Unabridged Audiobook
Amazing book loved learning about his life personally and musically. Never knew he worked with and is dear friends to many more of my favorite artist like Clapton and others.
Great read!
I've been a fan of Phil Collins and Genesis, so I was very intrigued when this book came out. The narrator is Phil himself telling his life story as a child, becoming a drummer, joining Genesis and finally his solo career. Phil uses his British humor to help tell his stories which gives the listener a real feel for his personality which is great and funny. There is a dark side to Phil's work ethic, meaning he's a workaholic and he also had a wee bit of a drinking problem, not to mention his infidelities. Overall I liked the book, it wasn't bad, yet wasn't great...it was just good.
Surprised at his memory of every detail from his life. He was brutally honest which endeared him to me.
Loved hearing Phil’s ups and downs in life. I’ve always idolized him for his talents . Great book
Phil Collins and his music has had such an impact on me since I was a kid. I was thrilled to be able to listen to his life story in his own words. He’s funny, had some great stories to tell and any Genesis fan will appreciate listening to this.
great book bonus its actual phill narrating the book.Very intersting content from 80's which i loved specially his time with led zeppelin live aid disaster.
A very interesting read. I have always loved Phil Collins, but now I have a better appreciation and a new perspective on his career, his life and loves, and the true origins of his songs. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has a love of Phil Collins or Genesis. It was fascinating!
I was born in 1980 so I missed much of Mr. Collins' heyday, but I enjoy his hits as most people do. After listening to him tell his story, I too wish I could have him over for dinner. I laughed out loud many times and very nearly wept when he speaks of his dear friends tragic loss. As a wife to a husband who travels heavily for work and as a mother to our five year old daughter, I identify with his wives and listened to his side of what my husband may be experiencing. It's a wonderful book about an extraordinary life, told by the reluctant nice guy who lived it.
Before reading this book I am not sure I would have wanted to meet Phil Collins, however, after reading it I would be delighted to have Phil over for dinner.
Phil Collins narrates this frank and honest memoir about his life as a musician, father and husband. I found myself cringing along with Phil as he painted himself into corners by seemingly trying to please too many people at the same time and accept too many projects within limited time frames -- ingredients which left him wondering how yet another important relationship or marriage was ending or how taking on too much ended up affecting other musicians he was working with. He shares his story without trying to paint himself as a hero, being admittedly honest about the mistakes he made and the people he has inadvertently hurt along the way (including himself and his own health). I was fascinated to see behind the scenes on how Phil came to work on Genesis and Brand X and how his various collaborations came about. And, more than once through this book I was motivated to not only dig out those old albums and give them another listen, but also to investigate some of the later songs that I hadn't paid much attention to before. Sure, classic Phil Collins music was perfect for getting through those personally rough moments in life (I can only imagine how many millions of people have repeatedly played songs like "Against All Odds" or "One More Night" or "That's All" or "Invisible Touch" when going through a bad break-up or divorce, or grooving along to his version of the Mo-Town hit "You Can't Hurry Love" or "Don't Lose My Number" or "Take Me Home" or celebrating along to songs like "Sussudio" or "Two Hearts" or "A Groovy King of Love" (That's not to mention cranking "In the Air Tonight" just because it's a song that completely warrants it.) If anything, this honest, sometimes sad, sometimes funny and sometimes startling look at his life has given me a greater appreciation of the musician, the
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