograph and just asked him for it instead.

I thought Paul's comment was hilarious. I think Paul was being totally tongue in cheek and a I don't know why why Phil took it so seriously. In a way Paul was probably suprised that someone with Phils musical stature would come up to him like any regular fan.

Fact-check: "Tomorrow Never Knows" was written by John Lennon, not Paul McCartney.

This is so blown up. I don't believe the reason they don't communicate with each other is because of this silly incident. I'm sure they've long gotten over this. They're both kept busy, and with Collins' health issues, I'm sure he has more important things on his mind.

Phil Collins had spoke highly of the Beatles but Paul is very arrogant. Little Phil?? Really?? Paul is a jerk

3:17 John Lennon wrote "Tomorrow Never Know's" not McCartney. McCartney provided tape loops and played bass on it, but he didn't write it.

Who did Phil Collins axe in order to get the autograph and was he ever arrested for that act of violence?

Eric Clapton partied with Collins during the making of the album and played on many tracks including TOMMOROW NEVER KNOWS.Being a friend and collaborator with all the BEATLES,I'm sure there is no serious amnocity between them and its just a joke .Also PHIL attended a BEATLES concert that was being filmed for use in A HARD DAYS NIGHT and was immortalized when he was included in a crowd shot that made the final cut.If ya look you will see a teenage COLLINS in the audience with considerably more hair!

Narrator: It's not "axed"--It"s "asked"- try it.

Considering that McCartney was replaced by Billy Shears in 1967...of course Collins hates him.

The word is “ASKED” not “AXED”

Phil knows that William is not Paul McCartney.

I just checked his rendition of "Tomorrow never knows" and I do like it. Gave me a flashback cause I remember the first time I heard that song was Phill's version and it was quite a spectacle to the ears listening with a Walkman being around 10 y/o. If you compare them side by side they don't differ that much, if any in the sonic content of the song so is not like Phil recomposed it, he merely made a cover trying to bring the same elements in his way.

First off, Phil's version is great. Second, it's not Paul's song, it's John's.

Did he axe for an autograph or ask? Axed for an autograph would be a bit overkill.

There's nothing wrong with Phil Collins version. It's good.

Idk, I like Phil, but I think he was a little over sensitive. Unless Paul had a very nasty tone and look in his eyes when he said it, it sounds more like light hearted friendly banter to me. This speaks more to Phil having an arrogant attitude problem than Paul.

Paul, “Phil, relax will you? I’m breakin your balls a little bit.”

Billy has always been smug and arrogant Not like the original Paul at all look at how John and George disliked "PAUL" from Peppers on

There’s a story here in Scotland, which may or may not be true, that Collins after buying that land in Scotland, just after releasing Another Day In Paradise then having people who lived on the land evicted, walked into the local pub, the only one for miles, and instantly the owner barman said “your barred”, “don’t you know who I am?” responded Collins, “I, get out, your barred.”

Never meet your heroes. When they turn out to be asses not only to you lose someone who inspires you but you feel like an idiot for having looked up to them in the first place. Phil probably doesn't want Paul's autograph anymore. And, the thing is that it is an impossible situation for Paul. I'm sure Paul didn't mean anything by it but such a moment to a fan is so amplified, whether it is Phil Collins or any of us, that it is easy to overreact. However, that is just as bad because when you lionize people it becomes disappointing when you realize they are mere mortals just like you are.

Phil Collins, one of the most beloved musicians of the twentieth century? You've got to be kidding.

Personally, I would never use the word “little” to describe someone shorter than myself, much less to their face

The fact that when Phil approached Paul, Heather Mills was there might provide some clue to Paul's rather uncharacteristic response. Heather reportedly had little time for Paul's social circle, famous or otherwise, and Paul wasn't always the happy gregarious musician of old around that period.

Because Paul McCartney died in 1966 and Billy Shields stole his identity.

In the 1980s, Phil Collins was a hitmaker known for chart topping divorce ballads inspired by the fallout of his first marriage while Paul McCartney collaberated with Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson among others. In the words from "Silly Love Songs", what's wrong with that.

1:10 "...but when Collins axed Paul McCartney to sign his first edition of The Beatles". Maybe this is the wrong way to request an autograph.

I would have to hear Paul say it but from the description it sounds like Paul was just making a little joke and that Phil was overly sensitive.

I like both of them even though they don’t get along.

I love Phil Collins his music lives on

After all these years, Collins axing McCartney is still my favourite scene from British Psycho.

Paul Mccartney is well known to be liked by most of his peers, as well as fans who have met him. I hardly have ever read about a negative encounter from people who have met him. No matter what, there are going to be people that simply do not take to you. Just the way it is.

Phil played drums on Paul's 1986 "Press To Play" album. Just FYI.

I remember seeing the footage of that meeting.Paul was joking "British humour". Phil surprisingly overreacted.

