I would like to see him receive some kind of formal recognition for his work, perhaps in the form of a knighthood before he dies. And given his already rapidly deteriorating health that should probably be sooner rather than later.
I'm so sorry to hear about his health problems and horrible actions of his wife. He's one of the best drummers and musicians of our generation. I wish this LEGEND the very best.
I've seen Phil 4 times, all after his retirement. He's my favorite musician of all time and even from a chair he puts on a hell of a show. His showmanship wasn't in kick flips or running around, it was his charming personality and that's still there. I see a lot of people sad for Phil. I say don't be. He got to be on stage with his son and he seems happy.
Great video. I've always liked Phil Collins. I remember a time sitting on a bench eating a sandwich on the promenade at Bognor Regis, UK in the 80's and Phil, wearing his flat cap and being accompanied by a blonde woman, walked past me. I looked at him thinking, 'No surely that's not Phil Collins is it' and he looked at me and gave me a slight grin (smile). Small moments have such great memories. Keep fighting the good fight mate, we're all with you.
@@Eleventhearlofmars Oh really, and you know that how? Phil lived in Loxwood a small village in West Sussex UK. Bognor Regis is the nearest beach with promenade walks near his home. I know who I saw
I can't stand it when people think they know where somebody has gone every day of every week of every month of every year of their life and they speak with such Authority as if they have jurisdiction over that person's whereabouts .
Phil Collins is with no doubt my favorite singer, drummer or musician ever, his talent is out of this world, I had the honor to see him on the 2018 American tour and last year on the "Last Domino?" tour, even though his capabilities have been diminished, it was amazing, he is by far the best! Hopefully Phil will get recovered and have a better rest of his life, god bless you man!
@@RisingTidesAC What does age have to do with his personal life? it may have something to do with his health but plenty of people stay healthy in old age.
I saw Phil in concert 40 years ago and. There wasn't an opening band and Phil Collins played for hours. The crowd made it such a pleasant place to be and Phil was flawless. Life can become complicated and aging is definitely not for sissy's.
Don't talk like the guy's already dead. He had a GOOD RUN - VERY GOOD! Playing with Genesis (during and after Gabriel) and his amazing solo career make him one of the greatest musicians ever! 🤔Praying for you Phil😏
@@chrisreber2516 He no longer can play right?????? Yeah I get it and I'm NOT talking like he's dead. He had lots of freaks and fools around him. I don't think he deserved that. That is heartbreaking to me. I can think for myself! Were it not for freaks and fools - - He'd STILL be playing and entertaining us, not getting depressed and into the physical condition he's currently in.
@@songsparrow4324 easy there songsparrow, didn't mean to offend you. We all have our opinions -- and we know what they're like🤔😑🙄Phil Collins has been a part of my music since l got hooked on the Foxtrot album from 1972 (l didn't hear it til 1982) Face Value kicked off his solo career in 81, and the rest is history. Major soundtracks of life!!!
@@songsparrow4324 yes don't get offended because you are always going to come across people who like to argue just to get at others don't let it get you down they are not worth it. But you are a spitfire you'll be just fine I can tell.
I love Phil, amazing singersongwriter and drummer, his private life and health issues matter not to me, i admire the man for his contribution to music for 50 years. I hope his health improves, too many haters on Phil, which is dreadful
Billy Guitarguy those that are jealous because he took over for Gabriel and really made Genesis even better and more successful than Gabriel couldn't do when he was front man for Genesis. They are stuck in the past so they need to get over it already. Gabriel sold out also if collins did so please get over it already.
@@fullmetalscotsman1306 you are jealous or you wouldn't be commenting such bs so get over it. He was better than Gabriel because he took genesis to the top of there game and with Peter they headed to bankruptcy look at documentaries it tells the story in detail.
No matter his marriages failed but what a talent my all time favourite musician. Drummer extrodinaire & song writer puts him in a elite small group. His life reminds me of robin williams who oddly shares similar features as phil both bring/brought so much joy but @ the expense of personal pain.
As one who has never stopped listening to Phil solo or with Genesis in some fashion practically every day it is tough to see how his life has turned out. I could never stand those who claimed he "ruined" Genesis. The direction Genesis took with him as front man was categorically chosen by ALL the band members and ALL the band members reaped the financial benefits and fame. Again, Tony and Mike contributed to the musical writing and direction just as much as Phil did. And I love all of it.
@@TheGlssr60 Haters are gonna hate always they have nothing better to do specially critics who have no talent of their own and get ppaid to say bad things
As a Philly radio jock, I got to know Phil a little around the Live Aid time. I was impressed with his drive and his tenacity. We never talked about his personal life...after all, I'm no Barbara Walters. If there is a lesson here, it might be that even if you are a star, it is important to not live your life like one. Balance your life and family, and don't let your career ruin all of the things you worked hard to achieve. Phil didn't just start drinking later in life. He had been doing it for awhile. I had seen enough rock stars and starlets fall on hard times that I took a look at my life as a result. I stopped any kind of partying completely. I'm talking 100% stopped. Every day has been much better ever since. Phil would be much better off now if he had done the same. I really feel for him, because I have seen this life track in so many others. If you are a young guy or girl and you look at Phil and tell yourself, "that could never be me," then think again. There are literally thousands of creative people that have ended up sad and depressed. The way to avoid it is to make better decisions NOW. "It's always the same it's just a shame, that's all." So, take a tip from Art Houston, and avoid a lot of needless drama. Drama belongs in a script, not in your life.
To me Phil is still a legend and even in his supposed “80’s low creative point in his career” was still widely considered successful and I personally still love that stuff and listen to more than a few of those songs on a regular basis. As a musician myself in the polar opposite genre of him I still have a lot of respect for the guy and he is loved by many.
