It is the song most often associated with collins solo career, and he has performed it at many events, including live aid, where he played the song on a piano on the same calendar day in both philadelphia and london. What is the real story behind the song by phil collins, in. What is the real story behind the song by phil collins. Dec 07, 2009 phil collins in the air tonight live hd taken from finally. The recording is notable for its atmospheric production and macabre theme. Kennedy stadium, philadelphia usa on the th july, 1985.
In the air tonight as well as most of collins 1981 face value album deals with his bitterness and frustration over the end of his marriage to his first wife, andrea. Scrobble songs and get recommendations on other tracks and artists. Phil collins in the air tonight lyrics genius lyrics. I have heard for many years that phil collins wrote that song about a true incidence that occurred when he was a child. Phil collins in the air tonight live users who reposted. The tonight show starring jimmy fallon phil collins. Phil collins performs his hit song in the air tonight live at knebworth 1990.
Jul 26, 2012 phil collins performs his hit song in the air tonight live at knebworth 1990. Phil collins shares the real story behind in the air tonight duration. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Phil collins in the air tonight 1981, cbs pressing. Provided to youtube by laika network in the air tonight 2015 remaster phil collins face value remastered. Phil collins in the air tonight live video dailymotion. Returning to his acting roots, he starred in the 1988 movie buster, for which he also wrote two hearts, winning a golden globe for best original song.
Phil collins will perform in the air tonight in honor of. May 11, 2010 in the air tonight was the first single to be released from phil collins album face value, released in 1981. Phil collins will perform in the air tonight in honor of a. In the air tonight remains a popular selection on classic rock radio stations. In the air tonight was the first single to be released from phil collins album face value, released in 1981. Phil collins in the air tonight 88 singlecd amazon. Collins sang the lead vocals on eight american charttoppers. Unfortunatly with the wrong program so audio is a bit screwed up my videos are. In the air tonight is the debut solo single by the english drummer and singersongwriter phil collins.
In the air tonight by phil collins internet archive. The second boy would not lend a hand to the drowning boy. Cover of phil collins in the air tonight on acoustic oh yes. I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord and ive been waiting for this moment, for all my life, oh lord can you feel it coming in t. It was the first single of collins solo career, and remains one of his best known hits. Its music video was directed by stuart orme, and played on mtv shortly after the channel launched in 1981. Listen online and get new recommendations, only at. Phil collins in the air tonight vintage culture remix. Wish phil would remaster it and rerelease on itunes. In the air tonight remains one of phil collins best known hits. In the air tonight remains one of collins bestknown hits, often cited as his.
Phil collins in the air tonight 1981, comic booklet sleeve. While hes yet to schedule anything stateside, collins did make a point to stop by the tonight show with jimmy fallon to promote his new book, and he also. Performing in the air tonight with a little help from the roots once again phil collins yeah guy well ive been waiting for oh randy utah ive seen your face before my friend youre not gonna feel it daddy the last time we have made the pain from streaming is available now. May 30, 2009 i have heard for many years that phil collins wrote that song about a true incidence that occurred when he was a child. Phil collins in the air tonight 1981 embed for hosted blogs and item tags. Sep 10, 2017 phil collins drum fill on in the air tonight is arguably the greatest of all. I can feel it, comin in the air tonight, oh lord ive been waitin for this moment, all my life, oh lord can you feel it comin. In the air tonight 1981 the music video animates the photograph of collins face from the cover of the face value album, slowly fading in through the intro until it. Phil collins and the roots perform in the air tonight on fallon watch in support of the genesis drummers new memoir and forthcoming comeback tour. Phil collins in the air tonight live aid 1985 youtube. In the air tonight is a song by phil collins which first appeared on his 1981 album, face value. American musician, singer and composer christopher cross was born. Phil collins in the air tonight 1981, cbs pressing, vinyl.
Phil collins in the air tonight 1981, comic booklet. The official youtube channel for the solo work of english singersongwriter, drummer, and producer, mr. The music video animates the photograph of collins face from the cover of the face value album, slowly fading in through the intro until it fills the screen, singing the first chorus. In the air tonight est une chanson ecrite, composee et interpretee par le batteur phil collins pour lalbum face value en 1981. I hope you enjoy all the videos from over the years. Phil collins in the air tonight live playlists containing. Phil collins in the air tonight drum fill turned into a 70minute. This is not a video of phil collins, but rather one of phil collins and his band. The song in the air tonight was written and recorded by phil collins. In the air tonight helped face value enter the british charts at number one, with the songs lyrics drawing as much attention as its somber milieu.
