New Collins album out in September - Genesis News Com Forum

**martinus** · 03-09-2010, 07:59 PM

Phil Collins follows in Peter's footsteps. He is going to bring out an album full of cover songs in September. The new album, a 2CD set, consists of 25 Motown songs.

Apparently Phil has wanted to do this for a long time, and it has been claimed that he would have footed the billl himself in case the record company had not been interested. A number of musicians have worked with Phil on the album, amongst them a bass player and two guitarists from the legendary Motown band Funk Brothers. One of them reported on the forum of Rare Earth, the other band he is in, that working with Phil was great. He also mentioned that all the musicians on the album will go back to Switzerland for rehearsals before all the songs are filmed in New York.

With Phil's recent health issues people have obviously begun to speculate who would play the drums on the album. The good news is: It seems there is a treatment that will cure Phil's condition for good. The interesting news is: Phil has played all the drum parts himself. Because he had problems holding the drumsticks tightly in his hands he resorted to taping them there.

The album will come out in September. A tour seems rather unlikely, though.

Visionsofangels · 03-09-2010, 09:30 PM

I'm not really a Motown lover, some songs float my boat but not many...I'll be honest & say upon reading your post I'm not really that excited about this upcoming album, not like I was/am over "Scratch My back" but hey never say never, I will give it a chance.
I would love to see Phil tour though & If Peter can do it after all this time then I'm sure Phil will follow suit & that's something I would walk over hot coals for!!

jebho62 · 03-10-2010, 01:26 AM

I am a fairly big fan of the Motown sound. Maybe being in such close proximity to Detroit, I was exposed to it so much that 'I Can't Help Myself'. Nothing like a mid-summer 'Heat Wave' to make me feel like 'Dancing In The Street'! My 'Papa Was A Rollin' Stone' and he always took the 'Higher Ground' and taught me to keep an open mind when it comes to 'Cruisin' 'All Night Long (All Night)' and someday I would meet 'My Girl' who would be a 'Brick.....House'! Well she isn't a brick house but she is 'Three Times A Lady' and she turns me 'Upside Down (Inside Out)' and searching the world over finding her was like finding 'A Needle in A Haystack'. I said to her the other day 'You Really Got A Hold On Me'.

'I Heard It Through The Grapevine' that I will soon be travelling to see her because 'There Ain't No Mountain High Enough' to keep me away from her! I was waiting and saying 'Please Mr. Postman', bring me my airline ticket but it turned out it was 'Just My Imagination...Running Away With Me' and I would just be receiving an e-ticket. Can't wait to be 'Leaving Here' but I guess 'You Can't Hurry Love'. I will be on 'Cloud Nine' in a couple of weeks. I won't get 'Uptight (Everythings Alright)' about leaving my fish behind for a couple of weeks because they got 'Nowhere to Run' and will still be there saying 'I Want You Back' when I get home. It is easy as 'ABC'. I am going to buy a lottery ticket for this weeks 649 draw. It is worth $22 Million dollars. 'Money...That's What I Want' and no more 'WAR"!

For a good documentary about the Funk Brothers check out "Standing In The Shadows of Motown".
Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)

Visionsofangels · 03-10-2010, 07:18 AM

After reading that

I think I can safely say you have me sold on Motown!!

**martinus** · 03-10-2010, 04:32 PM

<wipes away> ... uhm... I've got something in my eye

Doesn't he say the sweetest things?

jebho62 · 03-11-2010, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Visionsofangels

After reading that

I think I can safely say you have me sold on Motown!!

Good...can't wait to listen to it with you.....

....while watching NASCAR!

Quote:

Originally Posted by martinus

<wipes away> ... uhm... I've got something in my eye

Doesn't he say the sweetest things?

'How Sweet It Is'....errr I am, that is!!!

Visionsofangels · 03-11-2010, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jebho62

Good...can't wait to listen to it with you.....

....while watching NASCAR!

Ermm I don't think so mister

(I'd rather watch paint dry!) but I will give Motown a listen to with you!

Danlaw83 · 03-11-2010, 08:43 AM

Here are some pictures from the recording in the studio. Looks like the man is doing what he loves the most. AWESOME!!

PHIL COLLINS PROJECT - Rare Earth Forum

TakeMeHome · 03-11-2010, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martinus

Phil Collins follows in Peter's footsteps. He is going to bring out an album full of cover songs in September. The new album, a 2CD set, consists of 25 Motown songs.

Apparently Phil has wanted to do this for a long time, and it has been claimed that he would have footed the billl himself in case the record company had not been interested. A number of musicians have worked with Phil on the album, amongst them a bass player and two guitarists from the legendary Motown band Funk Brothers. One of them reported on the forum of Rare Earth, the other band he is in, that working with Phil was great. He also mentioned that all the musicians on the album will go back to Switzerland for rehearsals before all the songs are filmed in New York.

With Phil's recent health issues people have obviously begun to speculate who would play the drums on the album. The good news is: It seems there is a treatment that will cure Phil's condition for good. The interesting news is: Phil has played all the drum parts himself. Because he had problems holding the drumsticks tightly in his hands he resorted to taping them there.