I think it's a snobby myth that was put about by professional Music critics of the time who had a very narrow and rigid remit of what constituted as good music. They were so up there own rear that they would often publish their own definition of the top ten albums of all time. Mostly the same choices as their contemparies If you read one critics list you could read the next one blind folded. One of the few , good things about the social media era - Is that people are less judged on what music they like then in previous decades. When hit makers and musicians who connected directly with the masses like Collins and bands like Journey were denigrated and their fans dismissed as having no taste. Professional Music Critics and pretentious publications like Q magazine are all but redundant nowadays. Much of the music that was labelled as mush for the masses back then has been afforded a new level of respect and acceptance through it's use in TV shows and the like. Melody conquers all. Collins had a rare gift for melody and a commercial sound. As a musician myself I can say that it's very easy to write zany left field stuff even more hard to write a well crafted pop song with a good melody.
Its absolutely heartbreaking to see Phil these days sitting down or in a wheelchair on stage. I just try to remember him best from the 80`s. Thanks for all the great music Phil, I wish you the best with all your relationships. I`m still sufferring and depressed every day of my life over a failed relationship 43 years ago, so I sort of know how he feels about all his problems!
Take care ! We all make mistakes .. its important to keep going forward ! .. easy to say .. i know ... but please just give to the world small orbig .. the world needs it .. coming from a pear ..
One thingI noticed about Phil back in the day is that he really really enjoyed performing. I remember he was on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson one time, they chatted then Johnny asked him to do a song and he delightedly jumped up and ran over to the piano and started to play, looking like he was having more fun than anyone in the room. You could see he was doing something he truly loved to do. His statement, " I can play the piano and sing, I'm in a very happy place. " said it all.
Such a shame how your body can let you down. I remember in the early 80s jogging round Hyde Park with Phil. I was a decent runner, but he was better. Hope he can get things worked out in his head he has always been a great musical talent
Thank you so much for this, very well done documentary of a world class singer, front man and musician. Phil is so loved by so very many, some of the greatest rock and ballad songs have been produced by Phil and the band, he will never be forgotten, his home life is his business, the fans just love the man and the music.
My mom and I got to see him in concert when I was in college in 2003. It was amazing. And I have wonderful memories of seeing my classic rock favorites with my mom.
Got to hand it to Phil's son for helping his Dad make one last tour lately,although it's painful to watch and listen to how ill and overcome the old beloved Collins has become.But his son is proud of his father's legacy and has great strength of character to support his Dad and I hope he carrys on with his own band again when it's time.
It is all very tragic and I feel for the guy. It's interesting that the other members of Genesis were married and raising kids in the 70's without problems. Rutherford and Banks often brought their families on tour with them, at least during school holidays, but Collins seemed to like to keep the two worlds very separate. Perhaps this was at the core of why his previous marriages fell apart. As for his health issues, these are truly tragic. He was an incredible musician, and although I wasn't a fan of his solo work, Genesis are my all time favourite band. The day this chap falls off his perch, it's gonna hit me pretty hard.
One amazing musician who excelled at several instruments…a one man band essentially…but I guess his personal life wore him down…one ex-wife is hard enough let alone three. God bless him!
JR Bondy, yeah that leach that was his last wife was a piece of work and I think she's been married more than poor phil. But a woman that much younger than collins he should have known better and knew she was just after his money. Bled poor phil dry and he had to start touring again. Just sad.
@@fullmetalscotsman1306 you have no idea whose fault it was so who are you to judge and it takes two not one and actually he does have a certain right to his privacy even if he is a public celebrity doesn't give you the right to judge his marriage so be quite. This is his private business not the public's business. So get out of your self righteous attitude this is no business of yours. Don't make this I hate campaign just because you don't like him...so do us all a big favor shut up....
Phil never got the credit he deserves as a drummer. He was one of the greats when he was with Genesis during the Peter Gabriel era. “Selling England By The Pound” and “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway” are two of the greatest progressive rock albums ever.
I am not keen on his solo work or the post-ABACAB Genesis work but he's an extremely talented man and would be very interesting company. His drumming on Foxtrot is pretty good too.
Yes to me there were two Phil Collins the one with the earlier Genesis when they were doing the really creative works and then I didn't care for them much after the late 70s . But true his drumming was superb and he doesn't get enough recognition for that and regrettably too many people don't even know the early Phil Collins with Genesis in those albums you named . I can remember where I was and what I was doing the first time I heard some of their songs .
Phil, you are the ONLY artist who’s songs play all the way thru when they come on the radio... I cherish each and every song mate. My life would be less without your music, Brother. Never feel like you are done... You are a bloody Legend and my all time fav. Saw you in Dallas and got behind stage seating to see you play. Blew my damned mind! Lol Cheers and Blessings to you and your family buddy.
An incredible artist no doubt,I've always enjoyed his music.There is a Genesis album titled abacab..I had to take a test back in highschool that was multiple choice a,b or c..having not studied at all I wrote abacab abacab abacab and got a C+ thanks Phil.
I love you Phil ❤ 😘 you are one great musian of all times!!! I use to listen to you when I was very young in the 80s Genesis Be proud of that what ever you go through in life you got us fans standing by you! You got a walk of fame like you deserve and many other rewards that you surely are proud of you, you really deserve it with all of that talent stay strong!!!
It's really sad to hear Phil has gone through so much turmoil in his life. I can't help but respect and be happy for him that despite all he's been through, he's still doing what he loves up on stage.
I saw Phil twice at a concert and really enjoyed it. I recently saw him on you tube at the farewell concert of Genesis 2022. Tears ran down my cheeks. What happened to this man? he was like a rock in the surf. I wish him the best of luck, thank you Phil, I have always enjoyed your music, even now with GENESIS.
