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  1. On This Day January 14 1985 - Sussudio by Phil Collins Was Released

    On This Day January 14 1985 - Sussudio by Phil Collins Was Released

    On this day January 14 1985, Sussudio by Phil Collins was released, delivering one of the most energetic and instantly recognizable pop singles of the mid 1980s. Built around a driving drum machine groove bright synthesizers and an infectious chorus, the song embraced a playful approach that...
  2. On This Day December 23 1989 - Another Day in Paradise by Phil Collins Hit Number One on the US Billboard Charts

    On This Day December 23 1989 - Another Day in Paradise by Phil Collins Hit Number One on the US Billboard Charts

    On this day December 23 1989, Another Day in Paradise by Phil Collins reached number one on the US Billboard charts, becoming one of the most impactful songs of the late 1980s. The track stood out on radio for its reflective tone and socially aware message, marking a more serious moment in...
  3. On This Day November 6 1989 – Phil Collins Released ...But Seriously In The United States

    On This Day November 6 1989 – Phil Collins Released ...But Seriously In The United States

    On this day November 6 1989, Phil Collins released his fourth studio album ...But Seriously in the United States, a deeply emotional and socially conscious record that marked a new level of maturity in his music. Moving beyond the upbeat pop of his earlier albums, Collins used this release to...
  4. On This Day November 5 1982 – Phil Collins Released Hello I Must Be Going

    On This Day November 5 1982 – Phil Collins Released Hello I Must Be Going

    On this day November 5 1982, Phil Collins released Hello I Must Be Going, his second solo album and a powerful follow up to his debut Face Value. The record combined emotional storytelling with Collins’s unmistakable voice and innovative production, solidifying his place as one of the defining...
  5. On This Day October 22, 1988 – A Groovy Kind Of Love By Phil Collins Became The Number One Song In America

    On This Day October 22, 1988 – A Groovy Kind Of Love By Phil Collins Became The Number One Song In America

    On this day October 22, 1988, Phil Collins reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with his heartfelt ballad A Groovy Kind Of Love. Originally written in the 1960s by Toni Wine and Carole Bayer Sager, the song was reimagined by Collins for the soundtrack to the film Buster. His smooth...
  6. On This Day August 22 1988 – A Groovy Kind of Love by Phil Collins Released

    On This Day August 22 1988 – A Groovy Kind of Love by Phil Collins Released

    On this day August 22 1988, A Groovy Kind of Love by Phil Collins was released as a single from the soundtrack to the film Buster. His version of the 1960s classic brought a gentle and emotional tone to late 80s pop radio with soft piano melodies and understated vocals that connected deeply with...
  7. On This Day July 19, 1986 – Invisible Touch by Genesis Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day July 19, 1986 – Invisible Touch by Genesis Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day July 19, 1986, Invisible Touch by Genesis became the number one song in the United States, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of July 19 through July 25. It also reached number one in Canada, making it one of the band’s most successful singles. The track marked a major moment...
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  8. On This Day: July 6, 1985 - Sussudio by Phil Collins Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day: July 6, 1985 - Sussudio by Phil Collins Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day July 6, 1985, Sussudio by Phil Collins reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it remained through July 12. Released as the lead single from his third solo album No Jacket Required, the song became one of Collins’s most recognizable and enduring hits of the decade...
  9. On This Day: April 21, 1984 - Against All Odds by Phil Collins Hit Number 1 in America

    On This Day: April 21, 1984 - Against All Odds by Phil Collins Hit Number 1 in America

    On this day April 21, 1984, Phil Collins reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 with Against All Odds. The song held the top spot through May 11 and also reached number 1 in Canada, Ireland, Norway, and Israel. Written for the movie Against All Odds starring Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward...
  10. On This Day: March 30 1985 One More Night by Phil Collins Became the Number 1 Song in America

    On This Day: March 30 1985 One More Night by Phil Collins Became the Number 1 Song in America

    On this day March 30 1985 One More Night by Phil Collins reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 where it stayed through April 12. The smooth ballad also climbed to number 1 in Canada and became one of Collins’s biggest solo hits of the decade. Featured on his third solo album No Jacket...
  11. On This Day: February 13, 1981 Face Value by Phil Collins

    On This Day: February 13, 1981 Face Value by Phil Collins

    On this day, February 13, 1981, Phil Collins released his debut solo album Face Value, marking the beginning of his transition from Genesis drummer and vocalist to a global superstar. The album featured a mix of rock, pop, and R&B influences, showcasing Collins’ signature sound that would define...

  12. Buster (1988)

    Title: Buster Tagline: He'll steal your heart Genre: Comedy,Romance,Crime Director: David Green Cast: Phil Collins,Julie Walters,Larry Lamb,Ralph Brown,Christopher Ellison,Sheila Hancock,Martin Jarvis,Anthony Quayle,Michael Byrne,Ellie Beaven,Rupert Vansittart,Steve McFadden,Frank...
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    Hello, I Must Be Going! (1982)

    Title: Hello, I Must Be Going! Artist: Phil Collins Genre: Progressive Rock Released: 1982 Tracks: 1 - I Don't Care Anymore - 5:06 2 - I Cannot Believe It's True - 5:17 3 - Like China - 5:09 4 - Do You Know, Do You Care? - 4:59 5 - You Can't Hurry Love - 2:56 6 - It Don't Matter to...
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    Phil Collins created the 80s sound and by accident

    I read an interesting fact in regard to Phil Collins and it’s a real good one. Maybe it’s because I love 80s music or maybe it’s because I played the bass for years and I pay attention to musical detail instinctively but whatever the reason I was really impressed. Phil Collins was definitely...
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    80s Nostalgia | Time to reminisce

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article 80s Nostalgia | Time to reminisce. Please add to the discussion here.
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  16. 80s Nostalgia | Time to reminisce

    80s Nostalgia | Time to reminisce

    There are two kinds of nostalgia concerning the 1980s: nostalgia from those of us who were there to experience it, and nostalgia from younger generations who discover it and wish that they were. And you know what? That's OK, because we had the time of our lives one way or another. Reminiscing...
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