This speaks of Phil more than Paul. Lighten up man.

Did he say, "...the autograph he axed for"?

I think Paul was channeling a smarmy John Lennon there, just like I often imitate my best friend. Lennon made fun of the Beatles' fame for many years after their breakup because, to him, fans hung on to Beatlemania when they should have been moving on to world peace and other causes he believed in.

Phil's shallow music will soon be forgotten.

So he axed him to sign an album. Great voice dude but it’s asked. Sorry it’s just annoying to hear that pronounced that way

The real Paul never acted like such a jerk. But imposter Paul is not very nice. Maybe he wouldn't sign the album because that album was before the real Paul died.

Phil is weird, He always struck me as a downer, a party pooper.

Being a fan... And being a fan that collects things as a hobby... When I hear that someone brings a unique 1St Edition and has the honor to possibly having it signed by one of the books subjects... Tells the strong admiration and love of the fan... But stepping back and hearing the reaction... It's painfully clear to me what happened and why it's actually a very tragic set of circumstances... It was Paul... Whether anyone from outside could ever really understand, the break up of the Beatles for Paul - turned that side of Paul's life - into sharp moments of pain and anger... In hindsight, had anyone advised Phil to NOT introduce the book... Things from that point on... Would be different, for sure... Because Phil was hit by a reaction to things he was never apart of... Paul wasn't able process the matter to begin with, which is the wrench from very start... Things... Control to much... Shapes from the present shaped by the past that in turn shape the future... Locking hurt both in and away... Which is how this chance event sparked like it did...

hasn't everyone said something they should not have at some point? even if mccartney was being mean, it is far worse to nurse this along for years as being such a big deal. life is too short.

I think we all missed the Band On The Run reference. He said something about 'is holding a grudge for that long justified. You'll have to judge.' Whereas Paul says, "And the county judge, who held a grudge..."

Phil you made good music but none of it truly outlived the 80s. Paul's got nuggets that will live for a hundred years if not longer. Phil lighten up!!!!!!

It's easy to rip people when it isn't you, and you haven't walked a mile in their shoes

I once asked Yoko Ono for an autograph and she signed it John Lennon. pft..

Ego’s in the music world. Shocker.

The word is asked not axed. Thank you.

"Axed, axed, axed" 🤣

Howard Stern had the same thing happen with Paul. He asked for an autograph or selfie for his daughter, and Paul said no.

Paul simply referencing Phil being a young lad in Hard Day’s Night. Phil obviously has a “short” fuse.

It would appear Paul wanted to address the fact that Phil's success might never have happened if it had not been for the fact the Beatles opened the door for so any musicains and for whatever reason he took the opportunity to let him know it ! "Little Phil"wow !

Collins is the Tory who voted for Margaret Thatcher. That's all I need to know about his (lack of) scruples, his (lack of) integrity.

Billy just isn't as nice as Paul was, Phil.

“Asked”, not “axe’d” !!

Phil you approached it all wrong. You should’ve said “ Hey Paul I’ll trade you this mirror for your autograph “

Phil cover of "Tomorrow Never Knows" is perfect. And his 'Over The Rainbow' sung so sweetly as a tribute to John is exquisite. Beyond Tasteful. It is a magnificent gesture of love.

From what I know, thats not the only Beatles song Phil covered. I believe there is a video of him covering Golden slumbers and carry that weight

If I had to guess, Paul was joking and didn't even remember the interaction until he heard about it in the press. I know, I've joked to someone, only to find they got upset over it. I guess Paul assumed that Phil being a big star himself would understand the joke. Playing amature psychiatrist, I would guess, because he was a Beatles fan as a kid, this felt like being crushed by his idol. Not really Paul's fault.

I can believe Paul can be a bit big headed

Yeah, I wonder if Collins ever got that autograph he "AXED" for. 🤣🤣🤣

You should never axe someone for their autograph. It makes a bloody mess. He should've just asked.

“Phil Collins axed for an autograph”? Hope no one got hurt.

McCartney’s comment sounds like a joke that was musunderstood. Then again Phil’s ”angry” comment sounds like a joke to me as well. Phil does not seem that touchy in general. Maybe he would be pissed off for a while but holding a grudge for years and years… nah. Anyhow, I would not mind been patronized by Paul or Phil myself😉😎 Neither of them even knows or cares I exist

Phil hates Paul mostly because He knows that the musician calling himself Paul McCartney IS AN IMPOSTER The real James Paul McCartney died in a horrific car crash arranged by MI6... In 1966 James Paul was a charming man....not sarcastic, ever. Not mean spirited. May he rest in peace, through the Divine Mercy of God+❤🙏🕯✨

"oh, look, our Phil's a little Beatles fan" lmfao. Wish I could've seen his face

I doubt Paul's real worried about Phil Collins. You'd have to pay me to see him. 🙄

He was asking for an photograph with Billy Shears not "Paul"...