He's one of my favorites and by far the best concert I have ever seen. It's a shame that he has suffered so much and continues to do so. It baffled me that his wife/wives married him and were upset that he had to be gone on tour and in the studio a lot. He's Phil Collins for gosh sakes.
@@gmy33 I married a soldier. I knew what that meant before we got married. I never complained when he was away on duty for months and months. that's part of the deal right?
@@evastapaard2462 indeed . We all have something like that i work most weekends and holidays .. so i miss a lot of birthdays holiday gatherings and parties .. all in the game .. but i did take enough time for my daughter :-) .. and its good to hear my wife reflect on this .. .. greetings
Saw him play in Aus a few years ago, it was pretty heartbreaking seeing him barely able to walk, and sitting, but geez he can still perform! Love Phil ♥️
Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere Compliment and love towards my music❤️❤️may god bless you.
@@mikekeeler6362 a lot people in music did that with out Phil there was no Genesis and he would never gotten no where . it is hard call you know lose millions or be with family and work 9 to 5 job I think he made right choice look how famous and love millions he has
There are some things like when the Bass drops in Los Endos, or when the drums come in on In The Air Tonight when he walked back to his kit, if you were there you never forget it, and it was better than any recording. I've seen them both many times=^.^=
@@mikekeeler6362 whether your a traveling salesman or a musician. Not all men took being at home when the family benefitted from the income that was brought in. Being a parent is two sided and as a unit. It’s not til the parent gets older they realize they have made not so great choices.
My absolute favorite drummer!!.You are so loved by so many people around the world I saw you and Genesis twice in Toronto and once in Ottawa in 2007.Simply the best shows I have ever seen.Thank you and Genesis for years of musical enjoyment!!
Sad to see the end of such a creative musical icon, but props to a man who chose to go out on his own terms. Thanks for all the great music, Mr. Collins.
Phil Collins was a musician that was driven to compose and perform his art. He didn't do it for money, he did it to speak his truth. Long Live Phil Collins
Phil is a very intelligent musician. There are a lot of people who call themselves artists because they are shit musicians. Phil is a great musician who is very creative. I’m not really a big fan of all his music but I know he is a great musician who can play many different styles if he wants to. Good luck to the man !
Phil Collins is by far one of my BEST musicians. When you like the majority of music from an artist, that means they are at the top of your list. I am sorry about his personal life, but his music is the best. 😀
That is weird folks are stuck on “looks”. Every time I hear a creative tell an eloquent story or tell a beautiful tale in a song like I have hardly never heard anyone do? I always tell them “you did a Phil Collins” to me and to them. It is the biggest compliment. He is a beautiful soul. I want to tell a story myself the way he can. ❤️
@@rt66vintage16 You get it! It takes courage and tenacity to go in front of world and tell your story so authentically. Mark is great at that. Just chills.
Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere Compliment and love towards my music❤️❤️may god bless you.
In the Air Tonight is for me by far the most magic song written by Phil Collins. The Album it comes from Face Value is also his Studio best album. A masterpiece
I was at the final night at the final tour of Genesis……. The O2 London, better known to me as Docklands Millennium Dome. Emotional……….. I thought it would be difficult to experience, as a life long fan….. but, the band were spot on and Phil knocked it out of the park…… visibly rising towards the end. Out with a bang 🙂🇬🇧🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
He deserves more than this. As a kid I liked hearing his music on the radio with my mom.. however as an adult and musician I have really come to respect all he’s done. I would hate to hear that he took his own life when he should be enjoying his time he has left
I hope Phil is in a great place now. His hard work and talent deserves lifelong respect and appreciation. The happiness he has brought to millions should be returned with the respect for him by all those who love his music.
I will always love Phil Collins and his music. I've never been to a concert of his, but I do know he's very talented and along with those great musicians he collaborated with throughout his career thus far. His love for music is in every note he sings. My dad was a drummer in a band before he passed away. Listening to Phil Collins play the drums reminds me of my dads passion for drums and the music his own band played. I hope that one day I get to see phil Collins perform live ❤🎶
Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere Compliment and love towards my music❤️❤️may god bless you.
I saw a concert clip of Phil Collins in a wheelchair yelling at the audience and I thought who needs this? I’m sorry he is ailing but when I pay big bucks to see a show I want to see joy and feel joy and not be bummed. God bless Phil. I loved him in the “Invisible Touch” video and in his 80’s heyday.
He was always waaay underrated. I've seen him with Genesis since their early days when he was just their drummer and they've always been great. However I saw them in Birmingham earlier this year and he sat on a chair all the way thru, and his voice was more shot than Paul McCartney is nowadays; and that's saying something!
Loved Genesis and love Phil . Seen him on his tour before the plandemic hit and it was amazing . Phil sat down for most of the evening but gave it his all , it made me cry . Regardless of what he has been through in his personal life Phil is one of the greats , living legend . No one can take that from him .
But one thing stands above it all, Phill Collins is a very great drummer/musician ! Just listen to his early Genesis years and his drumming with Brand X.
Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere Compliment and love towards my music❤️❤️may god bless you.
Phil is a treasure a vast trove of wonderful content that should be heard by all, i grew up on his music, and like most if not all musicians we think about once in a while, wondering what's Phil up to these days, i hope he makes it to a ripe old age...those Brits go on for a while don't they?
Phil Collins is an amazing singer and one of the best drummers ever!! He's always been my pretend boyfriend. 😊 To this day his voice is still perfect. I pray for his health and happiness. 🙏❤️🙏
@@Meatball2022 I saw them at the O2 in London in March on the last night - the last ever show I suspect. Phil Collins sounded and looked dreadful, I don't know why I went.
