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Phil Collins Discography
Phil Collins, an iconic figure in the world of music, began his career as the drummer for the rock band Genesis in the early 1970s. Quickly proving his worth, Collins took on lead vocals after Peter Gabriel‘s departure in 1975, leading the band to greater commercial success with albums like “A Trick of the Tail” and “Wind & Wuthering”.
By 1981, Collins launched a solo career with his debut album “Face Value“, which featured the hit single “In the Air Tonight“, showcasing his distinctive drum sound and emotive voice.
His solo work in the 1980s and 1990s produced numerous chart-toppers, such as “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)”, “One More Night”, and “Another Day in Paradise”, cementing his status as a global superstar. Collins won numerous awards throughout his career, including several Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for Best Original Song for “You’ll Be in My Heart” from the Disney movie “Tarzan.”
Despite facing criticism for his mainstream appeal and personal life, Collins‘s influence in both pop and rock music remains undeniable.
Phil Collins‘s ability to balance his career between Genesis and his solo projects demonstrated his versatility and work ethic. Genesis‘s album “Invisible Touch” (1986) achieved massive success, partly due to Collins‘s influence. His continued success in the 1990s and his role in the 1999 Disney soundtrack for “Tarzan” showed his ability to adapt to changing musical landscapes.
Despite announcing his retirement in 2011 due to health issues, Collins made a comeback, touring with Genesis for their “Last Domino?” tour in 2021, showcasing his resilience and enduring appeal. Through decades of change in the music industry, Phil Collins‘s legacy as a dynamic performer, songwriter, and musician endures.
1981 – Face Value
Side one
1/ In the Air Tonight – 5:34 – Drum sheet – Drum cover
2/ This Must Be Love – 3:55
3/ Behind the Lines – 3:53
4/ The Roof Is Leaking – 3:16
5/ Droned – 2:49
6/ Hand in Hand – 5:20 – Drum sheet – Drum sheet easy
Side two
1/ I Missed Again – 3:41
2/ You Know What I Mean – 2:33
3/ Thunder and Lightning – 4:12
4/ I’m Not Moving – 2:33
5/ If Leaving Me Is Easy – 4:54
6/ Tomorrow Never Knows – 4:15
7/ Over the Rainbow – 0:32
“Face Value” is Phil Collins‘s debut solo album, released in February 1981. Marking a departure from his work with Genesis, the album explores a more personal and introspective side of Collins‘s music, featuring a blend of pop, rock, and R&B elements. The record is renowned for its opening track, “In the Air Tonight“, which became iconic for its atmospheric production and dramatic drum fill. “Face Value” also includes hits like “I Missed Again” and “If Leaving Me Is Easy,” showcasing Collins‘s ability to convey deep emotion through his lyrics and vocal delivery. The album was a commercial success, establishing Collins as a formidable solo artist and setting the stage for his illustrious career.
Credits
Phil Collins – vocals, drums, Roland VP-330 vocoder (1,6,10), CR-78 drum machine (1,6,12), Prophet-5 synthesizer (1,2,5–7,10–12), Fender Rhodes (1,2,9,11), percussion (2,10), piano (4–8,10), handclaps (5,9), congas (5), marimba (6), acoustic guitar (13) / Daryl Stuermer – guitars (1–3,6,7,9,11,12), banjo (4), 12-string guitar (5) / Eric Clapton – guitar (4,11) / Joe Partridge – slide guitar (4) / John Giblin – bass guitar (1,9,10,12) / Alphonso Johnson – bass (2,3, 6,7,11) / L. Shankar – violin (1,5,7,12), tamboura (5), “voice drums” (5) / J. Peter Robinson – Prophet-5 (3) / Stephen Bishop – background vocals (2) / Arif Mardin – string arrangements (8,11) / Don Myrick – tenor saxophone (3,6,7,9,12), alto sax solo (11) / Louis Satterfield – trombone (3,6,7,9,12) / Rahmlee Michael Davis and Michael Harris – trumpets (3,6,7,9,12), flugelhorns (11) / Ronnie Scott – tenor saxophone solo (7)1982 – Hello, I Must Be Going!
