Phil Colin's autobiography "Not Dead Yet " is an excellent book. If you are interested in him at all read the book. He is actually a very wise-witty and humble human being.
Really enjoyed that. Howard is just Howard and I got the feeling Phil knew what he was letting himself in for. He took it in his stride when (understandably) many others would have been exasperated by Howard's patter. Stern reminds of the very naughty schoolboy you begin by being pissed of with but cannot end up but liking in the end. Robyn is great here too. She's the one who gets Howard when no one else can. Very impressed by Phil's musicianship down the years. One of the best drummers ever. And major cudos to him for mentioning Paul Brady (and John Martyin of course). Great musicians know other great musicians when the hear them.
@ricomajestic nah, he was a much better drummer in his prime than songwriter, and I love a lot of his songs, mainly his first two solo albums though. His drumming though was just on another level, listen to live versions of the lamb and his brand x stuff. The song Down and Out off ATTWT is a drumming masterpiece as well as Dukes travels off Duke.
@@Eleventhearlofmars Much more difficult to have a bunch of hit songs than being simply a good drummer. Writing a hit song especially ones that were hits around the world is incredibly difficult.
Cracks me up thinking that someone from the golden era of progressive rock era genesis was on HOWARD STERN of all things! In another universe robert fripp is probably getting rosted at the friars club by dean martin i bet.
I never watched him before. AND I cannot watch it now either. I can't bear this much talking done by the same person! And very disrespectful. You should let your guest do the talking. Unbearably boring!!! Gave it three or four minutes but I'm out.
This shows how much Stern has grown in his interviews. He literally wouldn’t even let the guests finish a thought. While he still does this at times, he’s better.
This was prime Howard and Robin. And Phil handled this about as good as he could have. That being said, letting him actually complete a sentence before talking over him would also have been an OK thing to do.
Howard never let's anybody he's talking to finish their thoughts. He wouldn't let Robert Plant talk about 4 years ago. That's what egomaniacs do. They manipulate the conversation.
@roger adams Sterotyping a nation of people is an uneducated exercise in simplistic thought. There are always people attracted to the crass shock entertainer like Stern, but they are in the minority. I have never been able to stand him. I would never attempt to claim that I know who you are by judging you by the use of the word retard, which is no longer acceptable in America except in circles of crass individusls like Stern. Let's just say we both have our embarrassing element; ours most certainly on full display during the last four years. Don't judge all by the one, or what you see on TV.
@shan as a US citizen, I can tell you 75% of the citizens here can’t process a valid criticism of basic world politics, much less the subtleties of late night television
I agree Phil is just a superbly talented man a great drummer song writer etc, Howard Stern is a dick as far as I am concerned and he doesn't respect anyone,the only reason I watched this was because of Phil. I never watch Howard Stern ever.
Thank you , Thats exactly how I feel , I'd get up and walk out , They don't know anything more about the man or the answers to any of their own questions than before , They need to Lay off the coke!
I’ve been a major fan of Phil’s since the early 80’s and seen him live 3 times over the decades. Such a terrific performer and an all around good guy. I also thought I had seen and heard everything he’s done but I’ve actually never seen this before. And although there are a few cringy moments (Howard being obsessed with Phil’s love life) this was a mostly enjoyable interview. Especially enjoyed the unplugged versions of Phil’s hits.
@1RonBurgundy1 Yeah he definitely got unfairly bashed by some music snobs. But Phil is no fraud. He just knew what the masses wanted to hear and wasn’t afraid to give them what they wanted. I personally think that the 80’s were his most exciting and productive period. And once the 90’s came, Phil actually did experiment with some different styles and even did a Big Band album. But he was never a critics darling like Gabriel was or considered cool by the general Rock/Pop audience. But that’s a common reaction to anyone who’s super successful, popular and not considered sexy or cool. Their loss though. Phil is a legend in my book.
That would so piss me off... phil is a legend, let Phil answer a question. Question after question, ridiculous. I think Collins handled that interview really well
This was over the top pre-sattelite Howard, at his most obnoxious, full of confidence...and full of crap. Phil handled this about as well as he could have...without creating a problem. I bet ya anything when Howard was bagging on Peter Gabriel, Phil would have loved to put a stop to that. He is good friends with Peter Gabriel. They have always been good.