Phil Collins has been through A LOT, and he’s still going through struggles. Very unfortunate. I’ve been a fan of Phil since 2013. I’m 21, I do worry about how Phil is doing. He’s still hanging strong, I tell you that. We love you, Phil!
IanPerez48, phil does look bad and he has paid the price for his music. Whatever he did that was wrong or right to his wives and kids he has paid the a high price through his health unfortunately but I still love him.
I love and adore you Phil, your way too hard on yourself……I really wish you could believe that. I know your family and close friends tell you the same things. There’s thousands of people like myself who feel the way I do as well. The negative cruel people are assholes and and know NOTHING !!! Your an amazing everything and I would be honored to be your friend !! God bless you Phil, enjoy your children and grandchildren ❤️🥰😍😘😘😘
to take a standard classic like 'You can't hurry love' and make it your own tells you the talent of the man, Phil Collins is an overlooked genius, musically and as a performer.
Sad to hear but Phil we still love you. So much talent and so many great memories... Even as a young kid I loved the weird stories of early Genesis to the teen years of your solo career and as a middle aged guy now your jazz... Wish life would have been happier for you but but because of you a lot of other people were happy... thank you.
Love Phil Collins, always have and always will ♥️ not only have I brought my daughter up listening to him but now my 2 year old granddaughter loves him to 😍
Saw him last time round there sitting down singing and he was still fantastic - Total wee legend. Any chick who asks for a ring when you're a millionaire isn't the lady for ye. Im a sucker myself but i'm skint? God bless Phil Call day every day . .
Taking advantage of someone who is battling serious health problems is low. We don't know all the issues between Collins and Orriana, but it's better to move on if the marriage is intolerable than play evil games. Meanwhile... Phil Collins is an amazing musician. He has plenty of fine moments to remind him of his accomplishments. Perhaps he can work with aspiring musicians and pass his knowledge to them. I hope he focuses on the positive. He has much to contribute to the future of music with his wisdom and know-how.
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What is your favorite song by Phil Collins?
Has he passed?
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In The Air
“In the Air Tonight...” ❤️🎶
Against all odds
Get this man his Lifetime Achievement award and induct him in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist. He fricken deserves it!!!
But don’t check his search history
I would like to see him receive some kind of formal recognition for his work, perhaps in the form of a knighthood before he dies.
And given his already rapidly deteriorating health that should probably be sooner rather than later.
@@bustamango863what's that have to do with him being a genius
I'm so sorry to hear about his health problems and horrible actions of his wife. He's one of the best drummers and musicians of our generation. I wish this LEGEND the very best.
His drumming, his voice, his songs!
I've seen Phil 4 times, all after his retirement. He's my favorite musician of all time and even from a chair he puts on a hell of a show. His showmanship wasn't in kick flips or running around, it was his charming personality and that's still there.
I see a lot of people sad for Phil. I say don't be. He got to be on stage with his son and he seems happy.
Collins was one of the best drummers of his generation, And that was before he went on to become a pop star. Amazing talent.
Check out his work with Brand X.
Very talented
@@geoffpoole483 With Brand X Phil was at his peak as a musician IMHO.
Great video. I've always liked Phil Collins. I remember a time sitting on a bench eating a sandwich on the promenade at Bognor Regis, UK in the 80's and Phil, wearing his flat cap and being accompanied by a blonde woman, walked past me. I looked at him thinking, 'No surely that's not Phil Collins is it' and he looked at me and gave me a slight grin (smile). Small moments have such great memories. Keep fighting the good fight mate, we're all with you.
Phil Collins has never been to Bognor Regis.
@@Eleventhearlofmars Oh really, and you know that how? Phil lived in Loxwood a small village in West Sussex UK. Bognor Regis is the nearest beach with promenade walks near his home. I know who I saw
What kind of sandwich?
@@Eleventhearlofmars I guess you're a guardian angel when you know where he was and when ?
I can't stand it when people think they know where somebody has gone every day of every week of every month of every year of their life and they speak with such Authority as if they have jurisdiction over that person's whereabouts .
Phil Collins is with no doubt my favorite singer, drummer or musician ever, his talent is out of this world, I had the honor to see him on the 2018 American tour and last year on the "Last Domino?" tour, even though his capabilities have been diminished, it was amazing, he is by far the best!
Hopefully Phil will get recovered and have a better rest of his life, god bless you man!
For a person that contributed so much to music, this is truly heartbreaking
I call it, getting old.
Just goes to show you money doesn't buy happiness.
@@RisingTidesAC What does age have to do with his personal life? it may have something to do with his health but plenty of people stay healthy in old age.
@@RisingTidesAC then you're too young to understand.
I don't look ai it that way. he gave us 4 decades of great music.
I saw Phil in concert 40 years ago and. There wasn't an opening band and Phil Collins played for hours. The crowd made it such a pleasant place to be and Phil was flawless. Life can become complicated and aging is definitely not for sissy's.
Good luck too you .. take it easy !
Heartbreaking to hear this. . . I always thought only the best for Phil Collins. . . he was a true talent.
Don't talk like the guy's already dead. He had a GOOD RUN - VERY GOOD! Playing with Genesis (during and after Gabriel) and his amazing solo career make him one of the greatest musicians ever! 🤔Praying for you Phil😏
@@chrisreber2516 He no longer can play right?????? Yeah I get it and I'm NOT talking like he's dead. He had lots of freaks and fools around him. I don't think he deserved that. That is heartbreaking to me. I can think for myself!
Were it not for freaks and fools - - He'd STILL be playing and entertaining us, not getting depressed and into the physical condition he's currently in.
