Dance into the Light
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Dance into the Light is the sixth solo album by Phil Collins
released in 1996. it was notable for being the first album that Collins released as a full-time solo artist, having left Genesis
earlier that year.
, Phil Collins returned with his most upbeat album since 1985's No Jacket Required
. With the exception of "Just Another Story", the album contained numerous up-tempo tracks including the Beatles-inspired "It's in Your Eyes", "Wear My Hat" and the album's title track.
In the liner notes Collins states that he does not use a drum machine
at all on this album; this was in response to many fan complaints that Both Sides was mostly backed by a drum machine.
Sales for this album also were disappointing, and despite hitting #21 on the Billboard 200, the album became Collins' poorest selling album to date (it is now his second-poorest selling studio album next to 2002's Testify
). Dance into the Light went Gold in the U.S., selling 850,000 copies. The album was Collins' first to not contain any American Top 40 hits, with the title track only reaching #45 (although it cracked the Top 10 in the UK). Collins would not chart again with an American Top 40 single until 1999's "You'll Be in My Heart
", the main single from Disney's animated feature, Tarzan
.
"Dance into the Light" was the only song from the album to appear on Collins' ...Hits
collection.
Despite the disappointing sales of the album, Collins' subsequent US tour in support of the album, titled "Trip into the Light World Tour", was one of the highest performing tours of the year, regularly selling out arenas across the United States. This album also marked the studio debut of the Vine Street Horns, who had replaced the Phenix Horns
on the Both Sides of the World Tour
.
except were noted.
Phil Collins
Philip David Charles "Phil" Collins, LVO is an English singer-songwriter, drummer, pianist and actor best known as a drummer and vocalist for British progressive rock group Genesis and as a solo artist....
released in 1996. it was notable for being the first album that Collins released as a full-time solo artist, having left Genesis
Genesis (band)
Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band currently comprises the longest-tenured members Tony Banks , Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins . Past members Peter Gabriel , Steve Hackett and Anthony Phillips , also played major roles in the band in its early years...
earlier that year.
History
After the disappointing sales of his prior album, Both SidesBoth Sides
-Unreleased Tracks:Several instrumental tracks were recorded and subsequently released as extra tracks on both singles for "Everyday", and "We Wait and We Wonder". These instrumental tracks include, "Rad Dudeski", and "Don't Call Me Ashley"...
, Phil Collins returned with his most upbeat album since 1985's No Jacket Required
No Jacket Required
The album is named after an incident at The Pump Room restaurant in Chicago, Illinois. Collins , was denied admittance because he did not meet the restaurant's dress code of "jacket required" for dinner, while Plant was allowed in. Collins was wearing a jacket, and argued about it. The Maître d'...
. With the exception of "Just Another Story", the album contained numerous up-tempo tracks including the Beatles-inspired "It's in Your Eyes", "Wear My Hat" and the album's title track.
In the liner notes Collins states that he does not use a drum machine
Drum machine
A drum machine is an electronic musical instrument designed to imitate the sound of drums or other percussion instruments. They are used in a variety of musical genres, not just purely electronic music...
at all on this album; this was in response to many fan complaints that Both Sides was mostly backed by a drum machine.
Sales for this album also were disappointing, and despite hitting #21 on the Billboard 200, the album became Collins' poorest selling album to date (it is now his second-poorest selling studio album next to 2002's Testify
Testify (Phil Collins album)
-Personnel:*Phil Collins - all instruments except where noted*Daryl Stuermer - guitar *Tim Pierce - guitar *Paul Bushnell - bass guitar *Jamie Muhoberac - keyboards...
). Dance into the Light went Gold in the U.S., selling 850,000 copies. The album was Collins' first to not contain any American Top 40 hits, with the title track only reaching #45 (although it cracked the Top 10 in the UK). Collins would not chart again with an American Top 40 single until 1999's "You'll Be in My Heart
You'll Be in My Heart
"You'll Be in My Heart" is a song by Phil Collins, from the 1999 Disney animated feature Tarzan. It appeared on Tarzan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack as well as various other Disney compilations...
