Do You Remember

Phil Collins, Evening Star Orchestra

About Do You Remember

"Do You Remember?" is a single performed by Phil Collins released in 1990 from his album ... But Seriously. The song had minor success in European countries but went to number one on both the Canadian and US Adult Contemporary charts. It also peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming the third top-ten hit from the album, and reached number one in Canada to become Collins' third consecutive number-one single from the album. A live performance of the song appears on the Serious Hits. .. Live! album. The live version was released as a single in Australia and Europe, where it reached number 57 on the UK Singles Chart and the top 30 in Belgium, France, Ireland and the Netherlands. The song was written by Collins and produced by Collins and Hugh Padgham. Singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop is a backing vocalist on the track. The song's lyrics are from the perspective of a man whose relationship is failing, due to his lover's neglect. An instrumental cover performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra was released later. It was extremely popular in Bulgaria during the early 1990s, due to a then-famous teenage TV program using it while showing its closing credits. The song was also featured in the United States Army aviation action movie Fire Birds starring Nicolas Cage and Sean Young. 


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2004
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We never talked about it
But I hear the blame was mine
I'd call you up to say I'm sorry
But I wouldn't want to waste your time

Cause I love you, but I can't take any more
There's a look I can't describe in your eyes
If we could try, like we tried before
Would you keep on telling me those lies

Do you remember?

There seemed no way to make up
Cause it seemed your mind was set
And the way you looked it told me
It's a look I know I'll never forget

You could've come over to my side
You could've let me know
You could've tried to see the difference between us
But it seemed too far for you to go.

Do you remember?

Through all of my life
In spite of all the pain
You know people are funny sometimes
Cause they just can't wait
To get hurt again

Do you remember?

There are things we won't recall
Feelings we'll never find
It's taken so long to see it
Cause we never seemed to have the time

There was always something more important to do
More important to say
But "I love you" wasn't one of those things 
And now it's too late

Do you remember?

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Phil Collins

Philip David Charles "Phil" Collins, LVO (born 30 January 1951) 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. more »

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Written by: Phillip David Charles Collins

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13 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Do You Remember" by Phil Collins is classified under the genres of Pop, Soft Rock, and Blue-eyed Soul.
Album Details
The song is included in Collins' fourth solo studio album, '…But Seriously' which was released in 1989.
Chart Performance
"Do You Remember" reached number 4 in the UK Singles Chart and number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics. It is often praised for its melancholic tone and vivid storytelling lyricism.
Music Video
The "Do You Remember" music video was filmed in a Black and White format for extra emphasis on the song's emotional content.
Production Details
Phil Collins produced the song himself, making this track a product of his signature sound and style.
Live Performances
The song has been performed in many of Collins' tours and was featured in his live albums, 'Serious Hits… Live!' in 1990 and 'Finally... The First Farewell Tour' in 2004.
Song Meaning
The lyrics of "Do You Remember" talk about a love relationship going astray, reminding listeners of the importance of cherishing good memories even in the midst of heartbreak.
Backing Vocals
The song stands out for featuring famous singers, Stephen Bishop and Eric Clapton, as backing vocalists. Clapton also played the guitar in the track.
Release Date
"Do You Remember" was released as a single on 20 May 1990, six months after the release of the album '…But Seriously'.
Certification
While the song itself did not get certification, the album '...But Seriously,' was certified four times platinum in the US and five times platinum in the UK.
Genre Breaking
“Do you Remember” was picked up by some Adult Contemporary radio stations contributing to its popularity beyond just Pop and Soft Rock fans.
Invoking Nostalgia
Due to its reflective and melancholic lyrics and tone, the song is often associated with nostalgia and reflection, making it a popular choice for emotional moments.

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