@@songsparrow4324 easy there songsparrow, didn't mean to offend you. We all have our opinions -- and we know what they're like🤔😑🙄Phil Collins has been a part of my music since l got hooked on the Foxtrot album from 1972 (l didn't hear it til 1982) Face Value kicked off his solo career in 81, and the rest is history. Major soundtracks of life!!!
@@songsparrow4324 yes don't get offended because you are always going to come across people who like to argue just to get at others don't let it get you down they are not worth it. But you are a spitfire you'll be just fine I can tell.
@@chrisreber2516 watch out now you made someone mad 😠 😡.
I still love You Mr. Phil Collins and there are other people too still love You
I love Phil, amazing singersongwriter and drummer, his private life and health issues matter not to me, i admire the man for his contribution to music for 50 years. I hope his health improves, too many haters on Phil, which is dreadful
Billy Guitarguy those that are jealous because he took over for Gabriel and really made Genesis even better and more successful than Gabriel couldn't do when he was front man for Genesis. They are stuck in the past so they need to get over it already. Gabriel sold out also if collins did so please get over it already.
@@fullmetalscotsman1306 you are jealous or you wouldn't be commenting such bs so get over it. He was better than Gabriel because he took genesis to the top of there game and with Peter they headed to bankruptcy look at documentaries it tells the story in detail.
I will always love you Phil..There can be no other!
One of the most distinctive voices I have ever heard. No one sounds like him, not even close. 🎤
Peter Gabriel does
@@DaveTheDingus no way. 😅
Thank god
@@margaretreefer1145 yes he does sometimes.
No one sounds like you either.
Phil Collins is one talented individual-Sorry to hear about his health issues.
I feel the same.
don't feel sorry ....you are not responsible for his health issues
@@BlueHopi144 didn't nobody ask you?
@@amandabooth7399 nobody asked me why i don't feel sorry ....for his health issues as he had one of the most accomplished musician career .
No matter his marriages failed but what a talent my all time favourite musician. Drummer extrodinaire & song writer puts him in a elite small group. His life reminds me of robin williams who oddly shares similar features as phil both bring/brought so much joy but @ the expense of personal pain.
We all make mistakes, that doesn't take away from the talent this man has!!
Rock on Phil😎😎👍👍
As one who has never stopped listening to Phil solo or with Genesis in some fashion practically every day it is tough to see how his life has turned out. I could never stand those who claimed he "ruined" Genesis. The direction Genesis took with him as front man was categorically chosen by ALL the band members and ALL the band members reaped the financial benefits and fame. Again, Tony and Mike contributed to the musical writing and direction just as much as Phil did. And I love all of it.
When speaking about this Phil has stated something to the effect of "You try to get Tony to do something he doesn't want to do."
@@oksanasusenko1320 My point, exactly.
@@TheGlssr60 Haters are gonna hate always they have nothing better to do specially critics who have no talent of their own and get ppaid to say bad things
@@oksanasusenko1320 those people are haters
For every hater there's 10 of us who appreciate the incredible talent Phil has.
As a Philly radio jock, I got to know Phil a little around the Live Aid time. I was impressed with his drive and his tenacity. We never talked about his personal life...after all, I'm no Barbara Walters. If there is a lesson here, it might be that even if you are a star, it is important to not live your life like one. Balance your life and family, and don't let your career ruin all of the things you worked hard to achieve. Phil didn't just start drinking later in life. He had been doing it for awhile. I had seen enough rock stars and starlets fall on hard times that I took a look at my life as a result. I stopped any kind of partying completely. I'm talking 100% stopped. Every day has been much better ever since. Phil would be much better off now if he had done the same. I really feel for him, because I have seen this life track in so many others. If you are a young guy or girl and you look at Phil and tell yourself, "that could never be me," then think again. There are literally thousands of creative people that have ended up sad and depressed. The way to avoid it is to make better decisions NOW. "It's always the same it's just a shame, that's all." So, take a tip from Art Houston, and avoid a lot of needless drama. Drama belongs in a script, not in your life.
To me Phil is still a legend and even in his supposed “80’s low creative point in his career” was still widely considered successful and I personally still love that stuff and listen to more than a few of those songs on a regular basis. As a musician myself in the polar opposite genre of him I still have a lot of respect for the guy and he is loved by many.
Anyone that knows songwriting knew what kind of a talent he was in the 80s,best pop songs ever
I think it's a snobby myth that was put about by professional Music critics of the time who had a very narrow and rigid remit of what constituted as good music. They were so up there own rear that they would often publish their own definition of the top ten albums of all time. Mostly the same choices as their contemparies If you read one critics list you could read the next one blind folded. One of the few , good things about the social media era - Is that people are less judged on what music they like then in previous decades. When hit makers and musicians who connected directly with the masses like Collins and bands like Journey were denigrated and their fans dismissed as having no taste. Professional Music Critics and pretentious publications like Q magazine are all but redundant nowadays. Much of the music that was labelled as mush for the masses back then has been afforded a new level of respect and acceptance through it's use in TV shows and the like. Melody conquers all. Collins had a rare gift for melody and a commercial sound. As a musician myself I can say that it's very easy to write zany left field stuff even more hard to write a well crafted pop song with a good melody.
Its absolutely heartbreaking to see Phil these days sitting down or in a wheelchair on stage. I just try to remember him best from the 80`s. Thanks for all the great music Phil, I wish you the best with all your relationships. I`m still sufferring and depressed every day of my life over a failed relationship 43 years ago, so I sort of know how he feels about all his problems!
Take care ! We all make mistakes .. its important to keep going forward ! .. easy to say .. i know ... but please just give to the world small orbig .. the world needs it .. coming from a pear ..
Always liked Phil
And loved him in the movie buster
Keep going Phil keep going ❤️👍
Dear Phil You are one of the best and will outgrow your tragedies.You are unique and special and have not yet found a person of your calibre
I listen to his music like it just came out. Love him. So talented. Legend.
