Most know Phil Collins as a hugely popular English singer who scored many hit singles on his own and as the vocalist for Genesis. But Collins started off as Genesis' drummer and is regarded in musicians' circles as a top-notch instrumentalist in addition to a pop singer.
Hits, Hits and More Hits
Collins had 13 straight top ten Billboard singles between 1983 and 1990:
- 1983: "You Can't Hurry Love" (No. 10)
- 1984: "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" (No. 1)
- 1985: " Don't Lose My Number" (No. 4)
- 1985: "One More Night" (No. 1)
- 1985: "Separate Lives (Love Theme from White Nights)" (No. 1)
- 1985: "Sussudio" (No. 1)
- 1986: "Take Me Home" (No. 7)
- 1988: "Two Hearts" (No. 1)
- 1988: "A Groovy Kind of Love" (No. 1)
- 1989: "Another Day in Paradise" (No. 1)
- 1990: "Do You Remember" (No. 4)
- 1990: "I Wish It Would Rain Down" (No. 3)
- 1990: "Something Happened on the Way to Heaven" (No. 4)
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What is the best music to study to?(3 Answers)
A:
How 'bout a little Phil Collins or Simon and Garfunkel? Oldies but goodies!!
What is the most memorable live music performance you've ever attended?(6 Answers)
A:
easy phil collins.......1991 cleveland ohio at the GundArena.....no words can discribe
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Fast Facts
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Full name
Phillip David Charles Collins
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Born
January 30, 1951
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Birthplace
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Years active
1968-present
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Grammy Awards
7, including Album of the Year for No Jacket Required in 1985 and Record of the Year for "Another Day in Paradise"
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