Written by Phil Collins, this song was released as the lead single from Collins’s debut solo album, Face Value, in January 1981. It remains one of Collins’ best-known hits and perhaps his signature song, especially for its drum break towards the end, perhaps “the most melodramatic drum break in history”.

Reini, an avid Genesis fan, was inspired to try the song after seeing Sierra Eagleson’s wonderfully stripped down YouTube performance. So here’s our acoustic take on this epic tune. There’s a singing bowl in there to lighten up the heavy lyrical content…

Reini Adelbert – acoustic, vocals, bass and percussion
Sarah McLaughlin – electric guitar and backing vocals

Kevin Petrie – mastering