One thingI noticed about Phil back in the day is that he really really enjoyed performing. I remember he was on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson one time, they chatted then Johnny asked him to do a song and he delightedly jumped up and ran over to the piano and started to play, looking like he was having more fun than anyone in the room. You could see he was doing something he truly loved to do. His statement, " I can play the piano and sing, I'm in a very happy place. " said it all.
Such a shame how your body can let you down. I remember in the early 80s jogging round Hyde Park with Phil. I was a decent runner, but he was better. Hope he can get things worked out in his head he has always been a great musical talent
So sad that a musician with so much talent who has created some amazing songs should have to go through all this. I wish him peace.
Thank you so much for this, very well done documentary of a world class singer, front man and musician.
Phil is so loved by so very many, some of the greatest rock and ballad songs have been produced by Phil and the band, he will never be forgotten, his home life is his business, the fans just love the man and the music.
My mom and I got to see him in concert when I was in college in 2003. It was amazing. And I have wonderful memories of seeing my classic rock favorites with my mom.
Got to hand it to Phil's son for helping his Dad make one last tour lately,although it's painful to watch and listen to how ill and overcome the old beloved Collins has become.But his son is proud of his father's legacy and has great strength of character to support his Dad and I hope he carrys on with his own band again when it's time.
It is all very tragic and I feel for the guy. It's interesting that the other members of Genesis were married and raising kids in the 70's without problems. Rutherford and Banks often brought their families on tour with them, at least during school holidays, but Collins seemed to like to keep the two worlds very separate. Perhaps this was at the core of why his previous marriages fell apart. As for his health issues, these are truly tragic. He was an incredible musician, and although I wasn't a fan of his solo work, Genesis are my all time favourite band. The day this chap falls off his perch, it's gonna hit me pretty hard.
One of my most favorite artists of all time. Hope he is okay.
One amazing musician who excelled at several instruments…a one man band essentially…but I guess his personal life wore him down…one ex-wife is hard enough let alone three. God bless him!
JR Bondy, yeah that leach that was his last wife was a piece of work and I think she's been married more than poor phil. But a woman that much younger than collins he should have known better and knew she was just after his money. Bled poor phil dry and he had to start touring again. Just sad.
@@fullmetalscotsman1306 you have no idea whose fault it was so who are you to judge and it takes two not one and actually he does have a certain right to his privacy even if he is a public celebrity doesn't give you the right to judge his marriage so be quite. This is his private business not the public's business. So get out of your self righteous attitude this is no business of yours. Don't make this I hate campaign just because you don't like him...so do us all a big favor shut up....
A man who is divorced 3 times is likely to be the problem with the marriages, rather than the wives being the problem.
Phil never got the credit he deserves as a drummer. He was one of the greats when he was with Genesis during the Peter Gabriel era. “Selling England By The Pound” and “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway” are two of the greatest progressive rock albums ever.
I am not keen on his solo work or the post-ABACAB Genesis work but he's an extremely talented man and would be very interesting company. His drumming on Foxtrot is pretty good too.
Yes to me there were two Phil Collins the one with the earlier Genesis when they were doing the really creative works and then I didn't care for them much after the late 70s .
But true his drumming was superb and he doesn't get enough recognition for that and regrettably too many people don't even know the early Phil Collins with Genesis in those albums you named .
I can remember where I was and what I was doing the first time I heard some of their songs .
Wow....I'm a great fan...I had no idea what he went through...May God Bless Him...he made my high school years so AWESOME !!
We're all grateful for the music that Phil Collins gave us. My only complaint is that we don't have more music from him to enjoy.
Phil, you are the ONLY artist who’s songs play all the way thru when they come on the radio... I cherish each and every song mate. My life would be less without your music, Brother. Never feel like you are done... You are a bloody Legend and my all time fav. Saw you in Dallas and got behind stage seating to see you play. Blew my damned mind! Lol Cheers and Blessings to you and your family buddy.
An incredible artist no doubt,I've always enjoyed his music.There is a Genesis album titled abacab..I had to take a test back in highschool that was multiple choice a,b or c..having not studied at all I wrote abacab abacab abacab and got a C+ thanks Phil.
Phil we love you here in TEXAS knowing your the foremost authority on the ALAMO we thank you for your interest in our culture
How could he possibly think that no one would miss him, he is a legend and many peoples lives.
I love you Phil ❤ 😘 you are one great musian of all times!!! I use to listen to you when I was very young in the 80s Genesis Be proud of that what ever you go through in life you got us fans standing by you! You got a walk of fame like you deserve and many other rewards that you surely are proud of you, you really deserve it with all of that talent stay strong!!!
Let's hope Phil Collins is ok. The world won't be the same without him. Pray for Phil
It's really sad to hear Phil has gone through so much turmoil in his life. I can't help but respect and be happy for him that despite all he's been through, he's still doing what he loves up on stage.
the drugs hes taken over the years hasn.t helped self inflicted in my opimion
I saw Phil twice at a concert and really enjoyed it. I recently saw him on you tube at the farewell concert of Genesis 2022. Tears ran down my cheeks. What happened to this man? he was like a rock in the surf. I wish him the best of luck, thank you Phil, I have always enjoyed your music, even now with GENESIS.
He's one of my favorites and by far the best concert I have ever seen. It's a shame that he has suffered so much and continues to do so. It baffled me that his wife/wives married him and were upset that he had to be gone on tour and in the studio a lot. He's Phil Collins for gosh sakes.
totally agree! if you marry an artist don't expect him/her to stay home all the time!
Thats the balance we all have to seek out
@@gmy33 I married a soldier. I knew what that meant before we got married. I never complained when he was away on duty for months and months. that's part of the deal right?
