Meaning of in the air tonight song by phil collins. In the air tonight is the debut solo single by the english drummer and singersongwriter phil collins. Phil collins in the air tonight drum fill turned into a 70minute. Aug 18, 2009 phil collins in the air tonight lyrics. Barcode and other identifiers matrix runout runout side a, etched variant 1. Stream phil collins in the air tonight ludwix remix free download by ludwix from desktop or your mobile device. Its become arguably phils best known and most loved song ever, thanks to its haunting lyrics and incredible drum solo, but did you know its. In the air tonight by phil collins song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart. Phil collins in the air tonight lyrics genius lyrics. 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. 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 the. In the air tonight 2015 remaster by phil collins free. Youll be kissed on the nearest possible friday by the love of your life.
As a solo artist he has sold more than 100 million records, won 7 grammys, 6. Phil collins in the air tonight live hd taken from finally. 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. In the air tonightthe roof is leaking phil collins 1981 facciate2 videodiscochannel. Dec 07, 2009 phil collins in the air tonight live hd taken from finally. Listen to in the air tonight 2015 remastered by phil collins.
Phil collins in the air tonight cover by trevor jackson. I was coming from genesis recording and rehearsing history where. Phil collins, in the air tonight,vintage culture remix. Originally, phil collins was going to include the song for the genesis 1980 album duke but it was rejected by the band. Phil collins in the air tonight 88 remix album download. 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 the air tonight, oh lord, oh lord well, if you told me you were drowning i would not lend a hand ive seen your face before my friend but i dont know if you know who i am well, i was there and i saw what you did. Sep 10, 2017 phil collins drum fill on in the air tonight is arguably the greatest of all time, a perfect synthesis of song craft and percussion that could only come from a. In the air tonight phil collins maryrose acoustic cover et live acoustique. Philip david charles collins lvo born 30 january 1951 is an english drummer, singer, songwriter, multiinstrumentalist, record producer, and actor, best known as the drummersinger of the rock band genesis and for his solo career. Nov 23, 2006 phil collins in the air tonight cover by trevor jackson etc london music.
It was released as the lead single from collins debut solo album, face value, in january 1981. Phil collins in the air tonight official music video. Check out in the air tonight 2015 remaster by phil collins on amazon music. In the air tonight is one of those deep and dark songs. Whats the story behind phil collins song in the air. Can you feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord, oh lord. The song was an instant hit, quickly climbing to no. Oct 07, 2015 in the air tonight is one of those deep and dark songs.
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. Phil collins in the air tonight live at montreux 2004 duration. Phil collins in the air tonight lyon 2019 stephane lecureuil. Well, if you told me you were drowning i would not lend a hand ive seen your face before my friend but i dont know if you know who i am well, i was there and i saw what you did i saw it with my own two eyes so you can wipe. How phil collins in the air tonight influenced miami. Phil collins in the air tonight vintage culture remix. Phil collins and the roots perform in the air tonight on. Heres the part of the song that started the rumor mills. In the air tonight is a song by phil collins which first appeared on his 1981 album, face value. Ive been waiting for this moment all my life, oh lord. In the air tonight is a song by phil collins which first appeared on his 1981 album, face. Phil collins wrote in the air tonight after a friend of his drowned and a person on shore could have saved him, but didnt.
The song appeared on phil s solo album entitled face value which was released in 1981. In the air tonight live by phil collins on amazon music. Tom wilcox in the air tonight dj ostkurve official. Philip david charles collins lvo born 30 january 1951 is an english drummer, singer. The music cue that first set the show apart was phil collins in the air tonight, in the series twohour premier, brothers keeper, on september 16, 1984. Phil collins was on a boat with a friend when his buddy fell. Collins coproduced the single with hugh padgham, who became a frequent collaborator in the following years. Its music video was directed by stuart orme, and played on mtv shortly after the channel launched in 1981. To tell the truth, chris, we could feel this question coming. I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh, lord ive been waiting for this moment all my life, oh, lord can you feel it coming in the air tonight, oh, lord, oh, lord. Well, if you told me you were drowning i would not lend a hand ive seen your face before my friend but i dont know if you know who i am well, i was there and i saw what you did i saw it with my own two eyes so you can wipe off that grin, i know where youve been its all been a pack of lies and i can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord well ive been waiting for this moment for all my.
Its a moody 80s power ballad that immediately places the listener in a boxy. Phil collins in the air tonight 1981, cbs pressing. I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord ive been waiting for this moment, all my life, oh lord can you feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord. Cadbury gorilla in the air tonight extended mix youtube. Jul 26, 2012 phil collins performs his hit song in the air tonight live at knebworth 1990. Cover of phil collins in the air tonight on acoustic oh yes. Phil collins in the air tonight live users who reposted. Search, discover and share your favorite coming in the air tonight gifs. Twists on this urban legend include stories such as. Unfortunatly with the wrong program so audio is a bit screwed up my videos are. Phil collins in the air tonight live playlists containing. In the air tonight was written solely by phil collins in 1979. The songs sounds much deeper live, which this track shows.
The recording is notable for its atmospheric production and macabre theme. In the air tonight phil collins by clemens wenners. 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 dispelled that lingering rumor. Phil collins did not write in the air tonight about a. The myth or urban legend, if you will surrounding phil collins haunting in the air tonight has been circulating since the song was released on his face value album in 1981. In the air tonight 2015 remaster by phil collins on amazon music. Phil collins in the air tonight lyrics lyricsfreak. In the air tonight 2015 remastered by phil collins on. Check out in the air tonight 2015 remastered by phil collins on amazon music.
Oct 26, 2016 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. The live version from the 35th anniversary rerelease of face value, was taken while phil was on tour supporting dance into the light in 1997. Phil collins in the air tonight 2015 remastered lyrics. Phil collins in the air tonight knebworth 1990 video. The song in the air tonight happens to be one of my favorite phil collins songs of all time and songs of all time. In the air tonight remains one of phil collins best known hits. Phil collins in the air tonight live video dailymotion. In the air tonight was the first single to be released from phil collins album face value, released in 1981. Phil collins did not write the song in the air tonight about a guy who could have saved another guy from drowning, but chose not to do so. Phil collins in the air tonight sunsquabi remix by. 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. Collins sang the lead vocals on eight american charttoppers between 1984 and 1989, seven.
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 the. Phil collins performs his hit song in the air tonight live at knebworth 1990. Jun 05, 2015 phil collins in the air tonight knebworth 1990. In the air tonight song by phil collins american contemporary singer phil collins release a new version of his 90s single titled in the air tonight 2016 remaster with the music videotake advantage of covid19 and make money from home by predicting stock change, click to learn how join the people who are not affected. As much as its possible for such a thing to be made clear. The song has had some theories attached to it, that its based on a true event, who knows. Phil collins in the air tonight official music video youtube. 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. Tupac ft phil collins in the air tonight remix musicrecordsepic.