What is the best Phil Collins song of all time?
From brooding atmospheric masterpieces to irresistible pop confections, duets and covers and solo originals — Collins charted more No. 1 hits than almost anyone in the 1980s. Which is his finest?
In the Air Tonight
The atmospheric 1981 debut solo single with one of rock's most iconic drum fills, a brooding masterpiece of tension.
Sussudio
Collins's irresistibly catchy 1985 synth-pop No. 1 hit, whose made-up-word title became part of pop culture lexicon.
Against All Odds
The heartfelt 1984 ballad written for the film of the same name, reaching No. 1 in the US and UK simultaneously.
Another Day in Paradise
Collins's Grammy-winning 1989 No. 1 single about homelessness and social indifference, his most politically charged song.
One More Night
A lush 1985 ballad about waiting by the phone for a lover's call, one of Collins's most emotionally resonant performances.
Easy Lover
The 1984 duet with Philip Bailey that became a massive transatlantic hit with its irresistible groove and tight harmonies.
You Can't Hurry Love
Collins's 1982 faithful cover of The Supremes' classic that topped the UK charts and introduced him to a broader pop audience.
Take Me Home
A 1985 anthemic ballad about longing for simpler times, beloved by fans for its sweeping emotional power.
A Groovy Kind of Love
Collins's tender 1988 cover that reached No. 1 in both the US and UK, taken from the Buster movie soundtrack.
Two Hearts
An upbeat 1988 Motown-influenced pop gem, Collins's second hit from the Buster soundtrack and another chart-topper.
I Wish It Would Rain Down
A bluesy, heartfelt 1990 ballad featuring a guest guitar solo from Eric Clapton, one of Collins's most musically rich recordings.
Invisible Touch (Genesis)
The 1986 Genesis No. 1 single with Collins on lead vocals, the only Genesis song to top the US Billboard Hot 100.
In Too Deep (Genesis)
A beautiful 1986 Genesis ballad with Collins's emotive delivery, beloved by fans for its romantic sincerity.
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