In the air tonight phil collins song info allmusic. Vice city stories given to protagonist victor vance by avant garde film director reni wassulmaier from the ocean view hospital in ocean beach, vice city. I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord ive been waiting for this. Ganze film deutsch vor sonnenuntergang ganzer film deutsch 2015 hd komod. Amazing karaoke in the air tonight karaoke version originally performed by phil collins. In the air tonight was recorded and broadcast by tros tv program starclub on 23 february 1981. A in the air tonight extended version b1 in the air tonight 88 remix b2 i missed again. Phil collins in the air tonight 1981, vinyl discogs. Phil collins in the air tonight live playlists containing. American musician, singer and composer christopher cross was born.
Tonight, tonight, tonight is the second track on the 1986 album invisible touch by genesis, released on 23 march 1987 as the fourth single from the album. Its music video was directed by stuart orme, and played on mtv shortly after the channel launched in 1981. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. It was also certified 5times platinum by the british phonographic industry bpi. The albums lead single in the air tonight reached number one in austria, germany, ireland, new. Phil collins full official chart history official charts company. Yet in january 1981, in those cold, confusing weeks following john lennons murder, a singular piece of obsessive minimalism, climaxing in a cataclysm of drums. Twice a spectral figure appears in the window, but only the second time does collins.
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. The music video begins with phil collin standing next to a large out of focus black and white image of his face. Phil collins complete uk singles and albums chart history. Phil collins was born in chiswick, west london in 1951. 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. Phil collins in the air tonight cover by trevor jackson etc london music. Collins first solo album, face value, was released in the united kingdom in february 1981 and reached number one in the united kingdom, canada, and sweden. For a long time, phil collins was everybodys punching bag. Vinyl 7 phil collins in the air tonight 1981, comic booklet sleeve, vinyl discogs. Music, film, tv and political news coverage phil collins. 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. Single uit 1981 single uit 1988 nummer van phil collins. In the air tonight blijft een van collins meest bekende hits, vaak aangehaald als. During the 80s he had two number one singles in the united states.
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. In the air tonight remains one of phil collins best known hits. See more ideas about phil collins, in the air tonight and songs. The haunting in the air tonight is phil collins first solo hit. Zet in the air tonight 1981 aan op youtube en luister na iets meer dan 3. Phil collins in the air tonight 1981, cbs pressing. The music video animates the photograph of collins face from the cover of the face value album, slowly fading in through the intro. He went on to study at the barbara speake stage school where he was taught the rudiments of acting, while he studied the ins and outs of a drum kit from seasoned. Phil collins performs in the music video in the air tonight from the album face value recorded for virgin records. At the age of five he was given a childs drum kit, a novelty gift which would incite a lifelong passion for percussion. On 26 june 2014, a press conference was held from the alamo, where collins spoke, announcing that he was donating his entire collection. In the air tonight was the first single to be released from phil collins album face value, released in 1981. Well, ive been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh lord. The video then cuts to collins sitting in an empty room at night.
Christchurchs summer of 1979 to 89 nostalgia trip continued at the. I recall it being a subject of some amusement at the time probably in the nme or. This is a concert from phil during his prime1985 in reunion arena in dallas, texas. A short film was released in 20 called phil collins and the wild frontier which captures collins on a book tour in june 2012. 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. Phil collins in the air tonight 1981, comic booklet. The song was just a modest hit in america when it was released in 1981, but its use in. As collins has repeatedly explained, the lyrics are not based on any specific reallife event. Phil collins in the air tonight live users who reposted. Phil collins in the air tonight live hd taken from finally. The recording is notable for its atmospheric production and macabre theme. Phil collins was born in chiswick, london, england, to winifred strange.
Padgham bleef werken met genesis voor abacab later in 1981 en dezelfde techniek. The best of phil collins phil collins greatest hits full album hq music tv. The song tells the story of a man who is drowning as another man watches without offering any aid, while all of. Not dead yet the autobiography of phil collins by robert mishou it was 1981 and. Phil collins in the air tonight lyrics genius lyrics. In the air tonight video 1981 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Collins coproduced the single with hugh padgham, who became a frequent collaborator in the following years. 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. Suggested by laika network phil collins droned 2016 remaster song in the air tonight. My life in 15 songs rolling stone phil collins tells the stories behind 15 of his biggest hits, including in the air tonight. Phil collins was born in chiswick, london, england, to winifred strange, a theatrical agent, greville philip austin collins, an insurance agent. This was featured on the first episode of the tv series miami vice, which used a groundbreaking, mtvfriendly editing style and featured cameos by many famous musicians, including collins, who played the bad guy in the season 2 episode phil the shill. Victor arrives at the hospital in ocean beach reni asks him to drive her to the airport.
Phil collins performs his hit song in the air tonight live at knebworth 1990. Phil collins in the air tonight official music video. Iltatahti tv series performer 2 episodes, 1981 1983 writer 2 episodes, 1981 1983. Phil collins in the air tonight official music video youtube. In the air tonight is the debut solo single by the english drummer and singer songwriter phil collins. But i know the reason why you keep your silence up, no you dont fool me. Despite all the success hes had since, it remains the most famous work of his entire career. Gulf war one and the bbcs banned songs sarah irving. How phil collins in the air tonight influenced miami. Phil collins in the air tonight live video dailymotion. As the result of a twitter conversation with soas david wearing which started with the 39 steps and worked its way through the works of john buchan, greenmantle, bbc radio 4 and 77, i arrived at the subject of the songs banned by the bbc during the first gulf war. In the air tonight is the last mission in grand theft auto. The music video animates the photograph of collins face from the cover of the face value album. Phils, chesters, and the communal simmons electronic kit complete with hexagonal pads are perched on a riser along with.
Scrobble songs and get recommendations on other tracks and artists. Phil collins postpones royal albert hall shows after suffering a fall. Reni has completed her fourth sex change and phil collins is going to perform his concert. In the air tonight fulllength version including the extra drums 5. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more.
The song was an instant hit, quickly climbing to no. Phil collins delivers a stunning, seated performance in. 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. Phil collins not dead yet tour christchurch stadium february 4, 2019. It was the first single of collins solo career, and remains one of his best known hits. In the air tonight is the debut solo single by the english drummer and singersongwriter phil collins. And i can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord. Phil collins in the air tonight vinyl 45 from 1981. In the air tonight is a song by phil collins which first appeared on his 1981 album, face value.
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