Before Heather Mills entered the foray, Paul and Phil were tight. In 1986, Phil played on Paul's Press to Play album on the song "Angry" with Pete Townshend of The Who on guitar. They also played The Prince's Trust that same year, A few years on they shared the bill at Knebworth 1990 and the Montserrat Benefit Concert of September, 1997 with Phil on drums and Paul played Golden Slumbers Medley (also with Clapton and Mark Knopfler) and Hey Jude (the aforementioned plus Elton John and Sting). Heather was a bad seed (even David Gilmour warned Paul about marrying her despite going to the wedding).

Not getting McCartney's side to this. When you get just one side, you don't hear the parts they hide.

Isn’t the real Paul McCartney dead

This is the first that Ive heard about this. And I love both of these guys.

“There must have been some kind of misunderstanding”

Height: Paul McCartney: 5 feet 11 inches (almost 2 meters) Phil Collins: 5 feet 6 inches (1.83 meters) Maybe Phil interpreted the comment as a snide remark about him being short. He also appears briefly on film as a member of the audience in A Hard Day's Night.

Cry me a river, Phil.

Both are great musicians in their own right, from two legendary bands. You can tell from Collins' solo album covers, he has a relatively healthy ego lol. For him to tuck tail and ask for a autograph is a big deal. Unfortunately, Paul apparently took a moment that he decided not to be so humble and gracious, but instead flexed his ego. It's a shame, but that's how these things go sometimes. I still enjoy both of their music. Paul will always be my favorite Beatle!

The *real* Paul McCartney would have signed it.

That's strange, since a lot of other British Rock Stars are also Beatles fans - and, in the Ozzie Osbourne Documentary, I've seen Ozzie (a HUGE Beatles fan) getting Paul McCartney to sign his Beatles Album. Paul was very gracious. Lemmy from Motorhead was also a massive Beatles fan - I don't think that Paul would be rude to Lemmy, if he knew what was good for him. Phil Collins seems a bit Over-Sensitive.

Maybe he called him little Phil because he was a child when featured in the Hard Days Night movie as a member of the audience? Phil did you forget that most Beatles fans know about this? Paul was clearly kidding. Still went on to record Paul’s Abbey Road suite on George Martin’s tribute album and play drums for Paul at the Royal Albert Hall too. Get over it. He’s been in Paul’s company so many times, he chose to ask him for an autograph there? Come on something doesn’t sit right.

Phil Collins always reminded me of the little guy with the swirl on the front of the Campbell Soup can. I think Paul was totally joking, Maybe he was channeling his John Lennon response either or I think Phil Collins overreacted just a little bit.

Water under the bridge, check when they record together at Macca's "Press to Play" : "McCartney recruited a range of leading musicians to perform on the album, including guitarist Carlos Alomar and The Who’s Pete Townshend. The latter performed on ‘Angry’, which was recorded live in the studio with Phil Collins on drums in less than three hours."

I've seen that men who are shorter are often casually diminutized by others and I can understand how that could quickly become offensive.

This makes me think a little less of Phil Collins. His lyrics are so emotionally developed. McCartney says "little Phil" and Collins sees red? Who knows what "little Phil" even means. Of course McCartney just wants to move on. Does Paul strike you as an insecure man who maintains his ego looking down on the competition? What can he do but move on? I hate to say it, but it would be enabling to do anything else. "Little Phil" could mean anything until you know. Sorry, you don't get to see my cards. You folded. Be

Paul McCartney and the Beatles are so so so overrated. Especially Paul.

How dare Paul McCartney speak to me like that. Who does he think I am? Uh, Phil Collins.

Tomorrow Never Knows is NOT mac's song. It was Lennon all the way. Do your research before posting such nonsense.

That was pretty bad…Paul should have showed more class and signed it vs being a jerk about it.

I’ve always been baffled by Phil Collins success.

There's no way either one of them care about this incident anymore

Lizzie Borden axed her parents for a signature

"Tomorrow Never Knows" is mostly a John Lennon tune.George Harrison gave the Indian structure to the recording.Playing sitar, tambura and lead guitar.Paul plays bass and adds tape loops. RIP John And George miss both of you So much!

He”axed for “ ?

Pffff.... Tom Jones once wanted to beat John Lennon up in the early 60's because Lennon greeted him with something along the lines of "Hi there you welsh f*g". It took a lot of restraint and convincing from his own manager to explain to Jones that that was just the Beatle banter and that Lennon was just being Lennon. After that all was well. Sounds to me as if widdle Phill got a big head on his shoulders and took Beatle banter a bit too seriously. Besides, McCartney isn't worng, lol, I mean yeah, Genesis is great and Phil's ok and all, but this is Paul McCartney, man. League of his own.

I'm with Phil Collins on this one.