@@evastapaard2462 indeed . We all have something like that i work most weekends and holidays .. so i miss a lot of birthdays holiday gatherings and parties .. all in the game .. but i did take enough time for my daughter :-) .. and its good to hear my wife reflect on this .. .. greetings
@@gmy33 Your wife must be pretty independent. you can't be a little princes and need your hubby all the time or a marriage will end in disaster.
Saw him play in Aus a few years ago, it was pretty heartbreaking seeing him barely able to walk, and sitting, but geez he can still perform! Love Phil ♥️
Phil, you are missed and will be even more when your time here on earth is complete. Don't sell yourself short!
This breaks my heart and so depressing to hear because I love Phil Collins...one of the most talented musicians/singers of our generation.
Of All-Time
Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere
Compliment and love towards my music❤️❤️may god bless you.
@@philipwolf2480 what a catfish lmao
Speaking as a one man band myself I am so very thankful for Phil.
Phil you are one of greatest in music keep performing if that is what motivates you!
If Phil could see this. I love this man, breaks my heart he’s gone through so much. Seen him with Genesis and Solo. Best thing I ever experienced.
Maybe Phil should have just left Genesis take care of his kid oh well typical rock musician bail out on the Family
@@mikekeeler6362 a lot people in music did that with out Phil there was no Genesis and he would never gotten no where . it is hard call you know lose millions or be with family and work 9 to 5 job I think he made right choice look how famous and love millions he has
There are some things like when the Bass drops in Los Endos, or when the drums come in on In The Air Tonight when he walked back to his kit, if you were there you never forget it, and it was better than any recording. I've seen them both many times=^.^=
@@mikekeeler6362 whether your a traveling salesman or a musician. Not all men took being at home when the family benefitted from the income that was brought in. Being a parent is two sided and as a unit. It’s not til the parent gets older they realize they have made not so great choices.
@@mikekeeler6362 cheap shot guy but have you ever been a famous musician? So who are you to judge?
Phil will always be one of the greatest and hard working musicians of all time.
Loved Genesis / Phil Collins since time began . Bless his heart xx
My absolute favorite drummer!!.You are so loved by so many people around the world I saw you and Genesis twice in Toronto and once in Ottawa in 2007.Simply the best shows I have ever seen.Thank you and Genesis for years of musical enjoyment!!
Honest Guy . Saw him 4× in Philly including LIVE AID. Never DISAPPOINTED 😞
Still, there will never be another Phil Collins.🖖
Sad to see the end of such a creative musical icon, but props to a man who chose to go out on his own terms. Thanks for all the great music, Mr. Collins.
Phil Collins was a musician that was driven to compose and perform his art. He didn't do it for money, he did it to speak his truth. Long Live Phil Collins
Was??? 🤦♂️
Yeah he's kind of like Keith Emerson the difference is is Keith shot himself
Like you know
Phil is a very intelligent musician. There are a lot of people who call themselves artists because they are shit musicians. Phil is a great musician who is very creative. I’m not really a big fan of all his music but I know he is a great musician who can play many different styles if he wants to. Good luck to the man !
I love his music so much
With all my heart I wish you well.
Always loved you and the music.
Go East Bro
Phil Collins is by far one of my BEST musicians. When you like the majority of music from an artist, that means they are at the top of your list. I am sorry about his personal life, but his music is the best.
😀
That is weird folks are stuck on “looks”. Every time I hear a creative tell an eloquent story or tell a beautiful tale in a song like I have hardly never heard anyone do? I always tell them “you did a Phil Collins” to me and to them. It is the biggest compliment. He is a beautiful soul.
I want to tell a story myself the way he can.
❤️
I feel that way about Mark Knoffler.
@@rt66vintage16 You get it!
It takes courage and tenacity to go in front of world and tell your story so authentically. Mark is great at that. Just chills.
Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere
Compliment and love towards my music❤️❤️may god bless you.
@@philipwolf2480 woooh its Phil Collins
In the Air Tonight is for me by far the most magic song written by Phil Collins. The Album it comes from Face Value is also his Studio best album. A masterpiece
For all this negativity he’s the greatest ever , thank you Phil Your music means so much to me . Especially your genesis years
A Pisces story... ♓️ I feel you P.C..."play the game of hapiness and never let on"
I have and always will love Phil Collins. I wish he was able to do his concerts in better health
I was at the final night at the final tour of Genesis……. The O2 London, better known to me as Docklands Millennium Dome.
Emotional……….. I thought it would be difficult to experience, as a life long fan….. but, the band were spot on and Phil knocked it out of the park…… visibly rising towards the end.
Out with a bang 🙂🇬🇧🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I absolutely love him🥰🎵🎶🥰
He deserves more than this. As a kid I liked hearing his music on the radio with my mom.. however as an adult and musician I have really come to respect all he’s done. I would hate to hear that he took his own life when he should be enjoying his time he has left
I hope Phil is in a great place now. His hard work and talent deserves lifelong respect and appreciation. The happiness he has brought to millions should be returned with the respect for him by all those who love his music.
Little phil... wow
Brand X and his drumming on so many Genesis albums are best I may have ever heard. Phil is A BOSS
I will always love Phil Collins and his music. I've never been to a concert of his, but I do know he's very talented and along with those great musicians he collaborated with throughout his career thus far. His love for music is in every note he sings.
My dad was a drummer in a band before he passed away. Listening to Phil Collins play the drums reminds me of my dads passion for drums and the music his own band played.
I hope that one day I get to see phil Collins perform live ❤🎶
Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere
Compliment and love towards my music❤️❤️may god bless you.
