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)
Dancing in the Street
Phil Collins Lyrics
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Are you ready for a brand new beat?
Summer's here and the time is right
For dancin' in the streets
Dancin' down in Chicago
(Dancing in the street)
Down in New Orleans
Up in New York City
(Dancing in the street)
All we need is music, sweet music
There'll be music everywhere
There'll be swingin', swayin' and records playin'
Dancing in the street
Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So come on, every guy grab a girl
Everywhere around the world
There'll be dancing (dancing in the street)
They're dancing in the street (dancing in the street)
This is an invitation
Across the nation
A chance for all folks to meet
There'll be laughin' and singin' and music swingin'
Dancing in the streets
Philadelphia, P.A. (dancing in the street)
Baltimore and DC now (dancing in the street)
Can't forget the Motor City (dancing in the street)
All we need is music, sweet music
There'll be music everywhere
There'll be swingin', swayin' and records playin'
And dancing in the street
Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So come on, every guy grab a girl
Everywhere around the world
They're dancing, they're dancing in the street
(Dancing in the street)
Way down in LA, everyday
(Dancing in the street)
They're dancing in the street
(Dancing in the street)
Across the ocean to you, me and you
(Dancing in the street)
We're dancing in the street
(Dancing in the street)
Everyone you meet, oh, they're dancing in the street
(Dancing in the street)
The song "Dancing in the Street" by Phil Collins is an upbeat and cheerful song about the joy of dancing, regardless of location or attire. The song stresses the universality of dancing as a form of celebration that transcends cultural, economic, and geographic boundaries. The lyrics call out to people all around the world to come out and dance, as the summer is here and the time is right.
The song highlights different cities where dancing is taking place, including Chicago, New Orleans, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and DC. Each of these cities has a unique style and culture, yet they all come together in the spirit of dancing. The lyrics also emphasize that all you need for a good dance party is music and people, and it doesn't matter what you wear, as long as you're there.
Overall, "Dancing in the Street" is a fun and uplifting song that celebrates the joy of dance and the human connections that come with it. It encourages people across the world to come together and enjoy music with one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Callin' out around the world
Announcing to the world
Are you ready for a brand new beat?
Are you mentally prepared to groove to fresh music?
Summer's here and the time is right
It's summer (the perfect time) to have a great time
For dancin' in the streets
For dancing with wild abandon on public roads
Dancin' down in Chicago (Dancing in the street)
People are dancing in the street of Chicago
Down in New Orleans (Dancing in the street)
An occurrence of people dancing in the street in New Orleans
Up in New York City (Dancing in the street)
Even in New York City people are dancing in the street
All we need is music, sweet music
All we require is pleasing music
There'll be music everywhere
It's certain that music will be widespread
There'll be swingin', swayin' and records playin'
People will be projecting their bodies to the rhythm and music playing from vinyl records
Dancing in the street
Dancing, joyfully, in the street
Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear
Your clothing attire bears no importance
Just as long as you are there
As long as you're there (presence-wise)
So come on, every guy grab a girl
So men, get your female counterparts
Everywhere around the world
In all corners of this globe
They're dancing, they're dancing in the street (Dancing in the street)
People are swaying and gyrating in public spaces
This is an invitation
This is an invite to everyone
Across the nation
Throughout the whole country
A chance for all folks to meet
An opportunity for everyone to convene
There'll be laughin' and singin' and music swingin'
There'll be amusement, harmonizing, and groovy music
Dancing in the streets
People having fun by dancing on the streets
Philadelphia, P.A. (dancing in the street)
Dancing in the streets of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Baltimore and DC now (dancing in the street)
An occurrence of dancing in the streets of Baltimore and DC
Can't forget the Motor City (dancing in the street)
Dancing in the streets of Detroit (The Motor City)
They're dancing in the street
People are dancing against the backdrop of the street
Way down in LA, everyday
In Los Angeles, individuals are dancing every day
Across the ocean to you, me, and you
Dancing across the ocean to everyone
We're dancing in the street
Every one of us is swaying ebulliently on the streets
Everyone you meet, oh, they're dancing in the street (Dancing in the street)
Everyone you come across is shaking their body joyfully all over the street
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Marvin Gaye, William Stevenson, Ivy Hunter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
QueenOfTheForest
Callin' out around the world
Are you ready for a brand new beat?
