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From Taylor Swift to The Beatles: Phil Collins reveals the 10 songs that have soundtracked his life
Phil Collins has chosen the ten songs that have soundtracked his life as part of a new interview for BBC Radio 2's Tracks of My Years. The episode, hosted by Vernon Kay, aired in full on 2 August, with clips from Collins's selections being played across the programme between 3 and 7 August. His choices range from 1960s classics to a modern pop hit, reflecting a lifetime of varied musical influences from the Genesis drummer and solo star.
Among his picks are The Beatles' 'I Want To Hold Your Hand', Martha and the Vandellas' 'Dancing In The Street', Dusty Springfield's 'Some Of Your Lovin'', Stevie Wonder's 'Uptight (Everything's Alright)' and The Beach Boys' 'God Only Knows', which he praised as "magic". Other selections include The Who's 'Won't Get Fooled Again', his own 1981 cover of The Beatles' 'Tomorrow Never Knows', Traveling Wilburys' 'Handle With Care', Bruce Hornsby's 'Barren Ground', and, as his tenth and most recent choice, Taylor Swift's 2008 track 'White Horse'. The interview also touched on Collins's health, with the musician saying earlier this year that he was "contemplating" another tour following a serious spinal injury in 2007.
In short
- Phil Collins named ten songs for BBC Radio 2's Tracks of My Years
- Picks span The Beatles and Beach Boys to Taylor Swift
- Full episode aired 2 August, clips airing 3-7 August
Explained simply
Phil Collins is an English musician who first became widely known as the drummer and later lead singer of Genesis, before building a successful solo career. His work spans several decades, and he has often spoken about the musicians and songs that influenced him.
BBC Radio 2’s Tracks of My Years invites guests to choose songs with personal meaning. Collins’s selections range from 1960s soul, rock and pop to music released in the 2000s, offering a glimpse of the sounds he has valued across his life and career.