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Not Dead Yet Tour
The Not Dead Yet Tour (also known as Not Dead Yet Live! and Still Not Dead Yet Live!) was a concert tour by English recording artist Phil Collins, named after his autobiography released on 25 October 2016. Background Collins announced the tour on 17 October 2016 at a press conference held at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The tour included five concerts at the venue, and five each at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne and at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris. On 8 November 2016, news of Collins's headline spot at a concert at London's Hyde Park was announced. On 16 December 2016, it was announced that Collins would play at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on Sunday 25 June 2017. On 27 February 2017, it was announced that Collins would play at Liverpool's Echo Arena on Friday 2 June 2017. On 8 June 2017, it was announced that Collins's cancelled concerts on 8 and 9 June would be rearranged for 26 and 27 November. The two concerts had been cancelled after Collins had tripped over a step in the be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Collins
Philip David Charles Collins (born 30 January 1951) is an English singer, musician, songwriter, record producer and actor. He was the drummer and lead singer of the rock band Genesis and also has a career as a solo performer. Between 1982 and 1990, Collins scored three UK and seven US number-one singles as a solo artist. When his work with Genesis, his work with other artists, as well as his solo career is totalled, he had more US top 40 singles than any other artist during the 1980s. His most successful singles from the period include " In the Air Tonight", " Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)", " One More Night", and " Another Day in Paradise". Born and raised in west London, Collins played drums from the age of five and completed drama school training, which secured him various roles as a child actor, with his first major role, aged 13, as the Artful Dodger in the West End musical '' Oliver!''. He then pursued a music career, joining Genesis in 1970 as their drummer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Throwing It All Away
"Throwing It All Away" is the seventh track on the 1986 album ''Invisible Touch'' by Genesis. It was the second single from the album in 1986, reaching No. 4 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and No. 22 in Britain, where it was released as the last single of the album in 1987. In the U.S., it also went to No. 1 on ''Billboard'''s Adult Contemporary chart in October 1986 and the Album Rock Tracks chart in August 1986. The working title was "Zephyr and Zeppo". The song is a soft rock ballad structured around a guitar riff by Mike Rutherford, who also wrote the lyrics. The U.S. single included an edited version of the instrumental "Do the Neurotic" as the B-side; the UK edition featured the track "I'd Rather Be You". Live performances "Throwing It All Away" was performed live during the Invisible Touch, The Way We Walk, Calling All Stations and Turn It On Again tours; aside from the 1986 leg of the Invisible Touch tour, the song was transposed to a lower key to accommodate Collins' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Invisible Touch (song)
"Invisible Touch" is the title track and first single from the 1986 album of the same name by the English rock band Genesis. The song is a group composition which featured lyrics written by drummer and singer Phil Collins. It was their first and only No. 1 single in the United States; the song additionally spent three consecutive weeks at the top of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 Airplay chart during summer 1986 until it was surpassed by Peter Cetera's "Glory of Love". The song was the first of five consecutive U.S. top five singles from the album of the same name. It also reached No. 4 in Canada and No. 15 in the United Kingdom. Its B-side is the second part of "Domino", titled "The Last Domino". Collins has called it his "favourite Genesis song" and bassist/guitarist Mike Rutherford has called it "a wonderful song: upbeat, fun to play, always a strong moment in any gig". As the band's only ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number one, the song is included in ''Rock Song Index: The 7500 Mos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dance Into The Light (song)
"Dance into the Light" is a 1996 song performed by English drummer, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor Phil Collins, released as the first single from his sixth studio album, ''Dance into the Light'' (1996). It reached number nine on the UK Singles Chart, but was a disappointment on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, reaching number 45. B-sides are songs "Take Me Down" and "It's Over". The song also peaked within the top 10 in Czech Republic, Hungary and Scotland. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it reached number 29 in October 1996. The track was the only song from ''Dance into the Light'' to be featured on his compilation album '' ...Hits'' in 1998. Critical reception Swedish newspaper ''Aftonbladet'' described the song as a "bombastic light-reggae swing", adding it as an "absolute hit". AllMusic editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine said in his review of the ''Dance into the Light'' album, that the song "recalls the snappy punch" of Collins' 1985 song "Sussudio". Larry Flick from '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Can't Hurry Love
"You Can't Hurry Love" is a 1966 song originally recorded by the Supremes on the Motown label. It was released on July 25 of 1966 as the second single from their studio album ''The Supremes A' Go-Go'' (1966). Written and produced by Motown production team Holland–Dozier–Holland, the song topped the United States ''Billboard'' pop singles chart, made the UK top five, and made the top 10 in the Australian Singles Chart. It was released and peaked in late summer and early autumn in 1966. Sixteen years later, it would become a number-one hit in the UK when Phil Collins re-recorded the song. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks beginning in January 1983 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 that same month. ''Billboard'' named the song number 19 on their list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time. The BBC ranked "You Can't Hurry Love" at number 16 on ''The Top 100 Digital Motown Chart'', which is based solely on all time UK downloa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In The Air Tonight
