Phil Collins reacted to a viral YouTube reaction to “In the Air Tonight” for the first time, expressing gratitude for the creators behind a 2021 video that has surpassed 10 million views. He said he is flattered that people are still discovering the song and that it has “legs.” He explained that while the sound has been replicated across many records, hearing it for the first time in the way it was originally invented feels special. The reaction video includes comparisons to a pro wrestling ring entrance and predictions about Collins’ performance, followed by praise for the drum solo and the song’s dramatic timing. Collins also said he will not play at his solo Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, while leaving open the possibility of performing live again.
"“I'm just flattered that people are still discovering it,” he said. “To see that there's some things, it's got a little bit of legs. 'In the Air,' the sound has been replicated on different records and many times, but when you hear it for the first time, in the way it was invented, then it's got something special about it.”"
"Collins continued, “I had that discovered, it was really flattering, and I'm really pleased.” The viral reaction video begins with the two nodding their heads to the opening drums and guitar, describing it as sounding like a pro wrestling ring entrance, then reacting as the synth begins and one predicts Collins will “finna go crazy.”"
"“This is like a WWE entrance. I could see somebody walking down to the ring to this, bro,” a twin says, as Collins begins singing. After the infamous drum solo kicks in, his brother adds, “I ain't never seen nobody drama be three minutes in a song.” The video ends with the twins saying, “Shout out to the person who kept on requesting this song.”"
"Elsewhere in the sitdown, Collins revealed he won't play at his solo induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, but he didn't rule out performing live again entirely."
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