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How Phil Collins and Philip Bailey created the iconic duet 'Easy Lover' in one night

The duet seems effortless.

1984 No. 1 Hit, With Its Iconic Chorus Written In One Night, Became One of the Greatest Duets of the '80s

When Phil Collinsand Philip Bailey first teamed up in 1984 to collaborate on Bailey's solo album, neither intended to create ...

How Phil Collins' 'Sussudio' Became a Chart-Topping Hit with a Made-Up Name

In the mid 1980s, Phil Collinsreleased a song that left fans scratching their heads with confusion. "Sussudio" is one of the ...

The one singer Phil Collins always wanted to join Genesis: “The poor guy”

Even though Phil Collins was destined to be the singer of Genesis in many respects, he did think other people were better suited for the job.

The one genre Phil Collins wanted to see die: “A lot of that crap”

Even though Phil Collins was indestructible in his prime, he knew that some genres were better off falling by the wayside. Read more here.
American Songwriter

4 Great Songs by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Featuring Phil Collins on Drums

Phil Collins celebrated his 75th birthday on Friday, January 30. What a career the acclaimed drummer, singer, songwriter, and producer has had! He came after joining Genesis in 1970 as the prog-rock ...
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1951, One of Progressive Rock’s Most Legendary Musicians Who Released More US Top 40 Singles Than Any Other Artist in the 1980s

On January 30, 1951, a baby named Philip David Charles Collins was born in London, England. I doubt his parents knew at the time that little Phil Collins would grow up to become one of the most ...