Side one
1/ I Don’t Care Anymore – 5:00
2/ I Cannot Believe It’s True – 5:14
3/ Like China – 5:05 – Drum sheet
4/ Do You Know, Do You Care? – 4:57
5/ You Can’t Hurry Love – 2:57
Side two
6/ It Don’t Matter to Me – 4:12
7/ Thru These Walls – 5:02 – Drum sheet
8/ Don’t Let Him Steal Your Heart Away – 4:43 – Drum sheet – Drum sheet easy
9/ The West Side – 4:59 – Drum sheet
10/ Why Can’t It Wait ‘Til Morning – 3:01
“Hello, I Must Be Going!” is Phil Collins‘s second solo studio album, released in November 1982. Building on the success of his debut, this album continues to explore Collins‘s signature blend of pop and rock, with a more pronounced use of horns and a slightly more upbeat tempo. The album features the hit single “You Can’t Hurry Love,” a cover of the Supremes’ classic that showcases Collins‘s ability to reinterpret and invigorate classic songs. Other notable tracks include “I Don’t Care Anymore” and “Do You Know, Do You Care?” which delve into themes of heartbreak and personal turmoil, reflecting Collins‘s emotional depth and musical versatility. “Hello, I Must Be Going!” solidified Phil Collins‘s status as a solo artist capable of crafting deeply personal yet universally relatable music.
Credits
Phil Collins – vocals, drums (1–9), keyboards (1–4,6,7,9), bass pedals (1,4,9), percussion (2,6,9), handclaps (3), timpani (4), trumpet (4), tambourine (5), marimba (7), acoustic piano (8,10) / Daryl Stuermer – guitars (1–9) / John Giblin – bass guitar (2,3,5,8) / Mo Foster – bass guitar (6,7) / J. Peter Robinson – acoustic piano, vibraphone and glockenspiel (5) / The Phenix Horns – horns (2,6,9) / Don Myrick – alto and tenor saxophones, alto sax solo (2,9) / Louis “Louie Louie” Satterfield – trombone / Michael Harris – trumpet / Rahmlee Michael Davis – trumpet / The Phenix Choir (Phil Collins, Don Myrick, Louis Satterfield, Michael Harris, Rahmlee Michael Davis and Peter Newton) – additional vocals (2)1985 – No Jacket Required
Side one
1/ Sussudio – 4:23
2/ Only You Know and I Know – 4:20
3/ Long Long Way to Go – 4:20
4/ I Don’t Wanna Know – 4:12
5/ One More Night – 4:47
Side two
6/ Don’t Lose My Number – 4:46
7/ Who Said I Would – 4:01
8/ Doesn’t Anybody Stay Together Anymore – 4:18
9/ Inside Out – 5:14
10/ Take Me Home – 5:51
1/ Sussudio – 4:23
2/ Only You Know and I Know – 4:20
3/ Long Long Way to Go – 4:20
4/ I Don’t Wanna Know – 4:12
5/ One More Night – 4:47
Side two
6/ Don’t Lose My Number – 4:46
7/ Who Said I Would – 4:01
8/ Doesn’t Anybody Stay Together Anymore – 4:18
9/ Inside Out – 5:14
10/ Take Me Home – 5:51
“No Jacket Required“, Phil Collins‘s third solo studio album, was released on 18 February 1985, showcasing a shift towards more uptempo and dance-oriented music. Influenced by Collins‘s own experiences and the end of his first marriage, the album features a mix of personal and political messages, with tracks like “Sussudio” and “Don’t Lose My Number” emerging from improvisation, while “Long Long Way to Go” conveyed a political stance. Esteemed musicians such as Helen Terry, Peter Gabriel, and Sting contributed backing vocals, enhancing the album’s appeal.