The album will come out in September. A tour seems rather unlikely, though.

Brilliant news about Phil Collins' return to the dying British music industry. If all Britain has to offer the world is that complete rubbish on the 'Brit awards' recently, or "Fight for this love" by that dreadful girl who cannot sing, Phil Collins and Genesis are badly needed!

Probably won't be a TOUR, but watch out for a few shows to promote the album.

**martinus** · 03-11-2010, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TakeMeHome

Brilliant news about Phil Collins' return to the dying British music industry. If all Britain has to offer the world is that complete rubbish on the 'Brit awards' recently, or "Fight for this love" by that dreadful girl who cannot sing, Phil Collins and Genesis are badly needed!

Probably won't be a TOUR, but watch out for a few shows to promote the album.

My guess is: No tour, but perhaps they will have a small audience when they get filmed in New York. And that may be put out on DVD.

03-09-2010, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
martinus Administrator Site Admin Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 1,531	New Collins album out in September Phil Collins follows in Peter's footsteps. He is going to bring out an album full of cover songs in September. The new album, a 2CD set, consists of 25 Motown songs. Apparently Phil has wanted to do this for a long time, and it has been claimed that he would have footed the billl himself in case the record company had not been interested. A number of musicians have worked with Phil on the album, amongst them a bass player and two guitarists from the legendary Motown band Funk Brothers. One of them reported on the forum of Rare Earth, the other band he is in, that working with Phil was great. He also mentioned that all the musicians on the album will go back to Switzerland for rehearsals before all the songs are filmed in New York. With Phil's recent health issues people have obviously begun to speculate who would play the drums on the album. The good news is: It seems there is a treatment that will cure Phil's condition for good. The interesting news is: Phil has played all the drum parts himself. Because he had problems holding the drumsticks tightly in his hands he resorted to taping them there. The album will come out in September. A tour seems rather unlikely, though. __________________ ... cried a voice in the crowd.

03-09-2010, 09:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Visionsofangels GNC Forum User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,179	I'm not really a Motown lover, some songs float my boat but not many...I'll be honest & say upon reading your post I'm not really that excited about this upcoming album, not like I was/am over "Scratch My back" but hey never say never, I will give it a chance. I would love to see Phil tour though & If Peter can do it after all this time then I'm sure Phil will follow suit & that's something I would walk over hot coals for!! __________________ And i am you and what I see is me!!!

03-10-2010, 01:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
jebho62 GNC Forum User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,354	I am a fairly big fan of the Motown sound. Maybe being in such close proximity to Detroit, I was exposed to it so much that 'I Can't Help Myself'. Nothing like a mid-summer 'Heat Wave' to make me feel like 'Dancing In The Street'! My 'Papa Was A Rollin' Stone' and he always took the 'Higher Ground' and taught me to keep an open mind when it comes to 'Cruisin' 'All Night Long (All Night)' and someday I would meet 'My Girl' who would be a 'Brick.....House'! Well she isn't a brick house but she is 'Three Times A Lady' and she turns me 'Upside Down (Inside Out)' and searching the world over finding her was like finding 'A Needle in A Haystack'. I said to her the other day 'You Really Got A Hold On Me'. 'I Heard It Through The Grapevine' that I will soon be travelling to see her because 'There Ain't No Mountain High Enough' to keep me away from her! I was waiting and saying 'Please Mr. Postman', bring me my airline ticket but it turned out it was 'Just My Imagination...Running Away With Me' and I would just be receiving an e-ticket. Can't wait to be 'Leaving Here' but I guess 'You Can't Hurry Love'. I will be on 'Cloud Nine' in a couple of weeks. I won't get 'Uptight (Everythings Alright)' about leaving my fish behind for a couple of weeks because they got 'Nowhere to Run' and will still be there saying 'I Want You Back' when I get home. It is easy as 'ABC'. I am going to buy a lottery ticket for this weeks 649 draw. It is worth $22 Million dollars. 'Money...That's What I Want' and no more 'WAR"! For a good documentary about the Funk Brothers check out "Standing In The Shadows of Motown". Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002) __________________ Only love is all maroon Gluey feathers on a flume Sky is womb and she's the moon

03-10-2010, 07:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
Visionsofangels GNC Forum User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,179	After reading that I think I can safely say you have me sold on Motown!! __________________ And i am you and what I see is me!!!

03-10-2010, 04:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
martinus Administrator Site Admin Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 1,531	<wipes away> ... uhm... I've got something in my eye Doesn't he say the sweetest things? __________________ ... cried a voice in the crowd.

03-11-2010, 08:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Danlaw83 GNC Forum User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Posts: 2,370	Here are some pictures from the recording in the studio. Looks like the man is doing what he loves the most. AWESOME!! PHIL COLLINS PROJECT - Rare Earth Forum __________________ ~DaN "After all, you're not what you thought you were at all You're just a natural fact, another Cul-De-Sac On nature's hard unfeeling trail" http://www.tonylayneshow.com

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