Phil Collins | The AMAZING DAY We Tracked a #1 Song 

I just texted my 29 year old, guitar playing son, and said, "Guess who played the guitar on Tarzan"? He replied, "Oh you're kidding". We're both huge Tim Pierce fans. I'm a guitar player and I have seen every Genesis show in LA since Selling England. I met Phil at the Roxy and at Tower Records. My son was 6 when Tarzan came out and it was the only CD in my truck for a year. His Mom passed the next year and "You'll Be In My Heart" was our solace. Tim, it's like you are part of our family. Thanks!

Tim has got to be the happiest guitarist on Earth.

God dam. Tim has possibly been my favourite guitarist my whole life and I only have known who he is since his RU-vid blew up. 😍😍😍

Man, this song/movie came out when I was 9 years old and it was one of my favorite things when I was a kid. You helped shape my childhood Tim so thank you!

So I've basically been listening to Tim all of my childhood when I'd listen to Disney's Tarzan.. ! Great !!

Tim, I am a musician and an English teacher (and already was when it came out), and I have been playing this song to my students every year at the end of my course... watching you play the parts is supernatural... bottom line is, you have made me happy all these years. Thank you!

I just want to acknowledge the zen-like humility of Rob Cavallo... you could argue that he made the project a success (from picking the song out of 8, fleshing it out and even saving the sudio session after hours of bad takes)... but all he talks about are the great people around him (crediting the Stones for the influence... giving Phil Collins props on the piano... ) and talking about the good fortune that smiled upon the project. Beautiful.

Love your joy and enthusiasm in your playing. I've seen your name on many records I've purchased for decades and to see you now is really a great pleasure for me to see.

Such an incredible player and person. You've given us so much, Tim. Seeing you upload a new video always puts a smile on my face.

The first 5 seconds into this video I felt the tears coming through. Thank you Tim, God bless you man.

Love these "behind the scenes" stories of hit songs. Thanks Tim!

I'm so glad to hear that Tim is a huge Genesis and Phil Collins fan. These guys catch a lot of shit because they went pop in the 80s, however real musicians and real music fans know that Phil Collins and Genesis are incredible musicians and songwriters. Loved your stories about hearing Phil's drums in person. That is something I've always dreamed of experiencing.

Tim Pierce is the man!! Very humble and appreciative of the value of music. Thank you.

Yesterday! Yesterday! I was listening this song and I tought, “maybe It’s Tim Pierce on guitars.” So much win.

Besides being an excellent musician, being a sober, respected, patient, confident, creative visionary, psychologist, mediator adds to your success. I'm glad Phil was receptive to ideas, didn't fly off the handle or just disappear like some artists do when things get tense. It sounds like the people ingredient is the X factor that makes or breaks the hits. I love your videos Tim. You always smile at the beginning like a kid that learned to play his first song. It seems many artists use somewhat completed songs from songwriters, change a few things and share credit instead of creating from scratch like Phil does.

Anyone else picture Tim doing the Tim thing when any of his tracks comes on the radio?

You’ll be in my heart was and still one of my favorite songs ever. I listen to it everyday in my car. And im glad that you were part of it ❤️❤️❤️

Thanks for all your art over the years Tim. I greatly appreciate you.

My daughter said one day, I know who Phil Collins is! He did the music for Tarzan. Lol lol Now that she is older I told her he was everywhere in my 20s! She searched him on RU-vid, now she understands exactly how great Lily's Dad is! Lol I really enjoyed this. Tarzan reminds me of my daughter growing up and sharing Phil with her.lol

Tim you're a GENIUS!!!!🙏😥

Thank you for sharing this. My daughter was a baby when this song came out. I would dance softly in her her room while holding her in my arms. She’s moved to England and engaged to be married. I’m literally in tears right now just hearing this again. Thank you.

If I could play guitar, I’d wanna play & sound like Tim Pierce. Holy moly!! Not a single note wasted or out of place (and that tone!!)

Thanks Tim, for sharing your personal Phil Collins experience. He's one of the Great songwriters and artists of our time. 🙏♥️🎼

Now you'll be in my heart whenever I hear that song. 😊 The 90s had the best soundtracks and I owned the CoA soundtrack, too. So great to watch the people behind it!

what an awesome breakdown of events surrounding that record. pictures are such a great addition. thabks for putting so much effort into your content . I always enjoy every minute of your output.

Yet another of my favorite songs that Tim blessed with his incredibly tasteful guitar parts. I love these videos so much, keep them coming!

