One of the coolest songs to hear live is “In The Air Tonight” by Phil Collins. When he sings it on stage, it gives you goosebumps! The song starts off quiet and spooky, like a mystery, and then—boom!—it turns into a big, exciting party when the famous drum part comes in.
But wait, it gets even better! During one live show, Phil Collins invited a super famous guitar player, Eric Clapton, to join him. Together, they made the song extra awesome with a duet. You don’t hear Eric’s guitar too much at first, but in the second half, he plays an amazing solo that makes your jaw drop!
Here’s a fun fact: Phil wrote this song because he was really mad and sad after his first wife, Andrea Bertorelli, left him in 1980. He was so upset that he even took a break from his band, Genesis, for a little while. The songs on his album Face Value, like “In The Air Tonight” and “I Missed Again,” were like secret messages to his wife, hoping she’d come back.
Some people tell a wild story that the song is about someone watching another person drown and not helping. That tale got so big that Phil finally said, “Nope, that’s not true! I wrote this when I was angry and hurting from my divorce. It’s about those big feelings, not drowning.”
If you love rock music, this live version with Phil and Eric will make you shiver with excitement! They’re two of the best music stars ever, and hearing them play together is super special. You can watch it online and feel the chills yourself!
