Daily Time Capsule

phil collins

Hey!

Welcome to We love the Eighties Community!

Thanks for visiting our 80s paradise. At We Love the Eighties we celebrate everything that made the 1980s unforgettable, from classic music and blockbuster movies to retro TV shows, vintage video games, pop culture icons, and bold fashion trends. Take a trip down memory lane with our Retro Rewind flashbacks, join in on nostalgic forum discussions, and share your favorite memories from the greatest decade ever. Guests can browse a few threads, but full access requires registration. Ready to relive the magic of the 80s? Sign up today and become part of our passionate eighties community.
Register Log in
  1. 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...
    • Pete
    • News story
    • 1986 music 80s pop rock billboard number one genesis invisible touch phil collins
    • Category: On This Day in 80s Music
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. Pete

    Phil Collins Released Hello, I Must Be Going! - November 5, 1982

    On this day, November 5, 1982, Phil Collins released his second solo album, Hello, I Must Be Going!. Featuring his hit cover of “You Can’t Hurry Love,” the album showcased Collins’ talent for blending pop and soul influences. Hello, I Must Be Going! reached #8 on the Billboard charts...
  7. Pete

    “A Groovy Kind of Love” by Phil Collins Became the #1 Song in America - On This Day, October 22, 1988

    On this day, October 22, 1988, A Groovy Kind of Love by Phil Collins became the #1 song in America, holding the top spot from October 22 to November 4. The heartfelt ballad also reached #1 in the UK, Canada, the Netherlands, Ireland, Switzerland, and South Africa. Featured on the Buster...
  8. Pete

    August 22, 1988 - Phil Collins Releases “A Groovy Kind of Love”

    On this day August 22, 1988, Phil Collins released “A Groovy Kind of Love”, a song that would soon become a massive hit. By October 22, it climbed to the top spot, becoming the #1 song in America, where it stayed until November 4. The song’s success wasn’t limited to the U.S.; it also reached #1...
  9. Pete

    On This Day: July 6, 1985 - “Sussudio” by Phil Collins Tops the Charts

    On July 6, 1985, Phil Collins' hit song "Sussudio" reached the pinnacle of the US Billboard charts, becoming the #1 song in America from July 6 to July 12. This upbeat track, known for its distinctive brass section and synthesizer-driven melody, is a standout from Collins' third solo album, "No...

  10. 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...
  11. Pete

    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...
  12. Pete

    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...
  13. Pete

    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.
    • Pete
    • Thread
    • '80s 80s fashion 80s music a-ha cindy lauper fanny packs girls just wanna have fun land of confusion madonna mtv mullets nostalgia peter gabriel phil collins sledgehammer take on me
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The 80s Lounge
  14. 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...
Back
Top