Critically acclaimed and commercially successful, “No Jacket Required” dominated charts worldwide, hitting number one in the UK and US. It produced multiple hit singles, including “One More Night” and “Sussudio,” both of which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The album’s widespread popularity was further bolstered by its feature in television shows like “Miami Vice” and its association with significant cultural moments, including Collins‘s performance at Live Aid.
By 2001, the album had sold over 25 million copies globally, earning a Diamond certification in the US for 12 million copies sold. It won three Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. Phil Collins supported the album with the No Jacket Required World Tour, performing 85 concerts worldwide. A deluxe edition with bonus tracks was released in 2016, affirming the album’s enduring legacy and its role in solidifying Collins‘s solo career. The album’s production involved collaborations with notable figures and its songs ranged from personal reflections to political commentary, maintaining its status as one of the best-selling albums of all time.
Credits
Phil Collins – vocals, backing vocals, Roland TR-909 (1,10), keyboards (2,3,5–11), bass (2), drums (2,4,6-11), LinnDrum (2,6,8), Roland TR-808 (3,5), Simmons electronic drums (credited on 2016 release as ‘Simmonds’) (3,7), vocoder (7), kalimba (7) / David Frank – keyboards (1,7), additional keyboards (6), Minimoog bass (1,7), Oberheim DMX (1) / Nick Glennie-Smith – keyboards (11) / Daryl Stuermer – guitars (1–10), keyboards (4) / Leland Sklar – bass guitar (3–6, 8–11), piccolo bass (3,10) / The Phenix Horns, arranged by Tom Tom 84 – horns (1,2,7) / Don Myrick – saxophones, sax solo (5,9) / Louis Satterfield – trombone / Michael Harris – trumpet / Rahmlee Michael Davis – trumpet / Gary Barnacle – sax solo (4,7) / Arif Mardin – string arrangements (5), orchestral introduction (11) / Sting – backing vocals (3,10) / Peter Gabriel – backing vocals (10) / Helen Terry – backing vocals (10)1989 – …But Seriously
1/ Hang in Long Enough – 4:44
2/ That’s Just the Way It Is – 5:20
3/ Do You Remember? – 4:36
4/ Something Happened on the Way to Heaven – 4:52 – Drum sheet
5/ Colours – 8:51
6/ I Wish It Would Rain Down – 5:28 – Drum sheet – Drum cover
7/ Another Day in Paradise – 5:22 – Drum sheet
8/ Heat on the Street – 3:51
9/ All of My Life – 5:36 – Drum sheet
10/ Saturday Night and Sunday Morning – 1:26 – Drum sheet
11/ Father to Son – 3:28
12/ Find a Way to My Heart – 6:08
“…But Seriously“, released in November 1989, represents a mature phase in Phil Collins‘s solo career, where he delves into more serious and socio-political themes compared to his earlier works. The album features hits like “Another Day in Paradise“, addressing homelessness, and “Something Happened on the Way to Heaven“, showcasing Collins‘s storytelling prowess against a backdrop of compelling melodies and intricate production. The inclusion of notable musicians, including Eric Clapton on “I Wish It Would Rain Down“, adds depth to the album’s sound. Achieving commercial success, it topped charts worldwide, solidifying Collins‘s status as a solo artist capable of blending pop sensibilities with thoughtful commentary.
Credits
Phil Collins – vocals (1–9,11,12), keyboards (1-9,11,12), drums (1,4-12), drum machine (2,3), percussion (2,3,10,12), tambourine (6,8) / Steve Winwood – Hammond organ (9) / Daryl Stuermer – guitar (1–4,8,11,12) / Dominic Miller – guitar (1,4,5,7,9) / Eric Clapton – guitar (6) / Nathan East – bass (1,4) / Leland Sklar – bass (2,5,7-12) / Pino Palladino – bass (3,6) / The Phenix Horns (1,4,5,10,12): Don Myrick – saxophone, alto sax solo (9) / Louis Satterfield – trombone / Harry Kim – trumpet / Rhamlee Michael Davis – trumpet / Alex Brown, Marva King and Lynne Fiddmont – backing vocals (1,4,8,9) / David Crosby – vocals (2,7) / Stephen Bishop – vocals (3)
1990 – Serious Hits… Live!