This was an amazing episode. You guys are so humble and so freaking talented. Thanks!

Such a great story. Tim is one of my all time favorite guitarists. Fantastic player who can color any song and so humble.

This was so interesting!! I love these looks behind the scenes. Thanks Tim, great stuff and fantastic playing!

Another great video, Tim. Thank you for sharing these amazing experiences, and bringing in other great artists!

Tim, loved this video. The inside story with Rob and your demonstration of the parts you played is really inspiring and heartwarming. Thanks for spending the time to put this together.

Another awesome video..... Thanks Tim!..... Keep em' coming.....

That opening chord is one of the greatest guitar sounds I’ve ever heard on any album. I used to re start that song over and over to hear it. Brilliant work on a timeless track.

what a great channel Tim..!!! love your video, they always encourage me to keep on playing guitar..

PLEASE - MORE STORIES LIKE THIS TIM! These insider looks at recording sessions are incredibly entertaining. Thank you so much for sharing your journey - it's simply fascinating.

Another awesome vid! What an amazing experience! Thx for sharing Tim! (Ps impossibly perfect od & reverb on that tasty playthrough...)

Amazing. Been playing guitar all my life and have never seen the things I have from you and uncle Larry. THANK-YOU!

Thanks for the share, I'm a Gensis ans Phill fan since early 80's and still are. You gave me goosebumps.

Everything from the story, music, musicianship and the quality of people this was a truly amazing to watch.

Anybody else here for at least the 100th time? Cant think of many other artists who exude this kind of enthusiasm for their craft. And being a PC fan since 1973 makes it even better!! Thanks Tim and Rob for the stories!

I heard the first chord and got goosebumps. This song was big in my childhood, loved the movie and score. Great video Tim! Thanks for sharing!

I love the way Tim fills all of the holes in a tune. His fills are so melodic. What a great guitar player.

I can't thank you both enough. This song means a lot to me. Tim, you did a great job putting the video together in a way that perfectly told the your story.

Amazing story. You are amazing. Thank you for sharing and telling this story. All the best.

So much of the world I haven't seen. Thanks for the beautiful insight Tim! Great video sir

Very interesting and thoroughly enjoyable video. Terrific format. Thanks Tim.

TIm...I can sit here and listen to play for days on end. Your feel for fills, leads and rhythms is amazing. Great work. Keep on rocking.

Fantastic video and story! Thanks for all the inspiration!

Oh happy day! Tim, I can't even tell you how happy I am with this video upload. For years I LOVED this song, specially the guitar parts. I didn't know you played on it. The more songs I discover that Tim Pierce played on, the more I realise YOU are the real guitar hero for me during my entire life / career. I love the arrangement and the parts you played on this song. The tone is also superb, the intro's chord.. so iconic to me! Happy to know I was able to figure out most of the parts and still learned a lot from this video. You made a 29 years old child very happy today. THANK YOU, Tim! :)

Big Phil fan and found this, wow, so cool to see the musicians all creatively working together the synergy must have been amazing, thanks for sharing your experience!

A really well put together video.... very smooth, like eaves dropping on a great conversation. Its so natural, it seems effortless....

This is such a great story Tim, thanks for sharing! Rob Cavallo seems like such a cool dude, and you guys make a great team. Very inspiring!

Tim!!! This was an amazing video. Thank you so much for sharing and for your incredible and consistent content.

Tim, I always loved this song. Didn't know you played on it. And now it totally makes sense. After watching all your videos and hearing your style, you clearly put your stamp on that tune. Now, I love it even more. Thanks for sharing such a great story of how that song came together. Cheers!

Tim, your joy in playing is so obvious, so contagious, in the best possible sense. God bless...!

Tim! You posting this vid means so much to me! I used to listen to this track all the time! Have always loved the guitar. Wow, this is so special. Thanks :)

Brilliant. Tim's playing is always so joyous and, of course, superb. Great song. Great stuff.

Thank you for sharing this Tim! Phil Collins is a top 3 artist of all time for me. Getting a look into his world through your eyes was really special. Thank you.

This is officially my favorite RU-vid video of yours! Very intersting story, great artist, beautiful song, magnificient guitar playing! Thank you very much for sharing! Very touching for some reasons... Merci !

I've said it many times, but you truly are a legend and knowledgeable musician! Awesome story and playing, Tim!

Your part, especially the outro is magnificent. You crest the song's emotions then scat with the utmost taste. Bravo.

Fantastic video!!! Thanks for posting!

Brilliant video and fab story. Thanks Tim.

