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 and becoming lead singer in 1975 following the departure of Peter Gabriel. Collins began a successful solo career in the 1980s, initially inspired by his marital breakdown and love of soul music, releasing the albums Face Value (1981), Hello, I Must Be Going! (1982), No Jacket Required (1985) and ...But Seriously (1989). Collins became, in the words of AllMusic, "one of the most successful pop and adult contemporary singers of the '80s and beyond". He also became known for a distinctive gated reverb drum sound on many of his recordings. In 1985, he was the only artist to perform at both Live Aid concerts. He also resumed his acting career, appearing in Miami Vice and subsequently starring in the film Buster (1988). In 1996, Collins left Genesis to focus on solo work; this included writing songs for Disney's Tarzan (1999) for which he received an Oscar for Best Original Song for "You'll Be in My Heart". He rejoined Genesis for their Turn It On Again Tour in 2007. Following a five-year retirement to focus on his family life, Collins released an autobiography in 2016 and completed his Not Dead Yet Tour in 2019. He then rejoined Genesis in 2020 for a second reunion tour, ending in March 2022.
Collins's discography includes eight studio albums that have sold 33.5 million certified units in the US and an estimated 150 million records sold worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling artists. He is one of only three recording artists, along with Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson, who have sold over 100 million records both as solo artists and separately as principal members of a band. He has won eight Grammy Awards, six Brit Awards (winning Best British Male Artist three times), two Golden Globe Awards, one Academy Award, and a Disney Legend Award. He was awarded six Ivor Novello Awards from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, including the International Achievement Award. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1999, and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010. He has also been recognised by music publications with induction into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2012, and the Classic Drummer Hall of Fame in 2013.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Collins
Studio albums
Face Value (1981)
Hello, I Must Be Going! (1982)
No Jacket Required (1985)
...But Seriously (1989)
Both Sides (1993)
Dance into the Light (1996)
Testify (2002)
Going Back (2010)
Brother Bear Soundtrack
Phil Collins Lyrics
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About the way we live
We are here for each other, hand me to give
Proud of who we are
Humble beneath the stars
We've everything we need
The moon, the sun
All we have we share
And all of us we care
So come on
Welcome to our family time
Welcome to our brotherly time
We're happy for given an taken to the friends we're makin'
There is nothing we won't do
Welcome to our family time
Welcome to our happy to be time
This is the best of all
Ya know the best of all
We're here to share it all
If there is a bond between us nobody can explain
It's a celebration of life
We see our friends again
I'll be there for you
I know you'll be there for me too
So come on
Welcome to our family time
Welcome to our brotherly time
This is the best of all
Ya know the best of all
We're here to share it all
Remember we love once we're parted
Someone need in your heart
Finding love, heading a future
Telling stories, loving with friend
Precious moments you'll never forget
This has to be the most beautiful, the most peaceful place I've ever been to
It's nothing like I've never seen before
When I think how far I've come I can't believe it, yet I see it
When I see family I see the way we used to be
Come on
Welcome to our family time
Welcome to our brotherly time
We're happy for given an taken to the friends we're makin'
There is nothing we won't do
So come on
Welcome to our family time
Welcome to our happy to be time
This is the best of all
Ya know the best of all
We're here to..
We're here to share it all!
The lyrics to Phil Collins's song “Welcome” from the Brother Bear soundtrack depict an idealistic view of life in a community where people care about each other and work together. The opening lines, “There’s nothing complicated about the way we live/We’re here for each other, simple as can be,” establishes the theme of togetherness and simplicity. The focus is then shifted to the things that are important to them, such as the stars, the moon, and the sun. The song reinforces the idea that there is more than enough to share, and the community takes care of each other.
The chorus, “Welcome to our family time/Welcome to our brotherly time” emphasizes the theme of family and brotherhood. It’s a celebration of life and the bonds between people. The lyrics encapsulate a sense of nostalgia as the song touches on the idea of not forgetting those who have left us and how we hold onto those precious moments with them.
Overall, the song captures the essence of a close-knit community in which people support and care for each other. It conveys a sense of unity and love that transcends boundaries and will be appreciated by all.
Line by Line Meaning
There is nothing complicated
Living with simplicity and ease
About the way we live
Our lifestyle is straightforward and uncomplicated
We are here for each other, hand me to give
We are always ready to help and support each other
Proud of who we are
We are happy and confident about ourselves
Humble beneath the stars
Despite our pride, we acknowledge our small place in the universe
We've everything we need
We have all that we require to be happy and content
The moon, the sun
The natural world around us provides us with awe-inspiring beauty and resources
There is more than enough here for everyone
The plentiful resources around us ensure that no one goes without
All we have we share
We willingly and generously give of ourselves to others
And all of us we care
We have genuine concern and affection for every member of our community
Welcome to our family time
Join us in our communal moments of togetherness
Welcome to our brotherly time
Join us in our moments of camaraderie
We're happy for given an taken to the friends we're makin'
We are content with giving and receiving with our new friends
This is the best of all
This is the pinnacle of joy and contentment
Ya know the best of all
No argument necessary, this is unequivocally the finest moment
If there is a bond between us nobody can explain
There is an unspoken connection between us that defies explanation
It's a celebration of life
Our bond is built upon the joy and appreciation of life
We see our friends again
Our relationships are enduring and we are overjoyed to reconnect
I'll be there for you
I will always offer my support and companionship to you
I know you'll be there for me too
I have trust and confidence that you will reciprocate my loyalty and maintain our bond
Remember we love once we're parted
Our affection remains constant even when distance separates us
Someone need in your heart
The comfort and constancy of love are always required
Finding love, heading a future
The search for love and purpose guides our futures
Telling stories, loving with friend
Sharing experiences and connecting with friends through storytelling and affection
Precious moments you'll never forget
These special moments will be remembered forever
This has to be the most beautiful, the most peaceful place I've ever been to
The present moment and our community is a place of unparalleled beauty and tranquility
It's nothing like I've never seen before
This experience is wholly unique and incomparable to past experiences
When I think how far I've come I can't believe it, yet I see it
Reflecting on my journey fills me with disbelief, yet I recognize my progress
When I see family I see the way we used to be
Seeing our community reminds me of our shared history and our enduring bond
We're here to share it all!