Kind of?? I could only bear that guy for two or three minutes. No way!!! I want to listen to Phil, not some guy who is in love with his own voice. What a blabbermouth.
His drumming speaks for itself. You’ve only got to listen to the live versions of the lamb and songs like Down and out off ATTWT to see how great a drummer he was in his prime.
@@fatalconceit3362 I love that album apart from maybe ballad of big, for some reason that song I can’t get into, I skip it because I love the songs either side of it. Down and out is just a fantastic opening tune just like Dance on a volcano is on TOTT. There’s more epic drumming on the likes of dukes travels that you definitely need to have an immense sense of groove to play.
Such completely opposite personalities. This 'interview' was very revealing. Stern usually finished all his questions, making it all about himself. Collins came across as thoughtful, grounded, but with a sense of humor that, unlike Stern, was not sophomoric. "Truth is not interesting". Howard was desperate for something salacious.
This is from years and years ago from E entertainment cable show. Poor Phil, he’s in horrible health now, saw him in concert in 2017, it was very sad to see him in that shape. His third wife that he divorced and then he got back with her but then she ran off with another guy and married him and she just started living in Phil‘s house down in Florida with this new husband, she’s trying to get more money out of Phil after she got a ton out of him after the third divorce. I’m not sure if Phil got them out of his Florida home. What a horrible woman. She is the mother of the drummer of his band now, Nick, Phil’s son too. He’s only 20. But he’s a very good drummer. Drumming with the reunited Genesis now. But they recently stopped the tour because some band members have Covid.
Phil's daughter, Lily, has grown up to be one of the most beautiful and adorable people alive. I used to laugh at people with celebrity crushes. Then I saw Lily and here I am having one like a creep.
The point of the friendly advice was good. "Don't take shit from Stern". The advice had nothing to do with how great a musician or how much experience Phil had in the entertainment industry. It had to do with his 1st experience with Howard Stern.
It’s a shame that Howard wasted these opportunities to have more sincere dialogues. He starts saying interesting things and they run over him with stupidity
This was very funny parts but I also felt sorry for Phil in a few places. He did well to survive that. I really want to see Howard messing Sting around now.
Despite the douchery of Stern during this entire interview, which I imagine to be quite challenging, Phil handled this like a gentleman despite it all. One of these men has more class than the other.
Howard asking Phil and Daryl if they have seen each others 🍆 made me uncomfortable. It reminded me of when he asked the frontman and lead guitarist of AC/DC about their private sex lives and they looked extremely uncomfortable
@@stevet7487 Precisely. Even attempting to finish a sentence was futile in this mostly, Stern monologue. As to Collin's answer saying that all the band's members wrote the songs, although technically correct, in reality, Gabriel wrote most of the band's songs, while the rest of the band composed most of its music. After all it was Gabriel's band from the beginning. In a group like Rush, for example, it was Neal Peart that would write all songs while Lee and Lifeson would compose the music.
@@fatalconceit3362 Unfortunate that Howard decided to show off that day. So many questions, so few opportunities. This one blown. Being a huge Rush fan, seeing them in concert 40 times, I am keenly aware of the writing process in that band. I used to collect their interviews before the Internet arrived. But I wasn't aware of the division of duties in Genesis during Pete's time in Genesis. I had read where Steve and Mike had said they were all involved in the Lyrics of Foxtrot, but Peter insisted on writing all the lyrics for Supper's Ready. And I believe that was also true entirely on the Lamb. The guys were obviously bothered with the belief by fans that it was Pete's band and he wrote all the songs. In Rush, Alex and Geddy were happy to have Neil write the lyrics, and he was well suited and happy to do it. They agreed early on all members would get equal writing credits so no jealousies arose. One can only imagine the possibilities for Genesis creations if Pete and Steve had stayed in the band. I suppose we should just be grateful we got some amazing songs and enjoy them.
