The 1986 song Phil Collins wants Genesis to be remembered for: “Came more or less out of nowhere”
Genesis has experienced an unexpected cultural resurgence, particularly among younger listeners discovering the band through social media platforms. Phil Collins has highlighted "Invisible Touch" as his personal favourite from the band's catalogue, crediting its enduring appeal to its instinctive creation—a moment when he envisioned the entire song fully formed before singing the iconic hook in response to Mike Rutherford's guitar riff.
The song's continued resonance stems from its spontaneous origins rather than calculated studio craftsmanship. By trusting the unpredictable creative chemistry that emerged when the band members worked together, they produced a track whose hook feels discovered rather than manufactured. This authentic approach to songwriting has allowed "Invisible Touch" to transcend its 1980s origins, maintaining infectious energy that survives shifts in musical fashion and appeals to audiences encountering the song for the first time.
- Phil Collins identifies "Invisible Touch" (1986) as his favourite Genesis song, created spontaneously when he instantly sang the hook upon hearing a guitar riff from Mike Rutherford
- The track has recently gained prominence among younger audiences via TikTok, where its timeless quality and authentically crafted hook resonate across generational divides