In the air tonight by phil collins top of the pops. Phil collins philip david charles collins lvo, born 30 january 1951 in chiswick, london is an english singersongwriter, drummer, keyboardist and actor best known as a drummer and vocalist for the english progressive rock group genesis and as well as being a grammy and academy awardwinning solo artist. In the air tonight phil collins song info allmusic. In the air tonight is a song by phil collins which first appeared on his 1981 album. Miami vice phill collins in the air tonight on vimeo.
A song structural analysis in the air tonight from. In american psycho, patrick bateman mentions the song as being more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way, than phil collins work with genesis. Oct 26, 2016 phil collins and the roots perform in the air tonight on fallon watch in support of the genesis drummers new memoir and forthcoming comeback tour. Check out in the air tonight 2015 remastered by phil collins on amazon music. It was released as the lead single from collins debut. Phil collins in the air tonight official music video. Find phil collins in the air tonight lyrics and search for phil collins. Nov 23, 2006 phil collins in the air tonight cover by trevor jackson etc london music. The music video animates the photograph of collins face from the cover of the face value album, slowly.
Phil collins in the air tonight 1981 addeddate 20170517 17. As a solo artist he has sold more than 100 million records, won 7 grammys, 6. Vinyl 7 phil collins in the air tonight 1981, comic booklet sleeve, vinyl discogs. Phil collins in the air tonight knebworth 1990 video. Listen online to phil collins in the air tonight and see which albums it appears on. He performs a great in the air tonight and the song westside was very powerful. Phil collins as a child witnessed another boy watching a third boy drowning. The song also features prominently in the 2009 comedy film the hangover in which boxer mike tyson is seen air drumming and singing along to it. In the air tonight 2015 remastered by phil collins on. After achieving stardom, phil wrote the song, in the air tonight.
Featuring another day in paradise, against all odds take a look at me now, in the air tonight, and sussudio. Jun 05, 2015 phil collins in the air tonight knebworth 1990. Bravo two zero, phil collins feat sas in the air tonight. Aug 11, 2016 phil collins will headline the opening ceremony at this years us open. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Phil collins will headline the opening ceremony at this years us open. Watch the video for in the air tonight 2015 remastered from phil collinss face. In the air tonight is the debut solo single by the english drummer and singersongwriter phil. During the 80s he had two number one singles in the united states.
Collins started his career as drummer for the band genesis. Following departure of the band lead signer peter gabriel and failure to replace him, collins. I can feel it coming in the air tonight, hold on ive been waiting for this moment all my life, hold on can. Feb 24, 20 phil collins in the air tonight live danke fur so viele aufrufe. Phil collins makes live comeback, sings in the air. Phil collins, mike rutherford et tony banks, les trois membres du. In the air tonight phil collins maryrose acoustic cover et live acoustique. In the air tonight covers back in fall 2015, phil collins revealed that his thenindefinite hiatus was coming to an end, and roughly a year later, he delivered on his word with a memoir and 2017 tour dates. Phil collins in the air tonight cover by trevor jackson etc london music. The performance will take place august 29th at arthur ashe stadium, with espn2 broadcasting live from queens. In the air tonight phil collins cover acoustic version by dhruv visvanath. The tonight show starring jimmy fallon 3,344,712 views. Top phil collins lyrics the times they are achangin droned captain planet theme song against all odds another day in paradise two worlds youll be in my heart crystal clear all of my life golden slumbers carry that weight the end.
As collins has repeatedly explained, the lyrics are not based on any specific reallife event. Phil collins and the roots perform in the air tonight on. Sep 04, 2015 in the air tonight phil collins cover acoustic version by dhruv visvanath. Phil collins in the air tonight live hd taken from finally.
October 25, 2016 music guest phil collins performs in the air tonight for the tonight show audience. Watch the video for in the air tonight 2015 remastered from phil collinss face value deluxe editon for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. This is a concert from phil during his prime1985 in reunion arena in dallas, texas. Phil collins performing at live aid in front of 100,000 people in the john f. Phil collins a ecouter sur deezer musique en streaming.
Face b the roof is leaking ressemble au morceau joue dans lamerique profonde. The song tells the story of a man who is drowning as another man watches without offering any aid, while all of this is witnessed by collins at a helpless distance. Tupac ft phil collins in the air tonight remix musicrecordsepic. They sing into eachothers mics, occasionally strike stupid poses, toss around a basketball, and seem generally unashamed at the fact that they wear matching sunglasses on one tune. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free.