", the main single from Disney's animated feature, Tarzan
Tarzan (1999 film)
Tarzan is a 1999 American animated feature film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures on June 18, 1999...
.
"Dance into the Light" was the only song from the album to appear on Collins' ...Hits
Hits (Phil Collins album)
-Track notes:*Track 1 features David Crosby on backing vocals.*Track 2 features Babyface on backing vocals, keyboard and drum programming, and Sheila E on percussion.*Track 3 features Philip Bailey on vocals.*Track 6 features Eric Clapton on guitar....
collection.
Despite the disappointing sales of the album, Collins' subsequent US tour in support of the album, titled "Trip into the Light World Tour", was one of the highest performing tours of the year, regularly selling out arenas across the United States. This album also marked the studio debut of the Vine Street Horns, who had replaced the Phenix Horns
Phenix Horns
are Earth, Wind & Fire, Phil Collins and Genesis's brass main section. The four members were Don Myrick on saxophones, Louis "Lui Lui" Satterfield on trombone, Rahmlee Michael Davis on trumpet and Michael Harris on trumpet.-The Pharaohs:...
on the Both Sides of the World Tour
Both Sides Of The World Tour
The Both Sides of the World Tour was a worldwide concert tour by the English singer-songwriter Phil Collins, which took place between April 1994 and May 1995, in support of his 1993 album, Both Sides....
.
Track listing
All tracks by Phil CollinsPhil Collins
Philip David Charles "Phil" Collins, LVO is an English singer-songwriter, drummer, pianist and actor best known as a drummer and vocalist for British progressive rock group Genesis and as a solo artist....
except were noted.
- "Dance into the LightDance into the Light (song)"Dance into the Light" is a song performed by Phil Collins and released in 1996 as the first single from the album Dance into the Light.The song reached #9 on the UK Singles Chart, but was a disappointment on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, reaching #45...
" – 4:23 - "That's What You Said" – 4:22
- "Lorenzo" (Michaela Odone) – 5:52
- "Just Another Story" – 6:24
- "Love Police" – 4:08
- "Wear My HatWear My Hat"Wear My Hat" is a song by English singer Phil Collins released as the fifth single from his album Dance into the Light. It was only released in the United Kingdom and peaked at #43 on the UK Singles Chart. Collins said in an interview that the song and its music video is about the pressures of...
" – 4:33 - "It's in Your EyesIt's in Your Eyes (Phil Collins song)"It's in Your Eyes" is a single performed by Phil Collins and released in 1996 as the second single from his album Dance into the Light.A Beatles-esque melody, the song only reached #30 UK Singles Chart and fared worse on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, reaching #77...
" – 3:01 - "Oughta Know by Now" – 5:27
- "Take Me Down" – 3:21
- "The Same MoonThe Same Moon"The Same Moon" is a song performed by Phil Collins released as the sixth and final single release from his album Dance into the Light. Like his previous single "No Matter Who", it received only a limited release across the world. The song only charted in Germany, where it reached #87...
" – 4:13 - "River So Wide" – 4:55
- "No Matter WhoNo Matter Who"No Matter Who" is a song by Phil Collins released as the fourth single from his album Dance into the Light. The single received only a limited release across the world...
" – 4:47 - "The Times They Are a-Changin'The Times They Are a-Changin' (song)"The Times They Are a-Changin" is a song written by Bob Dylan and released as the title track of his 1964 album, The Times They Are a-Changin. The song was ranked #59 on Rolling Stones 2004 list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time....
" (Bob DylanBob DylanBob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter, musician, poet, film director and painter. He has been a major and profoundly influential figure in popular music and culture for five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly...
) – 5:07
Personnel
- Phil Collins – Vocals, Backing Vocals, Drums, Mixing, Producer
- David Costa – Art Direction
- Dan Einzig – Art Direction
- Harry Kim – Horn Arrangements
- Gered MankowitzGered MankowitzGered Mankowitz is a British photographer of the rock music scene over the last 40 years. Some of his portraits of rock musicians, such as The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix and Slade, are now part of the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery.-Personal life:His father was the late...
– Photography - Simon Osborne – Assistant Engineer
- Michaela Odone - Producer, Engineer, Mixing