Side 1
1/ Something Happened on the Way to Heaven – 4:59
2/ Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) – 3:28
3/ Who Said I Would – 4:28
4/ One More Night – 5:49
Side 2
5/ Don’t Lose My Number – 4:42
6/ Do You Remember? – 5:40
7/ Another Day in Paradise – 5:36
8/ Separate Lives – 5:16
Side 3
1/ In the Air Tonight – 6:35
2/ You Can’t Hurry Love – 2:54
3/ Two Hearts – 3:07
4/ Sussudio – 7:14
Side 4
5/ A Groovy Kind of Love – 3:30
6/ Easy Lover – 4:46
7/ Take Me Home – 8:39
1/ Something Happened on the Way to Heaven – 4:59
2/ Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) – 3:28
3/ Who Said I Would – 4:28
4/ One More Night – 5:49
Side 2
5/ Don’t Lose My Number – 4:42
6/ Do You Remember? – 5:40
7/ Another Day in Paradise – 5:36
8/ Separate Lives – 5:16
Side 3
1/ In the Air Tonight – 6:35
2/ You Can’t Hurry Love – 2:54
3/ Two Hearts – 3:07
4/ Sussudio – 7:14
Side 4
5/ A Groovy Kind of Love – 3:30
6/ Easy Lover – 4:46
7/ Take Me Home – 8:39
“Serious Hits… Live!” is a live album by Phil Collins, released in 1990, capturing the essence of his Seriously, Live! World Tour. The album, available on vinyl, cassette, and CD, alongside a 2003 DVD titled the same, presents a selection of Collins‘s hits performed at various locations during the tour, rather than a single concert experience. This approach aimed to showcase Collins‘s most popular songs, concluding with a special thank you to his Chicago fans.
The DVD version, recorded at Berlin’s Waldbühne on 15 July 1990, stands out as Collins‘s preferred performance, highlighting the unique energy of the German audience post-Berlin Wall. The concert features memorable moments, including an extended applause after “Something Happened on the Way to Heaven” and a lighter vigil during “Doesn’t Anybody Stay Together Anymore,” offering fans a deep dive into Collins‘s live performance prowess. The album’s impact was recognized with a nomination for British Male Artist at the 1992 Brit Awards, underscoring Collins‘s significant influence in the music world.
The DVD version, recorded at Berlin’s Waldbühne on 15 July 1990, stands out as Collins‘s preferred performance, highlighting the unique energy of the German audience post-Berlin Wall. The concert features memorable moments, including an extended applause after “Something Happened on the Way to Heaven” and a lighter vigil during “Doesn’t Anybody Stay Together Anymore,” offering fans a deep dive into Collins‘s live performance prowess. The album’s impact was recognized with a nomination for British Male Artist at the 1992 Brit Awards, underscoring Collins‘s significant influence in the music world.
Credits
Phil Collins – vocals, electric grand piano, drums / Brad Cole – keyboards / Daryl Stuermer – guitars / Leland Sklar – bass / Chester Thompson – drums / Bridgette Bryant – vocals / Arnold McCuller – vocals / Fred White – vocals / Don Myrick – alto saxophone / Louis “Lui Lui” Satterfield – trombone / Rahmlee Michael Davis – trumpet / Harry Kim – trumpet1993 – Both Sides
1/ Both Sides of the Story – 6:42 – Drum sheet
2/ Can’t Turn Back the Years – 4:40
3/ Everyday – 5:43
4/ I’ve Forgotten Everything – 5:15
5/ We’re Sons of Our Fathers – 6:24
6/ Can’t Find My Way – 5:09
7/ Survivors – 6:05
8/ We Fly So Close – 7:33 – Drum sheet
9/ There’s a Place for Us – 6:52
10/ We Wait and We Wonder – 7:01
11/ Please Come Out Tonight – 5:46
“Both Sides“, Phil Collins‘s fifth solo album, released in late 1993, marks a significant departure towards a more introspective and personal direction, with Collins handling all aspects of its creation alone. The album, characterized by its adult-oriented soft rock sound, explores deep, often somber themes reflective of Collins‘s personal life, including his second divorce. It garnered positive reviews for its artistry and emotional depth, with tracks such as “Everyday” and “We Wait and We Wonder” highlighting Collins‘s skill in addressing both personal and political issues.
