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To mark the 35th anniversary of the concert series, Phil Collins has just come up with a video throwback from his unforgettable 1990 “Seriously, Live!” tour. The clip shared contains the hit number “Take Me Home,” which was performed at Waldbühne, Berlin, and has generated a huge emotional recall from the audience who were reminiscing about the time and Collins’s ever-present artistry.
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The video shared strongly brings back memories and depicts Phil Collins as a charmer at the venue. The ‘Seriously, Live!’ tour was initially aimed at his album ‘…But Seriously,’ but it became one of the most memorable concert experiences of the 90s. Berlin concert was especially pivotal since it was held shortly after the Berlin Wall came down; a fact that the hardcore fans are well aware of. The memorial is like a fire where fans gather digitally and express their tribute to the artist by sharing their music connections.
The reactions ranged from sheer love for the artist to the prevailing state of music around them. A fan wrote, “Absolutely phenomenal performance. The song always gives me goosebumps especially in concert. Phil Collins makes my world a better and brighter place for everyone,” which very well captures the emotional effect his music still has on people. Nostalgically, another internet user made a comment, “What an excellent period in music. I miss it a lot,” this sentiment echoed in many replies thus emphasizing a shared desire for those times.
The comments also revealed the sometimes private personal rituals of the fans associated with Collins’s music. One person came up with a very lovable and touching idea saying, “This is the version I want played at my funeral.” Others were talking about their physical collection of the artist’s works, writing “I have this concert on DVD,” or expressing the wish “Blu-ray and live CD from this concert.” This vividly illustrates the huge influence of his concerts and the demand for the excellent archival releases.
The warble of the audience was mostly the voice of praise and but some unwrapped a tiny thing in the post’s caption that mentioned a 2025 anniversary. One user teased, “He didn’t tour in 2025,” and another added, “This video is definitely not from 2025,” softly correcting the anniversary reference while still allowing the celebratory mood of the content. The comments maintained a gentle and courteous ambiance as they concentrated on the celebration of the milestone rather than the technicality.
At the same time, humor and playful teasing were also there. One fan said that “He looks like a Math teacher but also an amazing singer and drummer,” which could not help but prompt laughing emoji responses and succinctly characterized the artist’s capacity to be both a common man and a celebrity. The global nature of his fanbase was pointed out in the comments written in various languages, for example, a Portuguese comment, “Amo a voz do Phil Collins” (I love Phil Collins’s voice), was in line with the discussion and was being translated naturally.
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In the end, the post was not only the memory jogger anymore. It was a collective experience. The audience not just watched but also brought back their memories of having been to his concerts with Genesis back in the 80s, voted “Take Me Home” as the favorite song or spoken of him as “one of the greatest in history” unanimously. Interaction is proof that Phil Collins’s music—and especially his live performances—still have a magical touch that can reach and inspire different age groups. The anniversary post was indeed a success; it transported the fans back to the Waldbühne, showing that some truly good hits do live forever. This enduring quality is reminiscent of the collaborative spirit seen with producers like Hugh Padgham. The celebration also brings to mind the talented musicians who toured with him, such as Arnold McCuller. Furthermore, fans often seek deeper understanding of his work, including the true meaning behind his classic hit “One More Night”.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