Summer's here and the time is right
For dancin' in the streets
Dancin' down in Chicago
(Dancing in the street)
Down in New Orleans
(Dancing in the street)
Up in New York City
(Dancing in the street)
All we need is music, sweet music
There'll be music everywhere
There'll be swingin', swayin' and records playin'
Dancing in the street
Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So come on, every guy grab a girl
Everywhere around the world
There'll be dancing (dancing in the street)
They're dancing in the street (dancing in the street)
This is an invitation
Across the nation
A chance for all folks to meet
There'll be laughin' and singin' and music swingin'
Dancing in the streets
Philadelphia, P.A. (dancing in the street)
Baltimore and DC now (dancing in the street)
Can't forget the Motor City (dancing in the street)
All we need is music, sweet music
There'll be music everywhere
There'll be swingin', swayin' and records playin'
And dancing in the street
Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So come on, every guy grab a girl
Everywhere around the world
They're dancing, they're dancing in the street
(Dancing in the street)
Way down in LA, everyday
(Dancing in the street)
They're dancing in the street
(Dancing in the street)
Across the ocean to you, me and you
(Dancing in the street)
We're dancing in the street
(Dancing in the street)
Everyone you meet, oh, they're dancing in the street
(Dancing in the street)
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Marvin Gaye / William Stevenson / Ivy Hunter
Regina Mendes
You are an Absolute Artist dear Phil Collins! Thanks for your beautiful Songs! I love you! โค๏ธ๐ผ๐ถ
๐ Emily Liwan ๐
All of my life ๐by Phil Collins ONE of my most favorite song ๐๐๐๐ from ITALY ๐ฎ๐น with love ๐
GENNYHH
Su voz inconfundible, lo amo, su mรบsica me ha seguido durante mi vida y ha sido mi elixir de vida.
QueenOfTheForest
Callin' out around the world
Are you ready for a brand new beat?
Summer's here and the time is right
For dancin' in the streets
Dancin' down in Chicago
(Dancing in the street)
Down in New Orleans
(Dancing in the street)
Up in New York City
(Dancing in the street)
All we need is music, sweet music
There'll be music everywhere
There'll be swingin', swayin' and records playin'
Dancing in the street
Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So come on, every guy grab a girl
Everywhere around the world
There'll be dancing (dancing in the street)
They're dancing in the street (dancing in the street)
This is an invitation
Across the nation
A chance for all folks to meet
There'll be laughin' and singin' and music swingin'
Dancing in the streets
Philadelphia, P.A. (dancing in the street)
Baltimore and DC now (dancing in the street)
Can't forget the Motor City (dancing in the street)
All we need is music, sweet music
There'll be music everywhere
There'll be swingin', swayin' and records playin'
And dancing in the street
Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So come on, every guy grab a girl
Everywhere around the world
They're dancing, they're dancing in the street
(Dancing in the street)
Way down in LA, everyday
(Dancing in the street)
They're dancing in the street
(Dancing in the street)
Across the ocean to you, me and you
(Dancing in the street)
We're dancing in the street
(Dancing in the street)
Everyone you meet, oh, they're dancing in the street
(Dancing in the street)
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Marvin Gaye / William Stevenson / Ivy Hunter
Seth Kaicer
Phil Collins showed me how to feel it coming in the air tonight.
Sonia Cristina
Obrigada Phil suas ๐ถ mรบsicas sรฃo lindas. Vocรช รฉ um artista completo.
Denise Hedden
๐ฅAmazing Song I love it I remember hearing this song a long time ago but I truly love the way he sings it better!๐ฅโ๏ธ
Shawnda Cooper
Phil Collins Makes You Want to Dance on Tabletops where you are-The Moment a Song Comes On!!!
fredericavlogs
Thank you for all of the beautiful music that you have given us & continue to give us!!
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Adriana Fernandes
Lindo lindo como gosto de todas suas mรบsicas ๐๐๐