Despite a mixed initial commercial reception, “Both Sides” achieved notable success, especially in the UK, and Collins has cited it as his favorite work, praising its spontaneous and deeply personal songwriting process. Over the years, the album’s reputation has improved, with the 2016 reissue receiving particularly favorable reviews for its introspective style and thematic coherence. This project stands out in Collins‘s discography as a deeply personal statement, created without collaboration from his usual team and featuring computer-generated guitar sounds alongside real instrumentation, offering a glimpse into the artist’s private and public concerns during a turbulent period of his life.
Credits
Phil Collins – All instruments.
1996 – Dance into the Light
1/ Dance into the Light – 4:23
2/ That’s What You Said – 4:22
3/ Lorenzo – 5:52
4/ Just Another Story – 6:24
5/ Love Police – 4:08
6/ Wear My Hat – 4:33
7/ It’s in Your Eyes – 3:01
8/ Oughta Know by Now – 5:27
9/ Take Me Down – 3:21
10/ The Same Moon – 4:13
11/ River So Wide – 4:55
12/ No Matter Who – 4:47
13/ The Times They Are a-Changin’ – 5:07
“Dance into the Light” is the sixth solo studio album by Phil Collins, released in October 1996, marking his transition to a full-time solo career after leaving Genesis. The album, which explored more upbeat and rhythm-focused songs influenced by African music and personal changes, including his separation and new relationship, received mixed reviews and was one of Collins‘s least commercially successful releases at the time. Despite its underperformance in sales and lack of American Top 40 hits, the supporting U.S. tour was highly successful. The album also introduced the Vine Street Horns, replacing the Phenix Horns from previous tours.
This period in Collins‘s life was marked by significant personal changes, reflected in the shift in his music’s mood and instrumentation, with a greater emphasis on guitar over keyboards. Collins aimed for a lively sound by removing drum machine parts in favor of real drums, indicating a return to his roots. The album’s title and content showed Collins‘s desire to experiment and reflect his personal and musical evolution, despite mixed reactions from critics and fans.
Credits
Phil Collins – vocals, drums, percussion, kalimba (1), lead guitar (2,5,7,10), rhythm guitar (2,5,7,12), keyboards (5,7–10,12), slide guitar (12), acoustic piano (13), bagpipes (13) / Brad Cole – keyboards (1,3,4,6,11), strings (8), organ (9,10,13) / Daryl Stuermer – lead guitar (1,3,4,6,8,13), rhythm guitar (2,5,7,9,10), guitars (11) / Ronnie Caryl – rhythm guitar (1–10,13), lead guitar solo (12) / Nathan East – bass guitar / Amy Keys – backing vocals (1,3,6,8–11) / Arnold McCuller – backing vocals (1,3,6,8–11) / Vine Street Horns (1,4,6,8,9) : Andrew Woolfolk – saxophones / Arturo Velasco – trombone / Harry Kim – trumpet / Daniel Fornero – trumpet
2002 – Testify
1/ Wake Up Call – 5:15
2/ Come with Me – 4:34
3/ Testify – 6:31
4/ Don’t Get Me Started – 4:41
5/ Swing Low – 5:08
6/ It’s Not Too Late – 3:59
7/ This Love This Heart – 4:04
8/ Driving Me Crazy – 4:37
9/ The Least You Can Do – 4:21
10/ Can’t Stop Loving You – 4:17
11/ Thru My Eyes – 5:07
12/ You Touch My Heart – 4:42
2/ Come with Me – 4:34
3/ Testify – 6:31
4/ Don’t Get Me Started – 4:41
5/ Swing Low – 5:08
6/ It’s Not Too Late – 3:59
7/ This Love This Heart – 4:04
8/ Driving Me Crazy – 4:37
9/ The Least You Can Do – 4:21
10/ Can’t Stop Loving You – 4:17
11/ Thru My Eyes – 5:07
12/ You Touch My Heart – 4:42
“Testify”, Phil Collins‘s seventh studio album released in 2002, marked a low point in his solo career with its debut and peak at No. 30 on the American Billboard 200 and its status as his lowest-charting album in the UK. Despite these challenges, the album saw success in Continental Europe, particularly in France where it became his biggest-selling album since “…But Seriously“. The production spanned over two years across multiple locations, with Collins collaborating closely with producers Rob Cavallo and James Sanger, among others. Embracing technology, Collins returned to using drum machines, contrasting his previous work on “Dance into the Light”.