"In the Air Tonight" is the debut solo single by English drummer and singer-songwriter Phil Collins. It was released as the lead single from Collins's debut solo album, ''Face Value'', in January 1981. Collins co-produced "In the Air Tonight" with Hugh Padgham, who became a frequent collaborator in the following years. It reached No. 2 on the UK Singles chart behind the posthumous release of John Lennon's "Woman". It reached No. 1 in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Sweden, and the top 10 in Australia, New Zealand and several other European territories. It reached No. 19 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in the United States, but reached No. 2 on the Rock Tracks Chart, later certified gold by the RIAA, representing 500,000 copies sold. The song's music video, directed by Stuart Orme, received heavy play on MTV when the new cable music video channel launched in August 1981. "In the Air Tonight" remains one of Collins' best-known hits, often cited as his signature song, and is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Something Happened On The Way To Heaven
"Something Happened on the Way to Heaven" is a song by English drummer Phil Collins, released in April 1990 from his fourth studio album, '' ...But Seriously'' (1989). The song peaked at 4 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 the week of October 6, 1990 and No. 15 on the UK Singles Chart. A live version also appears on the '' Serious Hits... Live!'' album. The song is often identified by the recurring hook of "How many times can I say 'I'm sorry'?", however, the title of the song is essentially the 2nd line of the 2nd verse. The song was written by Phil Collins and longtime Genesis/Collins guitarist Daryl Stuermer and was produced by Collins and Hugh Padgham. It was also included on '' ...Hits''. The song was originally written for the movie ''The War of the Roses''. Artworks The single's UK release featured comedian Tony Hancock on its front cover. The different cover art for the international single release is a still from the 1946 film '' A Matter of Life and Death'' (also title ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Don't Care Anymore
"I Don't Care Anymore" is a song written, performed, and produced by English drummer Phil Collins (with co-production by Hugh Padgham). It was the second US single from Collins' second solo album, '' Hello, I Must Be Going!'' (1982). It did not see a UK release; however, it was released as the third single in various other countries, like Germany and Australia. It is one of the artist's most recognisable signature songs, and a favourite of many Collins fans worldwide. This song is considered 'dark' in tone, and is comparable to Collins' earlier hit single "In the Air Tonight", as both contain powerful drum kit along with simplistic synthesizers and guitar riffs, coupled with angry lyrics directed at Collins' failed first marriage. The drums also illustrate the gated reverb recording technique that defined Collins' sound throughout the 1980s. During "I Don't Care Anymore", the drum track switches several times between "standard" studio sound and a gated reverb overlay. '' Cash ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You'll Be In My Heart
"You'll Be in My Heart" is a song by English drummer and singer Phil Collins from the 1999 Disney animated feature ''Tarzan''. It appeared on '' Tarzan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack'' as well as various other Disney compilations. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, and became Collins' last US top 40 single, peaking at number 21. A demo version with Collins playing piano and singing is featured as a bonus on the 2-DVD Special Edition of ''Tarzan'', along with "I Will Follow", "Celebration", "6/8 Demo" and "Rhythm Piece" which became "Strangers Like Me", "Son of Man" and "Trashin' the Camp". "6/8 Demo" was not featured in the movie. The music video for the song was directed by Kevin Godley. Phil Collins also recorded the song in French ("Toujours dans mon cœur"), German ("Dir gehört mein Herz"), Italian ("Sei dentro me") and Spanish ("En mi corazón vivirás") aside from his native English. A version of the single performed by him with Glenn Close also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Who Said I Would
"Who Said I Would" is a song performed by Phil Collins that was originally recorded for his 1985 album ''No Jacket Required'' but was released in 1991 as a single from his live album '' Serious Hits... Live!'' in the United States and Japan. History Collins originally wrote and recorded the song for the album, ''No Jacket Required''. The live version was released as the sole single from the '' Serious Hits... Live!'' album in the United States, reaching number 73 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The original version was later remixed into the '' 12"ers'' album. Music video A music video of the original version was filmed, for the ''No Jacket Required'' home video. It featured Collins playing the song in a concert. The single version also had a music video, of Collins playing the song during his ''... But Seriously'' tour. Only the second video is available on Phil Collins' YouTube channel (and was uploaded here in 2018). Charts Credits * Phil Collins – lead vocals * Brad Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Separate Lives
"Separate Lives" is a 1985 song recorded by Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin and featured on the soundtrack to the motion picture '' White Nights''. It reached No. 1 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts as well as in Canada and Ireland. It reached No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart, and was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry. Songwriter Stephen Bishop recorded his own version for his album ''Sleeping with Girls'' for Polydor Records, released in 1985. Bishop received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song in 1986. It lost to Lionel Richie's song " Say You, Say Me" from the same film. Collins recorded other versions of "Separate Lives" while on tour. He sang with touring singer Amy Keys in 1994, the song appearing on the album ''Live from the Board''. Beginning in 1997 he has performed the song many times with Italian singer Laura Pausini. In 2004, Collins recorded a version with Bridgette Bryant who had toured with him in 1990 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Lose My Number
"Don't Lose My Number" is a song by Phil Collins from his third solo album '' No Jacket Required''. The single was not released in the UK, though it peaked at No. 4 in the U.S. in September 1985. The B-side, "We Said Hello Goodbye" was released as a bonus track on the CD for ''No Jacket Required''. In Australia, the single was released with the title "(Billy) Don't Lose My Number". History Collins has stated that the lyrics to "Don't Lose My Number" were improvised, and that he himself does not fully understand what they mean. Stephen Holden of the ''The New York Times'' also agreed that the lyrics were very "vague, sketching the outlines of a melodrama but withholding the full story". The song prominently features Collins' signature gated reverb drum sound. Reception '' Cashbox'' said that the song "merges a Motown drive with the singer/songwriter’s own it charm and vocal urgency." ''Billboard'' said that it was a "slightly mysterious DOR tune." Music video Collins did not k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
