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)
It's Alright
Phil Collins Lyrics
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Do you think it's alright,
To leave the boy with Uncle Ernie?
Do you think it's alright;
He's had a few too many tonight!
Do you think it's alright?
[Father]
The lyrics of the song "It's Alright" by Phil Collins revolve around a simple yet heartwarming conversation between a mother and a father about leaving their son with Uncle Ernie, who has had a few too many drinks. The mother is apprehensive about leaving the child in the care of someone who is intoxicated and questions the father if he thinks it is alright to do so. The father reassures her that it is alright and that Uncle Ernie will take good care of the child. The conversation highlights the trust and love the parents have for Uncle Ernie, who is an important figure in the child's life.
The song's lyrics also touch upon the theme of resilience and the ability to overcome challenges. The lyrics, "It's alright, it's okay, you're not a loser anymore" is a message of hope and encouragement to those who may have faced challenges and setbacks in their lives. The song reminds us that it is okay to face difficulties and to take the time to heal and recover. It's a message of self-love and acceptance that encourages us to accept ourselves for who we are and move forward with strength and confidence.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you think it's alright,
Mother is questioning whether it's okay to leave the boy under the care of Uncle Ernie.
To leave the boy with Uncle Ernie?
Mother is specifically asking if it's okay to entrust the boy's safety and well-being to Uncle Ernie.
Do you think it's alright;
Mother repeats her initial question to seek affirmation or dissent from Father.
He's had a few too many tonight!
Mother is expressing her concern about Uncle Ernie's level of intoxication or inebriation and how it might impact his ability to take care of the boy.
Do you think it's alright?
Mother is seeking a response from Father once again, hoping to get reassurance or advice about what to do.
I think it's alright, yes I think it's alright
Father affirms that it's okay to leave the boy with Uncle Ernie, most likely because he trusts him, he's unaware of his level of intoxication, or he's not as concerned about the situation as Mother is.
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Written by: PETER DENNIS BLANDFOR TOWNSHEND
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Robin de Valk
His voice was so great by this point. Phil Collins 5 stars.
TheMacfan10
First time I heard this song it was the Huey Lewis version and now I have heard the Phil Collins version and quite frankly both are great!!!
Ugur Yilmaz
Phil is fantastic as usual!
Rodrigo Moreira Fernandes
Magnificent Phil!!!!
RACHCEL MORLEY
one amazing concert ❤❤❤❤& many great parties
anjjee janion
love it
Víctor Cáceres
Very good !!
Shane Henning
great song
armando rubalcava
A HUEVO GRAN CANCION
wendel88
i feel so sad that todays music doesnt have the warmth that the music had in the 80ties..look at this show..fantastic artist and tight tight band..those bands are not around anymore..i miss really good musicians these days - talents to move forward..all we get is bad singers and hiphop tracks or dance music..we are digging ourselfs a big hole..you know who will you go see when they are 50 who are 25 now? lady gaga as a 50 year old.that would be awful...john mayer maybe.we will lack legends soon.