13 hours Ago By Sarah Barltrop,Hollie Beale
Phil Collins , with extensive experience in the industry ranging from being a drummer for Genesis , playing the Artful Dodger in the West End musical Oliver!, to lending his voice to Disney , has an eclectic taste in music. This was revealed during the promotion of his record Going Back on Apple Music. His preferences span across Motown, rock, and even musical theatre, with some surprising choices from the 80s icon.
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He paid homage to John Bonham specifically: "Now, when I was growing up – obviously, growing up as a drummer – there were quite a few drummers that caught my fancy over the years." "Ringo to Charlie Watts to Ginger Baker to Keith Moon. But one of the finest, I think, drummers I've ever heard, and the first drummer I ever gave a standing ovation to was John Bonham.
" He boldly stated that the "groove, sound and attitude" probably made it "one of the best drum recordings ever made in pop music". Lionel Richie's net worth as the American Idol judge gears up for Season 23 Dolly Parton releases new song dedicated to husband just days after his death Bill Murray addresses rumors he's dating Kelis as he calls singer 'spectacular' Marking a departure from his rock roots, this song comes from the hit musical Wicked. However, it wasn't the popular number 'Defying Gravity' that captured his attention; instead, he chose 'I'm not that girl,' calling it "staggering".
His playlist reveals a continuous appreciation for Motown magic, with tracks like The Miracles' 'Going to a Go-Go' and The Temptations' 'Papa was a Rolling Stone', nodding to Collins' own album Going Back, which features cover songs. Collins also praised Bonnie Raitt's 'I Can't Make You Love Me' as "one of the best love songs I've ever heard. Here are Phil Collins' top-song picks: I’ll keep holding on – The Action When the levee breaks – Led Zeppelin I'm not that girl – Wicked I can't make you love me – Bonnie Raitt Back together – Baby Bird Heatwave – Martha and the Vandellas Uptight – Stevie Wonder Some of your lovin' – Dusty Springfield Blame it on the sun – Stevie Wonder Papa was a rolling stone – The Temptations Standing on the shadows of love – Eli Stubbs Going to a go-go – The Miracles Do I love you – The Ronnettes Jimmy Mack – Martha and the Vandellas.