We are inclusive and want to experience everything with everyone in our community
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: PHIL COLLINS
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Agent Bosconian
on Papa Was a Rolling Stone
It was the third of September
September, 3rd. It was the day that forever changed my life.
That day I'll always remember, yes I will
It was the day that I'll never forget about what had happened at that time.
'Cause that was the day, that my daddy died
The day that my estranged father; who was never around, had perished.
I never got a chance to see him
There wasn't an opportunity for me to even meet the man; not once.
Never heard nothin' but bad things about him
All that I've ever heard about were just awful, terrible, and cruel things that he did.
Momma I'm depending on you, to tell me the truth
Please tell me, Mother. Who and what this man truly was, and what he'd done?
Momma just hung her head and said
My Mother hung her head in sadness; thus she responded in her sorrowful voice to me...
Papa was a rolling stone,
My dear child.... Your Father was a man who could never stay in one place to settle down, and was a selfish person who never cared for anyone; but only for himself..
Where ever he laid his hat was his home
He had gone from one place to another with his hat that he wore; and wherever he put his hat down, he settled in there.
And when he died, all he left us was alone
By the time of his death, all that was left behind from him was loneliness and pain.
Hey Momma!
Mother, can you tell me anything about this Father of mine?
Is it true what they say that Papa never worked a day, in his life
Is it the truth that he never had lifted a finger to work at all; in his entire life?
And Momma, some bad talk goin' round town sayin' that Papa had three outside children
And according to the people that knew him all too well; that he also have bore three other children with his lover?
And another wife, and that ain't right
Such a disgraceful thing to hide about having another woman to be his wife.
Heard them talking Papa doing some store front preachin'
Some people eventually talked about his deceitful tricks, such as being a so-called "Preacher" at his store chapel.
Talked about saving souls and all the time leeching
He pretended to act like he was a priest and tricked many people into saving their souls; but at the same time, he robbed them of their hard-earned money.
Dealing in debt, and stealing in the name of the Lord
Trapped himself into debt with such evil acts; thus had stolen everything in the Lord's name.
Momma hung her head and said
My own Mother shook her head in a disgusted matter...
Papa was a rolling stone,
My dear child.... Your Father was a man who could never stay in one place to settle down, and was a selfish person who never cared for anyone; but only for himself.
Where ever he laid his hat was his home
He had gone from one place to another with his hat that he wore; and wherever he put his hat down, he settled in there.
And when he died, all he left us was alone
By the time of his death, all that was left behind from him was loneliness and pain.
Hey Momma,
I must know the whole truth about this wretched man. What else is there for you to tell me, Mother?
I heard Papa called himself a jack of all trades
Others had said that "Father" believed that he was a Jack-Of-All-Trades; thinking that he was unstoppable at anything that he had done to others.
Tell me is that what sent Papa to an early grave
Were these criminal actions that Father had committed in his lifetime; unaware of the consequences that he made, the main reason that put him in a six-foot grave of his own in a cemetery?
Folks say Papa would beg, borrow, steal
Everyone already knew that the bastard was a beggar, a deceiver, and a thief.
To pay his bills
He committed every single criminal activity; in order to pay the debts that he had.
Hey Momma,
But, Mother...
Folks say Papa never was much on thinking
Father had no knowledge of how to take on responsibility on such difficult situations, some other people had also spoke of.
Spent most of his time chasing women and drinking
He was nothing but a alcoholic who'd drink so much to his heart's content; as being a philanderer, who would go and become intimate with one woman to another woman; for his own selfish indulgence.
Momma I'm depending on you, to tell me the truth
Is this the entire truth about this disgraceful, cruel, trickster of a Father, Mother?
Momma looked up with a tear in her eye and said, son
Tears stream down on Mother's face; as she spoke one last time about him...
Papa was a rolling stone,
Once again, my child... Your Father was a man who could never stay in one place to settle down, and was a selfish person who never cared for anyone; but only for himself.
Where ever he laid his hat was his home
He had always gone from one place to another with his hat; and wherever he put his hat down, he settled in there.
And when he died, all he left us was alone
By the time of his death, all that was left behind from him was loneliness and pain.
Fredrick muchaili
on One More Night
This song is my favorite ever