The album’s tracks, largely inspired by personal experiences and relationships, particularly with his then-wife, Orianne, and their first child, Nicholas, ranged from up-tempo tunes like “Wake Up Call” to deeply personal love songs such as the title track “Testify.” Collins‘s effort to modernize Leo Sayer’s “Can’t Stop Loving You” paid off with its success on the Adult Contemporary Charts.
However, “Testify” was critically panned, receiving an average score of 34 out of 100 on Metacritic, making it one of the worst-reviewed albums of 2002. Despite its commercial and critical setbacks, the lead single “Can’t Stop Loving You” found success on the Adult Contemporary charts, and the album achieved greater success in Continental Europe than in the United States or the UK. Collins had indicated “Testify” would be his last studio album, though he later came out of retirement and continued recording, showcasing his resilience and enduring appeal in the music industry.
Credits
Phil Collins – vocals, all instruments except where noted
James Sangar – additional programming (1-5,8,11) / Jamie Muhoberac – keyboards (9,10) / Tim Pierce – guitars (1-11), nylon guitar (12) / Daryl Stuermer – guitar (9,10) / Paul Bushnell – bass (3-10) / Eric Rigler – Uilleann pipes (9)
2010 – Going Back
1/ Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue) – 2:32
2/ (Love Is Like a) Heatwave – 2:53
3/ Uptight (Everything’s Alright) – 3:03
4/ Some of Your Lovin’ – 3:19
5/ In My Lonely Room – 2:25
6/ Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me for a Little While) – 2:59
7/ Blame It on the Sun – 3:27
8/ Papa Was a Rolling Stone – 6:44
9/ Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer – 2:59
10/ Standing in the Shadows of Love – 2:42
11/ Do I Love You – 2:50
12/ Jimmy Mack – 2:56
13/ Something About You – 2:47
14/ Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone – 2:40
15/ Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever – 2:48
16/ Going to a Go-Go – 2:49
17/ Talkin’ About My Baby – 2:47
18/ Going Back – 4:36
2/ (Love Is Like a) Heatwave – 2:53
3/ Uptight (Everything’s Alright) – 3:03
4/ Some of Your Lovin’ – 3:19
5/ In My Lonely Room – 2:25
6/ Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me for a Little While) – 2:59
7/ Blame It on the Sun – 3:27
8/ Papa Was a Rolling Stone – 6:44
9/ Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer – 2:59
10/ Standing in the Shadows of Love – 2:42
11/ Do I Love You – 2:50
12/ Jimmy Mack – 2:56
13/ Something About You – 2:47
14/ Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone – 2:40
15/ Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever – 2:48
16/ Going to a Go-Go – 2:49
17/ Talkin’ About My Baby – 2:47
18/ Going Back – 4:36
“Going Back” is Phil Collins‘s eighth studio album, released on 13 September 2010, featuring covers of 1960s Motown and soul classics. This marked Collins‘s first solo project in eight years and achieved significant commercial success, securing top five chart positions in 16 countries and becoming his first UK number one album since “Both Sides” in 1993. The album was offered in two editions: a standard edition with 18 tracks and an Ultimate Edition with 25 tracks and a DVD containing bonus material. Despite announcing his retirement in 2011, Collins returned to his career in 2015, though “Going Back” remains his most recent studio work. A reissue titled “The Essential Going Back” was released in 2016, featuring additional live recordings.