How long have you been listening to my song??💕
@@philipwolf2480 You are one of my favorite singers Exclusive Endless Exquisite ❤️❤️❤️
@@barbiebrowny7003 c h a t me up on my g. Mail I send to you
@@philipwolf2480 More like Phil Trollins
I saw a concert clip of Phil Collins in a wheelchair yelling at the audience and I thought who needs this? I’m sorry he is ailing but when I pay big bucks to see a show I want to see joy and feel joy and not be bummed. God bless Phil. I loved him in the “Invisible Touch” video and in his 80’s heyday.
He was always waaay underrated. I've seen him with Genesis since their early days when he was just their drummer and they've always been great. However I saw them in Birmingham earlier this year and he sat on a chair all the way thru, and his voice was more shot than Paul McCartney is nowadays; and that's saying something!
No one delivers like Phil Collins he is an eternal Legend and my favorite song September 2023 "I can't turn back the years"
I'm so in love with Phil! I don't care how old or how ill he is,I'd take care of him!!!
I echo his words, i love this man so much, forever😍😍😍😍
Thanks for sharing 👍😀
Loved Genesis and love Phil . Seen him on his tour before the plandemic hit and it was amazing . Phil sat down for most of the evening but gave it his all , it made me cry . Regardless of what he has been through in his personal life Phil is one of the greats , living legend . No one can take that from him .
But one thing stands above it all, Phill Collins is a very great drummer/musician ! Just listen to his early Genesis years and his drumming with Brand X.
It’s been one hell of a long time since I’ve heard mention of Brand X. Wasn’t it some kind of super group with Paul Mcartney?
Wasn’t Brand X him & Macca?
@@justanotherfella4585 No , it wasn't.
A very interesting video ! Thanks for the update ☑️
Phill Collins is a legend great guy I met him once when I was a kid & still remember it & am 41 in a few days 🙏🙏✌️
Let's be proud of the music he made
Poor soul
Agreed 💯
Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere
Compliment and love towards my music❤️❤️may god bless you.
How long have you been listening to my song?💕
i love the man
@@BeautifulAngelBlossom thanks for loving me 💕
Phil is a treasure a vast trove of wonderful content that should be heard by all, i grew up on his music, and like most if not all musicians we think about once in a while, wondering what's Phil up to these days, i hope he makes it to a ripe old age...those Brits go on for a while don't they?
Phil Collins is an amazing singer and one of the best drummers ever!! He's always been my pretend boyfriend. 😊 To this day his voice is still perfect. I pray for his health and happiness. 🙏❤️🙏
I have a pretend boyfriend too - Brad Pitt. Lol! Gotta love 'em.
@@rt66vintage16 , Amen sista 😊
His voice is still perfect? Have you heard him recently? I’m a fan too, but he sounds awful nowadays
@@Meatball2022 I saw them at the O2 in London in March on the last night - the last ever show I suspect. Phil Collins sounded and looked dreadful, I don't know why I went.
@@Meatball2022 , I was at their last concert and he sounded great. Breaks my heart that he has to sit down because of his aliments. Happy Friday 😊
Phil Collins has been through A LOT, and he’s still going through struggles. Very unfortunate.
I’ve been a fan of Phil since 2013. I’m 21, I do worry about how Phil is doing. He’s still hanging strong, I tell you that.
We love you, Phil!
IanPerez48, phil does look bad and he has paid the price for his music. Whatever he did that was wrong or right to his wives and kids he has paid the a high price through his health unfortunately but I still love him.
I love and adore you Phil, your way too hard on yourself……I really wish you could believe that. I know your family and close friends tell you the same things. There’s thousands of people like myself who feel the way I do as well. The negative cruel people are assholes and and know NOTHING !!! Your an amazing everything and I would be honored to be your friend !! God bless you Phil, enjoy your children and grandchildren ❤️🥰😍😘😘😘
Phil Collins was and always will be a SUPER SUPER STAR.
DAMN GREAT 😃👍 MUSICIAN
to take a standard classic like 'You can't hurry love' and make it your own tells you the talent of the man, Phil Collins is an overlooked genius, musically and as a performer.
The sharks of his marriages ripped him apart! Sad really! A true talent and great musician!
One of my favorite Musicians! Such Brilliant Talent Phil, Always loved you & Your music when played with my brother Neil !!x
Love this guy and his talents , great voice and his openness Top guy
Phil Collins music is the best therapy for Nostalgia, Thank You Mr. Collins.
Sad to hear but Phil we still love you. So much talent and so many great memories... Even as a young kid I loved the weird stories of early Genesis to the teen years of your solo career and as a middle aged guy now your jazz... Wish life would have been happier for you but but because of you a lot of other people were happy... thank you.
Life lesson: money and fame can't always buy one happiness 🤷
I agree Floyd and sometimes it's the money and fame that actually takes true happiness away.
@@TinSandwichUK 💯🤘🙌
Love Phil Collins, always have and always will ♥️ not only have I brought my daughter up listening to him but now my 2 year old granddaughter loves him to 😍
I was able too meet him after the show in his room he was too cool thank you 🙏 Phil
Saw him last time round there sitting down singing and he was still fantastic - Total wee legend. Any chick who asks for a ring when you're a millionaire isn't the lady for ye. Im a sucker myself but i'm skint? God bless Phil Call day every day . .
Taking advantage of someone who is battling serious health problems is low. We don't know all the issues between Collins and Orriana, but it's better to move on if the marriage is intolerable than play evil games. Meanwhile...
Phil Collins is an amazing musician. He has plenty of fine moments to remind him of his accomplishments. Perhaps he can work with aspiring musicians and pass his knowledge to them. I hope he focuses on the positive. He has much to contribute to the future of music with his wisdom and know-how.
Just finished reading his book where he was so happy him and Orianne had got back together. How the tides turn