A beautiful thing!! Thank you!!!

What a great little journey you take us all on tim thanks for shareing.

Absolutely loved watching this video! This movie was the first DVD I ever purchased, and this very song was in our wedding. It's a song that is very important to us and now we know how it was made. Thank you so very much!!!

Great video Tim. I went back and found a RU-vid demo version of the song with just PC and piano. Amazing how the essence of the song is there even in the demo (and even the Gb key) but seeing where it started, hearing about the process, and seeing where it ended up is just great. I guess that is often the case working up a song in the studio. Keep on doing what you do, loving the masterclasses!

What an incredible story. It Is inspiring to see the best of the best putting the work in to create that incredible song. From idea to tracking rhythm section, vocals, orchestration and final mix. That song brings back memories of watching that video with my daughter and listening to that song. Thanks for allowing us to peek in. - Skip

Great story, thank you for sharing bits of your awesome journey.

Storytelling is amazing man, this must be a ton of work putting an episode like this together! ❤️

What an incredible video- thanks so much👍🤘

I love the pure joy I see when you’re playing guitar...always reminds me how much I love music and creating it, and brings a huge smile to my face as well. So thanks for sharing your talent and stories, inspiring stuff 👍🏻😉

Tim, you always show just the sheer joy of playing the guitar better than anyone else. Aside from all the technical stuff you're great at, the most inspiring thing is the fact that you still have a child like joy in playing an instrument that you have been playing your whole life. Thanks!

Wow! So much information, and so entertaining. Way to go!

Im so happy thats its you on guitar for this amazing song. One of my all time favorites from my childhood what a pleasure to see the guitar part played in real time.

What a fantastic video, inspiring, entertaining, informative and uplifting, just the passion of music, thank you so much Tim

Could listen to story’s like this forever. Love hearing the history behind some of the big songs (and not so big) you’ve played on over the years.

My goodness - what an entertaining video! Thank you, Tim and Rob!

These videos are such an inspiration! Thank you Tim!

This has always been one of my favorite tunes... and here I am finding out my absolute favorite guitarist played on it.. and I never realized the complexity of his playing on it. I am absolutely speechless right now.

Maaaan I just love this sooong!!! Never had any idea you played here, sooo aweosooome!!! Love this! ❤️

Hearing stories about events and people throughout your career is always a pleasure. You seem to have such joy in what you do. Thanks, Tim, for sharing.

Tim, I am blown away! This was one of my first favorite songs when I was a child. I should have known that it would take a kind soul like you to be able to create something so magical. You are a legend!

Tim - you are on a very short list of my favorite guitarist/artists... amazing experiences - thanks for sharing.

Such a great story and inspiring playing! So glad to see this video. I love Phil Collins.

Such a great song, just beautiful. Fascinating story here too. Thank you!

You're amazing Tim! Can't believe all the songs you've played on.

Amazing, Tim! I love when you make a "behind the scenes" documentary short of the soundtracks of my life. I also love the insights (It's like being able to see the Matrix) and the "heart" that you and your guests breathe into your stories. Your channel is awesome!!

Tim, I'm not a huge youtube watcher or subscriber, but I've watched your channel a few times in the past and always thought you were an absolute gentleman, as well of course as a sublime guitarist. This story blew me away, your humility is utterly awesome and totally engaging - I've subscribed!

This was such a great video to watch. I really appreciated hearing about your experiences.

Absolutely fabulous content....loved this!!

Lovely story....and song. Tarzan was the first movie my son saw in the theater (now hi is 24 and a great drummer) .Good memories from that song ...big fun of Phil Collins ...and of you Tim .

What a great great story. Congrats to you both on the work. This song always gets me emotional, and even now watching this video and hearing snippets of it did the same. It's probably my favorite Disney movie song now that I think about it.

This is fantastic. Thanks Tim!

Very cool Tim. Great video! This is one of those songs that move me.

One of the best videos. Love all these stories. These opens up the songs somehow.

Wow. This is great. Love the production and instrumentation of this song!!!❤️❤️❤️ Thanks Tim

The very first song my niece wanted to understand the lyrics of, wich i translated for her, learned the effin' song. The first born out my siblings, thanks for the memories Tim! ❤ All i have to do today to wrench a smile out of my niece is just play the intro, & she'll laugh a little with a big grin on her face. 🙏

Absolutely love your playing, Tim. The storytelling is obviously great. Glad I found your channel. Phil Collins reminds me so much of my parents.

It’s so awesome to hear these back stories!! ❤❤