The background of the album traces back to Collins‘s final tour with Genesis and a subsequent neck injury that severely limited his ability to play instruments. Nonetheless, driven by a lifelong ambition to pay homage to the Motown and soul music that influenced him, Collins embarked on producing “Going Back.” He aimed to replicate the original sound and feel of these classic tracks closely. Recording sessions involved significant challenges due to Collins‘s physical limitations, but he persevered, contributing vocals and even playing drums with adaptations. The album was a collaborative effort with musicians Bob Babbitt, Eddie Willis, and Ray Monette of The Funk Brothers, adding authenticity to the recordings. “Going Back” represents a full-circle moment for Collins, concluding his solo recording career with music that initially inspired him, and marking the end of his contract with Atlantic Records.
Credits
Phil Collins – lead vocals, backing vocals (1,4,7,8,10–13,15–18), drums (1–8,10–18), percussion (1–3,5,6,8,10–18), keyboards (1–3,11,14,17,18), acoustic piano (4,5), bass (4,9,11,14), glockenspiel (5), electric piano (8), harp (8), handclaps (8), footstomps (12), guitars (14), organ (16), fingersnaps (18) / Jason Rebello – vibraphone (5,13), acoustic piano (6,7,12,13,15,16), electric piano (7) / Ray Monette – guitar (1–3,5,6,8,10,12,13,15–17), wah-wah guitar (8) / Eddie Willis – guitar (1–3,5,6,8,10,12,13,15–18) / Ronnie Caryl – acoustic guitar (7,11) / Bob Babbitt – bass (1–3,5–8,10,12,13,15–18) / Graeme Blevins – tenor saxophone (1–3,5,6,12–14,16,17), tenor sax solo (13,16) / Phil Todd – baritone saxophone (1–3,5,6,12–17), flute (9), piccolo (10) / John Aram – trombone (1–3,5,6,12–14,16,17), handclaps (8), fingersnaps (18), horn arrangements and transcriptions / Guy Barker – trumpet (1–3,5,6,12–14,16,17), trumpet solo (8) / Tom Rees-Roberts – trumpet (1–3,5,6,12–14,16,17) / Celeste-Marie Roy – bassoon (10) / Steve Jones – handclaps (8), fingersnaps (18) / Nicholas and Matthew Collins – handclaps (8), fingersnaps (18), footstomps (12), backing vocals (14) / Scott Stroman – string arrangements and transcriptions, conductor Menuhin Academy – strings / Connie Jackson-Comegys – backing vocals (2,3,5–7,11,12,14) / Lynne Fiddmont-Linsey – backing vocals (2,3,5–7,11,12,14)
Phil Collins‘s discography is a testament to his enduring impact on the music industry, beginning with his debut solo album “Face Value” in 1981, which introduced the iconic track “In the Air Tonight“. His follow-up, “Hello, I Must Be Going!” in 1982, continued to build his reputation with hits like “You Can’t Hurry Love”. The mid-1980s saw Collins at his commercial peak with “No Jacket Required” in 1985, featuring chart-toppers such as “Sussudio” and “One More Night”, earning him numerous awards including Grammy Awards. His 1989 release, “…But Seriously“, offered a more introspective approach, producing the politically charged single “Another Day in Paradise“, which addressed homelessness.
The 1990s marked a period of continued success and experimentation for Collins with albums like “Both Sides” (1993) and “Dance into the Light” (1996), showcasing his versatility as a musician. After a hiatus, he returned in 2002 with “Testify”, followed by a venture into Motown and soul classics with “Going Back” in 2010, demonstrating his respect and love for the genre. Throughout his solo career, Collins has sold over 150 million records worldwide, making him one of the world’s best-selling artists. His work has not only achieved commercial success but has also left a significant mark on the development of pop and rock music over several decades. Phil Collins‘s discography reflects a journey of musical innovation, emotional expression, and global influence, cementing his legacy as a pivotal figure in music history.
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