@@stevet7487 I hear you. The creativity of the band was off the charts. Peter Gabriel's Genesis was before my time, but even their first album after his departure, And Then There Were Three, is an amazing work, interesting what it would be with Gabriel. Saw them in concert both in Toronto and in the US. Funny enough I grew up in Willowdale and went to the same Junior High as Geddy and Alex, years later. So Rush was close to our heart (no pun intended). Losing It is still my favorite song from them.
@@fatalconceit3362 Agreed ! I love Trick of the Tail, Wind and Wuthering, and And Then There Were Three, my first tour seeing Genesis. Great stuff..... Sounds like you grew up in God's Country. I'm envious!
Wow...what a great version of Susudio! Phil is a class act...even though Howard's shtuck is to be trashy and it gets old quick but ha has his following so he has created a market.....refering to Phil taking a dump and then saying sorry....is predictable .....Phil saw right through it and gave a good presentation for the fans......
Howard: "A lady! You gotta model? I read....." Phil: "Yes, you read, you read. When have you ever read anything that was right?" You go, Phil! Is it ALWAYS about Howard? Is it always sophomoric?
This is a terrible interview. Howard asks a question then answers it himself. I would have liked to have heard Phil answer some of those questions about Gabriel transition. And, Howard and Robin made it all about Phil's marriage timeline. Is that supposed to be interesting?
@@AdrianMendoza23 yeah. A better interview for Ellen and Rosie. Lmfao. It doesn't matter if he got better for John Legend. I was commenting on the interview I was listening to/cared about. Not future interviews. Why defend it? Why comment on other people's comment? Are you a lesson giver?
@@Wyndy57 I did not think Stern was funny. Rather pathetic, as he tried to bait Phil into revealing something scandalous mean-spirited (as against Peter Gabriel). Phil was great. He kept steering the conversation back to something he could honestly answer. I too cringed at the thought of his going on the program.....AND cringed during the program. Odd, I have seen Howard do some fine interviews that were insightful. Not here!
Howard is a talking contradiction. He always says "be honest" but he's always telling made up stories to keep the conversation going. If youre a fan you can pick up on that.
Howard Stern & that lady are rude towards Phil. I think Phil was not really happy about being there! The conversation he is trying to be honest & kept interrupting him! At least he never tore down his wives.
It's so obvious that this playbook is gang ambush, interrupt and try to shock your guests out of their comfort zone and evoke reactions. It's like the playground bully starting a fight and then standing back to enjoy the show.
Actually I've just stopped three minutes after Phil entered the studio. I cannot bear so much talking. Phil is there, and some guy doing all that talking!!! WTH????
From a "Howard Stern Show" period, in which Stern himself regrets. The interview, would have gone differently, in the much later years - early Sirius in particular.
HAHA....MY UNCKE WAS PAINTING IN NYC AND PHIL COLLINS WOKE UP AND CAME OUT OF THE ROOM AND SAID WHO ARE YOU?....MY UNCLE SAID A PAINTER AND PHIL WENT BACK IN THE ROOM TO BED. HAHA HE WAS STAYING WITH THE DECORATORS FRIEND MY UNCLE WAS WORKING FOR ....COOL STORY
Wonder if Phil ever found a second to utter a word!! What a chatterbox! Let phil speak for God's sake...I can't bear to watch this..I love Phil and that's whom I want to listen to, not a host who is in love with his own voice.
gotta know Phil regrets becoming smitten and falling in love every other week. and fm radio drilling his songs into our brains to the extent that our regret is to monstrous for remorse.
Damn, Stern is so incredibly dense, such a bad interviewer. He repeatedly fails to realize that the guitarist isn't a member of Genesis, he worked in the band and now he's following Collins onto his solo work. He said as much at the beginning of the interview but Stern is such a poor listener, he's so concerned with everything but the actual answers to his questions. It's still the same to this day.
Eric told George he was in love with his wife and George told Ringo he was in love with his wife and they were both cool with it. You could do that back then I guess.
I’m guessing all the people complaining that they didn’t give Collins time to answer, have never heard Howard before. News flash y’all, that’s the way the show ALWAYS was like.
